Freeman Given Authority To Stop Wheat Dumping
President Kennedy granted Secretary Freeman broad power under an executive order to curb wheat dumping if U.S. prices fall below world levels. The move follows growers voting against production controls and price supports, allowing 1964 wheat planting with no government-backed price.
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Freeman
Washington
Kennedy
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
U.S
United States
White House
Bomb Hoax Tragedy Falls as Elevator Lock Fatalities Rise
In Ottawa a bomb threat prompted evacuation of the National Building. Louis Doucette, 26, a social worker from Charlottetown, was killed when the elevator jammed while occupants fled. Eight others were trapped or injured during the incident. Doucette was engaged to be married in July and worked with Catholic Family Service of Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Louis Doucette
Doucette
Charlottetown
P.E.L
National Building
Leon Petegorsky
Yvonne Michaud
Petegorsky
Montreal Sergeant Major in Critical Condition After Bomb Blast
Sgt Major Walter Leja 42 a army demolition expert remained in critical condition in hospital after injuries from a terrorist bomb explosion last week. Alberta gov and Calgary Power sign lease over Brazeau Dam and 25000 acres southwest of Edmonton. Haiti dictator Francois Duvalier wins second presidential term as nation heads toward bankruptcy.
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Montreal
Walter Leja
Edmonton
Alberta
Calgary Power Corporation
Brazeau Dam
Port AU Prince
Haiti
Francois Duvalier
Sugar Price Increase Rumors Sweep Local Markets
IGA Medicine Hat reports a pending 55 cent rise per 100 pounds with no effect yet, while C A Taylor notes current local sugar at 18.99 per hundredweight and heavy past week sales. Vancouver wholesale jumps 55 cents per hundred weight to 17.50 as retailers monitor rivals. Montreal refiners set wholesale at 17.65 and 17.50 for a 100 pound bag.
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IGA
Medicine Hat
C. A. Taylor
Vancouver
Montreal
Pope Improves After Rest and Blood Transfusion
In Vatican City Pope John, bolstered by a major blood transfusion and a full night’s rest, appeared in St. Peter’s Square to bless about 15 000 worshippers. A high Vatican source termed the transfusion a real tonic as the pope rallies from a relapse amid anemia and a stomach disorder, possibly an ulcer or cancer.
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Vatican City
Pope John
St. Peter's Square
Vatican
Northern Development Council outlines early program
A four point initial plan guides the Northern Development Council formed to boost northern transport, industrial potential, Wood Buffalo National Park status, and agricultural development. The group, meeting with Alberta’s cabinet, aims to study and promote northland development with first tasks including northern transportation upgrades and potential park status changes to allow mineral exploration. The Grande Prairie meeting on June 6 will inaugurate the council’s activities with regional sessions to follow.
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Edmonton
Northern Development Council
J. E. Oberholtzer
Industry and Development
Wood Buffalo National Park
Oberholtzer
Northland
Wood Buffalo Park
Athabasca
Calgary Power Limited
Canadian Utilities Limited
Grande Prairie
Ira McLaughlin
A. O. Fimrite
Spirit River
John Stromstedt
Berwyn
Robert Duncan
Fort McMurray
Girl Suffers Foot Wound in Rodeo District Shooting
Faith district teen Collette Mitzel 15 was treated at Bow Island Municipal Hospital after accidentally shooting her right foot while gopher hunting. The .22 rifle discharged as she lowered it, and she is reported doing fine.
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Faith
Colette Mitzel
Joe Mitzel
Faith District
Bow Island Municipal Hospital
NATO delegates clear way for strike force deal
Canada joins NATO plan for a multinational nuclear strike force built around Polaris submarines and long range bombers. Ottawa pledges CF-104s as a potential air component while discussions with the United States proceed. Paris-But France supports allied concept despite sensitivities. The deal awaits final communique.
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NATO
Canada
Ottawa
Atlantic Alliance
Polaris
U.S
NATO Ministerial Council
Pearson
Ontario
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Europe
Milady's Fashions Move Toward Revealing Styles
London reports a shift toward near nudity in women’s fashion as designers introduce peep hole dresses with side openings eight inches across and front cutouts. The new styles include a peep hole jerkin and a knee length sleeveless shortie with side eye like openings, reducing the need for slips and bras.
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London
Milady
Sweden
Kinsmen Convention Draws Record Attendance in Medicine Hat
About 500 Kinsmen and Kinettes registered for the annual Kinsmen Club convention to be held in Medicine Hat from May 30 to June 1. Delegates come from Alberta, the Peace River Block of B C, Yellowknife and the Yukon. Highlights include the election of a new district four governor with former governor Tom Sissons presiding. The Kinsmen Clubs unite roughly 12 000 Canadian men in 400 communities across eight districts. Local events include a Boy Scout barbecue on June 15 and Don Messer's Arena Gardens appearance on June 17.
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Medicine Hat
Alberta
Peace River
B.C
Yellowknife
Yukon
Tom Sissons
Association of Kinsmen Clubs
Hamilton
Canada
Don Messer
Arena Gardens
Unemployment Insurance Fund Exceeded by April Debt
Ottawa report shows the unemployment insurance fund exhausted for the first time in April. Labor Minister MacEachen said a deficit near 23 million dollars existed at month end, covered by a 25 million dollar government loan. The fund balance was about 6.5 million at end of March.
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Ottawa
Pearson
NATO
Commons
Harold Winch
NDP
Vancouver East
Canada
Europe
Winch
Paul Martin
RCAF
Labor
MacEachen
William Howe
Hamilton South
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Second Confidence Vote Tests Liberal Government
Ottawa reports another confidence vote in 48 hours as Prime Minister Pearson faces defeat threats. Diefenbaker leads the opposition in a motion alleging failure to meet election pledges and throne speech promises. Debates include veterans hospital plans and federal university funding proposals.
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Commons
Diefenbaker
Pearson
New Democratic Party
Social Credit
Canada
Grant Deachman
Vancouver Quadra
Veterans
Glassco
Royal Commission On Government
Four Conquer Everest on West Ridge Summit
Four United States climbers reached Mount Everest on the west ridge with Thomas Hornbein and William Unsoeld climbing the summit. Barry Bishop and Luther Jerstad also reached the summit earlier via the south col route, while two support climbers turned back to assist descent.
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Nepal
Reuters
United States
Thomas Hornbein
William Unsoeld
Barry Bishop
Luther Jerstad
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