Nasser May Offer Pact On Suez to Counter Conference Demand
Western diplomats say Cairo might propose guarantees of unimpeded shipping as a counter to the London conference demand for Suez canal internationalization. The plan would keep a door open for negotiation despite Nasser having controlled the canal since July 26. Britain and France bolster forces in the Mediterranean as warnings rise over possible wider conflict.
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Russia's Role Tied to Suez Crisis at London Conference
Washington officials worry Russia may block a negotiated settlement with Egypt as State Secretary Dulles reports from London. Khrushchev vows support if war erupts, calling it a just war with volunteers. Shepilov condemns British and French moves as UN violations, warning of consequences in the Middle East.
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Middle East
Cyprus unrest underscores fragile truces as courts raid unions
British troops in Cyprus again lay barbed wire on Nicosia streets signaling no lasting truce with Greek side terrorists. Police raid the pro nationalist Cyprus Farmers Union HQ as KOKA halts attacks after a weeklong ceasefire. Two events mark renewed coercion amid a tense island security situation.
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Cyprus Farmers Union
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Eisenhower Nixon Lead GOP Ticket in 1956 Ballot
The Republican national convention in San Francisco nominated Dwight Eisenhower for president and Richard Nixon for vice president. The Democratic convention in Chicago selected Adlai Stevenson for president with Estes Kefauver as vice president. Eisenhower accepted renomination saying peace requires action now against thermonuclear war and a lasting global peace.
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Lostes
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San Francisco
Dwight Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Democratic Party
Chicago
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Town Schools Hear Record Enrollments For 1956 57 Term
Principal Norris G Aitken projects all town schools opening with 1775 students 1178 in elementary and 600 in collegiate enrollments. Rural A and B group schools begin Aug 28 and next week respectively. Staff grows by two teachers, more classrooms needed, and old auditorium repurposed for classrooms until a new building is ready.
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Dauphin-Ochre
Cides
Horticultural Society Opens 22nd Annual Show Tonight
Dauphin Horticultural Society launches its 22nd annual garden show at the D M C C industrial hall at 6 50 p m with A R Brown the Prairie Gardener among the scheduled speakers Professor K T Anderson of the University of Manitoba will officiate as judge Mayor S E McLean and Reeve John Potoski will speak on behalf of the town and rural municipality Fred Weir provincial horticulturist will oversee the fruit show with University of Manitoba assistance The late date aims to accommodate provincial fruit and honey exhibits The honey judge will be named later.
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University of Manitoba
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John Potoski
Dauphin
Fred Weir
First Malting Barley Handled By U G Growers
First car of malting barley of the current season arrived Friday August 24 brought by Peter Chaykowski who farms a half mile north of the round house. The shipment was handled by the United Grain Growers elevator.
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Roundhouse
The
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A. J. Schmied Captures National Glad Honors at Show
A. J. Schmied, known as Tony, earned 41 points at the international gladiolus and flower show in Winnipeg. His 25 entries won six firsts, five seconds and nine thirds, placing him second in the amateur aggregate behind Winnipeg’s Mrs. Jensen. The exhibit hall showcased stems from Montreal, Regina, Saskatoon, Minnesota, the Lakehead, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Champion was J. Harris of Winnipeg.
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Tony”) Schmied
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Public Cooperation Sought By Fire Chief
Fire Chief Gord Harrison urged motorists to yield right of way to fire units en route to a fire and avoid blocking lanes. He warned that blocking access or ignoring traffic rules could lead to charges, stressing unimpeded access and optimal use of equipment. The test run was completed on schedule with a note of public interest in fire responses.
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Gord Harrison
Lable
Harrison
August Weather Beats Dauphin District
August had warm days and cool nights until midweek when rain fell across the Dauphin district on Monday to Wednesday. The meteorological office forecast general clearing, harvesting halted by precipitation, and resumption expected by weekend. total rainfall for two weeks was 0.78 inches excluding Wednesday. Maximum temperature reached 81.2 degrees on August 26 and the low 40.6 on August 18.
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Dauphin
New Civic Offices Nearing Completion
A busy crew works on the new civic administrative offices due to open September 16. The ground floor houses large general offices while the rear stores council chambers and mayor and assessor spaces. West side hosts secretary offices and a vault. public areas on the front handle crowds. Upper storey will house the public works department.
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Council
Department of Public Works
By Law Sets Nomination Time Change This Year
Acting on the town solicitor's advice the electors meeting for nomination of candidates in this year's civic elections will be Tuesday October 9 the second Tuesday in October. Nomination papers may be filed between 10 am and 2 pm this year an extension from 1 to 2 pm in prior years. A by law to enact this will receive first reading at the council meeting Monday September 10.
Town Council Backs Plan for Dauphin Recreational Director
The Dauphin town council unanimously supports hiring a full time recreational director to organize youth and winter sports under the athletic council. A starting salary of 2400 to 3000 is authorized, duties to begin October 1, with monthly reports requested and co operation from service clubs.
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Athletic Council
Dauphin
Noras G. Aitken
Steve Hawrush
M. L Gamblin
Aitken
Steve Hawrysh
Gamblin
J. L. Tycholis
D. E. McLean
McLean
R. W. Dicks
Town Hears First Reading On Waterworks Debenture
A town council approves first reading of a 30000 debenture by law to fund water system improvements. Debentures dated December 1 1956 issued in minimum 500 increments, repayable in ten annual installments from 1957 to 1966, with total outstanding under the Municipal Act capped at 500000 this year 129000 remains issued.
Stewart McDonald Wins Manitoba Horticultural Show
Stewart McDonald captured first prize in the Manitoba Horticultural Home Grounds Farms Class 1 for five acres to four sections. His Gart hm ore district farm, located about 2 ½ miles from town, was announced by F. J. Weir, provincial horticulturist and association secretary, after he previously earned second in the local show.
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Stewart McDonald
Manitoba
Manitoba — Horticultural Association
Council criticizes police traffic report over by law convictions
Town council denounces a police report showing no by law convictions from Jan 1 to Aug 1 while logging 18 Highway Traffic Act convictions. Between Aug 1 and 27 there were four by law and nine Highway Act convictions. Councillors push for stricter enforcement and invite Sgt G Shook to next committee meeting.
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J. Oliphant
Sgt G. Shook
Police, Health and Safety Committee
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