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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1960
Page
4
A six foot Great Dane entered Mr and Mrs David Fraser's Halbeowen night party and befriended guests. The dog refuses to depart the building, despite efforts by Mr Fraser and the manager to locate the owner. It has socialized with residents and drawn food support, with no one able to evict it.
The Joint Committee of the Churches accepted the translation of the New Testament for the Bible titled The New English Bible. The Old Testament and Apocrypha remain in progress, with printing by Oxford and Cambridge University Presses for global release. The committee includes representatives from major English speaking denominations and societies.
Veterans Minister Gordon Churchill and officials visit Vimy France on November 6 to honor 120000 Canadians who died in both world wars. Churchill places a wreath before the Vimy monument recalling 30000 Canadian deaths in the Artois region in the First World War.
Former McGill chief of surgery Dr Gavin Miller told a Royal Victoria Hospital homecoming panel that medicine should not prolong life with every procedure. He argued that choosing not to treat an inoperable cancer patient is not euthanasia, but prolonging life needlessly is.
In 1621 the friendly Indian Samoset gave Miles Standish corn kernels and guidance on planting. This story marks the white man s first introduction to corn in Plymouth Colony.
The tale follows Kirk Douglas born in Amsterdam New York to Russian parents. He worked odd jobs saved two hundred dollars and pursued drama. After Navy service he rose to fame with Kiss and Tell and later classics like The Vikings Lust for Life and Spartacus. The article predicts Academy Awards for Spartacus.
Police say Norma Jean Rojas, 34, a Republican, stabbed her husband Victor Rojas, 44, during a dispute about which TV program to watch. Investigators report the concession was Welk versus Kennedy, with the fatal chest wound occurring in the quarrel.
A dark eerie Halloween scene invites readers to cut out bottom figures and place them in the spook picture with correct perspective. Then color the artwork using blacks and dark blues to evoke a real frightful atmosphere.
Jack Cooper of Chesterfield says he cannot afford to work after three years unemployed. He admits earning a small weekly amount from benefits and has seven children. Authorities note he once worked in May 1947 as an attendant in pits earning nine pounds and ten shillings weekly.
The Royal University of Malta traces its origin to 1769 when it was established from the College of the Society of Jesus founded in 1592 marking a long tradition of higher learning on the island.
Health department reports 23 polio cases in the week ended October 29, down from 31 the prior week and 59 in the comparable 1959 week. Year to date totals show 629 cases versus 1711 last year, with Quebec and Alberta hardest hit at 10 and 8 cases respectively. Saskatchewan and British Columbia report smaller numbers and other provinces show varied totals.
Movie star Clark Gable was stricken Sunday at his suburban Encino residence and rushed by ambulance to a hospital. Doctors said rapid oxygen use likely prevented worse damage and Mrs Kay Gable called it a miracle as the 59 year old, pregnant wife and fifth spouse, rested satisfactory amid recovery talks.
A British Columbia Kamloops trout may reach a weight of 35 pounds. The report notes the large size of the fish, highlighting its potential as a notable catch for anglers in the region.
In Grande Prairie Alta a hunter’s claim I thought it was a deer is disputed after a fatal woods confrontation. Weeklies note the bereaved family’s sorrow and the hunter’s uneasy conscience as communities reflect on loss and responsibility. Bulbs for sale in stores promise easy growth and vibrant spring blooms with newer varieties highlighted for gardeners.
Kimberly News reports on the hiring preference debate over whether four youths are passed over for married women. The piece questions where the youths will gain experience if not hired and explores possible causes and outcomes.
The Humboldt Sask Journal notes that misaligned currency valuations strain goodwill between Canada and the United States. It argues visitors should not be told their money is worth less, as stronger public relations would encourage American tourism to Canada.
The Napanee Post Express warns that vast unused farm acres and ongoing erosion threaten future food supply. Two generations hence land scarcity could become a serious handicap for the population, urging action to preserve productive soil.
In weathered notes from Grande Prairie Herald Tribune and other papers, experts argue accidents on straight stretches point to highway hypnosis. Calls rise for stricter driver testing and periodic reexaminations to screen risky motorists.
Ted Lindsay retired last summer after 16 NHL seasons with Detroit and Chicago. He played 999 regular season games, finishing one game short of 1,000.
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