Arctic airlift of Christmas mail completes in harsh north
In Edmonton the annual Operation Santa Claus airlift nears completion with about 56 000 pounds of supplies including turkeys food and trees sent to far northern posts from Timberline to Alert near the Pole. A masked bandit robs a Vancouver service station of 3600 cash. Two fatal accidents near Grande Prairie claim a teacher and a lumber camp worker. In Winnipeg Canadian wheat exports rise with shipments to Iron Curtain nations boosting a 57.9 million bushel year total.
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North Pole
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Hythe
Azxzel Szczprick
Rycroft
Winnipeg
Board of Grain Commissioners
Alberta truckers urge rail competition relief from cabinet
EDMONTON The Alberta Motor Transport Association warns railway charges threaten Alberta's trucking industry. AMTA managing director Jack Taylor of Calgary told the provincial cabinet on Wednesday that higher highway load limits are needed to help truckers compete with railways. Prince George report notes two infants burned to death on Wednesday.
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Alberta Motor Transport Association
Jack Taylor
Calgary
AMTA
Alberta
Pleasing Concert At City's One-Room School
Amid cramped conditions the Medicine Hat School for Retarded Children held a Christmas program for 15 adults. Ten students, directed by Mrs. Vera Bracken, sang Yuletide songs danced acted and recited. A student presented Bruce Heider of the Kinsmen Club with a stuffed dog to thank Kin for transport service.
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Medicine Hat
Vera Bracken
India and United States reach broad agreement in world affairs
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Nehru issued a final communique confirming a broad area of agreement on world affairs after Nehru's four day visit. Nehru said talks strengthened Indian American bonds of friendship and understanding as he prepared to meet UN officials and Ottawa engagements.
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New York
Ottawa
U.S
Fire Chief Urges Close Check After Year-End Parties
Fire Chief Len Morris issued a formal appeal to party sponsors to assign a responsible person to inspect premises after office celebrations. He urged emptying ash trays, checking for stragglers, and ensuring lights are off, recommending a 10 to 15 minute post closing check to prevent fire disasters.
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Len Morris
Mental patient and wife nabbed after Denver chase
Denver police captured Mike Wiegner, 16, and his 17 year old wife Cla Ann Mowatt Wiegner after a 15 minute chase through Denver. Wiegner, a mental patient, and his wife were injured in the crash that ended the pursuit. Police sought a third man, Jesse Eastman, alias Jesse Red Cloud, who accompanied them from California.
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Mike Wiegner
California
Cla Ann Mowatt Wiegner
Wiegner
Jesse Eastman
Jesse Red Cloud
Eastman
Montana
Wild Ducks Wintering In Medicine Hat River
A wide open river channel from the Trans-Canada bridge downstream due to exhaust heat and mild days attracts a flock of wild ducks to Medicine Hat. The birds winter here instead of migrating south, a repeat of last year when the fish and game association fed them during cold snaps.
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CPR
Medicine Hat
Fish and Game Association
Former City Resident Committed for Trial
Marie Ross 21 formerly of Medicine Hat was committed for trial on murder charges in the Oct 25 shotgun death of Rene Travenier 70. At the preliminary hearing she showed little emotion and said nothing when asked by Magistrate Henri Lacerte.
Dear Daddy Christmas Letter From Irish Girl to Canada
A six year old Sally McWilliams of Armagh writes to Father Christmas in care of the Port Arthur mayor. She asks for a pair of snow boots size 2 and a fountain pen, explains her father’s illness and notes she is a good girl.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Santa Claus
Canada
Colleen
Father Christmas
Sally McWilliams
Armagh
County Armagh
Northern Ireland
Daddy Christmas
Strike vote planned by BLFE over CPR diesel crew cuts
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen reiterated opposition to reducing operating personnel on CPR diesel trains and announced a strike vote among CPR employees after rejecting a federal conciliation board report. Union leader W. E. Gamble of Montreal said CPR job eliminations for firemen-helpers would face resistance. The board suggested firemen be removed on freight and yard service but protect those who qualified as engineers with three years’ firemen seniority, and provided wage increases. CPR officials offered no immediate comment.
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Montreal
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
CLC
Federal Conciliation Board
CPR
W. E. Gamble
Brotherhood
Gamble
Flames sweep two Vancouver landmarks in three alarm fire
A three alarm chemical fed blaze on Camble Street damaged the Howden block housing 24 offices and a coffee bar, a Dustbane Co warehouse, and a Transport Department warehouse. Firefighters fought the flames for three hours with 140 men. no injuries reported. Estimated damages exceed 400000 with Howden block over 150000 and Dustbane warehouse 70000 with stock at 90000. Smoke lingered after nine hours.
