21 May 1958
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 21, 1958
Page
1
London reports Britain funds a study of a 1000 passenger flying saucer. Inventor, name kept secret, claims a sea going aero-liner could lift from water via downward jets and skim 50 feet above the sea, possibly later usable on land for rapid, low cost transoceanic travel between world capitals.
President Eisenhower urged a national mobilization of business and labor to promote an early upturn in the economy. He warned against wage price spirals and said decisions on taxation may be made soon after consulting congressional leaders. He spoke at a 2000 attendee American Management Association event, broadcast coast to coast.
Paris reports Premier Pierre Pflimlin secured strong support from the National Assembly in a 475 to 100 vote to extend emergency powers while seeking to restore Paris control in Algeria. General Raoul Salan continues in charge in North Africa as Lorillot may visit Algiers to discuss military operations amid Algerian nationalist pressure and De Gaulle opposition.
Unemployment in Canada fell by 74 000 in the weeks to April 19 though still above year earlier levels. The labor force rose to 5.969 million with 5.453 million employed in April, led by farming gains and gains across Quebec Ontario and the Prairies. Seasonal rehiring continued in manufacturing Great Lakes shipping and rail.
An Edmonton welfare agency reports more men seeking relief as warm weather spurs job searches. The Marian Centre serves 350 to 400 men for two meals daily, similar to mid winter. The provincial hostel housed 236 men Tuesday, down from winter peaks, with many applicants from Vancouver.
Moscow hosts eight Warsaw Pact leaders from the Soviet Union Albania Czechoslovakia Bulgaria Romania Poland East Germany and Hungary for a Saturday conference. They aim to address Western rocket bases arming West Germany with nuclear weapons and nuclear tests while pushing for East West talks and disarmament measures.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said technical talks on nuclear test suspensions could begin in three to four weeks if Moscow cooperates. He noted issues like time and place must be resolved, while Khrushchev signaled Soviet readiness to participate.
Hollywood reports trace Kim Novak and Rafael Trujillo Jr meeting aboard his private railroad car after a half hour farewell. Trujillo plans a July return after Army schooling in Kansas. Novak says she is fond but cannot discuss love as he remains married. He plans a Caribbean home vacation aboard the family yacht.
Bridgeton New Jersey reports a fatal crash as Lester Wright 19 and his wife Vera 19 died or were injured in a head on collision at a lonely Harmony crossroads. Police seek Walter Robinson who owned the other vehicle while questioning the widow who survived in shock.
Four members of Alberta's royal commission on education were in a car truck crash near a town 110 miles northeast of Edmonton. The car driven by John Cormack of Edmonton turned onto Highway 41 toward St. Paul, where a public hearing was to be held. Norman Douglas of Calgary suffered severe injuries and faces at least two months of bed rest. Mrs. B A Hansen of Calgary, Mr. Cormack, and Mrs. W C Taylor of Wainwright also received injuries and were treated in hospital.
Mme Chiang Kai-shek left Taipei on Nationalist leader Chiang's private plane for a medical checkup in the United States. An official note said she would receive an honorary degree from the University of Michigan during the visit and that details were kept secret from the press.
The Canadian city of Medicine Hat extended its North American record for cities over 20 000 population by achieving 1286 consecutive days without a traffic fatality today. Officials highlighted the milestone as a testament to road safety efforts.
Progressive Conservatives face party fault lines as J C Van Horne lashes government policies affecting employment in New Brunswick. Quebec Liberals push dual voices while Adrien Meunier and Yvon Dupuis criticize Ottawa Duplessis ties. Debate touches tax cuts and China policy as Senate approves $350 million mortgage lending measure.
Canada reports a sharp drop in imports halting the four month trade deficit in 1958. April imports fell while exports edged up slightly. The January–April deficit shrank to 174.3 million with total exports at 1.4687 billion and imports at 1.643 billion. Exports to the United States rose modestly. Britain trade remained steady with no sharp changes.
City council approved a 58 mill rate for 1958 after three readings. The levy allocates three mills to general purposes, 30.5 to schools, 1.5 to the library and eight to hospitalization, with the same total as 1957. A special meeting last Wednesday finalized the bylaw.
Edmonton CP report says 1958 Alberta royalty dividend will be 17 50, down from 20 last year. 350 000 forms mailed to eligible residents, with $10 million set aside, $1 million less than 1957.
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