Pearson Says Diefenbaker Knew of Commitment
Ottawa report states the new defence policy committee of the Commons was approved without delay. J R Walker notes Pearson asserts Prime Minister Diefenbaker knew of the commitment. The item frames the political stance and timing in Ottawa news coverage.
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Diefenbaker
J. R. Walker
Southam News Services
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Ottawa
Defence Policy Committee of the Commons
Conservative candidate questions Manning over election aces plan
Ken Biddell, Medicine Hat Redcliff Conservative candidate, argues Premier Manning faces a rising aces claim and a shrinking base as Social Credit seeks a 63 seat majority. He criticizes Manning’s campaign stops, warns of a rubber stamp legislature, and urges voter awakening in Medicine Hat and Redcliff.
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Medicine Hat
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Canada Nuclear Role Questioned Over NATO Guidelines
Mr Pearson charged that the Diefenbaker government approved NATO guidelines for nuclear weapons use without Parliament approval. He said decisions created Canada's nuclear role for the alliance and that the Prime Minister only postponed facing the CF 104s role shift requiring nuclear weapons.
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Diefenbaker
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U.S
Livingston Merchant
Fearson
Canada
NATO Council
Alberta to Cap Medicare Premiums for Insurance Plan
Premier E C Manning announced a ceiling on premiums charged by insurers for Alberta medical care coverage. The plan expands coverage beyond Medical Services Incorporated, with government subsidies for low income buyers and ongoing negotiations with providers ahead of the June 17 election.
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Manning
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Scandal Threatens UK Government Over Profumo Affair
London AP Harold Wilson accuses John Profumo of a security risk from his private life that could topple Prime Minister Macmillan’s Conservative government. Wilson says Labour will press for a June 17 parliamentary debate to force a straight confrontation on security.
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John Profumo
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Social Credit splits shake Alberta farm vote in June election bid
Dissension within Alberta Social Credit moderates surfaces as seven members run as independents and four former legislators fail to gain nominations. Neville Roper of Rimbey and George Sharpe of Bashaw push for a stronger opposition amid claims the government favors big business and oil. Verdun Baxandall notes long-time support, while rain updates across the region describe ongoing drought relief and park access issues.
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Social Credit
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OLL
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Rimbey
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Bashaw
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Big Bang Test Planned at Suffield Station
Medicine Hat readers may hear a 20 ton TNT blast at Suffield Experimental Station at 11 38 am on Tuesday as part of a civil defence program. The demo builds toward a 500 tonner in July 1964, aiming to test building shelters and equipment with Canada Great Britain and the U S cooperation.
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Great Britain
U.S
NDP pledges crop insurance and rural upgrades in Alberta
Alberta NDP leader Neil Reimer outlined a plan for a comprehensive crop insurance program with farmers paying 50 percent of premiums. The party would have the federal government cover half administration costs and 20 percent of premiums, while an NDP government would cover the remaining 30 percent of premiums and administration. He also proposed strong rural marketing boards, expanded rural services, and fair gas pipeline access. He noted issues with natural gas supply and pricing and called for common-carrier pipelines and municipal support for gas distribution, plus changes to oil lease sales.
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Neil Reimer
Alberta
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Sask
Calgary
Cardinals Invade Vatican for Historic Conclave
Workmen at Vatican City faced a housing problem as 41 of 82 cardinals arrived in Rome for the largest conclave in history. Most remaining members were expected by Monday to elect a successor to Pope John XXII on June 19 while Catholics mourn the dead pope.
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Sacred College
Rome
John XXII
Hunter Sees Waste in Alberta Welfare Spending
Alberta Liberal leader Dave Hunter told a public meeting in Athabasca that welfare is wasting taxpayers money. He cited large uninvestigated payments, a May 2 cabinet-approved increase before an election, and a 538 percent rise in direct aid to 9.935 million from 6.326 million, urging a thorough department inquiry and reforms to assist only deserving recipients.
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Alta
Dave Hunter
Alberta
Liberal Party
Hunter
World reacts to Pope John XXIII death and global mourning
The world mourns Pope John XXIII who died after days of illness. Messages of sorrow pour in from leaders including Khrushchev as millions pay respects at St. Peter's and a triple coffin is laid in the basilica grottoes.
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John XXIII
Khrushchev
Pope John
St. Peter’s Basilica
Britain
Bridge Deck Renovation Closes Finlay Bridge
Workmen closed the Finlay Bridge from 7 p m Tuesday to midnight Thursday to renovate the deck. The City council backed daylight saving time for all Alberta. Aldermen Helen Beny Gibson and Earl Smith blocked a bylaw enforcing the new natural gas rate plan. Health division specialists arrived in Medicine Hat to inspect the sewage lagoon.
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Finlay Bridge
Alberta
Helen Beny Gibson
Earl Smith
Alberta Department of Health
Medicine Hat
Montreal Bomb Blast Inquest Sees 16 Held as Witnesses
Montreal police prepare evidence for the coroner's inquest into the army night watchman bombing. Sixteen witnesses, including one woman, are held as material witnesses. FLQ claimed responsibility for the April 20 attack that killed 65 year old Wilfred O Neill and injured Sgt Maj Walter Leja. Police seized 50 sticks of dynamite and timing device components.
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Quebec
Vincent O'Neill
Montreal
le Front de Liberation Quebecois
Wilfred Vincent O'Neill
FLQ
Westmount
Army
Walter Leja
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