10 Apr 1963
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1963
Page
1
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, back in Ottawa today, weighs staying on with the Conservative rump or stepping aside for Liberal Lester Pearson. Cabinet talks and the pending service vote shape the decision as party factions scramble for a viable majority and possible early election.
John Bassett publisher of The Telegram backs former defence minister Doug Las Harkness as the next leader of the Progressive Conservative party. Winter weather threatens Maritime provinces after a blizzard left up to 17 inches of snow.
The NEWS presents a color electoral map with party results across the nation. It notes three doubtful seats. Colchester Hants and Digby Annapolis Kings remain Conservative, while the Halifax second seat swings to the Liberals.
Social Credit Leader Thompson said BC provincial support for Social Credit candidates was lacking. He noted that any party structural changes would require a national convention and that deputy leader Real Caouette could not replace him without one.
Ottawa reports the New Democratic Party prepares for a national executive meeting likely next week. Leader T C Douglas may stay on the West Coast through month end while a 17 member caucus could meet in Vancouver if feasible. Douglas signals a push to raise old age pensions to 75 from 65 if bargaining requires.
Medicine Hat General Hospital administrator Miss Flanagan says there is no bed shortage in Medicine Hat and the hospital has always managed emergencies. She notes no drain on beds due to the overflow in Edmonton or Calgary.
Ottawa reports say Social Credit and New Democratic gains leave PM Diefenbaker facing a choice between a Conservative majority, alliance with the CCF, or resignation. Observers cite historical precedents as he weighs his response after this week’s results.
Ottawa Liberal leader Lester Pearson weighs cabinet picks with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta losses shaping strategy. Possible appointees include Margaret Konantz Judy Lamarsh Pauline Jewitt and Calgary mayor Harry Hays as prairie voters scrutinize agriculture policy and party unity.
Liberal Leader Pearson, confident he will be asked to form a government, said he expects to assemble his cabinet during the Easter week but has not heard directly from Prime Minister Diefenbaker. He spent the day in the Centre Block answering a flood of letters and telegrams with his usual attendance of correspondence.
In Santa Monica Gregory Peck and Anne Bancroft were named best actor and actress of 1962 at the 35th Academy Awards. Lawrence of Arabia won best picture and six more awards. Patty Duke and Ed Begley earned surprise supporting honors.
A man on the street survey reports residents frustrated by the lack of a clear majority and uncertainty about party coalitions. Voters discuss leadership changes and nuclear arms issues, with calls for stability and possible new elections next year.
Marcel Chaput leader of the Parti Republicain du Quebec challenged Lester Pearson, predicting Pearson would be Canada's next prime minister. Chaput urged Pearson to fulfill his pre election pledge by creating a commission on biculturalism and bilingualism.
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