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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 08, 1963
Page
1
In this installment, Alan Morton analyzes Quebec separatism, arguing that the movement appears more restrained than feared. He surveys political dialogue, public sentiment, and government responses shaping a calmer climate amid ongoing tensions.
Canada accepts North Pacific Fisheries Commission recommendations lifting abstention for Japan on halibut in the eastern Bering Sea and herring west of the Queen Charlottes. The move, approved with U S and Japanese signatories, keeps bans on salmon stocks and BC coast herring in place.
Vancouver CP reports Homer Stevens of the Independent United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union says the federal decision aligning with an International North Pacific Fisheries Commission rule will allow Japan to fish halibut in the east Bering Sea and herring west of the Queen Charlotte Islands. He calls it a disaster for Canadian fishermen, a disgrace for Parliament, and says Canada is blackmailed while cabinet bypasses lawmakers. About 7,000 fishermen are affected.
In Haiti the British embassy urges Britons to arrange family departures as a foreign office spokesman notes about 200 British citizens remain in the country.
Dominican Republic and Haiti tension eased as Canada and the United States planned evacuations for Haiti. The OAS and UN Security Council met to discuss the crisis while Dominican President Juan Bosch denounced Duvalier as a madman. The ambassador warned the risk remained, with alert status likely rather than full mobilization.
Medicine Hat mayor Harry Weiner vows to stay in office beyond 1964 to defend sound government and fair taxation amid rising costs for education. He cites provincial foundation funds local requisitions and a planned vocational school and junior college as pressures on the mill rate and city finances. He praises capable council members while criticizing others and emphasizes practical funding over expansion.
News correspondents across the district report dry conditions in most areas with minimal spring precipitation. Observations note dust storms and scarce moisture in SCHULER ETZIKOM ELKWATER BINDLOSS SUFFIELD with occasional snow, light rain, and ongoing concerns about subsoil moisture and crop health.
City council in committee of the whole approved a new annual 300 scholarship for the top marks in six June exam subjects by Medicine Hat high school seniors. The prize requires no need or college plan, and 300 adds to a revolving loan fund starting at 10 000 for up to 500 toward first year university costs.
The Medicine Hat flood relief fund for Hay River and Fort Simpson reached 58.32 by 11 a.m. with a 25 donation from Mayor Harry Weiner. The City Council approved sponsorship and urged residents to contribute 25 cents with utility payments, with varied responses from cheerful donations to extra contributions. City cashiers do not request donations, but a notice will be posted near pay wickets.
Heavily armed state troopers move into Birmingham amid seventh day of Negro demonstrations. Governor Wallace orders 250 riot-trained patrolmen, soon raised to 575, under threat of action to restore order. MLKjr and leaders push for desegregation and agreed aims as allies plan multiple protests.
Medicine Hat introduces lawn and garden watering limits about three weeks early this year. City engineer Allan Gunter calls the move a good precaution as reservoir levels risk pressure drops before new pumps arrive. Restrictions remain in force despite early start and do not affect the summer utility surcharge of 20 cents per front foot, added on June bills. Odd houses water on odd days, even on even days, both water on the 31st, and 11 pm to 6 am bans apply. Special two-week permits available for new lawns.
The Medicine Hat City Council in a closed session rejected a renewed retail group request for a bylaw to govern store hours. The finance committee heard the Chamber of Commerce retail section say no jurisdiction, but a section letter urged a bylaw, leaving hours decisions to merchants.
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