Pearson welcomed by Alberta Liberals at Medcine Hat rally
A parade of about 200 Alberta Liberals cheered Lester B. Pearson as he arrived for the Alberta Young Liberal Association convention in Medcine Hat at 11 30 a m. He spoke to roughly 600 at the Towne Theatre and then left for Manitoba for engagement in Flin Flon and Dauphin. He outlined a three point program to boost the economy and create jobs, including a substantial tax cut.
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Alberta
Manitoba
Flin Flon
Dauphin
Pearson
Pearson Addresses Liberal Party Plans and Tax Cuts
The Liberal leader urged increased consumer spending and tax cuts for small investors while opposing trade diversion. He backed gas exports to the United States after reserves are established and criticized ongoing election campaign focus. He supported a world food bank and fair farm earnings in the economy.
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Canada
Liberal Party
United States
Pearson
World Food Bank
Pearson campaigns among youth as election focus shifts
Pearson discussed engaging university audiences while denying focus on the 1962 election. He noted indications that the CCF and Social Credit are losing strength in the West and urged voters to seek strong government with a clear majority as four weeks remain. He emphasized youth energy for the campaign.
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Mr. Pearson
CCF
Social Credit
West
Pearson
Pearson backs Liberal shift in Canada and visits Hat
The Liberal party signals change as Pearson arrives in Medicine Hat. A Liberal delegation greets him including Lloyd Craig and Beny Walter. He meets southeastern Alberta federal candidates Clarence Yanosik Austin Lane Mel Shannon and Walter. A reception for Pearson and the Liberal association executives closes the day.
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Icine Hat
Canada
Liberal Party
Mr. Pearson
Lloyd Craig
Medicine Hat
Federal
Liberal
Beny Walter
J. O. Starritt
F. W. Gershaw
Robin McQuarrie
Phil Cary
Earl Kidder
Pearson
Alberta
Clarence Yanosik
Lethbridge
Austin Lane
Calgary North
Mel Shannon
Calgary South
Mr. Walter
Jim Derrick
Macleod
Francis Olson
Bow River
Crawford Ferguson
Acadia
Harper Prowse
Louis Kohn
Liberal Association
Fuchs Completes Historic Antarctic Crossing
British explorer Vivian Fuchs finished the first coast to coast overland traverse of Antarctica after 99 days. Sir Edmund Hillary guided the final 700 miles, and Prime Minister Macmillan and Queen Elizabeth sent congratulations.
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Douglas MacKenzie Scott
Antarctica
Reuters
Vivian Fuchs
Antarctic
New Zealand
Edmund Hillary
Mount
Everest
Queen Elizabeth
10 Downing Street
Fuchs
Macmillan
Philharmonic
Hillary
South Pole
Pole
Scott Base
Weddell Sea
Toll From Izmit Ferry Disaster May Reach Four Hundred
Divers recovered 220 bodies from the Uskadar wreck in the Sea of Marmara after the ferry overturned near Izmit. Survivors say rough winds and waves caused the ship to capsize while most passengers were students returning home. Reports flag possible overloading with up to 600 aboard.
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Sea of Marmara
Izmit
Istanbul
Mehmet Ashchi
Loodos
Kamil Ozocak
Smilestones: A backwards nation defined by restraint
A compact provocative line argues that a nation failing to push for ambitious goals or spaceflight reflects a retreat from progress and exploration, framing a caution about collective ambition and national trajectory.
Time Out for Mom Despite Busy Pace
A sprightly mother of three celebrates her 90th birthday in Toronto on March 13 while Lester B. Pearson, a busy Liberal leader, pauses during a long election itinerary for a quiet celebration. The world figure, renowned diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, travels between duties and public events as he meets with party members and supporters.
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Harald Gunderson
Toronto
Lester B. Pearson
Her Majesty
Mike Pearson
Pearson
Norway
Louis St. Laurent
Mike
Yemen Joins Arab Union Amid Nasser Syria Pact
Yemen, led by Crown Prince Mohammed Al Badr, announces federation with Egypt and Syria under the United Arab Republic. Nasser and Kuwaily approve plans for a single flag, army, parliament, and a two-council central government.
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Damascus
Syria
Reuters
Red Sea
The
Yemen
United Arab Republic
Egypt
Abdel Gamal Nasser
Mohammed al Badr
Cairo
Nasser
Shukri el Kuwaily
UAR
Arabia
Imam Ahmad
United Nations
Arab League
Diefenbaker Receives Police Guard After Bomb Threat
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker slept under police protection in Saint John after a bomb scare in the high school auditorium where he spoke to about 1150 people. Police searched the building and found nothing, and he proceeded with his remarks.
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Diefenbaker
Charlie King
News’ Ottawa
Saint John
N.B
John Diefenbaker
J. J. Oakes
RCMP
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Hugh John Flemming
Flemming
St. Laurent
Oland Wins Bow Island Hospital Contract
D. H. Oland Ltd of Medicine Hat has won a $121,667 contract to build a new municipal hospital at Bow Island. Immediate construction starts, with McKernan and Bovey of Edmonton handling architectural design. Southern Electric of Medicine Hat takes the electrical sub contract and Whittick Bros. of Lethbridge the mechanical sub contract.
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Medicine Hat
D. H. Oland Ltd
Bow Island
McKernan and Bovey
Edmonton
Southern Electric
Whittick Bros
Lethbridge
Plan to Expand Medicine Hat Airport Runways
A half million dollar program to expand the Medicine Hat municipal airport is announced by E. W. Ted Brunsden, Conservative candidate, after meeting Transport Minister George Hees. The 4400 foot runways would grow to 6000 feet to accommodate Viscounts and other aircraft, with expansion contingent on federal budget approval and the support of civic groups and the Chamber of Commerce. The project would begin this year if the budget is accepted.
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E. W
Ted’’ Brunsden
Hon
George Hees
Calgary
Hees
Civic
Chamber of Commerce
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Namik Gedik
Mom
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South Alberta
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