West Asia talks press Egypt pullout plans and UN force move
London reports say Britain and France agree on steps in Egypt and Suez tensions while Berita informs Washington a Christmas troop withdrawal is possible. UN forces prepare to take positions with Cairo negotiating terms as British and Egyptian front lines shift. Canadian engineers clear mines amid tense ceasefire talks. Hungary faces deep political crisis with state media warning reforms are far off. Budapest radio notes pressure on Soviet era farms as control shifts.
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France
Suez Canal
Gisgate
London
Prenet
Christian Pineau
Berita
Washington
Egypt
Pineau
Camdon
Paris
United States
Middle East
Britain
United Nations
Trouge
Suez Canal Zone
Canal
FE Cap
Port Said
Cairo
E. L M. Burns
No Man’s Land
Norman Henderson
G. A McCracken
Quebec City
Rilksian
Red Hungary
Hungary
Neprabadsag
Janos Kadar
Communist Party
Budapest
Hungary Faces Winter Hardship After Communist Appeal
The Budapest radio reports a new appeal urging popular cooperation to stabilize Hungary's faltering economy. It warns of freezing homes and looming inflation as factories idle since Oct 23 and coal shortages threaten heat for hospitals schools and homes. Refugees fleeing Soviet repression are acknowledged.
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Hungary
Budapest
Wess
First Class Mail Priority During Christmas Rush
W J Quick states first class mail will get maximum service in the Christmas period. Receptacle for mail is available at the post office wicket until 6 pm, then in the lobby until 9 pm. Open Christmas mail goes in the usual chute. Postal regs set minimum letter size at 2 by 4 inches.
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W. J. Quick
Weather shifts end cold spell with light to moderate snow
The weather eased from a cold spell as temperatures fell to 18 and 34 with frigid roads and auto crashes. Road conditions were mostly good to noon Wednesday with heavier travel on Highway No 5 west of Roblin. Snow varied from traces to 2 inches, with a weekly high of 40.2 degrees on Sunday and a start of .6 inch Monday and 2.1 inches Tuesday.
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Ite
Highways Branch
Roblin
Night of January 16th at Dauphin Little Theatre
The three act courtroom drama opens tonight running through Saturday with Ayn Rand’s Night of January 16th. The production features audience impaneled jurors and a brisk exploration of motive justice and truth as a woman stands accused of murder.
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Little Theatre
Dauphin Little Theatre
Ayn Rand
Ivar Kreuger
Mr. Roberts
Christmas Carol Festival by Dauphin Rotary
The Dauphin Rotary club hosts a two night Christmas carol festival on December 11 and 12 at Dauphin First United Church. Choirs from churches schools and organizations perform with voluntary collections aiding the community service fund. Everyone is invited with no admission charge and Rotary members serve as ushers.
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Dauphin Rotary Club
Dauphin
Dauphin First United Church
Dif
Rotary Club
Dauphin Chamber Announces Sixth Annual Light-Up Campaign
The Dauphin Chamber of Commerce launches the sixth annual light-up campaign offering three prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars for best decorated homes. Entries must be sent in and judges tour Dec 20 with Bert Williamson ineligible for two consecutive first prizes.
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Dauphin Chamber of Commerce
Bert Williamson
Williamson
Safe-Driving Week Sees Injury-Free Midway in Dauphin
Dauphin district reports four days of Safe-Driving Week with only four minor property damage incidents. A notable collision on PTH No 10 caused about $550 damages to one vehicle and $500 to the other. Provincial figures show 117 highway deaths and 369 injuries in ten months, with Winnipeg’s rate down while other regions rise.
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RCMP
Walter Keen
Camp Shilo
P.T.H. No. 10
North Gate
Gordon Morron
Reston
Morron
Keen
Provincial Regi
Strar of Motor Vehicles
R. B. Baillie
Lions Club 18th Charter Night Celebrated in Dauphin
The Dauphin Lions Club marked its 18th Charter Night with a banquet and dance at Jerry's Nite Spot attended by over 100 members wives and guests. Mayor McLean Rotary president George Scott and Winnipeg Lions official Don Furney spoke greetings while Karl Slocombe highlighted causes and Lions goals. The evening featured songs vocalists tailtwisters grace a queen toast and dancing to the Dauphin Rhythm Kings.
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The
Dauphin Lions Club
Jerry
Stewart E. McLean
George Scott
Rotary Club
Don Furney
Winnipeg Lions Club
Winnipeg
Karl Slocombe
Lions International
Crippled Children's Society
Lionism
Canada
Joe Johannesson
George Delaney
Clayton Scott
George Bumstead
Bumstead
S. E McLean
McLean
Dr. Ray
Ray
Kari Slocombe
Area Board Briefs Face Transportation Debates and New School Floor
A delegation wins approval for a new school floor and lights after over an hour of discussion. Two petitions on school transportation are vetoed, with residents offered correspondence studies as an alternative. A grant of eight fifty is approved to Ochre River for transporting children to Dauphin for a Christmas radio tape.
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Francilson River
Uloard
Sifton
Ochre River School
Dauphin
Immigration official seeks contact for Hungarian refugees aid
Orrin C. Kerr immigration officer in Dauphin says any person or organization wanting to assist Hungarian refugees arriving in Canada should contact his office. Since he is away frequently, please write to PO Box 865, Dauphin, and he will respond upon return.
