Secreds Call for Low Cost Money for Municipal Projects
Premier Manning told the Alberta legislature that Bank of Canada credit should be created to lend at low interest to municipalities for social projects including schools, hospitals and public works. The debate centered on alternate amendments proposing a federal revolving fund or direct Bank of Canada credit creation.
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Edmonton
Bank of Canada
E. C. Manning
Social Credit
John Landeryou
Lethbridge
Richard Jamieson
Jasper West
Ernest Watkins
Calgary- Glenmore
Manning
E. G. Hansell
Sc-Okotoks- High River
Alberta House
Peter Dawson
Frank Gainer
Cltn-Banff Cochrane
Watkins
Weather Pattern Confused By March Across Canada
The Canadian Press reports March arrives with mixed signs across Canada east of the Rockies. Montreal and Quebec expect sunny highs near 40 and 30 respectively, Ottawa around 40 with blue skies, while Manitoba lingers at 10 above. Prairies see modest above normal warmth, Regina 31 high, Edmonton about 45, Maritime regions bring snow flurries to four inches in places.
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Canada
Rockies
Montreal
Quebec
Ottawa
Manitoba
Prairies
Regina
Edmonton
Maritimes
Nova Scotia
Alberta Legislature sets goals for banks and federation
Alberta lawmakers return to routine as Premier Manning promotes Bank of Canada financing to aid municipalities for schools and bridges. Social Credit orator Jack Landeryou delivers lengthy federation update while Ernest Watkins amends a motion, drawing reactions from Herb Jamieson and others.
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Jack Landeryou
Social Credit
Lethbridge
State of Confederation
Ernest Watkins
Mr. Landeryou
Herb Jamieson
Jasper Place
Jamieson
Legislative Assembly
Nova Scotia
Watkins
Mr. Jamieson
Frank Gainer
Metropolitan Opera
Congo leaders sign anti communism military pact amid UN warning
In Leopoldville and Elisabethville anti communist chiefs sign a military pact led by Moise Tshombe and Albert Kalonji. Dag Hammarskjold warns the UN may deploy troops to force a political solution or risk chaos as Gizenga invites join roundtable in the Malagasy Republic.
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Leopoldville
Congo
United Nations
Antoine Gizenga
Stanleyville
Gizenga
Malagasy Republic
Madagascar
Anicet Kashamura
Patrice Lumumba
Kasamura
Kivu
Tshombe
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
Elisabethville
Joseph Ileo
Albert Kalonji
Kasai
Dag Hammarskjold
Joseph Kasavubu
World Community
Kasavubu
Kalonji
Alberta municipalities back new financing plan
Alberta municipal leaders from two associations accepted in principle the provincial government’s new financing approach after a meeting with Municipal Affairs Minister A J Hooke and advisory groups. Calgary agrees to proceed despite potential 800000 dollar losses, as further meetings hinge on upcoming legislation.
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Edmonton
Alberta
A. J. Hooke
Union of Albert Municipalities
Alberta Association of Municipal Districts
Hooke
Calgary
J. M. McKay
The
Association of Municipal Districts
Municipal Advisory Board
Daily Mirror Seizes Control of Odhams Press
The Daily Mirror group has won control of the Odhams Press empire in a five week struggle. Shareholders holding over 51 percent of Odhams shares accepted the Mirror offer as orders to sell flooded London banks. An official Mirror statement will reveal control level and any extension of the offer period.
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London
Reuters
Daily Mirror
Odhams Press
Mirror
Mirror Group
Odhams
Daily Mirror Group
Ex-Banker Dart and Associate Arrested in Cheque-Kiting Scheme
James A. Dart, 49, former director of the Dart National Bank in Mason, and Paul P. Chien, 35, ex-Lieutenant Colonel in the Chinese Nationalist army, were arrested in Lansing on misapplying over 375000 dollars in a cheque-kiting operation that FBI says peaked at more than 1000 dollars. they were arraigned and released on 5000 dollar bond each.
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Lansing, Mich
FBI
James A. Dart
Dart National Bank
Mason
Paul P. Chien
East Lansing
Lady Churchill Admitted To London Hospital
Lady Churchill, 75, wife of Sir Winston Churchill, was admitted to St Mary's Hospital in London on Tuesday night. A spokesman said she is in the private wing and declined to give further details.
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London
Lady Churchill
Sir Winston Churchill
St. Mary’s Hospital
Paddington
Sir Winston Churchill Hosts Hog Dinner At Savoy
Sir Winston Churchill held his annual Savoy dinner with The Other Club. He dined on suckling pig from Medicine Hat Mayor Harry Weiner, receiving a standing ovation. Lord de La Warr offered a second pig when portions ran short.
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DGN
Winston Churchill
The
Old Statesman
Swank Savoy Hotel
Churchill
Sir Winston
Medicine Hat
Alta
Harry Weiner
Lord de la Warr
Winston
Probe Opens In Rocket Base Fire
A board of inquiry began hearings into a blaze at the Canadian American rocket testing base near Fort Churchill causing an estimated 2 million dollars in damage. Fire protection officer Ray B. McLean was to arrive by plane to assist, with expected return to Winnipeg over the weekend.
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Churchill, Man
Hudson Bay
Ray B. McLean
Manitoba
Fort Churchill
Winnipeg
Monarchs Confident Of Victory Tonight
Medicine Hat Monarchs travel to Regina to face the Caps at Exhibition Stadium. The bus chats, rival lines to stop, and bold predictions frame a tight 4 6 5-3 style matchup as three regulars remain behind and Ron Craven joins as playing coach.
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Jim Shuttleworth
Swift Current
Regina
Medicine Hat Monarchs
Regina Caps
Exhibition Stadium
Larry Plante
Sid Palansky
Monarchs
Slim Cook
Medicine Hat
Dean Terlson
Bruce Cook
Bob Huddlestone
Alex Kaleta
Kaleta
Ron Craven
Fuel Tank Explosions Mystify Toronto Airfield
Three hours after a petrol truck exploded injuring David McCrae 37 at Malton Airport a second blast hit the depot injuring Ivor McMullin 45. Imperial Oil runs the refuelling depot for Trans-Canada Air Lines planes and electricians probe for static buildup as police seek any link between the incidents.
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Toronto
David McCrae
Malton
Imperial Oil Limited
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Ivor MccMullin
McCray
Weston
Montreal jail escape suspect to undergo mental exam
Mental examination ordered for Donald Pollock, 22, linked to a February 4 jailbreak attempt that left two people shot. Pollock faces grievous assault, escaping custody, detaining Mrs Cyr, and attempted murder charges.
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Montreal
Donald Pollock
Cyr
Unions Attack National Productivity Council Makeup
Toronto unions led by United Steelworkers of America and United Auto Workers criticized Prime Minister Diefenbaker's national productivity council. Critics said labor was not consulted, with concerns about lack of economists and genuine labor representation.
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Toronto
Canada
National Productivity Council
Diefenbaker
United Steelworkers of America
CLC
United Auto Workers
Ottawa
Claude Jodoin
Canadian Labor Congress
Industry - Stimulating Council
Jodoin
Congress
Murray Cotterill
George Burt
The
Auto Workers
Burt
E. P. Taylor
Productivity Council
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Canadian Olympic Association
Banff
Norquay
Tion
E. W. Hinman
Socreds
Bill Gold
Calgary Herald
A. J. Hooke Plan
Little
Harry
Canary
Boots
Joey
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