23 Jan 1957
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1957
Page
1
Ottawa reports Canada’s population reached 16,080,791 on June 1, a strong five year gain nearly matching the prior decade’s growth as immigration reshaped the Prairies. census bureau data shows the current count and growth pace.
The Canadian press reports an application for an indefinite adjournment in the British Columbia Supreme Court for Christian George Hanna, a 23 year old stowaway, with bail also sought for his release. Hanna had been detained on a ship and released by habeas corpus before the vessel sailed to Port Alberni.
Douglas Leiterman writes from Delhi that India’s democracy stands as a beacon amid Asia’s two major poles, democratic India and communist China. He argues Western fate hinges on Asia’s model, noting India’s devotion to democracy and the risks if the West ignores India’s path.
Carmangay Alberta faces a severe Bow River leak forcing water conservation and pumping from Little Bow. Rail crews haul in dredging to locate the leak as a grim situation unfolds. Premier Manning criticizes 1951 Indian Act amendments amid eviction disputes at Hobbema reserve. Calgary justice rules Fince Smith not guilty of attempted murder in the KOO shooting case.
Carole Voyce, four, was laid to rest in Toronto after her body was found beneath a viaduct. Peter Woodcock, 17, a schoolboy with a troubled history, awaits a preliminary murder hearing after being charged with raping and killing the child. Woodcock, described as shy and bookish by foster parents, was arrested Monday and spent 12 hours with police for questioning.
The Air Force reports a KC-97 refueling tanker missing with seven aboard. The aircraft departed Westover Air Force Base at 1 30 p m EST Tuesday on a training flight to Griffiss Air Force Base near Utica New York with enough fuel for 12 hours of flight time.
The Canadian Labour Congress urged the federal cabinet to adopt a comprehensive national health insurance plan as the top priority. The 1,000,000 member body also pressed for expanded social security, lower taxes on workers, universal unemployment coverage, a federal minimum wage of 1 per hour, a 40 hour week, and immigration transfer to labor, plus closer federal provincial coordination.
Saskatchewan Premier T. C. Douglas proposed dividing the Medicine Hat gas field to ensure Medicine Hat has sufficient supply while allowing exports to Saskatchewan. He noted the field is two thirds Alberta and one third Saskatchewan and warned about crossing the border with Alberta gas.
A total of 98 rinks entered the Medicine Hat Curling Club week long bonspiel marking its tenth edition. Entries closed at noon with 57 foursomes from district towns and 41 from the city. Opening draws will appear in tomorrow's News. skips should clip for reference.
A fragmentary exchange shows characters weighing wisdom and wit in a humorous mock conversation. The bits reference a person nicknamed Wag and pose questions about his cleverness, suggesting a lighthearted, teasing tone.
Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, delivered a daughter weighing eight pounds two ounces. The child, Caroline Louise Marguerite, is first in line to Monaco’s throne, with Prince Rainier III reporting a smooth delivery and good health for mother and baby amid jubilant Monacans.
A. E. Palmer of Lethbridge, agricultural scientist, speaks to Medicine Hat Young Liberal Club Thursday in the Assiniboia Hotel at 6 30 pm. The group plans resolutions for Calgary provincial convention and delegates. Palmer, who supervised irrigation in Pakistan for UNFAO, discusses farmers and federal policy. he is Liberal candidate for Lethbridge federal seat.
Premier E C Manning announced Alberta will introduce legislation to standardize assessment and tax levies on primary industries. Affects Medicine Hat Redcliff and Northwest Nitro with potential rise in tax loads, impacting municipal revenues and the gas purchase deal. Northwest Nitro faces about 140 000 in expected revenue under a 43 mill tax rate. The shift could tax machinery and equipment in addition to land and improvements.
CP reports prolonged cold weather with clear skies for at least two more days. Edmonton highs in the minus range, with yesterday’s high near minus 12 and lows around minus 22, while Calgary and other prairie cities show bitter temperatures and scattered traces of precipitation.
Canadian service stations and fuel oil distributors raise retail prices by up to one cent per gallon after wholesale increases from Imperial Oil and others. The rise reflects higher Caribbean crude and tanker rates with regional variations. Halifax premium climbs to 49.2 cents, Newfoundland may add two cents, Quebec up one cent to 48.9 cents.
Premier Manning announced plans to place primary heavy industry in Alberta on a uniform provincial assessment and tax basis. The move would remove these industries from local tax rolls, have the province collect property tax at a single rate, and rebalance municipal revenues to fund services. Details on which industries qualify have yet to be defined.
The purchase offer for Red Deer Dr lots near the Trans Canada highway for a proposed hamburger drive in has been withdrawn by Chick Taylor and Norm Smythe. Mayor Weiner said residents opposing further commercial development welcomed the withdrawal. The offer remains contingent on first option rights if serviced and made available for commercial use. The move ends civic debate on the land sale but retains plans for a conference on civic land policy and zoning.
Tennessee All America quarterback Johnny Majors signs a one year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the Big Four football union in Knoxville.
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