Alberta legislature approves Alaska Highway paving and raises pay
Alberta lawmakers backed paving the Alaska Highway and opposed government lotteries. They quickly approved a pay increase totaling about 5 500 dollars for members, roughly 1 000 dollars per person, with details to be disclosed by Provincial Treasurer Ted Hinman. Coalitioner Frank Gainer led a motion on provincial lotteries, drawing mixed support from premier and opposition members.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Alaska
Ted Hinman
Frank Gainger
Banff-Cochrane
Ottawa
Gainer
Mike Maccagno
Yeas
Social Credit
Roy Ells
Grouard
Jack Hillman
Sedgewick Coronation
Parks policy in Western Canada under review
Northern Affairs Minister Laing said a written policy on national parks development in Western Canada is being prepared. He noted nine Western park superintendents have been meeting in Calgary and discussed many ideas.
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Ottawa
Canada
Laing
H. A. Olson
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Second Ruby trial sought in Dallas case
A lawyer filed a motion for a new trial for Jack Ruby who was sentenced to death for killing Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged Kennedy assassin. The motion was filed with Clerk Judge Joe B Brown's office. Brown will consider it starting Monday or later.
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Dallas
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Joe B. Brown
Brown
Phil Burleson
Ruby
Two R C A S cooks stow away on Bonaventure bound for Cyprus
Halifax witnesses a dramatic capture as Corporal Michael Lane and Private Charles Bell, both RCASC cooks, are found hiding in an army truck aboard the Cyprus bound carrier Bonaventure. They hoped to join the Canadian UN force in Cyprus and face no immediate charges. The couple has six children and Mrs Lane jokes about starting another war once she reunites with her husband.
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Halifax
Cyprus
Beatrice Lane
Bonaventure
Michael Lane
Boutiliers Point
Charles Bell
Lanes
Bell
Lane
Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
Edmonton researchers push cancer study at McEachern Lab
A team of Alberta biochemists backed by 1964 National Cancer Institute of Canada grants works at the University of Alberta to unravel cancer cell mechanisms. Dr. Paterson leads the effort, stressing no cures are imminent as the province readies its 1964 cancer crusade beginning April 1 to raise 432000 toward a national goal.
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Harald Gunderson
Edmonton
National Cancer Institute of Canada
John S. McEachern
University of Alberta
A. R. P. Paterson
Alberta
Paterson
Canadian Cancer Society
McEachern Lab
University Hospital
Dr. Paterson
Cancer Society
Canada
The
NCIC
Medical Sciences
Edmonton Bills Expand Municipal Liquor Licensing Scope
In Edmonton the Legislature gave first reading to a bill amending the Liquor Licensing Act to let cities and towns obtain liquor licenses for public dining rooms beyond airports. The measure also widens liquor import allowances for Canadians returning from abroad and clarifies that parents may offer liquor to minors only in a home setting. Public Works Minister F C Colborne introduced the proposals.
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Edmonton
F.C. Colborne
Medicine Hat Credited as Birthplace of Cancer Society
R N Talbot of the Alberta Society recounted that Medicine Hat sparked early interest in a local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society. Early organizers Roy Osborne Don Hawthorne and Harry Hutchings formed the first branch before 1938, with the Alberta division becoming the first provincial society. The Medicine Hat unit aims for 19000 this year, part of a provincial goal of 432000, after surpassing 18000 last year.
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Edmonton
Canadian Cancer Society
Medicine Hat
J. S. McFachern
Calgary
R. N. Talbot
Alberta Society of Ccs
Canadian Medical Association
People of
Roy Osborne
Don S. Hawthorne
Harry Hutchings
Alberta
Stuart Moore
Legislature debates Alberta provincial lottery proposal
Opposition Leader Mike Maccagno raised points on a Crime Code amendment to permit provincial lotteries during Alberta Legislature debate. The resolution sought government authorization, but the motion faced strong pushback and stalled.
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Edmonton
Mike Maccagno
Uacla Biche
Alberta
Little Cloud Opposes Lottery Resolution in 47-3 Vote
Premier Manning and Frank Gainer led debate on legalizing lotteries to fund hospital welfare and education revenues. Gainer urged action while Manning warned of conflicts with Criminal Code enforcement. Maccagno called for broader debate on a law permitting fairs while banning elsewhere.
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Manning
Frank Gainer
Cln- Banff-Cochrane
Gainer
Attorney-General’s and Justice Departments
Maccagno
MLAs in a hurry increase in sessional pay
Alberta legislature members approved a 395 800 appropriation for sessional indemnities, up 48 000 from last year, with details to be set in a forthcoming bill. Each MLA gets 3 600 annually plus 900 for sessions, and out of town members receive 15 a day in expenses.
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Edmonton
Alberta
E. W. Hinman
Survivors Rescued After Crash Landing in Frozen Lake
A pilot and two passengers survived a crash landing on a frozen wilderness lake Thursday night. They were rescued early today by a bush pilot and brought to Fort Nelson B C. None was seriously injured.
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Fort Nelson
B.C
Budget Debate Opens in Ottawa with Feeble Opposition Attacks
The opposition parties in Ottawa accuse Finance Minister Gordon of an ineffective budget as Parliament begins a six day debate. George Nowlan and Colin Cameron call the plan limp, while Cameron seeks defence cuts to fund development and UN aid.
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Ottawa
Commons
Gordon
George Nowlan
Colin Cameron
New Democratic Party
Nowlan
Cameron
Nanaimo - Cowichan - the Islands
Canada
United Nations
NDP
Gilles Gregoire
Creditiste — Lapointe
Lucien Lamoureux
Cyprus
Glass plant foremen quit posts over days off dispute
The NEWS reports that about 30 shift foremen at the Dominion Glass Plant in Redcliff may have walked off the job following a dispute over not having regular days off. Foremen reportedly met plant manager W. J. Sellhorn this morning. the action does not involve the union. Sellhorn declined to comment.
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Dominion Glass Plat
Redcliff
W. J. Sellhorn
Sellhorn
Cyprus fights flare again amid UN peace effort
Fierce clashes broke out in Ghaziveran Kalokhoria and Trembles as Greek and Turkish Cypriots battle near Nicosia. Casualties feared, with at least 11 dead and many wounded. Canadian peace troops arrive. a fragile cease-fire teeters as Italian envoy Pier Spinelli and Maj. Gen. Mike Carver negotiate with Fazil Kutchuk.
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Mediterranean
Cyprus
United Nations
Turkey
Ghaziveran
Here
Kalokhoria
Trembles
Kyrenia
Pier Spinelli
Italy
U Thant
Mike Carver
Fazil Kutchuk
AWB Reorganization Nears at Alberta West ern Beef
The NEWS learns of a negotiated reorganization at Alberta Western Beef with changes on the board of directors and plant management to be announced within two weeks. Production staff were read a notice saying ownership and management are complete but full details and a possible one week layoff await final legal documents.
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Alberta Western Beef
The
Prairies
Ontario
Quebec
Harry Weiner
Saskatchewan medical care plan splits election campaign
Saskatchewan voters face a split stance over the compulsory medical care insurance scheme dating from July 1 1962. The two main opposition parties back the principle while Liberal leaders defend universal coverage amid debate over modifications and timing.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
CCF
Social Credit
Liberal Party
Woodrow Lloyd
Martin Pederson
Ross Thatcher
Thatcher
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