Washkansky Posts Satisfactory Recovery After Pneumonia
Cape Town doctors report Louis Washkansky, the world’s first heart transplant patient, improving after pneumonia with no signs of heart rejection from the donor heart given two weeks ago. Dr. Chris Barnard Cancels U S TV appearance to stay in hospital.
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Alberta Faces Cold Air and Northerly Winds
Cold air and strong northerly winds create unpleasant conditions across most of Alberta. Winds of 20 to 30 mph drive drifting snow in eastern Alberta, with temperatures remaining below zero in many areas. Strong winds expected through today and Tuesday over central and southern Alberta.
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Winter Snow Drifts Cause Traffic Delays Across Region
Medicine Hat and area faced a weekend winter jolt with over five inches of snowfall and 30 mph winds creating drifts that closed streets overnight. Elkwater saw over a foot of snow and blizzard conditions with subzero temps. Maple Creek reported six inches and drifting that blocked streets though buses resumed. Bow Island also logged six inches with ploughs clearing roads.
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$9000 prize helps paraplegic Edmonton family
Nick Bieson of Edmonton won $9000 in a bingo game and plans to build an accessible house for his six member family, including his eight year old daughter Brenda who has been paralyzed from the waist down since birth. The family now lives in a rented home.
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Edmonton Journal publisher dies in Toronto at 52
Basil Dean vice-president and publisher of The Edmonton Journal died in his sleep in a Toronto hotel at age 52 after attending a Southam Press Ltd. meeting. A coroner cited a coronary as the cause. He held numerous publisher and civic roles in Calgary and Edmonton, and was born in Newbury England.
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Holt Presumed Dead After Sea Accident at Portsea
Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared during a swimming trip at Portsea as a violent tide and floating debris swept him away. Deputy PM John McEwen prepared to assume leadership as police and witnesses, including Stewart, described the swift, deadly sea and Holt's last moments.
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Tragedy as Swimmer Vanishes in Rough Water
Witnesses recall a swimmer named Harold disappearing in swirling water while Alan Stewart and others watched. He appeared to swim away quickly and struggle, with a terrible feeling he was in danger and could not be reached despite efforts.
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Liberal convention set for April 4-6
The Liberal party will stage its televised leadership show April 4 to 6 at Ottawa's mid town civic centre in Lansdowne Park. Ottawa beat Calgary and Montreal bids for the event and Parliament Buildings influenced the site due to MPs duties.
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Greek Junta and King Constantine Tie Over Return
Athens reports deadlock as the Greek military regime rejects Constantine’s demand for immediate free elections and halt to constitutional revisions. The 27 year old king fled to Rome after a failed counter coup and the regime seeks puppet status and continued exile for Queen Frederika.
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UN Peace Troops Attack Nightclubs in Nicosia
In Cyprus, UN peacekeeping forces sparked a nightclub melee in Regina Street as 100 plus soldiers rushed three cabarets. Finnish troops led the incident with Danes Swedes and Canadians among the crowd. Police and UN military police restored order. injuries were minimal while premises suffered thousands of pounds in damages.
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Dogs kill two small boys in Madison Heights attack
In Lynchburg Virginia a pack of German shepherds killed 4 year old Gene Anthony Goodman and 3 year old Kenneth Goodman as their father Eugene H Goodman fought them with a rake. Two dogs were impounded and a third was shot. police searched for a possible fourth dog. Mrs Goodman was indoors with another child when screams alerted her.
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Army revolt leaders hunted as Boumedienne regime faces challenge
Reports from Algiers say authorities pursued leaders of a brief army revolt against President Houari Boumedienne. In Dahomey, Maj Maurice Kouandete declared a provisional government after leading a bloodless coup against President Christophe Soglo. The UN General Assembly began a three day push to finish its 22nd session. A tornado hit Huntsville Alabama early causing heavy damage and injuring an estimated 30 to 40 people.
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