Death of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy Shocks Nation
Reporter FRED S. HOFFMAN notes the death of Wisconsin senator Joseph R. McCarthy at age 48 from liver inflammation after a Bethesda hospital stay. The piece recalls his anti communist campaigns, Army hearings, and eventual censure, with tributes from Eisenhower and Truman.
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Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
McCarthy
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Senate
United States Army
Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harry S. Truman
Mran
Eisenhower
White House
1957 Traffic Violations Summary
A compact record lists various traffic violations by category. Excessive speed appears with a count of 26, failing to stop 10, driving with impaired ability notations, and other violations totaling 25, with entries labeled by day or category.
Siberian huskies shot. two still at large in Edmonton
In Edmonton a police shotgun wounded one of two Siberian huskies that escaped from a garage after their owner Larry Erickson left. The two nervous dogs, brought from the north last weekend, remain at large as authorities and residents fear further encounters. Health region expansion announced in Saskatchewan affects nine towns and many villages. Innisfail breeders plan a new pony sale following dairy cattle success. Alberta horse sale planned for June.
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Edmonton
Larry Erickson
Innisfail
Alta
Alberta
Gunman Wounds Frank Costello in Apparent Assassination Attempt
Frank Costello, 65, a noted New York underworld figure, was shot in the lobby of his Central Park West apartment building. The superficial wound near the left ear required hospital treatment, and police questioned him at West 54th Street station.
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New York
Frank Costello
Central Park West
Costello
Roosevelt Hospital
West 54Th Street
Weather update from Alberta records and outlook
Edmonton area cools as high pressure moves in after Medicine Hat reached 87 for May 2. Yesterday’s highs included Calgary 76 and Moose Jaw 82 with cool nights ahead. Provincial outlook shows Edmonton 60/40, Calgary 60/45, Lethbridge 60/40 as dry conditions persist.
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Edmonton
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Calgary
Lethbridge
Saskatoon
Swift" Current
Moose Jaw
Swift Current
Conservative nominating rally boosts Medicine Hat race
E W Brunsden of Brooks became Progressive Conservative candidate in Medicine Hat. Five aspirants now contest the seat as speakers from multiple parties are promised. Brunsden won unanimous support at the rally. Diefenbaker expected to visit Alberta sources. John Hamilton may also speak in support of Brunsden.
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Canada
Great Britain
E. W
Ted) Brundsen
Brooks
Medicine Hat
Brunsden
John G. Diefenbaker
Alberta
Drumheller
Red Deer
Edmonton
John Hamilton
Toronto
York West
Diefenbaker
Solon E. Low
Social Credit Party
Olson
Low
Churchill blasts UN Suez action in primrose league speech
In Royal Albert Hall Churchill, 82, criticized the United Nations for its stance on the Anglo French invasion of Egypt last autumn. He praised Anthony Eden and urged continued leadership in world affairs while warning against discouragement and stressing aims of skilled, well educated citizens and future secrets.
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London
Winston Churchill
United Nations
Egypt
Primrose League
Free World
Middle East
Churchill
Royal Albert Hall
Britain
Anthony Eden
Harold Macmillan
Chang
Churchill Attends Granddaughter's Debut Dinner Dance
London AP report notes Sir Winston Churchill age 82 enjoyed Edwina Sandys coming out at Claridge's into society. The veteran figure danced to waltz and fox trot with cigars and champagne flowing, praising a jazzy rendition of Singing The Blues before leaving with Lady Churchill.
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London
Sir Winston Churchill
Claridge’s
Edwina Sandys
Sir Winston
Edwina
Churchill
Ian Stewart
Churchills
Lady Churchill
Defence
Abbottsford Refugee Camp to Be Relieved by Transfers
Immigration Director Charles Smith announced plans to remove at least 600 immigrants from the Hungarian camp at Abbotsford within 10 days. He ordered immediate relief by transferring 80 people to Vancouver and housing them with jobs. by weekend, 280 more would be relocated statewide to reduce overcrowding.
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Vancouver
Charles Smith
Abbotsford
Smith
Hydrafoil Bras d'Or Trials Off Isle of Wight
The experimental craft Bras d'Or undergoes trials off the Isle of Wight. Built by the RCN and Defence Research Board, the aluminum hydrofoil weighs 1544 tons and spans 59 feet. At 20 knots the hydrafoils lift and skim the water surface.
