Williamson collapses after forgery verdict in British Columbia case
Public relations counsel Al Williamson collapsed at the Vancouver dock after a Supreme Court jury found him guilty on two forgery counts connected to the Dear Hal letter to Hal Dornan. He was hospitalized briefly, released, and awaits sentencing next Thursday.
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Grey ghost Gunderson in British Columbia politics
Einar Gunderson, a longtime BC political figure and former Alberta civil servant, is cited as Premier Bennett’s close associate by Al Williamson in the Dear Hat trial. Gunderson holds multiple government and corporate positions, faces conflict of interest charges, and was finance minister from 1952 until defeat.
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Vancouver
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Ferry Authority
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Pearson and Diet prepare for duel in Parliament
In Ottawa Lester Pearson and John Diefenbaker brace for a third summer duel over a debate limiting rule to curb opposition filibusters. Both leaders spar in the Commons as debate extends, with Conservatives denouncing closure and government sources signaling a long dispute ahead. No summer recess seen as five Conservatives faced Liberal heckling.
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Lester Pearson
John Diefenbaker
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Pearson
Commons
Lucien Lamoureux
Continuing Speakership Desired in Commons Say Olson
Regina CP reports H A Olson Social Credit MP for Medicine Hat and committee member says MPs favor a continuing speakership over a permanent appointment. He notes voters want a skilled, continuous speaker and a rule reducing debate over rulings to keep business moving.
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Social Credit
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Olson
National Social Credit Planning Committee
OAS Team Tries for Peace in Dominican Crisis
Santo Domingo awaits a new OAS mission as six weeks of stalemate persist in the civil war. The three nation team from Washington considers swift OAS supervised elections among possible solutions, while rebels reject a junta plan and demand constitutional restoration.
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My Pop Tops Contest Offers Three Bicycles
The Medicine Hat NEWS invites boys and girls in Grades 1 6 to enter a My Pop s Tops contest. Entrants write a 50 500 word letter explaining why their father is tops. Three winners will receive bicycles, one per category Grades 1 2 3 4 and 5 6. Mail by June 14 to My Pop s Tops Contest c o Medicine Hat NEWS Medicine Hat Alberta. Results published June 19.
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Marathon space ride nears halfway point
Houston AP reports astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White face high meal costs at about 255 dollars per meal during a four day space flight. Their freeze dried menu features bite sized snacks and reconstituted entrees with careful packaging to prevent crumbs.
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Tex
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Edward H. White
Lemay Ordered Deportation to Canada by U S Judge
George Lemay was ordered deported to Canada to face charges related to a Montreal bank job four years prior. The decision, issued by Milton Milich, could lead to delays as Lemay appeals in Washington or seeks federal court review. Lemay had argued for deportation to Haiti, but the ruling found he entered the U S as an immigrant without a visa and had a Canadian conviction in 1943.
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Miami
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Montreal
Lemay
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Washington
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Haiti
U.S
Strike hinges on meet over Ontario rail walkout
23 000 non operating Canadian National workers may join a countrywide strike if union talks in Montreal fail. 2 000 Ontario workers already on strike over a demerit point system used to punish minor misdeeds, prompting shipments to be halted in Toronto.
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Canada
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CNR
Donald Gordon
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Gemini 4 mission nears halfway point with astronauts alert
Astronauts James McDivitt and Edward White reach the mid point of a four day Gemini 4 mission. Medical monitors keep close watch as the crew remains in good shape and highly attentive. White slept through a routine check and McDivitt reports feeling a bit weary yet optimistic.
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Montreal police net narco fugitive Rivard still at large
A second inmate Andre Durocher, 28, was captured after the March 2 Bordeaux Jail escape. Police found three revolvers dynamite and Molotov cocktails in his north end Montreal apartment and detained a woman claiming to be his wife. Rivard remains free as authorities seek extradition to Texas on narcotics conspiracy charges.
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Montreal
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Northend
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