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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1979
Page
2
The article argues that governments favor lotteries and limited betting while avoiding direct tax hikes, using state run gambling to fund deficits. It warns such schemes obscure true costs, subsidize spending, and dilute public accountability, urging revenue through visible taxation.
The article recalls Burns and Scottish heritage in Nova Scotia, detailing past encounters with Scottish culture in Halifax, the 1967 Easter visit, and anticipation for the 1979 gathering of Highland Clans in Nova Scotia. It notes Burns as a central figure, jokes about frugality, and pride in authentic Highlands identity.
Misses Martha Jackson Jean Waddell and Irene Loney won second prize in the honours event at the conspiel sponsored by Foxwarren's Ladies Curling Club. Ten Inglis boys formed a seed grain club with August Marshall as their leader in community initiatives.
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