Birthday anniversary dinner for Macdonald in Kingston
Federal and provincial officials join Ontario and Quebec figures in Kingston for a civic state dinner marking Sir John A. Macdonald birth centenary. Attendance planned by Prime Minister Pearson’s representatives along with Kingston officials and provincial leaders amid sparse Ottawa interest.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Quebec
Kingston
Canada
John A. Macdonald
Privy Council
George Mcllraith
Benson
Unprecedented Vancouver Snow Weighs on Residents
Vancouver endures a third week of unusual snow and cold with cars stuck on hills, slushy roofs, delayed mail, and rising heating bills. Neighbors form car pools around those with chains, while shopping moves online and boots and scarves dominate daily life. The weatherman offers no near end in sight.
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Financial District
Moscow arms to Greeks
Turkish lawmakers quoted a Soviet official saying Moscow sent light arms to the Greek Cypriot government of President Makarios. The comment followed a September pact amid Turkey Cyprus tensions. A British official said the islanders are expanding their national guard with mainly light weapons and field guns.
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Ankara
Moscow
Makarios
Turkey
Republic
Presidium
Nikolai V. Podgorny
Podgorny
Cyprus
London
Alec, Bishop
Meddling whites blamed for snow in Port Alberni
Vancouver Island expert George Clutesi of the Nootka tribe ties heavy snow to white meddling with Moby Doll the captured killer whale. He recalls Maisie Hurley’s Vancouver prediction of disaster and foresees more snow through March and a forthcoming severe flood.
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Port Alberni
B.C
British Columbia
George Clutesi
Clutesi
Maisie Hurley
Vancouver
Moby Doll
Breakthrough in Viet Nam crisis amid multi-sided talks
Reuters reports a breakthrough in the 2 1/2 month Viet Nam government crisis as civilian, military, and American officials near a settlement. Key demands include release of High National Council members, civilian authority recognition by the military, and early election of a constituent assembly to replace the council. Meanwhile Hue faces a 1500 strong anti government sit down strike, with Hue city paralyzed and student actions in Saigon adding pressure.
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Saigon
Reuters
High National Council
Hue
Viet Nam
Military Council
Winter storms strain Vancouver area as storm looms
Vancouver residents endure a four week winter with drifting snow and cold. Unemployment has surged with carpenters' union noting only 500 of 2,400 workers employed locally. In Nanaimo loggers file 1500 claims since December 16 as schools reopen amid ongoing disruption.
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Vancouver
Carpenters’ Union
Lower Mainland
Nanaimo
Greater Vancouver
Fraser Valley
Credit-short CFA members testified on aid transfers
Three members of the Lethbridge Central Feeders Association testified before the Turcotte inquiry that they moved funds between CFA accounts to cover members who exceeded credit ceilings. They cited S. W. Hatch’s approval and said they trusted the arrangements, while revealing interest and temporary loan payments to other members.
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Lethbridge (Cp
Lethbridge Central Feeders Association
Lethbridge
Ray Johansen
Herb. Bishop
Barnwell
Alta
E. E. Wilde
Welling
Turcotte
L. S. Turcotte
Johansen
Bishop
S. W. Hatch
CFA
Association
Hatch
Wilde
Mr. Hatch
Mr. Johansen
J. B. Campbell
the Main
Beefeaters and Tips Stir Tower of London Row
London residents at the Tower of London defend tips from tourists as voluntary gifts while blocking any demand for payments. Sir Thomas Butler confirms no civil servant can solicit tips. Bruce Knapp, Britain’s first Canadian Beefeater, resigns amid dispute. He and his family plan to return to Canada though on duty. The Beefeaters’ wage is shown as about £12 10s weekly with post-rent take home around £9.
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Earl Alexander
Canada
Bruce Knapp
Cana Ldian
Royal Jewels
Asa
Daily Express
Knapp
Sir Thomas
the Express
Cattle Deaths Reach 800 in Southern Alberta
Report indicates more than 800 cattle have died in Southern Alberta due to brutal winter weather. Feed shortages drive high hay prices and water issues as rangers warn of worse losses if cold continues. Officials note Saskatchewan faces greater feed strain, while Manitoba and B.C. report fewer problems. Alberta cattle totals around 3 million with Saskatchewan about 2.3 million and B.C. 310,000.
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Atechewan
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Prairies
Manitoba
British Columbia
B.C
Prairie
Medicine Hat
Brooks
Hanna
Coronation
G. R. Sterling
Agriculture Department
Harry Strom
Regina
Calgary
Swift Current
D. H. Grant
Indonesia Leaves United Nations in Sukarno Move
President Sukarno announced Indonesia has walked out of the United Nations and will also withdraw from UN agencies including UNESCO and WHO. He cited appeals to stay and pledged continued opposition to Malaysia while his government plans to confront consequences. Foreign Minister Subandrio briefed ambassadors on the withdrawal amid Malaysia's UN Security Council admission.
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Jakarta
Sukarno
Indonesia
United Nations
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
World Health Organization
U Thant
World Organization
Malaysia
Subandrio
Security Council
MacEwan Likely to Succeed Page as Alberta LG
EDMONTON CP Lieu tenant Governor J Percy Page said he will likely retire this fall and Mayor Grant MacEwan of Calgary is the presumed successor. Page 77 called the guess nonofficial and not a formal decision. MacEwan, former Alberta Liberal leader, is finishing his second year as Calgary mayor. Page, Rocheste r NY native and former Conservative house leader, was appointed lieutenant governor Dec 19 1959 after a note from Prime Minister Pearson asking him to stay until fall.
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Edmonton
J. Percy Page
Alberta
Grant MacEwan
Calgary
Page
MacEwan
Rochester
N.Y
Conservative House
Pearson
Parliament to wind up current session after Feb 16
Ottawa reports the government plans to end the present Parliament session quickly after the February 16 return and begin a new session the next day. Privy Council President McIlraith says key bills will be approved to avoid a general election and a summer recess is planned. Budget timing remains to be set.
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Privy Council
George Mcllraith
Mcllraith
Government House
Canada Pension Plan
Gordon
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