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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1966
Page
2
The town struggles with a disputed bridge site linking First Street and Railway Avenue. Council backed a Railway Avenue plan, while Highway officials warned of necessary land purchases and a curb design affecting storage areas. Residents question timing, costs, and land acquisitions amid ongoing review.
In a spirited note the writer argues land acquisition is not the main issue and demands the Town Council and Highways Department announce where a bridge would be built and when. They warn against spending taxpayer money and question $6000 remaining after $204 spent on land clearing. The Pas Indian Band may reimburse funds for storage site work.
The article discusses Canada's early leadership highlighting John A. Macdonald as a central figure among the 14 prime ministers. It frames Canada’s growth as a nation through its political leadership.
The notice outlines August 28 services at 9 00 A M Holy Communion and 11 00 A M Morning Prayer with Sunday School starting soon and a need for teachers. Public meetings include Holiness and Salvation gatherings plus Sunday School and a 7 00 P M Tuesday Home League meeting.
Alliance Church at 250 Patrick Avenue lists midweek activities for Pioneer Girls Bible Study and prayer, Alliance Youth Fellowship, Sunday School and worship services. Divine Worship and Sunday School times at Grace Apostolic Church in LaRose Avenue noted. Rev Carl E Borchardt and Rev G Young heads. Macdonald biographical note concludes with historical context about his role and the 1873 bribery scandal.
The article recounts a sequence of Canadian leaders during Macdonald's era and the immediate years after. It notes Alexander Grant Macdonald's disgrace, Liberal Alexander Mackenzie becoming prime minister, and a string of four Conservative leaders J. J. C. Abbott John Sparrow Thompson Mackenzie Bowell and Charles Tupper, with Tupper holding office for just four months.
TV listings outline a dense August schedule with test patterns luncheon blocks and world turns along with programs like Danger Man Beverly Hillbillies and CFL football. The page also notes dates for August 24 to 29 including To Tell the Truth Bucking performances and a placeholder sign off.
The snippet lists daily broadcasts from Friday August 26 through Tuesday August 30 featuring CBC staples. Programs include Hogan's Heroes Asphal t Jungle Man Called Shenandoah BBC News and more with times from early morning to late night. It formats a city grid of shows like Nature of Things Fugitive Singalong Jubilee and The Man from U N C L E among others.
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