Canadian Tariff Surcharges Dropped For Broad Goods Range
Prime Minister Diefenbaker announced the removal of all remaining emergency tariff surcharges on imported consumer goods effective today. The move follows earlier removals as part of stabilizing the dollar and reserves, affecting items from automobiles to cut flowers. The announcement, made to about 1000 attendees in St Thomas Ontario, was billed as the campaign’s most important step.
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Desperation charge claims follow surcharges removal
Opposition calls the move a sign of desperation as the Progressive Conservative party ends foreign exchange draining import surcharges a week before the general election. Prime Minister Diefenbaker and Finance Minister Nowlan announced removal of two surcharge groups 10 per cent and five per cent. The 10 per cent list includes autos clothing whisky and other items while the five per cent list covers furniture aluminum ware glassware and more. The abolition is pitched as a sign of economic strength and resilience.
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Local drama festival honors Coaldale top prizes
Lois Dongworth wins Kit Dingle Trophy as best character actress. Coaldale Little Theatre wins Best Visual Presentation and Best overall stage management. Medicine Hat Civic Theatre and Lethbridge Playgoers receive multiple honors. adjudicator praises Alberta Regional Drama Festival for high standards and teamwork.
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Diefenbaker Linked to Secret Kennedy Document in Ottawa
Sources say a secret Kennedy negotiating team document allegedly left in Ottawa in May 1961 exists but may not match last week's claims. Prime Minister Diefenbaker has softened anti American rhetoric and praised US official McNamara amid election pressures while denying the document’s full details.
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Premier Smallwood Missing in April Fool Prank Ransom Demand
St John Newfoundland Premier Joseph Smallwood was allegedly kidnapped by pranksters on April Fool's Day demanding a 250 dollar donation he had given to the Red Cross before release. Edward Roberts said Smallwood did not report to his office and spoke with a group claiming Memorial University students.
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Alberta NDP sees stepping stone in April campaign
Neil Keimer, Alberta NDP leader, says the April 8 federal campaign is a stepping stone to a stronger provincial NDP in Alberta for a June election. He claims past Liberal and Tory leaders failed to topple the Social Credit government by overcentralizing around federal constituencies. He advocates building on provincial constituencies and using them for federal races. He spoke in Medicine Hat at a rally for federal candidate John Head at 8 p.m. in the MHHS auditorium.
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Douglas Emphasizes Jobs in April 8 Campaign Speech
New Democratic Leader Douglas told about 1,200 at Sydney Academy that unemployment and boosting Canada’s economy are urgent as he pitched a proven program to voters. He attacked Conservative and Liberal policies and mocked the Atlantic Development Board in a 60 minute talk.
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Montreal Revenue Building Bombing Damages Basement
A bomb exploded at the National Revenue Building in Montreal causing minor damage to a basement locker room. No injuries were reported as employees were not in the room. Police bomb expert Leo Ploutte led investigators. the device was a high explosive, origin undetermined.
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Liberal Leaders Drive to Secure Ontario Seats
Liberal strategists say Lester Pearson is near an overall majority as he winds down the campaign. Walter Gordon reports in Vancouver that the Liberals expect to gain about 100 seats in Ontario and Quebec, while Conservatives shed surcharges and push for voter confidence.
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