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es es SS Ae ea ee "Letters Medicare endangered by the free trade deal Dear Editor: A big question in the federal election is: Will our social programs such as medicare be in great danger from this trade deal? The answer is a definite yes if you believe in logical consequences. The Mulroney trade deal will give us a "'level play- ing field with the Americans." If this deal goes. through, _ the manufacturing and ser- vicing companies that haven't already moved to the U.S. will have to reduce their costs of pro- duction to the same level There are normal peo- ple, abnormal people - and then there broadcasters. That may not be a psychiatrist's overview of today's society, but it sure is mine after I attended a reunion of jocks and broadcast journalists on a recent weekend. Before I joined CKCO- TV two years ago, I was the news director of CJSL SuperCountry Radio in are Estevan, Saskatchewan. ~ But this story begins before that. The location was Lon- don, Ontario. More specifically it was on the campus of Fanshawe Col- lege. This is where I entered one of the premiere broadcast jour- nalism programs in Canada to learn how to be a trenchcoat cor- respondent reporting from places like the Gaza Strip and Nicaragua. As you know, I ended up in the war-torn area of Penetanguishene and Midland. In my second year as news-sports director of 6X-FM (CIXX-FM), the learning tool for all broadcasting students, my love for this medium as the U.S.-based com- panies they are com- peting with. Since U.S. companies do not have to pay taxes for medicare, universal old age pensions and other social services such as public education, costs are lower. There will be intense pressure on any elected government to reduce our tax level to.that of the American system. The logical conse- quences of the trade deal will be a reduced tax base and, therefore, reduced social services such as medicare and old age pensions. Decent wages and working conditions will also be at risk in order to compete with the Americans. Those who can set up shop in the U.S. and carry on their business there do not see this trade deal as a threat. Ordinary: workers, including farmers, will not be able to move to the U.S. but will have to cope as best as they can. Great for big business but a disaster for Canada. Stop it while you can. Richard Austin Elmvale Tirough The Lens- by Dave Gravelle Media star blossomed. And _ that's where I became "a broad- caster." Broadcasters all share the gift of gab. Their questions can be poig- nant if they are on the news side of the business. Or, if they are spinning discs, they make can you laugh on a whim. But talk -- talk, talk, talk -- that's what they do best! Broadcasters wake you up in the morning and put you to bed vat night. ~ They work the strangest hours. As a broadcaster, I have friends in the business. Makes sense! But it's hard to admit at times, because the guys and gals behind the mikes seldom have scruples -- or inhibitions, for that mat- ter. They are forever creeping along the line of Thanks Dear Editor: The Midland Public Library wishes' to gratefully acknowledge the contribution of Tim Horton Donuts, which generously supplied Tim- good taste, all in the name of entertainment or crucifiction of some political aspirant. Broadcasters, especial- lyon TV, are sometimes looked, at with celebrity status. Just look at Mary Hart or Geraldo Rivera. But I do have to tell you, they are just like you and me. My visit to London was' to celebrate the 10th an- niversary of 6X-FM and catch up on the gossip. Broadcasters from Vic- toria to Charlottetown were there. And dangerous! After being thrown out of three hotel parties by London's boys in blue -- for eating pizza too loud - | know we kept up the tradition of broadcasters from coast to coast. to Tim bits on a daily basis to us during Ontario Library Week. that was Yours truly, Mike Saddy Chief Librarian, Midland Public Library ---------- i Huronia Players presents The Gala Opening of their 1st play of the Season - Saving Grace Directed by May Williams This is a hilarious comedy for the whole family which will be held at M.S.S. Auditorium on Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19 Tickets available at the door or at: H.O.S., Gignacs Children Wear, Barber & Haskill, Panhandler and Bobbies Fashion Curtain Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $3.50 students $7.50 adults \e DAYS LEFT TO XMAS 39 Ve Brass Floor Brass Doll Brass magazine/ Solid Brass Lamp Tri-Lite Furniture Lacquered 'Log Holder Fireplace Tool Sets Tr Reg. to Reg. to Reg. 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