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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1957
Page
1
Barrie Ontario CP report says Norman McGirr 54 faces careless driving charges after a collision involving a car carrying former prime minister St Laurent. McGirr's defense says St Laurent will not testify, citing a letter stating he did not witness the crash.
Lucien Croteau, a mayoral appointee and member of Montreal's executive committee, alleged on a night meeting that Mayor Jean Drapeau and his aide intend to sabotage Police Director J Albert Langlois. He demanded records on Langlois criticism of vice inquiry hackers and 1954 election irregularities.
A light exchange between She and He about enduring affection as hair grays. He affirms continued love with each color change, celebrating lasting devotion and playful humor.
RAF jets renewed strikes against rebel positions in Oman near Ebri and Bakhla as the sultan’s forces, possibly aided by local levies, close in on Imam led strongholds. Reports claim the sultan’s brother Said Tarik bin Taimur may have been captured, while Lt Gen Sir Geoffrey Bourne visits Bahrain en route to Muscat.
US British releases show Nazi plan in 1940 to restore the Duke of Windsor to the throne by undercutting Churchill and pressuring surrender. Nazis used intermediaries through Portugal and Spain while Franco was implicated. The Duke remained loyal to Britain and was slated to govern the Bahamas, with no direct contact to Germans.
Rain in Peace River area lessened to scattered showers. Fairview recorded 3.58 inches in 24 hours while Edmonton had 3.67 inches in four months. Cooler air spreads south and east bringing cloudy skies and 60s to low 70s. Friday expected sunnier but cool with highs around mid 60s and lows in the 40s.
U S Secretary of State Dulles in London wraps a whirlwind round of talks to push disarmament progress. Four Western delegations United States Canada Britain and France now agree on a policy on aerial inspection of East West territory with details to be finalized.
Thomas Jackson of Portland Oregon had the charge of robbery with violence reduced to two counts theft of car and theft of money with violence. The victim Aker Pederson, a Winnipeg man, was beaten when he picked up Jackson on the highway west of Winnipeg. Jackson will be escorted to Lethbridge for psychiatric observation after two prior mental hospital confinements. Pederson will receive his car back as it is deemed no longer needed as evidence. Crown Counsel J Kidd remains involved.
About 100000 visitors gather as the 12 day world jubilee jamboree opens at Sutton Park in England. Some 25000 scouts from 85 nations set up tents on the 750 acre park as the Duke of Gloucester, president of the Boy Scouts Association, presides. Demonstrations include rope spinning whip cracking and marches by the RCMP with displays from the United States Scotland and more. The camp runs as a self contained community with its own newspaper and utilities.
Canadian National Railways officials report the Toronto section of the west bound Super Continental derailed early today at Burwash 20 miles south of Sudbury injuring two passengers. Six cars were derailed.
Ottawa reports a 640 million bushel wheat carryover at year end, a new record as exports fall short and storage fills. Government hints at cash advances for stored wheat, with Parliament to decide. loans of up to 3,000 and rate talks circulate, while long-term plans loom.
Winnipeg CP reports the mother of two boys says she doubts her sons opened the switch that derailed the CNR Continental No. 3 near Nourse, Manitoba, injuring 86. Investigators weigh if the switch was unlocked while authorities consult juvenile officials and consider charges.
Medicine Hat city council led by Mayor Harry Weiner met with Britalla Petroleum Ltd representatives at the Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board offices in Calgary. Dr. G W Gevier chaired the meeting as Britalla made a time limited offer. details are confidential until council studies them and aims to present calculations at the next regular meeting.
Provincial police probe possible links between a blood stained towel clothing and the July 2 disappearance of Larry Petrov. A leg matching Petrov's description was found near Lake Archambault. investigators target an island where a bundle was dropped from a plane July 3. Frogmen to search offshore waters.
In Alberta Edwin Joseph Madill, aged 46, takes over as U S consul succeeding R Kenneth Oakley. He expects a full three-year term and says American wheat disposal policies should not affect residents feelings toward Americans in Southern Alberta. The report notes ongoing Canada United States relations amid regional interest.
Edmonton reports that two Canadians Paul Emile Cardinal Leger and Dr. H S M Coxeter along with American Dr. E P Wigner will receive honorary Doctor of Laws degrees at the University of Alberta convocation on August 16. The awards accompany meetings of the Canadian Association of French Language Educators and the Canadian Mathematical Congress.
Three major British Columbia logging companies MacMillan Bloedel and Alaska Pine announce temporary shutdowns and job cuts totaling more than 1500 loggers. Officials cite log surplus and weak markets while union leaders say moves to gain tax concessions. Some camps will not reopen or hire at reduced levels.
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