Xiang Khouang Falls to Pathet Lao Amid Laos Crisis
Neutralist forces abandon Xiang Khouang as Pathet Lao push advances on the Plain of Jars. About 5 000 neutralist troops clash with 14 000 Pathet Lao fighters amid deteriorating Geneva pact relations and calls for reinforcements from Gen Kong Le.
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Early Canada Election Sees Patchy Early Voting Across Regions
The federal election opened at 8 a.m. with widespread but uneven turnout. Voters lined up at Medicine Hat polling sites as early results suggested strong participation nationally, with heavy early voting in Ottawa and Atlantic cities and brisk activity in Toronto.
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Diefenbaker Votes as Polls Open in Canada Campaign
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker cast his ballot in Prince Albert at Baker poll on the south hill as Canadians vote to decide a possible fourth term. He dismissed Gallup polls, noting past gains, and warned Liberals ahead in polls while he campaigned through Ontario ending with Sarnia speech amid heckling at a rally.
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Pearson Confident Leafs Win Predicted by J R Walker
Ottawa report describes Liberal leader Pearson voting early with wife Clara at a Queens Juliana school and planning a day of campaign stops. He predicts a Maple Leafs victory and greets supporters, reporters, and photographers as he tours polling sites and party offices.
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Douglas Expects Big B C Gains
VANCOUVER CP T C Douglas says the NDP could win 14 seats in British Columbia this year and build on 1962 results. He campaigns in Burnaby Coquitlam against Liberal Tom Kent and two others, after closing with a Millardville rally and planning a touring day through BC polling subdivisions after voting around 9 a.m.
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News Schedule Change for Good Friday
The NEWS will not publish on Friday April 12. Regular editions resume Saturday April 13 and Monday April 15. Advertisers must submit copy by Wednesday 5 p.m. for Saturday and Thursday 5 p.m. for Monday.
Crash injures three Minnesotans near Tilley
A one vehicle crash on Highway No 1 near Tilley injures three Minnesota residents. Barbara Smith 19 remains on the serious list with skull contusion and neck injury. Taylor Smith 25 and Nancy Smith 18 suffer head injuries and bruises. All are from St Paul and held for observation after a tire blowout.
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Votes of Overseas Servicemen Shape Britain Election
In London Charles King reports five thousand Canadian servicemen stationed in Britain have already voted by double sealed envelopes sent to Ottawa for counting after the general election. Canadian diplomats and businesspeople abroad cannot vote. London readers note the Liberals may lead in numbers but lack a majority, with possible Social Credit-Conservative arrangements. A dawn results broadcast to London Canadians will reflect a homeward vote amid a quiet, coffee and doughnuts morning.
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Riots in British Guiana Kill One and Injure Dozens
The People's Progressive Party blamed rival politicians and Labor leaders for delaying independence and stoking unrest after Friday riots in Georgetown. One man died and about 24 were hurt as unions phased in strikes and investor fear. A British warship was dispatched to guard security duties in the Caribbean.
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Cyclist Injured After Sunday Collision in Medicine Hat
A motorcycle rider John Reichel age listed as 222 8th St SEEL sustained a broken knee and leg burns after colliding with a car driven by Dennis Pudwell 194 Herald Drive. Reichel was taken to Medicine Hat General Hospital. Damages to the motorcycle were extensive and Pudwell’s car damage was estimated at 375. A separate Sunday accident at Gershaw Drive and 3rd St NW involved Charles Therian of Bow Island with damage of 350 when his car hit a light standard.
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Two men accused in Montreal ballot stuffing attempt
Two men were seen outside a Montreal Cartier riding polling station attempting to stuff a ballot box with counterfeit ballots. Police responded as the pair fled the scene, investigators said.
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