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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1985
Page
5
Randolph Smyth criticizes Firehall Theatre review of Grease and calls for fairer local arts coverage. He urges experienced critics, clearer guidelines, and less personal commentary while acknowledging the theatre’s skilled handling of talent and resources.
Joe Miller of Medicine Hat objects to Ed Willes column A Ticket for Cricket claiming misinformed cricket terms and promotes the sport. He defends cricket as a valued national pastime and urges better understanding among Canadian readers.
A reader defends Fire Hall Theatre’s amateur production of Grease, praising the performers including the Burger Palace Boys and Pink Ladies for strong singing and good work. The writer criticizes a review columnist for harsh commentary and urges recognition of teens’ efforts and positive alternatives to idle time.
A plebian writer in Crescent Height humorously questions what attire locals should wear for upcoming nature trails. He riffs on Lacoste shirts and yachting gear before proposing a Warren Cook suit with accessories as the ideal Ross Glen hiking ensemble.
William G. Taylor of Black Diamond Alberta appeals a two dollar parking ticket issued near Medicine Hat City Hall. He notes a 25 cent sticker is required and laments poor visibility of the dispenser, calling for fair charging and better signage.
The News invites reader letters on topics of interest. Letters should be approximately 300 words. They must be neatly printed and include the writer's name signature full address and telephone number for contact. Include both business and home numbers.
A community letter argues for accessible trails and parking in a developing park area. The writer opposes asphalt paths and favors shale, brick paths suited to motorized wheelchairs, and rental carts to extend access while urging careful patrol funding and scenic planning.
A mid May Senate session heard experts claim Cuba Nicaragua and Bulgaria ship tons of drugs to the United States and Western Europe under Moscow’s directives. Marxist insurgent groups from the Middle East to Peru are said to move dope to buy arms for revolutions, though evidence remains circumstantial.
U S customs seize 6 million in cash linked to right wing candidate's attorney at a Texas airport amid El Salvador elections. DEA notes Afghan Mujahideen receive funds and traffic opium to fuel heroin supply. Stroessner's Paraguay resists destroying cocaine refining chemicals. House committee chair calls for end to opium production by Mujahideen in their territory.
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