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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1978
Page
2
Bill Smiley writes about the satisfaction and dangers of column writing and venting against society. He notes readers’ mixed reactions from admiration to anger, the lack of unions for writers, and the challenge of balancing sharp attacks with human interest. He stresses personal life trumps mass demonization.
A study by Abdel Malek challenges the belief that Canadian small businesses are less export active than large firms. It shows no significant difference in export attitudes. many small manufacturers contribute via subcontracting on big contracts. The piece argues against discrimination and urges dissemination of the correct view: small firms are as export oriented as big firms.
Agriculture Minister Jim Downey announced Manitoba Beef Producers Income Alliance Plan prices for 1978 67 cents per pound for calves and 51 cents for slaughter cattle effective April 1 1978 The new prices use a cost of production formula and preserve the five year contract terms past agreements with producers The plan requires some payments back to the province when current market prices exceed the support levels but caps refunds to prior benefits and allows contract changes via regional review committees
A chronicle of local moments across decades in Russell noting C N R steel work near Russell, a Thunder Creek bridge delay, and a Shellmouth temporary bridge. It lists casualties in 1918, cattle shipments to Glasgow, and 1928 sheep sales. Calf show wins mark 1938 youth competition, 1948 civic election records, 1958 retirements and honors, and 1968 postal rate changes plus local business moves.
A proposal calls for separating government corporations from management to boost community input. The idea would remove the dual role of board chair and chief executive officer across Manitoba Hydro Manitoba Telephone System Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation and the Liquor Control Commission.
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