10 Aug 1964
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
1
In his first encyclical Ecclesiam Suam, Pope Paul VI invites international religious dialogue and offers to intervene in disputes threatening world peace. He urges unity among Christians and calls for dialogue with Jews Muslims and Afro Asiatic faiths while defending Catholic doctrine and papal primacy.
The Vatican outlines Pope Paul VI’s first encyclical Ecclesiam Suam focusing on world peace religious liberty dialogue with non Christians and the church’s reform and unity. It condemns atheistic communism while urging constructive dialogue and the church’s engagement with modern society.
Police launched a major manhunt for a 15 year old gunman after he killed two boys, 11 year old Gordon Hartling and 12 year old James Squires, and wounded Michael Smith, 12. Authorities used new methods, canceled leaves, and drew in RCMP railway police and army provost staff as streets emptied and playgrounds closed.
Cypress View Lodge directors and management board support the Hat Vent Air awning purchase calling it the best value for the money. They decide to ask two resigning board members to reconsider while Roy Ayling confirms he will resign. The official statement says the contract was awarded properly despite objections.
A second man remanded without plea to August 17 in magistrate court in connection with the burglary of MacKenzie Drugs store. Lloyd Jacober of 278 Fifth Street Southwest was arrested and charged with breaking and entry and theft and released on $3000 bail. He and Bernd Klose are charged with theft of 250 dollars and drugs. most loot recovered. Klose was arrested Friday, escaped, then recaptured six hours later and charged with escaping custody.
Cyprus requests an urgent United Nations Security Council session after a Turkish air strike on Polis and Greece calls the action a limited invasion. Turkey agrees to a cease fire only if Greek Cypriots halt attacks while a unilateral Cypriot cease fire takes effect.
The Greek-Cypriot government pledges full compliance with a UN Security Council cease fire call amid Turkish air strikes on Polis. Ankara says it will halt if Greek Cypriots stop fighting, while Moscow warns of possible war and the US urges withdrawal of infiltrators.
An Irvine man was charged with dangerous driving after a Sunday morning accident killed 65 year old Edward Spiry of Medicine Hat. Spiry died at hospital. Dixon Rath, 26, was remanded on Aug 17 with $200 bail and released on own recognizance.
The House agreed to an emergency one day debate on Cyprus as External Affairs Minister Martin outlined weekend events. 1100 Canadian troops with the UN force are in a critical situation amid Turkish airstrikes. Opposition Leader Diefenbaker urged the debate to address threats to peace and NATO. Prime Minister Pearson supported the motion with cautions on sensitive negotiations for a truce.
The House plans formal flag debate after July 3 as MPs weigh Diefenbaker amendment calling for a plebiscite. Prime Minister Pearson seeks a maple leaf design with three leaves, while opposition and other parties discuss timing, amendments, and a broader flag proposal linking to the Union Jack.
Ottawa CP report notes Gilles Gregoire Creditiste Lapointe proposes marathon House sittings from 9 a m to midnight for the flag debate. Current hours run 2 p m to 10 30 p m on Mon Tue Thu with a 2 hour supper break and variations on Wednesdays Fridays. His motion adds no meals but allows a Friday 6 p m adjournment for MPs leaving for weekend.
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