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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1965
Page
1
The Afro Asian foreign ministers conference set to precede a 50 state summit in Algiers was moved to Saturday amid ongoing unrest after Ben Bella’s ousting. Delegates debate whether leaders can safely attend. Egypt China and Indonesia support proceeding for prestige reasons.
Allied sources report German and East German forces dug in on both sides of the Elbe River bridge on the Berlin Helmstedt autobahn with foxholes along bridge approaches. Helicopters were seen over West Berlin and troops were described moving mid afternoon, with no traffic disruption observed yet.
In Medicine Hat a local resident named Music holds Ticket BRH 11206 drawn for Convamore in Saturdays Irish Derby at Curragh near Dublin. If Convamore wins Music receives 150000, or 60000 if second, or 30000 if third. About 29 of 36 horses expected to start.
In Santo Domingo Dominican civil war sides clash over an OAS peace plan. The OAS mission remains cautiously optimistic as rival governments propose divergent terms while war-weary citizens react with disappointment.
The South Vietnamese military government cuts diplomatic relations with France and declares war on the Viet Cong. Saigon closes 36 newspapers and imposes a nightly anti luxury curfew while accusing De Gaulle’s government of aiding foes.
Federal sources report more than 50 police brutality complaints by civil rights demonstrators held at a Jackson jail compound. A top spokesman cautioned only two or three may reach court, citing questions on force used to control prisoners. Mayor Thompson awaits White House instruction and a possible Johnson visit for investigation.
Pope Paul told 29 cardinals on St John the Baptist day that a commission studying birth control has worked well but has not finished its inquiries. He urged a timely, scientifically supported conclusion and noted current Catholic teaching favors the rhythm method, while examining the oral contraceptive pill.
Ottawa MPs urge action as Eastern farmers face the worst drought in 75 years. Maurice Sauve, acting agriculture minister, will propose Ottawa meet Ontario and Quebec to discuss emergency aid and a possible loan moratorium through Favre Credit. Farmers sell cattle at low prices as feed vanishes.
Edward Bryant of the Alberta Government Travel Bureau told a Hospitality Seminar that Medicine Hat must develop trailer and camping grounds to attract and retain visitors. He noted 46 percent of provincial visitors enter on the Trans Canada Highway near the Saskatchewan border, yet only 6.9 percent stay overnight in the city. He stressed the need for a campsite to support tourism.
Agriculture Minister Hays announced plans to convene talks with Ontario Minister William Stewart and Quebec Minister Alcide Courey to discuss drought aid for their provinces. He described drought conditions as serious across sectors, noting hay shortages could arise if rain does not come.
AP dispatch from Bismarck notes Canada plans maximum security quarantine on St Lawrence island to screen imported breeding livestock from Europe. North Dakota Democrat Rolland Redlin says he would prefer a Canadian embargo on cattle from infected countries. Anderson of USDA says Canadians have developed satisfactory procedures for importing livestock into Canada from disease countries.
Prime Minister Wilson pushes ahead with a July 7 start for a Commonwealth peace mission to Vietnam. He aims to lead a four nation group to meet in Geneva with UN Secretary General Thant, amid rebuffs from Moscow and Beijing. Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah signals a possible critical statement on the effort.
In Washington a bipartisan chorus lauded Senator Robert Kennedy for urging steps to halt nuclear weapon spread. Senator Pastore hailed the speech as courageous. Senate leaders Mansfield and Aiken endorsed it, while White House adviser Reedy noted Johnson's task force on the issue. Kennedy urged resuming the journey toward peace to spare future generations.
The Canadian Press reports sharp declines as sell orders hit at opening. The Dow Jones fell as much as 10.26 points to 859.96, dipping below 1964’s low of 868.71 set in June. Du Pont dropped over $3 while General Electric, Control Data, United Air Lines and Standard Oil of Indiana also declined.
Officials warn the fireblight disease may wipe out crabapple and apple trees in Medicine Hat. The worst in 20 years, the outbreak spreads via insects and rain, with guidance to prune infected twigs, disinfect tools, and avoid excess pruning and nitrogen fertilizer.
Winnipeg Mayor Harry Juba and civic officials discussed funding for sending the Winnipeg Police Pipe Band to the Medicine Hat Stampede. After considering costs and publicity value, a $1,500 expenditure was approved, with a letter to the finance committee to follow. Previously the city refused to cover 150 for a Grey Cup parade band.
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