08 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1956
Page
1
Daily records show counts of violations by type with totals including excessive speed 170 failing to stop 52 impaired ability 26 without due care 56 yield right of way 23 and other violations 178 during the year 1956 across the jurisdiction.
The California Standard Company plans a gas processing plant in the Princess field area 65 miles northwest of Medicine Hat. The project, expected to cost about 10 million dollars, will dehydrate gas and remove carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide before feeding gas to the Trans Canada line. Construction planned to start in summer 1958 with pipe for gathering already on hand.
In the last week of November two polio cases were reported in Alberta with one paralytic case in Medicine Hat, bringing southern Alberta’s total to five for the fall. Calgary announces a police taxi service for drunk celebrants on Christmas and New Year’s Eve to reduce holiday accidents.
Calgary Mayor Don MacKay said he will let his name stand for the Liberal nomination as candidate for South Calgary in the next federal election. CALGARY Six first aid posts See WESTERN Page 14.
About 400 guests attended a Town and Country Club banquet in Medicine Hat honouring Gerald Schuler Hilda and Andrew Schlacher of Conquerville for province wide 4-H achievements. Schlacher won the Anderson trophy for best district plot while Schuler recently returned from the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.
Heavy wet snow began in Vancouver before the East West all star game at Empire Stadium. Winds of 25 mph were forecast, conditions forced a tarp to stay on the field, and snow would mix with rain with a high near 38. The game started at 1 p.m. PST.
Ontario Court of Appeal awarded custody of two year olds Richard and Roland Maat to their natural parents Herman and Trudy Maat, reversing a December ruling that granted guardianship to foster parents Austin and Ethel Hepton. The Heptons may appeal to the Supreme Court. Dutch-Canadian community donated to the Maats' court costs.
H Norman Davis of Ogilvie Flour Mills warns that Britain and the United States have created a ruinous price situation in export markets for Canadiana wheat and flour. He says the US subsidy system has shut off overseas markets to Canada by routing grain and flour to private traders, while a price war among British millers has driven a prolonged price slump.
Citizens recognize one of the trio among profuse mums at Medicine Hat Greenhouses. The News cameraman nearly loses them in the floral display as visitors admire the seasonal blooms.
Bruce Hogle details Medicine Hat Brick and Tile Co. Ltd.'s expansion and modernization, highlighting three cost drivers: efficient production methods, the lowest fuel costs, and nearby clay deposits. The firm cites its gas-powered operations and regional supplies as key to beating foreign competition, with a new extruded glazed tile pipe line and plans unfolding in Medicine Hat.
A hostess refuses to offer a drink to Mrs Kane claiming temperance leadership. The guest counters she is president of the Anti-Vice League, noting there is something she should not be offered. The exchange reflects temperance era tensions and sharp social wit.
A noon conference at the YWCA convened by the Council of Social Services discussed a Hungarian refugee rehabilitation program for Medicine Hat. Rev Fr Jack O'Brien of Calgary outlined expected numbers and needs of new Canadian citizens from revolt torn satellite countries and the plan to provide housing and immediate support. The session noted existing reception councils in Calgary and Lethbridge and was chaired by Mrs. Austin Currie.
In Mineola New York Angelo Lamarca was found guilty by a 12 man jury of kidnapping and first degree murder in the July 4 Weinberger baby killing. The all male panel of fathers imposed the death penalty by electric chair with no mercy recommendation.
A weekly business roundup reports overall strong readings in steel coal oil and auto sectors with rising factory output and price hikes. Auto dealers see best period in years as GM predicts a banner year and 6 5 million new cars forecast for next year while fabrics cost climbs and nickel prices rise. Tight money prompts higher savings rates by banks starting January.
The American auto industry unveils an $11.5 million exhibition at New York’s Coliseum. The preview shows about 125 passenger cars and 70 trucks across three floors, with production models front and center and several built to order luxuries. Cadillac Directeur features a rear seat for the secretary with integrated office gear and news screen.
London dispatch reports two life sized portraits of Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh, commissioned for Alberta's legislature, are labeled grotesque caricatures. Canadian artist Llewellyn Petley Jones, aided by observations at Buckingham Palace, defends his work amid public glare.
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