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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 24, 1972
Page
2
The piece questions a Manitoba sales tax on air travel affecting TransAir MGA and Government air services. It argues the tax targets northern routes while government airstrip expansion has boosted northern access and air volume, urging unions and politicians to speak out against cost increases.
In an HER ALD interview Chief Gordon Lathlin of The Pas Reserve discusses Edwards Avenue issues. He cites a November letter to Liquor Commission chairman Frank Symns seeking interdiction of six homes and criticizes beer parlors for lacking control. He urges band and council talks and notes a concerted crack down on Main Street hotels. He questions the Liquor Commission attitude and calls for joint action.
The Pas Band challenges a liquor license inspection at The Pas arguing lack of dialogue with The Band. Chief Lathlin and the Band Council claim to have flipped the script, turning the tables on authorities over the Edwards Avenue incident and shifting from defense to offense.
The writer thanks readers for following a long winter voyage and notes return to Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba. He describes clearing through U S and Canadian customs in May, boarding Greyhound to Winnipeg, and plans to visit The Pas after settling in. He praises The Pas Herald and Springfield Leader for distributing his letters.
The writer laments shifts in CBC Weekend and National news toward opinionated reporting. They miss straightforward facts and express frustration with perceived editorializing and a push toward private industry influences. The piece ends with a note about John Turner’s stance on private industry.
Weekday and weekend daytime and prime time listings for CBC TV across May 24 to May 30 show Ed Allen Mr. Dressup Manitoba Schools Friendly Giant Chez Helene Sesame Street Four Corners Luncheon Date Green Acres Afternoon Calendar Galloping Gourmet Paul Bernard Coronation Street Afternoon Caien Take 30 Edge of Night Family Court and later The Smith Family 24 Hours Singalong Jubilee CBC News cinema entries Abbott and Costello All Around The Circle New Dick Van Dyke Chariot Of The Gods Tommy Hunter World TV Showcase Hawaii Five-O and more with daily regional time blocks and special programs listed.
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