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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1956
Page
1
A twelve year retrospective says the Normandy landings remain the era’s greatest amphibious assault. It notes the massive mobilization, heavy casualties, and swift Allied advance while warning modern warfare’s pace and new weapons make another such landing unlikely or unnecessary.
Roy Bullock 53 of Ponoka was killed when struck by a truck while working on a construction project on No 2 highway seven miles south of Wetaskiwin Alberta. A Minnedosa Manitoba boy Len McKinnon ten, drowned at the Little Saskatchewan river dam foot after swimming with three companions.
In Edmonton the Alberta Supreme Court ruled Anton Sury not guilty of criminal negligence in the April 2 death of 4 year old Jacquel ine Gidiaszewski struck by his truck at a city intersection. The ruling absolves Sury of legal fault in the collision.
RCMP search the upper Fraser River for six people who disappeared after a two day fishing trip to Wea ver Lake, 80 miles east of Vancouver. Missing are Mr and Mrs Henry Martinson and their two children aged four and ten, James Clement 43, and Elmer Aal gard 16.
A playful exchange about a large building and a big sign highlights a curious child’s questions. The father admits uncertainty, encouraging inquiry as a learning moment. The dialogue captures parental support for curiosity and exploration.
Canadian holders of Irish sweepstake tickets cashed in 800000 plus after England's Epsom Derby. Three Torontos win 140000 each on La vandin, others share 56000 on Montavala and 28000 on Roistar. Winners include D Beaton John Moler L H Fleming Colleen Martin S Curtis and Mrs Irvin Weiner. Altogether 105 Canadians held tickets and 95 others benefit from secondary prizes.
Medicine Hat Safety Council foresees Division Ave becoming a congestion hotspot with new shops and supermarkets planned from Third St. hill to Eleventh St. They urge an integrated traffic system and task three committees with ten day reports.
A Canadian Pacific Railway freight engine rammed a line of runaway crude oil tank cars near Shaunavon Saskatchewan setting three ablaze. Twenty tank cars loaded from the Dollard field seven miles west were blown eastward in a storm and stood in a hollow when struck. flames spread to the engine and grass along the right of way. No injuries reported.
About 250 candidates, including at least six women, are expected to file for the June 20 provincial election. Union Nationale seeks candidates in all 93 ridings, Liberals in 91 with two independents, plus Social Credit and other parties contesting. Premier Duplessis leads the Union Nationale slate while Liberal leader Georges Lapalme seeks another province wide contest.
A six year old girl banished for violent behavior and convulsions has had the right hemisphere of her brain removed. Since May 14 she has had no convulsions and is described as cheerful and cooperative with normal intelligence. Her parents plan to send her back to school in the fall, despite partial paralysis and left‑side blindness.
Adlai E Stevenson routed Estes Kefauver in the California primary delivering a severe setback in the bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. The result signals strong momentum for Stevenson in the race ahead of the national convention.
John Lorne MacDougall 57 Liberal MP for Vancouver Burrard died suddenly in Parliament Buildings prompting an immediate adjournment as a mark of respect. Prime Minister St Laurent called it a tragic event while Diefenbaker and MacInnis recalled long acquaintance with the late colleague.
In Creston British Columbia cooler overnight temperatures delayed a predicted flood crest on the Kootenay river. Forestry officials and 150 army engineers are strengthening dikes to keep the river in check while the Columbia shows a slower fall at the lower levels near Portland and Vancouver Washington.
Alberta chief coroner says the weekend rifle slaying of seven people and the death of Social Credit MLA John E. Clark is murder followed by death by own action. No inquest. Clark’s body found near a slough with a rifle, Cdn. RCMP conclude.
In Colombo riots erupted for a second day as Sinhalese mobs looted Tamil shops and attacked a truck carrying Tamil language papers. Police fired on demonstrators. three injured, hundreds detained, while army patrols struggled to curb looting amid a language bill debate.
The Canadian House of Commons approved final passage of the gas pipeline bill after a last-ditch opposition delay. The Senate quickly passed the measure, with the government aiming to enact aid totaling up to 80 million dollars to Trans-Canada Pipe Lines for the Prairie segment of the long delayed 375 million dollar natural gas project.
John Burgoyne, 86, will graduate Saturday from the University of California at Los Angeles with a bachelor of arts in music. Six of his seven children and four grandchildren attend. He plans to revise and complete 75 songs, eight sonatas, six symphonies and one opera.
Prime Minister St Laurent appealed to Opposition leader Drew in the Commons to withdraw his censure motion against Speaker Rene Beaudoin. The Progressive Conservatives aimed to bring the motion to a vote as Diefenbaker demanded the resignation of deputy Speaker W A Robinson amid criticisms of his conduct during the pipeline bill debate.
London Reuters reports Cyprus governor Field Marshal Sir John Harding sees little progress in reopening talks with Archbishop Makarios who remains exiled on the island and viewed as a barrier to a settlement.
Stockholm police estimate half a million Swedes will greet Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh when they arrive for a three day state visit. The royal yacht Britannia, escorted by the destroyer St Laurent, will dock Friday morning.
Weather report notes thunder showers in northern districts over the past 24 hours should break this evening and bring a warmer trend across forecast regions. Medicine Hat expected to reach the 70s Thursday with light winds.
Benny Ramirez Santos, a 15 year old from La Paz who lost both arms in an accident, will return to Bolivia with artificial arms a trade skill and English. Doctors and charities funded his travel and care while in Montreal where he trained to become a filling station attendant.
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