Liberals survive nonconfidence vote in Canada Commons
The Liberal government won a nonconfidence motion 147 to 76 in Ottawa as only the Conservatives opposed. Social Credit and NDP supported Pearson, with pairing reducing votes. The test followed a earlier vote on accepting nuclear warheads, while several MPs abstained or were absent.
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Canada
Vancouver man arrested in Rio over Loomis theft
Douglas John Brown of Vancouver was arrested by Rio police at the Canadian embassy request as part of an $525,000 Loomis armored car theft probe. Rio police indicated $2,000 cash on his person and planned transfer to the FBI in New York. Police recovered $200,000 earlier and Brown’s movements through Toronto New York Rio were traced.
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Landulfo Monteiro
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Maple Creek Rodeo and Fair Opens with Sunny Parade
Maple Creek hosts its annual Rodeo and Fair with a bright parade featuring organization and business floats, bikes, ponies, and best cowboys. Rodeo events start this afternoon and run through Saturday, celebrating the town’s May 1903 incorporation anniversary theme.
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Harradence Attacks Parties in Power at Hat Convention
Alberta Tory leader Harradence lambasted the governing parties at the Hat convention in Mill Harradence a talk featuring criticisms of both federal and provincial governments He announced 55 Tory candidates in 63 ridings for the June 17 provincial election urging water conservation and condemning cabinet interference in discussions with Manitoba and Saskatchewan He criticized Liberal policy on agriculture and wheat sales and recalled Mrs Pearson's remark about Western voters.
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Fred Slack Dies Here
The sudden death of Frederick William Slack, 41, of 151 Mitchell Crescent, occurred Thursday night in Mercury Hat. Slack was a dental mechanic in the city.
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NATO Conference in Ottawa Seen as Dull but Not Futile
Delegates from 15 NATO nations wrapped up a Montreal style meeting in Ottawa amid a tepid mood and French indifference to a nuclear force plan. Prime Minister Lester Pearson urged a united Atlantic community and warned against Europe acting apart from North America.
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Premiers prepare for Alberta province election fray in Medicine Hat
Two premiers will join the June 17 provincial race in Medicine Hat over the next two weeks. Premier Manning will address Medicine Hat High School at 8 p.m. Wednesday in support of Social Credit candidate Harry Leinweber. Premier Woodrow Lloyd of Saskatchewan will visit the following Wednesday to back NDP candidate Milt Reinhardt alongside Alberta NDP Leader Neil Reimer.
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William Delday
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Anhorn
Dave Hunter
Athabasca
Helen Beny Gibson
Milt Harradence
Ken Biddell
Edmonton
Calgary
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Wilf Davison
Bowell
Davison
Walkalong seven miles for fitness sponsored by local Y club
About 250 people register for a seven mile walkalong Saturday sponsored by the Y's Men Club of the YM-YWCA. Groups of four or more start two minutes apart with no race, finishing in two to three hours. A $20 prize goes to the best displaying school group. refreshments and ambulance support provided. The route loops from the YM YWCA through Kin Coulee and surrounding streets. certificates awarded upon completion.
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al Wiggins
Wiggins
Medicine Hat NEWS Publishes Tourist Edition
The Medicine Hat News releases a 16 page tourist edition in today's paper. The supplement highlights top vacation spots around Medicine Hat with hints and directions for visitors.
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Arms Talks Urged at NATO Ministerial Conference
Communiqué endorses steps to organize the NATO nuclear force assigned to SACEUR Europe. It names three American Polaris submarines and British Bomber Command, with no Canadian 200‑bomber division mention. It notes Western unease over Laos and Cuba and urges continued East‑West disarmament talks.
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Gasoline Tankers Spark Move to Limit Downtown Deliveries
Fire Chief Leonard Morris warned that tankers carrying up to 6500 gallons pose a severe fire hazard to Medicine Hat's business area. The civic finance committee directed drafting a bylaw to cap deliveries at 2500 gallons per tanker.
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M.k
Leonard Morris
Civic Finance Committee
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Unanimous Nomination for Medicine Hat Redcliff Seat
Ken Biddell 33 year old Hat lawyer was nominated Thursday as Progressive Conservative candidate for Medicine Hat Redcliff in the June 17 provincial election. Biddell, born in Regina, has taught and practiced law in Medicine Hat for four and a half years with wife Betty and four children. The field also includes Helen Beny Gibson Lib, Harry Leinweber Socred, and Milt Reinhardt NDP.
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Lib
Harry Leinweber
Social Credit
Milt Reinhardt
NDP
Bandits Seize Gold Bars From London Bullion Firm
In Finsbury northeast London three masked men knocked out a watchman and escaped with 40 bars of gold valued at £200000. The robbery at Sharps Pixley and Company occurred just after noon, with the thieves driving away in a car. The firm remains one of the few bullion brokers still operating in Britain.
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