Canada Post urged to stop advertising in rival local papers
A commentary condemns Canada Post executives led by Michael Warren for promoting advertising flyers that compete with small local newspapers. The piece argues subsidized postal operations threaten community papers and urges officials to halt the program and let merchants and readers voice concerns to MPs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roger Worth
Canada Post
Michael Warren
Warren
United States
Ee Jada Post
Warren Pou Ao
Eo ‘Ho
Post Office
Glimpse of a Global Correspondent Letter Column
A rambling fan letter from Bill Smiley shares snippets of Canada Australia England and New Zealand with notes on Gisborne New Zealand water issues the Rankin family and a Royal visit while reflecting on press reach and community papers across nations. A local Prescott comment from Dickey adds a bite to the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smiley
Canada
England
South Amelia
Australia
New Zealand
Dean Rankin
Lst
The
Chronicle
Dunaville
Creterent
Marc
Fou
Jean
Tinge
Royals
Memory Lane Letters Share Wartime Reminiscences and Hanger Obsession
An Interlake columnist correspondence reveals Bill Smiley selling lottery tickets to fund Canadian libraries and reads a detailed wartime memory from a letter writer. The exchange spans hangers, German POW camps, regiments, and a 1944 meeting in Holland, ending with reflections on a six and five fiasco and Ammunition hoarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Faulkner
Winnipeg Rifle Regiment
Black Watch
Jerry
Bill Smiley
Holland
Argyle Communications Tn
Keegstra case stirs Alberta teachers debate across provinces
The Keegstra affair prompts sharp criticism of the Alberta Teachers Association for funding his legal defense and sparks questions about classroom conduct and free expression. Alberta leaders and local papers weigh bigotry, justice, and the right to teach, amid calls for review of teaching certificates and renewed supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keegstra
Alberta Teachers’ Association
ATA
ATA News
Eckville
Keegsten
Eckvile
Innisfail
Lacombe County
Kat
Edmonton Journal
Stiles
Carstairs Community Press
Olds-Didsbury
Alberta
Praire
Alberta Trustes
Iris Evans
Sherwood Park
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Old Timer Hints Conservatives Must Prove Worthiness
An aging commentator urges the Conservative party to convince Canadians they are fit to form the next government, stressing credibility and clear policy vision as essential steps for success in future elections.
Clonde Clark Chu: Leadership Barnwarmer Picks Nest Man
Vague report notes on an upcoming leadership barnwarmer vote with a candidate described as the nest man for Clonde Clark. No specific names, dates, or places are clearly readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnwarmer
Clonde Clark
Russell and area notes from 1903 to 1973 chronology
A compact chronicle of local history detailing EM Williams buying three Main Street lots for a lumber yard in 1903, carpenters finishing the fire hall, Boy Scout gifts to their late master in 1913, early electric lift plant work in 1923, lumber yard moves and staffing changes, dramatic society events in 1958, War Savings campaigns, musketry scores by local women, highway rebuilding contracts in 1963, 22 athletes heading to a Winnipeg provincial meet, and a 1973 10th anniversary for the RussellRCMP detachment, with various local projects and building permits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EM. Williams
Main Street
Boy Scouts
Neir
WK. Clay
Old Country
British Canadian and Enneering Co
Trials Move on Two Fronts Over Dow Agent Orange Effects
In New York a landmark 41 billion court case pits Vietnam veterans against Dow Chemical over Agent Orange and cancer claims. Meanwhile in Halifax Nova Scotia farmers challenge two government levels seeking court orders to curb spraying, amid debate on 24D and 2457 usage and environmental impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Departments
United States
New York
Dow Chemical Corporation
Nova ‘Scotia
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Orde
E Prairies
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Chemical Companies
Cme
Agriculture Department
Dow
Heckling and censures mark political speaking across nations
A TIME column notes heckling and verbal censorship as a nonspecific hindrance at political events. It recalls a teen candidate challenged by a jeering audience in Australia, a New York governor confronted by a shouted insult, and local memories of Lloyd Astinson and Jack McDowell, figures famed for sharp remarks.
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Australia
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Porto
Church
Legion
Russell Banner
Russell
Rojiwo
Clayton G. Chaloner
Mervyn
Smaltown
Hse Hofbaurer
Interlake Spectator
Falingbostal
Singe
Bill Shenkenek
Bill
Bob Brownrigg
Calgary
Roger
West
Otis
Trea McGuinness
A. McKonagh
Thom Bros
Mr. A. Seamint
Moose Jaw
Mr. Granland
Imperial Lumber Yards
MacNutt
Mrs. Granland
Seattle
Inglis Dramatic Society
Binscarth
Manitoba Drama League
Winnipeg
Carberry
Arden
Robin
Cartwright
Elgin
Russell Dominion City
Teulon
National War Finance Committee
D.A. Kinney
Rossburn
Silverreck
Shellmouth
Boulton
George Allen
W.ac
Gordon Ferguson
Shepherd
Binscorth
Department of Works
Pelly Trail
Russell East
F. Langford
M. Bulischak
Trinder
J. Bryer
D. Wishira
L. Derkach
R. Klimack
A. Moore
L. Keller
J. Spear
M. Walashek
H. Gooda
D. Starsnky
E.zitariuk
M. Tibba
Sion
Russell and District
R.cm.p
Force
Ameri ‘Can
Reggies
Sonny
Ejoinder
Tomor
Coser
CCF
Lloyd
Astinson
Jack McDowell
Nish
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