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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1955
Page
1
An 11 month old girl Mona Parsons of Minto New Brunswick survived a rare operation on monkey lung tissue to correct a heart condition performed May 26. Surgeons hoped she would live a normal life and she has since been released from hospital to live with Toronto friends and her family.
Mona Parson, a ten year old from Minto New Brunswick, survived a groundbreaking operation using a monkey lung heart technique at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Her parents George and Mrs Parson now reside with friends the Casquenettes, pursuing stable work and debt repayment after a long ordeal ending in recovery.
Saskatoon area farmers face a localized outbreak of black flies believed to originate from an untreated South Saskatchewan river stretch between Dundurn and Clarks borough. Dr. Howard McDonald warns winds may carry them north, advising farmers to stable valuable stock and protect unbringable animals with smudges.
A real estate agent touts a rare apartment as unmatched in the city while a client jokingly worries about her husband. The exchange frames the property as a standout option in a competitive market.
Civic authorities dismissed rumors of prosecutions against residents who wash their cars on private property on permitted watering days. No regulatory change has occurred and washing on private property is permitted. The confusion centers on water waste during lawn watering, not a car washing ban.
Nomination papers filed by noon for the June 29 election in Medicine Hat riding list Elizabeth Gladys Robinson Social Credit R. H. Kent as official agent John White McLane Liberal Rory Knight and Karl Ludwig Brucker CCF J. H. Back as agents Each candidate paid a 100 deposit forfeitable if they fail to win at least one fifth of the victor’s votes The urban riding covers Medicine Hat and Red Cliff with over 12000 voters Revision day is June 27 and names may be added by then
Thursday forecasts show cool and windy conditions with showers in Saskatchewan while Alberta enjoys sunny and warm weather. The contrast highlights regional temperature swings across the prairies.
Vatican sources say Peron government action in Buenos Aires may trigger automatic excommunication if the two bishops were dismissed from posts other than papal appointments. They stress the Pope alone appoints bishops and spiritual authority cannot be impeded.
Official nomination confirms two way races in Cypress and Bow Valley Empress. Cypress features Harry Strom Social Credit with Earl H. Smith as agent against John Flaig Liberal with Wm. Widdop as agent. Bow Valley lists Wilson E Cain Social Credit with Eric F Boswell as agent against Bruce Stringam Liberal and Bruce W Mahoney as agent.
Editorial notes a make believe civil defence exercise across the west coast Niagara Peninsula and the Maritimes. The piece also mentions U S India talks on Formosa and Red China and other policy issues.
Rt Rev Manel Tato and Rt Rev Roman Pablo Novoa were expelled to Rome after questioning by police over weekend disorders that injured more than 20. They were taken from Buenos Aires to Ezera airport amid raids on priests' residences as government seeks evidence that clergy incited clashes with Peron supporters.
Manuel Ramirez, 28, recovered in a Philadelphia hospital after six days trapped in a pitch black refrigerated boxcar. He had jumped into the car in Chicago to reach his Texas family. A worker sealed the car and workers found him Tuesday, weak but alive, the temperature about 50 degrees.
Jack O Leary a 29 year old man from Los Angeles has hiccup spells every second for seven straight years. Since June 13 1948 after an appendix rupture he now weighs 78 pounds and fears he may not recover. He has diabetes and has survived three heart attacks. Doctors failed to halt the persistent hiccups despite over 200 physicians attempts.
External Affairs Minister Pearson announced Canada and the United States signed two agreements in Washington to cooperate on civil uses of atomic energy and on atomic information for mutual defence. The move aims to reduce research duplication and relax security rules on reactor operations. Defence Minister Campney denied any official statements in connection with Lt Gen Guy Simonds retirement. Canada’s family allowance program received praise from U S Senator Richard L Neuberger.
Medicine Hat dates July 21 to 23 set to host Dr R M Petrie director of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria B C He will test his speectroscope to locate the earth and its position in the Milky Way The plan recalls four years ago when Regina rainmaker Donald Johnston brought his universcope to spark moisture and upset a flagpole stunt A noted scientist aims to find earth during the Stampede to please Blood Indian dancers and set a dramatic backdrop for the event
Prairie farmers have nearly finished spring seeding with a generally favorable crop outlook aside from flooded areas. Saskatchewan shows larger than expected seeding. Manitoba and Alberta face rain needs while BC reports complete cereal seeding. Ontario and Quebec gains from heavy weekend rains. Maritime regions slowed by wet weather.
Premier Manning of Alberta charged Liberal spokesmen and supporting newspapers with spreading false and malicious rumors about him and other government members in a Tuesday night radio broadcast. He detailed how he acquired his farm home and the estate of the late Hon. David Ure, former agriculture minister killed in a 1953 car crash.
Alberta Liberal leader J. Harper Prowse pressed Premier Manning for an explanation of why the provincial treasury holds 49 percent of the stock in a company that controls the firm winning the bulk of Alberta road contracts. He spoke at a south side hall during an election campaign, citing file searches as part of his charge.
In Edmonton Slim Pickens, famed rodeo clown, was knocked unconscious after distracting a Brahma bull from a dismounted rider Gerald Roberts. He was carried from the arena but officials expect him to perform again Wednesday night.
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