04 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1957
Page
1
Jerry Mac Donald faced a disturbance charge and asked to be tried from the back row due to a hole in his pants. Magistrate R V Read granted the request and MacDonald pleaded guilty, receiving a fine of 50 dollars plus costs.
The United States joined the Baghdad Pact military committee as a step toward full membership, following the ministerial council meeting of Britain Iran Iraq Turkey and Pakistan. Lou Henderson, acting undersecretary of state, accepted on behalf of the US observer role, while the US already participates in the pact’s economic and counter-subversion committees. The move aims to help form a possible joint military command similar to NATO and to curb Soviet influence in the Middle East.
In a playful exchange, Smilestones questions Percy’s qualifications to umpire a game. Bobby counters by joking that Percy has a doctor father who could treat him for free, framing a light rivalry about credentials.
Scattered showers or thunderstorms likely across most regions with more activity in the south. Afternoon temperatures Wednesday rise to the low eighties.
Former prime minister Anthony Eden and Lady Eden arrived in Wiltshire after Edison’s resignation and health scare. Eden, who had surgery for bile duct trouble, said he is not well enough for active political life but may have a few things to say later.
The Toronto list padding issue surfaces as federal candidates from St Laurent to Meighen address voters across Montreal Toronto Regina and Nova Scotia. Death of Liberal MP Henry Hosking casts a pall over campaigns with a postponer of Wellington South voting likely to July.
Social Credit candidate Bud Olson faced accusations of opportunism at a Medicine Hat Bow Island farm forum. Disruptions followed when chair H Minion refused floor questions, including R J Walper’s inquiry about Jenner lease issues and a go-between involving Mrs E G Robinson.
New Delhi residents urged to avoid crowded venues as influenza spreads across Southeast Asia. Health authorities opened emergency mobile clinics in the Indian capital to handle increasing hospital admissions. Over the last two days 150 new cases were reported with no deaths noted. Karachi public hospitals cancelled staff leaves as a precaution.
In a 4 to 2 ruling the Supreme Court held Du Pont's 23 percent GM stock violated the Clayton Anti-Trust Act, reversing a Chicago trial court finding of no conspiracy. The decision requires Du Pont to divest stock with the Chicago federal court to determine sale amount. Greenewalt criticized the sweeping charges as a retreat from the original complaint. Market reacts with Du Pont up and GM down.
The Riverside Presbyterian Church in Medicine Hat begins construction of a new $50 000 church with a sod breaking ceremony. Mrs Charles E Ross pried the first sod at the Presbyterian Training School site as leaders group gathered. Stober Construction Co. submitted a $37 500 bid for brick construction with seating for over 200, a full basement for classrooms and a kitchen, while the training school continues to operate for church laity.
Three bombs exploded in Havana Monday night as authorities pressed a drive against rebels. No casualties were reported. A large part of Havana was blacked out eight days ago by an underground blast damaging the city’s electric system.
Walter Brunner of Cranbrook B C testified to the Kellogg royal commission that he cannot perform his regular switching work in Rocky Mountain sub divisions without a fireman in the diesel engine cab with the engineer. The union witnesses argued a fireman is needed as a lookout and to relay signals, as CPR studies a plan to remove firemen from yard and freight diesels.
Five candidates addressed a Farmers Union event at the Bow Island Community Hall about the forthcoming election. Earl Smith of the CCF touted farmer and worker representation while criticizing Liberals and Social Credit. Independent Social Credit candidate H Ray Klinck commented on past policies and rent issues, as the meeting discussed regional issues and parliamentary representation.
A crowd heard voices from Smith and political candidates as they criticized parliamentary attendance and called for policy changes. The CCF and Social Credit speakers urged bartering to clear wheat surpluses and pension raises, while the Liberal era inflation frame was challenged.
British motorists show rising interest in Soviet guided tours to Moscow and Yalta but face strict routes, fixed schedules, and mandatory guides. Two options: an 18-day Brest-Litovsk to Moscow loop or a 21-day Brest-Litovsk to Yalta circuit. Tours include early starts, detailed museum visits, and strict pacing. Costs run about 91 dollars for 13 days and 189 dollars for 27 days, with gasoline at about 65 cents per gallon.
Edmonton reports three new forest fires in Alberta, including one near Whitecourt Northwest of the city, started by lightning. Fire Chief T. R Hammer says the count of fires this year in forested areas reaches 85. Lethbridge obituary notes the death of M. S. Yates, 79, longtime local lumberman.
A meeting of all persons interested in forming a group to seek to provide tennis facilities in Medicine Hat will be held in the City Hall chambers this evening, beginning at 7 30 p m. All tennis enthusiasts are invited to attend.
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