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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
1
The Liberal government wraps a 60 day period of action begun after the April 22 cabinet take office and marked by Parliament summoning, a budget, and proposals. Opponents call it a gimmick. partisans critique its pace and clarity as the period closes.
Ottawa reports immediate old age pension increases of 10 to 75 dollars monthly as part of a package tied to a Canada pension plan. The plan would be built over ten years and financed by contributions from employees, employers, and the self employed.
Stampede directors met to honor the late Arthur P. Burns and discuss broader uses for Stampede facilities. Leaders outlined a plan to paint and clean the grounds, with floor levels leveled, 30 new box stalls for the quarter horse show, enlarged fat cattle pens, and new rest room facilities under construction.
Medicine Hat Stampede directors voted unanimously to back the Redcliff Stampede with patronage and lending flags for the grand entrance. A downtown self supporting smorgasbord luncheon will run during Stampede Week at the Assiniboia Hotel. Nine bands are engaged for parades, show events, and a Riverside Park luncheon concert.
The Cuban Revolutionary Council claimed commando landings across Cuba with peasant support and a radio transmission planned for 1:40 p.m. tomorrow. Washington officials said there was no confirmation of any invasion and noted the lack of details on places or numbers.
The House of Commons unanimously censured former war minister John Profumo for lying to Parliament about his relations with Christine Keeler. Leader Iain Macleod said Profumo was guilty of grave contempt, agreeing with Harold Wilson that Parliament deserved respect.
Advertisers and agency executives heard that surveys show Canadians favor daily newspapers for in depth information in news and advertising. IMR and Canadian Facts found newspapers lead for detailed ads, value, and community leadership despite TV and radio impact.
In Toronto the stock market moved lower in moderately heavy early afternoon trading after showing some recovery in the morning. In Ottawa Prime Minister Pearson ruled out Gordon resigning and said a censure motion would be a non-confidence challenge. In Geneva the United States and Russia signed the Washington Moscow hot line emergency communications agreement. A 10 minute brawl erupted in a parliamentary committee in Tokyo.
City engineer Allan Gunter announced progress at the sewage lagoon, noting moving toward full efficiency with continued circulation and a control check on industrial waste. Mayor Harry Weiner reported no discernible stench at the lagoon edge during a morning inspection.
In South Korea heavy rains and tropical storm Shirley caused landslides and shipwrecks killing at least 20 people and leaving nine missing. Damage hit barley crops and homes across southern provinces.
Prime Minister Pearson said he would study the case of Richard Thibault a Hull restaurant owner who refuses to pay a 3 parking ticket issued on Parliament Hill because it was written in English. Thibault insists on French language proceedings and has dodged RCMP delivery.
Vatican City AP reports Roman Catholic cardinals failed to elect a pope on their first four ballots. Black smoke rose twice from the Sistine Chapel signaling no successor to Pope John XXIII. Crowds in St. Peter's Square waited as voting continued.
Finance Minister Gordon pulled a 30 percent takeover tax on large stock sales to foreigners amid heavy opposition criticism for announcing it as markets opened. Nowlan denounced the move as poor procedure while stock markets rallied after the withdrawal pledge. Opposition demands probes into pre budget leaks and budget management persist as Pearson and other leaders react.
The News learns that Ottawa headquarters of the department of transport has approved a new runway taxiway apron and lights at Medicine Hat airport. Tenders may be called this summer with completion expected in 1964. The current 4,400 foot runway will be extended with a proposed 5,200 foot parallel runway.
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