Eisenhower urges total defence across free nations
President Eisenhower on a five state tour says free nations must unite against communism in a total defence. He defends air force budget cuts and rejects magic numbers while stressing alliance with Britain and other allies to confront aggression. He warns unity requires compromise and a shared effort worldwide.
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Flood threat to power plant nearly breached by rising waters
Flood waters surrounding a pumping station west of Calgary Power Ltds plant neared crippling the citys power and water system. A breakthrough could have disabled pumps and halted steam boilers, with only an emergency pump limiting seepage and the new station filled with 25 feet of water before dawn.
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Evacuate Maternity Ward Amid Flood Threat
Plans were set to evacuate 17 mothers and babies from Medicine Hat Maternity Hospital as flood waters rose. Authorities warned staff to be prepared though risk to the maternity wing was deemed low. Waters crested at 29 feet, remaining well above the basement but two feet below the concrete apron. four expectant mothers were admitted and deliveries continued.
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Churchill Majority in Jeopardy as Illness Strikes Party
London Reuters reports Prime Minister Churchill faces a slim 17 seat majority in the House of Commons as Conservative illness takes eleven members offline. With foreign secretary Eden in hospital in the United States and Churchill bound for Bermuda, the government risks ties on pivotal issues.
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Warm prairie weather with scattered showers across Alberta
The Edmonton forecast notes continued warmth across all regions today and Friday. Isolated shower clouds this afternoon bring light rain with heavier showers likely in northern Alberta. Additional showers expected Friday in the Peace River area as a system approaches from the northwest. Medicine Hat sees variable cloudiness with scattered showers, mainly clear tonight and Friday, winds from 15 to 80.
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Bidault canned as French P M misses approval by one vote
In Paris the National Assembly rejected Georges Bidault's bid to become premier by a single vote amid a three week cabinet crisis. Bidault, Reynaud and Mendes France failed to win the needed 314 votes. President Auriol must pick a new candidate to form a government.
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Conciliation in Germany Tests West German Reaction
The Berlin peace gestures from Moscow provoke two views among West Germans. Some see a Kremlin move to derail rearmament and challenge Adenauer in elections, others read deeds as a genuine peace offensive linked to Korea and Austria. Western officials remain noncommittal.
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Flood Crest Reaches 30 Feet As Peak Slips Later
Flood readings indicate crest at 29.19 feet held for about four hours starting at noon. By twelve noon it was 29.12 feet and at two pm the level fell another three inches. Authorities expect a faster drop as the day continues.
Flood Waters Crest Inundates Park As Purmal Subdivision Floods
The South Saskatchewan river rose to 29.19 feet by morning, flooding Athletic Park and 10 blocks near Purmal. About seven of 20 families evacuated within an hour as a sandbag wall and 100 workers fought to protect National Porcelain Co. plant and nearby districts. Ten thousand dollars losses feared at the park, with extensive damage to homes, basements, and facilities along Industrial Ave. and Lions Park. An explosion risk was noted if gas lines were left on after evacuations.
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Prairie seeding delayed by heavy rains across provinces
A national crop conditions report notes persistent rainfall delaying seeding in Manitoba Saskatchewan and southern Alberta. It warns much land may remain unsowed this season with late seedings favoring coarse grains and flax over wheat and highlights regional progress and flood effects across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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European Trends Dangerous to International Security
The New York Times reports from Paris that Europe’s political shift favors neither the United States nor NATO. C L Sulzberger says the third force pro West is waning, risking its influence unless checked, despite a continuing pro Atlantic bias in key states.
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Russia to Leave Dardanelles Claim in Turkish Talks
Unconfirmed Ankara reports say Russia abandoned claims to control the Dardanelles and to Kars Ardahan and Artvin, signaling a possible shift in Moscow's peace offensive toward Turkey. Turkey silent pending the text of a new Soviet note outlining improved relations and noting the 1936 Montreux regime.
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Parrot Swears Shake Up in Perry Household
In the park, onlookers note Perry’s wife speaking warmly of her husband. Carter recalls her belief that the parrot taught him to swear, a quirk that amuses the crowd and hints at domestic tensions.
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St Laurent signals general election plans after London trip
Ottawa reports say Prime Minister St Laurent will unveil election plans after cabinet meet and return from London. Speculation points to a possible August 10 polling date with a major campaign speech location yet to be chosen. A BC Liberal setback was questioned but details remain unclear.
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Don’t Water Your Lawn Ban Hits Medicine Hat
A two day ban on lawn watering was ordered by the council after H. O. D power plant superintendent advised action to pressure the over taxed plant and reduce water turbidity from the South Saskatchewan river. The system cannot support double loads with a pumping unit down and filtration beds to be cleaned to lower silt content.
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