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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1963
Page
1
Premier Ernest Manning impressed peers with a steady lecture style while warning of federal disarray and urging a rightward shift toward private enterprise. He praised wheat deals with Red China yet cautioned Western farmers on future partnerships as Earl Ansley warned of hidden powers. The session extended beyond Friday, resuming Monday.
A second child dies from diphtheria at Fort Macleod Municipal Hospital as the outbreak spreads in Fort Macleod and the Peigan Reserve. The two year old Indian boy died after admission on February 26, joining two white deaths and increasing cases to 13 with seven still hospitalized.
Matt Baldwin predicts more Richardsons in Canadian curling after Ernie continues chasing titles with a new rink next season. He notes Ernie’s team often hits big shots, but warns against strategic errors. Jimmy Shields’ Alberta squad competed, yet Saskatchewan’ s Wes Perry sparked a decisive seventh end.
The Medicine Hat High School hosts three one act plays from Medicine Hat High Crescent Heights High Irvine High with adjudicator Jack McCreath calling The Wedding a very accomplished show He notes the 1900s American town setting relies on lighting effects with few props.
The slightly inebriated choir master Mr Stimson played by Walter Hogg earned warm praise from adjudicator Mr McCreath. George portrayed by Art Carter also received high marks as did Rick Millican as narrator. Cast members Maxine Hoffman Marilyn Rust Sheila Young Dave McCully Don McNiven and Doreen Eliasson gave competent work with costumes by Linda Wilkinson Bonnie Becker Heather Hamilton and Freda Elliot.
Steady Pace presents a program featuring J. T. Mould Carol Romeike Elaine Romeike Bob Townsend Dawn Reuber Dale Schatz Doreen McLauchlan Margaret Myers Shirley Seid Joy Sheuer Rose Schatz. Heaven on Earth follows a modern teen and a Bohemian poet who reject marriage but face reality through parental guidance.
Addy Tambellini scored three goals and assisted on another as Train Smoke Eaters routed East Germany 11-5 in Stockholm. The win puts Canada level with idle Sweden for first place in the world hockey championships.
In Colada le Alta Southern Alberta vegetable processors and growers reached a five year agreement mediated by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. A schedule for grading docking seed and harvest charges was set and price negotiations were made final by conciliation. Companies Cornwall Canning Ta ber Broder Canning Alberta Canning agreed to collect grower fees. Future talks will start earlier to avoid disrupting the growing season.
Three armories in the Montreal area were the target of kerosene filled Molotov cocktails tossed by Quebec separatists. The attacks caused no damage, and the army added guards to armories while a rival group condemned the violence urging peaceful change through elections or referendums.
The Canadian Press reports Diefenbaker and Douglas sparred with Pearson during Friday hustings while Liberals faced personal attacks. In Damascus the revolutionary council named Salah Bitar premier after a bloodless coup, with Egypt backing and a new 20 member cabinet, signaling Syria's push for independence with Arab ties.
Calgary Mayor Harry Hays, famed for reforming city hall and civic projects, announces his Liberal bid in Calgary South. He cites admiration for Premier Manning and Liberal leader Pearson promising a strong businesslike government if elected, while resisting past party loyalties and a shift from municipal to federal politics.
Syrian Army officers launched a third coup in 18 months, seizing control after broadcasts from Damascus radio. The uprising, tied to Iraq's Feb 8 revolt, urged swift Arab unity amid martial chorus from neighboring states. Rebels allied with Da Mascus radio and echoed the call for unity, freedom and socialism.
City records a 1962 surplus of 13456 dollars in its annual report. A site at 8th Street and 4th Avenue N.E. was chosen for a proposed 187000 dollar elementary school by the Medicine Hat Separate School Board. The 1963 United Fund fell short by 9925 dollars, with an objective of 47925 dollars. Alberta Government disassociates from Southland Growers endorsement. Two one way bridges across the South Saskatchewan River approved with about 400000 dollars from government. US State Secretary Rush says nuclear talks with Canada continue intermittently. Eskewed details on Diefenbaker statement. Health minister notes diphtheria outbreak mainly among Indians outside white-controlled health system. Six whites including a death and two Pegan Indians contract diphtheria. four more reserve Indians suspected. Doctor cites religious beliefs of adults for white cases. Montana contractor Dick Holzworth to testify on Alberta graft inquiry next week. Affidavit linked to Revelstoke highway contract dispute. cross-examination planned.
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