Size myths in farming and small business
W Roger Worth argues that smaller farms and family businesses can match or beat large operations in efficiency and cost. He cites wheat farms to show 232 acre producers reach 90 percent of maximum output, and condemns Ottawa for favoring big corporations while harming entrepreneurs and job creation amid high unemployment. The piece urges support for small firms to spur jobs.
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W. Roger Worth
Ottawa
Chrysler
Massey-Ferguson
Ib Feiture Service
Readers demand return to capital punishment says survey
Peter Warren reports on a Manitoba province wide mail survey where 98.7 percent favored restoring capital punishment and 1.2 percent opposed. Readers from Selkirk Petersfield and Steinbach weighed in with varied views, urging tougher justice and citing victims.
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Manitoba
Isabel Jonasson
Selkirk
G.G. Smith
Petersfield
Boissevain
Jesus
J.D. Wright
Carroll
Mary L. Charlo
Olden Days notes from Russell curling meeting and regional highlights
A compilation of old local items including the Russell Curling Club annual meeting with officers elected, property purchases by Jas. Vinnell, Manitoba road grant details, business sales, radio equipment updates, and annual honors. Also notes census figures, scrap drives, Easter visits, and playoff results from the men’s single pro league at Russell Bowling alleys with Gary Ross champion.
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The
Russell Curling
Patton
H. Gill
Dr. Wright
Bartlett
Sec
Treas
G. Baker
A. McDonagh
R. ‘Tingley
R. McCallum
McKenzie
H. Scott
Russell Bowling
Gary Ross
Rss. Clement
Outrage across towns and editorials spark public debate
A patchwork of editorials from Manitoba and Saskatchewan towns voices outrage over local issues. Articles discuss police rape tests access, land leases, hazardous chemical dumps, nurse strikes, parking fines, and farm contests, with editors urging action and accountability.
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Drayton Valley
Oxford
Egerton
Lynn Lake
Northern Breeze
Huxley
Council
Melville Advance
Canora Courier
Kindersley
RCMP
Steinbach Fire Department
Carillon
Cochrane Times
Wetaskiwin Times
Cochrane
NDP
Wainwright
Dauphin Herald
Remembering My Teachers and Two Canadian Poets
A reflective column recalling various teachers from school days and university, contrasting harsh and kind instructors. The piece highlights E. J. Pratt and Northrop Frye as formative figures, praising Pratt’s epic, accessible verse and Frye’s sharp intellect and teaching prowess.
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E. I Pram
Northrop Frye
Ned Bratt
Newfoundland
Academe
Canada
Seteran
P Levent
Jon
Adet
Pram
NDP to probe Manitoba lottery sector, says Desjar Din
Crown Bencher L Desjar din told the Legislature the NDP government plans a commission to examine how the Manitoba lottery business is run. He criticized the lottery for selling tickets that never pay out as winners.
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L. Desjardin
NDP
Manitoba
Churches oppose Sunday sports schedule
A letter from Bethany and Grace Lutheran Churches urged ending Sunday morning sports events to respect the Lord's Day and allow congregants to attend church services of their choice. Pastor Bill Russell signs the letter, asking if this is too much to ask.
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Bethany
Grace Lutheran
Bill Russell
Broadbent elated with NDP gains in Gallup Poll
Broadbent expresses optimism as Gallup Poll results show NDP gains. The release highlights party momentum and public support shifting in recent polling data.
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Ays “Broadbent
NDP
Gallup
Ed Wat
Gally
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Russell Banner
Russell
Main Street
United States
Overseas
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Nat Poten
Eccuplad
Ie Erree
Peter Warren Or
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Ilm
Jassieson
Willow Lodge
Killarney
St. Mathew
Steinbach
E. Stone
Portage la Prairie
Jerry Maher
Grandview
Jas. Vinnell
Darcy
Service Lumber Co
Cracknell Siding
Thom Bros
HP. Reed
A.M. Pratt
Frank Leith Skinner
Manitoba College
Doig
Rhoda Barry
Lockcerby School
Renee Fox
Boulton School
Pls
Fred McGuinness
Yorkton
Ernie Barber
John Jackson
H.R. Dicketts
Dauphin Legion
Kieper
Harold Clement
Frank Schentag
Jack Thom
Andy Stewart
Mike Falkevitch
Bill Uhryniuk
Frank Sitko
Frank
Erickson
Bill
Ethelbert
Willis Kieper
Minniska Area
Canadian Hereford Association
Moncton
Russell Rams
Thompson Canucks
Doug Fowler
Merv Bodnarchuk
Marcel Montgomery
Terry Kearns
Wally Jackson
Joe Vasik
Ross Annand
Lloyd Rolling
Doug Wishart
Ron Lemieux
Ed Mills
Ed Kilimnik
Barry Coulter
Vern Rosnoski
Jocent
Jamie Langford
Lloyd Thompson
Bill Smiley
Sy Bill Smi
Battleaxe
Ming
C.P.R
Huronia
Dunkirk
North America
Norrie”” Frye
Argile Communications Inc
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