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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1983
Page
2
Looking beneath the political glamour the piece notes how MPs and provincial legislators return home exhausted after months of campaigning and briefing. It highlights high pay and pension benefits, privacy loss, constant constituent contact, and the heavy workload required to address local issues while balancing national policy.
Bill Smiley recalls planning a fishing trip with veteran airmen, sharing memories of wartime camaraderie. He recounts meeting Jack Ryan at an English railway station during operational training on Spitfires, and notes the diverse crew including Singh Thandi, Jacques Van der Verre, and Beri the Hindu pilot, while reflecting on friendship, fear, and aging.
A collage of local items records council work on sidewalks, arrivals and moves of residents, job changes, bridge petition, fair results, fires, grain prices, aviation reminiscences, a fat stock show, training centre graduates, and community celebrations. Mentions include Mrs John Bruce Glasgow, Bert Walkey CNR foreman, E A Schwalm petition, Miss P Houston Wilson Glen staff, AM Pratt and L V Smith decor honors, fires at Lakedale Hall and more, with dates ranging 1908 1913 1923 1983 1958 1963 1973.
Peter Warren notes Missed opportunities as Manitoba tourism delegates view a film celebrating Jacques Cartier and local heritage events. Reaction ranges from enthusiastic to disgusted as Dauphin hosts National Ukrainian Festival and other rural celebrations. Tourism Canada defends film highlighting anniversaries at La Verendrye site amid political chatter on regional parties and Manitoba’s place in Canada.
A noisy sports page banner mocks a Canada versus United States World Series scenario. The piece questions Canadian players in major leagues and notes the Giants and Dodgers plots, while contrasting with Islanders dominance and a broader reflection on immigration and politics. It ends with a jab at Winnipeg council raises and a quip on capitalism versus communism.
A row of town concerns spans traffic painting, street lighting, bike lanes, parking and dog control. Newspapers rail at secret council meetings, urge open debate, and urge practical safeguards like safe chemical routes and clear enforcement.
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