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Isle of Wight
Cape Breton Island Lakes
Alexander Graham Bell
Casey Baldwin
RCN
Defence Research Board
Supposed Norman Data Ties U S General to Egypt Mission
Toronto dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Charles A. Willoughby admitted supplying security reports on Canadian ambassador E. H. Norman to congressional committees investigating communism. Willoughby claimed two lockers of papers were made available after his return from Japan, including notes on Norman's access to U S security files and links to Brig. Gen. Elliott Thorpe. Norman, chief of the Canadian liaison mission to MacArthur, died in Cairo on April 4 after Senate testimony linked him to communism.
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Toronto
the Star
Baltimore Dispatch
Charles A. Willoughby
United States Army
E. H. Norman
Egypt
Harold Greer
Willoughby
MacArthur
Japan
Washington
Norman
Elliott Thorpe
U.S
Gen. Thorpe
Gen
Willougby
Medicine Hat Gas Export Talks With Premier Manning
A Medicine Hat delegation led by J. C. Miller will meet Premier E. C. Manning in Edmonton to press for gas export safeguards and new reserves. Aldermen Ed McCombs Jack Starritt Lloyd Craig and City Solicitor J G Kidd join four chamber appointees as council backs talks and buffer zone protections.
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Medicine Hat
E. C. Manning
Edmonton
J. C. Miller
Fred McGuinness
Mr. Manning
The
Conservation Board
Saskatchewan Power Corp
Manning
S.P.C
Three Marker Stones Removed From General Hospital
Three stones from the old General hospital were removed this morning for reuse at the new Municipal hospital under construction. Boxes behind the markers yielded old newspapers, a hospital history scroll, cost records, and reports. The 1894 section was marked by Lady Aberdeen and the 1907 section by W. T. Finlay. stones were moved by Wilson Riley, a retired mason.
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Old General Hospital
Municipal Hospital
Medicine War News and Times
Lady Aberdeen
W. T. Finlay
Wilson Riley
Atlantic allies pledge U S stand against Soviet gains in Middle East
In Bonn NATO ministers outline a united stance to block further Soviet penetration in the Middle East. State Secretary Dulles signaled American resolve after the 6th Fleet showed force near Jordan, while NATO weighs German unification and a European security framework.
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Bonn
Germany
Atlantic
United States
Middle East
NATO Council
Dulles
Mediterranean
Jordan
Moscow
NATO
Coldwell Sets Out CCF Election Vision for June Vote
CCF leader M. J. Coldwell urged a self-reliant campaign and broader wealth sharing in a radio address amid four party leaders pushing for the June 10 federal election. He criticized government policy as favoring privileged groups while others faced inaction.
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CCF
M. J. Coldwell
National Party
Canada
John Diefenbaker
Nova Scotia
Social Credit
Low
Edmonton
Liberals
Initial Wheat Price Set By Howe For Next Crop Year
Ottawa CP Trade Minister Howe announced initial prices for the coming crop year: No 1 Northern wheat at 1.40 per bushel delivered Aug 1, oats No 2 Canada western at 0.60, and barley No 3 Canadian western six row at 0.96 per bushel. Prices paid at delivery in Fort William Port Arthur. Wheat price unchanged from current year ending July 31 as the 1955 56 pool closes with final payments slated to begin May 22.
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Ottawa
Howe
Canada Western
Fort William
Port Arthur
Suez Episode Seen as Lesson For Panama Policy
Rep. Overton Brooks warns the Panama Canal Zone could fall to Panama unless lessons from Suez are applied. The piece contrasts Brook’s remarks with Panamanian president de la Guardia’s calm stance as Carib-Ex exercises proceed in the Canal Zone.
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Suez
Panama
J. R. Walker
Washington
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Overton Rooks
Louisiana
House
Armed Services Committee
Republic of Panama
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Canal Zone
Ernesto de la Guardia
Brooks
President de la Guardia
Panama Canal
U.S
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By Fred S. Hoffman
Truman
Sec
Joseph R
Regina
Saskatchewan
Rosetown-Biggar- Kindersley
J. Walter Erb
Eldon Wooliams
Bow River
Roy Devell
P.C
Assiniboia
Lee
Abbotsford Refugee Camp
Halifax
Jackie Bennie
San Antonio
Texas
Jackie
General Hospital
Federal Campaign
Coldwell
C.C.F
Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Pentagon
William J. Potter
Panama Canal Company
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Rep. Overton
Fifth St. S.E
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