Cost Split Urged for Ambulance Subsidy by Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat explores sharing ambulance costs with neighboring municipalities in the health unit. Alderman T R Osborne notes at finance committee meeting, delayed by absent aldermen. Interim Development Board endorses nine-lot removal plan near Stan's Confectionery, while reforming public land use. The committee advances a bylaw to raise plumbing permit fees and approves budgeted public works purchases including a brush unit, grader blade, and two sewage pumps with three month delivery. C D Morris Nursery may run sales at rear curling rink for minimum tax and license.
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Medicine Hat
Ald
T. R. Osborne
Sone
Dunmore Rd
Osborne
IDB
Public Works Committee
C. D. Morris Nursery
Legge
Burdett School Music Lessons Hit Local Roadblock
In Medicine Hat on Saturday Social Credit members pressed for provincial action to keep schools open for after hours music lessons. The Forty Mile County school committee in Foremost refused Burdett 17 students and their teacher Otto Seifert from Lethbridge permission. Mrs. Paul Joss and supporters urged investigation as teachers objected to students leaving classes for lessons.
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Burdett
Social Credit
Medicine Hat
Paul Joss
Forty Mile
Burdett School
Otto Seifert
Lethbridge
Sam Lentz
John Vos
County of
Blizzard Smothers Brief Warm Spell
Medicine Hat enjoyed a brief warm spell with a 38 degree high but was plunged back into winter as temperatures fell to 14 by 11 am. Snow totaled about a half inch in the last 24 hours and northeast winds at 20 to 30 mph hampered travel. Trans-Canada Airlines flights ran up to two hours late and Greyhound buses reported normal service despite slick roads.
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Barr
Medicine Hat
Bob Kelland
Bob
The
Mercury
Trans-Canada Airlines
Greyhound Buslines
Rash of Mishaps Blamed on Thaw
The weekend thaw spurred 12 city police reported accidents, lifting January toll to 88 with about 1350 in property damage. A five year old boy darted from between cars on Division Avenue into a car driven by Andrew Gehring. Sammy Hall sustained a minor knee cut but no serious injuries.
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Division Avenue
11Th St
S.W
Andrew Gehring
St. S.W
Sammy Hall
11Th St. S.W
Alvin Fischer
Gromyko pushes for France in on site inspections
In Moscow Gromyko told reporters that on site inspections must include France. In Philadelphia a Reading Railroad commuter train rear ended a local train injuring many aboard. In the Congo Kolwezi was entered by UN troops without resistance. East Germany reported a youth caught at the Berlin border. India received broad moral support from 26 of 60 nations against China. European Common Market talks with Luxembourg show support for Britain joining. In Vancouver the Doukhobor Sons of Freedom stalemate persists despite Bonner’s stance.
Electricity To Kill Cats Here Mercy Program Debated
City finance committee hears plan to electrocut stray cats instead of gas, with Vet advice supporting electrocuting if possible. A former mink rancher offers an electrocuting device, while alderman notes a man’s warning that gas exposure can be brutal.
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A. T. Legge
Willard. Lutes
Snow at Elkwater Totals One Foot
Snowfall in the Elkwater district reached about 12 inches since last Saturday paralyzing travel. Residents cleared roads with shovels and equipment while a resident, Fred Fandrick, moved to Medicine Hat after his truck stalled on the road. His wife remained to finish loading furniture as crews attempted to reopen routes.
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Elkwater
Fred Fandrick
Medicine Hat
Elmer Tetz
Resolution Urges Pro- stance, Referenced on Page 9
A brief notice notes a resolution urging a pro position on a school matter as referenced in the school page nine section. The item signals formal action and a community interest in the decision.
Socred Nominees Renominated At Medicine Hat Convention
H A Bud Olson Medicine Hat MP Harry Leinweber Medicine Hat MLA and Alberta Agriculture Minister Harry Strom Cypress MLA were renominated by acclamation at a three cornered Social Credit convention in Medicine Hat on Saturday. Nomination renewals extend for 12 months with a further convention required if no election occurs within that period. Walter Strom of Burdett was re elected president of the Medicine Hat Federal Association for a fourth term. The vice presidential race drew 10 candidates with John Schorr re elected first and Ted Anhorn and Ted Herman defeating the incumbents. Other contenders included Walter Olson Iddesleigh Dr Duncan Proudlock Brooks Ray Speaker Taber J H Janzen Rosemary George Hawrelak Redcliff George Penner Rosemary Mrs Ivy Gillies Medicine Hat Orvis Kennedy Edmonton president of the Social Credit League of Alberta chaired.
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H. A. “Bud’”’ Olson
Medicine Hat
Harry Leinweber
Alberta Agriculture
Harry Strom
Cypress
Social Credit
Socred
Walter Strom
Burdett
Medicine Hat Federal Association
John Schorr
Woolchester
Ted Anhorn
Ted Herman
Schuler
Walter Olson
Iddesleigh
Duncan Proudlock
Brooks
Ray Speaker
Ta‘ber
J. H. Janzen
Rosemary
George Hawrelak
Redcliff
George Penner
Ivy Gillies
Orvis Kennedy
Edmonton
Social Credit League of Alberta
Olson Backs A-Arms in Social Credit aims
Medicine Hat MP H. A. Bud Olson told a banquet closing a Social Credit convention that an immediate election would boost party strength but harm Canada. He endorsed defense nuclear weapons for Canadian forces at home and abroad and left for Ottawa to open parliament.
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Social Credit
House of Commons
Canada
H. A. “Bud’’ Olson
Medicine Hat
Ottawa
Alberta minister outlines ARDA projects at Medicine Hat
Alberta Agriculture Minister Harry Strom announced potential ARDA funded projects at a Medicine Hat banquet after the Social Credit convention. He highlighted drainage works across irrigation blocks, irrigated pasture on community land in SMRD, and the Etzikom Coulee stock water and small irrigation effort. He also noted a stronger chance of a veterinary college with federal and interprovincial aid.
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Smrd
Etzikom Coulee
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Strom
Phantom Sprayer Sought in Medicine Hat Vandalism
A mystery spray painter roams Medicine Hat, spraying three cars and a ladies wash room with paint on Saturday night. Max Henig found his car at 527 6th Ave painted gold after returning to it at a local hotel. Cars of Mike Lautner and Orville Rope also damaged. police investigate possible female suspect.
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Max Henig
6Th Ave
Mike Lautner
Lang Crescent
Orville Rope
6Th Ave. S.W
Old Magic Still Works Arms Decision Said Victory for John
Ottawa analysis credits Prime Minister Diefenbaker with steering the Conservative Party to leave the nuclear weapons question to him. Delegates backed the gamble, signaling unity and public confidence while avoiding a hard stance on acquisition if no control accord is reached.
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Bruce Phillips
Southam News Services
Ottawa
Conservative Party Association
John
Green
Defence
Harkness
Diefenbaker
Arthur Smith
Calgary South
Quebec Conservatives Win Concessions at Ottawa Meet
Quebec Conservatives secured key concessions at a national party conference. They backed bilingualism and biculturalism, opposed nuclear weapons, and removed the word Dominion in favor of national. Louis Pigeon led debates praising a truly national party.
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Quebec
Ottawa National Party
John R. Walker
Southam News Services
Ottawa
National Party
Tories
Jacques Flynn
Dominion
Queec
Louis Pigeon
Joliette - L
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Moise Tshombe
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India
China
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Howard Green
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