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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1975
Page
7
A Canadian column reviews New Year fiscal actions and a New Year sermon by the Prime Minister linking taxes to giving and sharing. It criticizes government programs for excess and recalls 1974 economic concerns including oil purchases and tax policies amid an election year backdrop. The piece ends with a sardonic Happy New Year to the Prime Minister and taxpayers.
Canada contemplates whether the Queen can safely open the 1976 Montreal Games in Quebec. Ottawa fears demonstrations could occur, prompting a plan to have the governor general stand in for the sovereign. The episode highlights tensions over security and minority influence.
In his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance, Lester Pearson recalls a 1940s London Christmas Eve air raid as he listened to a German broadcast of sacred music. He contrasts that irony with Bethlehem under tight security, notes ongoing social unrest and the universal call to "Glory to God." He argues Christianity offers hope amid war, alcohol, broken homes, and greed, yet many ignore Advent's message.
A reader commends Dorothy Davidson for a prior article on the Marigold Centre in The Pas. The letter praises staff Helen Buckland and Eva Watkins for dedicated teaching and notes five children attend with volunteers helping keep the center open.
The defensive driving course begins January 15 1975 at Margaret Barbour Collegiate with limited enrollment. For registration call Jack P Johnson Agencies Ltd before January 14 1975 at 623 3447.
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