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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
1
Citizens propose using a 200000 recreation grant to build a civic centre with an indoor pool rink auditorium and cafeteria. They argue it would provide central facilities for youth dramatics sports and various activities keeping juveniles off the streets and benefiting the entire city.
A public poll shows nine of ten residents favor a civic centre with a $200000 provincial grant for recreation. While the majority support a centre, many have not given the issue deep consideration. A town planning board review and a citizen committee are asked to study sites and options before spending the funds.
South Africa's Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd tells Parliament that a white exodus would invite a color tide overwhelming whites across Africa and in their countries. He says Britain may rethink policies but urges whites to stay and fight for their rights rather than leave.
In Fort William, the Richardson rink of Saskatchewan fell 11 to 6 to Ontario, dropping to five wins and one loss. Ontario moved to five and one, led by precise shooting throughout the game.
Ottawa reports a plan to abolish capital punishment is shrouded in secrecy as debate on Frank McGee's bill ends without a vote. Prime Minister Diefenbaker and other leaders refuse comment while speculation grows a government bill may be introduced later this session retaining execution for some murders.
Rescue teams pushed forward at Island Creek Coal No 22 mine Holden with six eight man crews as officials extended the window to reach 18 men trapped four miles inside after a fire and roof fall. Contact with the miners has been lost since Tuesday noon and the fire remains the major obstacle despite near control claims.
NATO said five members United States Britain's Canada France and Italy reached a common disarmament plan to present at the East West Geneva conference opening next Tuesday. France favored scrapping all nuclear weapons rather than phased reductions, a main sticking point noted by officials.
After two days of debate the Commons shows opposition to McGee’s bid to abolish the death penalty. A compromise plan gains support, aligning with government aim to reduce executions and cabinet practice of commuting most death sentences. If government acts, McGee’s bill may die. if not, opposition protests rise.
The CCF votes to allow the private member bill despite expected defeat and warns the Prime Minister against postponing the issue. Conservative MPs expect further debate days, with 30 MPs needing speaking time, delaying any vote under house rules. Mr. Diefenbaker’s stance will determine if recent speakers gain a vote or face futility.
Ottawa reports the cabinet will not intervene to stay the execution of Ernest Cote 37 North Bay Ont. He was convicted Nov. 14 at Hull Que of the shooting murder of Alexandre Heron Teimiskaming Que bank manager. No mercy recommendation or appeal. Cote set for hanging before MPs vote on murder death penalty abolition.
More than 40 Hanna district ranchers met with cabinet ministers in Edmonton for three hours to oppose grazing lease boosts. They argued the over 100 percent rise in fees for grazing lands within special areas hurts economic conditions and noted previous lower rates due to land productivity.
In Quebec City in the Chateau Frontenac lobby Lucien Tremblay Union Nationale MLA for Montreal Maisonneuve and Frank Hanley independent MLA for Montreal St. Ann exchanged blows late Wednesday night. About 50 people witnessed the melee as the scuffle began just before midnight.
In Edmonton, a appeal hearing asserts Justice Greschuk misdirected the murder trial jury in Robert Raymond Cook's case. The defense argues the judge highlighted contrary statements, ignored corroborating evidence, and failed to challenge alibi and financial details surrounding the Stettler murder of Cook’s father. The case seeks overturning conviction and death sentence.
Canada reports a record 1959 trade deficit of 1.46 billion dollars, rising from 1958 and surpassing the 1957 peak by 339 million. Overseas imports exceed exports by 224 million, and the U S deficit widens to 1.236 billion as foreign ownership grows. Net international indebtedness climbs to 15.4 billion.
Canada’s 1959 deficit widened as borrowing abroad rose and home credit tightened. The surplus with Britain shrank to 52 million, exports fell 48 million, and a 217 million swing in non-Britain/US trade created a 276 million deficit abroad. Foreign investment rose to 656 million, mostly from the United States, sustaining heavy U.S. ties.
A crippling March snowstorm swept the midwest and south, triggering heavy warnings for Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri with four inch plus snowfall. Kentucky and Tennessee suffered the worst wintry weather in history as the storm extended from the plains to the mid Atlantic. At least 23 deaths were attributed to the storm with 30 inches reported in parts of Virginia and West Virginia. West Virginia Governor Hodges mobilized the National Guard to ferry food and medicine to snowbound communities.
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