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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 20, 1965
Page
1
Prime Minister Pearson unveils a $5 million loan fund and $5 million yearly in grants to move workers to areas with labor shortages as part of a war on poverty. The plan, administered by the National Employment Service, targets long term unemployment and impending layoffs with various aid rules.
Ottawa CP report says Opposition Leader Diefenbaker will join a frantic debate on sweeping Commons rule changes. The plan includes 36 day supply debates, longer sitting hours, and a all party business committee to set priorities.
R Lawson Wilde filed a claim in the Court of Queen's Bench seeking an injunction to block the sale of Western Clay Products Ltd of Regina to Medicine Hat Brick and Tile Co. The sale was approved April 27 and the Regina plant turned over to the Alberta firm April 29. Wilde is a shareholder and former controller.
Two government members aligned with former premier Ben-Gurion resigned citing differences with Prime Minister Levi Eshkol. Deputy Defence minister Shimon Peres and housing minister Joseph Almogi left as Ben-Gurion contemplated a new party with Mapai backing amid a growing Labor split.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip begin a West German tour after a royal welcome in Bonn. They travel by car to Koblenz for a Rhine steamer trip to Kaab, then rail to Wiesbaden amid large crowds and a fireworks display. Threats against the Queen prompted police to say fears were unfounded.
A Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 720 crashed ten miles from Cairo Airport killing 121. Only six survived, all severely injured. Among 115 passengers were 93 Pakistanis, 12 Chinese and 10 others including Canadians and Americans. Many were journalists invited on the inaugural flight.
Canada plans to import Charolais cattle after consultations with U S animal health authorities and with U S authorization. American Cattlemen’s Association warns border states may ban Canadian cattle over hoof and mouth disease fears linked to France.
UN peace mission reports both sides agree in principle to a 12 hour ceasefire but Col. Francisco Caamano Deno refuses to sign with Gen. Antonio Imbert Barreras. Separate daylight accords sought for Red Cross access as Santo Domingo battles rage with uncertain casualties.
Edmonton CP report notes minor changes by the Alberta Liquor Control Board to simplify private club regulations. A member will no longer sign in guests with names and addresses. A six month study will review hotel beverage room hours requested by the Alberta Hotelmen's Association.
Oxford University's debating society plans to restage the 32 year old motion this evening on whether this house would not fight for Queen and country. Taria Ali has received KKK threats and Sir Richard Acland faces anonymous calls as two trustees resign.
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