Toll of Victoria Day fatalities tops 50 across Canada
The Canadian Press reports over the Victoria Day weekend 54 people died in Canada across highway accidents drownings fires and other causes. The breakdown cites Ontario 10 Quebec 13 British Columbia eight Nova Scotia three New Brunswick five Alberta none Saskatchewan Manitoba none Newfoundland one and Prince Edward Island none. Traffic deaths numbered 22, with drownings at 13 and fires at eight.
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Canada
Quebec
New Brunswick
British ‘ Columbia
Nova’ Scotia
Newfoundland
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Prince
Ward Sland
British
Cols
Cear
Birchehter
Ontario
French Nurse Genevieve de Galard Terraube Returns Home
Genevieve de Galard Terraube, the French Air Force nurse freed after 74 days at Dien Bien Phu, arrives in Hanoi to a hero’s welcome wearing a dusty combat uniform. She is celebrated by Brig. Gen. Christian de Castries and Gen. Rene Cogny, then whisked to rest before interviews.
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Hanoi
Dien“ Bien
Phu
Genevieve ‘de /Galard Terraube
Christian de Castries
Genevieve
The
Dien
Bien Puh
Rene; Cogny
Union
Orth Indo- China
G Dechaux
Air
Toouch
Dechaux
Monique’ Gilles
Dien’ ‘Bien’ Phu
DEIR
Paris
Roger de’ Galard Terraube
Panere
Dien ‘Bien Phu
Pedestrian Walk Guidelines Emphasize Right Side on Sidewalk
A safety note advises pedestrians to walk on the right side when practicable on sidewalks and to use the left side of the roadway if sidewalk walking is not possible. The guidance stresses lawful, safe conduct for those traveling on roads and streets.
Saskatchewan irrigation project proposal discussed in Ottawa
Prime Minister St Laurent said no decision yet on Saskatchewan's 50-50 cost sharing for the South Saskatchewan river irrigation project. He noted letters between Premier Douglas and the federal government require Saskatchewan approval before tabling, while Diefenbaker urged public disclosure to illuminate ongoing negotiations.
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Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Laurent
Ce ‘Douglas
Sti” “Laurent
St. Laurent
Diefenbaker
Douglas
Hazen
CCE
Assiniboia
S ‘Etter
St. “Laurent
New Traffic Lights Go Into Operation At Noon
Three new traffic lights at the corner of Sixth Ave and First St began functioning at noon today. The installation passed with little fanfare but drew many motorists who were unaware of the change.
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Planta
Edmonton Weather Returns to Cool Cloudy Skies
Cool unsettled weather moves into Alberta today with cloudy skies across all regions. Wednesday will see near sixty degrees with rain tonight and a slightly cooler air mass.
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Edmonton
Alberta
A. Waternoon
Smilestones: Fragmentary Chat Sparks Domestic Tension
A fractured text excerpt hints at marital strain with lines about fatigue, a wife, and daily routines. The garbled dialogue implies tension over communication and domestic habits, leaving details unclear but suggesting a domestic argument.
Saturday in the forest reserve found
A report notes that an event occurred Saturday in the forest reserve with limited readable details from the page fragment. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable in the accessible text.
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Hell F
River Recedes After Peak Flood Threats
The South Saskatchewan River's peak near 15.47 feet receded to 14.47 feet this morning, keeping flows well below normal. Flood risk to city low areas remains if the river unexpectedly backs up, with outfalls from Ross and Seven creeks monitored and building heights at 12 feet continuing to pose a concern.
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Saskatchewan
Deak
Ross
Six Injured in Lacombe Car Crash
Lacombe Alberta reporters say six people were injured in a car crash during the week. Violet Brodensky of Red Deer is in Edmonton hospital with severe back injuries. The other occupants Emma Green Peter Chompszyn Ernest Pichl Geibbet Hopp and Donna Magee, all of Red Deer, were taken to Lacombe hospital.
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Lacombe
Alta
Violet Brodensky
Edmonton
Lacombe Hospital
Emma Green
Peter Chompszyn
Ernest Pichl
Géibbet Hopp
Donna Magee
Red Deer
Edmonton doctors fail to save leukemia struck boy
A five year old boy Dale Porter, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Porter of Edmonton, died after a prolonged battle with leukemia. He underwent multiple treatments since December, including a tonsillectomy, transfusions, and cortisone therapy, with a move to Edmonton for new drug trials. Despite brief improvements, his condition worsened and he died Sunday at Edmonton General Hospital. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
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Edmonton “Hospital
Dale Porter
Kenneth le" Porter
S.W
Edmonton
General Hospital
Calgary
Ed-monton
Porter
Sidney- Farber
Boston
Dale
Family Feud Case Sees Lust Sentencing Considerations
Justice Cairns noted Lust's time in custody and prior assault conviction while stating the offence carries a maximum ten years. The case centered on a family feud with chief witness Ronald Harvey Schlenker recounting actions with Emil Lust including a March visit to Lethbridge Arlington Hotel and a threatening letter Lust authored to Fred Seitz. Officers returned Lust to Lethbridge jail after brief discussions with his wife and daughter.
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Ronald “Harvey
Schlenker
RCMP
Lethbridge
Emil ‘Lust
Arlington Hotel
Lust
Fred Seitz
Identification of unknown woman found near city outskirts
May 15 body found by district farmer Edwin Schlencker while plowing near the eastern city limits about 150 yards north of the main Trans Canada highway. RCMP report no superficial foul play evidence. Clothing matches a woman who reportedly left a train on December 8.
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Edwin
Schlencker
RCMP
Shere
Canada may abolish death penalty says RCMP official
REGINALD HARDY reports Ottawa says Canada should abolish the death penalty as a refuge for U.S. gangsters. Commissioner Nicholson of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police testified before a parliamentary committee that he believes most officers share this view and fears risks of wrongful executions and U S invaders. He cited rum-running days to illustrate potential temptations and noted lotteries as a separate issue under discussion.
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Reginald
Hardy
Ottawa
Canada
United States
HE Nicholson
Royal Canadian “Mounted Police
Nicholson
U.S
Ake
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