24 Dec 1949
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
1
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Canadian radio stations and CBC networks plan extensive Christmas broadcasting with plays music and stories. Highlights include the BBC world tour focusing on Alberta oil fields the King’s Christmas message and Weather’s own programs from Leduc Devon and Ottawa.
two bullets fired by Kathleen Drewry hit Dean John J. Drewry, university administrator and author, and wounded his secretary Miriam Thurmond. Both victims were taken to Athens General Hospital. Police said Mrs. Drewry was arrested at her home after the shooting.
The provincial jail at Fort Saskatchewan will observe Christmas holidays on Sunday and Monday. Inmates will receive roast pork at meals, a Salvation Army concert will be staged, and a moving picture show will be shown in the dining hall. Four death-row prisoners are confined in death cells and four inmates will have special dinners. No Christmas trees or relative visiting are allowed.
The Medicine Flat News will not publish on Monday December 26 due to a statutory holiday and will publish on Tuesday December 27 instead.
Christmas preparations move into full swing as Canadians eye the weather. Western regions stay cold and clear while Ontario may see a light snow on Christmas morning. Montreal and Quebec plan midnight masses, shoppers press on, and police urge sober driving during the holidays.
Ronald Chelstrandean aged 20 and Reginald Embree 24 face jail break and car theft charges after eluding police since November 2. They are in El Paso Texas awaiting transfer to Alameda County custody and potential deportation after legal ent ry proceedings.
A tourist questions the health of a town by asking the mayor who recalls arriving silent and weak, nearly hairless and bed-bound, then asserts strong health today. The mayor notes he was born in the town, sparking reflection on growth and vitality.
The royal family travels from London by train to Sandringham in Norfolk to spend Christmas and the New Year at the king's country house. Prince Charles, seen waving to crowds, appears fully recovered from illness, as Elizabeth remains in Malta with Prince Philip for the holiday. The family plans to return to London late January for Parliament opening, while Princess Elizabeth awaits travel back from Malta.
Pope Pius inaugurates the 15th Holy Year at St Peter's Basilica with three hammer strokes and the holy doors opened. About 59,000 inside and 90 minutes of ceremonies as bells ring and Vatican officials monitor the Pope's frail health.
Government interest grows as organized labor pushes for employer financed and national pension schemes. Debate may open after the dominion provincial conference, with discussions anticipated on taxation and social security. Industrial pressure spreads from U S auto and steel sectors to Canadian firms in Windsor and plants like Stelco and Doon.
Agriculture Minister Gardiner announced a six month bacon subsidy for shipments to Britain starting Jan 2. The new support price is 32.59 per 100 pounds for Grade A Wiltshire sides delivered at Canadian seaboard, with Britain paying about 29.00 and Canada covering the difference, roughly 2.2 million for 60 million pounds. The move aims to bridge the U.S. market opening later in the year and does not imply domestic price cuts.
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