UN Secretary General pursuing long range plans after Gaza and border clashes
Dag Hammarskjold launches work on measures to prevent a renewed clash between Sereg and Egypt after the Gaza Strip and Sharm el Sheikh withdrawal. The General Assembly adjourned with calls for potential UN border force on both sides of the 1949 Palestine line. Israel opposes, Hammarskjold to press Ben Gurion for reconsideration.
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United Nations
Dag Hammmerskield
Sereel
Egypt
UN General Assembly
New York
Leuached
Gaza Strip
Sharm-el-Sheikh
Israe
Israel
Hammarskjold
David Ben-Gurion
Canal clearance moves toward reopening Suez waterway
Egypt begins removing last obstructions in the Suez Canal with operations on the sunken tug Edgar Bonnet near Ismailia. Egyptian engineers also plan to raise the frigate Abukir after explosives are cleared, enabling ships up to 10 000 tons to traverse the canal though Israeli shipping remains barred and Egypt retains war status with Israel.
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Egypt
Suez Canal
United Nations
Edgar Bonnet
Ismailia
Abukir
Israel
Canadians In Egypt Aid Gaza UN Forces Amid Welcome
Canadian and United Nations troops face governing the Arab population in the Gaza Strip with UNEF teams assisting relief and administration. Canadian signals detachment work improves communications while locals greet and assist the peacekeepers. Nasser’s successor nations gain postcolonial momentum as Ghana, De Valera in Ireland and other stories frame global events.
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United Nations
Gaza Strip
New York
UN Relief and Works Agency
Strip
Gaza
Canadian Service Corps
Aml
Anmler
UNEF
Behinm
Nasser
Quebec considers appeal over Padlock Law decision
The Quebec government weighs whether to appeal to the Privy Council after a defeat on the Padlock Law issue, indicating a potentially lengthy process before any final government action.
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Quebec
Privy Counc
Johnston elected president of Dauphin Bar Association
Isaac C. Johnston QC of Dauphin was elected president of the Bar association of Dauphin Judicial district at the annual meeting. The afternoon session discussed enlarging the county court jurisdiction to meet modern conditions and reviewed lawyers fees. Johnston presided over a banquet in the evening.
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Isaac C. Johnston
Dauphin
Bar Association of
Dauphin Judicial District
Johnston
Red Shield drive outlined for Dauphin area
Dauphin organizers announced a Red Shield drive plan after falling short of the 1956 objective by about $2000. A canvass raised nearly $1000 locally, with $700 from Gilbert Plains Grandview Winnipegosis and Ochre River. The 1957 goal is $3500 led by Lionel Beech with Mayor S E McLean assisting.
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Dauphin
Gilbert Plains
Grandview
Winnipegosis
Ochre River
Lionel Beech
S. E. McLean
A G McInnes
S J. Heggie
R N. Dodds
Alf Buckwold
John McCallum
A. D. McKee
W. K. Narsh
Jack Henderson
Walter Fordyce
Saskatchewan Island Named For Stan Bladon
An island in the Reindeer Lake area of Saskatchewan is named Bladon Island after the late Pilot Officer Stan Bladon. He died July 24, 1942 in a plane crash near Dauphin while stationed at No. 10 SFTS. Bladon was a noted hockey player with the Portage Terriers and Regina Rangers, whose 1939 to 1941 team won the Allan Cup. His parents live in Fort William, Ontario.
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Reindeer Lake
Saskatchewan
Bladon
Stan Bladon
Dauphin
No. 10 Sfts
Juy 24
Here
Stan Bladen
Portage Terriers
Regina Rangers
Rangers
Fort Wiliam
Extensive Road Program Planned For This Area
The Department of Public Works announces a 75 percent overall increase in road work in the area. Over 100 miles of projects are slated with No 5 highway seeing bridges and regrading from Laurier corner to Ochre River. No 10 and No 20 upgrades cover grading drainage and extensions to connect with existing routes.
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Department of Public Works
L. W. Blackman
No. 5
Ochre River
Turtle River
Ste. Rose and
Laurier Corner
Ste. Rose
Ste Rose
Riding Mountain
Eden
Norgate
Dauphin
Shell River
Bield
Rackham
Sandy Lake
Swan River
Cowan
Bowsman
Pas
Cranberry Portage
Camperville
Hospital Meeting Set At Dauphin General Friday
Ek W Hawkins QC chairman of the Dauphin General hospital board says the annual meeting is Friday at 5 pm in the health unit auditorium with discussion on major hospital building improvements. Three-year terms for Hawkins Rampton and Robertson expire. other directors listed. Membership fees: $3 yearly or $25 for life.
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Ek. W. Hawkins
Dauphin General Hospital
Hawkins
Vernon H. Rampton
C. S. Robertson
William Cruise
John Gardner
S. S Hunt
W G. D. Ritchie
H. A. Breslaw
Rhoda Tucker
The
Lions Ready To Build Outdoor Pool In Dauphin
Dauphin Lions delegate told council the club is prepared to construct an outdoor pool at Vermilion Park with an estimated cost of 35 000 for 75 by 25 feet plus 5 000 for a circulating system. Maintenance would be town or another group’s responsibility. The club has 27 600 on hand and urged other pools or groups to assume operating costs. indoor pool would cost about 100 000 more.
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Dauphin Lions Club
Council
George Delaney
Vermillion Park
Delaney
Lions Club of
Portage la Prairie
Portage
Ste
Lions
B. Lazaruk
J. S. Oliphant
George Burnstead
Dauphin Beach
Burstead
Mir
Szewczyuk
Delonz
Funes
Heads DMCC For 10th Year
WILLIAM CRUISE elected chairman of the DMCC board for his tenth successive year in office. Other officers remain unchanged including Wm McClernon vice-president E. Johansen treasurer R. G. Wellman secretary Finance C. S. Robertson. Buildings and Grounds members listed D E McLean H M Watson N J Perepeluk J Potoski H E Derick. Management includes Helen Marsh A E Scrase H E Derick LL B Blaine.
