21 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Gen Pei rke and anti aircraft context with unclear details and jubilant phrasing. No complete facts to confirm events, entities, or dates.
Police in Murdochville Quebec stood guard outside the hotel after a report that a group of non striking Gaspe Copper Mines workers planned to raid the hotel and abduct three United Steelworkers officials. Two armed constables blocked the main door while detonation and violence concerns shadowed the prolonged labor dispute.
Damascus reports claims by a top Syrian military official that American directed plots sought to murder Syrian staff and harm the government. Bizry said Howard E. Stone, a U.S. diplomat, masterminded the plan and was expelled along with others. The official named several targets including Brig. Amin Nufoury and Col. Abdul Hamid Sarraj.
Maj David G Simons returns from a 32 hour balloon flight from North Dakota to the South Dakota border, claiming an altitude near 102000 feet if instrument calibration confirms. He landed at Flax field three miles west where souvenir hunters damaged the craft. officials plan next a four to five man ascent for similar altitudes in a larger gondola.
A Finnian Canadian fraudster known as Lindstrom allegedly swindled about 180 Canadians awaiting a Europe charter from Montreal airport. Police report no complaints yet as Travellers Aid seeks to repatriate the group via future flights while Ottawa aid rules complicate eligibility.
A provincial special caucus discusses reforms to provincial and municipal finance at the imminent February legislature session. Proposals aim to ease local property tax burden through equalized assessment and abolition of poll and personal property taxes.
London AP coroner ruled Antony Beauchamp killed himself using barbiturate poisoning after a 19 minute inquest into the 39 year old society photographer's death. Motive remained a mystery though finances were hinted as a factor. Lady Jane Vane Tempest Stewart sister of the Marquess of Londonderry, and a friend who attended the inquest, spoke with reporters.
Howard Green, 61, veteran MP and public works minister, told CP in Trail B C that things look good for the Progressive Conservatives in the next federal vote. He avoided predicting a timing beyond next July, citing his personal opinion and the party’s campaign strength. The Liberals’ decline is attributed to public support for Diefenbaker’s leadership and a desire for change after 22 years of Liberal rule.
Gen Charles Foulkes states Canada seeks a ground to air missile with 200 to 300 mile range and anti aircraft missiles with atomic warheads for bombers. The U.S. may supply missiles though atomic weapons to allies are barred. The 1st Light Anti aircraft Regiment in Ontario will reorganize with new headquarters in the coming months.
A witty scene unfolds as a husband slides a get well message to his wife at breakfast. He opens the envelope and presents the card in bed, humorously describing it as a quick recovery gift.
United Nations reports Britain sent armed forces to Oman and Muscat to quell a rebellion. Nine members needed for full airing. four nations backed Britain while the United States abstained and China did not participate. Soviet critic Sobolev condemned the intervention as aggression. Britain defended its action as aid requested by the Oman ruler.
Police detained 12 demonstrators after they shouted at Nkrumah during a session at a ministry. Natives of the Accra area criticized the government since independence last March, with housing policy fueling much of the discontent.
Adopted daughter of director William Wellman testified that a Confidential Magazine Story about a party with actor John Carroll at his home was true. She described a woman in Carrolls bedroom with a blonde, plus guests Forrest Tucker and Jimmy Dorsey, and said she was paid for her story. lawyer Daniel Ross defended Confidentials claims as tales.
The system moves slowly eastward from Saskatchewan producing scattered thunderstorms. Behind it strong west winds affect Alberta with spotty showers in the northeast. Thursday should bring sunny dry conditions and mild temperatures amid regional forecasts.
Typhoon Agnes hit Pusan Korea with 125 mph winds causing one death and three missing. A school and many homes wrecked, several buildings damaged, and U.S. Army hospital patients evacuated. Twelve foot waves battered harbor as troops moved from the front to aid. Tokyo reports nine killed and 16 missing amid heavy rains, with widespread injuries and homelessness in Japan.
An AP report recounts the case of Jo Jo the six-foot boa constrictor kept by Abraham Kievit of South Orange. City officials ordered Kievit to dispose of the animal, a crushing blow to a boy, Ronald Piper, who had cared for and grown attached to Jo Jo by feeding it live rats and wrapping it around his neck.
The NWNC reports contract negotiations with its staff have concluded with an agreement deemed satisfactory. Organization president Jacquie Hastings leads officers including vice president Ted Kemshead and Norman Mealcoer Felvi.
Fire Chief Hugh Bird said a fire started in a cluttered shed at the back of the building. A first victim was found inside, another was helped to safety by firefighters, with a third man on the top floor described as in danger.
The Bombers announce $20,000 crash insurance coverage for the club. The plan lists the policy as a critical asset, with the Shrine East West All Star game noted in Vancouver. The insurer will rate the line, while the club emphasizes its valuable players as the key asset.
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