Kibbutz life and the lure of commune living
In Israel a kibbutz offers a self contained socialist style community where families work the land and children are raised apart from parents aiming for a classless society. The piece discusses army equality, shared work, and the perceived tradeoffs with individuality and personal freedom amid broader North American trends toward collectivism. It notes concerns about child care, gender integration, and the state’s role in enforcing collective norms, drawing parallels to co op housing and communist theory. James G. Magus
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Israel
Seattle
Vietnam
Canada
Marx
James G. Magus
Letter to editor denounces racism and government tax actions
William B Pollon writes to the editor criticizing Jack Weisgerber for stoking racism, condemning government taxes and bureaucrats. He argues for First Nations dialogue and urges fair treatment of all Canadians living in Hudson's Hope area. He references BC Hydro loans for Crown workers and long-standing race relations.
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Jack Weisgerber
Weisgerber
Chile
Tumbler Ridge
Neck of the Woods
BC Hydro Crown Corporation
Hudson’s
Warning to Campers near Salmo BC: ATV Stolen at Camp
Harold and Virginnia Harfman report a theft at a Pend Oreille Valley campground near Salmo BC on a Saturday night. A bluish gray 1995 Kawasaki 400 ATV with a bush pack bumper and winch, hooked to a nearby trailer, was stolen with less than 400 km on it. A $500 reward offers tips leading to recovery. Call 357-2308 or 357-9452 or RCMP. Campers urged to secure belongings and camp safely.
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Pend Oreille
Salmo
RCMP
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Hudson’s Ho
William B. Pollon
Chetwynd Echo/Pioneer
Chetwynd
Hudson’s Hope
Moberly Lake
Jackfish Lake
East Pine
Hasler Flats
49Th Avenue
Chetwynd Centre
P.O
B.C
VOC
Margaret White
Jennifer Correa
Dawn Hendry
Debbie Curtis
Pat Cooke
Margaret Redekopp
Sterling
Harold and Virginnia Harfman Salmo
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