Canada and Japan in a race of economies and courage
An editorial compares Canada unfavorably to Japan, arguing Canada is the Sonny Liston of economics after war, while Japan leveraged postwar growth through purposeful industrial policy and microelectronics. It urges Canada to adopt active industrial planning, licensing, and local production to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pacific Rim
Canada
Sonny Liston
Ministry of Defence
Gover SP Pignt
England
Europe
Ottewa
Toilet talk and money myths of European travel
Bill Smiley offers humorous travel anecdotes from a European bus tour focusing on toilets and money. He recalls long lines for restrooms, guard conditions, and varying facilities, then advises carrying extra cash, exchanging currency, and safeguarding valuables amid rising inflation and pickpockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smiley
Europe
Annette
Hharridan
The Olden Days Highlights From Russell Rural News
September 10 1908 Mr H Symes and a gang prepare ground for a new CNR station a handsome building 46 by 22 Miss McLean arrives from Morden to teach at Russell School. September 19 1918 Y J Attwood ships 12 cattle cars from Dropmore. memorial service held for Tennant Simms and Devlin. September 20 1928 Dr Shaw moves into J A Fraser house on Pelly Avenue. Arch Thom and Norrie Beamish leave for Brandon and Wesley Colleges. September 15 1938 fifty four cars of grain shipped via CPR from Inglis. Millwood Junior Red Cross elects Elmer Betz president. September 9 1948 bass fingerlings planted at Silver Beach by Hay Gillespie and C R Loney. September 18 1958 Christ Church W A presents vessels for communion service. Mr Keith McComb and wife move to Fargo for his Masters in Agriculture. September 19 1968 Harold Jones takes Ford Mercury dealership for Russell area. Western Manitoba High Schools golf at Brandon Country Club Major Pratt Collegiate team Howard Cooper Warren Cooper Craig Loney Roy Reagh.
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H. Symes
CNR
Miss McLean
Morden
Russell School
Y.J. Attwood
Dropmore
John ‘Tennant
Wm. Simms
Robert Devlin
Presbyterian Church
Shaw
J.A. Fraser
Pelly Avenue
Winnipeg
Archie Thom
Brandon College
Norrie Beamish
Wesley College
Inglis
C.P.R
Millwood
Red Cross
Elmer Betz
Christ Church
W.A
Keith McComb
Fargo
McComb
University of North Dakota
Harold Jones
Russell Auto Supply
Western Manitoba
Brandon Country Club
Major Pratt Collegiate
Howard Cooper
Warren Cooper
Craig Loney
Roy Reagh
Manitoban Fire Deaths Reach Record High in 1977
The Fire Commissioner reports 75 deaths in 1977 in Manitoba the highest on record. Fatalities include 46 men 15 women and 14 children. Overall fires dropped to 6754 from 7225 and property losses fell to 15.7 million. Causes include mechanical failures and incendiary or human error.
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Manitoba
Fire Commissioner's Office
Labor
Norma Price
Manitoba grants funds for regional tourist info offices
The Tourist and Convention Association in Manitoba receives a 10,800 provincial grant to develop regional tourist information facilities. Tourism Minister Bob Banman says funds shift distribution away from the provincial branch to the association, with the branch maintaining key reception centres and Winnipeg services. The aim is broader access to information, increased travel, and higher tourism revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourist and Convention ‘Association of Manitoba
Manitoba
Bob Banman
Winnipeg
Tourist ‘and Convention Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Banner
Russell
Main Street
Russell, Manitoba
United States
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Economics
The
Jakemans Insurance
Carlton
Royal Bank
Gent
Larry
France
Graham
London
Italy
la Belle Annette
Rome
St Peter's
Glynis
Australia
Turkey
Visi
Savoy
Ritz
Archi
Argyle Syndicate Ltd
Hay Gillespie
C.R. Loney
Local Game and Fish Association
Silver Beach
Banman
the Haberdasher Counter Ltd
Ir Bank
ST. Mary's Church
Portage Avenue
Manitoba Bights
Manitssba
Chamber of Commerce
Russell Inn Motor Hotel
Bob Fahrman
Federal Business Development Bank
11Th Street
Brandon
RZA
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