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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 19, 1976
Page
2
Guest editorial outlines a hinterland retreat by School District 59 trustees to set educational goals. They prioritize involvement from students, parents, and teachers, plan community communication, and deploy aNeeds Assessment Committee to survey the district with a comprehensive household questionnaire.
John Lennox, board chairman, writes that there is little likelihood of a work stoppage at the Chetwynd and District Hospital despite strikes at larger B C hospitals. He cites a cooperative employer employee relationship and wages and benefits on par with other provincial hospitals.
Prince George Peace River MP Frank Oberle appears to have reversed his support for the proposed gun legislation. After backing the bill at a Dawson Creek rally, he adopted the opposing position at a Fort St. John gathering attended by about 450 constituents. He said he dislikes the bill yet fears future control.
The piece surveys casino gambling in Las Vegas, noting slot machine profitability and tips, then shifts to political chatter about Kennedy and current candidates. It also lists hospital stays for local residents, upcoming community events, and a May 10 meeting of the Moberly Lake Community Association with plans for a Walkathon, fire protection, a parade float, and a Cairn site cleanup.
Discussion in the House of Commons centers on whether MPs should follow constituent opinion or personal conscience on capital punishment. A large majority of Canadians favor the death penalty, and proponents argue law and order justify protecting society from killers. The Prime Minister attributes crime to society, not the individual, urging responsibility for public safety.
The article notes a 9 percent rise in the consumer price index over the past year with food costs up 6.7 percent while many staples are cheaper. Nonfood costs climb 9.8 percent, and the piece suggests buying hosiery as a minor hedge. It contrasts inflation figures with political debate and calls for resistance to a bill, citing Canadian leadership and public will.
District Manager Peter Williams notes 4 of 100 long distance calls fail due to dialing errors, about 350 per business day. British Columbia requires 112 to access DDD while Alberta uses 1. Many travellers forget 112, and cross provincial area codes cause misdialing between 403 and 604. Operators spend hours tracing patterns.
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