22 May 1964
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 22, 1964
Page
1
The cabinet unanimously backs a three leaf maple flag with blue side bars and seeks parliamentary approval via a simple resolution. The government weighs presenting flag and national anthem revisions as a package or separately while addressing English and French lyric versions.
Ottawa report notes MPs face uncertain free vote on adopting a new flag. Free votes bypass party whips and cross party lines. Historical examples include 1946 margarine sale legalization with dairy districts opposing, yet government survived.
Medicine Hat federal Tories split 10 8 to delay their nomination until fall not later than mid September. Ken Biddell chaired the dinner meeting with James Horsman reporting strong enthusiasm and support for Red Ensign. Diefenbaker visit planned in November and Meagher draft discussed for a fall bid. Adam Ziegler to organize candidates and energize return to convention.
Dr A Trueman of Ottawa urged a massive cross country cultural exchange between English and French Canada to unite the nation. He proposed theatre opera ballet symphonic music recitals and visual arts plus literature TV and radio as vehicles. He lauded French Canadian National Theatre School students who toured Western Canada as a successful example.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdul Rahman said President Sukarno had accepted most terms for a summit peace meeting and suggested Tokyo as the venue with Thailand attending. Salvador Lopez, the Philippines mediator, reported the Malaysia Indonesia Philippines talks near solution and possible summit within three weeks.
City Council in special session unanimously passes a resolution to install a 15 inch sewer along Powerhouse Rd from 7th Ave SW to 10th Ave SW without landowner petitions. The plan seeks Local Authorities Board approval as a local improvement with two thirds council vote and health unit backing.
External Affairs Minister Martin said the Communist guerrilla war in South Viet Nam is directed and supplied from North Viet Nam. He warned of a risk that civil war could become an international conflict and urged North Viet Nam to abandon insurgency. Canada will press for stronger action with India and Poland.
Canadian External Affairs Minister said modifications in Canada’s China policy hinge on forthcoming UN General Assembly developments. He noted Red China could be voted in or win a close majority, which would affect Formosan representation and could place the mainland in both the General Assembly and the Security Council with veto power.
Gen Kong Le and about 800 neutralist troops escaped a Pathet Lao trap southwest of the Plaine des Jarres and linked up with him at Ba Na. Earlier the offensive forced the neutralists from the Strategic plateau 110 miles northeast of Vientiane, leaving Kong Le with remnants of four battalions. Government aides report counterattacks near Muong Kheung and fear Vang Vieng may be next target.
The Jaycees secured a $100 canvassing license amid debate on its scope for door to door petunia sales. Aldermen questioned whether the license covers different goods and who may canvass, with a plan to channel sales through outlets or amend bylaws later.
Premier Souvanna Phouma said Laos will request military aid from the United States Britain and France to strengthen defenses against Communist aggression. He visited Vang Vieng where neutralist commanders reported two cargo planes believed from North Vietnam nearby. The Pathet Lao hold Muong Kassy and the town airstrip. Souvanna sought Geneva envoy talks and discussed Soviet positions on a coalition while warning against excluding the Pathet Lao.
Toronto police reported a woman threatened to jump from her balcony to end a quarrel with her husband. Officers arrived quickly and found the ground was only two feet away.
The Medicine Hat to Empress river race will end at Sandy Point Bridge and start at the CPR Railway bridge in Medicine Hat reducing course length by about 30 miles to roughly 110. The event includes a finish-line party with a smorgasbord and dance at Empress Community Hall and prizes for top finishers.
In 17 years observing Lester B. Pearson, Charles Lynch notes the secretary of state for external affairs now delights in the flag dispute. The piece contrasts Pearson’s recent vigor with past hesitations, while Diefenbaker’s stance restrains party lines as Pearson courts a Liberal Conservative split and presses his banner with Excelsior.
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