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Orrin C. Kerr
Daupnin
Canada
Kerr
PO Box
Dauphin
Dauphin Youth Movement Fund Rallies For $900 Target
Residents rallied to support the town's Youth Movement during a one night fund raising event. By midday Wednesday receipts pointed to surpassing the $900 goal as canvassers still reported in. Acting treasurer M I Gamblin noted more figures awaited final tallies before finalizing the total.
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Dauphin
M. I. Gamblin
Immunization Banishes Diphtheria From This Area
Winnipeg reports 45 diphtheria cases concentrated in a limited area with no new cases since November 28. Dauphin health unit notes eight years without a case, crediting boosters and family doctors. A schedule urges immunization ages 3 months to 6 years with boosters every three years in school.
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Winnipeg
St. James
St. Vital
Fort Garry
Kildonans
Charleswood
St. Boniface
Wright
Dauphin
Ethelbert
Gilbert Plains
Ochre River
McCallum Re-elected Legion President In Dauphin
At the Dauphin branch annual meeting John W. McCallum was re elected to a fourth term as Legion president. Two life memberships were awarded to A J Middleditch and J E Wells. Officers and executives were chosen and plans set for Christmas gifts for veterans in hospital with hampers for the needy. There will be no December meeting due to Christmas Day.
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John W. McCallum
Legion
Dauphin
The
Canadian Legion
A. J. Middleditch
J. E. Wells
Dauphin General Hospital
Deer Lodge Hospital
Hockey Ticket Sales Soar For Mule Train Club
Mule Train hockey ticket sales topped 300 by noon Wednesday and are expected to reach 400 by game time Saturday. Fans are urged to call the arena box office to renew or secure season seats, with last year’s holders guaranteed until game time. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
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Mule Train Club
Hockey Club
Arena
Mule Train Club Hosts Postgame Social For Kings Visit
Mule Train club members invited to curling rink auditorium after Saturday’s opener for doughnuts and coffee. They will meet the 1956 57 Dauphin Kings and celebrate a possible opening victory while recalling 1952 Mascot Franko and Frankie Laine’s Mule Train. Dauphin hockey promoters report strong finances and hope for hometown backing.
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Mule Train Club
Mule Skinners
Dauphin Kings
Franko
Brandon
Frankie Laine
On Ice: Ref eree Coaching School at Swan River
Bill McCulloch files a full on the scores report from last week's referee and coaching school at Swan River, detailing sessions and outcomes. The piece highlights insights from attendees and notable demonstrations.
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Bill McCulloch
Swan River
Coal Dock Fire Threat Quelled at CNR Dock
Timely arrival of the fire brigade at the CNR coal dock at 6 25 Thursday morning quelled a fire that would have caused coal loss. Spontaneous combustion had started the coal in the lower and upper parts of the structure. The alarm came from the roundhouse. To check the blaze some 50 tons of coal were dumped into gondola cars. No damage was reported and the fire department will continue periodic checks as a precaution.
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CNR
Recreation drive boosts push for youth centre in town
Pat Kearney says the campaign's success is very grateful and aims to fund a permanent youth recreational centre. Volunteers from eight groups including the Lions Club Rotary and Knights of Columbus took part in Tuesday's canvass. Saturday classes at Smith Jackson school include girls grades six to eight and boys grades six to eight with various time slots. A town hall body building group for boys 12 and older led by Brian Skinner meets 10 to 11, while tumbling and boxing led by Dick MacDonald runs 11 to noon.
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Lions Vuib
Rotary Club
Knights of Columbus
BPO Elks
Business and Professional Women's Club
Canadian Legion
Jaycees
Travellers’ Club
Pat Kearney
Smith-Jackson
Town Hall
Brian Skinner
Dick MacDonald
Dau Phin Band to Stage Winter Concert Sunday
The Dau Phin boys and girls band directed by George Zradicka will perform in the town hall this Sunday evening December 9 assisted by Dr Vernon Watson and Cst David Keele RCMP. The program features the Legion majorettes and a varied set including My Hero Woodwind Wonderland Buglers Holiday Londonderry Air and Stairway to the Stars among others.
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Dau Phin
George Zradicka
Vernon Watson
Cst
David Keele
RCMP
C. S. Robertson
Legion
Alden Estes
Park Avenue
Dedrick
Invercargill
A. Lithgow
Dauphin Carman Big Six Season Opens With Home Ice
Dauphin Kings host Carman on Saturday to launch the 56 57 Big Six season at DMCC arena. The program includes ceremonies led by Mayor Stewart McLean and Reeve John Potoski with a parade by majorettes. New recruit Stan Hmiiel joins a veteran lineup featuring Billy Murray Johnny Love and Chuck Lumsden as Carman hires Lorne Benson as coach.
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Dauphin-Carman
DMCC
Kings
Therand
Carmar
Minnedosa Jets
Pine Falls
Dauphin Ice
Stewart E. McLean
John Potoski
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Dauphin Rhythm Kings
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L. P. Beech
G. W. Bedford
D. G. Ray
W. N. Wilkinson
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FE. Mus
G. H. Shave
C. S. A. Rogers
J. M. Barr
E. G. Wheeler
Muletrain Club
A. E
Stan Chmiel
King Hockey
Stan “Hmiel
Randon Wheat
Killarney
Shooting Stars
Kings Lilneup
Billy Murray
Stymie Love
Johnny Love
Lad Hutchison
Dewar Thompson
Gordie Miller
Fred Dunsmore
Chuck Lumsden
Paul Allard
Gord Simpson
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