Quebec study reports new scandal charges in municipal court
The Quebec justice department studies a provincial inquiry report calling a system of fixing charges in Quebec City's municipal court shameful and scandalous. It names former judge Rodolphe De Blois, Assistant Clerk Louis Philippe Gauvin, and several aldermen, with implications for penalties and reforms.
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Quebec
Quebec Justice Department
Quebec City
Rodolphe de Blois
Louis Philippe Gauvin
Wilfrid Hamel
Gerard Corriveau
Claude Wagner
de Boois
Watering Hours Cut Again In City
City Hall tightens lawn watering hours to 8 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 11 p.m. after a pump failure at the powerhouse. Officials say remaining facilities cannot meet demand and urge residents to follow the new schedule until repairs finish by mid next week.
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City Hall
Coat of arms to be dropped from social insurance cards
In Ottawa the federal coat of arms will be replaced by a maple leaf symbol on social insurance cards. Labor Minister MacEachen cited provincial use of the cards for programs as reason, calling the coat of arms a distinct federal symbol and inappropriate for the cards. Opposition Leader Diefenbaker was absent. Gordon Churchill labeled the move a disgrace and criticized the government for eroding national traditions.
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Ottawa
MacEachen
The
Commons
Canada
Diefenbaker
Gordon Churchill
Winnipeg South Centre
Shastri and Pearson discuss Viet Nam ceasefire hopes
Indian Prime Minister Shastri and Canadian Prime Minister Pearson conferred on possible ceasefire terms in Viet Nam and how to start negotiations. They also touched on nuclear nonproliferation, uranium sales policy, and disarmament talks amid UN finance concerns.
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Ottawa
Shastri
India
Pearson
Canada
Viet Nam
United States
China
Russia
North Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Mr. Shastri
Moscow
International Truce Supervisory Commission
Poland
Mr. Pearson
United Nations
General Assembly
Dong Xoai battle ends with heavy casualties in Vietnam
Saigon reports the Dong Xoai fight ends with heavy casualties on both sides. An American was fatally hurt, 17 missing, 15 wounded, and civilians totaling about 150 fatally affected. A C 123 crash added to the toll, with eight Americans killed or missing. U.S. and South Vietnamese air strikes claimed large Communist casualties, though figures remain unconfirmed. Government and Viet Cong losses cited include hundreds of guerrillas and many civilians in the town area.
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Saigon
Dong Xoai
U.S
Viet Nam
Canada on track to ship 400 million bushels of wheat
Trade Minister Sharp said Canada is well on the way to the 400 million bushel target for this year, part of a three year goal to export 1.2 billion bushels. He noted potential high yearly exports, emphasized quality gains, and discussed credit markets to boost future wheat sales.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Sharp
Manitoba Farmers Union
Diefenbaker May Decide Future At PC Meeting This Fall
Ottawa reports say Conservative Leader John Diefenbaker may end the leadership speculation at a late 1965 party meeting in Montreal or Ottawa. His plan hinges on near term election timing and party unity with a possible leadership convention in 1968 if elections are distant. He turns 70 Sept 18 and could lead through summer 1966 if health allows.
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Ottawa
John Diefenbaker
Diefenbaker
Commons
Montreal
PC Association
Hatchery boost eyed as pheasant limit may drop in Alberta
Edmonton CP reports Alberta official says Brooks pheasant hatchery capacity will rise to 9,000 to offset winter kill while a small hunter limit reduction or restriction could occur. Biologists survey deaths from blizzards near Lethbridge Brooks area as officials aim to restore populations after severe weather.
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Edmonton
Brooks
E. S. Eustis
Lands and Forests
Eustis
Lethbridge Brooks
Alberta
Alberta Fish and Wildlife
C. P. Smith
Provincial Fish and Wildlife Department
Debate ends power shift on timing of government bills
Ottawa reports say the three minority parties joined the government to approve a guillotine rule granting cabinet ministers power to set time limits on debates. A nine man committee was approved 103 to 33, with objections from Creditistes and some opposition MPs. The rule guarantees at least six days of debate on a bill.
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Commons
Diefenbaker
Ottawa
House
Hat Lions Club Organizes India to New York Heart Mission
The Medicine Hat Lions Club leads a 130 club drive from Alberta and Montana to bring a 4 year old Secunderabad boy to New York for heart surgery. The boy will be accompanied by his father as passport and currency hurdles remain. The project began in 1964 and hinges on international cooperation and funding.
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Medicine Hat
Lions
New York
Lions Club
America
United States
Lions Clubs
Population count ups the Hat to fourth in province
Medicine Hat officials breathed relief as the census showed a net increase of 105 people to a total of 25 376, reversing a preliminary drop and aided by a recount urged by City Hall. Mayor Harry Weiner directed checks of vacant houses, adding about 155 names and boosting provincial grant eligibility and civic pride.
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Medicine Hat
Harry Weiner
Red Deer
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Order of the Royal Purple
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Harry Leinweber
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Bill Fisher
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22Cp
Mr. Smith
Privy Council
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Tee
Medraith
Creditistes
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