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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1955
Page
1
N. D. Young of Toronto president of the Investment Dealers' Association of Canada argues that the Western world faces a choice between revolution and reaction. He says communism is revolution while capitalism represents reaction in a global crisis.
Power was restored by Calgary Power Ltd to Woolchester district farm homes after outages last night. Lights burned at rural houses and barns as appliances came back online signaling the event. Mr. Young of Dominion Securities spoke at the investment dealers meeting, describing ownership changes in Canada and the rise of professional managers shaping corporate power. He predicted continued heavy financing in 1955 with possible tighter credit, while noting policy would temper market forces.
Two mixed pedigree dogs were doused with turpentine and kicked over about three minutes Wednesday. They were rushed to an animal hospital with severe burns and scorched paws. Police are investigating the abuse case.
Rosemary Kessler of Rosemary recorded 2.8 seconds to win the steer decorating event in Edmonton rodeo history. Harold Manderville of Skiff placed second in 6.9 seconds. Cliff Vandergriffe won calf-roping, Gene Gunderson bareback riding, Paul Templeton saddle bronc, and Ellie Lewis bull riding.
American League game Cleveland 5 Boston 6 with Brewer the winning pitcher and Klaus homer for Boston. National League Philadelphia 3 Chicago 2 with Lopata and Chiti handling batteries and Lopata homer for Philadelphia.
Central and northern Alberta and Saskatchewan are expected to enjoy sunny warm weather today and Saturday. Showers in southern Alberta will move into southern Saskatchewan on Saturday.
Memphis AP report outlines a family travel dispute under a half fare plan. Lawyer Irving Bogatin and his wife faced whether the husband or wife qualifies as head of the family to determine who travels at half fare. Airline staff say either spouse can be the head, based on mutual agreement and government rules. Mrs Bogatin must return Monday to qualify for her half fare, delaying her return.
Transport Minister Marler told the Commons he did not know of a board plan to raise grain freights by 10 percent now and 10 percent in 1956 as part of rate equalization. Senators urged spending restraint to avoid inflation and the defence debate favored mobile airborne units as a distinctly Canadian contribution to NATO.
The Wester Big Three and West Germany discuss Germany issues ahead of Big Four procedures in San Francisco for a Geneva summit on July 18. Adenauer joins Dulles Macmillan and Pinay, as the group weighs a Moscow invitation and timing for travel. Eisenhower plans Geneva meetings with Eden Faure and Bulgar.
University of Alberta entomology professor Dr. B. Hocking calls on Edmontonians to mail in dead mosquitoes or squashed specimens with catch dates and locations. The research aims to map breeding sites and mosquito flight range to improve the city’s annual anti mosquito campaign.
Baltimore police record a tally of accidents involving police vehicles. In May 23 incidents were logged, with the traffic division leading at 11 occurrences.
In Buenos Aires, government forces say the abortive revolt against President Peron was quelled and the state of siege remains in effect. More than 200 killed and about 1,000 wounded as Argentine Navy planes bombed and strafed the government district.
In a sweeping shift since last September, Juan Peron has moved to redefine Argentina’s social and spiritual outlook. He dismantled rival parties, restructured labor groups, and now confronts the Catholic Church as the remaining united opposition, despite long standing ties with the church.
The longest RCAF mercy flight was grounded 300 miles from its destination at Resolute due to severe Arctic conditions. Ice floes are breaking up as the aircraft waits in icy waters north of Edmonton.
Wendell B. Farris 68 chief justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court died in hospital after a brief illness. He served as the province’s top jurist and led major legal decisions.
The 79-year-old Pope Pius welcomed Msgr. Manuel Tato and Msgr. Ramon Novoa for a 1 hour 25 minute audience in Rome. Officials noted his goodwill toward Argentina’s episcopal body and faithful amid the expulsions that sparked excommunication of Argentine leaders.
A wry quip about gratitude surfaces as a man offers aid in hard times, suggesting the helper will be remembered only when later trouble arises. The line captures a cautionary view on reciprocity and memory in supportive acts.
In radio from Montevideo Peron claimed the revolt is over and blamed Communists and Catholic Church priests for depredations. He said the government will prevent disorders, voiced support for a future referendum on church-state separation, and noted a 15 hour Buenos Aires communications blackout. Refugees fled into neighboring states as damage mounted.
Calgary retailers will study the possibility of a five day week at a meeting Monday night. The plan would end the half day Wednesday, close all day Monday, and extend Thursday late shopping. The proposal was endorsed by a committee representing multiple retail operations.
Prime Minister St Laurent announced a five member commission to study Canada's economic future with Walter L Gordon as chairman. The group includes Albert E Grauer Andrew Stewart Omer Lussier and Raymond Gushue. Douglas LePan will serve as commission secretary and research director. The panel will examine population growth productivity living standards and material supplies.
In Didsbury a bitter Social Credit meeting leads to Thomas Morris withdrawing his candidacy in the constituency. Morris was a late nominee set to face official Social Credit candidate Lawrence Owens and Ben Brown in a coalition race.
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