Manitoba forest fires prompt broad rethink of response strategy
The Winnipeg paper urges rapid action on Manitoba fires, urging deputy wardens from northern bush pilots, early morning and evening firefighting, more Canso bombers, and faster, local mobilization of manpower and aircraft to curb fires while small. It criticizes reports understating danger and calls for cross department and external input.
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Manitoba
Sterling Lyon
Winnipeg
Department
Berens River
Wabowden
Firefighters urged to reassess response tactics
A local official urges Mr. Lyon to explore all options to deploy his staff and volunteers more effectively during brush fires. He cautions against downplaying incidents with phrases like expected to be under control or light.
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Lyon
The Mighty Bulldog
The piece notes scientists and engineers achieve space travel, cures, and gadgets but laments inability to control aggressive lake flies that drive bathers from the water during hot weekends. It mentions widespread swarms and the impact on swimmers.
Simpson P C Candidate Seeks Manitoba Provincial Seat
Fe deral Churchill Progressive Conservative Association held its annual meeting in The Pas with 148 delegates and eight MLAs. Robert Simpson, nominated by Jim Bilton and Grant McConnell, won unanimous support after a long career, praising past nominees and urging unity while opposing the flag resolution as improperly presented and criticizing Liberal delays on their platform.
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Progressive Conservative Association
Elks Hall
Pas
M.L. A’s
Robert Simpson
Jim Bilton
Swan River
Grant McConnell
Thompson
Mr. Simpsons
People of Canada
Simpson
Progressive Conservative
Northern Area Meeting Opens Con vention Address by Steen
The second part of the Convention featured the Northern Area Meeting opened by Bob Steen, director of the P.C. Provincial organization, with Fred Groves M.L.A. for St. Vital assigning a task on organization. Peter Freeman Manitoba Y.P.C. Association Provincial President extended greetings, followed by Mrs. W. Murison, President of the Women’s Progressive Conservative Association.
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Bob Steen
P.C
Fred Groves
M.L. A
St. Vital
Peter Freeman
Manitoba Y.p.c. Association
W. Murison
Womens Progressive Conservative Associa
Television Schedule Highlights for Sunday July 15
Sunday lineup features CBC News at 11 10 followed by Thriller at 12 10. Evening features The Defenders at 8 30 and The Saint at 7 00 with Beverley Hillbillies at 8 30 and Great Movies Rhapsody at 9 00. Wimbledon Tennis coverage opens at 2 00 and Country Calendar closes at 4 00.
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Eric Sykes
Grindl
Music Stand
Alfred Hitchcock
CBC News
Dial Electric Co Schedule Evening Lineup
On Monday July 20th a full broadcast slate features Test Pattern and Music at 4:30 followed by Mile de Paris and Vacation Time. Space the New Ocean and Younger Set lead into Dr Finlay's Casebook and Singalong Jubilee with Playdate Inquiry Explorations and Signoff later. 5:00 Mlle de Paris and 7:00 Bill Dana Show air before Patty Duke and Ben Casey. The Planemakers and Nature of Things close the night.
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Finlay
Bill Dana
Patty Duke
CBC News
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