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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

May 15, 1957

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Three Canadians Named For Safety Awards

The National Safety Council announced special mention awards for traffic safety measures in the last year. Recipients include Stanley A. Ward of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, chairman of the Moose Jaw safety council, W. M. W. Ash of Toronto, and the Etobicoke public school safety committee in Toronto.

Chicago National Safety Council Stanley A. Ward Moose Jaw Sask Moose Jaw Safety Council W. M. W. Ash Toronto Etobicoke Public School Safety Committee

Taxation and unity beat on the eve of Canada’s federal vote

The Canadian Press reports the federal election campaign intensifying with party leaders arguing taxes and economic policy. Solon Low accuses the Liberal government of $500 million in excess tax take, while John Diefenbaker criticizes U S free trade policies and government inaction. M J Coldwell promotes cross‑party economic action and warns against disunity. Long‑range disputes over the Alberta Montreal natural gas pipeline are revisited as Liberal and Conservative critique each other’s approach to parliamentary closure.

Social Credit Solon Low CBC John Diefenbaker Portage la Prairie Man United States Canada St. Laurent Guelph U.S CCF M. J. Coldwell Toronto Liberal Diefenbaker Alberta-Montreal Low Edmonton Vegreville Alta

Precludes hope of recovering bodies from Mount Slesse crash

Cold Mount Slesse again blocks recovery of the 62 victims of the December Trans Canada Airlines North Star crash near Chilliwack. RCMP and RCAF rescue experts warn the 7,600 foot ledge may crumble, making any retrieval hazardous. Coroner hears the case as search leaders urge awaiting safer conditions.

Chilliwack B.C Grey Mount Slesse Canada Trans- Canada Air Lines North Star Calgary Vancouver RCAF RCMP Mount Slesse Glen McDonald Attorney-General’s Department Paddy Sherman Vancouver Province

Bulganin Pushes Summit Parley for World Peace

Soviet Premier Bulganin urged an international summit to discuss world problems in a speech at a Soviet Mongolian friendship meeting in London. He stressed personal contact between leaders, cautioned against bloc tensions, and said disarmament talks have Arab backing but lack Western agreement.

London Bulganin Kream- Jin Moscow Radio T Eisenhower Middle East North Atlantic United States Jordan Mediterranean Washington Paris

Weather Hickory Edmonton Sunshine Clears Alberta Clouds

The warm air moving into Alberta is caused by drying air reducing cloudiness and boosting sunshine. In Edmonton yesterday the high reached 71 and the low 45 with no precipitation. Noon temperature 68 with light winds. forecast highs around 60 and 45 for Edmonton Calgary Lethbridge. Yesterday’s highs included Calgary 48 Lethbridge 60 Swift Current 70 Moose Jaw 72.

Edmonton Alberta Calgary Lethbridge Saskatoon Swift Current Moose Jaw

Honest Man and Pin Test Switch to Umbrella Doubts

A humorous exchange contrasts beliefs about an honest man who would not steal a pin with a sceptical take on a pin test. The speaker suggests trying an umbrella to probe honesty, implying a broader joke about reliability and small temptations.

Concrete Work Tenders Close for City 1957 Program

Tenders closed at noon for the city 1957 program of sidewalks curbs and gutters with bidders present at city hall to witness sealing of envelopes. Public works and finance committees convene tomorrow at 10 to open tenders and likely award contracts. The call covers 36 000 lineal feet of curb and gutter work and 15 100 lineal feet of four foot sidewalks.

Public Works Finance Committees

Britain Triggers First Hydrogen Bomb Test

London reports Britain has exploded its first hydrogen bomb in a high altitude test over the Central Pacific. The announcement credited the Ministry of Supply and described the detonation as the initial device in the current series.

London Britain Ministry of Supply Central Pacific

Mannineo Dilemma in Alberta Gas Export Debate

Editorial notes Medicine Hat chamber and civic officials present their case to the provincial cabinet after months of work on the gas controversy. It warns that an export permit would burden Alberta residents if reserve estimates prove optimistic and urges Mr. Manning to reserve gas for future provincial use, opposing Britalta leasehold offers and stressing moral duties.

