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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1962
Page
1
The Pas report states a minimum jail capacity for 40 inmates with a steel structure on a concrete slab. The plan includes self contained dining and recreation areas and dormitories. Completion hoped before Christmas with staff hiring to start soon.
Forty year old Steve Krupa died of carbon monoxide poisoning, RCMP say. He was found in a Tallis Taxi cab in a garage near the stand around 3 15 p m last Thursday after noon by Ross McLeod who reported Krupa planned to sleep in the taxi overnight and had started the motor at times to keep warm.
Town Council voted to authorize the secretary treasurer to pursue the $600 still owed for sewer and water installation at the Pinky laundry operation. In other business, council rejected John Hrabowich’s miniature golf course plan at Devon Park, noting the land is designated for a park.
St John’s Ambulance courses start October 29 and run each Monday for eight weeks until December 17, from 8 to 10 p.m. with at least 20 participants required. Ray Harman is coordinating inquiries. Authorities deny reports of ambulance shortages during the disaster exercise and note general cooperation and delays only in getting stretcher bearers and certain responders.
Town engineer Adam Su reports the river near The Pas fell due to a 13 inch drop, threatening water supply and river navigation. The Pas river boat traffic halted, hunting parties delayed, and Booth Fisheries ceased operations with no return trip planned. Continued on page 8.
A special Board meeting with Father Chaput resulted in a temporary term settlement limiting bus transport to students of Kelsey School Division only. The Carrot River route bus was overloaded with 68 aboard, 8 from Sacred Heart, risking insurance concerns.
Four candidates filed papers to contest two seats on the The Pas Kel new board. Bob Seidel was elected by acclamation to fill the Carrot River area and Rahis Island seat for one year after Laine Coach resigns at year end. Nominees for the School Board include Bill McLean Jack Kennedy Paul Dominick Gordon Emberly. Nominees for the Council include Vern Bern Car Marvin Hill Bart Kobar Charlie Chartier.
A fragment indicates an invitation to all interested persons aged to attend a local public gathering. The note lacks clear details such as date location or organizing body.
RCMP report 22 year old John William Harris Jr of The Pas Indian Reserve charged with wounding with intent after Charles Earp Symchuk, 36, was stabbed in the chest last Thursday. Symchuk was hospitalized. officers were called to James Marler’s home where the incident occurred.
Townsfolk appeal to the Canadian National Railway to prevent trains from blocking intersections during school hours. Citizens report incidents of children crawling under stopped trains. The Pas Lions Club is examining safety improvements and possible actions.
Father Chaput told the board the school district cut bus transport for Catholic Sacred Heart students was ill timed and poorly considered. He cited 16 affected students across four routes and noted little notice and no prior consultation with Sacred Heart. He described two parent alternatives and urged reevaluation.
Gustav Johansson, 60, of Flin Flon, died at St Anthony's Hospital after a Tuesday morning crash on Highway 10 seven miles north of The Pas. Passenger Evelyn Zimmerman, a Pas, is in good condition with stock injuries. A post mortem is ordered. Police continue investigation into both accidents over the long weekend.
The annual bazaar at Guy Hall, Pas, aims to raise funds for the school. Dates mentioned include Monday and Saturday of the coming week, with activities to accompany the event.
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