Billy Graham Helps Soldier During Korean War Visit
During the Korean war Billy Graham visited troops near the front. In a hospital back of the lines he spoke with a bitter injured soldier, shared the story of God's love, and led him to repentance and peace. The man shed a tear, prayed, and found forgiveness, becoming a changed manFueled by the love of God, the scene echoed the hymn about love that endures.
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Billy Graham
Billy
Jesus Christ
Calvary
Christ
Unity Herald Ad Converts Manitoba Trade Into Prizes
The Unity Herald reports a prize promotion by Unity Dry Cleaners offering a $5 reward for the farthest cleaning, drawing entries from Manitoba and Alberta. Ed's five dollars went to Manitoba resident Ed from Neepewa, Pat Whitelaw, while a Unity resident won the grand prize of $25 for the largest cleaning order, awarded to W. E. Smith.
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Unity Herald
Unity Dry Cleaners
Unity
Al-berta
Trottler
Manitoba
Pat Whitelaw
Neepewa, Man
W. E.smith
Perald
Canada’s first shipyard started by French governor Talon
A fragment notes that Canada’s first shipyard began under French colonial governor Talon in Quebec around 1665. The readable text mentions the establishment date and place but lacks full detail.
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Canada
Talon
Quebec
High school students debate with Rotarians
The Rotary meeting featured a debate on whether Canada should divert 15 percent of its import trade from the United States to Great Britain. David Wake and Richard Wallace led the affirmative. Clayton Young and Sam Brown Jr. argued the negative, with applause deciding the winners.
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Dominion of Canada
United States
Great Britain
Rotary
David Wake
Richard Wallace
Clayton Young
Sam Brown
Dick Wallace
Canada
Britain
United Kingdom
U.S
Switzerland
Germany
the Times
High River
Alta
Whitby seeks special stamp for hockey champions win
Local officials push to commemorate Whitby Dunlop Hockey Team’s world championship with a Canadian stamp or special cancellation. The postmaster general refused, proposing possible local measures with Whitby as home of champions and seeking chamber of commerce help. Councillors urge referral to national bodies and prompt action.
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Whitby Dunlop
Whitby
Ontario
Correll
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Frost
Dodd
Chamber of Commerce
Ont
Canada expands steel capacity in 1957 totals
Canada’s steelmaking capacity rose in 1957 by 419,000 tons to 5,923,000 tons. Over the past six years the productive capacity has increased by 2,202,000 tons, reflecting steady expansion in the industry.
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Canada
Spray pilots keep health and crops safe in Alberta skies
Wetaskiwin based Spray pilots Dave Harrington and Pat Korpatnsky emphasize year round aerial control of mosquitoes and flies. They describe using Piper light aircraft for farms and steerman biplanes and Gruman Avenger for long reach spraying with 850 to 170 gallon loads. Seasonal duties include spring spraying, fall fertilizer and defoliation duties, with pilots facing low-altitude flying and constant aircraft maintenance ahead of next season.
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Dave Harrington
Pat Korpatnsky
Wetaskiwin
Piper
United States
Wetaskiwin Airspray Lttd
Twin Times
Alberta
Early transplanting boosts tomato yields at Indian Head
Trials at the Experimental Farm Indian Head Sask show transplanting tomatoes earlier than usual can yield more. Seed sown April 16 1957 and transplanted on dates from May 10 to June 4 produced 9.1 to 4.6 pounds per plant, with May 30 best outside of frost risk, and hot tents plus cross-venting aided success.
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Indian Head
Sask
W. A. Russell
Weekly oil and gas well report for Saskatchewan week ending April 18 1958
Eight Saskatchewan oil wells and no gas wells were newly reported as producers during the week ending April 18 1958. New producers include Carnduff 1 Midale 2 Steelman 2 Weyburn 3. Also reporting eight oil wells completed, 11 drilling licences issued, 1 spud, 12 drilling, 4 land leases, 7 permits. Oil and gas inventories listed by field with totals.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Mineral Resources
Carnduff
Midale
Steelman
Weyburn
Alameda
Alida
Battrum
Benson
Birling Sparky
Bone Creek
Cantuar
Coleville Smiley
Dollard
Eastend
Fosterton
Gainsborough
Glen Ewen
Gull Lake
Hastings
Instow
Java
Weon Lake
Lloydminster
Lone Rock
McLaren
Maidstone
Manor
Marsden
North Premier
Nottingham
Parkman
Souris Curling Club toSell Shares for Artificial Ice Plant
Souris Men’s Curling Club will issue share certificates in various denominations to residents to fund an artificial ice plant for the curling rink. Certificates bear 3 percent annual interest. The plan was approved at a recent annual meeting with committees named to expand membership and pursue plant installation. total cost estimated around 29000 dollars.
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Souris Men’s Curling Club
Curling Club
Plaindealer
Souris
Man
Perce Rock Arch Described as Spectacular Canadian Landmark
Perce Rock off Quebec’s Gaspe Coast is a noted natural wonder. The rocky island features a dramatic arch about 50 feet high, visible from the coast and a landmark for visitors and sailors.
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Perce Rock
Quebec
Gaspe Coast
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