Quebec separatism rises after Duplessis death
The death of Maurice Duplessis on September 7 1959 ends his long grip on Quebec politics. The Union Nationale collapses and separatism gains momentum through two provincial and two general elections. Observers note Ottawa Quebec communications gaps aid separatists and small shifts in leadership dynamics fuel the trend. Marcel Chaput is named as a leader figure ahead of the April 8 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Duplessis
Quebec
M. Duplessis
Union Nationale
Lesage
Jean Leasage
Ottawa
Social Credit
Marcel Chaput
Medicine Hat to Add 5200 Foot Runway at Airport
The department of transport plans a new parallel 5200 foot runway at Medicine Hat airport to be funded in the 1963 budget with start possible in July or August. DOT aims to avoid extra land acquisition and asks the city to tender the project using gravel from city pits at no royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Transport
Treasury Board
Medicine Hat
Ottawa
Allan Gunter
DOT
Gunter
A. DeNiverville
FE. Hickson
G. W. Smith
M. Fleming
L. Burren
Budget Department
Exhaust Fumes Kill Three Near Vegreville
Three people were found dead in a parked car six miles north of Royal Park Alberta with carbon monoxide poisoning. Identified victims are Melvin Graf 23 Edward Czelakowski 21 both of Warwick and Sonja Kewton 16 of Mundare. Stephanie Chmilar 16 of Mundare remained in Vegreville Hospital in serious condition.
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Vegreville
Alta
Royal Park
Here
Melvin Graf
Edward Czelakowski
Warwick
Sonja Kewton
Mundare, Alta
Stephanie Chmilar
Mundare
Vegreville Hospital
Citywide Garden Water Restrictions Begin Friday
City officials announce garden watering limits start Friday with odd house numbers allowed on odd days and even numbers on even days. No watering allowed from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. to conserve water.
Budget Approved for Separate School System in 1963
The Separate School Board approved the 1963 budget of 419107.14 with a 22.14 surplus at its regular meeting. Pending approval from the Department of Education in Edmonton, the board will requisition 39095 from the City of Medicine Hat.
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Separate
Department of Education
Edmonton
Medicine Hat
Telstar satellite lifts toward earth orbit in launch success
CAPE CANAVERAL AP reports a second Telstar communications satellite was launched toward an Earth orbit with early indications of success. VIENTIANE Reuters notes Western embassies warn negotiations for a Pathet Lao settlement may falter. BIRMINGHAM AP says city jails are crowded with Black inmates as civil rights leaders vow further demonstrations.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Telstar
Vientiane
Reuters
Pathet Lao
Birmingham
Ala
Council Brief Highlights City Actions in Regular Session
Medicine Hat city council met Monday approving salaries for al dermen on the court of revision. The department of transport plans reconstruction of the municipal airport. They initiated a flood aid drive for northern towns and set May 21 to select the Centennial Committee. Limits on bubble gum machines were established and a library board resolution referred to the town solicitor. A meeting on education costs with Hat and Cypress MLAs was sought.
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Medicine Hat
Court of Revision
Department of Transport
Centennial Committee
Library Board
Hat
Cypress
Bank of Canada cuts lending rate to 3 percent
The Bank of Canada reduced its bank rate from four to three percent, the fourth cut since last June, aiming to ease credit. Governor Louis Rasminsky framed the move as spurring domestic economic expansion while noting improved balance of payments and satisfactory foreign exchange reserves, which reached a record $2.6714 billion in April.
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Ottawa
Bank of Canada
Louis Rasminsky
Canada
Pearson talks Hyannis Port meeting to start talks
Prime Minister Pearson said a weekend meeting with President Kennedy at Hyannis Port is not a negotiating session but to establish relations. He noted Canada has commitments on nuclear roles in continental and NATO defence and a cabinet committee will report on how to discharge them. He denied a commitment to accept nuclear arms for the Canadian Air Division.
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Ottawa
Pearson
Kennedy
Hyannis Port
Canada
Defence Committee
Cabinet
Defence
Europe
Hyannis
Mayor Veiner Hints He Wont Retire
City council session reveals Mayor Harry Veiner hints at seeking re election despite prior remarks he would retire. Aldermen Gibson Sissons push for junior college in Medicine Hat with public school board study praised. Veiner opposed endorsing the idea and cast a contrary vote while others back a conditional endorsement with financial caveat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Veiner
Veiner
Harry Weiner
Gibson-Sissons Corner
Cliff Adam
Jack Edwards
Willard Lutes
J. C. Miller
T. R. Osborne
Medicine Hat
Ald. Gibson
Ald. Miller
Southern Alberta Faces Deepening Drought As Rain Misses
The Alberta Wheat Pool reports southern Alberta remains in urgent need of moisture after a rain and snow storm missed the region. Top soil moisture fell about four percent near Medicine Hat while northern districts received some moisture. Seeding of wheat stands at roughly 14 percent, concentrated in the south and southeast, with high winds and soil drift threatening re seeding in affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alberta
Alberta Wheat Pool
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Plans Hat Aid Flood Relief Drive
Medicine Hat City Council launched Hat Aid in response to floods in Hay River and Fort Simpson. Residents will donate 25 cents with utility bills, funds split between towns based on population, gifts go to City Hall. Alderman Gordon Sissons urged regional follow‑through. Mayor Weiner noted past Springfield aid.
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Hay River
Fort Simpson
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Medicine
Clean Up Begun in Northern Towns After Floods
Clean up operations started in two northern communities after major floods. Hay River on Great Slave Lake shows retreating water, Fort Simpson and Aklevik face continued high water. Air patrols monitor Mackenzie River levels as officials expect relief within 10 days to two weeks.
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Yellowknife, N. W. T
Hay River
Hay
Great Slave Lake
Edmonton
Fort Simpson
N.W.T
Mackenzie
Liard
Here
Northern Affairs Department
Aklavik
Grant Wagner
Mackenzie District
Fort Smith
Air Force
Turbulence Rips Through Vancouver Ottawa Flight Killing One
A Trans-Canada Air Lines jet encountering severe turbulence near the Rocky Mountains left one man dead and 25 injured. The 61 passengers aboard included four hospitalizations and multiple reports of seats and items tossed. The craft, piloted by Captain George Smith, sustained no major structural damage and was set for inspection.
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Edmonton
Qone
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Rocky Mountains
Vancouver
Ottawa
TCA
Vanguard
George Smith
Davis
John Glenn
USS
Isle
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Alan Morton
The
Hamilton Spectator
Port
Duplessis
Frankie
Yellowknife, N.W.T
Edmonton Journal
Council
VW District
Dim Coleman
Mad Hatter
Sport
Weiner
Helen Gibson
Gordon Sissons
Ald
Earl Smith
Little
L. M. Schmidt
Cudworth
Sask
Woodburn
Oregon
Stanton Mooney
Victoria
Lee Davis
San Jose
Calif
Marion Klemmer
Rosetown
Walter Wood
Biggar, Sask
Rocky Mountain House
Public Weather Office
Ian Adams
Battleford
Adams
Saskatoon
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