30 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1950
Page
1
The biggest Korean War air duel saw 40 MIG-15s clash with 15 US F-86 Sabres over Manchuria. Two MIGs were damaged while all American planes returned safely. Earlier, Sabres downed one MIG near Sinulju, with another seen plunging in flames from 1,500 feet.
Rose Alexander 18, daughter of the Governor General and Lady Alexander, was presented as queen of the governor general's young people's ball at Rideau Hall. The debutante event featured photographers, a diamond tiara, gardenia corsage, ivy and rose embroidery, and a festive setting with Mounties in scarlet uniforms.
Henry Fonda aged 43 and Susan Blanchard 22 wife of Oscar Hammerstein's stepdaughter, were married Thursday in New York. It was Fonda's third marriage and Blanchard's first.
Ottawa reports Prime Minister St Laurent outlined the government’s 1951 agenda. He indicated a heavy program including concrete proposals on public concerns and hinted at reviving women’s units in the armed forces. He noted possible RCAF role with NATO and questioned Korea deployment.
Premier Manning delivers a year end address praising Alberta’s growth and resource wealth. He warns world tensions threaten peace and urges Christians to live their faith and seek divine guidance for global security. He asks gratitude for blessings and prayers for troubled peoples.
New York reports psychiatrists say most resolutions fail and advise acting now, not waiting for January 1. Experts like Dr. Frederic Wertham caution against holiday deadlines and recommend immediate decision to change habits rather than relying on the calendar. For hangovers, remedies range from hair of the dog to other popular cures.
Yale Plan Clinic medical director Dr. Ginrgio Lolli says hangovers lack a universal cure. For occasional drinkers and New Year’s Eve victims he recommends three steps: sleep, a long lukewarm bath, and fruit juices. Duration depends on alcohol amount and personal condition.
City reports a stronger 1950 economy with higher utility sales and new home construction. Utility revenue rose to 844,957 dollars from 762,460 in 1949 aided by population growth and rate increases, while total building value jumped 29.6 percent to 1,259,380 dollars with 112 new homes.
The U S government bans non essential uses of copper in over 300 civilian items effective March 1. Pots pans hardware furniture and jewelry are among affected categories. The move aims to curb copper shortages and inflationary pressures.
Edmonton CP reports Lieutenant-Governor John J. Bowlen offers a New Year message to Alberta. He thanks Almighty God for the year’s blessings, prays for world peace, urges sober conference among rulers, and wishes loyalty to King George VI. He honors soldiers and veterans and hopes 1951 brings happiness.
London dispatch reports an anonymous plea to return the 458 pound Scone Stone if it remains in Scotland. Scotland Yard and Glasgow police verify the letter, while investigators salvage a rusty iron safe, concrete, and an iron chair from Hyde Park as crowds watch the hunt for the coronation relic continue.
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