14 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1967
Page
1
Forty six men were arrested in 10 simultaneous raids on alleged betting establishments in Calgary and surrounding areas. Seizures included several exhibits linked to horse race bets. Seventeen charged with running bookmaking operations and 29 with frequenting them. suspects to appear in court today.
In Geneva the Red Cross announced Israel and Egypt agreed to an initial exchange of 80 wounded prisoners with a Thursday transfer planned in Nicosia Cyprus using a Swissair DC-4. Lists show 700 Egyptian prisoners named by Israel and nine Israeli pilots named by Egypt amid water shortage appeals to Egypt.
Red Guards beat two Indian diplomats at Peking Airport as they left for Hong Kong after a China expulsion for espionage alleged. Krishnan Raghunath and Veerai were dragged and punched, bags torn, while embassy staff were manhandled. Ram Sathe filed a protest to Beijing over the treatment.
The Soviet Union urged an emergency UN General Assembly meeting to press Israel to withdraw from seized lands after a Security Council move. France backed the call while Kosygin facing attendance speculation. U Thant would poll members to decide on a 24 hour notice session. Arab delegates saw the move as a diversion from Moscow’s war efforts.
Two American flagships the Observer and the African Glen are stuck in the Suez Canal waiting for the waterway to reopen. They were part of a multinational convoy that entered before the Arab Israeli war and are stranded at Great Bitter Lake where north and south bound convoys meet.
The 540 pound Mariner V launched at 2 01 a m EDT from Cape Kennedy on the first U S planetary probe to Venus since 1962. It weighs far less than Russia s Venus IV and aims to study clouds and radiation during its 26 minute near pass. Scientists report good performance with solar panels deployed and sensors locked on the sun.
Lucian L. Ouellette, former Separate School District No. 21 superintendent, is appointed the first superintendent of Brooks School District No. 2092. The change comes after a 3-2 no confidence vote by Separate School Board trustees amid a cloud over his resignation. Ouellette starts August 1, after four years in the Separate School District and a career at Memorial High School Stony Plain Alberta. He holds a BEd (1951) and MEd (1964) from the University of Alberta.
Dalton Camp arrives in Ottawa to discuss the Conservative leadership contest with MPs as Premier Roblin may consider entering. Three backers from Camp's last bid and other MPs express support or interest while Toronto convention nears.
Prime Minister Wilson signaled possible flexibility if Rhodesia shows substantial attitude changes. He will send Lord Albert to Salisbury to explore breaking the deadlock on independence timing and majority rule, a move that could spur new negotiations amid international pressure.
Stampede Co announces updated admissions for the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede July 24 to 29. Daily and group pricing include free grounds in early days, 50 cent parking, and reserved grandstand and bleacher seats at higher rates. Advance sales start July 3 at the downtown ticket office and by mail to Mr Chick Taylor, Box 593, Medicine Hat.
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