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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1963
Page
3
Canada marks National Water Safety Week as Red Cross data show 623 Alber tans died by drowning in ten years. Most incidents happen from unexpected falls near safety and lack of calls for help. training in calling for assistance and water survival techniques could have saved lives.
Ottawa commentary argues Pearson should keep the OAS membership project on the shelf and focus aid on the West Indies. The piece urges direct, self sustaining growth through technical assistance, viewing the Caribbean as Canada’s best starting point for broader Latin American relations and prudent use of limited resources.
A 106th Edmonton Scout troop Kenny to train deaf boys with finger spelling and sign language. Scoutmaster Len Jenks uses a high pitched whistle to gather attention. The piece also profiles Medicine Hat connections and a visit from Ralph Forster with reminiscences and career highlights.
Ian C. MacDonald reviews Alberta's political history from 1905 to 1959, noting the repeated dominance of Social Credit since 1935 and the fragile rally attempts by Liberals, Conservatives, and the Independent movement. He observes that opposition gains have been rare and short-lived, with June 17 looming as another election date.
Moscow observers debate Khrushchev age remarks amid rumors of retirement. While he asserts no special position, analysts note his pensionable age fuels Western, European, and domestic speculation. Some see a gradual leadership transition plan to avoid post Stalin chaos.
A reader from Medicine Hat denounces a May 27 council meeting and the mayor's push for political gain. He argues the equalized tax assessment is unfair, cites high costs to landowners, and condemns decorum and procedure at the session.
Hamilton area town readies a four day commemoration of the 1812 14 battle at Battlefield Park from June 6 to 10. The pageant features thousands of townspeople and visitors with Prime Minister Lester Pearson and U S Ambassador Butterworth to attend the opening. Billy Green the 16 year old hero is recalled for his daring role in the engagement.
In a 1961 Argentina United States match, two tables played the same deal with different outcomes. At first table South earned nine tricks for 400 points after a club lead and careful defense. At second table the Argentine declarer went down five when a hold-up tactic failed, showing the crucial impact of ducking and timing in defense.
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