Alberta Legislature Votes On Liquor Plebiscite
The Alberta Legislature split 28 to 27 in favor of the motion on the liquor plebiscite. Notable names voting for included Gordon Taylor L C Halmrast F C Colborne A s Hooke Russell Patrick J Harper J Prowse Grant MacEwan Bryce Stringam Arthur Smith. Five MLAs were absent during the vote.
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Alberta
Gordon ‘Taylor
L. C. Halmrast
F. C.colborne
A. Qs Hooke
Russel Patrick
E.G. Robinson
Harper
Prowse
Grant MacEwan
Bryce Stringam
Arthur Smith
Is. C. Manning
James Hartley
A. O. Aalborg
R. D. Jorgenson
Ray Reierson
E. W. Hinman
Harry Strom
Liquor Plebiscite Vote Divides Alberta Parties
Alberta legislature approves a province wide plebiscite motion on liquor outlets by a 28 to 27 vote. Premier Manning says the motion does not affect related legislation from the eight member committee report. Opposition leader Prowse advocates local option only.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Manning
R. E. Ansley
Ind Sc-Leduc
J. Harper Prowse
J. Percy
Prowse
Fireclaimed life of Alberta child in northern blaze
A 4 year old boy, David John Peters, died in a house fire near Edmonton after his mother, cooking at a sawmill, could not rescue him. The fire destroyed the home located about 300 miles northwest of Edmonton, officials said.
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Demmitt
Alta
Edmonton
David John Peters
Isaac Peters
Tisdale, Sask
Myles
Main Street
Regina
Tisdale Recorder
Tisdale
Weather outlook for Edmonton and prairie region
The forecast calls for little change in weather over the next two days with fog forming again in the north and a few snow flurries in the south. Maximum temperatures range from 30s to mid 80s in the listed locations with varying noon readings and light to moderate winds.
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Edmonton
Calgary
Lethbridge
Saskatoon
Swift
Moose Jaw
Sea
Traffic Violations Reported in 1957 Summary
A brief record noting 1957 traffic violations and counts of 15 and 10 for specific categories. The item presents a concise snapshot of municipal enforcement data from the year.
Almost Fatal Box Of Candies Sent To Dinah Washington
Police traced a 10 pound box of chocolates sent by mail to blues singer Dinah Washington at Zardi's night club. The box contained glass slivers and a note signed Yasha warning of danger. Washington learned of the plot today after a friend bit a chocolate and found the glass.
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Hollywood (Ap
Dinah Washington
Zardi
Ann Moore
Earthquake Shakes Region Between Christchurch and Wellington
An earthquake shook a wide area between Christchurch and Wellington in New Zealand today. No serious damage or casualties were reported. The tremor lasted several seconds and was centered at sea off the east coast.
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Auckland
N.Z
Christ Church
Wellington
Alberta Wins 1956 National Barley Award
Alberta captures the 1956 National Barley Championship for the fourth straight year with Art Sauter of Crossfield receiving 800 dollars for last year’s top carload of malting barley. He earns 500 national, 200 provincial, and 100 regional prizes. Richard Stevenson of Clairmont is runner up with 550 dollars. Awards were announced in Winnipeg on February 21 by a nine‑member judge panel.
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Alberta
Canada
Art Sauter
Crossfield
Richard Stevenson
Clairmont
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Russia wipes out postwar debt to Canada in latest move
A Canadian white paper shows Russia paid off the last 1.8 million of its 15.2 million reconstruction loan in the year ending this month. Czechoslovakia reduced its loan to 2 million dollars. Britain cut the 1946 loan to 1.0966 billion and deferred 22 million interest due this year. Other debtors include Belgium France the Netherlands Norway Greece Romania and nationalist China listed as inactive.
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Ottawa
Russia
Canada
Commons
Czechoslovakia
United Kingdom
Belgium
France
Netherlands
Norway
Greece
Romania
China
Medicine Hat to Host Western Canada Teen Conference 1957
Medicine Hat officials announced the city will host the Western Canada Teen Conference on April 25 to 28, Easter holidays to avoid school absences. Over 200 delegates and more than 17 queen contest entries are expected, with local queen eliminations ahead of the event. The organizing group has arranged billeting and is converting Selah Hall into a new teen centre.
