07 Jul 1967
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1967
Page
1
Montreal Health Minister R A Donahoe announced that a federal medical insurance plan to cover mental health services will start next year. The report cites government funding and national health policy shifts.
Calgary Stampede begins a nine day run with 71 006 attendees versus 112 446 last year as officials cautioned the show will gain momentum after the downtown parade Monday morning. Rodeo chuckwagon racing and livestock judging start with purses and prizes totaling over 244 000 dollars. Chuck Swanson leads the premier saddle bronc with 66 of 100 in the first go round.
Calgary telegraph reports the first world Charolais auction saw U S buyers pay record prices. A bull brought $58,000 to Leif Guiddal of Abercorn Quebec from Sim Callon. a cow sold for $40,000 to J A Lawton of Sulphur Louisiana. Total sale value reached $438,250 for 26 cows and bulls.
A shooting spree in a Vancouver area home left two dead, two wounded, and two more injured by glass and bullets. Police arrested 35 year old Arthur Towell after finding 13 guns and ammunition at his residence. Victims include David Webster and his wife Marlene, with other injuries reported.
The Congo government says Bukavu and Kisangani were retaken from rebel forces led by mercenaries and accuses a covert international mafia. The UN Security Council planned a session to weigh Idzumbuli’s plea to ban mercenary recruitment as Mobutu seeks treason verdict and extradition of Tshombe, tied to colonial interests.
In Ottawa the Commons examined Kennedy Round tariff implications and then adjourned for a summer recess of at least 11 weeks. MPs approved a $3.416 billion supply bill and a $965 million interim authority for four months, with ministers to return in fall for remaining main spending. Defence discussions loomed over a UN peacekeeping call in the Middle East.
Two B-52 bombers collided 65 miles southeast of Saigon. seven crew saved, search for six abroad continues. The 600th U.S. combat loss was reported as Secretary McNamara visited Vietnam to urge more troops. Marines engaged 200 North Vietnamese near Con Thien, killing 150 as heavy shelling hit bases below the DMZ.
British Minister George Thomas arrived in Lagos to seek a formula ending the eastern Nigeria blockade by Maj Gen Gowon. Nigeria’s secession as Biafra has cut 10 percent of Britain oil imports, prompting rationing bills in Parliament. Shell-BP has reduced output due to Bonny port storage limits.
Ottawa report notes the curtain could fall on John Diefenbaker as Conservative leader with the Commons adjournment for a summer recess. Party likely to choose a new leader at the Sept 6 Toronto convention while Diefenbaker may remain MP. He has led the party 11 years and served as prime minister 1957 to 1963.
At their fourth national convention the NDP reaffirmed T. C. Douglas as leader while embracing moderation over far left demands. Delegates backed nationalization when needed and a measured stance on Quebec rights. Colin Cameron and Max Saltsman signaled a shift toward using tools to direct the economy rather than opposing U.S. investment.
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