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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Mar 11, 1950

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Goldeyes Migrate and Spawn Debate Heats Alberta Rivers

Manitoba goldeyes are said to winter in the South Saskatchewan River near Medicine Hat while Lake Winnipeg fish stay home. Directors Jack Clark and Harold Ronnenberg report wintering goldeyes in the river, bigger offspring, and teeth, challenging Winnipeg experts. Alberta Fish and Game may launch a propagation program to become the prairie goldeye capital with prizes for river catch and pheasant tails.

Lake Winnipeg Medicine Hat Winnipeg Big South Saskatchewan Winipeg Manitoba Mr. Ronnenberg Clark Lake Winipeg Alberta Fish and Game Association Alberta The Prairies Wa Clark Ronnenberg Fish and Game Association South Saskatchewan

Ilan to Limit Arena Attendance

Fire Chief Bob Allan announced a cap on arena attendance at 1,675 with 2,000 listed as possible in complaints. A guard will monitor doors to ensure proper occupancy and doors close when reached. Smoking is banned in the main arena but allowed in mezzanine areas, lobbies, restrooms, and outside exits.

Apena Gardens Bob ‘Allan Ai Place Allan

Social Crediters Blasted by Prowse in Alberta Debate

Premier Manning faced a sharp rebuke in the Alberta legislature from Social Credit critic J Harper Prowse. He accused Manning of betraying his followers and argued the government shifts tax burdens to municipalities to protect its record. Prowse linked Social Credit to Marxist surplus value theories and criticized Manning for courting bondholders while neglecting ordinary voters.

Edmonton Alberta Beral J. Harper Prowse Manning AMD Anu Social ‘Credit Social

Fast Jet Fighter A Red in Ottawa Demonstration

An Ottawa audience watched a red fast jet fighter reach 575 mph. The pilot, Ldr Bill Waterton, showcased acrobatics and a low flight display near the airfield. The event drew officials, dignitaries, and spectators as the aircraft demonstrated unmatched speed and maneuverability.

Ottawa Tawa CP Air Canadian Bernhard Netherlands Vernor-General Ign Ent Seck Waterton

Belgium Faces Advisory Referendum On Exiled King Leopold Jr

Violence erupted in Antwerp as Leopoldists clashed with opponents during a fireworks event ahead of Belgiums advisory referendum on the future of exiled King Leopold Jr. About 5,500,000 Belgians of 8,000,000 eligible vote tomorrow from 7 am to 12:30 pm MST.

Brussels Antwerp Leopold Jr Leopold Prince Baudouin

Missing Stalin portrait shocks Trieste dockworkers

Communist dockworkers near Trieste strike for an hour after a life-size portrait of Marshal Stalin is stolen from the water front. The Free Territory protest underscores tensions in a divided city.

Stalin Trieste Free Territory Marshal Stalin

Pope Calls World Crusade of Prayer for Peace

In a Vatican City dispatch, Pope Pius asks for a worldwide crusade of prayer on Passion Sunday March 26 to seek divine remedies against the arms race and its effects on fearful souls. He urges timely spiritual action to curb global evils.

Vatican City Pope Pius

Survey Shows U S A is Militarily Weak

Ottawa reports a controversial assessment of U S military capacity citing that the active army represents about 10 percent of divisions, with five divisions stationed in the United States and others abroad. The piece notes U S forces in Germany Japan and the Marine Corps totals and the limited combat divisions within the U S.

Ottawa United States Washington Joe Stalin U.S 11Th Airborne 3Rd Infantry 82Nd Airborne 2Nd. Armored 2Nd Infantry Germany Thomas C. Handy Army Navy

Lone Edmonton Rat Stirs Alberta Officials

An isolated Edmonton rat sparked alarm in Alberta as the first of its kind to cross the border in years. Authorities anticipate potential costs up to 15000 dollars for rat-proofing and infrastructure changes. Red Deer considers a provincial plan by John A. Brown to combat an expected invasion with shooting trapping and poisoning under supervision.