Medicine Hat Manning Chamber James C. Miller Conservation) Board Alberta Medicine Fla Mr. Manning Medicine Gal Saskatchewan Britalta Corporation

Earl Rowe to Speak at Tory Rally in Medicine Hat

Hon. W. Earl Rowe M.P. Q.C. former Bennett cabinet minister will visit Medicine Hat for a public rally at Connaught school Thursday at 8 p.m. in support of Ted Brunsden P. C. candidate. Brunsden will address Middle East and wheat marketing issues.

W. Earl Row M.P Q.C Conservative House Bennett Medicine Hat Connaught School Ted Brunsden P.C Brunsden Middle East

Missing Kiddies Found In Garage

Two children Dale Rudolph aged 3 and Lynda Kirschmann were found asleep in a garage at 511 11th St. S.W. after about four hours of a city wide search by neighbors police and Boy Scouts. They had entered via a door without an inside knob and were discovered unharmed.

Dale Rudolph Lynda Kirschmann Lang Crescent St. S.W Robert Rudolph Dale Walter Cowan Long Crescent Len Aman 11Th St. S.W Rudolph Lynda

Scouts and Cubs to Demonstrate Show in Riverside Park

Parents of Scouts and Cubs traveling to Havre Montana for their jamboree have long wanted a preview. A special rehearsal demonstration is planned for Thursday evening in Riverside Park starting at 8. The display will replicate the full routine set for Havre this weekend.

Havre Montana Riverside Park

Hussein Rejects Parley in Anti Communist Arab Summit

King Hussein of Jordan refused an invitation to an anti Communist Arab summit in Baghdad. Foreign minister Simir Rifai announced receipt of the invitation from King Faisal of Iraq and King Saud of Saudi Arabia. A palace statement cited Jordan’s unsettled conditions and indicated the king could not leave Amman for Baghdad.

Amman Jordan Hussein Baghdad Samir Rifai Faisal Iraq Saud Saudi Arabia

Baseball Player Swings Too Hard In Negotiations

KITCHENER Ont CP John Kumarnik manager of the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen in the Senior Intercounty League cites an American player demanding 400 dollars a month salary 220 for his wife a free furnished apartment a free babysitter on demand a percentage of gate receipts and a phone number to reach him Kumarnik says the number won’t be ringing and the player was struck out in negotiations

Kitchener Ont John Kumarnik Kitchener- Waterloo Dutchmen Kumarnik

City Council Unravels 39 Appeals On 1957 Assessments And Taxes

City council sitting as a court of revision heard 39 appeals this afternoon 33 on property assessments for 1957 and six on business taxes. The assessor recommended reductions in 22 cases totaling 7750 and no-change in seven. four cases were raised by new values totaling 3340. Two cases increased after recheck noted undervalued neighboring properties and added basement or garage values. Names listed include R Wideman A Schlenker B Hepfner L Melbourn A Berge F Wahl W Bender S Wilkinson J Eichron G Vogel A Gutfreund G Adam and C J Weiss. See COUNCIL Page 93.

R. Wideman S.E A Schlenker S.E. G. Adam C. J. Weiss

Canine Forces Immobilized Jackrabbit Invasion Threatens

Riversfront gardens on First Street suffer nightly jackrabbit raids as lettuce radishes and beet tops vanish. Residents including Tom Montgomerie Rev R L Taylor and Cliff Wright blame leash laws and dog impounding for the surge, calling on civic authorities for action. Farmers report more jackrabbits and grain damage as coyotes cleanup ends.

First Street Tom Montgomerie First St. S.E Rev R. L. Taylor Cliff Wright Mr. Montgomerie

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THE Federal Campaign Nee — Promises Roy Mason Sherman Sqdn George Sheahan Sint Slesse Alan Clarke Cascade Range British Columbia Mr. Mannineo’s Earl Rowe Tory Rally City Tourist Bureau Chamber of Commerce Dale Rudol Lynda Kirschman Council
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