Colombia rocked by trio of earthquakes and factory collapse deaths
Three earthquakes hit Colombia within hours killing at least 40 people in Pereira where a shirt factory collapsed entombing workers. About 150 injured, with fatalities also at a Cali church and reports of a poet killed in Manizales as aid and military help rush to stricken areas.
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Reuters-Ap
Pereira
Here
Andes Geophysical Institute
Bogota
Colombia
Damgota
Quito
Ecuador
Manizales
Cali
Guiljlermo Gonzales
Maizales
Three Hurt In Collision At Redcliff
A Calgary man is in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 1, west of Redcliff, near 3:45 p.m. Monday. Three people were injured, including two Saskatchewan residents. George Jensen, 60, drove a 1957 BA Oil Co. panel truck. Perrin Noble, of Oxbow, Sask., rode in a 1962 auto.
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Calgary
Medicine Hat General Hospital
Redcliff
Saskatchewan
George Jensen
Mac
J. H. Hook
Jensen
Jensen Is Suffering From Chest and Internal Injuries and Mr. Noble
Noble
Beatrice
7Th Ave
Algerian Vice-Premier Boudiaf Freed After Abduction
Algerian provisional government reports the release of Vice-Premier Mohammed Boudiaf, abducted by dissident Mohammed Ben Bella loyalists, after 24 hours in captivity. Boudiaf, arrested in M Sila, was due to arrive in Algiers, as Ben Khedda allies push for reconciliation talks and a crisis solution.
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Algiers
Reuters
Mohammed Boudiaf
Mohammed Ben Bella
Allis
Ben Bella
Ben Youssef Ben Khedda
Boudiaf
M’sila
Here
Ben Khedda
Ben Kheddists
Mohammed Yazid
Pars
Belkacem Krim
Krim
Ben
Revelstoke Rogers Pass Opens to Traffic
Rogers Pass in the Selkirk range opened to highway traffic on Monday and will remain open despite ongoing federal work in the new section. Officials warned of minor delays but no closure, as travelers endured 95 degree heat and long lines along both sides of the opening. The ribbon cutting by BC Premier W A Bennett and Alberta highways minister Gordon Taylor marked the end of the Trans-Canada Highway construction program in this region, costing nearly 240 million dollars.
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Revelstoke
B.C
Rogers Pass
Selkirk Range
British Columbia
W. A. C. Bennett
Alberta
Gordon Taylor
Deformed Procedure Probe Tangles St John’s Election
The Telegram reports a probing into the service vote in St John’s riding after Solicitor General Browne, defeated by Liberal Richard Cashin, seeks to unseat Cashin. Browne alleges irregularities but offers no details, noting service ballots may have affected results and recount confirmed Cashin’s win. If a new vote is ordered, service personnel might be barred from voting.
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St. Tohn's
Nid. (Cp
St. John’s
St. John’s West
Browne
Richard Cashin
Newfoundland
Cashin
Prompt Action Sought Over Thalidomide Babies
Prof. Leslie Hilliard of London urged immediate opening of institutions for babies born deformed after mothers used thalidomide in early pregnancy. He warned of about 40 Canadian cases and thousands worldwide, saying delaying could be too late.
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Leslie Hilliard
London
Hilliard
Canada
United States
Saskatchewan to Open Special Session on Medical Care Plan
A special session on medical care insurance begins at 10 a.m. Thursday in Saskatchewan. Leader Ross Thatgs outlined a 29 point government opposition accord and amendments to be studied by opposition caucus, with the session not expected to exceed two days.
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Saskatchewan College of Physicians and Surgeons
Arson Attempt Foiled by Police Near Vancouver
Police uncovered 20 incendiary bombs in four CPR grain cars at Vancouver freight yards. The devices, jars of gasoline with wicks, resembled patterns used by Freedomite groups. No injuries occurred as RCMP blamed Freedomites for recent arson and bomb incidents in British Columbia.
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Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railway
CPR
RCMP
Sons of Freedom
Upper
Fraser Valley
Pay Pause Irks Letter Carriers
Canada’s Fed Association warns pay pause may trigger a work to rule slowdown. In a letter to Prime Minister Diefenbaker, secretary treasurer F A Standring says members will vote on action and seek allied unions. Examples show rigidity could slow mail despite carrier experience guiding operations.
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Ottawa
Federated Association of Letter Carriers
Diefenbaker
F. A. Standring
Canadian Postal Employees
Canadian Railway Mail Clerks Federation
Britain
Finance
Fleming
Standring
Post Office
Medicine Hat reviews thalidomide prescriptions in hospitals
In Medicine Hat, records across pharmaceutical outlets are being reviewed to identify patients prescribed thalidomide. Dr J H Hook notes minimal prior use locally while Dr J M Brown coordinates health authorities to notify doctors when prescriptions exist. A 1961 warning may still affect some patients.
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Medicine Hat
J. H. Hook
Medicine Hat General Hospital
J. M. Brown
Toronto visit highlights thalidomide debate in Canada
In Toronto Dr Hil liard says deformed children belong in special institutions. Ontario hires a leading pediatrician to advise on thalidomide babies. A Toronto father urges united parental action to press federal help. Dr Brock Chisholm proposes a commission to advise on viability of these babies.
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Toronto
Hilliard
London
Foundation Hospital
Ontario
Fedral
Brock Chisholm
World Health Organization
Victoria
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