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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1982
Page
2
The budget fails to curb Manitoba stagnation as Allan MacEachen tightens public sector pay while new taxes rise unemployment insurance costs and investor confidence wanes. Ottawa runs a $20 billion deficit, with jobs not being created and rates staying high.
A Manitoba opinion piece argues that Assiniboia Downs and rural harness racing are major economic drivers. It cites 1961 attendance of 599,396 and over 10 million spent on wagering and forms, 1.9 million payroll in 1981 with 508 jobs, and 872000 in capital spending at the city track. It calls for supportive policy from both federal and provincial governments.
Railways across the province offered special passenger rates to Winnipeg for exhibition week. Russell to Winnipeg is 5.80 return, Binscorth 15.40, Millwood 5.70, and Langenburg 6.10. Silver Creek voters list shows a 51 times increase over last year.
A column argues for lowering taxes by trimming or pruning government services. It critiques voter greed, defends libraries and cultural funding, and notes public sector employment fears. The piece reflects on editors, chambers, and local voices pressuring for a bigger payroll.
The essay laments high rates unemployment and inflation harming farmers small businesspeople and professionals. It mocks wealthy executives on relief and criticizes politicians while highlighting bank greed and mismanagement in Canada. The piece notes loan letters to the dead and asks readers to pity the banks rather than the poor.
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