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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 12, 1982
Page
2
Letter writer rails against misrepresentation of Manitoba in national media. He condemns eastern stereotypes, praises local resources and culture, urges clearer recognition of the province's food and energy assets, and warns Toronto to respect Manitoba's heritage and potential.
In a witty column, Bull Smiley recalls past prices and laments modern costs. He notes bread, butter, eggs, beef, and coffee have surged, supermarkets, movies, and hotel stays cost far more, and seniors struggle while elites earn high incomes. He cites BYOB customs and nostalgia for simple backyard meals.
Across entries from 1902 to 1972 the notes record ongoing rail and road work, personnel changes, and community events in Millwood and Russell. J T Hargrave & Co start fifty miles of CN track west of Grand View. Thos Gwilt begins building a residence for John McGinnis. CPR buys right of way to a gravel pit. later items note local agents, resignations, ordinations, and community milestones including vaccination drive and church sacraments.
A hotel lobby comment mocks the Post Office for issuing 35 million copies of a controversial stamp labeled Constitution. The overheard remark frames the stamp release as a financial mistake and a bottoming act for the agency.
Victoria Day will be officially greeted with a 21 gun Royal Salute at noon on Monday May in Manitoba. The salute will be fired by a 26 Field Artillery Brandon troop led by Lt. D W Shand, recalling the 1845 act that created the holiday and the 1962 rule defining the first Monday before May 25 as Victoria Day.
Dr. Clay Gilson reports progress on a four day meeting with major western farm groups and two national railways. Discussions cover growth potential rail costing service guarantees efficiency and freight rate relationships as the group moves toward an overall grain transportation plan.
The column explores the growing role of weeds in farming and gardening including organic weed control, herbicide costs, and the spread of green immigrants. It highlights Budd's Floral as a key resource, reports on knapweed and mayweed notes, and cites stories from Shaunavon, Claresholm, Wetaskiwin, and Wainwright on weed risks and control practices.
The writer denounces the Liberal National Energy Program citing the Allands project demise and delays to the Alaska Pipeline. They claim seven billion dollars left Canada under the program, harming consumers and taxpayers while oil, jobs, and investment flee, and warn of rising interest rates and a plummeting dollar.
The article notes Japan's gross national product being more than three times larger than Canada's. It also asks whether Japan has a five day work week, implying questions about Japanese labor practices.
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