Soble family linked to Soviet espionage ring in New York
Seventeen year old Lawrence Soble says his parents Jack Soble and Myra Soble and Jacob Albam were arrested by the FBI on charges of collecting national defense information to transmit to the Soviet Union. Bail set at 100000 each. FBI hints more suspects.
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New York
Lawrence Soble
Jack Soble
Myra
Jacob Albam
Yall
New York City
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Soviet Union
Soble
Rhodes Preparatory School
Manhattan
Sables
Albam
FBI
U.S
Paul Williams
Washington
Sergei R. Striganov
State Department
Montreal
Hessel Chasen
Gas export clash prompts Medicine Hat hearing
In Medicine Hat Alberta residents fight a plan to export local gas to Saskatchewan fearing shortages and higher prices. A four day Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board hearing weighed industry escape against local needs with a likely compromise to allow export under control to keep gas in the city.
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Dustry
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Medicine
Traffic Violations Count For 1957
To date day Excessive speed 6 Without due care 4 4 6 Failing to stop 1 Ability impaired 3 Fail yield right of way 3 Other violations 3 The record item summarizes categories and counts of traffic violations for the year 1957.
Against Division of Gifted Pupils In Manitoba Schools
Manitoba educationist warns that separating gifted pupils into special groups may create class divisions and harm democratic rights. Inspector F. Simms contends life in adulthood has no streams and students should study with all peers. He argues bright students in special classes develop arrogance and skip thorough study, harming long term habits.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
Manitoba School Journal
F. Simms
Simms
Indians Appeal Direct To Queen To Right Wrong
Alberta Indians vote to appeal directly to the Queen through Governor General Massey. Mrs. J. C. Gorman says the private appeal seeks royal intercession to preserve 1870s treaty rights amid fears of widespread treaty breach, with Hobbema Indian families facing eviction under the new act.
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Dick Snell
Calgary Herald
Alberta
Ottawa
Great Britain
Gorman
Hobbema
Respect
Hatters Donate More Than Asked In TB Campaign
Medicine Hat and district exceeds the 1956 57 Christmas Seal goal with subscriptions totaling 10 287 40 against a 10 000 target. Gordon E Anderson Kinsmen TB executive chair praises local support as Banff also exceeded its quota. Provincial drive trails by about 6 000 but is expected to meet its 211 000 goal by February.
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Medicine Hat
Kinsmen Club
Gordon E. Anderson
T.B
Kinsmen
Alberta
Banff
Anderson
New Vitality Sweeps India
Ottawa Bureau reporter Douglas Leiterman visits JHajat India to report on life in 300 million villagers. He describes cow dung as a daily staple and its use in homes while noting the environmental toll, rampant poverty, high child mortality, and caste- driven stagnation that trap villagers in a cycle of deprivation.
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Douglas Leiterman
India
Leiterman
Jhajat
Dismissed jury after nine days in San Diego kidnapping case
A jury deliberated 71 hours over nine days on charges against Beatrice Winn and Lucille Whisenand for kidnapping Ruth Latham. The judge, John A. Hewicker, dismissed the jury as they reported being deadlocked on all counts. Defense labeled Latham story a hoax while captors allegedly forced Winn and Whisenand into Mexico.
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San Diego
John A. Hewicker
Beatrice Winn
Lucille Whisenand
Ruth &. Latham
Hher
Smilestones and Ashcan Pranks Recounted
In a playful exchange a child asks why an ashcan is rolled. Willie replies to amuse Betty, who is humorously said to be in the ashcan. The quip showcases a lighthearted domestic moment from a past column.
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Willie
Betty
City Holds Line Against Sale Of Unserviced Lots
City officials defend policy restricting sale of unserviced parcels for development. Two local men withdrew an offer to buy a lot in the hospital area for a hamburger drive in, potentially canceling a council inter development board meeting. The finance committee may review fixed policy on land sales and building codes, with emphasis on private septic systems where public utilities are absent.
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Finance Committee
Town and Country Club
Prairie Schooner
Week's News Highlights: Crime, Inauguration and NATO Move
Four year old Carole Voyce of Toronto was abducted on a church steps by a youth and found murdered. Peter Woodcock, 17, charged. George Metesky the mad bomber admitted planting 32 bombs in New York since 1940. Eisenhower took the oath for a second term at 66, pledging strength and Soviet friendship. West German Lt General Hans Speidel named NATO ground forces commander in central Europe, overseeing US Seventh Army and British Army of the Rhine with Canadian troops under his command. See WEEK'S NEWS on Page 12.
