Polio Vaccine Compared to Other Immunizations
A Public Health Service doctor states 1954 U.S. field trials show the Salk polio vaccine 60 to 90 percent effective in preventing paralytic polio, about as good as whooping cough but less than smallpox and diphtheria vaccines. He cautions results cannot be final and long term protection is unknown.
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Washington
United States
Public Health Service
Joseph Bell
National Institutes of Health
Ameri
Carl C.dauer
Public ‘Health Service
Weather synopsis and city readings
Some showers noted with temperatures ranging from a low near 45 to a high around 75. Report includes city identifiers and current readings, indicating regional weather updates for Med. Hat Calgary and nearby bridges.
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Calgary
Royal Commission Gas Contract Settled for Medicine Hat
City of Medicine Hat and New British Dominion Oil Co. Ltd. of Calgary reached final terms for a 15 year gas supply deal starting 1957. The Etzikom field gas will cost 10 cents per thousand cubic feet, with annual 250 thousand cubic foot increases up to three billion. The agreement supports a North West Nitro-Chemicals fertilizer plant project already underway.
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City of
Medicine Hat
New British Dominion Oil Co. Ltd
Calgary
Etzikom
Ross
North West Nitro-Chemicals Ltd
British Dominion
Tom Brooks
Official Alberta Executive Council composition listed
The document lists Alberta's executive council with portfolios and constituencies. Premier C Manning Edmonton. Health W Cross Hand Hills. Municipal Affairs A J Hooke Rocky Mountain House. Education A Q Aalborg Alexandra. Highways G E Taylor Drumheller. Agriculture L C Halmrast Warner. Public Works R D Jorgenson Pembina. Lands and Forests N A Willmore Edson. Public Works James Hartley Macleod. Industries and Labor Raymond Reierson St Paul. Economic Affairs A R Patrick Lacombe. Provincial Treasurer E W Hinman Cardston. Without Portfolio F C Colborne Calgary.
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Province of
Alberta
Mines and Minerals
C. Manning
Edmonton
W. W. Cross
Hand Hills
A. J. Hooke
Rocky Mountain House
A. Q. Aalborg
Alexandra
G.E
A. R. Patrick
Lacombe
E. W. Hinman
Cardston
F. C. Colborne
Calgary
First Polio Case Reported in Hat This Year
A four year old girl diagnosed with polio at the hospital marks the first case this year in Hat. Family and contacts received gamma globulin as a precaution. Doctors say the child is out of the danger period and shows no serious effects.
Mayor Weiner Plans Regatta Comeback Despite Injury
Mayor Harry Weiner, recovering from a fall in a Kinsmen Jaycee game, suffered torn ligaments and back tissue damage but vows to drive a horse team at the Brooks Regatta on August 10 at Lake Newell. He has horses in training at Golden Valley pulling a heavy stone boat.
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Harry Weiner
City Hall
Lake Newell
Golden Valley
Woman shoots husband at close range in domestic incident
An unidentified woman fires a pistol at her husband at close range, a fact supported by observed powder marks on the man. The case centers on a domestic dispute and the weapon used.
Bulgaria Admits Fighter Planes Shot Down Israeli Airliner
Bulgaria acknowledged that two of its fighters shot down an Israeli airliner last Wednesday near the Bulgarian Greek border, killing 58 aboard including four Canadians. The government promised to punish those responsible while blaming tense regional conditions for the incident. The Israeli foreign ministry cited evidence of machine gun fire from wreckage.
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London
Bulgaria
Sofia
Sofia Radio
Gift of 13 Rambouillet Sheep to Israel Arrives in Amsterdam
Mayor Harry Weiner sent 13 purebred Rambouillet sheep for a breeding study at Hebrew University in Tel Aviv. The cargo traveled by rail to St Boni face, by TCA to Montreal, BOAC to Holland, then by air to Israel. Transport costs total about 1800 dollars. The donation follows a promise made during a prior business trip with Louis Kohn more than a year ago.
