11 Apr 1984
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1984
Page
1
The piece argues that untaxed cash transactions amount to about 50 billion dollars, driven by high tax burdens. It examines why workers in hospitality and trades dodge reporting income, suggesting greed is not the sole cause and noting Canada’s combined tax bite reaches around forty percent.
Opinion outlines Auditor reports on waste in government spending and corporate bailouts like Maislin Transport. It argues 40 percent tax burdens on low incomes, rising public sector pay, millionaire pensions, and tax evasion, urging renewed local subscription to the Roblin Review.
Patrick Baker outlines practical home safety and ease of use for arthritis sufferers. Advice includes securing rugs with tape, adjusting closet layouts, using long handled tongs, installing smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher, and choosing non skid rugs. Practical lighting tips follow with fluorescent lighting and timers.
The guide outlines saving energy through solar lighting when possible and keeping lights off during the day if enough light remains. It suggests decorating to maximize light, using light colors, maintaining fixtures, replacing faulty wiring, and choosing low wattage bulbs for dim areas while using adjustable lighting in living rooms.
The article notes opposition to the April 1 1984 Manitoba seat belt mandate while acknowledging its aim to improve safety. Minister Uruski says the law is not unique to the NDP and cites Ontario and Saskatchewan as earlier adopters with proven benefits.
The article argues that governments focus on trivial issues like bilingualism and seat belt laws while major structural economic problems are ignored. It notes Canada’s high industrial wages compared with Korea and Japan and suggests this drives higher export costs, contributing to economic trouble.
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski outlines factors hurting farmers including low prices, rising costs, high interest, and weather impacts. He cites stabilizations programs, loan schemes, and grain and meat sector protections while promoting channels to negotiate solutions without bankruptcy.
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