02 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1956
Page
1
A local safety milestone from Medicine Hat Alberta notes a period without traffic fatalities begun on August 2 1956. The town with a 20739 population marks the achievement as a civic pride and safety achievement for residents and officials.
The record lists traffic violations by type and count for the year 1956. Excessive speed and without due care are noted with several dozens of incidents, along with failures to stop yield right of way and impaired ability. Other violations and earlier data appear in a compact tally with daily totals Yester to Date.
Canadian cities compete in safety records as Medicine Hat surpasses 628 fatality free days. Fort William certified ahead, while Niagara Falls St. James Winnipeg Victoria Noranda and Lethbridge noted other figures. The record goal is 1,000 days.
Miagara Falls boosters announce a claim to a safe city title citing 1,048 days without a fatality as of today.
Syd Wallis, former detective inspector, lauds Medicine Hat and Fort William for long fatality-free days and notes Lethbridge's nearly three year record. He urges Medicine Hat readers to surpass Lethbridge, praising Chief of Police John Bull and requesting space in the paper.
Medicine Hat Jaycees join national Canadien Junior Chamber of Commerce in pledging a yearlong traffic safety campaign. Delegates from the Winnipeg convention discuss aims after noting a fatality-free local traffic record and plan See-Jaycees promotions.
Edmonton CP reports thunderstorm activity likely over the western prairies this evening with more stable conditions expected Friday. Friday afternoon skies to be mostly sunny with near 70 degree temperatures and mild winds.
The traffic patrol operates from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and extends late on weekends. Constable Jack Witts and Eric Lloyd coordinate two-way radio updates from headquarters to pursue speeders beyond city limits. They emphasize the tough nature of court appearances after long shifts and note the department has suspended licenses of 28 offenders this year.
A June 21 storm near Irvine in the Irvine district caused a fatality, Ed Derheim, a 49 year old farmer, when heavy rain reduced visibility leading to a wreck. Debris blocked a car lot corner, leaving twisted remains of a ship Sedang ing nearby.
The driving privilege was withdrawn from 18 people in July raising total suspensions to 52 for the year. Convictions mostly stemmed from driving with due care neglect and impaired ability, with speeding also triggering suspensions. City police and RCMP actions led to 62 July convictions, as excess speed and stop-sign violations remain prevalent.
A Fort William editor congratulates Medicine Hat Alberta on reaching 629 fatality free traffic days on August 2 1956. He notes Fort William's current 628 day record and expresses hope Medicine Hat will continue achieving accident free days in 1956 57.
Lethbridge notes Medicine Hat’s record of 629 consecutive days without traffic fatalities. Mayor T. Russell Haig of Lethbridge extends congratulations and best wishes for continued safe driving to Medicine Hat’s civic administration and citizens.
Edmonton mayor W Hawrelak extends congratulations to Medicine Hat on a record of 629 fatality free traffic days and expresses hope the performance continues.
A Georgia legislative hearing heard that mass leg injuries at Rock Quarry Prison were planned. Three convicts using 20 pound sledges crushed fellow inmates in a line as a protest against harsh conditions. A 46 year old robber alleged ring leader told the tale.
Extra troops patrolled Tegucigalpa after a seven hour uprising left at least 30 dead. About 180 suspects were detained as forces backed by Julio Lozano fought rebels at the San Francisco Armory, with widespread casualties and a claim linking defunct presidential candidate Roman Villeda Morales to the plot. Morales denied it from Costa Rica where he lives in exile.
Alberta Minister of Highways Gordon E. Taylor salutes Medicine Hat for an extended stretch of 629 days with no traffic deaths. He praises residents and organizations for prudent, courteous highway conduct and urges continued safety.
Vancouver CP reports Stanley Park curator Alan Best glimpsed the newborn penguin, the first pen guin chick hatched in Canada. The chick appears strong, about the size of a tennis ball, with brown down and feathers expected to grow. The public sighting depends on the mother, and the chick will feed from the mother's pre-digested food.
City leaders celebrate reaching 629 consecutive days without a traffic fatality in Medicine Hat Alberta aiming to set a Canadian record for cities over 20 000. The record earlier claimed by Niagara Falls and Fort William is noted, with officials congratulating the achievement and stressing road safety over rivalry.
The Canadian Wheat Board issued preference lists for railway boxcars to speed shipments to western points. Chief Commissioner George McIvor said many grain orders remain outstanding and timely car supply could have boosted quotas last season. The board asked railways to honor first and second preference orders to complete outstanding shipments and support this crop season.
Eight teams compete next Friday and Saturday in the Rotary Baseball Tournament with a $1000 prize for knocking a ball through a hat-shaped hole bored in a fence at Athletic Park. Mayor Harry Weiner announced the stunt inspired by Toronto and Edmonton leagues. Tickets went on sale at city hall booth with about $100 worth sold by noon. booth hours run daily this week and next, excluding Sunday.
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