21 May 1957
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 21, 1957
Page
1
The Medicine Hat Young Liberals Association and Liberal figures including Mayor Harry Weiner and candidate Mr. Pearson addressed about 300 people at the Assiniboia Hotel. Campaign organizers Phil Curry and James Miller welcomed the minister on behalf of the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce with Alderman Jack Starritt presiding.
Canada's external affairs minister Lester B. Pearson told about 300 at the Assiniboia hotel that the hydrogen bomb is a short term deterrent to war and that overwhelming force cannot guarantee peace. He urged building a stronger UN and following US leadership in a policy of partnership.
Canadian Press tally shows 46 traffic fatalities from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight, led by Quebec with 25 deaths. Ontario recorded 23, with 15 auto fatalities and a three car crash near Sudbury. Other provinces reported smaller totals including drownings and non traffic deaths.
A strong storm centered in the Dakotas brings overcast skies with rain and drizzle to the prairie regions. Alberta expects clearing by tomorrow morning as conditions improve.
London Prime Minister Harold Macmillan said Britain's hydrogen explosion at Christmas Island marks a notable advance in deterrent power. He asserted the fallout was negligible and announced continuation of planned H bomb tests despite criticism at home and in Japan.
New Delhi reports say vast uranium deposits were discovered by a mining official in Bhelwara district Rajasthan. Mining engineer A B Chandra told reporters in Jodhpur it is the largest uranium find in Asia to date and he will report the discovery to India's Atomic Commission.
The opposition leaders tour the West while Prime Minister St. Laurent opens a Maritimes stand. In Mossbank Saskatchewan crowds hear a heated clash between Douglas and Thatcher as rain wanes. Diefenbaker campaign line and Liberal no promises theme appear as general election moves toward June 10.
Edmonton CP reports Ronald Speaight blasted Vancouver Little Theatre Association their Anastasia at the Dominion Drama Festival on opening night. He called direction slow and monotonous with poor audibility and overly stretched cast, though Edith Dean Rae Brown and Dolores Robinson drew praise for key roles and character work.
The notice explains that Pat Brodie and Marion Massy are distinct individuals with Massy shown in last year's Medicine Hat Stampede queen role. It reiterates Stampede director news and engraving details to clear the confusion.
In Barrow Alaska Eskimo correspondent Guy Okakok reports on a rare Arctic event. Cowboy Roy Rogers visited to hunt polar bear and attend a native dance replacing the late show at Native Store Theatre. locals welcomed the star and his entourage amid curiosity about his age and recognition.
The Haitian army seizes control to save the nation from anarchy. Brigadier General Leon Cantave proclaims military rule until a provisional president is elected with free elections. Cantave defies the seven member executive council which ousted him as chief of staff. No shots were fired during the rebellion.
A light exchange features a husband and wife bantering about a hat. The wife claims the hat ages her, and the husband replies with a playful question about her age without the hat. The moment reads as a humorous domestic vignette.
Halifax report says a Canberra bomber missing on a Edmonton to Goose Bay flight was found 15 miles from its destination. Two RAF crew members FO T R G Montgomery and P J A Loomes died in the crash. Earlier reports claimed three aboard. only two were aboard.
The 80 mile path tornado killed 35 and injured over 200 as martial law was declared in Ruskin Heights Hickman Mills to speed relief. Most deaths occurred in a Ruskin Heights shopping center and 100 homes were demolished in the affected area.
Premier T. C. Douglas and ex-CCF member Ross Thatcher clashed on stage in Mossbank Saskatchewan during a Victoria Day debate on Crown corporations. Douglas criticized Thatcher for leaving the CCF while Thatcher condemned Saskatchewan socialism as he defended Liberal politics in front of about two thousand villagers.
Richard Wray a Medicine Hat high school student won the 12th Annual Public Speaking contest sponsored by the Knights of Pythias earning the right to represent Medicine Hat in the provincial finals in Calgary on June 3. Only one other contestant entered Owen Anderson of Alexandra Junior high school with judges Mrs. W C Campbell Rev Robert Taylor and Dr H H Watson.
British scientists at Harwell headed by Dr. John Loutit test an anti radiation chemical on mice and plan trials on humans to shield soldiers from H bomb rays. Lord Cherwell says tests cause minimal harm while Canon Collins condemns ruling elites for stifling opposition to nuclear testing.
Edmonton Eskimos sought to return the Grey Cup to the East in the name of national unity as Lester Pearson urged the idea at a political meeting referencing the team’s three straight championships. Manitoba reports show weeds cut field crop value by 45 million dollars, based on a study by Dr. George Friesen, with weeded plots outperforming non weeded ones by about 16 percent.
The Farmers Union of Alberta plans a Farm Union Car Insurance Pool with Co-Op Fire and Casualty Co. Farmers will insure cars and trucks, pool policies after 7 500 insured, and set future rates by pool accident rates. In Moose Jaw Saskatchewan three people died and seven were hurt in a head on collision on No 1 highway near Moose Jaw. Victims include Otto Semmler 23 of Swift Current immigrant Polish identified Edward Battyanie 21 of Lestock and Lois Wilson 16 of Assiniboia.
Airlifted climbers report bodies of 62 victims from the December 10 crash on Mount Slesse BC lie across 1000 yards of inaccessible terrain. Removal likely impossible until summer due to avalanche risk. relatives are being consulted by TCA on deposition of the bodies.
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