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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1983
Page
1
McAdam says many shoppers faced disappointment as a Westcastle freebie offer drew abuse from some turned away. Ski hill manager Gordon Russell admits he faced complaints while defending the event and noting plans for a special national week amid ongoing issues.
Justice Minister considers appointing an inquirer to decide if Sage warrants, as Alan Borovoy says MacGuigan declined to reverse policy. Embassy notes delay in signing the U S Canada weapons testing pact until February. Alberta may cut natural gas export prices to stay competitive. Thatcher names a full time chairman for the Joint Inn Committee to address Falklands threats.
Colin Thatcher and his lawyer Tony Merchant faced charges of abducting Thatcher's nine year old daughter. The development comes amid political turmoil as Tory leader Joe Clark is pressured to resign. Authorities gave no further details on the alleged plot.
Travel agencies in Lethbridge faced a flood of calls and sold out seats as Air Canada announced up to 75 percent off economy fares. Agencies like Flair Travel and AMA Travel described a chaotic rush with booked seats and overwhelmed systems, forcing staff to juggle flexible dates to find space.
Cameron Watson of Medicine Hat College performed a noon hour piano recital at the University of Lethbridge. The concert, part of the university music department noon hour series, featured works by Schubert and Schoenberg.
Alberta Indian spokesmen react to the Supreme Court of Canada decision that reserves Indians do not owe income tax. They cite limits, noting off reserve workers and unemployed on reserves are not helped, while leaders like Marie Smallface Marule and David Ahenakew praise the ruling as a step toward a broader just relationship with Canada.
President Reagan's State of the Union calls for a five percent domestic spending freeze and a one percent income tax increase if recovery falters. He favors higher oil taxes, while Senate Democrats criticize the plan as unfair and unrealistic.
The Lethbridge Public School Board reviews a policy to cut staff after provincial grants rise only five percent. Bob Plaxton noted the timing, saying grant limits make staff reductions a possibility though they aim to avoid it. The five per cent cap on operating grants governs boards.
United Way fell 40000 short of its 344817 goal triggering cuts across 12 agencies. The Red Cross and CPCC faced a 10 percent reduction while ten agencies saw five percent cuts and seven escaped with no cuts. Stakeholders debated seniority based reductions and potential merit considerations amid ongoing cost containment and future policy discussions.
Lech Walesa is placed back on the Lenin Shipyard payroll effective January 17 but may not return to his job. He must prove the Solidarity unions’ finances are in order and has not worked elsewhere before resuming duties. Walesa was previously barred from entry and interned, amid ongoing labor tension.
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