Seven years of space progress drive public optimism
The article recalls Sputnik and the rapid U S and Soviet space advances, noting America’s mobilization and a shift from fear to confidence. It covers bilingualism debates in Canada, the Welcome sign controversy, and cautions against hatred toward Germans in Manitoba. It also previews an election, cites Pearson and Diefenbaker campaign promises, and questions fiscal sustainability of programs amidst taxes and Medicare.
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Sputnik
United States
Free World
Outer Space
Transcona
Canada
Pearson
B.C
Vancouver
Prince George
Diefenbaker
Quebec
Edmonton Wedding Exceeds Pearls at Déclan Details
At Edmonton Aitev, Pithintin LS Maat exchanged vows officiated by Simpeon. The bride wore a pearl trim veil and train, carried Johanne Hill roses with a white gardenia. Attendants wore satin and crepe gowns in gold mint green and champagne tones. A reception for 135 guests followed at the Highway Motor Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Aitev
Simpeon
Jim Hlady
RS. Edgar
G. J. Brotherston
Highway Motor Hotel
Sylvana Brotherston
West Coast
Naida
H. T. Trethewey
Colbert Goodwin Exchange Vows in Winnipeg Church
Rev J B Barber officiated at Harstone United Church Winnipeg for the July 31 1965 wedding of Donna Rae Goodwin and Dr G James Colbert. The ceremony featured a double ring, bridal party including Merle Taylorson Heather Bird and dressed in blue crystal charm gowns. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm at Minitonas after a short honeymoon.
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J. B. Barber
Harstone United Church
Winnipeg
Donna Rae Goodwin
Mildred Goodwin
Geo. E. Goodwin
G. James Colbert
Grace Colbert
Tom Colbert
Janet ‘Adameca
Evelyn Corbin
History snapshot of 1846 Red River garrison arrival
A brigade of six York boats carrying 346 British soldiers and families arrived at Red River to reinforce Rupert's Land. Maj John Folliott Crofton led the garrison, felt ambivalent toward settlers, and described harsh punishment of deserters, noting cultural tensions among Scots, Irish, and English troops.
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York
Hudson's Bay Company
Rupert's Land
Red River
Oregon
John Folliott Crofton
Victor
Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
Crofton
Slender
Anne Page
Albion-his Vows Exchanged at Carberry
Katherine Pearl Manns wed James Keith Addison in St Agnes Anglican Church Carberry on August 21 at 4 pm. Miss Linda Manns and Miss Barbara Collins were maids. The couple honeymooned in Banff and Lake Louise and will reside in Brandon. Out of town guests came from Burlington Outram Winnipeg Brandon Stonewall Gladstone Petersfield.
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St Agnes Anglican Church
Katherine Pearl
Harold J. Manns
Pine Creek
James Keith Addison
Carberry
Hazel Bannister
Bron | Bailey
Linda Manns
Barbara Collins
Debra
Donna Manns
Manns
Dennis Lewis
Brian Manns
Carberry Community Hall
Robert Manns
Banff
Per
Lake Louise
Addison
Ste. 1
Twentieth St. Brandon
Burlington, Ont
Outram
Sask
Winnipeg
Brandon
Stonewall
Gladstone
Petersfield
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The
Russia
Old Earth
Camp Shilo
Manitoba
NATO
Pithintin LS Maat
Décontan
Colbert Goodwin
Winipeg
Daryl Venning
Bluesky
Alta
Geo. Koutecky
Minitonas
Glen Taylorson
MacGregor
Elwood Colbert
Barber
John Suderman
Macgregor Herald
MacGregor, Sanitobe
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Ontario
Audit Bureau OF Sanatoba
Atle McGregor
Sirculationssociation
Albion
Mrs. J. K. Addison
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