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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1955
Page
7
Within the old prison, condemned man Tainter plans an escape from block K with trusted allies and a hidden underground telegraph. He fears only Hardy the head warden and Father Hazzlet as the break defense tightens around their ambitions.
A fragment blends sewing pattern details for children’s corduroy jackets and skirts with a dramatic jailbreak scene. The escaping inmates clash with guards as Tainter uses a gun and fire to blaze a path, aided by Hazzlet until electrical gates trap him.
Vancouver reports Air lines forced to feed some trans Pacific passengers live ants and raw herring. The passengers include penguins gold fish monkeys and an anteater CPA ferried to Canadian zoos a sum of 126 dollars.
Testing of cattle for bovine tuberculosis continues in Saskatchewan with about two thirds of municipalities tested and some multiple times since the province was declared TB free in 1951. Dr. E Carlson notes the work is hampered by distance and small herd sizes as 15 federal vets and 23 to 24 private practitioners assist.
In Terrace British Columbia a large dairy farm owned by Lloyd and Ivan Frank is gradually eroding into the Skeena river. Civic and provincial officials are assessing measures to stop the erosion and protect the property.
From the civic voters list, Vancouver’s population at the start of the year is estimated at 395,016, up 1,516 over the year. Beef and veal account for about half of world meat production.
J A Chris tie, chairman of the highway traffic board, reports that a new traffic sign Yield the Right of Way may be used in Saskatchewan communities. The sign means traffic must stop only when other vehicles approach the intersection.
Instructions describe making butterscotch nut buns with butter brown sugar walnuts and cinnamon sugar, rising and baking at 375. The second item outlines cheese pull-aparts in an 8 inch pan with two cups shredded cheese, rising and baking at 375.
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