Community Helpers in Cement WorkPhoto Lineup
Women named assist wheelbarrow and gravel tasks around a cement mixer while a group of friendly locals pose for The News photographer. In the background are Robert Gregg Marcelo Valentini Herbert Mueller Jack Osgoode Mrs. Robert Gregg Miss Joan Elder and others.
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J. Osgoode
J. Jangula
H. Mueller
A.’ Franks
Robert Gregg
Marcello Valentini
Herbert Mueller
Jack Osgoode
Robert
Prison Riot at Headingley Jail Endangers Inmates
RCMP used tear gas on two prisoner cages at Headingley jail near Winnipeg to quell a five hour riot by about 32 inmates sparked by food complaints. Windows were broken, radiators ripped out, a cell door torn, and wash facilities damaged as water soaked lower floors.
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Headingley
Man
RCMP
Headingley Jail
Winnipeg
Redcliff Residents Build Their Own Sidewalks
Redcliff residents embrace a self help sidewalk program begun in 1953 to curb muddy and rut filled walks. With town supplies and forms, eight to ten town workers plus block families complete cement sidewalks on 20 blocks this year.
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Second St
Redcliff
Medicine Hat
Glasstown
West
A. V. Britt
Rhee Extends Ultimatum Deadline
President Syngman Rhee extended the midnight deadline for the four power Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission to withdraw from Korea and urged restraint in demonstrations. He cited U S assurances of near term withdrawal talks and warned against further mob attacks on the Wolmi Island truce team compound in Inchon harbor.
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Rhee
Washington
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Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission
Government
Office of Public Information
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Western Welcome for Kootenay Boy Scouts
About 70 BC Kootenay district Scouts plan a Western welcome in Medicine Hat before the eighth Boy Scouts Jamboree at Niagara on the Lake. They will tour Kirk Ceramics and Medicine Hat Potteries, use Rotary and Robertson pools, and ride a CPR train to join Alberta Scouts for the event.
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Kootenay
British Columbia
Little League Moms Serve Behind The Scenes
A tribute to Little League mothers who drive players to practices, cook meals, wash uniforms, comfort players after losses, and endure criticism from managers. The piece notes moms face occupational strains tied to baseball and urges readers to recall their essential support during playoff finals.
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Junior
Medicine Hat
Federal budget deficit revised down in 1954-55
Ottawa reports the 1954-55 deficit at 151.85 million, $42.15 million lower than Finance Minister Harris projected in April. Revenue rose by about 16 million led by income tax gains, while defense spending fell by 26 million. Canada’s net debt March 31, 1955 stood at 11.263 billion, up from 11.116 billion a year earlier. Total revenues ended at 4.124 billion, below 1953-54 levels.
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Harris
Canada
Hot Weather Ripens Lush Crops Across Southern Alberta
Weather in southern Alberta boosted grain ripening with swathing under way in Seven Persons and Whitla areas. Alberta Wheat Pool agent Glen Farnhan said crops will set record yields with wheat 30 to 35 bushels per acre and rye 20 to 25. Aphids mainly light except Granum and Monarch where significant losses occurred. Hillspring faced severe hail damage with 4,000 acres flattened.
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Good Crops in Bow Island Area
Bow Island reports rye swathing across the district with most now in swaths. Barley and wheat swathing began this week while no grain has been threshed yet. Grains reach up to six feet in height in some areas and winds have caused leaning. Harvesting should be longer though grain is in good condition. Hot weather provides ideal harvest conditions.
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Bow Island
Canso causeway opens in Mulgrave Nova Scotia
News Bulletin reports the $23 million Canso causeway in Mulgrave opening today hailed as an engineer triumph of the decade. Also recapped are Erich Gimpel's deportation to Germany and a Vancouver police controversy amid a fatal bus plunge on St Barnard Pass killing at least 25 French holidaymakers.
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St. Barnard Pass
City Finances In Black Utilities Bellwether In The Prosperity Parade
Medicine Hat reports a six month surplus of 68230 on total income 1497278 against disbursements 1429048. Utilities account earnings reach a new peak with six month sales 620414, expenses 502823, net 117591. Calgary Power reimbursements 86148 aid operating cost. debenture payments 108000. Direct city revenue 558870 includes taxes licenses grants and parking meters.
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A. T. Legge
Calgary Power Ltd
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Redcliff
Ross Creek
Miss Canada Visits Her Old Home Town
Dalyce Smith Miss Canada 1955 24 year old from Dawson Creek arrives in Bow Island with her mother to visit family including grandmother Mrs Anna Kjaidgard and aunts Mrs Cecil Lynn and Mrs Roland Martin. She is en route to Toronto and New York before competing in Miss America in Atlantic City on Sept 5. Her mother is a former Bow Island girl and Dalyce became engaged last Tuesday to athlete Marc Crozier of Banff.
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Dalyce Smith
Dawson Creek
Anna Kjaidgard
Cecil Lynn
Roland Martin
Toronto
New York
Atlantic City
Dalyce
Canada
Marc Crozier
Banff
Building code probes and bridge guard replacement in Gas City
Civic authorities consider prosecutions of some building contractors for faulty work while building inspectors push closer supervision to ensure value. The aluminum splash guard on Finlay bridge is replaced with an interior guard to prevent past damage. Weather permitting, a baseball tournament concludes tonight with Medicine Hat facing Vauxhall for first place, and Brooks vs Picture Butte for third.
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Riverside
Medicine Hat
Vauxhall
Brooks
Picture Butte
Termite barroom tale and Grey Cup chatter echo regional sports
The column mixes colorful sports gossip from football to baseball and hockey. It notes Smitty missing a Lions try and recalls Kenny Smith, mentions the Charleston YMCA color controversy in Little League, praises Grey Cup chatter, A’s crowd figures, and Alberta local sports figures like ACHS gridiron plans and Katie Wilson’s Canadian Open run.
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Don Smith
Tigers
OP Toe Fisher
British ‘Columbia Lions
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Kenny
Boston Bruin
South Carolina
Charleston
Ebony Colored
Thomas Mann Dies In Swiss Hospital
Thomas Mann a German author and foe of Nazi Germany died at the Cantonal Hospital in Zurich at age 80 from a blood clot. He moved to near Zurich decades ago and became an American citizen after fleeing the war. He remained active writing and reading, taking daily walks in his garden.
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Switzerland
Thomas Mann
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Mann
America
Europe
Luebreck
Holland
Lake Zurich
Weather Front Clears. Warmth Expected Sunday
A gradual clearing is expected in southern regions with a trend to warmer weather on Sunday.
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Edmonton
Smilestones Playful Exchange on Senses
In a humorous exchange, a child named Willie is asked to name the seven senses. He responds with a witty twist listing touch sight smelling taste hearing common and horse, prompting amusement.
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Willie
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