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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 08, 1975
Page
8
A garbled dispatch mentions worries about horseshoe bats in England and a claim that ex-President Richard Niven descended from an English king. It also notes George Washington among notable figures, casting doubt on the accuracy of the descent claim.
A Bill Smiley column mocks universal conformity and the push for Celsius and the metric system. The author rails against perceived minority pressure, global sameness, and language changes, arguing instead for personal choice and resisting metric adoption. He references unemployment, shared welfare, and a call for readers to respond with letters.
Over 250 delegates attended the Manitoba Parks and Recreation Association's first annual conference April 18 to 20 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. The event featured 27 workshops, 20 exhibits, and keynote talks by Harry Boothman and Dr. Curly Tyler, with resolutions focused on equal opportunities for the handicapped, rural park planning, staff upgrades, and balanced funding for recreation over competitive sports.
Mr Bernhard and Shel traveled to Winnipeg for a weekend visit with Soninlaye and Jay Son, while Mrs Bernhard stayed for return. Magge's recovery after April accident is noted. Dave Bushko of Dauphin visited in the village. Locals visit relatives in Langenburg Rus sell Anola and Clear Lake with hospital updates and weekend travels.
Hundreds of Manitoba cubs and scouts join Arbor Day events to plant sixty to eighty thousand trees in the White mud Watershed. About 500 youths and 200 adults raise pledges. government supplies jackpine and Scots pine while forestry staff supervise. The program aims to protect farmland, preserve wildlife habitat, reduce erosion, and improve area aesthetics. An estimated 170000 trees will be planted to prevent gully formation and runoff.
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