Why Civil Defense Guards Rural Canada in War and Disaster
The article argues Canada's civil defence must include small towns to absorb evacuees and respond to natural disasters. It notes early warning networks, evacuation plans for cities, and the risk of hydrogen bomb strikes targeting large centers while Canada’s vast areas offer protection. Civil defence aims to minimize civilian harm from both atomic attacks and natural disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
North America
United States
G. S. Hatton
Federal Civil Defence
F. F Worthington
Federal
Civil Defence
Whitemouth Social Notes Highlight Vacations and Events
Whitemouth residents report vacations at Dryden Morris and Durbin visits while families attend anniversaries birthdays and weddings. Church events dances and gatherings fill weekends as locals share news of travel illnesses and new arrivals.
Beausejour Public Notice on Concrete Sidewalk Projects
The Town of Beausejour Manitoba announces plans to build concrete sidewalks on Derwent Street West Ashton Avenue and related streets and will levy two thirds of project costs over five years on benefiting lands. Owners may petition within one month after first publication. Dated May 25 1956. J Shelson Secretary Treasurer.
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Derwent Street
Dale Avenue
Oak Avenue
William Avenue
Ashton Avenue
Third Street
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Beaucejour
Manitoba
Civil defence plan aims to coordinate local services
The article argues for a unified civil defence organization to warn and prepare communities against natural disasters and nuclear threats. It stresses training volunteers to support fire, police, health, welfare, rescue, ambulance, engineering, and utilities to reduce impact and speed recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Ontario
Graeper Transfer Noted in Litchel Amidst Court Docket
A fragmented report lists Graeper at the om er in Litchel and mentions Wm Aitkenhead Jr being transferred from St James Royal Baki shee. The text is garbled but preserves names and institutional references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Aitkenhead Jr
St. James Royal
Eme Ees
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and a Raffle Win
A roster of visitors and residents spent the Victoria Day weekend and May events in the area. Winners included Wm. Gander, who drew ticket 41 at Elma Hall’s May 16 raffle raising $23 for the T. B. X Ray fund, with Diane Yachnicki drawing the winning ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gander
Elma Hall
T. B. X Ray
Diane Yachnicki
Amateur Night talent show to grace Town Hall on June 2
Reports from District 10 push for staged entertainment at the Town Hall as Amateur Night draws near. Local events note sewing display at Brokenhead East school on May 7 with prizes awarded to Mrs Freund and others, plus a door prize and lunch. Sympathy extended to the Kowalewski family after a sudden death.
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Brokenhead East School
B. Ross
H. Freund
E. Bauschke
J. Hutniak
J. Trombo
H. Kowalki
Spare tire carrier innovation credited to GM engineer
A General Motors engineer in Oshawa invented a spare tire carrier for automobiles, marking a notable development at the facility. The exact date and further details remain sparse in the surviving text.
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Gence Motors
Cshawant
Injuries and Transfers Highlight Local News At A Glance
Henry Basiuk receives a speedy recovery at Beausejour hospital after a knee injury from a fall. Alfred Hintz moves from Winnipeg to Churchill as assistant agent for the CNR dispatch office. Local visitors include Allegra residents and Winnipeg guests. Brokenhead teams defeat Thalberg in two baseball games, 19-8 and 12-6, at North Thalberg School.
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Henry Basiuk
Beausejour Hospital
Alfred Hintz
CNR Dispatch
Winnipeg
Churchill
North Thalberg
Brokenhead
Thalberg
Buchan Notes include visits and community events
Mr and Mrs Nick Kozier welcomed relatives from St Andrews while Ted Wen ooski and Elma Beger wed on May 19. The Manitoba Farmers Union dance at Buchan School supported a door prize for Lee River Hall. Buchan beat Golden Bay 30 to 23 in a local ball game. Larry Wenzoski trapped three bear cubs near home. mother was absent.
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Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Buchan School
Lee River Hall
Golden Bay
Buchan
Larry Wenzoski
Births and civic notes from Beau sejour area
Birth announcements list newborns at Beau sejour Hospital with parents in Beaconia Watdridge Glenmoor Grand Marais Beausejour and Lac du Bonnet. A benefit banquet for Joe Machoruk concluded successfully and Dominion Day Celebrations are being prepared for July 2 with floats underway.
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Beausejour Hospital
Melvin Monkman
Beaconia
Nicholas Thier Watdridge
Emanuel Borkowsky
Glenmoor
Leonard Orvis
Grand Marais
Anton Schreyer
Beausejour
Marvon Wach
National 4-H Club Week Dates Set for 1956
The Canadian Council on 4 H Clubs announces the twenty fifth National 4 H Club Week from November 10 to 15 1956 to align with the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The program removes 4 H judging contests from the national week and starts on a Saturday with plans for a Niagara Falls trip and a theme of 4 H and Our National Heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Council
Toronto
Maple Leaf Gardens
Niagara Falls
Inl
Canada
United Nations
Alcohol Education Committee Formed in Education Ministry
The Minister of Education Hon. W. C. Miller announces a six member Alcohol Education Advertising committee. Members: Mrs. David Conly A W Hanks Rene Dussault R N Halstead Rev George Dyker and Dr J M Brown. First meeting planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Miller
David Conly
A. W. Hanks
Rene Dussault
R. N. Halstead
George Dyker
J. M.brown
Chevrolet door lock design prevents doors opening in collision
A safety feature on most 19568 Chevrolets includes a lock that prevents the door being spilled open during a collision. The door lock has been standard on all Chevrolet passenger cars since July 1955.
North America's first production V-type engine in Cadillac 1914
North America's first production V type water cooled eight cylinder engine appeared in the 1914 Cadillac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Cadillac
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