Ottawa promises action to cut unemployment and aid workers
Government defence of its jobs policy argues conditions will improve in months ahead with higher exports and investment. Labour minister Gregg and trade minister Howe insist gains are visible though some sectors shed jobs. amendments to unemployment insurance are to expand benefits later this month.
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Ottawa
Milton IF. Gregg
Trade and Commerce
C. D. Howe
Canada
Howe
United States
Mr. Howe
Gregg
Eisenhower assesses hydrogen bomb lead and world tensions
President Eisenhower said the Western world has enjoyed a lead over the Soviet Union in hydrogen bombs and atomic weapons, but he cautioned against predicting how long the lead will last. He dismissed speculation on future parity and noted no current plan to ship surplus wheat to the Soviet Union. He also relayed a ruling that surplus U.S. commodities cannot be sold to Iron Curtain nations.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Russia
Churchill
United States
Soviet Union
Zhukov
Marshal Georgi Zhukov
Defence Ministry
Berlin
Herbert Brownell
U.S
Alberta Wildcat Drillers Push Oil Search Northward
From the U S border to near the Northwest Territories Alberta buzzes with wildcat oil crews seeking new fields. Millions spent on exploration to map oil zones and new fields, while roads and railways add hundreds of thousands before a drill is sunk. A drilling rig and crew shortage accompanies the rush.
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U.S
Northwest Territories
Alberta
Wildcat
Leduc
Redwater
Pembina
Pincher Creek
Medicine Hat Teen Personality of the Year Candidate
Teen-agers in Medicine Hat gather for a Hat-Teen council session to finalize plans for a March 18 parent-teen format. Miss Shirley Harnett, named Teen Personality of the Year by peers, will attend the Alberta conference April 14 17 at Evansburg and competes in the local queen contest alongside Beverly Simmons Barbara Salsman Mary Lou Gibb Madeleine Tingley and Sharon Teel.
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Medicine Hat
Doug Burgess
Beverly Simmons
Barbara Salsman
Mary Lou Gibb
Madeleine Tingley
Sharon Teel
Canada and Russia roll to decisive hockey results
Canada beat Switzerland 11 to 1 while Russia shut out the United States 3 to 0 in the world hockey tourney. A royal commission will study Canada's coastal shipping trade as Saskatchewan plans higher allowances for old age and mothers.
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Canada
Switzerland
Russia
United States
Saskatchewan
Olds Bowling Alley Owner Die in Blaze
Olds, Alta. Don Rapchan, about 30, owner of the Olds Bowla drome, was killed when a fire destroyed the bowling alley valued at $36,000 and damaged a coffee shop. RCMP Constable C. C. Conrad, smoke inhalation and exhaustion, was hospitalized after attempting rescue. Ronald Newsom and Conrad were repelled by smoke but returned with masks. Rapchan lay in the basement and was found about 25 feet from the basement steps.
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Olds
Alta
Don Rapchan
Olds Bowladrome
RCMP
C. C. Conrad
Calgary
Conrad
Rapchan
Ronald Newsom
Foundation wins contract for Medicine Hat 200 bed hospital
The Foundation Co. of Canada Ltd. won a 2,006,000 contract to build a 200 bed municipal district hospital in Medicine Hat. The $1,996,000 base tender plus 10,000 for a radio room was approved after 14 bids. completion targeted for summer 1957 with furnishings and various site works to be funded separately.
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Medicine Hat
Hospital Board
Medicine Hat Municipal
Alberta
Edmonton
Rule
Wynn
Calgary
Search Continues for Missing Toronto Girl Judy Carter
Police and volunteers scoured Lake Ontario shore and water near Toronto in the hunt for eight year old Judy Carter missing since Friday. A false $15,000 ransom call to her stepfather was dismissed as a cruel hoax.
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Toronto
Lake Ontario
Judy Carter
West End
City of Medicine Hat reports 1954 surplus amid record revenues
City Controller A. J Legge finalizes 1954 operations showing total revenues of 2,716,027. Utilities lead with 1,534,785.8, while general fund and trust accounts add 562,990.75 and 618,250.75 respectively. Expenditures totaled 2,700,344 with a forecasted deficit of 11,898 last year, yielding an improved outcome of 27,580 over estimate.
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Medicine Hat
Bette
A. J Legge
Future of Party Rests on Lawyer Kohaly
Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative party fate hinges on 33 year old lawyer Bob Kohaly who faces rustling charges. If he joins Social Credit leadership in Saskatchewan, PCs lose ground and Social Credit gains a voice in the legislature. Hamilton says invitation signals setback for his party. See FUTURE, Page 14.
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Wilf Chislett
Regina
Saskatchewan
Progressive Conservative
Bob Kohaly
Social Credit
Kohaly
Souris-Estevan
Edmonton
Alvin Hamilton
Sasakatchewan
Hamilton
CCE
Liberal
National Social Credit
Social Credit Party
Government Opposes CCF Move to Lower Federal Vote Age
Ottawa reports the government again opposes Hazen Argue’s bill to reduce the federal voting age to 18 from 21. State Secretary Pinard cites full legal responsibility at 21 as a condition. Argue argues the change is inevitable. Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia already lowered ages.
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House
R. R. Knight
CCI
Saskatoon
Pinard
A. B. Weselak
Sub-zero weather grips prairies into Thursday
Edmonton weather report notes continued sub zero temperatures across the prairies with cold conditions persisting into Thursday.
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Edmonton
The
Prairies
Man Booked on Homicide Charge
In New York a 25 year old father of two, William Patrick Farrell, was charged with homicide in the rape slaying of Ann Yarrow, a New York University student. Farrell had been questioned after his arrest on a separate sex complaint and was linked to the Yarrow case during questioning. Police recovered a knife and traced events to Irene Miller's apartment on East 3rd street where Farrell allegedly robbed and raped her.
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NEW York
Ann Yarrow
New York University
Lower East Side
William Patrick Farrell
Farrell
Irene Miller
East 3rd_ street
Miss Yarrow
Smilestones celebrate a thirtieth birthday remark
In a light exchange, a narrator confesses turning thirty today and responds to a teasing remark about celebrating late. The dialogue frames a playful birthday moment with a spouse or close partner.
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Darling
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