Collision Claims Two Pilots in Halifax Runway Crash
An exchange pilot from the United States and a Canadian Navy Avenger crew member died when a Banshee jet clipped the patrol plane on a Halifax runway. Sub-Lt Julian George Freeman of Battersea Ontario and Lieut Edward K Trzcinski of Hartford Connecticut were identified as the deceased. The incident followed a miscommunication as the Banshee approached per runway alignment after danger flares were fired by the control tower.
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Halifax
Julian George Freeman
Battersea
Ont
Kingston
Edward ‘K.‘Trzcinski
Hartford
Conn
Voice Shopping Views At Retailers Meeting
A Medicine Hat retailers meeting plans a Thursday 7 30 p m City Hall discussion. Merchants aim to decide on Wednesday shopping, openness, or closure, with a 40 hour week and uniform policy. Albert Belzberg motioned the general meeting call, crosswalk signs to be installed, and local media thanked for Sport Shirt month promotion support.
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City of
Medicine Hat
Assiniboia
Albert Belzberg
Pete Sereni
Jones
Association
Weather Edmonton Forecast Warmer With Sunny Skies
Sunny skies return across Alberta and western Saskatchewan with temperatures in the low 60s today. An increase of about 10 degrees is expected by Thursday as highs reach the 70s in some spots and overnight lows dip into the 40s.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Lethbridge
Swift Current
Saskatoon
Russia claims intercontinental missile test upsets US cut plans
Washington reacts cautiously to Moscow claim of an ICBM test. Officials question effectiveness and size of target area. Congress debates halting or slowing defense cuts while praising U.S. progress, with Radford noting U.S. power to deter.
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George Kitchen
Washington
Russia
United States
Congress
U.S
Moscow
Dulles
Congressional
Health Minister W W Cross to Retire From Cabinet
Health Minister Dr. W W Cross of Alberta will retire from the cabinet in mid September after 22 years in the post. He turns 70 on September 23 and will remain a legislature member for Hand Hills. Dr J Donovan Ross of Social Credit will succeed him as health minister.
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Edmonton
Social
Credit
Cross
Specal” ‘Credit
PM Urges More Effort At London Arms Talks
Prime Minister Diefenbaker called for redoubled sincerity and effort at the London arms talks after a Tass report of a Soviet ICBM test. Gen. Charles Foulkes and scientists urged caution, saying Russia’s claim does not prove a U S style missile capable of precise warhead delivery 5 000 miles away. Diefenbaker warned Russia’s rocket science will not keep the monopoly and emphasized disarmament talks remain urgent.
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Ottawa
Diefenbaker
London
Charles’ Foulkes
Canada
Russia
North America
Tass
United States
Masseilas
Foulkes
Prisoners Riot at Colorado State Reformatory Leaves One Dead
Rioting at the Colorado State Reformatory Tuesday night sent 125 inmates to riot, wounding four guards and leaving one prisoner dead. Deputy Warden Carl Douglas said inmates overpowered guards, then 60 officers restored order after a 45 minute disturbance.
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Carl
Douglas
Flu Vaccine Shows Partial Protection in Tests
A test of the new Asian flu vaccine on volunteers at Patuxent Maryland demonstrates definite but not total protection. Dr Justin M Andrews of NIH reported the results to state health officers amid epidemic fears. Additional tests will run at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary to determine minimal dose for immunity.
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Washington
Patuxent
Justin, M. Andrews
National Institute of Health
United Stttes
Andrews
U.S
Atlanta
RCMP Warns Drivers for Labour Day Weekend Patrols
Corporal E. Kumm of Medicine Hat RCMP released a statement urging extra caution as heavy Labor Day weekend traffic is anticipated. Patrols will cover major highways from Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 1 to keep the area accident-free, noting only one minor crash occurred last year.
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E. Kumm
Medicine Hat Rcmp
RCMP
Joy of Motherhood as Children Are All in Bed
A reflective piece explores the quiet after the kids are asleep, capturing a mother’s sense of relief, routine, and personal joy. The article centers on everyday rituals, self care, and the emotional balance of parenthood.
Masked Robbers Loot CNR Mail Car On Moving Train
Three masked men in railroad workers attire boarded a Woodstock to Ingersoll CNR passenger train, locked eight crew in a closet, ransacked the mail car, and fled during a two minute Ingersoll stop. Police unsure of escape route or whether suspects left town.
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Woodstock
Ont
CNR
Ingersoll
Miners Buried in Teck Hughes Mine Rescue Underway
In Kirkland Lake Ontario two miners were buried under broken muck at the Teck Hughes mine on the 3800-foot level. Rescue teams began work immediately while officials withheld names until families are notified. One man was seen trapped by a hand and foot. a doctor treated him as others remained unaccounted.
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Kirkland Lake
Ont
Teck- Hughes
Hess, Once Hitler’s Aide, Now Ailing In Spandau Cell
The 63 year old Rudolf Hess, once Hitler’s deputy and alleged successor, remains an enigmatic figure in Spandau prison. He is seen tending a vegetable patch behind the four power jail after a life of influence, mystery, and controversial wartime actions.
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Seymour Topping
Berlin
Spandau
Rudolf Hess
Nazi Germany
Adolf Hitler
Hess
Hitler
Hermann Goering
Spandau War Crimes
Scouts Released From Hospital After Flu Observation
Two Boy Scouts, John Tennant 15 of Lethbridge and Michael Simpson 18 of Calgary, were discharged from hospital after observation for Asian influenza symptoms. Officials said they had only a common cold or simple influenza and had attended the Scout and jamboree.
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Edmonton
John Tennant
Lethbridge
Michael
Simpson
Calgary
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