Wild Edmonton Welcome for PM Diefenbaker
A 4000 strong Edmonton crowd at the CNR station greeted Prime Minister John Diefenbaker with cheers and autosignal crowds. He signed autographs on a four block ride to the Macdonald Hotel as police struggled to keep order before a Jubilee auditorium rally.
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The
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Edmonton
John Diefenbaker
West
CNR
Macdonald Hotel
Diefenbaker
CCF
Canadian leaders rally nationwide in election push
The pace quickens as Liberal Lester Pearson tours Newfoundland and Chicoutimi while CCF’s M J Coldwell advocates in Saskatchewan and Social Credit’s W A C Bennett comments in British Columbia. Leaders rally mass crowds and trade barbs on unemployment and peace as election looms.
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Saskatchewan
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Chicoutimi
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W. A. C Bennett
British Columba
Chilliwack
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Chicouti
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Winnipeg
Sidney Smith
Montreal
Diefenbaker
Douglas Harkness
Portage la Prairie
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Pipeline crossing approved to connect fields north of Hatton
The Saskatchewan Power Corp receives Board of Transport Commissioners approval to build a about one mile gas pipeline across the Alberta Saskatchewan border north of Hatton Saskatchewan. It links Medicine Hat gas sands field and Success field with no impact on the buffer zone or Medicine Hat reserves. The approval ends last year's export dispute.
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May Broaden Work Plan Signals Push for Federal Spending
Washington reports a flood of proposals and White House actions toward greater federal outlay to create jobs and aid business. President Eisenhower fast-tracked construction projects with available funds and released 200 million dollars to spur private home construction lending. Democrats in the House propose a 2.5 billion loan program for public works in labor surplus areas, while eight Republican senators urged even heavier spending including federal aid to schools.
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Cuban Army Stands By To Break Rebel Strike
Cuban security forces on high alert with 7 700 police and 22 000 troops ordered to quell any general strike and violence on the sixth anniversary of Batista's coup. Castro rebels threaten action while student leaders back any walkout to oust Batista.
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Man remanded for five years in Ponoka for attempted rape
Warren Kellough, 27, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to steal and attempted rape after an incident in January in Medicine Hat. In Supreme Court Justice W G Egbert ordered a five year remand to Ponoka Provincial Mental Hospital for treatment, with doctors testifying Kellough suffers an epileptic type of mental illness.
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Calgary
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George Muton
Edmonton
Bradley
Niblock
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Kensington Footbridge Opens After Signs Declared Closed
Kensington residents celebrate the opening of an all steel footbridge today despite early signs of closure. City Engineer Jim Carswell announced at noon the structure is officially open to foot traffic. The 200 yard prefabricated bridge, assembled in three weeks after delivery from Calgary, replaces the old swinging bridge removed four years ago at the Con naught Golf Club sight.
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Jim Carswell
Kensington Coulee
Connaught Golf Club
Meet Archie and Hi and Lois on page 13
NEWS readers meet new comic friends Archie and Hi and Lois for the first time on page 13. The modern family strips promise light humor and contemporary appeal for readers.
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Today News
Lois
Archie
Freedomites Hear Details of Move But Final Decision Still Unknown
In Krestova British Columbia about one thousand Freedomite Doukhobors met in a barn yard to hear proposals for relocating to Russia. Delegates reported plans to move with government aid a key factor and possible sites in Altai province. The crowd debated the move amid hymn singing and a brief nudist demonstration.
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Krestova
B.C
Sons of Freedom
John J. Perepolkin
Freedomite
Bill Moojelsky
Altai
Siberia
Moojelsky
Wayne and Shuster sign year on Ed Sullivan Show
The Toronto comedy duo Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster sign a one year contract to appear on Ed Sullivan's Sunday program. Their first appearance is May 4 with Sullivan hoping for alternating Sundays. They will continue writing their own sketches and aim to expand their U.S. appeal.
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Frank Shuster
Ed Sullivan
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CBC
Canada
Canada Triumphs World Hockey Title In Oslo Victory
Canada defeated Russia to win the world championship in Oslo. Players including captain Sally and Trey embraced Russians Nikolai Sologubov and Ivan Tregubov after the final buzzer. Manager Wren Blair praised the Russians as superb and led a roomwide celebration with servicemen and fans.
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Norway
Alf Treen
Canada
Sally
Russia
Nikolai Sologubov
Tain
Ivan Tregubov
Trey
Wren Blair
Pavel Korotkov
Roy Edwards
Traffic violations tally summary
Records list violations with counts: excessive speed 13, without due care 10, ability impaired 4, failing to stop 25, failing to yield right of way 70, other violations 27. No further context or dates provided.
MacMillan Remanded After Calgary Public Mischief Charge
Earl R. MacMillan 27 of Medicine Hat faces a week in remand on a public mischief charge after being returned from Vancouver to Calgary. Bail set at 1000 dollars. Police search followed his February 7 disappearance from Brooks, Alberta. car found abandoned in Calgary days later. human blood stains found in the car. identification and papers scattered. alias Shawn O Rourke used in Vancouver rooming house.
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Medicine Hat
Vancouver
Calgary
MacMillan
Brooks
Alta
RCMP
Shawn O’rourke
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