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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jun 11, 1968

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Blaiberg Returns to Hospital for Emergency Liver Treatment

CAPE TOWN AP Dr Philip Blaiberg the world's longest surviving heart transplant patient has been readmitted to Groote Schuur Hospital for emergency liver treatment. The bulletin cites an uncertain liver complication but notes his condition concerns doctors. Barnard, who led the transplant team, said hepatitis may stem from drugs or blood, and he remains hopeful.

Cape Town Philip Blaiberg Groote Schuur Hospital Blaiberg London Christiaan Barnard Barnard Holland

UN members back draft ban on spread of nuclear weapons

The UN General Assembly's main political committee approved a draft treaty ban by 92 to 4 with 22 abstentions, 74 percent approval among members. The U S and Russia revised wording to commend the text, avoiding a firm commitment to sign. The plenary vote could come as early as Wednesday.

United Nations General Assembly Rears Geneva Disarmament Committee U.S Russia E. L. M. Burns Canada Geneva South-West Africa

Firemen to back wage increases on three year deals

Ottawa CP report says railway firemen are expected to endorse a federal conciliation board urging 24 percent raises for passenger firemen and 15 percent for freight and yard engines, all in three year contracts. Montreal negotiators awaited a formal statement. CPR/CNR responses not yet disclosed.

Ottawa Brotherhood of Locomotive Montreal Labor Department CNR Clarence Allen Hostlers CPR

Canucks Owners to Enter NHL Expansion Move

Vancouver Canucks owners, currently in the Western Hockey League, are informed they will be included in the next expansion move of the National Hockey League. A Newfoundland fishermen spokesman warns of a potential industry strike if the federal government does not clarify the price-support plan for east coast fishermen by tonight. The Times suggests Randolph Churchill was invited to write John Kennedy's official biography, the same day as the assassinated senator.

Montreal Vancouver Canucks Western Hockey League National Hockey League ST. John’s Mid Newfoundland London the Times Robert Kennedy Randolph Churchill John Kennedy

Frisking Made Legal by Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court ruled eight of nine justices support police frisking as a reasonable Fourth Amendment search when officers fear weapons. It allows nonwarranted searches based on suspicion to prevent danger, with seized weapons admissible in court. Chief Justice Warren announced the decision.

Washington U.S. Supreme Court Earl Warren

Strikers Turmoil Threatens France Crisis Across Paris and Plants

In Paris Latin Quarter protests escalate as students demand action against de Gaulle government. In Sochaux and Renault plants workers vote to return or stay off the job amid clashes with riot police. A union militant is killed and several dozen injured as demonstrations spread, while gold prices surge and investigations open into a Seine drowning linked to the unrest.

Paris Communist Union France de Gaulle Citroen Auto Labor Ministry Sochaux Bernard Vaugon Beylot Peugeot Auto Flins Renault Auto Renault Lyon Berliet Seine Meulan National Students Union

Viet Cong Bares Saigon Daytime Rocket Barrage

Viet Cong rockets pounded central Saigon during the morning rush hour, killing at least 19 civilians and wounding 106. The daytime attack disrupted traffic and telecommunication links as government buildings came under fire. The barrage occurred about 6 15 a.m. just before Gen. Westmoreland left Vietnam.

Saigon William C. Westmoreland

Social Credit candidates down 25 from last election

EDMONTON CP The Social Credit party in 1965 had candidates in 28 of 34 constituencies in Alberta and Saskatchewan. By Monday nominations for the June 25 election reduced the field to three in the 32 seats across the two provinces. The 1965 winners were Robert Thompson in Red Deer and H A Bud Olson in Medicine Hat, both back this time though Olson as a Liberal and Thompson as a Progressive Conservative.

Edmonton Social Credit Party Alberta Saskatchewan Social Yukon Northwest Territories New Democratic Social Crediters

Japan asks U S to move air base in Japan

Tokyo reports friction between Tokyo and Washington over relocation of Itazuke Air Base after a crash near Kyushu University. A cabinet committee urged requesting U S to relocate but warned no formal demand without offering alternative sites. Public protests and anti base sentiment rise as Tokyo council calls for ban on nuclear warship visits.

Tokyo United States Japan U.S Itazuke Kyushu University Eisaku Sato Toshio Kimui

Great Debate colors party leaders campaigns in Canada

The Canadian Press reports on the leaders debate shaping the campaign ahead of voting day Tuesday June 25. Stanfield and Douglas mocked Prime Minister Trudeau while Trudeau called the debate dull. parties race toward nomination day with 967 candidates and full slates for Liberals Conservatives and NDP across 263 each. Stanfield drew crowds in Toronto rallies as the campaign enters its home stretch.

Toronto Douglas Oshawa Ont Just Society Trudeau United States Saskatchewan Liberals Conservatives NDP Creditistes Social Credit Stanfield Lambton Arena Scarborough

Plans to move Ray back to the United States for trial

London AP report notes legal experts drafting extradition steps to return James Earl Ray to the United States after his arrest in London on a forged passport and weapon charge. British authorities may deport him as an undesirable alien, or pursue formal extradition, with weeks or months possible. Ray was held at Brixton Prison after Bow Street Court appearance. Scotland Yard prepared to transfer him to Wandsworth jail as security tightened.

London Uss James Earl Ray United States Atlantic Ray Martin George Sneyd Scotland Yard Brixton Wandsworth Ronald Arthur Briggs

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