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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
1
The Schuman Plan envisions Western Europe pooling coal and steel under a new high authority to foster economic unity and world peace. Britain declines to join while France hails the plan as a bold step toward European solidarity and progress.
Paris ministers of Marshall Plan nations endorsed a five year program under the Organization for European Economic Cooperation to extend capital equipment and consumer goods to backwash areas. The plan seeks to boost production and investment, aligning policies with each member country for maximum development and resource use.
A twin engine C 46 ditched north east of Miami as 65 aboard included migrating workers. Within 10 hours up to 45 were rescued by surface craft after a motor failure forced the pilot to head toward Nassau. USS Saufley and multiple planes and ships searched the area. at least 33 survivors were saved.
A forest fire raged for days through wooded country near Lewisporte and burned over 12 square miles of timber. It threatened the town where 2,000,000 gallons of gasoline were stored. Evacuation plans were prepared as rain dampened the flames. Patrols kept pumps and many men ready in case of a flare up.
A Nationalist warship fired on the British steamer Cheung Hing, killing ten Chinese passengers and injuring ten more. The battered 800 ton ship berthed at Hong Kong as a British frigate Baynes reported the gunboat was retiring.
Grade 10 students amassed 179 points to take top honors at the Dauphin Ochre School Area No 1 meet held Tuesday afternoon at the fair grounds. They led grade 9 by 72 points for aggregate honors with grade 11 placing third on 86 points.
Fred Lesyshen and Ivella Barr head the record setters with two each. Laura Curle and Bert Puls also set marks, while Dorothy Doerfler equalled a record. Key wins include Lesyshen in intermediate 100 and 220 yard dashes and high jump, Barr in broad jump and high jump, Curle in D class sprints, and Wright in A class ball throw. Individual honors went to Barry Durston for the boys and Joan Wright for the girls. Complete results to follow.
Dauphin parks board reports the tourist camp is being prepared for 1950 season. Clearing and grass cutting cost 252 dollars by June 3 with wages for workers. Trustees approve painting cabins, buying beds and furnishings, and floor improvements in the main cabin.
Fifty three students from Dauphin Collegiate received diplomas at Henderson School Auditorium in a graduation ceremony. Grades 11 12 and third year commercial and industrial grads were honored with crests medals and pennants. Principal H C Ray and chairman C R Durston announced awards and new student council officers while Rev. H R Stowell delivered the address.
Flood evacuees from the Red River valley are returning as waters recede. At Dauphin beach 117 of 432 trainload evacuees remain in 21 cottages, down from over 50. Returns proceed daily with Red Cross and relief HQ coordinating occupancy and repairs.
Dauphin Collegiate awarded several special honors at the annual graduation exercises held last Thursday night in the Henderson school auditorium. Margaret Williamson received the Governor General's medal for high academics and leadership. six scholarships were awarded to grades 9 to 11 by local organizations.
Jack Raychert a 27 year old mechanic at Palmers Service garage suffered severe bruises when struck by an automobile while working under a car hoist at the station Saturday afternoon. Police report the accident occurred about 2 40 p m. Mrs V Richards of the rural municipality of Dauphin drove to the service station with brakes failing and could not stop before entering the door.
The Dauphin-Ochre area board appointed E. Johansen secretary treasurer to supervise repairs, inspect rural schools, and oversee construction of three new rural schools this summer. He will present reports at regular meetings and guide the board’s repair decisions. A Bay Centre kitchen addition discussion and a 1338 foot well at Ochre River were reported, with $400 advanced to Mike Dolhane for digging.
The flood relief drive faces delays as rural canvassing did not start due to heavy rain and poor road conditions. Urban wards proceed by local groups while rural areas plan a weekend start if roads clear. Local firms and CN employees contribute, with totals to be integrated into Dauphin district records.
The past week brought cooler days but Sunday posted the year’s high at 83.9. Lows ranged to 26.8 on Saturday with minimal weekly precipitation. Compared with last year’s week ending May 31 and June 6, this week’s highs and lows differ notably. Only 0.04 inches of rain fell on May 31 and traces occurred on three other days.
Two travelers from the Dauphin district died after a No. 1 highway crash near Headingley. Alex Gamble of Winnipeg, 54, a Blue Ribbon salesman, and Charles F. Grant, 69, a Winnipeg driver for F. G. Maxwell and company, died from injuries sustained Friday night when a tire blowout caused their car to leave the road.
Farmers in the Dauphin area completed about 75 percent of the yearly seeding amid dry, warm weather. Wheat seeding is nearly finished and remaining work is slightly more than a quarter of total seeding.
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