Olympic coverage sparks mixed patriotism and media critique
Writer criticizes NBC ABC coverage of the Olympics, praising American athletes while condemning hype and bias. He notes Soviet absence, calls Cosell and Schenkel fans of the flag, and praises Canadian and Australian teams' support. LGSW reveals a personal note about 37 years with the author’s partner.
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California
ABC
Howard Cosell
Cosell
U.S
Howard
Chris Schenkel
Chris
Doug Sanders
CBC
Shaun O'Sullivan
Sanders
Boondocks
Teddy Reynolds
Alex Baumann
Jimmy Robson
Bob Cole
LGSW
Heart Health Quiz Tests Your Knowledge
Health Centre News presents a heart quiz with 15 yes or no questions on heart disease risk, symptoms, and prevention. Readers are told answers appear at the bottom and that detailed reasoning will follow in next week’s issue.
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Ca Wats
Pastas Ve S
Health Centre News
Miniota Hosts Great Western Raft Race on Assiniboine River
The second annual Great Western Raft Race in Miniota drew 36 rafts on the Assiniboine River. Winners include Doreen Clark Heather Leland and Diane Argue for first in the ladies with trophies and 33.65 dollars. Dennis Leland Ivy Danielson Donna Lynne Leland won the first in the mixed event with 67.50 dollars. The Banana Boat claimed best in Texaco Tankard and a street dance capped the day at the Miniota Motor Inn.
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Miniota
Assiniboine
Lee Reid
Texaco
Virden
Doreen Clark
Heather Leland
Diane Argue
Olive McKean
Shelly Gardham
Janine Shayman
Sharon Armitage
Noreen Oliver
Pat Cole
Labatt
Dennis Leland
Ivy Danielson
Donna Lynne Leland
Pauline Andruchuk
Linda Watton
Kirk Vincent
Pat Stow
Kathy Stowe
David Stowe
Bob McKenzie
Randy McKean
Danny Argue
Brian Robinson
Neil Sadder
Terry Stremel
Elkhorn
Jim Young
Steven Young
Paul Griffin
Miniota Motor Inn
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Jack Matheson
M. D. Butcher & Associates
Notaries Public
P.O. Box
Birtie
Manitoba
Morrison D. Butcher
Woody Langford
Bottineau, N.D
Bell
Hamiota
C.uest
Greg Kowalchuk
Rivers
Rox-Shaw
Kenton
Cleaning Service
Robert
Isabella
Priviledge
Isobel Thompson
Adam and
John Leung
Airdrie
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