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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1956
Page
1
Arch bishop Makarios leads Greek Cypriot unionist sentiment as a general strike cripples the island economy. Sniping grenade attacks and clashes claim lives of British soldiers. Villages are under curfew and martial law across Cyprus.
A Jerusalem travel note describes the 100 yard no man’s land between Israel and Jordan. From the King David Hotel vantage to Mandelbaum Gate the frontier forces travel for access, while observers face bureaucratic hurdles and dangerous divisions. The piece notes that seeing the Holy City from the Israeli side requires complex routes or diplomatic access.
A 500 strong Turkish mob in Nicosia’s Konak square clashed with Greek shops as British troops and police used tear gas to contain rioters for over three hours. The crowd moved toward St. Sophia mosque leaving debris and shattered glass, while a Greek Cypriot photographer was assaulted.
Fred Gardiner cites an appeal on fluoridation at a Metropolitan Council meeting. The council, governing Toronto and 12 surrounding communities, opposes fluoridation and seeks enabling legislation. A quash application was dismissed earlier by the Supreme Court, potentially halting fluoride programs in nine Ontario communities serving 200000 people.
Five speakers addressed fluoridation as a means to reduce child tooth decay. Dr. Ross and Mr. Kirby noted council committee support while opponents warned of potential effects and lack of proof, with Ansl ey and Tread Sev eral Passages cited in the discussion.
Governor General Massey flies from Ottawa on a 10 000 mile Arctic tour visiting northern communities and the North Pole. A small crowd waved as Mrs Massey joined her husband at the airport while officials noted radar station tours with U S and Canadian cooperation and reporters were barred from sensitive details.
City council defers action on renting the First Street SE building, once a power plant, for postal sorting and dispatch by motor vehicle service. The site along the river bank at Third Avenue foot is under interim development board review amid questions about truck access and feasibility for CPR line disruptions.
The St Louis School Board plans to expand St Marys School with a new 350000 building in spring. Additional land in the old Con naught Hill area will enlarge the playground to serve 420 students across 18 classrooms and a modern gym. Students from St Theresa Academy and Marian school will transfer to the new campus.
Residents report Ross Creek rising rapidly with an 18 inch increase since yesterday as a strong runoff develops. Officials say no flood threat presently but river ice five feet thick could threaten bridge and nearby dun. The CPR monitors its bridge while industrial side retaining dyke buckles. Water nears cattle corral as creek crests threaten infrastructure.
Lieutenant Henry P. Nielsen, 31, and one other airman will perform three successive parachute jumps from a balloon gondola. They will use automatic parachutes and new equipment after recent record tests by Sperry and Nielsen from 45,200 feet over the Gulf of Mexico.
Power Ltd reports its large turbo generator at the Calgary plant ran a record 34 000 kilowatts yesterday, above its 30 000 kW rating as natural gas production in the city runs 19 to 21 million cubic feet daily. Industrial demand remains high with full loads across sectors. A short service shutdown is planned tomorrow for a meter installation taking seven to eight hours.
Former Soviet premier M. Malestikov states the Kremlin has cleaned up Russia and warns a Stalin dictatorship cannot rise again. Nehru accuses SEATO powers of backing Pakistan in Kashmir. Boxer Hubert Esakov remains unconscious 18 hours after knockout by Wil Me Towell. U.S. Agriculture reports 3,335,000 acres damaged in plains dust storms. Britain and France present a comprehensive disarmament plan opposed earlier by the United States.
A Pacific disturbance will bring hilly winds and wet snowfall to southern Alberta on Wednesday. Lethbridge Medicine Hat Swift Current expected to feel the cold and wet conditions with accumulating snow possible in some areas.
A report notes a drawn boundary between Russia and Poland intersecting a farmer’s humble dwelling. The unusual border course disrupts daily life and raises questions about land rights and jurisdiction. Local authorities urge careful resolution.
Spring arrived with overcast skies and a cool morning as Norman A. Wait of MH High School notes the vernal equinox at 8 21 a m. Daylight lasts 12 hours 7 minutes today with sunsets at 6 35 p m and days lengthening toward June 2021. Cedar waxwings appear along the river while the first spring robin has not yet been seen.
City council discusses dog nuisance with Al Mrs Gust reviving debate about stray dogs. Aldermen debate police role and a potential early spring campaign as two dog-catchers previously round up strays timed for weeks ago.
A fragmented report notes negotiations and a signing ceremony for a treaty with the Tunisian nationalist party. It says Tunisia may form a French-like state with its own army and close defence ties while elections are planned to select a new government led by Bourguiba.
The BC Supreme Court dismissed the application related to a case involving Graham Holman and a group of around 40 individuals. The proceedings referenced changes made by May 22 and the case surrounding Holman’s death remained unresolved in the public record.
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