Readers debate abortion rights and conscience in society
This letter argues against abortion on moral grounds, asserting human life begins at conception and insisting freedom of conscience must bow to the right to life. It questions whether a woman or doctor should decide such a life and death matter, referencing UN and WHO science and urging protection of unborn life over personal choice. Mrs. E. J. Hatherton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
World Health Organization
E. J. Hatherton
Appeal for animals supports pets with memberships and donations
The Chetwynd area calls for member donations to fund volunteer animal welfare work from the Alberta border to mile 54 on the Alaska Highway. Membership is 2 to 5 dollars yearly, profits go to assisting reports of cruelty or neglect. Contact Mrs J Pratt or Mrs Dorothy Randall in Dawson Creek for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Mile 54
Alaska
J. Pratt
96Th Avenue
Dawson Creek
Dorothy Randall
96Th Ave
B.C
Chetwynd Area
Weather shifts as warm spell baffles Lone Prairie
Fay Cox reports unseasonably warm weather. snow recedes leaving sleds idle and hay exposed if frost returns. Farmers fear bare fields without snow cover. strawberries need straw mulch in frost. Calves risk mud on wet ground, while residents call Peace River weather fickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Cox
Peace River Country
Sunday Prohibition Law Seen in Ontario Township 1857
A historical note explains By-law 16 from Elderslie Township Ontario dated August 3 1857 banning Sunday commerce and public activity. It forbids selling goods, work, tavern tippling, noisy games, hunting, fishing, and even swimming within sight of worship or residence on the Lord's Day with fines from five shillings to ten pounds. The writer recalls the act as universal and strict in childhood, notes a loophole for housewives, and shares personal reflections on Lord Chesterfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderslie Township
Elderslie
Paisley
Ontario
World Figure Skating Champs in Colorado Springs
The World Figure Skating Championships take place in Colorado Springs on March 8 and 9. After the event, champions embark on a North American one night tour visiting major cities including Vancouver on March 17 at Pacific National Exhibition's Pacific Coliseum. Public relations head Jack Lee appeals for cooperation to publicize the sanctioned tour with minimal ad budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Vancouver
Pacific Coliseum
Figure Skating Association
Hudson Hope court fines impaired driver in Feb 26 session
Judge T Mitchell presided at Hudson Hope Provincial Court on Feb 26 1975 with Robert John Birosh age 52 of Hudson Hope B C found guilty of impaired driving. He received a $250 fine and a 30 day license suspension.
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T. Mitchell
Hudson Hope
Robert John Birosh
B.C
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Bunne Hoffman
Library of the University of British’ Columbia
Peter Simmons
University of British Columbia School of Librarianship
GR. Campbell
University of Victoria
Lone Praire News
Floyd Hudson
Twidwell Bend
Mt. Wartenbe
Lorne Herrick’s
Doug McLennan
Lorne McQueen
Forestry
McLennan
Agriculture Dept
ARDA
Marian Parker
Moberly Lake
George C. Urquart
John Gillies
Lord Chesterfield
X . xCanyon Theatre
Dustan Hoffman
Fred Gwynne
Jack Lee
Court News
Cath
Gerry’s Tax Services Ltd
100Th Ave
Fort St. John
Las Vegas
the Legion
Mr. W.E. Darling
Country Squire Inn
IDB
Kdb
Grande Prairie
Peace Glen Hotel
Hudson's Hope
Diary
Andy
Cathy
Me Aye Life Oe
British Columbia
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