11 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1956
Page
1
The record lists 1956 traffic violations by type: Excessive speed 119 cases, Without due care 36, Failing to stop 57, Ability impaired 15, Fail yield right of way 13, Other violations 131. Includes totals and breakdowns for the year.
Western Roundup reports local merchants banding together to lend the city $5,000 after council refused municipally operated downtown parking lots. The council had set aside land but said no money was available in this year’s estimates to develop the lot.
Cloudy but mostly dry conditions are expected through the weekend in Edmonton. Temperatures will range around 70 degrees with cooler air moving southward, while yesterday’s highs reached 72 and lows near 55. Precipitation was light, and forecasts show similar regional highs around 50 to 70 in Calgary Lethbridge and Saskatoon.
Two Montana caravans will visit Saskatchewan and Alberta on a week long goodwill tour. Havre and Lewiston Malta Shelby Helena citizens will join 16 carloads from other towns. They will meet at Irvine junction Sunday noon for a reception and tour ending with a supper and religious service at Riverside Park.
London reports Britain rejects Russia proposal to postpone and enlarge the 24 power Suez conference. A Foreign Office spokesman notes a Russian representative will attend, suggesting Soviet participation despite rejected terms. Unofficial talks say RN may deploy light carriers as troop ships in the Mediterranean buildup.
A fragmented quote discusses a woman keeping youth by avoiding cocktail party introductions to men. The line attributes social guidance and humor to a witty era voice, reflecting attitudes toward women, age, and sociability.
Mrs. Salway runs a neighborhood doll hospital repairing arms legs eyes and heads for about a dozen patients at a time. She charges a nominal fee to cover materials and sends parts to New York when needed. Her work began with her scoutmaster husband in Calgary in 1936 and continues to bring joy to children like Denise Wickenheiser and others who send dolls from distant places.
In Ottawa special report Douglas Leiterman notes the Defence Department clips rival generals Macklin and Simonds. Macklin argues for larger army and skepticism toward nuclear weapons while Simonds backs missiles and a stronger air force. Both clash on radar lines and budget priorities, revealing contradictions in their calls for defence. Prime Minister Laval's understated remark about the contradiction is cited.
Earlier this week William J. Sellhorn the branch manager hands a donation cheque to Dave R. Broadfoot vice chairman of the hospital board. Others in the photo include Alderman J. W. Douglas board chairman George H. Huckle Dominion Glass plant superintendent Jack Cuthbertson board secretary and Mayor Harry Dacre of Redcliff.
Mayor James Davey of Havre displays his corkscrew pitch as Edson defeats Libby 1-0 to launch the first international Rotary tournament. Rain delays push remaining quarter finals to today with two semifinals at 4 and 6 30 and the final at 9.
U S business weighs how to meet rising costs and inflation amid steel and auto price shifts. Steel up 8.50 per ton after a month-long strike sparks chain effects with aluminum copper and rail rate requests. Employment tops July records while auto output risks a boom year to come.
Fragmentary report notes Marilyn Monroe declines BBC offer to present Lysistrata, a Greek comedy, amid commitments. The piece references Lysistrata from 412 BC and mentions third program plans and Hollywood glamour.
RCMP detachment alerts all members as goldfinch Dickie goes missing from the RCMP barracks garden. May the mate remains brood with five eggs and is cared for with daily ashtray crumbs and water. No foul play suspected.
Port Arthur police court dismissed a by law charge against druggist Bernard Aris on a technicality. Aris had exposed for sale glassware wristwatch leather wallets electric razors and women’s stockings after 6 p m. The defense argued a man cannot be accused of five violations under one charge, so five counts were required.
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