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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1959
Page
1
The premier cites a conflict with the striking International Woodworkers of America and notes that the province has enacted special legislation. RCMP reinforcements could provoke further violence, according to Mr Fulton.
The report lists twelve fatalities with six from traffic accidents. Edmonton accounts for two of the three local traffic deaths, including Gerald Sampson aged 26 who died when his car struck a bridge framework, and Maurice Chevalier aged 21 who slammed into a power pole on Groats Road. Other victims include Ernest Sanregret, 22, near Bonnyville, Sylvia Curle, 15, in Winnipeg suburb Charleswood, and several more across Manitoba and Alberta.
A widespread spate of house and apartment fires across the United States killed at least four people and injured many others. Dozens of homes burned in Oklahoma Texas and New Jersey while multiple states reported children among the dead. Authorities cited matches and wind driven blazes as contributing factors in several rural and urban fires including fatalities in Wisconsin South Carolina Pennsylvania and Oregon.
Large crowd lines the two mile St Patrick Day parade in Montreal on Sunday two days early with 18 bands two floats shamrock bedecked riders and motorcycle police escort. Irish ambassador Thomas Kiernan reviews the procession as spectators estimated at 150000 despite inclement weather.
President of Ireland Sean O'Kelly arrives in the United States today by plane for an official visit at the invitation of President Eisenhower. His wife accompanies him.
Suslov, the Kremlin’s top foreign policy expert, will discuss Berlin and international issues with British Labour party chiefs at a private luncheon on Tuesday. Hugh Gaitskell and Aneurin Bevan will attend, with Soviet Ambassador Jacob Malik among other visiting Soviet legislators.
Khrushchev warned the Soviet Union is not indifferent to the situation in the Arab Republic, signaling strong interest in Middle East affairs and urging vigilance in regional events.
In Damascus a spokesman says Arab Republic forces crossed the frontier and attacked guards as fighting continues around Mosul a week after the July uprising. Khrushchev warns against unification pressure while negotiations for a Soviet Iraqi pact proceed amid the rebellion.
Maj Christopher Draper aged 66, famed for flying under Thames bridges in 1953, attempted 100 laps in a tiny three wheel car around the Statue of Eros. After 40 minutes and 3 miles and 42 percent of the test completed, a police constable halted him and ordered a stop. Draper insisted he would continue until he reached a hundred laps.
About 175 Local 880 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters walked out in Oshawa Ontario. Approximately 150 work for one firm with the rest at Russell Transport Limited. Roadway Transport Gen Auto Shippers Charlton Transport reached wage agreements and operate normally. The two striking firms accepted increases of 20 to 27 cents an hour over three years.
The minister indicated today that the federal government will not establish a mission with the Frade government to investigate the situation. He stated there is no need for such a mission.
Montreal executives present a proposed 165 million 793 thousand 170 dollar budget with higher taxes on business real estate and water. A near 24.25 million revenue increase is projected for the fiscal year beginning May 1. The plan boosts business rental tax to 12 percent plus an 8 percent surtax and raises water and real estate levies.
Three gunmen robbed an east end Royal Bank of Canada branch in Toronto just after opening. They menaced a wall of customers and staff for about an hour before fleeing with about 20000. The bandits restrained tellers and emptied cages while warning, Do not move.
British Columbia civil servants ended a province wide strike after a Supreme Court injunction stopped picketing. The Vancouver strike committee led by S F Christian said measures may renew if no agreement is reached before a court date. Government services were disrupted including liquor stores and toll bridges.
A weather note reports mild conditions in western Canada with a noon reading of 55 degrees. The outlook shows continued warmth across Alberta and Saskatchewan through Tuesday with low near 30 tonight and highs around 45 tomorrow.
Refugees receive aid through United Nations relief programs and works initiatives. The effort focuses on providing shelter food and medical support while coordinating international relief responses. Local agencies collaborate with UN bodies to deliver assistance to affected communities.
Canadian officials including External Affairs Minister Smith and Selwyn Lloyd will accompany Prime Minister Macmillan on a Canadian tour. He is to meet the cabinet at noon and report on recent travels to cow Paris and Bonn. After lunch with the Governor General Massey and Mr. Lloyd, the Prime Minister will depart on Tuesday.
States reports a Civil War veteran died at age 112 today. The man, a Confederate veteran, lived through vast changes and was remembered for his wartime service and long life.
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