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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1982
Page
4
Alberta Health Minister Dave Russell warns Ottawa’s plan to penalize extra billing could collapse a national health program. He argues funding shortfalls from the federal government threaten universal care and favors provincial control and potential arbitration to curb extra billing.
Canadians glimpse a new lottery Loto 6 49 offering players a chance to pick their own numbers. The piece weighs lotteries as a voluntary tax funding cultural and sporting activities, noting about 45 cents of each dollar supports such programs in Alberta, with prizes and costs remaining. it concludes lotteries can be a pleasant voluntary tax when players accept long odds.
Mike Royko uses sharp humor to spar with Indiana critics over his column about the Indianapolis 500 and state stereotypes. He relishes the Hoosierdome jab while tracing how Hoosier terms originated from settlers and mockingly defends his stance.
Allan Fotheringham reports on a proposed Liberal leadership maneuver in British Columbia. Gordon Gibson Jr., a Vancouver Liberal and former Trudeau aide, would launch a Western Canada primary to pressure Trudeau toward retirement, aiming to force other hopefuls into the open while Gibson remains unable to win the prize. He would later seek a strong cabinet post under Turner or allied supporters.
Andrew Snaddon argues for elected judges to be accountable to the people, noting judges' political backgrounds and the dangers of appointive systems. He cites U S examples, contrasts with Britain and Canada, and questions whether even high court figures like Mr Justice Berger should sit impartially if they engage in politics.
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