Blasts test shelters and geopolitical tensions across the world
Reports describe atomic blast effects on concrete shelters with two dogs surviving near ground zero and tests proceeding on blast biology. Separate dispatches note Franco-Vietnam tensions as France accuses Diem’s regime of framing charges, while India seeks talks with China over Formosa. Saskatchewan floods threaten crops and prompt disaster-area considerations as Australia and Canada back wheat renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethroom
Cwll
Australia
Canada
Howe
New Zealand
United States
Radio Communication Secrets of Local RCMP Examined
Morris Mymko Vernon Green Brent Hawkins Brian Steffler and Jim Clyde head hidden with Harold Gill operating. The background features Sylvia Yaroslawski Gail Spafford Carol Slobodzian captain for the Henderson patrol and Elaine Snart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Mymko
Vernon Green
Brent Hawkins
Brian Steffler
Jim Clyde
Harold Gill
Sylvia Yaroslawski
Gail Spafford
Carol Slobodzian
Henderson Patrol
Elaine Snart
April Temperature and Rainfall Report for Dauphin
April 1955 in the Dauphin district featured warm conditions with a mean of 42.8 degrees and a high of 53.2 degrees while the low settled at 32.4 degrees. Rainfall was notable, totaling 7.18 inches, marking a standout category in the month’s weather data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Dauphin
Dauphin Livestock Show and Sale Planned for Friday
The third annual Dauphin Livestock Show and Sale is set for Friday at the Dauphin Livestock Arena. Judging begins at 9 a.m. and the sale starts at 1 30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Northern Manitoba Livestock Association and the Dauphin Agricultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
The
Northern Manitoba Livestock Association
Dauphin Agricultural Society
Dauphin Livestock Arena
Councillors Discuss Water Sewer Policy For MacKay Indian School
Dauphin town council debated three aspects of the proposed MacKay Indian Residential School to be built on the old fairgrounds site. The only council approval involved granting permission to build a roof drainage sewer to the Vermilion river with a storm-sewer route extending to the north-west corner of the property and 150 feet to the river embankment. Mayor Bulimore cited a letter from Mayor Cuelenaere signaling no cause for concern based on Dauphin’s Prince Albert school experience.
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MacKay
Fairgrounds
Town Council
Indian Affairs Branch
Federal Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Pro
W. L. Bulimore
John M. Cuelenaere
Prince Albert
Dauphin
Prince Albert Indian School Praised By Mayor
Mayor John M. Cuelenaere of Prince Albert sends a letter endorsing the Anglican run Indian residential school. He notes community sports, well behaved children, and pride in the school, stating residents have no cause for concern. The letter was read by Dauphin Mayor W. L. Bullmore, who declared strong support and interest in building projects to boost employment and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Cuelenaere
Prince Albert
Dauphin
W. L. Bullmore
Bullmore
Dauphin Considers 26 mph Speed Limit Change
Dauphin town council, led by Councillor A Buckwold, moves to reduce the built up area limit to 26 mph pending approval by the municipal and public utility board. Chief Litthewood reports private car patrols in plain clothes will be used to enforce the new limit, with no warnings and immediate prosecutions for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Buckwold
Dauphin
Municipal and Public Utility Board
S. B. H. Litthewood
School Patrol Tours RCMP Operations for Safety Training
Twenty four Dauphin elementary patrol members from Whitmore and Henderson schools visited RCMP facilities in Dauphin. They rode in radio cars, toured the radio room, and met officials including Sgt Littlewood and Const Eckert. A weather chat and accident-room briefing preceded a final lecture on safety duties, with praise from Inspector McClinton and community leaders.
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Henderson and Whitmore School
R.C.M.P
Dauphin Federal Building
Sandra Marsh
Michael Fendick
The
Whitmore
Dauphin
Dauphin Lions Club
Henderson
RCMP
Federal Building
S. B. H. Littlewood
Henry Eckert
Sisevehane
Vernon Green
Whitmore Patrol
Brandon
Vernon
Rural council sells dragline to Hatch for work
The rural council of Dauphin at a special meeting passed a by law to sell the municipal dragline to Howard C. Hatch of McCreary for 6000 to be paid in work. Hatch will take possession July 15 after receiving all dragline work in 1955 and 1956 except wards 1 and 2. The dragline was bought by the municipality in 1944.