Edmonton Alberta North America Red Deer John A. Brown

Flying Machine Fails on Second Try

Aldo Villa of Genoa built a pedal driven wing contraption to fly like a bird. It worked for 150 feet before failing on a second attempt. Villa is hospitalized with a broken leg in Turin.

Turin Italy Aldo Villa Genoa Villa

Century-Old Paper The New York Times Founding

Century old reference notes The New York Times founded in 1850 by George Jones and Henry J Raymond. The anniversary marks the paper’s long history in American journalism and its role in shaping public discourse.

The New York Times George Jones

No Agreement on New Pension Plan Debated in Commons

The Commons debated a joint senate and Commons study committee on an old age pension system. Prime topics included immediate contributory pensions, means tests, and provisions for incurables unable to work as Rev E G Sansell urged broader study.

Martin Senate Commonso Donald Fleming Toronto Eg‘inton Stanley” Knowles CCF Winnipeg North Centre C. C.F Ansell SC Macleod

Manhattan Man Wields Knife Threat, Destroys Car Horn

A 50 year-old man, John Stanplakia, with a butcher knife in one hand and a meat cleaver in the other, chased pedestrians on an uptown Manhattan street corner. He knocked a woman to the ground and smashed a car horn as a motorist tried to flee. No injuries reported.

New York Manhattan John Stanplakia

Corporal Punishment Seen as Cure for U K Crime Wave

London reports a drive to restore corporal punishment after a rise in juvenile crime. Lord Chief Justice Goddard and Magistrate Frank Powell advocate birch for youths aged 15 to 17 who attack and rob on trains. Scotland Yard suggests drastic action against boy gangs and to target accompanying girls.

London CPA Britain Bailey Goddard Frank Powell Powell Clerkenwell Lodo Scotland Yard

Smilestones She and He in Twisted Betrothal Tale

A terse exchange reveals a bride accusing her fiancé of deception before their marriage while he admits ignorance of his supposed wealth. The antiquated phrasing hints at a domestic dispute over finances and trust.

Abbott to unveil budget early this year in Ottawa

Finance officials plan an early budget likely before March end and ahead of parliament recess. The aim is to set tax and spending with a possible surplus or deficit, reflecting cyclical theory. The $90 million surplus target is seen as attainable, with historical surpluses and deficits noted from 1890 to 1948.

Ottawa Abbott Canada Confederation Dominion

Meteor fragments mistaken for saucers over Edmonton

An airman identified mysterious sky objects Thursday night as meteor fragments. LAC Pat Rooney refuted saucer claims noting pear shaped pieces headed northwest at about 500 miles per hour. Retired electrician F A Richards originally reported the flying saucer notion, but Rooney said the trio were parts of a single meteor.

Edmonton Lac Pat Rooney F. A. Richards Rooney

European trade plan aims to ease postwar recovery

Washington reports Paul G Hoffmann says Britain faces a $150 million cutback in Marshall plan funds if not joining a Western European payments union. He notes funds will still support the project, with Britain expected to eventually participate, while TEGA has earmarked $600 million for operation. The first divorce court was set up in Ontario in 1930.

Washington Paul G. Hoffma Britain Ina Hoffman European Payments Union Te.g.a Ontario

Calgary Motors Danger to Firemen

Calgary's fire department warns motorists endangering fire crews responding to calls. Officials report near misses and injuries when vehicles block lanes or fail to clear the curb. They plan court action against drivers who obstruct emergency passages or run red lights.

Calgary Will. Dake

Stalin Announces Major Soviet Policy Speech Tonight

Reports indicate a highly anticipated Stalin address focusing on supreme Soviet policy, with officials hinting at a decisive shift. Molotov warned diplomats the Soviet Union must stay vigilant while outlining possible shifts for Russia’s future.

Stalin Sted Russia Molotov Soviet Union

Gubitchey Prefers To Leave Country

Reported by the New York Herald the fugitive Gubitchey plans to depart the United States on a ship in March. Authorities consider possible penalties up to 15 years imprisonment if he stays or returns, with the case tied to Polish migrations and Communist fugitive status.

Nalone Gubi Mareh Fugitly Zlisler New York New Gubitch Ision

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