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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1980
Page
2
Roger Worth notes a harsh 1980 outlook for Canada as inflation may exceed 9 percent, unemployment rise, and energy prices climb. U.S. recession cuts exports, debt climbs toward 68 billion dollars, while domestic food prices stay comparatively low and living standards remain strong despite global turmoil.
The item lists farm sales in Boulton and Thunder Creek trade moves. It notes the Russell Bank sub agency opening in Shellmouth, curling district players at Shoal Lake, a Manitoba legal office opening, ONR work crews gathering, seed show prize results in Winnipeg with several Binscarth competitors, oil production credited to Alberta wells in 1929, obituary for William F. Glasman, Russell hockey representation in the Manitobos minor playdowns, and Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Kinney planning a Miami holiday trip.
Ramblings quote explores the tension between duty and ambition while reflecting on fears of a Soviet USA nuclear confrontation sparked by the Russian invasion. The author questions who would choose survival if accounts of what it would require are true.
A reflective note on how families grow apart in modern times while bursts of contact erupt via phone calls. The writer recalls past closeness with grandparents and siblings, then details chaotic, long distance check-ins, hospital reports, and holiday chaos that strain blood ties. The piece captures the irony of near-constant connection yet lingering distance.
A voice laments ongoing Bell Canada cable work tearing up the lawn at 8 a.m. each day. The writer recalls cutting the phone line twenty years ago to invest in Bell stock and imagines becoming a major shareholder while friends report a son’s arrivals by tribal drum. The Argyle Syndicate Ltd. is mentioned.
Peter Warren recalls a CJOB Action Line session with Prime Minister Joe Clark. The PM shares views on common law recognition, marijuana decriminalization, and personal notes, promising a postshow drink as voters weigh whether he should be our next PM. Next week Pierre Trudeau.
Readers argue over Petro-Can ownership and federal policy, criticizing Mr Hawks for anti Canadian views and questioning Trudeau government trust. They question budget timing, farm costs, Churchill grain moves, and Conservative honesty, ending with a 75th birthday reunion invitation from Fillmore Saskatchewan residents.
Manitoba will require all registered motorcycles and mopeds to have turn signal lights by April 1st 1980. Highways and Transportation Minister Donald Orchard cites improved safety for riders and drivers noting night visibility and signaling issues. Owners will receive notice with their 1980 licence renewal forms.
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