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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1945
Page
2
Sonya Carlson runs the Last Chance Diner on Lampshade Mountain admired by truckers. Nels Borden, a 22 ton Diesel driver, rescues her when a fire erupts, sparking a tense clash over love and risk as Sonya dreams beyond trucking life.
Marty Summers leans on his truck as headlights reveal Nels Borden and Sonya Carlson standing closely in the Last Chance driveway. The dialogue hints at a proposal amid a strained exchange about a plan or outburst.
A Britain based project by Trade Expeditions Ltd will launch autumn convoys of 50 to 60 special coaches turning into moving shop windows. They aim to help small manufacturers without overseas selling teams. Each caravan, staffed by 150 ex servicemen, will demo samples at exhibitions and fairs. First convoys head to South Africa and South America.
The ad promotes Pattern 4552 with flare sleeves and a ruffled skirt. Available sizes range from 12 to 42 with yardage for size 16 noted. Send 20 cents to the Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg for ordering. expect mail delays.
Cabinet debates postwar plans including conscription and the future of air raid precautions. No decision yet, but most government members favor continuing ARP as a permanent peacetime institution.
Emile Aubert mayor of Barcelonette, once Maquis chief, received a Scot’s dirk as a souvenir from Major Edgar, a parachuted Highland officer who joined Maquis resistance on June 7, 1943. Edgar trained, led guerrilla actions along the Ubaye valley, aided the liberation of Larche, and fought in Highland dress, his tartan becoming a symbol for the town.
The Manchester Guardian notes that among 29 British premiers since 1783, seven did not reach 70. Canadian leaders show similar longevity with several still living aged 70 plus and eight deceased, many reaching into the 70s and 90s. A Turkoman couple divorce rule is cited with a saying about permission to go out.
In London England the Ukrainian Canadian Services Club, led by Sgt Helen Kozicky of the CWAC, has grown to over 1700 members with many on leave from hospitals. Kozicky visits Canadian hospitals every other week, inviting wounded servicemen to join the club. CWAC members aid entertainment, and Ukrainian dancers share weekly socials with European folk dances. Other notes include Canadian recruits from rural Saskatchewan and promotions within CWAC ranks, highlighting Lt Helen DeMarsh and Pte Anne Wheatley’s postings.
A study notes koalas do not drink water directly but obtain most moisture from the leaves they eat. Researchers explain how leaf moisture sustains these marsupials in their native Australian habitat.
A Peterborough Examiner letter argues for a single Family Day replacing Mother's Day Father's Day and all similar observances. The writer suggests December 25 as Family Day to restore Christmas focus and curb what he calls a spending orgy, criticizing Roosevelt's dislike of day names.
Chrysler officials confirm a new tank named T-26 is in production. War Undersecretary Patterson calls it the answer to the German Tiger, describing it as the most powerful US tank yet with wide tracks for mud flotation and a 90 mm gun for superior firepower.
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