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Harry Weiner
Israel
Amsterdam
St. Boniface
TCA
Montreal
BOAC
Holland
Hebrew University
Tel Aviv
Louis Kohn
Cuthbert Refuses to Name Bribed Colleagues in Inquiry
Vancouver police veteran Sgt Len Cuthbert again declines to identify any of the 14 men on his 1949 gambling squad who allegedly shared bribes. He testifies at the Tupper Royal Commission, saying he cannot name individuals with certainty and cites oath obligation.
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Vancouver (Cp
Len Cuthbert
Tupper Royal Commission
Vancouver
T. G. Norris
Walter Mulligan
Cuthbert
Mulligan
Mr. Norris
R. H. Tupper
Norris
Liquor Squad
Korea demands freedom for 20 000 prisoners of war
South Korea today pressed for the release of 20 000 Korean prisoners of war and civilians held by China. The Alberta Hail Insurance Board reported 351 claims by August 2, down from 1 114 for the same period last year. Edmond Faure expected Moscow invite and October visit proposed. Shirley Campbell nears Lake Ontario crossing finish in Toronto. Manitoba durum wheat acreage may yield a fair crop this year after years. The United States Congress ended its seventh month session early.
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South Korea
Red China
Alberta Hail Insurance Board
Manitoba
United States Congress
Thunderstorms forecast for Edmonton this afternoon and evening
A Weather Summary from Edmonton notes thunderstorm activity this afternoon and evening with high sixties temperatures under cloudy skies. More sunshine is expected Thursday as conditions improve.
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Edmonton
Premier Shuffles Alberta Cabinet Names Four New Ministers
Premier Manning swears in as attorney general after a major cabinet reshuffle increasing Edmonton’s cabinet to 13. Four new ministers named: Fred Colborne Calgary state minister without portfolio Allen Patrick Lacombe Raymond Reierson St Paul James Hartley Macleod. A royal commission to probe campaign charges announced with no start date given.
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Manning
Medicine Hat Curling Club to Begin Construction
ART BOWES and Art Butcher secured approval to start building the new eight-sheet Medicine Hat Artificial Ice Curling Club at Second Street and Birch Avenue. The plant is planned to open December 1, with a few remaining $100 shares for prospective curlers.
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Second St
Birch Ave
Curlers to Begin Play in New Medicine Hat Club
Local and district curling patrons will use the Medicine Hat Artificial Ice Co. Ltd rink starting December 1. The Floyd Ronan Construction Co. won the $62,808 bid for the new curling rink and waiting room, beating seven other bids. A separate $19,000 contract went to Creamery Package Manufacturing for an ice plant addition, with $20,000 artificial ice equipment already in use. The project brings total club value to $101,800. Completion is targeted for November 30, season start delayed by nearly a month. The club ordered 32 new rocks, sharpened the existing ones, and sold up to 288 shares of 100 each. Art Butcher lauded as president despite illness.
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Medicine Hat Artificial Ice Co
Medicine Hat Curling Club
Mhaicl
Floyd Ronan Construction Co
Ronan
Creamery Package Manufacturing Co. of Canada
Toronto
Curling Club
Medicine Hat’ Artificial Ice Co. Ltd
Nagasaki Remembrance Marked by Peace Gatherings
Nagasaki marks the tenth anniversary of the second atomic bombing with a public ceremony at the site of Shiroyama grade school. A new statue and a cultural center are dedicated, survivors share prayers for peace, and lessons emphasize avoiding war and nuclear weapons.
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Nagasan
Hiroshima
Gene Kramer
Nagasaki
Japan
Shiroyama
Special Housing Meeting Called By Civic Committee
A special meeting of the civic finance committee and aldermen was called to address housing development needs and the city owned lot buyers who began construction delays. Officials may order immediate building or return of titles. if unenforceable the city may recover unsold lots. The council also discussed Connaught Golf Club assistance requests.
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Civic Finance Committee
Connaught Golf Club
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U.S. Public Health Service
Cutter Laboratories
Berkeley
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the Public Health Service
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Edgar Faure
Moscow
Shirley Campbell
Marilyn Bell
Lake
Ontario
N. A. Willmore
Art Bowes
Art Butcher
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Butcher
Tatuso Oi
Tlefield
Mount
Kompira
Magic Mountain Ggecause
Stream
Christ
Medical College
Bikini
Lucky Dragon
M. H. Fish’ & Game
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