Britain and United States Halt War as Japan Surrenders
The report notes Japan’s surrender announces cease fire orders and V J Day plans. Admiral Nimitz reports five Japanese planes down off Honshu since noon. London broadcasts King George VI remarks on the atomic era and Attlee Truman Mackenzie King pledge, with MacArthur to accept surrender. Peace ends nearly six years of war.
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Guam
Japan
Tokyo
Nimitz
Third Fleet
Honshu
William Hasey
Third Feet
London
George VI
C.D.T
Attlee
Truman
Washington
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
C.C.T
White House
MacArthur
Poland
Pearl Harbor
Mr. Truman
Local garages seek 7 p.m. close on Sundays
Town council favors amending the by law to set closing hours for gas stations at 7 p m Sunday to Friday and 9 p m Saturday. The move follows a petition from 11 service station operators in Dauphin and outlines emergency call handling and wartime permit reuse after regulations take effect. Sunday business rotation among garages is expected to continue.
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Dauphin
Herald Judged Best Newspaper
Judges named F. J. O'Malley executive editor The Winnipeg Tribune C E L'Ami of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Q M Martinson of The Manitoba Co op continuing executive is led by W K Marsh manager of The Dauphin Herald.
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F. J. O'Malley
The
Winnipeg Tribune
C. E. L’ami
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Q. M. Martinson
Manitoba Co-Op
W. K. Marsh
Dauphin Herald
Ev Brown Receives Life Membership in Manitoba Newspaper Group
Ev Brown of Gilbert Plains is awarded life membership by the Manitoba division of the Newspaper Association. The honor recognizes his long service and contributions to regional journalism.
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Ev Brown
Gilbert Plains
Newspaper Association
Manitoba
The
Association
Mr. Brown
Jap balloon sighting over Lake Dauphin region described
Early July 9 thousands observed a moving object over Lake Dauphin area. Two airmen tracked the descent believed to end in Lake Winnipeg. Initial Manitoba reports noted a Japanese balloon had crossed into the province and damaged a road in northern Manitoba.
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Lake Dauphin
Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba
Hiroshima Day Message Delayed Presses Reference
In a clipped candid note the Dauphin Herald and weekly papers resist early V J day excitement. Businessmen and liquor vendors fear shortages and glare from daily papers. The author signs HIROHITO.
Young Farm Hand Fractures Skull In Horse Team Accident
Arthur Robb 18 was seriously injured on a farm five miles southwest of town while scrubbing operations. A log and chains caused a strike resulting in a fractured skull and possible neck fracture. Robb lay unconscious near the clearing and was rushed to hospital in critical condition. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Robb of the Dauphin district with a brother William living in Dauphin.
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Arthur Robb
R. Dewar
Robb
Kiass Bos
Wm. Robb
Dauphin District
William
Dauphin
Dauphin Declares Prayer Day Aug 19 After War Ends
Dauphin holds a day of prayer on August 19 in thanksgiving that the war is over. The V Day committee, with Prime Minister King’s announcement, urges all residents to attend services in their churches. The date marks the third anniversary of the Dieppe raid and memorials are planned for the fallen.
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Ottawa
King
Canada
Dauphin
Dauphin Vday
Dieppe
Europe
Car and Truck Damaged in Collision Accident
A car owned by Saul Bay and a gravel truck driven by Wm Ludwig collided on the old lake road near the cross road six miles east of the courthouse. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage. Bay and his family, plus Mr and Mrs Harry Bay, were hospitalized with minor injuries. Damage estimated at 300 to 400 dollars per vehicle.
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Saul Bay
Wm. Ludwig
Shortdale
Old Lake Road
No. 5
Court House
Bay
R.C.M
Harry Bay
N. T. Wilson
Grenella
Ochre River
Town Repairs Fizzle As Government Aid Delays
Town council reports fast local work on four miles of No. 5 highway east of town but failed to secure government assistance for Main street and Burrows avenue repairs. Officials cite absence of the minister at a Dominion conference and note the hard surfaced road cannot be satisfactorily repaired with local equipment.
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No. 5
Dauphin
Main Street
Burrows Avenue
Robt. Hawkins
M L.A
H. W. R. Gemmel
Minster
Golf Tournament Postponed by Day of Prayer
The Dauphin Country Club golf tournament is postponed to Sunday August 26 due to a Day of Prayer proclaimed for Sunday August 19. Draw will appear in next week’s Dauphin Herald.
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Dauphin ‘Country Club
Dauphin Herald
War Assets may supply town garage at No 10 Airport
Town council scouts a three section MT garage from War Assets corporation to store trucks and equipment. Foreman G W Taylor and Coun Hutchison inspected No 10 airfield facility finding suitable pre war lumber and ready electrical and heating. Foundation needed. council invites others to view the building while price enquiries proceed.
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War Assets Corporation
Public Works
Coun. Hutchison
G. W. Taylor
No. 10
Heavy Rainfalls Expose Sewer Pumping Flaw
Town engineers describe the sewage system as flawed with an 18 inch main ending at the pumping station and a 12 inch discharge line to disposal works. Backups occur in the north end during heavy rain, and council notes worsening pumping station condition. Fire, light and water committee will pursue an auxiliary motor to address potential power failures during storms.
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Northend
Fire, Light and Water Committee
Unauthorized Ditch Graveling Spurs Civic Debate
A dispute in Seventh Avenue S.W. centers on residents gravelling ditch areas to improve drainage. Town policy assigns public works responsibility to keep ditches clear, and citizens need permission to alter ditch levels. Councillors note drainage flaws remain across many blocks and discuss causes like low block centers and high culverts.
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Public
Seventh Avenue
S.W
Public Works
Coun. Puchalski
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Dennis O'Keefe
Pere
Uncle Sam Mariner
20Th Century-Fox
Franz Werfel
Song of Bernadette
FOX
John Gardner
Tailor & Men’s Furnishings
Sunkist
Allen’s
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Clark’s
B. Branston
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