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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1945
Page
8
In a tense driveway scene at the Last Chance, Nels Border and Sonya Carlson stand close as Marty Summers peels away in his truck. Summers mutters a remark about a traffic manager proposal, prompting a sharp reaction.
Sonya Carlson runs the Last Chance Diner for weary truckers near Lampshade Mountain. She yearns for Nels Borden the 22 ton diesel driver while a past tragedy haunts her. A fire at the diner prompts Nels to rescue him and sparks fly as tension and affection collide.
Britain will launch road convoys of 50 to 60 moving shop windows this autumn in a five continent campaign to revive wartime lost markets. The Trade Expeditions Ltd project aids small manufacturers without overseas selling teams. Each caravan has 10 ex servicemen to demonstrate samples. Exhibitions and fairs will visit key centres, with initial consignments to South Africa and South America.
The Anne Adams Pattern 4552 features a feminine design with new flare sleeves and a front button placket. It comes in sizes 12 to 42 with size 16 requiring 37 3/8 yards of 35 inch material and a contrasting yardage. Orders should include size name address and style number sent to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Manitoba.
Mayor Emile Aubert of Barcelonette received a Scot's dirk as a souvenir after Major Edgar a Highland officer parachuted into the Alpine village on June 7 1943. The Scotsman trained Maquis fighters along the Ubaye valley aiding the defense and liberation of Larche while wearing Highland dress and rallying locals.
Cabinet debates postwar plans including conscription and possible continuation of air raid precautions. No decision yet, but most ministers reportedly favor keeping ARP as a peacetime institution.
The Manchester Guardian and Toronto Star compare longevity of leaders since 1783. Among 29 British premiers, seven did not reach 70. Living Canadians King Bennett Meighen are 70 or older, while eight deceased include Thompson 50 and Tupper 94. A Turkoman joke ends with divorce if permission lacks return.
The Ukrainian Canadian Services Club in London grows with Sgt Helen Kozicky organizing activities. CWAC members assist in entertainment as 1300 on the club register attend events. Kozicky visits hospitals in England to invite wounded soldiers to the club when in town.
A koala relies on moisture from young eucalyptus leaves rather than drinking water. The animal’s adaptation allows it to live in its arboreal habitat by extracting hydration from its foliage.
A Peterborough Examiner letter argues to replace Mother's Day and Father's Day with a single Family Day on December 25. The author claims this would curb numerous ritual days and restore Christmas to its family focus, criticizing modern spending around holidays.
Chrysler officials confirm a new tank named A8 T-26 described by War Undersecretary Patterson as the answer to the German Tiger. Patterson called it the most powerful built, with wide tracks for mud flotation and a 90mm gun delivering superior firepower.
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