Federal leaders take to TV in early campaign push
Campaigning for the June 18 federal election hits TV screens as Diefenbaker and Pearson appear on CBC in 30 minutes of prime time. Thompson and NDP leaders Douglas and Thompson also air on CTV in 15 minute segments. Leaders tour Quebec and Ontario as campaigns begin.
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Diefenbaker
Pearson
CTV
Robert N. Thompson
National Social Credit
New Democratic Party
Quebec
Thompson
Ontario
T. C. Douglas
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Douglas
Port Alberni
B.C
Pembroke
Ont
Shawville
Que
Medicine Hat Golf School Offers Free Six-Week Lessons
The Medicine Hat NEWS sponsors a six week golf school for boys up to 15 and girls up to 17 at the Medicine Hat and Connaught clubs. Classes start May 22 25 with separate times for girls and boys each Saturday and Friday. Entry coupons appear in The NEWS May 17. Winners receive trophies and medals. tourney date to be announced.
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Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat News
Medicine Hat Golf Club
Connaught Golf Club
Connaught Club
Dale Oliphant
Joe Duffy
Hat Club
Connaught
Kensington Triangle Struggle Not Over
Mrs. Norma Messmer says the Kensington group opposes sale of the triangle under the Provincial Planning Act. Mayor Weiner outlines that part of the triangle will remain as a playground and argues a ball diamond is not suitable for a playground. He notes older children can use other nearby spaces and emphasizes safety for younger children. He also cites aldermen must balance taxpayers’ interests with area residents.
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Norma Messmer
Kensington Group
Provincial Planning Act
Kensington
Crescent Heights
Weiner
Kensington Triangle
Bulldozer Ends Medicine Hat Track Meet
Medicine Hat High School abandoned its annual track meet after a bulldozer dug up the track at the sportsground for sewer work. City and school officials gave conflicting accounts about approvals, with the contractor and district officials unclear on who authorized the operation.
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Medicine Hat High School
Dick Holmes
Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Aalborg To Stay In Hospital After Heart Attack
Edmonton CP reports Education Minister A. O. Aalborg, 47, will remain in hospital ten more days to recover from a heart attack suffered during a cabinet meeting two weeks ago. Officials say he will rest at home about a month before resuming work.
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Edmonton
A. O. Aalborg
Aalborg
Canada Population Climbs to 18.5 Million in April
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reported Canada's April 1 population at 18,508,000, up 270,000 from the June 1, 1961 census, a 1.5 percent increase.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Alberta school district faces dismal news on funding clause
Alberta education foundation funds for Medicine Hat Public School District are cut after department clarification. The board learned the clause was misworded. funds reduced to none with potential small adjustments tied to September enrollment and December allotment. Officials debated trimming the budget but warned against deficit risks. Ottawa: railroad workers plan June 4 strike over wages with 10 000 to walk out on CNR.
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Alberta Education Foundation
Medicine Hat
G. H. Davison
Department of Education
Davison
C. W. Niblock
G. C. Gale
Winnipeg
W. P. Kelly
Ottawa
Canada
CNR
Marine Landing Ordered by JFK
President Kennedy ordered 1800 U.S. Marines into Thailand with a total buildup to about 5000 troops. The force is designated to defend Thailand’s territorial integrity and could enter combat if Laos border actions occur. Landings expected at dawn Thailand time from the Valley Forge with 6 pm EDT timing.
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Kennedy
United States
Thailand
Defence Department
U.S
Laos
White House
Bangkok
Valley Forge
7Th Fleet
Pacific
Paul D. Harkins
South Viet Nam
Pentagon
James L. Richardson, Jr
U.S. Army
Harkins
Britain fails to secure Laos cease fire through Russia
Foreign Secretary Home told the House of Lords that Britain had not succeeded in pressuring Russia to restrain pro Communist forces in Laos and to restore the leftist rightist cease fire in the Indochinese kingdom. He said Britain would continue to seek Moscow's good offices via its ambassador in Moscow.
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London
Reuters
Britain
Russia
Laos
Home
House of Lords
Moscow
Diefenbaker counters press charge on Soviet policy remarks
Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker defends his claim that press reports misinterpreted him as labeling Liberal leaders Pearson and Martin soft on Soviet imperialism. He vows UN action on Soviet colonialism and outlines a cautious campaign pace amid ongoing touring.
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Hyacinthe
Que
Diefenbaker
Pearson
Maritimes
Southam News Services
Neepawa
Manitoba
Paul Martin
U.S.S.R
Russia
Mr. Diefenbaker
United States probes ban on poison gas disease carriers and death rays
In Geneva, US delegate Charles Stelle offered to join an East-West study and send experts to a technical conference to work toward a ban on poison gas, disease carriers, and death rays. Russia’s Valerian Zorin rejected space demilitarization talks and urged no change to Soviet rocket controls since 1957.
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Geneva
United States
U.S
Charles Stelle
Rolf Edberg
Soviet Union
Russia
Min
Isce Valerian Zorin
Stelle
Zorin
Outer Space
Agreement Nears On Station In Australia
Melbourne Reuters reports Canberra stringer says nearing agreement for Soviet space scientists to establish a satellite tracking station on Australian soil. Government kept under tight secrecy during talks.
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Melbourne
Reuters
Herald
Canberra
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