Allied and Axis clashes sweep central Italy and Western Europe
Allied forces push six miles on a 100 mile central Italian front from Perugia to the Tyrrhenian coast as heavy fighting continues. Canadian casualties in France reach 2415 in the first 35 days of liberation. In the Pacific, US forces assault Panay with flame and TNT. Allied air raids hit German transport hubs from Paris to Saar, and Budapest raids claim 38 Luftwaffe planes with six Allies missing.
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Italy
Perugia
Tyrmhenian
Ottawa
France
Department of Defence
London
Paris
Saar Valley
Britain
Russia
Berlin
Balkan
Mediterranean
Budapest
Mediterranean Air Force
Health Inspector Joins Dauphin Unit Duties
Health Inspector Cameron, formerly with the Sanitary Institute in Winnipeg, takes up duties with the Dauphin Health Unit. He will oversee a wide district handling communicable disease investigations, rural water, sewerage, and plumbing inspections. He plans routine inspections of schools, public utilities, and private properties. He has already inspected three town schools focusing on lighting and sanitation.
Local gardeners warned to protect potato patch from blight
The article cautions Dauphin area growers about imminent potato blight due to cool damp weather and outlines Bordeaux mixture spray as effective control. First spray at disease onset, then every seven to ten days. add lead arsenate if potato pests appear. Tomatos also susceptible and should be included in the spray tour.
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Dauphin
Bordeaux
Casualty Reports From Dauphin Area Across War Fronts
Word from Dauphin area lists Sgt George William Carruthers missing after air operations overseas since December 1943. He served in the RCAF since 1942 and trained at Mont Joli, married Hazel Thompson in November, and studied at Halley School and Dauphin Collegiate. Also named are Mansfield Vermette missing in action, Flying Officer H Maurice Park presumed dead, L Company C Skinner killed in action, and Peter Kereluik wounded and remaining on duty.
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W. E. Carruthers
Spruce Creek
George William Carruthers
Carruthers
George Carruthers
Halley School
Dauphin Collegiate
R.C.A.F
Mont Joli
P.Q
Hazel Thompson
Malton
Ont
Rfm
Norman Vermette
Albert Vermette
Afm
Vermette
Army
Dauphin
Canadian Army
RCAF
H. Maurice Park
H. M. Park
Winnipeg
A. R. Skinner
G. A. Skinner
Veterans’ Guard
Medicine Hat
Peter Kereluik
M. Kereluik
Ashville
Public Schools Record Higher War Savings Totals
Public schools show rising war savings stamp purchases with 799.38 invested this period versus 3,002.96 previously. Students bought about 1,900 stamps monthly, up roughly 700 from last year. McKenzie led with 2,293.75, Smith-Jackson 31,701.38, Whitmore 804.25 for the year. June totals were 163, 188.80, and 75.75 respectively.
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McKenzie
Smith-Jackson
Whitmore
MacKenzie
Smith- Jackson
Camp Projects Planned For Various Local Groups
Plans set for 38 army cadets to depart Saturday for the Beausejour camp and for cadets to leave Tuesday for Macdonald. About 60 Cubs head Saturday for a week at Lake Dauphin near Ochre Beach. Fort Garry Horse reserve members join a Shilo two week camp starting Saturday.
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Army
Beausejour
Macdonald
Lake Dauphin
Ochre Beach
Fort Garry
New 300 Size Cigarette Service For Overseas Troops
Postal authorities announce a June 19 start for Mediterranean forces with a 300 size cigarette package limit. The plan speeds delivery by air and routes orders from Overseas Reserve depot to specific brands. Names of the companies are available at the post office.
Large Vote in Dauphin Chooses Power By law
Ratepayers in Dauphin on Monday June 38 approved selling the electric light plant and distribution system to the Manitoba Power Commission by a nearly four to one margin. Final tally 787 of about 1,000 votes cast with 614 for and 167 against, a margin of 18 percent over the 60 percent requirement. The sale price is 197 643.20 dollars with the town to buy power for street lighting and heating town buildings. The agreement becomes effective December 1 this year.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Dauphin
M.P.C
Commission of Electric Energy
Flood Subdivision Lands Hit by Vermillion River Overflow
Low level land northwest of town flooded as the Vermillion River overflowed its banks. Properties including the Korney and Leskin landmarks were reported under several feet of water by Wednesday.
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Leskin
Dauphin Joins Hydro as Power Commission Welcomes Village
A telegram from the Manitoba Power Commission to Mayor J C Johnston of Dauphin announces approval by voters to sell the town electric light plant to the commission and join Hydro. The message, dated June 27 1944, expresses welcome to Dauphin into the Hydro family and notes improved service and a stronger utility for those served. Herbert Cottingham chairs the commission.
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Johnston
Manitoba Power Commission
Dauphin
Commission
Hydro
J. C. Johnston
R. Fagen
Sec.Treas
Manitoba
Hydro Family
Dominion Day Holiday Observed in Dauphin Stores Open Thursday
The mercantile section of the Board of Trade announces Dominion Day Saturday July 1 as Dauphin’s first holiday for local businesses. Stores and the post office will stay open Thursday, with post office wickets only open Saturday 9 to 10 AM.
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Dominion
Dauphin Business Places
Mercantile Section
Board of Trade
Budget Speech Highlights by Finance Minister Ilsley
The budget speech outlines no tax rate increases and measures such as ending compulsory savings from July 1 1944. It expands dependent status for in laws and all children for tax purposes, and refunds compulsory savings for those over 65 with low incomes. It notes a Royal Commission on annuity taxation, removal of farm machinery tariffs, and a 6 billion dollar cash need for 1944 45 with a 3.2 billion borrowing plan. It also grants double depreciation for new capital and lifts luxury import restrictions from the United States August 1.
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Ilsley
Royal Commission
United States
Spoken Poetry Award Winners at Whitmore School
Irene Hoy won the Spoken Poetry Award for her poem Leetie Bateese at Whitmore School. Beverley Dowler Dorothy Lee and Olive Zabrowski received honorable mentions. Dr H N Macneill awarded. The event featured 20 seventh grade girls from Mrs T Nelson's class with musical interludes.
Blood Donors Clinic Closes for July Break
Twenty five servicemen and civilian donors attended the weekly Blood Donors clinic at the General Hospital on Tuesday. Donations totaled 24. This will be the last clinic until August first. Over six months the program collected 670 donations from Dauphin district residents and two airports.
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General Hospital
Dauphin
Town Dam Not Broken After Heavy Rain Rains Flood Dauphin Park
Officials say the town dam remains intact despite rumors of damage. Torrents flooded Dauphin Tourist Park and surrounding streets after heavy rainfall, with 2.81 inches from Tuesday to Wednesday morning and widespread inundation including the Lysecki home garage and the 4th avenue bridge area. Airmen from No 10 SFTS were isolated when the road and bridge to the south port washed out.
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Herald
Dauphin
Burrows Avenue
Market Garden
J. J. Lysecki
4Th Avenue
No. 10
S.F.T.S
Clear Lake
New Health Unit Stamps Out Epidemic Threat
The Dauphin Rural Health unit began three weeks ago and tackled a diphtheria outbreak that caused three deaths in four families. The disease is nearly wiped out with immunization, and over 2,500 residents have received toxoid doses. Vaccination earlier targeted school children. current guidance advises a booster for those not inoculated since 1941 to achieve full protection.
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Dauphin
R. M. Creighton
The
Herald
Creighton
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