14 Mar 1964
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1964
Page
1
Jack Ruby was convicted of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald and sentenced to death in the electric chair. Judge Joe B. Brown announced the verdict at 12 22 p m CST, then sent jurors back to the deliberation room and dismissed the court with a quiet audience.
A columnist questions whether films influence youth behavior and morals. The piece weighs cultural impact against parental guidance and media responsibility, citing public debates and varying viewpoints.
Edmonton Provincial Treasurer E W Hinman told the legislature that government assistance programs should be extended but kept on a need basis to avoid higher taxes and reduced services. He cited protests over university residence rates and urged careful funding amid budget debate.
The Cyprus crisis eased after Turkey welcomed urgent UN peacekeeping efforts. Turkey warned of unilateral action unless peace steps succeeded. 10 000 troops were reported en route to Iskenderun. Canadian troops were being prepared for a 1150-strong peace force arrival. Makarios urged restraint and vowed Greeks would respond if needed. NATO met in Paris at Greece’s request to discuss the flare up.
Ottawa Canada revenue minister John R Garland 46 died suddenly while leaving for a weekend visit to North Bay Ontario. The Liberal cabinet member collapsed on a CNR train after a Friday night Commons sitting approved a UN peacekeeping contingent for Cyprus. Garland had served 14 years in Parliament and overseen tax duties and the housing program.
Parliament approved sending 1150 Canadian soldiers and airmen to Cyprus to join a 7000-man UN peace force within two weeks. Prime Minister Pearson framed the mission as necessary to prevent Greece Turkey hostilities and uphold UN authority. Creditiste MPs largely supported the action amid some reservations.
Saskatoon report says the Western Canada Baseball League will run with four teams. Attending the meeting were operators Clark Rex Edmonton Dan Roger Lethbridge John Carbray Calgary and Spiro Leakos Saskatoon. Leakos fielded the Commodores in 1963 winning the league title after moves between Saskatoon and Medicine Hat.
Transport Minister Pickersgill and Opposition Leader Diefenbaker joined Prime Minister Pearson in paying tribute after the death of John R. Garland in Ottawa. The late Revenue Minister was described as a trusted cabinet member and beloved figure in parliament with decades of service since 1949.
Edmonton Legislature ends its 45 minute committee session on Ted Hinman’s 414.8 million dollar budget. Mike Maccagno and Redwater’s Mike Senych pressed for Smoky Lake gas relief, while Bill Dickie praised local gains. Hinman defended welfare spending and cautioned against unnecessary government actions.
The maritime board of trustees dispatched representatives to seven seamen hiring centres across Canada and moved a senior official to the Montreal headquarters of the Seafarers' Union of Canada as wire taps on trustees lines are investigated. Police cannot identify the tappers.
Walter Gordon faces the Commons Monday for his second budget speech under national scrutiny and political heat from last year’s volatile budget. His decisions could impact prosperity jobs and incomes while he confronts criticism over adviser use and timing.
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