02 Aug 1978
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1978
Page
1
A record low of three degrees Celsius overnight shatters frost-sensitive crops in Medicine Hat area. Garden losses reported in Seven Persons and Hilda with grain crops also stunted. officials expect milder temps but warn of possible further frost.
Ottawa announces an Alberta government deal that raises natural gas prices by 15 cents per thousand cubic feet effective immediately, lifting the national annual fuel bill by about 210 million dollars and tying prices to 85 percent of crude oil for one year.
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau outlined major economic reforms after a year of incremental measures. He promised a $2 billion expenditure cut, reduced federal civil service, possible private-sector government functions, and a crown corporation plan for the post office. He pledged food-cost relief for seniors and stressed bold action without an election.
The Bank of Canada spent over 350 million U.S. dollars buying Canadian currency to support the dollar. The government drew 700 million U.S. under a standby credit with foreign banks, repaid 500 million, and still owed 500 million, leaving overall official reserves down 151.6 million to 4.59 billion at July end.
U S officials head to Ottawa for urgent talks on cross border auto incentives as Windsor Ontario and Ford negotiations reach final stages for a 75 million subsidy. Bergsten warns against escalating interventionist practices while noting U S states offer rival packages.
Prime Minister Trudeau proposes turning the post office into a Crown corporation drawing praise from unions and opposition leaders. Ed Broadbent notes strikes and conflict at the post office, while the 23,000 member Canadian Union of Postal Workers calls it a union victory. A mixed reception follows his broader economic plan including cuts and zero growth in the public service.
The NEWS will not publish Monday August 7 civic holiday. Advertising deadlines shift: display copy due Friday August 4 for Tuesday August 8, and Wednesday August 9 copy due by 12 noon Saturday August 5. Classified copy for Tuesday August 8 due 12 noon Saturday August 5.
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