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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1985
Page
2
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business finds Ontario small firms saving taxes spurred 14 percent to hire, averaging 2.4 new jobs each and totaling about 48 000 new roles. Sixty percent of respondents saw positive impacts with funds used for expansion and stability.
A montage of notes from Ottawa to Russell covers projects and events. Carpenters are busy on Robt. Kea Sing’s new house expected to be a landmark once finished. The Ottawa Government sends metric weight books to Canadian schools.
Peter Warren reports Manitoba Members of Parliament are split on reviving the death penalty. Seven MPs oppose, six support, with notable replies from Wheat Board chief Charles Mayer and comments from Cyril Keeper, Bill Blaikie, Dan McKenzie and others.
The report surveys Manitoba MPs on capital punishment proposals including hanging, electric chair, firing squad, and lethal injection. It notes varied stances from Holtman to White, Minaker, Epp, Clark, and Axworthy, with many MPs citing personal conscience and constituency opinions.
In Manitoba a political dispute centers on liquor advertising rules. Critics accuse Attorney-General Penner of flip flopping as the NDP oppose a CBC bi broadcaster amendment to the Liquor Control Act while supporters cite potential job losses and cross border advertising. Proponents argue broadening ads boosts local industry and payrolls, while opponents warn of higher consumption. The debate unfolds amid a looming provincial election and industry concerns over North Dakota competition.
The Baldur Hospital History Committee asks readers to provide names and addresses of former staff, physicians, public health nurses, and board members who served the hospital. They also request the addresses of people born there to include in a 35th anniversary history.
A sustained push by seniors and other citizens drives Prime Minister Mulroney to rethink proposed de indexing of old age pensions. Newspapers from across the country praise the public protest, while critics warn against long term deficits and continued social spending.
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