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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
7
Two apartment roommates Anne and Kay contend over a letter from Joe suggesting faith and doubt. Kay bets on no letter arriving while Anne clings to hope, then a mistaken postal delivery exposes truth as a bold knock at the door hints at consequences.
Alberta remains the leading coal producer, accounting for about 50 percent of Canadian coal production, with key mines contributing to national energy supply. Provincial output shapes national energy policy and export potential.
Western briefs report on Maple Creek burial of Phil Williams an NWMP veteran who guarded Riel and attended his hanging. Calgary hosts RCMP traffic officer motorcycle school as roads harden while graveled routes pose danger. Edmonton police fail to catch a runaway cow after initial containment. Winnipeg musician John Hempseed comments on bassoon temperament. Yorkton sees a street shoe shine vending machine. Edmonton undertakes a $1,000,000 photographic survey of Alberta for oil data. Cranbrook renews province police protection with a $10,498 annual contract.
Regina reports motorists must carry pink slips as proof of financial responsibility when driving in Manitoba and British Columbia. The Saskatchewan government insurance offices in Regina Saskatoon or Prince Albert issue them and advise letters for travelers even if not entering those provinces. Include license number vehicle details and travel province.
More than 1,000 workers and millions of dollars in equipment accompany a high profile pipeline project from Edmonton toward the Great Lakes region. The build up signals a major logistical effort with substantial investment and manpower.
Vancouver reports CN president Donald Gordon backs a long term project to reroute 42 miles of mainline through Fraser Canyon in British Columbia. The plan, estimated at 150 to 175 million dollars, would span 20 to 25 years and avoid yearly repair costs after severe floods and heavy snows.
Alberta dairy report shows central and northern milk output up 11.7 percent for April. Butter and cheddar cheese production rise. April butter output 2,288,000 pounds, cheese 226,000 pounds. Butter stored in Edmonton May 1 at 2,318,000 pounds.
William Biton and G S Roden announce colored salt in red green and yellow will soon be sold in local groceries. They say the decorative salt will brighten tables.
The long tunnels over the Fraser face snow flood and rock slides as engineers assess future freight traffic profitability. The project hinges on whether freight business remains viable in coming years.
A historical note states that the mail box was invented in 1810 by Thomas Brown, who was then serving as governor of Florida. The claim places Brown as the innovator of a key postal convenience in early 19th century America.
Oshkosh Filter & Water Softener Co. of Oshkosh Wisconsin has created a Canadian subsidiary to build a plant in Brandon Manitoba. The initial workforce of about 15 will manufacture water softeners iron removal filters neutralizers and other treatment equipment. Eight months later officials say automatic electric water heaters will be added to the Canada made line.
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