Edmonton Assembly Green Themed Session With Highway Talk
John Horan led a green themed Edmonton legislative session with shamrocks in the press gallery and a March 17 reminder. Discussion focused on education and highways estimates, while Gordon Taylor faced a rare questioning moment about Calgary to Banff four lanes. The fish in culverts debate drew no issues, and the peace pipe gesture referenced Wetaskiwin protests as Taylor defended his decisions.
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Canada mid February employment picture shows unemployment near 7 percent
The census shows all of Canada with a labor force of 6,690 thousand, 467 thousand unemployed and 6,223 thousand employed. Regions record varied jobless totals with Ontario highest unemployment around 115 thousand and Atlantic at 73 thousand.
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Prairie provinces seek right to tax CPR lines
Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan press for repeal of a 1881 tax exemption on CPR main lines arguing it denies provinces and municipalities the power to tax CPR property and creates fiscal disparities. Premier E C Manning Premier Duff Roblin and Saskatchewan minister Russell Brown met Prime Minister Pearson and cabinet ministers promising a federal decision later.
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St Patrick’s Day protest arrests on Fifth Avenue in New York
About sixteen people were arrested in separate incidents when they tried to paint green lines down the centre of Fifth Ave in celebration of St Patrick's Day. Among those detained were Jonathan Goldstein Karen Orth Palavicini Elizabeth Fox Peter de Francis Kocolen Linderman and Barbara Vona.
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Banks Deposed as SIU Canada President by Trustees
Ottawa reports say Hal C. Banks removed as president of the Seafarers International Union of Canada by a three member marine union trustees board. A press conference in Montreal is planned after 2:30 p.m. EST to announce the action under the federal act. Labor Minister MacEachen to disclose the trustees’ move in the Commons at 2:30 p.m.
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YPC Meeting Postponed to a Later Date
The Young Progressive Conservative Association annual meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed. A new date will be announced later.
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UN Cyprus force to operate with self defence rules
Canada gives tentative approval to guidelines for UN Cyprus troops. They will fire only in self defence, not interfere in Cypriot affairs or disarm locals, and will cooperate with but remain independent of the UN mediator. The plan awaits final consultation as troop levels determine start.
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Freak accident kills boy in Calgary home
Eight year old Joseph Miller died when an upper window pane toppled from a cupboard support as he tried to crawl through a six foot high bedroom window. Police say locked doors forced the boy to enter via the window and his sister found him after he became trapped. Attempts at artificial respiration failed.
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Taber Fans Rally for Game Four Title Bout
Taber Chefs travel to Medicine Hat for the Big Six Hockey League southern division final fourth game. Arena Gardens tickets reserved for 100 Taber supporters as Taber leads the series 2 1 after a 6 3 win before 1 000 fans.
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Saskatchewan general election called for April 22
Regina announces Saskatchewan general election set for April 22 with 59 seats after redistribution. Nomination day is April 6. CCF remains in power with 34 seats last session, Liberals 21, and new ridings divide Regina into four districts with varying multi seat outcomes.
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De Gaulle seeks French Mexican ties in broad exchange plan
French President de Gaulle urged Mexico and France to launch a large scale program of scientific cultural and technical exchanges while stressing it would not harm U S Mexican relations. He told lawmakers in Mexico City that Latin America is at the forefront of world affairs and called for closer companionship in civilization.
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Nehru warns of crossing Kashmir cease-fire line if needed
Prime Minister Nehru told a cheering Parliament India would cross the Kashmir cease-fire line to defend Indian territory from Pakistan if necessary. He stressed India would not attack territory currently held by Pakistan unless defence requires it amid ongoing skirmishes.
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Liberal government tables revised Canada Pension Plan for 1965
The Liberal government sends its revised Canada Pension Plan to Parliament with a 1965 start. Employees pay up to 3.75 monthly, employers match. self employed up to 7.50. Benefits equal 20 percent of average earnings to a 4,500 cap plus the universal old age pension. At age 70 combined maximum about 150 monthly. at 65 about 126. A spouse receives similar benefits if contributed. Full plan buildup reaches by 1975 with rising contributions and benefits. Parliament begins budget debate with potential non confidence motions.
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Army Tells Clay Mental Test Verdict Not Confirmed
The army declined to confirm or deny a report that Cassius Clay failed a second mental test for induction. The Washington Post quoted a low score on the March 13 Louisville aptitude test and said Clay had been notified.
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Judge Beaumont Dies at 72 in Calgary
Judge Arthur Beaumont of the Alberta District Court died at his home in Calgary on Tuesday at age 72. Born in Dublin and called to the bar in 1913, he practiced in Killam, Ponoka, and Lethbridge before becoming a police magistrate in 1935 and later a district court judge in 1959. Funeral services are set for Friday.
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Worth millions Here's how sweeps work
Dublin reports on the Irish sweepstakes a major lottery raising funds for hospitals and the Red Cross. The piece details how tickets are bought counted and drawn with 22 horse draws and 80 entrants per draw. It explains counterfoils receipts and the three day mixing process watched by 40 auditors.
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Legislation Push Seeks Federal Change on Welfare Lotteries
Edmonton reports that private member Frank Gainer of Banff Cochrane has moved to urge the Alberta legislature to ask the federal government to amend the Criminal Code to allow legalized sweepstakes or lotteries as a source of welfare and health funding.
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