Reimer Assails Alberta Government Arrogance in Medicine Hat
NDP leader Neil Reimer criticized Premier Manning's Social Credit government as arrogant during a Medicine Hat rally attended by about 150 people including Ted Grimm and Calvin Steinley. Reimer cited voter apathy, claimed the government uses no comment and “not your business” rhetoric, and urged door knocking to boost election interest. He contrasted 1963 SC vote share with Lloyd CCF results and stressed standards for public officials.
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New Democratic Party
Manning
Social Credit
Reimer
NDP
Medicine Hat
Ted Grimm
Redcliff
Calvin Steinley
Bow Valley
Empress
Alberta Social Credit
Woodrow Lloyd’ Ccf
Wiert
Saskatchewan
Socreds
Garth Turcotte
Turcotte
Pincher Creek Crows Nest
Mr. Reimer
Reimer criticizes coalition tactics and party mudslinging
Alberta politician Mr. Reimer attacks Liberal Conservative coalition deals as monolithic and totalitarian. He cites twelve Socred quotes to condemn the NDP and argues for preserving rural life and the family farm, even with subsidies, over urban integration.
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Reimer
NDP
Reimer outlines NDP policy on four enterprise types
In a press briefing Mr. Reimer described NDP economic strategy as built on four forms of enterprise: co operative corporate free and public. He opposed exclusive ties to any one tool and urged free use of resources to serve the people. He criticized Conservative plans to push privatization and urged careful handling of foreign involvement. He called for higher agriculture spending a revamped Alberta education system a four year Medicine Hat university and elimination of property tax education assessments. He also proposed crop insurance medical care and government auto insurance as part of a broader platform toward Alberta democracy.
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NDP
Reimer
Mr. Reimer
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Alberta
Medicine Hat
Election forum Wednesday night in Medicine Hat
Four provincial candidates meet in the first of two Jaycees sponsored forums at the Junior College Auditorium at 8 p.m. Wednesday with Dave Oliphant as chairman. Each candidate gets 10 minutes, plus 10 minutes rebuttal, and a written signed question period follows.
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Medicine Hat Jaycees
Junior College
Dave Oliphant
Socred
Harry Leinweber
Jim Horsman
Progressive Conservative
Roy Wiedemann
Liberal
Ted Grimm
New Democratic Party
NDP nominates George McFall to challenge Strom in Cypress
The New Democratic Party announced Monday evening the nomination of George McFall a rancher and former teacher from Etzikom to contest Cypress in the May 23 election He is the 63rd NDP candidate nominated in 65 provincial ridings and is the only candidate so far to oppose incumbent Harry Strom the agriculture minister.
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New Democratic Party
Medicine Hat
George McFall
Cypress
McFall
Etzikom
NDP
Harry Strom
Britain to seek EC membership again after veto
Prime Minister Wilson announced Britain will apply under article 237 of the Treaty of Rome for membership in the European Economic Community and parallel applications to EC coal and steel and Euratom. He indicated negotiations will be lengthy, with a realistic timetable and a transitional period for agricultural adjustments, and warned entry could reshape Britain and Europe for decades.
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Nuclear Agency
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France
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Italy
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Helicopter Stands By to Air Drop Feed for Snowbound Cattle
The provincial Department of Agriculture warns of feed shortages for cattle trapped by snow. District Ag. Officer Jack Anderson says a helicopter is on standby at Clares Holm to air drop fodder where needed. No requests yet from Medicine Hat area. He reports one small operator saw about 10 percent of spring calves die, though full stock-loss reports are not complete.
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Department of Agriculture
Jack Anderson
Claresholm
Anderson
Medicine Hat
Rail strike delay in Congress as Johnson urged action
Congress delays a nationwide rail strike after Johnson promised to propose a bill to permanently settle the wage dispute. Railways oppose government seizure and a union spokesman warns of a police state compelled settlement. The delay passes 72 to 2 in the Senate and 301 to 56 in the House.
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House of Representatives
Expo 67 study touts economy gains for Canada
A study from Expo 67 asserts the World Exhibition will boost Canada's economy through tax and indirect revenues. It budgets 379 million for six years, estimates site revenues at 135 million, and projects about 1 billion in additional national income, with tourist spending rising by 400 million and abroad holiday outlays shifting to stay-at-home visits.
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Montreal
Expo
Quebec
Canada
United States
Great Gold Robbery alarms London as police guard ports
Police guarded airports and harbors and warned ships at sea for traces of a gas gun gang that hijacked 140 gold bars worth £750000. A £50000 reward was offered. The Great Gold Robbery, staged at noon in a London street, was Britain’s richest bullion theft since the Great Train Robbery. Authorities searched vessels including the Dutch freighter Thea after a Thames estuary tip, though no gold was found.
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London
Britain
Scotland Yard
Thames Estuary
Thea
Weather grounds mercy helicopters aiding Alberta cattle
Poor weather halts feed drops to starved southern Alberta cattle as snow and low visibility keep helicopters grounded. Officials say icing and breaking skies are uncertain. nine choppers had already delivered feed, with Calgary firms and Ottawa costs in question. Cattle losses feared, especially calves, as ministers discuss partial cost sharing and potential loaned army helicopter relief.
Alberta Health Plan replaces blue cross June 30
Alberta Blue Cross contracts for individual subscribers will be cancelled effective June 30 as the province switches to the Alberta Health Plan. Private carriers will issue most new contracts covering doctors and hospital costs plus drug and para medical services. Subsidies will aid low income groups. non subsidized rates run $60 for individuals, $120 for couples, $160 for families.
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Blue Cross
Alberta Health Plan
Health Plan
Alberta
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