National Record 999 government reshuffle in Canada
In Ottawa and Quebec shifts rumble through the cabinet as ministers Harkness, Diefenbaker, and others take new portfolios. The prime minister announces changes including temporary appointments to citizenship and immigration and talks of a health and welfare minister before Parliament opens on October 14.
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Douglas Ime
Diefenbaker
Ottawa
Fe Culture
Web Harkness
Quebec
Membé Mines and Technical Surve
Paul XE
Gom Commons
Leon
Babe Anneville
Que
Trois-Rivieres
Faye
Harkness
Mmons
Calgary
Citizenship and Immigration
Appoi
Ister
St. ‘Laurenter
da Fulton
Citizenship and Migration
Loyalist Oman forces press toward Nizwa amid rebel revolt
Loyalist troops backed by British units began a ground assault against Oman rebels today after a two week air campaign. The advance reached within 20 miles of Nizwa, targeting the Imam’s headquarters as British bombers dropped leaflets urging villagers to aid the Sultan’s forces.
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Pahud
Oman
Reuters
Saults
Nizwa
Muscat
Izz
Medicine Hat airport could lose air service without rapid upgrades
Chamber of Commerce heard from Charles Tilbrook that TCA may abandon Medicine Hat flights unless the airport receives substantial extensions and repairs soon. He said a 1960 full turbine fleet would require 6,000 foot runways, new highway routing, and property acquisition, or the city risks no air service. Lloyd Shelton urged forming an aviation committee to push action.
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Medicine Hat
TCA
Vickers
Viscount Air
Lethbridge
Federal “Air Transport Board
Brandon
Yorkton
Swift Current
Lloyd Shelton
Can’ “Aviation Committee
Jim’ ’ Miller
Tilbrook
Prairie Wheat Crop Seen At 292 Million Bushels
The Free Press reports a preliminary prairie crop outlook with wheat at 292 million bushels due to prolonged drought and heat. Saskatchewan yields drop to 13.7 bushels per acre, pulling the prairie average to 15.1, far below the ten year 18.3. Oats are seen at 241 million bushels with 29.3 bushels per acre, barley 24.9 per acre yielding 215 million, flax 7.9 per acre for 27.5 million, and rye 6.8 million bushels at 13.9 per acre, all below 1956 levels.
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Winnipeg
Free Press
Prairie
Saskatchewan
Diseased Canadian Fish Threatens Great Lakes Trade
Representative Victor Knox says imported diseased fish from Canadian inland lakes, notably Alberta and Saskatchewan, are harming the Great Lakes fishing reputation. He cites Michigan Fish Producers Association and FDA limits on inspections, urging action to protect public health and high quality U.S. fish producers.
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Washington
Victor Knox
Rep. Mich
Canada
Great Lakes
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Knox
House of Representatives
Michigan Fish Producers Association
Pacifists Stage A Bomb Protest at Nevada Test Site
Pacifists protested against the United States nuclear weapons program near the Nevada test site. Police arrested several demonstrators as the action marked the 12th anniversary of Hiroshima. A planned atomic test was postponed 24 hours due to winds.
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Nev
United States
Nevada
Hiroshima
London and Oban Drunken Driving Sentences
A London bus driver, Robert Muir, 50, fined 37 for a drunken spree in a double decker after 30 years on the job. In Oban, Captain Samuel Martin, 52, faced charges when his fishing boat Vanguard rammed a motorboat, sinking it but all seven aboard were saved. He said engine trouble forced an unplanned port stop and he drank while repairs occurred.
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London
Lon‘don
Ealing
Oban Ind
Muir
Vanguard
Samuel Martin
Martin
City Park Ordinance Bans Sparks Gambols and Gamboling
In Wood River Illinois a new city ordinance for a developing park bans public displays of affection and dancing. Violators face fines from 1 to 50 dollars as the measure seeks to protect the park's reputation.
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Wood River
Tll
Proportions of Venus No Longer Flattering
British press mock the average housewife by comparing measurements to Venus de Milo Marilyn Monroe and Gina Lollobrigida. A stationery office study tracks abdomen waist hip bust measurements from 5000 women over five years to aid off shelf dress selection. Captain Philip Kunick notes non statistical observations from the research.
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ED Simon
London
Manchester ‘Guardian
Venus de Milo
Evening: Standard
Venus
The
Daily Express
Marilyn Monroe
Gina Lollobrigida
Daily Mirror
the Mirror
Marilyn
Gina
Mirror
Ike
Monroe
Britain
Venus’ de Milo
Philip. Kunick
Pioneer Corps
Undefined military base status reported Tuesday
Fragmentary text reports personnel at Harmon United States Air Force Base at Stephenville Nild area being held indefinitely due to an apparent break or incident. No clear details or official statements are provided in the readable slice.
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Stephenville
Nild
Harmon United. States Air Force Base
Anza
Tornado Strikes Gravelbourg Area Causing Heavy Damage
A tornado with winds up to 100 mph ripped through Gravelbourg and surrounding French speaking areas in Saskatchewan. It toppled buildings damaged CFRG radio, destroyed granaries and barns, and left about 60 miles of destruction from Ponteix to Gravelbourg. Early damage estimates exceed 100 000 dollars with crops wiped out in the Aneroid district.
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Gravelbourg
Sask
Saskatchewan
Ponteix
Regina
Notukew River
Louis. Soucy
Mr.Soucy
College
CFRG
Paul Bonneau
Aneroid
Five percent Hungarian refugees show TB and syphilis symptoms
Ottawa CP report notes about 5 percent of 33 000 Hungarian refugees arriving in Canada exhibit active or inactive tuberculosis and several percent more with syphilis. Many admitted to hospital for TB treatment. others with inactive TB released but must report to health authorities. Canada may deny landing to those with contagious diseases until cured. Health department cites high TB and VD rates among Hungarians due to limited treatment in Hungary, with provincial bills expected for treatment costs.
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Ottawa
Canada
Health ‘Department
Immigration Department
Immigration Act
Health - Department
Health Department
Department
Federal
Treasury
British Columbia
Hungary
Immigration - Department
Council of Churches Backs Religious Liberty Campaign
The Council of Churches endorsed a campaign for religious liberty seeking improved dialogue with Roman Catholic and other churches. Archbishop Canterbury supported the move urging the executive committee to arrange further study and possible direct contact with the Catholic Church on friction areas.
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Council of Churches
Hanns Lilje
Hannover
Germany
Canterbury
Atomic blast over Nevada tests near ground zero
Reporters and 500 military observers witnessed atomics test shot Eleven at the Nevada test site. The Stokes device tethered 1500 feet above ground exploded, throwing a 10 mile distant blimp and lighting Las Vegas skies as the anniversary of Hiroshima loomed. pacifist demonstrators were arrested attempting entry.
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Om News Nob
Grand Zero
Las Vegas
Nev
Hiioshima
Japan
Atomic Energy Commission
Famed Funnyman Oliver Hardy Dies in Hollywood
Oliver Hardy of the Laurel and Hardy team died at his mother in law Mrs Monnie L Jones home in Hollywood California after a paralytic stroke on September 12. He had been incapacitated since and could not speak.
Developments Rise From Scattered Clues in Case ES
Unclear fragments point to evolving developments in Case ES as investigators pursue multiple leads. Officials have yet to release a formal statement or identify a primary suspect, leaving the timeline and charges unsettled.
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Deifenbaker
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Spark
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