Controversy Over Flooding South Indian Lake Habitat Plan
The piece argues for government backed planning and compensation for relocating the 600 residents of South Indian Lake to create a new habitat and hydro power benefits. It contrasts past floodings, calls for cooperation with government, and stresses community support and practical benefits for Manitoba’s north.
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Grand Rapids
South Indian Lake
Moose Lake
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba
March 1969 Weather Averages and Extremes
March 1969 posted average temperature 12.1 degrees with a high of 42 and a low of -19. Snowfall reached 5.5 inches, versus 50 year averages of 12.3 degrees and 11.7 inches. Record high 59 on March 20, 1928. record low 43 on March 3, 1939. most snow in March 1953 with 27.6 inches.
Crossing the Dateline on a Pacific Flight
The journal describes crossing the International Date Line from Pago Pago to Los Angeles creating a repeated Tuesday and an extra eight days then noting the reverse crossing removes a day. It mentions crossing the Equator as part of the voyage’s tropical maneuvers.
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Pago Pago
Los Angeles
Voyage Log Near Equator en Route to Los Angeles
Harold Wells notes sea temperature drop from 82 to 74 after crossing the Equator as the ship heads toward Los Angeles. He reports rough weather, a Lava Lava party, deck activities, and observations of South Sea islands with two island types. The voyage lacks port calls for over 4000 miles and continues toward America with calmer moments and daily social events.
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King Neptune
Los Angeles
San Pedro
America
South Sea Islands
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Qesso
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Esso
Harold Wells
Carnegie
BA Products
Rambler Cars
PHON
Bowe’s Mobile Homes Ltd
the Pas
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Nova Scotia
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