Comment on Chinese unrest as PRC order falters
The piece argues a peaceful protest in China turned violent, blaming the Peoples Liberation Army for a riot and condemning the communist regime. It predicts a major crisis with a toppled regime’s legitimacy and asks whether democratic reform is possible and how the army acted.
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Peoples Liberation Army of China
China
Army
Tips for Writing Good from a School Year Reminder
A letter on improving writing skills with rules for grammar and clarity. It humorously critiques overlong phrases and suggests avoiding double negatives and ending sentences with prepositions. The piece ends with a playful line about writing better.
Manitoba measures target drunk drivers in new Highway Act
Legislation by Highways Minister Albert Driedger introduces Bill No. 3, the Highway Traffic Amendment Act, to suspend licenses for three months for intoxicated or breathalyzer-refusal drivers. It grants seven day permits, 30 day vehicle impoundments, and strict appeals limits including a five year suspension for third offenses.
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Manitoba
Highways and Transportation
Albert Driedger
Driedger
Seasons Bring Back Birds On Our Prairie Farm
The author notes spring arrivals of ducks robins meadowlarks killdeer and mourning doves with horned larks bluebirds and crows around St Patrick's Day. Robins kingbirds and brown thrashers offer lively contrasts as they nest away from human sight touted for their bold behavior and varied songs.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Prairies
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