19 Aug 1959
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1959
Page
1
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About 300 people were rescued from Madison Canyon after the Montana quake. Death toll stood at eight, with estimates rising to at least 12. One woman missing and others feared crushed were reported as helicopters scanned the area.
Reporter recalls the Hebgen Lake quake that hit southwestern Montana and Yellowstone area. Rescue personnel from three states, helicopters, and agencies evacuated victims, while roads and the Madison River area were buried under landslides. Dead include F R Bennett and his children Carole Susan Tom. About 27 hospitalized, 60 injuries total, 150 trapped at one point. The Hebgen Dam and nearby highway suffered severe damage as tremors continued Tuesday.
In Montana a 7,600-foot peak slid into the Madison River near Ennis, creating a new mountain and trapping residents. Survivors recount a night of fear as rocks, mud, and floodwaters reshaped the landscape and the Hebgen Dam area faced urgent救救 rescue efforts.
Premier Joseph Smallwood aims to tour Canada after a hoped-for provincial victory to win over public opinion on Newfoundland's Terms of Union issue. He plans 30 speaking engagements, rejects anti confederation framing, and focuses on attaining a Liberal majority in St. John’s West and across the province.
Rain is forecast today for southern Alberta and Saskatchewan with heavier showers possible in southern Alberta on Thursday. Cool areas will top near 60, Medicine Hat’s low tonight around 50, and Thursday’s high near 60 degrees.
A two engine Dakota airliner operated by Trans-Air crashed on a 2,400 foot peak in fog ten minutes after takeoff from Barcelona, killing all 29 passengers and four crew. Among the victims were 23 British students returning to London, with three Spaniards a German a Persian and an Irish passenger. Crew identities were not confirmed but airport officials suspect they were British.
Five definite cases of laba, a parasite disease common to Africa and India, diagnosed in Farnham Quebec amid efforts to test 6,000 residents. Dr. Sue Fortin identified loa loa symptoms four months ago, with confirmation by Dr. Francois Somlo of the University of Montreal. Doctors treat symptoms, exact medicine undisclosed, antimony salts used in India for relief.
The Duke of Bedford, 42, was critically injured in an automobile accident in the south of France. A telegram from Woburn Abbey said he suffered a severe concussion while travelling with a party. the secretary noted uncertainty about who was driving.
Canadian employment rose by 153 000 to 6 206 000 in July, with unemployment easing to 3.5 percent of a 6 434 000 labor force. Farm work drove most of the gain, lifting farm employment to 835 000 while total jobless on July 18 topped 291 000.
Miners and smeltermen from the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers began a walkout at Anaconda Company operations in Montana and Utah. About 5600 workers halted work in Butte Great Falls East Helena and Tooele after failed talks. Company losses in Montana are projected at nearly 3 million dollars per month. The union seeks a wage increase of 15 to 17 cents an hour from existing 2.20 to 2.55 ranges.
AP survey across 11 regions shows defence contractors relying on foreign steel due to domestic price fears. Firms expect imports from Wales France and Belgium to rise if domestic rates climb after the strike, risking long term shifts in supplier choices.
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