Navy invites ex sailor back after RCMP error
Gordon Knott of Lake Cowichan B C was discharged 17 months ago as a supposed security risk. The navy says it mailed a letter inviting him to rejoin subject to a medical exam. Justice Minister Chevrier called the RCMP error serious and the case was raised in the Commons. Knott 19 now works with his father as a logger and will decide after consideration.
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Gordon Knott
Lake Cowichan
B.C
Navy
RCMP
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Chevrier
Commons
Colin Cameron
NDP
Nanaimo-Cowichan
the Islands
Ernest Knott
Cameron
C. W. Harrison
Victoria
HMCS
Cornwallis
Digby
N.S
Alberta Election Act Bans Free Coffee Parties Ahead of Vote
The Alberta Election Act prohibits free food and drink at public campaign gatherings from June 17. Liberal candidate Ted Duncan cancels a Calgary West coffee event, while Calgary Glenmore and Calgary West Conservatives proceed with paid cups at 10 cents each, citing the act.
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Calgary
Alberta
Liberal Party
Calgary West
Ted Duncan
Calgary Glenmore
Conservatives
Mel Corrigal
Milt Harradence
Explosions Hit Montreal Flats Wreck Homes. Injuries Reported
Two violent gas blasts minutes apart in Montreal destroyed two flats and damaged several more in a three storey block. At least three people were injured including Lucie Richard a 14 year old girl Rolland Toupin the flat owner and his 18 year old daughter Michelle Fire officials planned a full investigation and a passer by helped two people escape seconds after the first blast.
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Montreal
Lucie Richard
Rolland Toupin
Michelle
Armand Durette
Canada Declares 12-Mile Fishing Zone Coastwide
Prime Minister Pearson announces unilateral 12 mile exclusive fisheries zone along Canada coast effective May 1964. Move closes bays baselines redraws coastline lines to deter foreign fishing while seeking mutual agreements with the United States France and others. Critics warn impact on US bound exports and coastal industries.
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Don McGillivray
Southam News Services
Ottawa
Canada
Pearson
The
Commons
United States
France
Canadian
Iceland
Britain
United Kingdom
Social Credit
New Democratic
John Diefenbaker
Geneva
Kennedy
Hyannis
Lloyd Happy With Plan on Medicare Support
Saskatchewan Premier Woodrow Lloyd said in Medicine Hat he is quite happy with the medicare scheme's first year and its costs shared by ability to pay. He spoke at a rally for NDP candidate Milt Reinhardt and noted doctors increasing in the province amid praised reforms.
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Saskatchewan
Woodrow S. Lloyd
Medicine Hat
Lloyd
Alberta
No Monopoly Rights Broadcasters Told
Canadian broadcasters were told they have no inherent right to maintain a quasi monopoly on television reception in any community. W. Z. Estey said broadcasters are in a dynamic position and their role will fluctuate like that of the community. Orville Kope noted his station was not personally represented at the hearing. The comment addressed fears that 322 licensed community antenna systems could form a closed network endangering free TV in Canada.
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Tehran
Iran
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
Assadullah Alam
Hassan Pakrevan
Ottawa
W. Z. Estey
National
Community Antenna
Canada
Youth Still Serious After One-Car Crash
Bryan Page aged 17 of Medicine Hat remains in serious condition at Medicine Hat General Hospital after a one car crash at 10 40 p m Saturday The driver was admitted unconscious and has remained in a coma for four days according to hospital authorities.
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Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat General Hospital
Page
Veiner Says Letter To Editor A Hoax
Mayor Harry Veiner told The NEWS he believes a recent letter to the editor is a hoax and seeks its author. He says an alderman engineered the stunt and plans to unmask the writer, citing the May 27 City Council meeting as the target.
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Harry Veiner
Helen Benyaribson
Weiner
Man Who Wagged His Tail at Medicine Hat Civic Theatre
The Medicine Hat Civic Theatre presents The Man Who Wagged His Tail starring Peter Ustinov on June 16 at 9 p.m. at Towne Theatre. Admittance is free on Sunday. MHCT membership at $1 grants entry, available at Levinson's Music Store or from executives. The group aims to raise about $700 for the venue.
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Civic Theatre
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