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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1979
Page
2
A reminiscence on completing water meter readings after a flu, describing quirks of access and hidden meters in homes. The piece notes quarterly reading dates and outlines local notices from Hamiota area correspondents with jokes, weather chatter, and sparse community updates.
A 1979 opinion piece critiques Iona Campagnola and Ottawa’s push into a national lottery. It argues federal use of machines and secret deals harmed provinces, increasing taxpayer costs while seeking a larger share of the lottery take.
Warnings about watching the February 26 solar eclipse loom large in papers. A New Year note laments old age security benefits for seniors, while Trudeau warns prejudice could trigger violence. A year-end poll says 47 percent expect better life for Canadians a century hence, though many may not live to see it.
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