Diefenbaker Names Cabinet Ministers by Province
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker unveils a Progressive Conservative cabinet with ministers listed by constituency. Howard Green, Donald Fleming, A. J. Brooks, George Hees, Leon Baker, G. R. Pearkes, Gordon Churchill, Davie Fulton, George Nowlan, Douglas Harkness, Ellen Fairclough, Angus MacLean, Michael Starr, William Hamilton and others hold key portfolios. Acting ministers for agriculture, defence production, mines, health, and welfare may be named later.
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Ottawa
Progressive
Commons
John Diefenbaker
Prince ‘Albert
Lask
Howard Green
Vancouver
Quadra
Donald Fleming
Toronto Eglinton
Veterans Affairs
A. J. Brooks
Royal
N.B
George _ Hees
Torto
Broadview
Leon Baker
Trois-Riviere
Massey swears in new Prime Minister cabinet surprise
George Hees of Toronto named transport minister while Gordon Churchill of Winnipeg secures the trade portfolio. Donald Fleming becomes finance minister and Mrs Ellen Fairclough, first woman in a federal cabinet, is sworn in as state secretary. The cabinet spans provinces with tentative portfolios and open posts for agriculture health defence production and mines.
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George Hees
Toronto
Broadview
Gordon ‘Churchill
Winnipeg ‘South Centre
Donald Fleming
Toronto Eglinton
Ellen Fairclough
Hamilton West
Massey
Columbia
William J
Citizenship and Immigration
Defence
Liberals
Ontario
Quebec
B.C
Prince Edward Island
P.E.I
Joy Tablet Drugs Condemned at CMA Talks
CMA delegates condemn widespread use of tranquilizer drugs dubbed happiness pills. Critics accuse physicians of lack of discernment and the public of frivolous use with distressing side effects. CMA urged federal listing and cautioned about risky stronger dosages and personal crises.
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CMA
Edmonton
Canadian Medical Association
Showery Weather For Southern Alberta And Saskatchewan
The Edmonton weather report notes showers in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan today and Saturday with infrequent northern showers. Sunshine increases on Saturday with temperatures near seasonal normal around 70 and overnight lows in the low forties.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Lethbridge
Saskatoon
Swift, Current
Swift Current
Romantic Whirl Ends With Elopement Change
A Swedish girl Christina Wennerstrom 16 and Huw Williams 18 eloped after running away June 2 from their families in Canada. The pair, dating since earlier, returned without a marriage license causing family surprise. The Swedish girl may return to Sweden, leaving the fate of the romance uncertain.
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Washington
Senate
Sweden
Huw Williams
Christina Wennerstrom
Tornado strikes Fargo North Dakota killing and injuring
A roaring tornado struck Fargo on Thursday night tearing through a residential area. Ten people died and at least 85 were injured as more than 200 homes were destroyed or heavily damaged. The disaster area was declared and 200 National Guardsmen ordered to assist.
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Fargo
N.D
Walter. Olson
Minneapolis
Weather Bureau
Herman Lashkowitz
North’ Dakota
John Davis
Dakota
Red River Valley
Big Shanley
American Lutheran Church
Richard Rasmussen
Associated Press
UN voids Korean armistice ban on new weapons
The United Nations command repudiates the 1953 armistice provisions by allowing new weapons to reach Korea to match Communist buildup. U.S. officials say aircraft capable of carrying atomic arms may be involved, though atomic weapons themselves are not being provided. North Korea and China condemn the move as a threat to resume fighting, while UN officers push to deploy modern weapons soon.
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Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations Command
North Korea
Murray Snyder
United States
Washington
UN -Side
Command
South
Chung Kook - Rook
South Korea
Homer L. Litzenberg
U.S. Marine Corps
U.un
Demilitarized Zone
Chung
Korean Joint Armistice Commission
Litzenberg
Four Entries Named in Medicine Hat Stampede Queen Contest
Four entrants are set for the Medicine Hat Stampede Queen contest with more expected. Patsy Brodie, 18, of Wardlaw and daughter of the rangeland, was runner up last year and now presides at Burton ranch. Gisela Schneider, 20, of 367 Second St. S.E., June Teierle, 19, of 845 First St. S.E., and Diane Johnson of Vauxhall, this year’s teen association queen, complete the list. Preliminary judging starts next week, with final placement by an out of town panel. The winner will enter the North American rodeo queen contest. The stampede committee is led by Henry Cavan, with Ald. Lorne Thompson and Dr. Ted Slack. E. V. Elford is secretary.
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Patsy Brodie
St. S.E
Diane Johnson
Vauxhall
Stampede Company
Henry Cavan
Ald
Lorne Thompson
Ted Slack
E. V. Elford
U.S. open to further army cuts if Reds match figure
U S delegate Harold E Stassen told the U N disarmament subcommittee Washington is prepared to trim armed forces to 2 500 000 if Moscow agrees to cut to the same level Arguing two more reductions would follow but only with political preconditions the United States would not lower forces below about 2 500 000 while Germany remains unsettled
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Alvin Steinkopf
London
United States
Soviet Russia
U. S
Harold E. Stassen
United Nations Disarmament Subcommittee
Stassen
Germany
Moscow
Benny Hooper rescue tale turns to dispute and debt
Five weeks after Benny Hooper’s well rescue drew community praise the Hooper family faces a $1500 bill from Dr Joseph Kris for the boy’s care. Contractor Mike Stiriz accuses others of hero status while Kris says the charge is fair and Benny’s family grapples with finances and public rumor.
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Manorville
N. Y
Benny Hooper
Benny
Joseph Kris
Mike ‘Stiriz
Sam Woodson
Stiriz
Weather Society Backs Indoor Picnic Area
The Connecticut Valley branch of the American Meteorological Society chose an indoor picnic area for its annual gathering next Tuesday to guard against a hydrometeorological phenomenon. The society noted a similar rain event at its 1955 picnic.
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Connecticut Valley
American Meteorological Society
Rent Increase Corrected for Airport Hutments
Civic officials note the first rent rise since 1946 affects airport hutments with rates for one, two, three, and six room suites rising to 27.50, 32.50, and 55 dollars. Utilities and services included. city cites bus service and major repairs as context. Tenants protest without promised improvements.
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City Hall
Special
Canadian Legion
Cave-in Fatal in Saskatchewan Farm Home Project
Arne R. Dalen of Fox Valley Saskatchewan died in hospital after a basement wall collapsed while he was excavating a trench for an addition to his farm home. Cause of death determined by injuries from the cement wall cave-in.
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Maple Creek
Sask
Arne’ R. Dalen
Fox ‘Valley
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