24 Jan 1957
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1957
Page
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A compact record shows 1957 traffic violations including excessive speed and failing to stop. The list covers days with entries such as 6 for excessive speed and 1 each for failing to stop and yielding right of way while noting other violations at 3. The source presents a summary table of infractions without detailed case information.
Victoria lawyer W Berkeley Monteith says political patronage drove his dismissal as law clerk to the legislature and vows to take his place on opening day unless forcibly restrained. The cabinet canceled his eight year tenure and named Ian Horne, a returning officer in the Sept 19 election, to the post.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture wrapped two public sessions with Agriculture Minister Gardiner praising CFA’s service to farmers. He backed the federation’s framework, noted its nonmember group structure, and pledged to relay delegates' concerns on rye flax and policy to government. Debate on butter and egg price supports featured, while Senate proposals to study land rehabilitation and submarginal housing were set for further action.
Unsolicited support for John Whitney Hosick and his sixteenth child continues despite freezing weather. Donations pour from city residents and groups including Douglas Bakery providing daily goods, Mrs. Stathanie with canned vegetables, Mrs. Fred Rowan with eggs and baby clothes, and others contributing coats, toys, soap, and potatoes.
Finance Minister Harris avoided answering whether the budget would cut or end the 10 percent automobile excise tax. PC Ontario MLA Michael Starr noted a British Columbia dealers’ resolution to withhold 1957 models until tax plans are known. Harris said he has received dealer representations about losses from tax changes but offered no clear plan.
Edmonton and regional centers endure severe cold as Arctic air pushes overnight minimums to record lows. Lethbridge and Medicine Hat report about 41 below on this date, with noon readings and yesterday’s highs and lows noted for cities including Calgary Saskatoon Swift Current Moose Jaw.
A frame cottage near Joliette Quebec burned at 6:30 am. Five children Pierrette Fleury Serge Perrault Claude Perrault Marion Perrault Francine Perrault Andre Fleury died from burns. One more child is critically burned. mother Leo Fleury and another parent were hospitalized. The two families shared a 1½ story dwelling one mile from the site. The fire began from an overheated stove and the structure was reduced within 90 minutes.
India will not become communist but will pursue a socialist pattern under Prime Minister Nehru. Private venture is shrinking as government ownership expands, with only Air India, some life insurance, and parts of banking kept in private hands. Oil grants used to lure American giants aside, most industry is state controlled.
John Baer’s Almanac, 132 years old, delivers a buoyant mix of weather prophecy, folklore, irony and homely philosophy. It forecasts a wet inauguration day and generally mucky weather, with chilly spells in summer and notes a 100 year old manuscript predicting higher plaything spending than tools in 1957. The piece labels these as provocative and suggests the weather editor’s forecasts are not infallible.
Record overnight lows across western Canada push Medicine Hat and Lethbridge to minus 41. Jasper and Banff hit minus 44, the coldest in Alberta or Saskatchewan. Other readings include Calgary minus 32 and Regina minus 30 as Vancouver reaches five year low.
Eastbourne magistrates ordered Dr John Bodkin Adams to stand trial on a charge of murdering a wealthy widow, Mrs Morrell. The preliminary eight day hearing preceded the decision with defence counsel Geoffrey Lawrence summing up the case. The Crown also alleges Adams killed two other elderly patients, Mr and Mrs Alfred Hullett.
William C. Rose a 238 pound apartment manager faced a drunk driving charge in Miami where he drank about 1% pints of whisky before tests showed a .122 blood alcohol reading. The judge said a written decision would follow as Rose argued he could drive safely despite high intoxication.
Ottawa sources say the army plans to disband two infantry battalions to form a new armored regiment for the 1st Canadian Infantry Division. Possible units affected include elements of the Regiment of Canadian Guards and the Royal 22nd Regiment, with one French-speaking unit likely to be cut.
A former Montagna guard testified he saw Wilma Montesi with Prince Maurice of Hessen the day before her Ostia beach body was found. The prince’s name surfaced in Rome investigations but no charges were filed. Anna Maria Cagliostro testified Montagna’s mistress and brains of a drug ring, while Gianpiero Piccioni was named as the assassin in the drug ring.
The Audubon Society said a missing whooping crane from the only known migratory flock was found in Texas on the King Ranch. Five birds disappeared during the migration. now twenty four are safely accounted for.
The National Fire Protection Association names Vancouver British Columbia and Memphis Tennessee as grand award winners for leading outstanding Fire Prevention Week campaigns in North America. Kentville and Philadelphia were last year’s winners. the 1956 contest drew 966 entries from Canada and the United States. Vancouver’s effort urged business liaison with fire departments and encouraged homeowners to adopt safety measures during Fire Prevention Week.
District finals for the Canadian curling title hunt begin at Taber tomorrow morning with Bob Cocks of Medicine Hat facing three district entries in a double knockout series. Contenders include Nick Wolfe Foremost Ted Kerkhoff Vauxhall and Everett Kerkho Taber. Draws not yet made and play may extend to Saturday with possible Friday finish if a rink wins three straight. J A Bell of this city convener and Gordon Hacking of Taber oversee arrangements and draws.
A Mac's T. H. Elgar Construction worker named Oskar Berelee collapsed while walking from a shed to the nurses residence on site. Fumes from a gasoline motor on a plaster mixer were blamed. Ambulance transported him. hospital could not confirm condition. Unofficial word says his condition is satisfactory.
A salon or feature quotes a playful line about a woman's life, suggesting the peak around age 35. The remark frames aging with humor and warmth, reflecting social attitudes of the era.
Cornelius Szakaitis, manager of the downtown Parthenon theatre, said he will proceed with plans to show the film Baby Doll despite a threat of arrest from the county prosecutor. The statement came as authorities weighed action over the screening.
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