Canada Dollar Devaluation in Campaign Sparks Debate
In Canada ahead of the June 18 election the Liberal party led by Lester Pearson criticizes Prime Minister John Diefenbaker for devaluing the dollar to 92.5 U.S. cents. The Conservatives defend the move as a step to create jobs and boost exports, while the Liberals push for unemployment relief and industrial incentives. The New Democratic and Social Credit parties offer plans for medical care and budget reform.
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Lester B. Pearson
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Canada
John Diefenbaker
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Liberals
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Ontario
Quebec
Conservatives
Louis St. Laurent
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Howard C. Green
United States
New Democratic Party
T. C. Douglas
Saskatchewan
Social Credit Party
Robert N. Thompson
Alberta
Rocky Mountain
Whitehorse
Yukon Territory
U.S
Bank of Canada
New Jersey Twins Join Peace Corps
The twin sons of New Jersey's secretary of state, Robert and Ross Burkhardt, both 21, were accepted into the Peace Corps. Robert, a Princeton English major, starts training June 16 to teach English and coach swimming in Iran. Ross, a Dartmouth geography major, begins June 11 to be a physical education instructor at Bourguiba youth village in Tunisia.
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Iran
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Chuckles in The News Highlighted Odd Local Tales
A string of brief items from United Press International covers Roy Strickland’s trouble with evidence for a bill on obscene publications in Jackson Mississippi. a $50 000 sign at a Dallas brewery guarded by private detectives after dye incidents. Yarmouth England mayor laments fish and chips on buses. Broadway traffic mostly southbound except traditional northbound tickertape parades. a driver test fine and an examiner acquittal in Chesterfield England. Los Angeles Philharmonic tympanist Charles L White’s retirement quip. Savannah Georgia school band at Confederate statue dedication, noting Civil War is over.
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Grove Park Hill
Donald Gray
Genoa Port Scenes Mixes Rock Rhythm and Shore Patrol
Special to The Gazette describes Genoa's old streets near the port where American sailors tour a nightlife of rock n roll, roulette games, fortune tellers, and pizza stands. It contrasts the ancient city’s stone, grey streets with Portofino’s charm, beaches, and tourist bustle.
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America
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Europe
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London
Mediterranean
Want Ads Dominate Advertising Reach in Use
Advertisers favor want ads as the most utilized form of promotion, reaching broad audiences. The statement highlights their widespread appeal and practical value for many businesses and individuals seeking affordable exposure.
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Los Angeles
Charles L. White
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