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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1978
Page
2
A voiced debate on government overreach argues Ontario Hydro and health care costs show public utilities and programs run amok. The piece extols privatization, private contractors, and sub contracting to curb expenses and restore private enterprise to lead delivery of services.
Letters to the Editor protest grain grading shifts from 3 RS to 3 utility, claiming losses of 4 to 4 per bushel and potential back payments. Concerns include late changes during the crop year, a perceived double standard, and calls for action by producers against the C W B and C B G C.
Ed Broadbent cites unemployment insurance payouts while calling for incentives to work. He notes over POUR BILLION dollars were paid out last year and argues benefits should encourage employment over idleness. Douglas remarks that modern workers work harder and are paid more than in the past.
A compact retrospective item lists notable local notes from 1908 to 1968. It cites R H Keay of Assinippi cutting about a quarter of a foot, Peter McRostie moving to Russell, Clegg's two year sentence for conscientious objection, Roy Stevens buying a Cleveland tractor, and the Knox Young People Union drama A Little Clodhopper starring Rene Fox. It also mentions A Astbury opening a store, N K Park moving jewellery stock, the Jones move to Port Alberni, Mrs Blanche Brown's Dawphin Parks Board chair recognition, Wilton Brown’s transfer, and a pending Canada wide postal strike with 14 cent letter rate. Quotable Wilde quote included.
The speaker suggests Trudeau won last election with the line The Land is Strong and now touts We are not a sick country we are a Healthy Country in a difficult world. The tone questions impact and punch of the new slogan.
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