01 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
1
Genstor Clinton P. Anderson of Den, New Mexico, committee chair, argues for hydrogen weapon tests amid Rumian activity. The article notes no direct US comparison to the March 1954 Bikini Atoll nuclear explosion and cites an unofficial estimate of a force between 15 000 and 17 000 000 tons.
Premier Nikoidi Bul and Communist Party chief Ikita Khruschhevy were greeted by a large crowd in Bangalore during their India visit invited by the Milan government. The scene followed reports of international tensions and a broader push to curb vice crime in Britain as police, judges, and officials faced graft allegations. The Kismet II rescue by navy helicopter occurred amid high winds and rough seas.
A council vote follows a chamber of commerce poll showing 60 of 77 responses in favor of declaring December 27 a Boxing Day holiday. Manitoba labor minister Greenlay notes no provincial law prevents municipalities from observing Dec 27 as a holiday, stressing it would be voluntary for employers.
By Wednesday evening 77 season hockey tickets had been sold, arena chairman W Cruise reported to Hersld. The $10 special price for 15 home Big Six games remains in effect until next Thursday Dec 8. Skating activities opened well with over 300 admissions. To date 260 season tickets have been sold: 215 children 29 students 7 adults and family.
The senior boys and girls band perform their first public concert this Sunday at 9:30 in the town hall. They will present ten selections including Melodies and Mother Goose Jumps, with pieces by Herbert Ketelb, Romberg, Sousa and Nevin. The Legion Majorettes will also perform along with King Cotton.
Edward W. Hawkins, Q C, longtime Dauphin native, is named police magistrate and judge of the juvenile court at Dauphin effective December 1, succeeding Thomas Little who becomes official court reporter for the Dauphin Judicial District. Little has served as provincial police magistrate and juvenile court judge here for 23 years.
Monarch Lumber Co undertakes expansion and renovation at First Avenue S.E. The plan adds 800 square feet display space and an entirely modern glass front showroom. The one story building rises over 16 feet with 41 feet depth and trafford tile facade.
Conservative M P Gordon M Churchill of Winnipeg told the Dauphin Progressive Conservative Federal association meeting that the Progressive Conservative party is the only alternative to the governing party in Ottawa. He cited growing party strength and George Drew's restored health and higher prestige as leader and urged a return to a two party system over a multi party climate.
Norris Aitken was elected president of the Dauphin Progressive Conservative Federal association at the annual meeting Wednesday last. He succeeds Stewart E. McLean. Other officers elected were W. G. Ritchie as vice-president Robert Dale as secretary and E. Johansen as treasurer. He urged an early start in naming a candidate and warned that public opinion was shifting toward a two party system with broader religious and family foundations for society. The speech touched on the need for public support and cautioned about a government too powerful.
Three important public posts in Dauphin have been accorded native-born residents this year: Eric C. Day, municipal secretary treasurer, Stewart E. McLean, mayor-elect for 1956-57 term, and Edward W. Hawkins, Q.C., newly appointed police magistrate.
The Dauphin Kings benefit from cold, with local skaters enjoying hockey as temperatures stay low. Week highs reached 18.9 on November 25 and 19.2 on November 28, far below last year’s 44.2 peak. Snow totaled 2.9 inches for the period from November 24 to 28, with varied daily amounts.
The town council approved a 5670 dollar Allis Chalmers WD 45 crawler tractor with a Shawnee loader backhoe and blade plus a 540 dollar two yard snow bucket from Vulcan for winter snow removal and summer street maintenance. Fourteen bids were received after engineer E M Erickson stated current equipment was inadequate for the town’s maintenance plan.
Construction at the McKay Indian residential school proceeds slowly due to a steel shortage and severe winter. Ed Timberg reports a layoff of about half the workforce as Dominion Bridge delays steel commitments. The basement nearly finished under straw and snow, with concrete poured in small batches using a makeshift heater.
Mayor William L Bullmore cuts the tape at the opening of Canadian Propane Man Ltd new office and show room on Main Street Dauphin. Reeve John Potoski attends from Dauphin rural municipality. C V Jones GM speaks for the company with Moffat's Winnipeg representatives also present.
A Dauphin RCMP patrol reports 800 highway act infractions from March 15 to Nov 15, averaging 100 monthly. The most common offences include no tail lights and no clearance lights on trucks, stop sign violations, speeding, and parking on the highway. Warning tickets surface for lights, brakes, licenses, and plate issues as patrols note limited observance of highway rules.
A four car motorcade carries the Dauphin Kings to exhibition matches against Kenora Thistles and Fort Frances Canadians. Coach Norman Grinke plans tryouts for about 17 players as the Big Six opener on December 8 approaches, with veterans Burman and Lavergne highlighted as potential stars.
With the Christmas rush approaching the post office has completed preparations to handle mail. Postmaster W J Quick urges daily calls from the public to speed delivery and avoid jams. Local mail should be separated from out of town mail and first class kept apart from Christmas mail. Local mail to be in before December 17 and calendars before December 15. Mailing deadlines listed by region include Newfoundland before December 9 and Ontario Quebec and British Columbia before December 13.
The arena committee allocated ice for the season with regular general skating times on Monday Friday Saturday and Sunday. Thursday evenings host skating when no Big Six games. adult skating Thursday 2 to 4 pm. Children’s time 2 to 3 30 pm Sundays. adults 3 30 to 5 pm. Minor hockey requires season skating tickets. minor hockey totals around 112 winter hours.
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