Traffic violations tally for 1956
A summary of 1956 traffic violations shows totals by category: Excessive speed 171, Without due care 56, Failing to stop 526, Ability impaired 28, Fail yield right of way 24, Other violations 184.
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28 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1956
Page
1
No Vote Taken in Rank-and-File for CPR Strike
Montreal CPY W E Gamble says no membership ballot occurred before the strike call by the Brotherhood of Firemen and Engineers. A telegraph vote among 36 lodge chairmen approved the strike, a process dating to 1953. The chairmen constitute the Brotherhood’s grievance committee and list includes D R Colpitts Winnipeg and J Pye Moose Jaw among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
CPY
W. E. Gamble
The
Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen
CLC
Canadian Pacific Railway
Gamble
Leo C. Beriini
Sutherland
Sask
D. G. Collinson
Souris Man
J. E. Turner
Minnedosa
Man
E. C. Dennis
Sudbury
Ont
BE. R. Calvin
Lancaster
N. B
Gordon P. Strang
Penticton
B.C
J. S. Brooks
Arostook
Canadian theatres hit by television
The Canadian motion picture theatres faced a 13 year low in 1955 with 202,194,000 paid admissions. The figure fell 15 percent from 1954 and 23 percent from the 1952 peak, the statistics bureau reported. The 1955 total was the lowest since 1942 when admissions reached 184,558,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
Suez operations delay clearing southern Suez Canal
At Suez the Suez Canal Authority says no orders were given to begin clearing the blocked canal despite UN and Egyptian statements that work would start. U.S. representatives led by Lt. Gen. Raymond Wheeler arrived with instructions to begin and will meet Egyptian officials to resolve the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Said
Suez Canal
United Nations
Egypt
Suez
U.S
Raymond A. Wheeler
Malibu brush fire threatens monastery and homes
The Malibu blaze roared across about 5 000 acres in two fronts with 68 homes confirmed destroyed by fire chief Keith Klinger. Governor Knight declared a state of distress to mobilize state resources and pursue federal aid for damaged public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malibu
Calif
Los Angeles County
Keith Klinger
Pacific Coast Highway
Goodwin Knight
California
Malibu Township
Santa Monica
Malibu Canyon
Hugh Noonan
Hour of St. Francis Radio Poca
Los Angeles
Las Flores Canyon
Carbon Beach
Carbon Canyon
Sandspit
Horace Heidt
Louis Hayward
Jane Russell
Bob Waterfield
June Havoc
Peter Potter
Youth Admits Setting Blaze Firestarter Arrested in Chicago
A 15 year old boy told police he set 20 fires to watch firemen and help them, plus 10 smaller blazes in garages or houses. He was seized after confessing to starting a garage fire and bragging to a friend. No injuries reported. he remains held at the juvenile home pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Rost
North Side
Rost
August
Claim Integration Moved Too Rapidly
Washington lawmakers weighed the moral social and educational effects of public school integration with a sub committee report blaming rapid District of Columbia integration for higher sex offences juvenile delinquency and educational retrogression The study led by Rep James C Davis cited increased costs and white flight to Maryland and Virginia suburbs It also noted morale issues among teachers and disparities in learning ability The report drew objections from district officials including Mrs M B Pettit The discussion touched on bus segregation in Tallahassee and Birmingham with potential court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
National Capital
Board of Education
James C. Davis
Georgia
M. B. Pettit
Birmingham
Ala
Cities Transit Inc
Tallahas
Life of Britain Desolate Says Psychiatrist
Dr Eustace Chesser warned Britain is spiritually and emotionally desolate with 1953 to 72,000 people entering mental hospitals and 5,754 deaths by suicide. He linked modern art and existentialism to a chaotic mental state and warned the art of conversation has become a casualty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuters
Eustace Chesser
Chesser
British Medical Association
Family Doctor
Britain
Kinsey
Mannequin Show Sparks Party Dress Plan
Mrs. Jones and her husband attend a mannequin show where an evening gown worn by a model captures her interest. She imagines the dress at their party next week and solicits her husband’s opinion on inviting the model.
