Thatcher and Germans Haunt British Memory in Euroskeptic Ethos
A roaming reporter surveys Britain from Ireland to London, noting a lingering English distrust of Germans, Thatcher’s renewed prominence, and euro debate. The piece recalls V-2 fears, Princess Diana’s Mercedes stunt, and Maastricht tensions fueling UK reluctance toward a unified Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Ireland
Scotland
London
Britain
Pound
Bundesbank
Margaret Thatcher
Germany
Europe
John Major
Hitler
German Aerospace Industry Federation
Werner von Braun
Mort Sahl
von Braun
Diana
Princess of Wales
Berlin
Denmark
France
Maastricht
Brit
Wheat Artist from the Wheat Province Turns Straw into Art
Evelyn Becker of Balgonie and Regina created a thriving craft business The Last Straw Inc using straw, kernels, and wheat heads. Her work features a glass covered frame with rural prairie scenes and birds in flight, sold to gift shops and conventions. Sales reached about 100000 last year, aided by bulk orders and a 1500 piece commission for the Canadian curling championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Becker
Jim
Balgonie
Evelyn
Regina
Winnipeg
Last Straw Inc
Thimbleweed
SaskPool
Government of
China
Mailbag Musings Reflect Rural Manitoba’s Pressing Gripes
In a wide array of letters readers voice concern over taxes and fair pay, school closures, welfare spending, and media attention to care workers. Residents demand respect for small towns, accountability from premiers, and swift action on local education and compensation issues while sharing quirky wildlife anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celyn Sewers
Selkirk
McCallum
Daringford
Quebec
Len Dueck
Grunthal
Gordon
Patricia Kopetski
Russell
Pelly Trail
Antoinette Tallot
Beausejour
Boisseva Recorder
Turtle Mountain
Cartwright School
Killarney
Leon Linn
Sundance
David L. Braddell
Reston
Mr. J Ringrose
Fisher Branch
Clifford Olson
Wars We Make Poem Calls For End To Conflict
A reader suggests publishing a World War II era poem by Nicholas Peters, a Russian-born pilot who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and died in 1945. The letter requests annual publication to honor peace and reduce hate, noting Peters’s life, emigration, and burial near Hamburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nus
Yugoslavia
Somalia
Nicholas Peters
Peters
Grande Pointe
Manitoba
Russia
Royal Canadian Air Force
Eltsdorf
Hamburg
Germany
Bouquet to Beef and Barley committee
A reader from North Vancouver thanks the Beef and Barley organizers and volunteers for a well run Thanksgiving weekend. She praises the participants in the Beef and Bailey volleyball tournament for entertaining performances and expresses appreciation for an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef and Barley Committee
Bonnie Bily
Kathy Tronsgard
North Vanvoucer
B.C
Let's Talk Taxes: Baker urges citizen restraint on spending
Canadian Prairie born Norm Baker argues in the Canadian Taxpayers Federation piece that citizens must restrain politicians via referendums and voting. He criticizes deficits and heavy taxation, calls for mandatory borrowing bans, and supports annual ballot measures to safeguard long term economic and political health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orm Baker
Baker
the Taxpayer
The
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
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Thatcher
Peter Warren
Apis
Vicki Neufeld
Minto
Helen D. Hepworth
Shoal
John Vigfusson
Riverton
Symphony
Manitoba Theatre
Elsie Jawolik
Gimli
Warren
Paul H. Paulson
Nicholas Peters Yours Truly
Kevin Avran
Russell Banner
P.O
ROJ Iwo
Main Street
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Man
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