15 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1964
Page
1
The Ottawa flag debate in the House of Commons closed with renewed energy as speakers from all sides argued into the early hours, with Mr. Pearson appealing to Mr. Diefenbaker and a sharp exchange widening gaps between leaders. The session ended at 2:15 a.m.
In a rare speech, New Democratic Party leader T. C. Douglas commends and condemns as he critiques Prime Minister Pearson’s flag policy. He calls the PM a big man for changing the design while accusing him of vanity, and says Pearson’s closure move harms national unity. Douglas vows to rally Canadians for the new flag amid bitterness and addresses French Canadian MPs about English-French tensions.
The two way deal on the Red Ensign fuels a tense debate in the Canadian House. French Canadian members pressed for closure while English speakers urged respect for the minority view. Creditiste Gillies Gregoire urged support for a new flag as Canadians, and a carnival mood filled the chamber as the night ended with mixed feelings about a possible ending or beginning.
An auditor testified the deficit at Lethbridge Central Feeders Association Limited includes about 635000 in funds advanced to members in excess of their cattle equity. The inquiry into the association’s operations, which shows a total deficit of 844000, opened with the auditor’s testimony. Government counsel noted that provincial treasurer Jinman will be called in January. Discrepancies were found March 17, 1964 during balance sheet checks at the bank.
Hollywood mourns actor William Bendix known for Chester A. Riley. He died Monday at Good Samaritan Hospital Los Angeles from labor pneumonia complicated by a stomach ailment. He was 58 and survived by wife Therese and daughters Stephanie and Lorraine. Actress Mrs Alan Ladd was at his bedside.
Ottawa reports a historic 163 to 78 Commons vote to endorse a red and white maple leaf flag after 33 days of debate. Senate debate opens on approving the new symbol before a royal proclamation. Severe cold dominates as temperatures plummet to 30 below with winds driving the chill to 81 degrees below zero.
Robert Thompson, national Social Credit leader, says Red Deer is the most economical spot for Canada’s second heavy water plant. He cites coal reserves east of the city, abundant natural gas, space for a construction site, and ample water. Production timelines place the Nova Scotia plant in 1966 and a second plant by 1969. Dynamic Power of Calgary holds Ardley coal leases and may bid, with four others invited. Thompson notes Dynamic has no parallel production research for heavy water.
RCMP counsel Norman Mathews said RCMP Commissioner George McLellan gave his full report on bribery charges to Justice Minister Favreau in the presence of Immigration Minister Tremblay. A Quebec judge ruled the report need not be produced immediately but may be later as the inquiry into ministerial aide bribery in a Montreal narcotics case proceeds.
Prime Minister Pearson and two cabinet ministers were asked to urge publishers of The Star Telegram and Globe and Mail to resume talks ending a four month strike by 1000 typographers and mailers. Labor Minister MacEachen said federal jurisdiction is limited but would assist if possible.
The Canadian Press reports blizzards with high winds and extreme cold sweeping the western Prairies. Temperatures fall to 35 below with 30 to 50 mph winds as the storm advances toward Winnipeg and moves northeastward into northern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba. Yukon records 65 below in overnight low.
Indus try Minister Herb Pinder leads a three way bid for the Hanley by election after a recount left the seat vacant under the Controverted Elections Act. Opponent Robert A. Walker, former attorney general, seeks to regain the riding with Hugh Arscott in the race.
Dennis W. Clark and Arthur Lehr of Medicine Hat were fined 25 and costs by Magistrate Ted Wade for unlawfully hunting without permission on occupied land and will lose hunting privileges for one year. Wes Broad faces similar charges with a December 19 hearing. Calgary men Patrick Boyd and James Grandmaison were also fined 10 and costs for hunting on a 3000 acre ranch, with counsel arguing the land did not meet game act definitions.
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