Gerda Munsing wants to clear name in spy scandal
Toronto Star reports Gerda Munsing, central to Ottawa's spy and sex case, seeks immediate return from Munich to Canada toClear her name of slanderous spy allegations. She says she knew Pierre Sevigny socially with no evidence of information gathering and questions government claims of a Profumo-like scandal.
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Olga Haunts Ottawa as Munsinger Death Proved Premature
In Ottawa the Olga Munsinger affair dominates Parliament as a revived Gerda alleged hauntings unsettle Justice Minister Cardin and former defence minister Sevigny. The opposition threatens filibuster until names are named, with a looming no confidence vote and a possible judicial inquiry into the sex and security scandal. Prime Minister Pearson pushes plans for inquiry terms of reference as the debate resumes next week.
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Commons in uproar as McCarthyism debates flare
A chaotic Commons session devolved into a hostile display as opposition members likened the scene to a lynch mob. The debate highlighted past scandals from the Rivard affair to ministerial furniture deals while Bob Reguly reported Gerda Munsinger was alive in Munich. Pierre Sevigny was named by Munsinger during testimony. Justice Minister Cardin remained noncommittal, and coverage followed ongoing disclosure of the Monseigneur case and Spencer security affair.
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Munsinger affair probe urged by Tory MP in Commons
Douglas Harkness charged that several Tory ministers were linked to Mrs. Munsinger, described as tall and shapely, and urged a royal commission study into security practices. He alleged espionage and death from leukemia after her 1961 return to Germany. House debates stalled as he spoke once.
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Debating the Beehive: Sevigny Jeopardy and Star Revelations
A mid afternoon flare in Parliament centers on The Toronto Star report naming Pierre Sevigny and a minister tied to Mrs Munsinger. Caouette presses Justice Minister. Nielsen and Tory MPs defend, with Caouette reading from the Star amid procedural skirmishes.
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Parliament Feud Over Justice Minister Inquiries
MPs clash over how to handle Munsinger case and the conduct of the justice minister. Patrick Nowlan denounces a sickening spectacle as calls grow for a properly defined inquiry with specific charges and named individuals. Cancer: none.
Alberta Health Plan expanded with subsidies and services
Alberta Health Minister Ross announced the Alberta Health Plan will add extended benefits including prescription drugs eye exams physiotherapists psychologists and other aid while premiums for low income residents rise subsidies increase for lower earners to 80 percent for the poorest and 25 percent for middle incomes Hospital costs are rising and a daily patient charge will move from 2.00 to 2.50 with a 35 admission fee effective July 1 Simultaneously the province praised Ottawa for oil trade talks to broaden access for Alberta crude.
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France demands transfer of NATO capitals from France
Paris reports France has informed NATO partners it will move two top military HQs out of French soil. The note says unilateral action after failed talks, with SHAPE near Paris and Central Europe command at Fontainebleau slated for relocation. U S eyes possible return of nuclear warheads now held in France.
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Uproar Over Monsignor Comment Roils Parliament
In late 1964 and 1965 Canada faced a political storm as Liberal Prime Minister Pearson grappled with influence peddling allegations tied to a narcotics case. The royal commission criticized justice minister Favreau, with opposition warnings of more disclosures. Prime Minister Pearson later announced a judicial inquiry into the Vancouver postal clerk Spencer case, triggering a heated debate after Lucien Cardin invoked the term Monsignor.
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General strike called in Da Nang over Thi reinstatement
In Da Nang, a general strike was called amid demonstrations supporting ousted South Vietnamese military commander Lt Gen Nguyen Chanh Thi. About 170,000 people flooded streets earlier, rallying to Thi’s name. A military spokesman said Thi sought leave for health reasons, but he was allegedly dismissed for defying authority and aiming to carve autonomy near Laos and North Vietnam.
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Herridge mocks inquiry call request in Commons
In Ottawa the Commons burst into laughter as H W Herridge suggested Martin call Gerda Munsginer in Munich to ask if she wants a judicial inquiry into her security case. He noted Pearson had phoned George Victor Spencer in Vancouver to offer an inquiry, which was then set up.
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Gerda Mun the security risk claim in US entry saga
Michael Munsinger, now a New York police officer, told CBS he could not bring his former wife Gerda Mun into the United States after a State Department notice labeled her a security risk. He said the notice came after his 1953 Army discharge, and the couple’s marriage ended in divorce. He has not spoken to reporters.
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Fed up Toronto Young Liberals leader urges leadership change
Thomas Sutherland, president of the Toronto and District Young Liberal Association, says he is fed up with Prime Minister Pearson and calls for a leadership change at the October Liberal convention. Spadina Young Liberals echo blame on Parliament over conduct in the Munsinger affair. Robert Campbell, new Spadina president, says all parties are to blame for low debate level and describes behavior as irresponsible and arrogant.
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Caouette Says Inquiry Could Sink Cardin Career
Creditista Leader Real Caouette warned that Justice Minister Cardin’s political career would collapse if a judicial inquiry into the sex and security Mun singer case does not confirm his statements. He said the party seeks to know if Canada's security was endangered by Gerda Munsinger’s alleged relations with cabinet members and dismissed morals as none of their business.
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