Renovated Medicine Hat synagogue dedicates Torah Ark ceremony
The Medicine Hat Jewish community celebrated the dedication of a renovated synagogue as ancient Torah scrolls were placed in the Ark. Rabbinical leaders from Winnipeg and Moose Jaw attended with local officials, scroll bearers, and the building committee members who raised funds and supervised the renovation.
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Third Street House of Worship
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Louis Kohn
Leo Lewis
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Harry Wise
Sam Krasnoff
Messrs
Shore
Conn
Silver
Blizzard toll climbs in Quebec and U S as storms expand
A March blizzard across Quebec leaves five dead in Canada and 36 across the United States. A snowmobile reaches a car buried near Quebec City while a relief train stalls. isolation grips Ste. Croix de Lotbiniere as doctors trek by skis.
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Court Opens Battle Over Wheat Board Issue
Manitoba Court of Queen s Bench hears Step hen Murphy challenge to Wheat Board powers in a case that could reach the Supreme Court. The BC farmer seeks permission to ship grain from Saskatchewan to his BC turkey ranch with CPR required to haul it. The board must purchase before re sale, watchdogs argue third party impact.
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Stephen Murphy
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Canadian Pacific Railway
M. J. Finkelstein
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A. S. Sweet
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H. M. Picard
CPR
Justice Maybank
Mr. Robbins
Warning of Saigon Blockade by Vietnamese Armed Factions
Private armies led by Gen Le Van Vien, Gen Tran Soai, and Pham Cong Tac threaten to blockade Saigon as they call for stockpiling food and water. A new meeting of the Unified Front was scheduled, while Gen Trinh Minh The’s Cao Dai forces reportedly defected to the government.
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Smilestones Teases Salmon Price Tag Dispute
A lighthearted exchange contrasts a salmon remark with a shopper’s snark about the price tag, reflecting a playful street dialogue. The scene captures local humor over food costs and market temptations.
Dedication of Renovated Sons of Abraham Synagogue
In Medicine Hat on Sunday a re enactment of Jewish tradition marked the dedication of the renovated Sons of Abraham Synagogue. Rabbi Arthur A Chief of Winnipeg spoke on the ark scrolls and the three fold role of the synagogue as worship center learning place and social welfare hub.
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Uncertain global tensions and domestic politics noted
Editorial summaries flag the Saskatchewan Labor chief deriding federal unemployment policy, West Germany to hear a Socialist suit on the Saar accord, Neely attacks Eisenhower over golf and fishing focus, and China massing forces near Quemoy with possible invasion. Vancouver theft reports blocked in Commons, Severn Avon floods hit western England, Gouzenko to receive Canada’s top prize, and Strasser shut out of press event in West Berlin.
Weather Summary Edmonton
A few cloud patches drift over the western prairie sections while a southwest circulation maintains sunny skies overall.
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Prairies
Robbery At Vancouver Hotel By Disguised Gunmen
Two masked gunmen dressed as window cleaners robbed New Anchor Hotel owner Jack Tonelli of about 9000 dollars. Tonelli, 58, was bound and gagged as the bandits fled before 9 am strolling away with loot hidden in water buckets. Police list William Babcock, 34, as a top suspect. he recently escaped Oakalla prison disguised as a church choir member.
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New Anchor
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Bevan Urges Supporters to Remain in Labour Party
Aneurin Bevan publicly urged supporters to stay with the Labour Party after being expelled from the parliamentary Labour group. He faces a tribunal that could expel him unless he guarantees future obedience to party rulings, while urging fellow socialists not to quit and to work inside the party.
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Eng
Reuters
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Bevan
Labor Movement
Labor
30 Hour Week Becomes CIO UAW Bargaining Target
The CIO UAW aims to win a 52 week pay guarantee and a 30 hour work week as next bargaining goals after seeking a guaranteed annual wage. Walter Reuther says unions will press for more pay as long as economy and technology create abundance.
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United Auto Workers Union
UAW
Walter Reuther
Cio-Ua
Tragic Pan Am crash claims four lives off Oregon coast
Emma Peterson described the crash of a Hawaii bound Pan American plane 25 miles off the Oregon coast. John Peterson aged 80 died after being found with his head in a life raft. The Bayfield transported 19 survivors including Mrs Peterson. Eighteen bodies remain missing or drowned in the sea.
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Prison Riot at Nebraska State Penitentiary Rests in Standoff
In Lincoln the Nebr prison riot left 12 insurgent convicts held up inside the three story maximum security jail with two guards as hostages. Guards and state safety patrol surrounded the exit as Governor Victor E. Anderson commanded operations and offered no moves from authorities.
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Joe Beatles
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