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William Cruise
DMCC
Wm McClernon
E. Johansen
R. G. Wellman
C. S. Robertson
W. McClernon
R. E Forbes
H. D. Campbell
W. D Strang
D E. McLean
H M Watson
N. J. Perepeluk
J Potoski
H. E. Derick
Helen Marsh
A. E. Scrase
LL. B
Blaine
Snowfall totals rise as storms hit region
Over the March 5 to 12 period 5.2 inches of snow fell, pushing monthly total toward eight inches. Snow from last weekend and earlier in the month exceeded January and February combined, with visibility under a half mile on Monday as nearly three inches accumulated and gusty winds. Temperatures swung from a low of -11 to a high of 25 across the week.
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Esimost
Town seeks protection for Edwards Creek water supply
A Dauphin town report approved at council outlines rights and powers for securing Edwards lake and Edwards creek as the primary water source. It calls for a restricted buffer, dam and head works control, pipeline and access road rights, and roads planning to preserve water purity within Riding Mountain National Park.
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Edwards Creek
Edwards Lake
Federal Department of Mines and Natural Resources, Parks Branch
J. R. B. Coleman
Chhief
National Park Service
Dauphin
National Parks
Riding Mountain National Park
No 10
Parks Branch
Edwards Lakes
Lois Christie Crowned Snow Queen at Dauphin Snow Festival
Lois Christie was crowned Snow Queen at the Dauphin Snow Festival held in the arena before 1,500 plus attendees. The program featured figure skating, tumbling, square dancing, minor hockey, and guest speed skaters from Winnipeg, with royal attendants and prize presentations by club and city officials.
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Lois Christie
Dauphin
Winnipeg
Phyllis Robson
Dianne McNaughan
RCM Police
Stewart E. McLean
Ernie Black
Figure Skating Club
Harry Atkinson
Travelers
Miss Whig
Vern Snart
Phyllus Robson
Dianne McNaughton
Dorothy Wig
Judy
Brenda Black
Honey Bird
Irene Kowalu
Snow Fairies
Little Fairies
Susan McDonald
Valerie Kachanoski
Darlene Porter
Holly Beard
Andrea Dodds
Linda McGill
Dale Stephen
Nancy Hawkins
Sandra Durston
Fox
Judy Black
Deane Stephen
Catherine Warner
Dianne McDonald
Judy Buckwold
Pat Kearney
Blues
Reds
Bill Banting
Gord Audley
Manitoba
Audley
Brian Skinner
Err Black
Howard Porte
Allan Bird
K. G. McDonald
W. D. Cannon
Travellers’ Association
Protest Over Local Population Survey To Council
A council meeting heard a protest over a local population survey used to gauge need for a Westmore subdivision school. Trustee Szewczyk questioned the authority for classifying English and non English families, noting the survey estimated rather than recorded nationalities. The assessor said the classification was not in the written request and reflects informal verbal input from the area board.
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Dauphin- Ochre School Area Board
Area Board
Westmore
Vermillion River
CNR
Szewczyk
Polio Vaccine Clinics For Pre‑School Children Planned
Dr. C. C. Wright says a schedule for polio vaccine clinics for children six months to five years will be finalized late this month. Once vaccine is allocated the Herald will publish the clinics with places dates and times, likely in the March 21 issue. Parents in the age group are urged to watch for the notice.
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C. C. Wright
The
Herald
Wright
Extra Stall Proposed Fire Hall Renovation Work Now In Progress
Town council discusses adding a fourth stall to the former town hall conversion for a rescue truck or extra engine side by side with ongoing fire hall renovations. Report notes estimated $2,250 cost, possible alliance with civil defence, and mixed views on immediate expansion.
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Civil Defence
D. E. McLean
Will Preside At Convention Of Manitoba Grand Black
Albert M. Simpson of Dauphin will preside at the 57th annual session of the Grand Black Chapter of Manitoba in Scott Memorial hall Winnipeg March 18 and 19. He holds the title Right Worshipful Grand Master. The Royal Black Knights of Ireland unite Loyal Orange men promoting civil and religious freedom. Born in Wiarton Ontario in 1900 he moved to southern Manitoba in 1906 and has lived in Dauphin since 1935.
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Albert M. Simpson
Dauphin
Manitoba
Scott Memorial Hall
Winnipeg
Grand Black Chapter
Royal Black Knights of Ireland
Mr. Simpson
United Church
Wiarton
Ont
Albert Sampson
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Eamon de Valera
Fianna Fair Party
John A Castello
Ireland
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Padlock
Heads District Bar Association
Red Shield
Saskatchewan Island
National Parks Branch
R. W. Dicks
J. Anderson
E. M. Erickson
E. N. McGirr
Pidwards Lake
Dorothy Whg
Dauphin Legion
R. J. McConeghy
Elaine Merrell
Noreen Shick
Gail Zapling
Amy Brown
Sharon Chute
Elaine Snart
Pat McBride
Leona Evasiuk
Pat Wilson
Dot McCallum
Bob Beaudette
Ray Harpham
Judy Cooke
Willa Lennartz
Keren MacLean
Paulette Comeman
Merna Feutfel
Jil Love
Consida White
Catherine Fulbrook
Mariene Shumanski
Gwen Lunsted
Diane Palmer
Bill
Westmore Subdivision
J. 5
Oliphant
Moody and Moore
Allard Motors
Brandeis
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