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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1963
Page
3
An essay compares the extraordinary adaptability of humans to the ongoing highway toll in Alberta. It argues for stricter car controls, seat belts, harsher penalties for speeding and drunk driving, tougher licensing, and medical checks to curb road deaths and injuries. It calls Alberta to lead in sensible vehicle laws.
The feature notes a June front page Big Bang story on civil defence and the 500 ton non nuclear blast test to evaluate shelter and equipment. It also recounts a weekend kitten rescue and adoption help by Redcliff based NEWS Social Editor Lenore Osgood. It ends with a public notice about a Red Cross blood donor clinic at St Johns Church Hall and notes summer library hours.
United Nations report says the Soviet Union aims to shift from benign aid to a stern line toward Syria Iraq Yemen and the UAR. The move follows Arab anti-Communist drives and a cooling of Moscow’s ties with Cairo and Damascus.
Washington report notes rising population and services as Kennedy plans over $1 billion more in 1964 spending. Increases target public assistance, veterans pensions, school costs, travel, FAA operations, patent filings, and tax collection, with broader local and national impact.
Lewis E Toole of Medicine Hat voices doubts that Alberta will improve working conditions and consumer protections under Social Credit. He asks if health and labor laws will empower departments to shield workers and if door to door salesmen will be curbed, urging wisdom for all citizens.
Letters from a landlord and store manager criticize tenant behavior and drought reports. The landlord laments littered picnic grounds and costly cleanups, urging proactive checks. The store manager disputes drought tales, noting rising furniture sales and urging accuracy to avoid harming commerce.
Writers may publish letters under a pseudonym but must sign their name and provide a return address. Letters not accompanied by stamped addressed envelopes cannot be returned. The NEWS reserves the right to publish or condense letters as deemed suitable.
The Chinook is a warm mountain wind with life saving effects on snow and crops. It shortens winter, lengthens the growing season, and aided buffalo and range cattle survival. Legends say a lost Indian maiden’s breath accompanies the wind.
The passage describes Jesus viewing crowds as sheep without a shepherd. He tells disciples the harvest is plentiful but workers are few and urges prayer for more laborers to be sent into the harvest.
In a rare ten card suit occurrence at Deal No 8 of a 144 board match Italy versus the United States, both tables saw bold bidding and unexpected slams. Garozzo's overcall and double limited the Americans at one table, while Mathe's six hearts produced seven for 1010 points, with the U S pair gaining 710.
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