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Hamiota Echo

Location

Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 05, 1958

Page

6

King of Diamonds at Mwadai Gates Draws Guards

A Canadian geologist uncovers the world’s richest diamond deposit at Mwadai Tanganyika after six failed attempts. Billionaire John Thoburn Williamson, a noted mining figure who died January 7 1958, lived modestly within the Mwadui compound and reportedly loved mining above all else.

Buckingham Palace Mwadai Tanganyika John Thoburn Williamson Mwadui Dr. Williamson Mousseau Tremblay Montreal P. Getliffe

Civil survival in North America amid bomb threats

The article argues that civil defense should focus on survival skills, not fighting, with training best suited to smaller communities like Cariboo, Peace River, Muskoka, Laurentians, Gaspe and interior New Brunswick. It notes Canada would likely be drawn into any US or UK attack and cities would be targets. Survivors would rely on outside help and better self-reliance.

Canada United States Great Britain Russia Cariboo Peace River District Muskoka Laurentians Gaspe New Brunswick

Be Bops Form Local Dance Band In High River

Local entertainer Keith Huehner organizes a new quartet called the Be-Bops. Lead guitarist Huehner, with Bruce Strachan on piano Glen Grice on drums and Gary Gast on guitar, all hail from Calgary. They plan their first public appearance in High River.

Keith Huehner High River Keith Nite Hawk Bruce Strachan Glen Grice Gary Gast Strachan Grice Gast Calgary the Times Alta

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