Canadians decry GATT as fraud and misused aid
The piece cites John Bulloch of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business condemning GATT as a device that favors powerful nations and harms Canada. He urges one on one negotiations and criticizes group talks as biased toward the strong. It argues Canada cannot escape participation but should push honest terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GATT
Canada
John Bulloch
Spain
Bulloch
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Abandoned Wakopa Line Cuts Rail Service to Local Elevators
The commission approves the 17 mile Wakopa subdivision abandonment, saying local grain handling room remains with Morris Hartney options but Neelin and Glenora elevators face closure. Losses totaled 85,287 in 1976, 85,925 in 1975, and 485,251 in 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neelin
Glenora
Rueaday
Ottawa
Manitoba
Wakopa
Greg Bowies
Morris-Hartney
Bowles
Zea
Holiday travel diary rambles through Europe misadventure
Bill Smiley recounts a 14 day eight country group tour of Europe with Canadians Americans Australians and a Quebecois host. He notes photo fatigue long bus rides a hotel bar fridge and informal lessons in languages while highlighting people moments and vivid scenes from Rome Florence Paris and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chargex
Europe
Rome
Florence
Michelangelo
Heidelberg
Lucerne
Thinsomniac
Amsterdam
Rhine
Seine
France
England
Dawson City
Yukon
Nova Scotia
Venus de Milo
Dolomites
Rockies
Tivoli Gardens
Mont Martre
Paris
Monte Carlo
The Olden Days Highlights Oct 1 1908 to Sept 27 1928
Snows begin the season as the C N R builds a loading platform at Angusville and a Russell Municipality tax sale sells only one parcel. Robert Blane pays 421 28 for 350, with other items noting John Gilmour’s residence and Anthony Gilmour’s death, plus a report of a night car collision with a band of horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.N.R
Angusville
Russell
Robert Blane
N.W
John Gilmour
Pelly
Main Street
G.A. Cope
Anthony
Harry
Community notes from Binscarth area reflecting 1938 to 1968 events
A mixed letter and notices page recounts praise for the Binscarth Orioles 1978 season from the local chamber, a house fire barely contained, straw piles igniting, and a granary fire near McDonald Bros. service. It includes obituaries, golf scores, library trustee reports, and a Minniska United Church farewell service with attendance surpassing three hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.R. McDonald
McDonald Bros
John Mushumanski
Minniska United Church
Russell Council Agendas and Approvals Highlight Local Session
Mayor D A Kinney presided as Council discussed adopting minutes and approving expenses of 81 188 42. A Court of Revision for 1979 assessments set for Nov 9 1976. Proceeds from the Kippan property sale to go to Russell Leisure Club building project. Gravel grant requests filed for multiple streets under Ministerial Order 15 5A 373. Approval of Canada Works Program project renovation of Russell Memorial Hall with federal contribution up to 19 996.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Clement
Clement—Brown
Russell
Kippan
Russell Leisure Club
Arsini Street
Main Street
Memorial Avenue
Augusta Street
Alexandria Avenue
Dercy Steet
Ellice Avenue
Westbourne Street
Railway Avenue
Assiniboine Street
Shell River
Lawrence Street
Bonny Avenue
P.T.H. No
Russell Street
Pelly Avenue
Ausuta
Shell River Avenue
Town of
Department of Highways
Spurway
Ashey
Government of Canada
Russell Memorial
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Russell Banner
Russell, Manitoba
United States
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Jim Smith
Wakopa Subdivision
Baldur
Belmont
Bill Smiley
California
Texas
Illinois
Oregon
Iowa
Calgary
London
Donald
Quebec
Cathy
Betty Pash
Sec'ty Binscarth Orioles Baseball Club
Binscarth
Binscarth and District Chamber of Commerce
Binscarth & District
Chamber of
Jane Montgomery Buie
Russell Regional Library
Library Trustees
Manitoba Library Association
Winnipeg
Ruby Coulter
R. Kieper
Cliff Cusiter
E.C. Sanderson
Russell Council
D.A. Kinney
C.D. Brown
RP. Clement
J. Lynn Spurway
Alex Ushey
Ashey—Clement
Reggies
Winnipeg Bombers
Ottawa Rough Riders
Peani -Volicy
Manitssba
Ream Ano
Manitesba
14/3
Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission
Thornes
Gordon Crawford
Steel Centre
Elizabeth Drive
Town of the Pas
Board Room
Provincial
Comer 3Rd & Ross
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
City of
Ivan
Legislative
Province of
Samuel Freedman
Manitobe
Jack R. Reeves
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