28 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1956
Page
1
Bruce W. Hogle explains why dentistry became a highly desirable career and how dental education has evolved from unpaid clinical work to modern classroom and laboratory focus. The article traces changes since 1910 in prerequisites and training, compares past and present practice, and contrasts old country dentists with today’s science-based approach.
In a rare public session at a wooden outpost near the Mackenzie River Delta, the nine member Northwest Territories council debated amending the Liquor Ordinance to grant liquor rights to treaty Indians and Eskimos. Proponents Drury and Parker urged equal rights and a transition from discrimination, signaling a potential regional leadership move.
President Eisenhower ends a brief vacation and plans to return to Washington after a rest period at Pebble Beach. Adlai Stevenson accelerates a northwest campaign swing to meet local Democratic leaders as activity heats up for the November elections. Eisenhower’s doctors report his recovery from June 9 abdominal surgery is complete.
A gas main explosion in LaSalle Montreal left four known dead and 18 injured as a bulldozer struck a main and fire ripped through two duplex dwellings. Detectives said bodies identified include Alex Anderson 68 and others. missing relatives were listed. Fire crews battled the gas blaze from 8 15 am EDT.
The forecast calls for showers across Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta as a Pacific air surge brings cooler air. Temperatures remain near seasonal norms with highs around 70 and lows near 45 in major cities like Edmonton Calgary Lethbridge Swift Current Saskatoon Moose Jaw and Regina.
Western Calgary experienced a half hour of heavy rain and hail causing street flooding basements and vehicle troubles. Western areas saw up to three quarters of an inch of rain while eastern sections stayed drier.
A rancher in Rockyford was gored and trampled by a bull on Monday, leaving him staggered and injured. Authorities and bystanders assisted as the man received medical attention at the scene.
The BC Liberal leader Deane Finlayson and newspapers the Vancouver Sun and Vancouver Herald face contempt charges over public statements about ex minister Robert Sommers like to be cleared quickly by Justice Wilson. Sun counsel Douglas Brown and Herald counsel J W DeB Harris argued that Sommers forfeited right to restrain discussion after seeking election nomination.
City businessman Jack Oldham chosen by residents of the 0-to-89 block on 10th St. S.W. to accept the Kiwanis Shield for 1956 Best Kept Block. Ceremony tomorrow at 6 45 p.m. on 43 10th St with Senator F Gershaw Kiwanis vice president Jack Pierson and Deputy Mayor J W Douglas attending. The city band conducted by Harold Crane will perform. Citizens invited to attend and congratulate the block's residents.
Steve Grady a police sergeant's son under house arrest after giving $75 worth of jewelry to neighbor girl Mary. Mary recalls losing a ring on a log. other pieces buried, search for two rings two bracelets and a necklace continues as Steve is confined to home and Mary to her yard.
One or two adjournments are likely before the early closing bylaw test cases proceed. Three charges of violation against night shopping face Magistrate A Y Spi vack at 2 pm amid anticipated adjournments by defendants counsel J M Prichard and others. The case tests a centuries-old bylaw debated since a 19{9} revision petition by merchants led by J Q Starritt.
Werner Mahan and Laur ent Olano began from Montreal July 3 on a 30000 mile North and South America walking tour. They split after Olano accused Mahan of taking rides, citing a 240 mile three day stretch from Fort William to Dryden Ontario. Mahan, 32, claimed he walks about 30 miles daily to test human endurance and plans to continue solo toward the west coast of the United States and into Latin America.
The 15 year old Zachary Aithier scored a hole in one on the 18th at the Conn Club this afternoon. He used a six iron the ball arched in hit the edge and rolled in. He finished with a one over par. Richard led after the first 18 holes of the City trails with Joe Duffy two behind at the midway mark ahead of Southeas tournament this week.
State officials announced that a U S aircraft was attacked off the coast by Communist China and wreckage with one crew member injured was found. Secretary Dulles described a broader inquiry and the possibility of a protest as facts come in from Peiping via the Embassy.
A fragmented text reads playful lines about patience and tech desires. The oddly phrased hints evoke a lighthearted puzzle or cartoonish caption style with no clear event, date, or person attached.
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