Mr R Y Eaton dies after long tenure at Eaton Company
Robert Young Eaton known as Mr R Y 81 longtime president of the T Eaton Company Ltd dies in hospital after a brief illness. He led the department store giant from 1922 to 1942 expanding stores in Montreal Hamilton and Calgary while guiding the company through years of growth. Born in Ireland he joined Eaton in London in 1897 later serving as first vice president before becoming president. He retired in 1942 passing leadership to John David Eaton.
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Timothy
Eaton
London
England
John Eaton
John David Eaton
Sir John
Mr. Eaton
Killyree
County Antrim
Ireland
University of London
Paris
Canada
Sir John Eaton
Montreal
Hamilton
Calgary
Paris agricultural group to tour Southern Alberta
Nineteen students and two professors from the National School of Agriculture Paris France will arrive in Le thb ridge Thursday for a two day tour to study agricultural methods in Southern Alberta.
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Lethbridge
Alta
National School of Agriculture
Paris
France
Alberta
Can St Laurent Seize the Political Moment in Canada
REGINALD HARDY reports from Ottawa as Canada braces for a looming general election. The central question weighs on government and opposition minds alike: can Prime Minister St Laurent meet the demands of a fiercely fought, history-making campaign, and is his health capable of sustaining leadership under pressure.
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Reginald Hardy
News Ottawa Bureau
Ottawa
St. Laurent
Mr. St. Laurent
Uncle Louis
P.M
Commonwealth Prime Ministers
London
Liberal Party
Salvaged Logs Reach Rome in Doria Sinking Case
The Andrea Doria logs were saved by Capt. Piero Calamar and handed to the Italian consul general, then to Rome by diplomatic pouch. The shift in casualty counts shows 36 unaccounted for, 2 dead, 18 missing presumed dead amid ongoing investigations.
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New York
Andrea Doria
Nantucket
Piero Calamar
Stockholm
Rome
James W. la Belle
Independence
la Belle
Europe
Father Sought After Tank Farm Blast Kills 15 in Texas
A Shamrock Oil and Gas tank farm blast near Dumas Texas left 15 dead and 31 burned as flames engulfed tanks at 6:53 a.m. Workers and volunteers faced ferocious fire as rescuers battled the blaze. H. J. Luette, father of June Blair of Medicine Hat, is missing awaiting word.
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Dumas
Tex
June Blair
H. J
Herman) Luette
Shamrock Oil and Gas Corporation
Associated Press
Shamrock Oil and Gas
Bob Bower
Shamrock
Skipper and Seaman Debate Depth in Ocean Patrol
A dialogue unfolds as the Skipper asks how many fathoms the depth is while the Seaman confesses he cannot touch bottom. The Skipper insists the vessel must come near the seabed, prompting a tense exchange about navigational limits and approaching danger at sea.
Attendance Up at 1956 Leth Rodeo Exhibition
Attendance at the 1956 Lethbridge Rodeo and Exhibition rose to a record 29 822 people, up 2 165 from 1950. The exhibition ran in a separate circuit after splitting from the B circuit last fall when dates beyond June were unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge, Alta
Lethbridge
Pipeline to ship gas to fertilizer plant and Medicine Hat
An Etzikom field gas line will supply the fertilizer plant with over three billion cubic feet per year, with Medicine Hat buying 36 billion cubic feet over 15 years. The Midcon and New British Dominion holdings share ownership at 50 percent each. Ottawa reports new proposed rail demurrage charges for western grain elevators were suspended by the board of transport commissioners pending hearings, with the dispute involving Prairie grain interests and railways over potential carload penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midcon
Oil and Gas Company
South Alberta Pipelines Ltd
New British Dominion
Etzikom
Medicine Hat
Ottawa
Western Terminal
Board of Transport Commissioners
J. D. Kearney
Prairie Grain
CPR
North-West Line Elevators Association
United Grain Growers
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Alberta Wheat Pool
C. D. Shepard
Winnipeg
CNR
W. J. Boyd
Lakehead
Ian D. Sinclair
Northwest Nitro Chemical
Crescent Heights
Teen climbers fall 100 feet into Mount Hood crevasse
A group of 19 teen climbers on Mount Hood slid down an icy chute and fell into a crevasse near Crater Rock. One girl died and several others were severely injured as doctors and rescue crews worked through the night with high altitude aid from the U S Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force.
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Timberline Lodge
Ore
Mount Hood
U.S
U.S. Air Force
RCAF
Vancouver
McChord Air Force Base
Washington
Crater Rock
Buck Passing In Boxcars Halmrast Sees Higher Farm Income
Alberta farmers may see higher cash income this year if grain can be shipped, says Hon. L. C. Halmrast at Medicine Hat meeting. He accuses federal officials and railways of passing the buck on grain movement. 1955 cash income estimated at 363 million dollars, down 25 million from 1954.
