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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 28, 1953
Page
9
Convict No. 614868 escapes over the granite prison wall using hidden toe grips. He follows a wavering light, climbs onto a railroad spur, and swings onto the tracks. A misjudged leap sends him to his death as guards conclude he reentered the prison after following a distant plane light.
Blue Bonnet Margarine presents a nine week contest with $500 first prize and 200 additional prizes. Weekly drawings award 23 prizes including McBrine’s Comet Aeropack bag and Sportsman portable radios. Final week ends midnight July 11. Simple rules appear on packages.
Leo Dolan of the Canadian Travel Bureau warned against copying U.S. customs to lure visitors. He urged Canadians to be honest courteous and plainly nice to tourists as the key to a thriving tourist trade in Canada.
The May 23 issue features Saskatchewan Adventure by Bill Wolf praising arctic grayling northern pike and lake trout in northern Saskatchewan. The piece highlights Cree Lake beaches and lakes like Cree Caren and Black as premier angling spots. Wolf notes pioneers among grayling anglers and predicts a rush, urging patience due to northern pace.
Edmonton officials announced the city’s population at 183,411, a rise of 14,215 in the past year and the largest 12 month gain in four decades. Incorporating Beverly and Jasper Place brings Greater Edmonton to 198,193, with Namao and Griesbach additions pushing toward 200,000. Officials say the higher figure secures a larger provincial grant.
Screen painting protects metal screens from rust and stains. Steel or iron mesh is coated to prevent rust. copper and bronze corrode and stain, so a protective coating is advised. Spar varnish or screen enamels are applied with spray, brush, or a carpeted applicator, then the frame is painted after both sides are coated.
The Porcupine River in the Yukon Territory runs about 150 miles in length according to regional observations.
The Canadian forests cover 1.299.730 square miles with 764.233 productive in Alberta and Manitoba. The industry employs about half a million, with payroll exceeding one billion dollars and a forest product value over three billion annually. Crown ownership dominates most areas and key species include white spruce and jack pine. 1951 52 revenue and product values are cited, with a plea for conservation and fire prevention by the Canadian Forestry Association.
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