Tocsin drill tested survival after nuclear strike in Manitoba
The Manitoba exercise Tocsin evaluated government endurance under heavy stress after a five megaton burst over Winnipeg with a follow up blast over North Dakota. Officials noted communication bottlenecks but deemed the drill a success, outlining improvements in equipment and coordinated emergency response.
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Winnipeg
North Dakota
Gurney Evans
Industry and Commerce
Manitoba
Shilo
Exercise Toes in 1961 TEST OF SURVIVAL
A simulated evacuation near a nuclear fallout area tested survival at varying distances from a Minot blast. Data were compiled and graphed in the Army Operations Room while re entry was studied. The rapid mobilization in Shilo and Brandon mirrored nationwide drills, suggesting more frequent exercises.
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Minot
Manitoba
Army Operations Room
Shilo
Brandon
Canada
War Supplies Agency
Maurice Burchell
CBC Radio
John Pangman
Winnipeg
A. Bentley
Walter Jorgenson
Gurney Evans
I. H. Deyman
Cinderella's out of style for children's shoes
Children’s shoes play a large part in health and development. Ill fitting footwear can cause hammer toes bunions and later life foot problems. Proper fit is essential as growing children may change one whole size in two months.
Rich man asks clerk to show cheaper item
The statement notes that wealthy shoppers are willing to request cheaper options from store clerks, illustrating shopping behavior that values price over luxury. It highlights a contrasting attitude between rich and average customers in selecting goods based on cost.
Whitemouth Anglican WA meets for summer ministry overlay
Community notices recount a Whitemouth Anglican WA meeting at Mrs. Harry Nelson’s home on Wednesday and a summer ministry by Robert Flowers. The school trustees approved enrollment rules for six year olds by December 31, and a Chamber of Commerce gathering named a committee for the Transcona Jubilee. Several teachers were re-engaged for the elementary school and local residents were mentioned in various social visits and events.
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Whitemouth
Harry Nelson
Robert Flowers
Chamber of Commerce
Julius Bencharski
Transcona
D. A. Huett
Orville Hood
Shelagh Chapmen
Karen Delbridge
Great Falls Bowling League Heads Toward Finish
The Great Falls Bowling League nears the end with Gunner Postnicks and team leading by one point over Stan Gittins with 31% to 30. Dick Kropp’s group sits third with 30. Ian Ryplanski tops both ladies high game 283 and high average 177, while Richard Kropp Fred Haverlock post 291 and 301 games. Ron Muncer holds men’s high average at 185. Great Falls accompanied the Seven Sisters concert trip with thanks for refreshments after the show.
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Great Falls
Gunner Postnicks
Jo-Anne Olsen
Bruce Mannes
Cliff Olsen
Helen Haverlock
Stan Gittins
Dick Kropp
Ian Ryplanski
Richard Kropp
Fred Haverlock
Ron Muncer
Cobalt bomb aids radiation treatment says society funds work
The cobalt bomb developed by Canadian scientists proves a useful tool in treating small deep seated cancers. The Canadian Cancer Society funds experimentation on further uses of the cobalt unit and supports radiologist training.
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Canadian Cancer Society
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Lou Huhn
Pine Falls
Harold Cousins
D. J. Currie
Bissett
Imperial
V. Erskine
Marvin Lange
Norman Lange
Russell
Norman Buss
Joe Engler
Don Trithart
Trithart
C. Ritchey
Rennie
Darrel
Wm. McLean
Canadian Order of Foresters
Seven
John Hunter
Leland Duffy
Larambe
Alta
George Seneball
River Hills Baptist W.A
Milton Johnson
Ed and
Ruth Malkoske
Wm. Milbrandt
Sis Henderson
Whitemouth Hospital
Walter Hutchinson
Montreal
Gail Henderson
Besh Satan
Wm. Aitkenhead
A. E. Web
Percy Hudson
Norman and
Barbara Ericksen
Canadian Junior Red Cross
Seven Sisters
Counterisaless Books
Springfield
Lac du Bonnet
Aan U A
Les
Oldsmobile
Olds
General Motors
Melnick’s Garage
Heck
Tor Yuh
Lees
Law Court
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Yee
M.C. Ree
Whitehall
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