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Vancouver
Howden
Dustbane Co
Federal Transport Department
Camble Street
Bill Howden
Transport Department
Weather Outlook for Edmonton Calgary and Nearby
The report notes mild conditions continuing Friday with cooling entering northern sections and a temperature drop expected. Highest and lowest figures are listed for several cities, including Edmonton Calgary Lethbridge Saskatoon and Swift Current, with yesterday's highs and lows and today’s noon readings.
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Calgary
Lethbridge
Saskatoon
Swift Current
Moose Jaw
Smilestones party caption echoes a lively farewell
A clipped remark recalls a festive sendoff with playful banter and a closing mood. Details hint at a social gathering or celebration ending on a light, nostalgic note.
Integrationists claim edge in school desegregation. mixed rulings emerge
In Dallas an 86 year old federal judge held immediate school integration unnecessary, citing psychology over law. New Orleans appeals court ordered Harris County Texas to desegregate courthouse cafeterias and allowed Negroes equal access to St Petersburg Florida beaches and pools. Montgomery leaders urged police vigilance as Negroes plan to resume bus boycott after a federal order to desegregate city buses.
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Dallas
Tex
United States Supreme Court
William H. Atwell
Federal Court of Appeals
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Harris County
Petersburg
Fla
Montgomery
Ala
Little Anne Goertz Begins Sad Trip Home
AVILES Spain AP Little Anne Goertz sole survivor of a yacht sinking began a sad trip home to Canada as the body of her father was washed ashore by the sea.
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Aviles
Spain
Anne Goertz
Canada
UN chiefs meet Burns on Suez salvage fleet terms
British military chiefs met Maj. Gen. BE L Burns and Lt Gen Raymond Wheeler at Port Said to settle terms for a United Nations takeover of the Anglo French salvage fleet assembled in the harbor.
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Port Said
BE. L. M. Burns
Suez Canal
Raymond Wheeler
United Nations
Saskatchewan Signs Hungary Refugee Reception Pact
Ottawa and Saskatchewan announced a formal agreement for reception and care of Hungarian refugees with Saskatchewan first to sign. The federal government will reimburse $3 daily per refugee for board and lodging, while the immigration branch supports subsistence during the first year and handles medical needs through provincial plans. Other provinces are negotiating similar pacts with aims to include Ontario soon.
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Saskatchewan
Pickersgill
Manitoba
Ontario
Canada
Autopsy Links Toddler Death to Brain Tumor
Coroner reports Marcia Clark, 3, died five hours after treatment at Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Autopsy found a brain tumor with a hemorrhage likely causing death. Coroner Murray Rotstein of suburban York Township issued the finding.
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Toronto
Marcia’ Clark
Murray Rotstein
York Township
Doctor in Eastbourne Charged With Murder of Widow
Dr John Bodkin Adams, a 57 year old physician long based in Eastbourne, was arrested on murder charges for killing Edith Alice Morrell, 81, amid a long public suspicion of deaths among wealthy elderly women. He was remanded to Brixton prison after a brief hearing as crowds watched.
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Eastbourne
England
John Bodkin Adams
Adams
Edith Alice Morrell
Scotland Yard
Herbert Hannam
Brixton
London
Two More Dog Poisoning Cases Reported on the Hill
Two more dog poisoning incidents occurred yesterday on the Hill, part of a wave that began late in the summer. Authorities theorize the latest cases stem from an aftermath of earlier poisonings as tainted meat may have been eaten by the two dogs.
Post Office Clearings Report Busy December Weekend
Yesterday the city post office cleared 32 560 letters and 1015 parcels, bringing December totals to 453 656 letters and 15 336 parcels. Last year the day count was 61 010 letters, almost 30 000 more than yesterday, blamed on Monday the 18th of December. Some parcels had items fall out. inform the post office if something is missing.
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Goldie
Hungarian Children to Be Absorbed in Medicine Hat Schools
Hungarian refugee children arriving in Medicine Hat will be absorbed into the public and high school system with no planned separate classes. Principal Norman Wait said the approach mirrors Calgary, where some English instruction is provided. Immigration Officer J. G. Reid reported no definite arrival date beyond Winnipeg, hoping for after Christmas.
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Medicine Hat
Norman Wait
Calgary
Hat
Mr. Wait
Lethbridge
J. G. Reid
Winnipeg
Ontario Court Allows Appeal in Murder Case
The Ontario Court of Appeal granted the appeal of Eli Guay and his wife Christina of Espanola against their murder conviction and ordered a new trial. Guay and his wife faced potential hangings in February and March for the June 22 killing of William Snyder of Spanish River.
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Ontario Court of Appeal
Eli Guay
Christina
Espanola
Ont
Guay
William Snyder
Spanish River
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