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Medicine Hat
Western Canada
Gas City
Doug Joyner
Doug
Alberta Association
Bonnie Bagshaw
Hat
Don Joyner
West
Selah Hall
Ottawa White Paper Highlights 1956 Fiscal Outlook
Highlights of the federal budget tabled in Commons show a March 31 year end surplus of 282.5 million and record revenues of 5.149 billion, with peacetime expenditures at 4.867 billion. The surplus lowers net public debt to 10.998 billion. Defence spending rises to 1.768 billion. personal and corporate income taxes increase. Universal old age pensions cost 379 million, funded by special taxes. Canada’s 1956 living standards gain marks a gross national income of 29.866 billion. Hungary’s refugee influx raises immigration costs by about 50 percent. Russia pays off its post war debt with a final 1 million payment.
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Canada
Corps of
Harris
Bank of Canada
Bank
Avie Eemyp
Setee
CBC
Wees
Sepetee
Civil Service Commission
House of Commons
Coal Board
National Defence
Film Board
Nrc-Atomic
Energy Pet
Aeee
Ee Ee
Aspee Ene Post Office
Oeneeaeere
Oeer
TransCanada
RCMP
Cannes
Veterans Affairs
NB Budget Sees Record Revenue and Expenditure
The New Brunswick government unveiled a fifth budget by Secretary-Treasurer Donald D. Patterson. It projects expenditures of 64,210,823 dollars, revenues of 64,272,793 dollars, and a 62,000 dollar surplus. The only tax change targets miners buying dynamite exemptions from the 3 percent sales levy.
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Fredericton
New Brunswick
Donald D. Patterson
Trial Starts Soon in Bodkin Adams Murder Case
London AP reports the trial of Dr John Bodkin Adams, 58, for the murder of 81 year old widow Edith Morrell, with claims he poisoned her in 1950 to gain from her will. Adams was committed to trial in January by a magistrate's court, which also heard accusations he killed two others.
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London
John’ Bodkin
Adams
Old Bailey Court
Edith
Morrell
Alligator Checks In at Hotel as Guest and Careful Wife
An alligator registered as a hotel guest prompting a bellhop to offer assistance. The animal asks to carry a suitcase and warns to be careful, noting the wife as the animal's companion. The quirky anecdote highlights unusual hotel check in manners.
Huge Gain In Living Standards Ottawa
The 1956 pre budget paper reports inflation edged up yet Canadians enjoyed the largest postwar gain in living standards. Wages and salaries rose 12 percent to 14.284 billion, employment climbed to 5.526 million, farm income gained 15 percent to 1.608 billion, and consumer spending and savings reached record levels amid moderate price increases.
Defence Costs Rise in 1956-57 Ottawa Budget
Defence costs rose by 18 million dollars or one percent in the 1956-57 year ending March 31, to an estimated 1.768 billion. Parliament appropriated 1.775 billion in both recent and prior years, with a 7 million shortfall this year and 25 million the previous year. For 1957-58 Parliament will be asked to vote 1.723 billion, a three percent drop. Defence remains the largest government outlay, totaling 37 percent of all spending.
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Ottawa
Commons
Tragic fatal shooting claims Keith Woolley in Medicine Hall
Eleven year old Keith Woolley of Medicine Hall died at General Hospital after a .22 rifle discharged in the basement of Reuben Weiss. He was the son of Glen and the late Mary Woolley and survived by two brothers and a sister.
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Keith Woolley
Medicine Hall
General Hospital
Glen Woolley
Crescent View
Jerry
Robin
Kay
Keith
Reuben
Weiss
Flin St. School
Ottawa white paper flags high revenues curb debt
The 1956 57 budget white paper shows all time peacetime revenue of 5 149 1 000 000 and spending 4 866 600 000. Transfers reduce the national debt with a surplus near 678 000 000 in the mid 1940s range, while pension and reserve funds shift funds from the budget. Net debt aimed at about 16 997 900 000 by year end.
Trans-Canada Air Lines Reports Record 1956 Finances
Trans-Canada Air Lines announced record 1956 revenues totaling 91.306 million dollars, up 18 percent from 1955. The public company posted a 1.556 million dollar surplus, improving on a 190 thousand dollar surplus the previous year.
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Ottawa
Trans-Canada Air Lines Today
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B.C
Kamloops Sentinel
South Africa
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Capetown
Burridge
Alberta Supreme Court
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Boston
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