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Carole Voyce
Toronto
Johnny Auld
Johnny
Carole
Peter Woodcock
New York
George Metesky
Consolidated Edison Company
George
Waterbury
Conn
Ike
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
Russia
NATO
Hans Speidel
Europe
Marcel Maurice
Carpentier
France
Cocks Edges Kerkhoff to Win Taber Brier District
Bob Cocks of Medicine Hat defeated Art Kerkhoff of Taber 9-8 in the Brier district final. Cocks trailed 8-5 before Kerkhoff tied with three in the ninth. Cocks drew the last rock in the home end to secure the district title and advancement to the Southern Alberta finals in Calgary.
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Taber
Bob Cocks
Medicine Hat
Art Kerkhoff
Calgary
Kerkhoff
Medicine Hat and Taber Curling Do or Die Match
Medicine Hat and Taber entered the deciding game with 2-1 records after each side won two of three. Medicine Hat beat Taber 10-4 yesterday and 9-6 against Foremost, then lost to Vauxhall 9-6. Taber defeated Foremost 9-3 and Vauxhall 9-5. Medicine Hat skips Bob Cocks with Ralph Heckbert and Dick English. Taber skips Art Kerkhoff with George Wessman and Vern Kerkhoff.
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Medicine Hat
Taber
Foremost
Vauxhall
Bob Cocks
Ralph Heckbert
Dick English
Bill Schissler
Art Kerk
Two Sided Close Call Prompts Building by Law Tolerance
Dawson Creek British Columbia a four inch error in a house construction nearly cost a villager until the village commission agreed to tolerate a building by law infraction The commission advised the owner to buy a strip of neighbor land after it was found the eaves on one side of the house roof came within 4 65 feet of the neighbor s home Regulations require five feet clearance
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Dawson Creek
B. C
British Emigrate to Canada for Our Children's Future
London report notes a steady weekly flow of Britons to Canadian and Australian immigration offices, with 4000 to Canada and 3000 to Australia. Editors debate whether Britain can afford the loss, urging balanced view on incentives and disincentives while preserving the Commonwealth link.
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Canada
Jack Stepler
NEWS London_Bureau
London
Green ‘Street
Britain
Commonwealth
Business Stil Booms for New York
AP reports a continued business boom in New York with signs of danger. Auto output is restrained and inventories rise while appliance and television demand shows glut. A Dun and Bradstreet survey finds executives eye slimmer profits despite higher sales amid rising costs and a record cost of living.
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Ford
Dun and Bradstreet
Rumors Rise Of Labor-CCF Entry In Next Election
In Medicine Hat riding the June federal election may feature a three candidate race with a possible four contenders. Mayor Harry Weiner seeks Liberal affiliation and H A Olson of Iddesleigh runs for Social Credit. a Labor back C C F ticket is anticipated. Trade union and CCF groups weigh backing a single candidate, while another independent option remains uncertain. Incumbent W D Wylie SC retires from politics.
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Medicine Hat
Harry Weiner
Liberal
H. A. Olson
Iddesleigh
Social Credit
C.C.F
W. D. Wylie
S.C
Irvine Plunged Into Darkness Amid Cold Wave
Irvine suffered long blackouts as Calgary Power failed at 5 p.m. and reignited briefly at 8 p.m. before a prolonged outage. Residents lit candles and gasoline lamps. Farmers and homes with electric thermostats bore the brunt of the outage during a harsh cold spell.
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Irvine
Calgary
Equal Pay for Women Sought by Provincial Council
Officials of the provincial council of the National and the Council of Women said Friday the provincial government will be asked to pass legislation providing equal pay for women doing the same jobs as men. A provincial constitution has been drawn up for National Council approval. A 25 member citizens committee will be named to combat juvenile delinquency alongside 68 welfare groups and community clubs. Kitchen said adults must share blame for delinquency. Edmonton officials said refunds may be issued for new five year licences if motorists leave the province before expiry, replacing the one year licences with no refunds.
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The
National’ ‘Council ‘of Women
National Council
Winnipeg
A Asl. Kitchen
Edmonton — Highways Department
Alberta Legislature may gain seats in 1957 session
The Calgary Herald reports representation in the Alberta Legislature could rise to 65 from 61 in the 1957 session, with increases targeted for Calgary Edmonton and the Peace River constituencies. Premier E. C. Manning weighs the move and will consult opposition leaders before deciding. EDMONTON: A cabinet committee studies a long term program to preserve and restore the province s historical sites and monuments, to be proposed at the next legislature session.
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Calgary
The
Herald
Alberta
Edmonton
Peace River
E. C.; Manning
A. R.patrick
E. W. Hinman
James Hartley
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