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Halmrast
Alberta
L. C. Halmrast
Medicine Hat Social Credit Federal Constituency Association
Assiniboia Hotel
Bud Olson Heads Socreds in Alberta Rally
Horace A. Bud Olson was elected president of the federal Socred organization in Alberta replacing Phil Birtwistle. R. H. Kent became honorary president as 49 delegates and 50 members attended. Arch ie Mitchell was nominated as W. D. Wylie’s successor and Harold Oberhammier was named 1st and 2nd vice presidents. The minister praised Alberta as debt free and rich in coal oil gas and agricultural potential with 22.2 million acres under cultivation.
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Horace A
Bud
Olson
Iddesleigh
Socred
Phil Birtwistle
England
R. H
Bob) Kent
Archie Mitchell
W. D. Wylie
M.P
Harold Oberhammier
Clearwater
Alberta
Canada
Halmrast
Social Credit
May Ask Hinman to Detail Fiscal Deal
Provincial Treasurer E. W. Hinman of Medicine Hat may be invited to discuss proposed provincial municipal tax agreements. He meets Brooks town council on Wednesday and could visit Medicine Hat to explain new fiscal arrangements for shared tax sources and revenue. The chamber of commerce opposes a sales tax in Alberta outlined in Hinman’s brief.
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E. W. Hinman
Medicine Hat
Hinman
Brooks Town
Chamber of Commerce
Alberta
Owens Sweeps Three Titles In 1956 SARC Rodeo
Alvin Owens of Patricia Alberta won all three Southern Alberta Rodeo Circuit crowns at the Lethbridge Exhibition and Stampede, earning 600 dollars total with 200 per title. Ellie Lewis of Penticton finished second in all three events. additional winners included Byron Woolford and Harold Manderville in roping and decorating, with the circuit awards to be presented at the November SARC convention in Lethbridge.
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Alvin Owens
Patricia
Alta
Owens
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Ellie Lewis
Penticton
B.C
SARC
Taber
Foremost
Claresholm
Raymond
High River
Cardstone
Coleman
Great West Garment Co
Sick
Lethbridge Brewery
Harold Manderville
Skiff
Stan Walker
Stan
Byron Woolford
Tyler
Tex
Calgary Power Company
Benny Reynolds
Melrose
Mont
Calgary Brewing and Malting Co
Bert Gibb
Crosston
Bobby Seals
Justin
Keith Hyland
Alsask
Bob Robinson
Plan for an International Board to Guard Suez Passage
London reports say Britain France and the United States discuss creating an international Suez Board with Russian representation to control the canal and guarantee freedom of passage for all ships. The plan accepts Nasser's nationalization while overlaying an international-use guarantee as world powers seek a crisis settlement.
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Plan International Board
London
Russia
Suez Canal
Nasser
Egypt
English Channel gale sinks hope of yacht crewed race
Search and rescue intensified as 13 of 23 Le Havre to England yachts remained missing after weekend gales. At least 10 people killed. storms toppled chimneys and trees, damaged defenses, and forced Royal Navy destroyers and frigates to cover the Channel while planes sweep the seas.
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London
Reuters
English
England
le Havre
France
Isle of Wight
Teekwood
Channel
Royal
Cap Gris
Nez
Boulogne
Royal Naval
Wheat queue at local mills clears quota drive
Farmers trucks jam mills to meet the July 31 deadline. More than a dozen large trucks lined up at Ogilvie's Lake of the Woods and Maple Leaf mills as the CPR speeds deliveries to clear stock. Initial quota units have been set by the government.
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Ogilvie’s
Lake of the Woods
Maple Leaf
C.P.R
Early Close Meet Postponed a Day
The mayor's committee on closing hours will meet tomorrow evening to finalize draft recommendations for civic authorities. The panel, with merchants clerks and consumers, proposed night shopping options while many favor keeping present hours. The council will consider the recommendations next Monday and may address a petition for retaining current closing times. an electors plebiscite could be discussed at the October election.
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Alto
Salee
Edmonton
Aeese Peyeneernee
Soneewe
Swift
Mr. R.Y
Southland
Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede CO
City Hall Annex
Elford
Stampede
Capital Hill
Skipper
Bud A. Olson
Alvin Swart
Supiases
By Hal Cooper
Downing Street
Eden
Selwyn Lloyd
Christian Pineau
Robert Murphy
Suez
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