29 Jul 1964
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1964
Page
1
Alberta opposition parties press Premier Manning for a full public explanation of why Hon. £. W. Hinman was abruptly dismissed as provincial treasurer after nine years in office. They urge clarity on any conflicts of interest and the tests used to remove him.
In a prepared statement Premier Manning announced the resignation of E W Hinman from the Alberta cabinet over private business activities not connected to government. Hinman insisted he did nothing immoral and said he would not resign his seat, remaining firm in the Social Credit party.
Ottawa reports circulated that Alberta treasurer E. W. Hinman’s resignation sparked talk of a large Canadian bank purchasing the provincial treasury branches. Bank of Montreal president Arnold Hart said he heard the rumor but could not confirm any bank involved. Bank of Canada head Louis Rasminsky said he had heard nothing definitive and was watching Alberta’s situation closely.
Special to The NEWS reports the hasty move to force the resignation of Provincial Treasurer E. W. Hinman. Hinman, emotional but combative, defends Premier Manning and refuses to name firms tied to alleged promotions, while denying links to Farmers and Merchants Trust and the International Airport Hotel. He notes a few shares in Alberta Fidelity Trust and cites his son’s business in Farmers and Merchants. The piece notes further questions about ministers declaring business interests.
Mel Cameron, assistant district agriculturist, says crops overall appear good in Medicine Hat area though grain quality may fall without rain. An inch of rain would boost yields. drought is not yet, but late crops may fail without precipitation. Hay and pasture look strong this year.
Education minister A O Aalborg was sworn in as Alberta treasurer in a brief ceremony at the lieutenant governor's office and will keep his education portfolio.
In Cardston strong support for Premier Manning's decision to dismiss Ted Hinman as provincial treasurer. Local leaders and residents express shock and backing, noting Hinman's long absence and diverse outside interests. Mayor Dennis Burt calls for more information before forming a final view. Former MP John Blackmore backs Manning, while Liberal opposition cites the need for a clear explanation.
CP reports drought and low moisture hit farmers across the Prairie provinces with estimates of up to 75 million dollars in crop losses in southeastern Alberta and northern Saskatchewan. Federal aid programs and fodder shipments are being planned as farmers cope with reduced yields and ongoing dryness.
The first load of wheat of the season arrived at Maple Leaf Mills Tuesday. Fred Knodel, a farmer five miles west of Medicine Hat, delivered grain graded No 2 northern and weighing 58 pounds per bushel. Manager Vince McNaughton noted 16 bushels per acre average and called it among the earliest on record, with a 1929 early delivery by Adolph Dederer cited as a comparison.
A. M. Pennie chief superintendent at Suffield Experimental Station is named deputy chairman of the Defence Research Board and will move to Ottawa in September. Edward John Bobyn becomes SES chief superintendent, a DRB scientist with missile experience now at RCAF Ottawa directing systems evaluation. Dr. A. H. Zimmerman remains DRB chairman. Dr. J. E. Keystone retires as vice chairman to join SHAPE at The Hague. Dr. G. S. Field becomes vice-chairman.
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