Never Such Desolation Desperation after Red River flood near Winnipeg
Canadian Press report by Bert Hooper from Winnipeg describes nine days stranded at CKRC transmitter site in St. Vital. crews battled floodwaters to protect equipment, witnessed widespread ruin among mink and fox farms, homes, and livestock. boats ferried people and supplies as desolation stretched across the area.
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Bert Hooper
Winnipeg
CKRC
St. Vital
Red River
St. Mary's Avenue
Buass
Red Cross
Separation of Twins Ends in Death of Beth
Dr William Freebury led the team at the small Tofield hospital in the separation of nine pound twelve ounce twins. Beverley and Brenda died after the complex operation due to fused livers shared pericardial sack and limited chest space. The father donated skin grafts and the mother 20 year old Mrs A Bud Townsend received condolences from medical staff across the dominion.
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William Freebury
Tofield
Bud) Townsend
Freebury
Townsend
Dominion
Cmedical
Bailey S. Allin
Beverley
Brenda
Allin
Little Fear of Meat Tariff Jump
Ottawa officials reject signs of a U S move to raise the tariff on Canadian dressed beef. They cite Washington discussions and say only a small portion of U S beef consumption comes from Canada, with no indication of a tariff change.
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Ottawa
United States
Washington
Chan Gurney
Rep. S.D
Canada
U.S
Anti-Histamine Drug Claims 100 Percent Cold Cure
A US Public Health Service physician reported that the antihistamine drug Trimeton was 100 percent effective in curing head colds in 168 men. Dr. Martin Ziperyn said the study at the US Maritime Service Training School in Alameda California showed cure within 16 hours when given within 24 hours of onset.
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Cleveland
United States Public Health Service
Martin Ziperyn
Public’ Health Service
United States Marine Medical And‘dental Association
US Maritime Service
Alameda
Calif
Chler Trimeton
Ziperyn
Red River Flood Recovers as Winnipeg Sees Drop in Levels
The Red River eased to a slow drop in Winnipeg and St Boniface after weeks of record flooding. Officials warn minor fluctuations may continue before a gradual decline resumes, while thousands evacuate and relief efforts expand across southern Manitoba.
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Grand Forks
N.D
Red River
Red
Winnipeg
D. M. Stephens
Manitoba
National Resources
St. Boniface
Assiniboine
Saskatoon
Portage la Prairie
Norwood
Lake Winnipeg
Soggy Give Threatens by Ross Munro
St Boniface Manitoba faces a severe Red River flood as dikes soften around the city and Norwood suburb. Civilians and army engineers battle to hold back rising floodwaters with evacuation risks and limited crossing options.
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ST. Boniface
Man
Norwood
Red River
Kansan Creates a Hearty New Bread For Western Kansas
Morris A Coover of Kinsley creates the Coover loaf a whole wheat blend with added white flour similar to mother’s bread. The loaf weighs 19.5 ounces sells for 15 cents vs regular 18 ounce loaf at 14 cents. The recipe yields 115 one pound loaves and markets the new bread as durable and satisfying.
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Kinsley
Kan
Kansas
Morris A.’ Coover
Mayors Fund Merges Into Manitoba Flood Relief Plan
Winnipeg leaders and officials announced a national appeal to support Manitoba flood relief. Brigadier Morton described the fund as for rehabilitation, with Premier Campbell and Chief Justice Williams among speakers. Mayor Coulter praised dike workers as evacuees face massive financial and housing challenges.
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Winnipeg
CPA National
Manitoba
CBC
R. E. A. Morton
Red Cross
Avncda
Coulter
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund
Roundup of C-54 Sightings Near Watson Lake Investigation
A North West Air Command report says two U.S. airmen aboard a northbound plane spotted a C-54 transport on the ground about 25 miles northwest of Watson Lake. The sighting area overlaps a Jan. 26 C-54 disappearance with 44 aboard. An RCAF Dakota will conduct a square search as northern stations are alerted.
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Edmonton
U.S
Watson Lake
North West Air Command
Ladd’ Field
United States Air Force
Fairbanks
Alaska
RCAF
Anchorage
Great Falls
Montana
Whitehorse
M. Sutherland
Milestone Joke Echoes as Winnipeg Strums
A lone Winnipegger plays guitar by the Red River and riffs on a playful line about building a dike if he knew someone was coming. The moment blends humor with local flair.
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Winnipeg
Lone Winipegger
Red River
Evacuees Brought to General Hospital by RCAF Dakota
An RCAF Dakota landed at 1 20 PM and unloaded ten chronically ill Winnipeg patients for temporary care at the General Hospital. Six air force personnel, an army medical orderly, and volunteer student worker Mrs June Minaket joined the group. She praised the support and noted Medicine Hat had been the farthest field involved. Continued on page seven.
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Rcaf Dakota
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Air Force
Army
June Minaket
R.N
Medicine Hat
Rotary votes thousand dollar aid for Manitoba flood victims
The Rotary club at its regular luncheon voted 1000 dollars to aid Manitoba flood victims. Directors will disburse it at their discretion. The executive later agreed the funds be made available to the local aid to Manitoba fund.
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Rotary ‘Club
Manitoba
Flood relief fund announcements free of charge
The News will publish all announcements of money raising events for flood relief in Manitoba at no charge when gross proceeds are donated to the flood fund. Bookings should be made early and be flexible to avoid conflicts in appeals.
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Manitoba
Bingo and Dance for Manitoba Flood Relief Planned
The Lady Eagles organize a charity bingo and dance at Eagle's Wall on Wednesday night to aid flood relief. The event runs 8 to 10 with free music from two to three bands. A baseball exhibition is set for Athletic Park at 6 15 with S A R Flyers versus Cecil Buffaloes. Receipts support the disaster fund and the winner faces the Tigers Friday at 6 15.
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Lady Eagles
Eagle's Wall
Manitoba
Athletic Park
S.A.R. Flyers
Cecil
Buffaloes
Tigers
Peg Fund Dance Second Announced for May 23
Associated Canadian Travellers announce a major fundraising dance at Connaught Golf Club next Tuesday May 23 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds go to the local flood relief appeal with Connaught granting use of facilities.
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Associated
Connaught Golf Club
Connaught
Travellers Take Supervisory Roles at Club Quarters Music
A brief notice notes gratis music and duties for travellers as they assume supervisory tasks at the club quarters with the musicians' association supplying performances free of charge.
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Musicians’ Association
Manitoba flood relief drive gathers local support
Donations pour in from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Local 125 and others to a Medicine Hat flood relief fund. A committee led by Gordon Simmons plans a Tuesday Red Cross meeting to finalize allocation and boost community collections.
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Manitoba
Medicine Hat
Gordon Simmons
Red Cross
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Walter
Fraser River
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Donald
Bronks Ave
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Toronto
Chartered Banks
Port. Arthur
Port Arthur
Wolf
Vancouver
Fraser
The
Pullmans
Give
Ross Munro
Southam
Ottawa Bureau
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Elas
Provencher Bridge
Marion
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National Appeal
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