Vietnam faces worsening crisis as corruption drains economy
Western businessmen and diplomats in Hanoi report wartime damage, mismanagement, and shortages cripple Vietnam's economy. Agriculture is prioritized, exports rise modestly, rice supplies shrink, and a new steel mill plan is abandoned. Inflation and unrest grow amid confiscations and depleted living standards.
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Redcliff Bus Lines Manager Sets Record Straight
K. Van Wert, manager of Redcliff Bus Lines, counters board claims about a contract shift. He notes 30 years with no formal policy, describes past actions to help students, and recalls no student injuries or major accidents. He blames misunderstandings on new board members and urges continued cooperation.
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City roads fall short as dump road praised
A resident complains Medicine Hat has repaved the dump road while city streets like Southview Drive Carry Drive and downtown roads remain rough. The letter urges prioritizing city streets over distant projects and notes vehicle wear from poor pavement.
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Uniquack declares Proposition 13 a mixed bag in California
The computer truth detector Uniquack says Proposition 13 seems like a slick political move and a policy disaster. It suggests Americans favor lower taxes with fewer services, while outrage over high property taxes reflects broader worries about prices unemployment and the future.
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Robertson’s calm view on Canada unity and French fact debate
In London Ontario Gordon Robertson outlines a prosaic, durable path to Canadian unity via compromises and changed attitudes toward French Canada. He argues unity may require decades, prioritizes shared national purpose, and warns English speakers against emotional overreach while recognizing French Canadian national identity.
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