Political principle on BC Crown corps in flux
Vancouver Sun argues the Social Credit government risks eroding nonpartisan governance by naming political allies like Ray Williston to head Crown utilities. The piece questions criteria for top posts at B C Hydro and potentially the railways, recalling Williston’s partisan record and legacy in mining, parks, and pollution policy.
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British Columbia
Social Credit
New Democratic Party
Socreds
Robert Bonner
Social Credit Administration
W.A.C. Bennett
B.C. Hydro and Power Authority
Donald Phillips
B.C. Railway
Ray Williston
Social Credit Resources
Mr. Williston
Williston
the Sun
People's Railway
NDP
B.C. Hydro
Prince George
Vancouver Sun
Wartime airmen to gather in Winnipeg reunion call
The Wartime Pilots and Observers Association issues a worldwide appeal to all air crews who served with the British Commonwealth air services. A mammoth Winnipeg reunion is planned for Sept 9 to 11 with guests including Douglas Bader Johnny Johnson Johnny Fauquier and Adolf Galland among others.
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Winnipeg
Man
Douglas Bader
Johnny Johnson
Royal Air Force
Johnny Fauquier
RCAF
No. 6 Bomber Command
Adolf Galland
Luftwaffe
Hitler
Reunion brings Apollo astronauts and airmen together after 60 years
Ron Evans and Deke Slayton, Apollo era figures who shook hands with Soviet cosmonauts in 1975 Apollo-Soyuz, headline a reunion chaired by Jack Johnstone. Expected turnout is 5,000 from six countries. The informal event may include a visit to Portage la Prairie aircrew training base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Evans
U.S
Deke Slayton
Jack Johnstone
Portage la Prairie
Johnstone
Readers defend Eureka praise and Lazio's on Echo letter
In response to Mrs Parker's Echo piece, Lillian Wilson and I G Campbell defend Eureka California. They commend Lazio's waterfront seafood, the wharf view, and local golf and redwoods while noting Carson Mansion as a famed sight and thanking Chilliwack community hosts for Vernon band billets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
the Echo
Eureka
California
Carson
America
Tom
Lazio
Lillian Wilson
School aims reflect community resource use and environment respect
The staff adopted goals on April 7 1976 to guide cultural social leisure vocational and career activities for students with special needs. The plan emphasizes using the community as a resource, extending learning beyond the local area, and promoting environmental respect.
Smoke and cinema musings from Moberly Lake letters
A reader laments hillside burning and ecological harm while recalling Howard Hughes and Canadian actors. The piece tours Disneyland Universal Studios Knott's Berry Farm and movie production quirks, noting special effects, stunts, and the challenge of maintaining expressions on a film lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sea
Moses
San Francisco
Knott’s
Gail gifts and community notes from Chetwynd
Silver souvenir spoon given at the BUNNE Club event. Mrs Grimson from Quesnel visits Chetwynd to stay with Nicol Tucks. Fred Bagg of the Recreation Commission draws the eighth $500 per Month Club ticket, winner Lou Suverus, ticket 33. Four more draws planned. Library board members attend Peace River Libraries AGM. Christine Hoffmans and Karen Rix win prizes at the Peace Country Arts Festival.
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Gail
Larry
Mrs. Grimson of
Quesnel
Chetwynd
Nicol
LIONS
Fred Bagg
the Recreation Commission
Lou Suverus
Christine Hoffmans
Peace Country
Dawson Creek
Karen Rix
Anti-Litter Week Declared in Chetwynd 1976
The Village of Chetwynd proclaims May 10 to 16, 1976 as Anti-Litter Week to combat pollution in parks, beaches, highways, and schools. Mayor Charles Lasser urges citizens to cooperate and reduce litter through education, enforcement, and improved by-laws.
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Chetwynd
Charles Lasser
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Vernon
I.G. Campbell
Voyageurs
Chetwynd Elementary
Reid
Vancouver
Victoria
Campbell River
Quadra Island
Prince Rupert
Ottawa
Marian Parker
Moberly Lake
Howard Hughes
Ave Gardner
Christopher Plummer
John Colicos
William Hutt
George Bernard Shaw
Tennessee Williams
Disneyland
Abraham Lincoln
Mark Twain
Universal Studios
Peace Rivers Assoc. Libraries
Peace Coupe
Akecity Mobile Homes
Alaska Ave
Alaska
Ft. St. John
Spruu
Ty Iy
Glendale
Safeway
Br. U.R. Safeway
Br. U.R
Can Amera
Glendale el Monte
Salesreps
Ivan Braaten
Ron Pylipuik
Chetwynd Arena
Lion
Wayne Walters
Mr. Homme
Beaverlodge
Chetwynd Lions Club
Fort St. John
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