Free Trade Sparks Mixed Global Reactions
Canadian stance on free trade touted as stabilizing while foreign currencies rally against the U.S. dollar. Analysts warn exporters may shift to the U S or abandon the market as Korea strengthens its position. Canada stands to gain investment as nations adjust to new terms during a decade-long phase-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann M. Smux
Japan
Canada
United States
U.S
John Bulloch
Chadian Federation of Independent Business
Bullock
USS
Korea
North America
Peter’s Point on Christmas Cards and Keeping Ties
A columnist muses on the economics and ethics of sending Christmas cards. He jokes about Hallmark profits, the urge to prune lists, and the stubborn need to stay in touch with neighbors, cousins, and former cleaners, despite the cost. He envies card writers and suspects he’ll never craft better lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hessel
Hallmark
California
Myrtle Moss
O.K
Roget
Soule
Christmas Card Dilemma and Delicate Delights
A personal reflection on Christmas card etiquette and feelings, detailing anxiety over not receiving cards by December, counting sent and received notes, and choosing who to delete from lists. The writer recalls past heartbreaks over empty mailboxes, estimates current card totals, and cherishes the act as a nostalgic, mood lifting custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicef
Sammy
Boxer Eltassi Wins Canadian Title Amid Controversy in Winnipeg
The Canadian middleweight champion Muhammad Eltassi earned a split decision at Rendez Vous Club in St. Boniface, while facing charges and public scrutiny. The following morning RCMP added break and enter allegations, raising questions about law enforcement timing and regional crime trends in Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Warren
Rendez Vous
St. Boniface
Muhammad
the Cat
Eltassi
Kelly Perlette
Spruce Grove
Alta
Winnipeg
Lebanon
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RCMP
Manitoba
Estassi
Crown
Gas discount delights local consumers in December issue
A 12 percent bill discount for gas paid by the tenth of the month lowers the price to 1.54 cents per foot. Items note other local happenings from 1817 to 1963 including visits, society meetings, a pioneer's death, stock show winner, Santa Claus event, and community changes at Russell and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Charles Davidson
Russell District
J.J. Dunn
Silverton
Binscarth
Reform Party of Canada debuts under Preston Manning
Reporter observes the birth of the Reform Party led by Preston Manning at a Vancouver organizational meeting with 300 attendees. Delegates split from SoCred roots, favor Senate reform, free trade, and public referenda, while opposing Meech Lake, party discipline, and bilingualism expansion in the West. early opinion mixed amid strong Western support and caution about youth appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McGuinness
Preston Manning
Manning
Reform Party of Canada
Alberta
Social Credit
Oil
SoCred
Preston ‘Manning
Saskatchewan
Walter Nelson
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association
Vancouver
PC Party
Reform
Reform Party
Barry Wilson
Western Producers
Globe and Mail
New Democratic Party
NDP
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Russell
Main Street
ROJWO
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Peter
Ana
Cora Clee
Grandview
Fred Winnell
John
Silver Creek Seed Oat Society
Earle Keating
Mel Anderson
Jas. Jackson
Stewart Cochrane
J. Hainstock
Joe Dunn
W. Coulter
W. Anderson
H. Frodsham
JA. Glen
A.M. Pratt
Santa Claus
Seaaers
Russell and
Roblin
Harold Boughton
Keith McComb
Agricultural
Russell's Central Hotel
Winnley
Wm. Kucy
Pete Zasitko
John Grywinski
Tom ‘Smart
Nick Parasiuk
Dane Wowk
Fire Brigade
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