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Rural Council of
Dauphin
Howard C. Hatch
McCreary
Mr. Hatch
District Farmers Protest Over PFAA Non-Payments
Dauphin district farmers challenged PFAA funding decisions at the council chambers. They argued several blocks were ineligible though grain weights suggest lower yields, and requested a reassessment of township 24 range 19. Delegations pressed supervisor A E Clarke and former MP Ward for review after inspectors’ reports.
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PFAA
Dauphin District
Praire Farm Assistance Act
P.F.A.A
A. E. Clarke
Stonewall
Dauphin Council
Mr. Clarke
Board of Review
Lee
Selkirk
R. E. Forbes
Howard Campbell
Walter Durston
Jum Bliss
Cecil Durston
W. J. Ward
Dauphin
Area Board
Clarke
Mr. Ward
Ochre River
Indian Affairs to build Dauphin residential school this year
R S Davis regional supervisor of Indian Affairs announced in Winnipeg that the department will begin construction of a residential school in Dauphin later this year. The statement confirms the project timeline and the government’s intent to expand Indigenous education facilities.
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Department of Indian Affairs
Dauphin
R. S. Davis
Indian Affairs
Winnipeg
Mayor Accused of Influencing Indian School Vote Controversy
Reports claim the mayor pushed the Indian school question through council by influence. Councillors deny influence and debate whether water and sewer service should be laid to the Indian school property. Sneath notes council usually sells only if service is planned. call for government aid due to high town share for sparse areas.
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BD. W. Hnatiuk
L. G. Sneath
Hnatiuk
Retail Outlets to be Listed by Dauphin Merchants
Following a request from the Dauphin Retail Merchants Association the town council agreed to provide a list of business places classified as retail outlets. At a April 29 meeting a resolution authorized circulating a petition to all stores to close at 6 p m on Saturday nights or for the first eight months of the year.
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Dauphin Retail Merchants’ Association
Dramatic Festival Awards Honor Little Theatre Entries
The Dauphin drama festival crowned Little Theatre entry Andrew McMurty Immigrant best play directed by Mrs O Hoare. C C Wright repeated best actor, Sheila Jasper won best actress for Sunday Costs Five Pesos. OCTI’s Nobody Sleeps won best junior play with Miss McMahon directing.
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Andrew McMurty
Dr. C. C. Wright
Sheila Jasper
Little Theatre
Mrs. O Hoare
Fox
Octi
Miss ©. McMahon
Ben Shewtelt
Shewfelt
Ittle Theatre
Eclipse
Creary
Dauphin
Dr. Wright
Jack Had- Greil
Omar Carriere
Berta
Audrey Shore
Ann Riley
Miss Shore
Lady 7
Missy
Marty
L. E. Scott
Saskatoon
J., Weston
Jack Henderson
Audrey ‘Shore
Jack Nixon
Frank Scardina
Bill Pickage
Lucille Morisseau
Ig Booth
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France
Ngo Dinh Diem
South Viet Nam
Binh Xuyen Indochina
Paul Ely
Saigon
Diem
Paris
Arege
Binh Xuyen
India
V. K. Krishna Menon
New Delhi
Red China
Chou En-Lai
Saskatchewan
St. Laurent
J. B. Harrington
University of Saskatchewan
Harry Eccles
Roger
R.C.M.P. Radio Communications
Weldon Sokulski
Lions Club
Garry Winfield
Willmore School
Photos By
Norman Krass
Dauphin Records
Scho
P.A. Indian School
J. H. McClinton
Rory Hollyoake
J. Silobodzian
Rural Council
Drama
Cliff ‘Matthews
Ann ‘Riley
Ron Bashford
Ce. Wright
Jean
Ferguson Charies
Volk
Lad Hutchison
Willie Kutcher
Sheila MacRae
Gwen Robb
Gwen Griffin
Sally Walker
Tom Reed
John Wallace
David Bliss
Audrey
A A. Hirschfield
Lake Dore
Z .A. J. Baczkowski
Roger Gaudet
Aviator
Eileen
Perry
Miss McMahon
DCTI
Forbes
Joy McCrae
Eleanor Campbell
Tom Love
Jack. Henderson
M. G. Peebles
N. McGirr
B. C. Goodhand
Hugh Fox
Stewart McLean
A. J. Middleditch
Archie Inkster
Bob Dale
Bill Perry
M. Milne
J. C. McMurray
R. B. Baskerville
H. E. Fox
Rose McColl
Donna Stewart
Adeline Lazaruk
M. Solar
L. Stewart
J. M. Henderson
W. Caldwell
Mrs. M. Solar
Gertrude McIinnis
Margaret Kirig
Lillian Chomakewich
Andries
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