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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
2
Obituary tribute to Charles Clark founder editor of The High River Times Alberts 1905 pioneer editor who helped build Western Canada. The piece honors his decades of work and calls on younger editors to uphold his high standards and dedication to the provinces.
The article reviews steady progress in medical research from vaccination to drugs like dihydrostreptomycin for tuberculosis. It notes Canada’s role in care and global deaths from tuberculosis reaching 4 to 5 million annually, while optimistic about a potential cure and continued fight against cancer and other diseases.
Calgary reports details of a proposed 800 mile natural gas pipeline from Peace River district to Vancouver funded by Peace River Natural Gas Company and associates. The project would cost between 50 million and 106 million dollars and depend on proven gas reserves.
In New York Jack Jucker a 24 year old diamond merchant was lured by a phony call to display $3000 worth of jewels in a hotel room. Three men seized the gems but two detectives outside ordered the bandits to surrender. Jucker proved clever in the end.
During his ten year rule Richard the Lion Hearted spent little more than six months in England. His wife Berengaria never visited the realm she ruled. Richard reigned from 1189 to 1199.
When body temperature rises above 107 degrees even briefly, death is nearly certain. This perilous threshold underscores the fatal risks of extreme heat exposure and heat stroke.
Lloydminster Saskatchewan sees renewed oil activity on the Alberta Saskatchewan border as heavy crude from Lloydminster gains demand with road building, new markets for furnace oils, and a second refinery nearing full production. The shift includes plans to convert locomotives to oil and supply bunkers for ships heading to Vancouver.
A collection of brief, punchy jokes and social barbs. It riffs on bridge etiquette, church fundraising, public behavior, police civility, racial stereotypes, and quirky misunderstandings in a quick-fire sequence with a late 20th century tone.
Dr. J. A. Betty challenges estimates of 300,000,000 tons of iron ore in the Quebec-Labrador field. He says much ore lies beneath surface cover and could total billions. A district map accompanies the discussion.
Edmonton officials report marauding wolf packs killing much of the northern wild game and now entering populated areas in search of food. Forest rangers at a three day conference say hunger drove wolves south after game numbers declined. Livestock and pets have fallen to wolves within reach of homes as settlers stay ready with rifles at night.
Vancouver Province reports veteran curler Frank Avery doubts training is essential to title success. He recounts past glories, including the 1943 Consols win and a dramatic 1946 Dominion playoff at Saskatoon where his tactics kept a 6,000-strong crowd enthralled, aided by a mix of training and relaxation.
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