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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1965
Page
1
A parked car bomb exploded beside the U S embassy in Saigon killing at least 17 people and wounding more than 150. The blast shattered windows and created a large crater as Americans and Vietnamese were among the casualties.
A car bomb exploded near the U S Embassy in Saigon at about 11 a.m., killing one terrorist and two policemen, wounding many others. Deputy Ambassador A Alexis Johnson and about 150 staff escaped serious injury as rescuers searched the shattered five story complex.
Governor George C. Wallace plans to meet civil rights leaders to discuss Alabama's racial situation and to receive a petition linked to the large Capitol march of over 25 000 people. Dr Martin Luther King Jr travels to Detroit for Viola Liuzzo funeral as other race related actions unfold.
Edmonton CP report notes F L Gainer of Banff Cochrane Coalition renews a provincial probe into Alberta Cancer Society operations. He cites a 1965 66 health estimates study and says the Alberta Red Cross Society is 300000 short in its fundraising drive amid concerns over a court case affecting donor confidence.
Alberta Liberal leader David B. Hunter resigns after Edson byelection where Liberal William Switzer defeated an incumbent. Switzer gains the Liberals a third seat in the 63 member legislature, while Hunter eyes a federal run in Athabasca. Acting leadership to be chosen, with a January convention planned.
The House Un American Activities Committee voted unanimously to investigate the Ku Klux Klan. Chairman Edwin E. Willis said preliminary work shows shocking crimes by secret Klan action groups called knockoff squads or holy terrors. The panel will also probe Black Muslims, the American Nazi party and The Minutemen.
Liberal William Switzer, a Hinton druggist, narrowly defeated Social Credit and NDP rivals to win Edson in a 63 seat Alberta legislature byelection. Switzer led with 1 995 votes, edging NDP leader Neil Reimer at 1 902. Social Credit and Conservative candidates trailed. Switzer’s victory gives Liberals three seats in the legislature. The race followed the death of Lands and Forests Minister Norman Willmore in a highway accident last month.
At 10 42 p m Monday the Alberta Legislature adjourned after approving the 1965 66 financial estimates including health welfare and treasury spending amid a lengthy health budget debate. Premier Manning followed updates from Edson by election results via note across the floor to opposition leader Mike Maccagno as Social Credit members listened to transistor radios.
The House approved the Canada Pension Plan by 159 to 12 after a marathon 26 day debate. Liberals led with 96 votes to 47 Conservatives and 13 New Democrats. Opposition groups accused the bill of being a tax and gimmick as Conservatives vow stiff opposition in the Senate.
The Canadian Consumer Loan Association told a joint Commons and Senate committee that borrowers care most about dollar costs and monthly payments. It urged comparable disclosure across banks, credit unions, retail stores and finance companies, warning that simple annual rates can mislead and regulatory policing would be burdensome.
In Halifax, Provincial Secretary Doucet announced Scotia Limestone Limited will open a quarry at Irish Cove about 30 miles from Sydney with a 250 000 ton yearly order from Dominion Steel and Coal. About 50 people will be employed. Ontario proposed raises for MPPs. Newfoundland seeks federal probe into St. John’s prison escape.
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