Variable clouds bring 35 to 40 C across prairie regions
Edmonton forecast shows afternoon highs near 40 C with variable cloudiness across the prairies. Previous day’s high 51 C and low 33 C noted. noon temperature 43 C. Calgary and Edmonton readings indicate hot conditions with light winds from the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Prairies
Calgary
Lethbridge
Saskatoon
Bomb like device found at Paramount in Times Square
New York police report a pipe bomb like device, linked to the so called mad bomber, discovered early in the Paramount theatre after a warning call. Two bomb squad detectives removed it in protective gear, hours after a mass evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paramount Theatre
Times Square
New York Public Library
Grand Central Railway Terminal
Paramount
Library
Manhattan
Fort Tilden
Board of Estimate
Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
Radio City Music Hall
Grace Mylott
British doctors seek pay boost across UK
Britain's 35,000 doctors held mass meetings to decide on a possible strike or quitting the National Health Service to push for a 24 percent salary increase. They say no pay rise since 1951 despite rising living costs. the government cites tough economic conditions. Average pay is about 5000 pounds a year, with patients billed if doctors leave the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuters
Britain
British Medical Guild
New Year Eve prices vary by venue across United States
Across the country reservation lists rise for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Prices range from 15 to 25 dollars at New York clubs like Latin Quarter and Copacabana with top rates around 30 dollars at Ambassadors Hotel venues, while California and New Orleans offerings include all‑inclusive drinks or champagne as added perks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S
Maine
California
Embassy Club
Knight Box
Ambassador Hotel
Park Avenue
New York City
Latin Quarter
Copacabana
Chateau Madrid
Cocoanut Grove
Los Angeles
Ciro’s
Hollywood
New Orleans
Roosevelt Hotel
Blue
Howe forecasts another round of prosperity in 1957
Trade Minister Howe predicted a continued upswing for most Canadians in 1957 with higher earnings sales and production. He warned of export market problems and house construction slowdowns but said structural steel shortages may cause building delays and immigration could ease labor shortages later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Ottawa
Baby blinded by oxygen at Chicago hospital lawsuit
Angela Mann sues Presbyterian-St Luke's Hospital for 500000 claiming newborn James, born Feb 19 1956 at Presbyterian Hospital, was permanently blinded by excessive oxygen in his incubator. The child is now 10 months old with father Arnold and siblings Geraldine and Cynthia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Angela Mann
James
Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital
St. Luke’s
Arnold
Manns
Geraldine
Cynthia
Blizzards Grip Scotland as Samba Adrift Offshore
Reuters reports freezing blizzards blanket Scotland with deep snow and shipping forced to shelter. In England and Wales, gale winds melt Christmas snow and cause minor flooding. The disabled Swedish tanker Samba drifts toward Orkney as Dutch tug Nord Holland struggles to take her in tow after a two day chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuters
Atlantic
Scotland
England
Wales
Samba
North Sea
Orkney Islands
Nord Holland
Christmas Holiday Traffic Toll Tops National Record
Chicago reports 706 deaths and about 24,000 injuries in Christmas traffic crashes, with a projected 490 fatalities forecast for New Year’s. Speed cited as a major factor. drinking blamed in nine of 12 fatal accidents in Chicago. North Dakota credits newspapers safety messages for no deaths during their holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
Philip McGuire
North Dakota
Highway Patrol
Clark Monroe
Inevitable Strike Looms as CPR Prepares Tie Up
Montreal CP dispatch reports the CPR ready to suspend operations as union officials press for a strike described as inevitable. About 3,000 firemen and enginemen would man picket duties from Nova Scotia to British Columbia, with 2,800 firemen set to strike at 4 p.m. local time Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
W. E. Gamble
Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen
CLC
CPR
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific
W. S. Thomson
Ottawa Eyes CPR Bosses in Bid to End Strike Threat
Ottawa reports the federal government seeks talks between CPR President N. R. Crump and W. E. Gamble head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to avert a strike. No confirmation issued but a meeting could be held here Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa CP
CPR
Ottawa
Labor Department
N. R. Crump
W. E. Gamble
Montreal
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
CLC
Ottawa urged talks as 200 railway jobs face cuts
Proposals to move firemen from freight and yard diesels would protect current staff but endanger about 200 future jobs. Observers doubt a deal under Mr. Gamble's plan, while Ottawa calls for resumed negotiations and Prime Minister St Laurent expresses nationwide concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posals
Small Chance
Gamble
Ottawa
ST. Laurent
Canadian Pacific Stock Slips on Rail Strike Talk
In London trading, Canadian Pacifics fell amid rail strike threats while gilt-edged securities advanced led by medium and short-dated issues. Industrials edged higher overall as oils and dollar stocks softened on mixed Wall Street cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuters
Wall Street
Rapid Bob Feller Retires From Baseball
Cleveland star Bob Feller, 38, announces retirement after 17 seasons with the Indians. He will pursue business, rejects front office roles, and plans to stay connected with the player group as he leaves a career highlighted by three no hitters and an 18-strikeout game, plus two World Series losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Robert
Feller
Tribe
van Meter
Iowa
Indians
Detroit Tigers
Boston Braves
Two Children Burned to Death in British Columbia Fire
In Sooke British Columbia two children died and a third child is in fair condition after a fire destroyed the logging camp home of Mr and Mrs Robert Derocher. Geraldine six months and Harvey two were killed. Beverley Ann eighteen months was rescued from her crib by Mrs Derocher who could not save the others. Older siblings Mabel five and Marlene four escaped. The family had moved from Grand Prairie Alberta six months ago where they have two more children Walter nine and Robert eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sooke
B.C
Robert Derocher
Geraldine
Harvey
Grand Prairie
Alta
Walter
Robert
Train jumps track kills crew in Quebec wreck
A CNR locomotive and seven cars derailed near Brosseau Quebec on Thursday night after jumping the track. One engineer and one fireman were killed and at least five others were injured. The train carried 11 men and women from St Johns who were being transferred to other cities across Canada. Cars were to be hooked to a train bound for Toronto and Montreal.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tare
Tee
Gloria
Eleanor
Vera Garus
St. Catharines, Ont
Gregg
Brotherhood
Rapid
Bob’ Feller
Gleveland
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