Smiles And Frowns Mark Green Swearing-In As External Affairs Minister
Ottawa reports Howard Green accepted the external affairs portfolio stepping into a heavy workload. Prime Minister Diefenbaker hinted at possible future cabinet changes, with Green to also oversee public works and House leadership through the current session. Green avoided foreign policy comments while media observed the ceremony and reaction.
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British Columbia
Canada
From Cowcatcher To Dome Car
The future Queen Elizabeth will tour the Canadian Rockies by CPR lines using a stainless steel dome car while parts of the journey will be by motor car. The CPR recalls the 1901 royal visit of King George V and Queen Mary with a nine car special train including cars named Cornwall and York.
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Calgary Club Hit By Fire
A fire suspected to start from burning paper badly damaged the Capri Supper Club in northeast Calgary Wednesday night. Three people inside the club including the city health inspector escaped injury, and no damage estimate was available. Owner Fritz Doberning said the blaze began outside near a ventilating shaft and he suspected children were burning paper nearby.
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Nomination Deadline Passes in Medicine Hat Constituency
The 18 Vote official nomination deadline for the June 18 provincial election closed at 2 p.m. Lib records show Liberal Norma DeMan filed papers with returning officer James Paulson in Medicine Hat. The field now includes four candidates in the local race, with E G Robinson, Jack Cocks, J D Rogers among others.
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Medicine Hat
James Paulson
DeMan
Social Credit
E. G. Robinson
Progressive Conservative
Jack Cocks
CCF
J. D. Rogers
Harry Strom
Wayne Anderson
Cypress
Bryce Stringam
Bow Valley-Empress
William Delday
Riots in Guayaquil Leave 16 Dead and 200 Hurt
Rioting and looting in Guayaquil after funeral services for six of eight killed. Martial law and a curfew were imposed as police headquarters and about 40 stores were burned or looted. About 100 looters were jailed for trials. students helped restore order. The Communist party criticized the martial law decree.
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Ecuador
Camilo Ponce
Luis Pineiras
Danish freighter Inger Toft detained at Port Said
The Danish freighter Inger Toft, 2756 tons, was detained at Port Said after its captain refused to unload Israeli cargo. The ship, en route Haifa to the Far East, has been held since May 21 as the UAR orders unloading and confiscation of potash cement scrap brass and marble. Israeli Prime Minister Ben Gurion held talks with the Russian ambassador and the U S Charge d Affaires as a diplomatic push toward a UN complaint.
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William Baxter
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Canada Wins UN Support for Berlin Role
Informants report United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold backs Canada's plan for a UN role in Berlin tied to a four power agreement. Prime Minister Diefenbaker says the UN would verify compliance and may oversee access to West Berlin with a UN presence on the routes. The plan envisions a judicial or appeal body rather than a UN force.
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Reds May Be Willing To Drop Berlin Demands
Reports from Tokyo and Geneva detail airliner encounters by suspected Russian jets near Soviet airspace and Western talks over Berlin. Western officials hint at possible reductions in West Berlin forces if Moscow drops occupation-right demands, with Gromyko showing limited flexibility.
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Mother kills self and son in Nelson apartment
A 27 year old mother Pauline Ashleigh shot her sleeping 7 year old son Patrick then killed herself with a .22 rifle in a Nelson downtown apartment hotel. Police traced the two hour delay and said an inquest was planned after bodies were identified.
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Baudouin to wed reportedly say Belgian weekly
A Belgian weekly says King Baudouin plans to marry a French princess and that engagement to Princess Marie Therese of Bourbon Parma will be announced within a month. The paper Samedi from Ghent quoted, We will soon have a queen.
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Satellite Lost With Mice Aboard
Four black mice were sent into space aboard Discoverer III to orbit Earth for 26 hours then return in a air conditioned capsule. The two stage Thor missile failed shortly after launch and signals ceased after 13 minutes. Officials said the satellite did not reach orbit and likely burned up on re entry.
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Thetford Mines Mayor Killed Under Truck Repair
Thetford Mines mayor Henry Rousseau aged 48 died after being crushed beneath the rear of a truck he was repairing. Police said a vehicle load mechanism apparently slipped as he worked.
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Henry Rousseau
Thetford Mines
Long Mad But Not Violent Governor Enters Clinic in Galveston
Governor Earl Long of Louisiana is in a psychiatric clinic in Galveston. Attending physicians say he is not violent, cooperative, and clear in thought and speech. He was transported from Louisiana and his wife sought protective custody to ensure his safety. a probate judge signed the order.
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Louisiana
Earl Long
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Weather disturbance moves east across Alberta Friday
A Pacific weather disturbance moves eastward crossing Alberta Friday afternoon. Skies will darken with clouds and thunderstorms as it passes. Medicine Hat expects light winds tonight and tomorrow with a low of 50 and a high of 85.
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Alberta
Medicine Hat
McElroy Eyes Go Ahead for Nike Hercules and Bomarc Missiles
An influential official says Defense Secretary McElroy plans to recommend proceeding with both Nike Hercules and Bomarc missiles, arguing they defend against bombers. A Defense survey of the missile field is due within 10 days, while the Army supports Nike Hercules and the Air Force pushes Bomarc for longer reach. The House cut Bomarc funds by $162.7 million in a $38.85 billion defense bill.
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Ee Suiara
McElroy
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House of Representatives
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Red Officials To Hold Talks In Europe
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko may fly to Budapest or Moscow for talks with Premier Khrushchev after the Geneva ministers conference. Khrushchev is in Budapest en route to Moscow after a 10 day visit to Albania.
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Witness Beaten after California Fight Inquiry
Los Angeles AP reporting says Jackie Leonard, Hollywood Legion Stadium promoter, was severely beaten near his car. Police found a chlorine jug in the garage. his wife heard groans and found him unconscious. Leonard had testified to threats by Frankie Carbo and Blinky Palermo at a California athletic commission hearing.
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New York
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Blinky) Palermo
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Taber Man Wins in Irish Hospital Sweep Stakes
TABER CP Arthur Hudson, 61, retired farmer, won 56000 dollars in the Irish Hospital Sweep Stakes on Wednesday as Fidalgo finished second in the Epsom Derby. Hudson said the big win won t change his life much and he and his wife live comfortably.
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Fire destroys three buildings in Quebec
A blaze swept through the Low town district in Quebec injuring ten families who fled through heavy smoke. Firefighters reported smoke filled hallways as a women’s clothing store and two official establishments were damaged in the early today blaze.
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