Canada to unveil maple leaf flag design this week
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Pearson will reveal the maple leaf flag design Wednesday and open debate within days. MPs show divided tactics with some Conservatives pushing for an election while government weighs whether to use a one stage resolution or full legislation. The rumored preferred design features three red leaves on white with blue side bars.
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Rockefeller and Wagner Charged Over Discrimination Claims
Bronx court issued summonses against Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Mayor Robert Wagner on misappropriation claims linked to racial bias in hiring for a $38 million terminal market project financed with public funds. Civil rights leader filed the application.
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NEW York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Robert F. Wagner
Bronx
Calgary Alderman Russell resigns over redevelopment clash
Alderman Dave Russell, 32, told Calgary city council he resigned from the Alberta firm Rule Wynn and Rule after being asked to choose between his architect role and political activity. He cited pressure from pressure groups for his stance against the $35 million City CPR downtown redevelopment plan, saying the firm bore no blame. He hoped for no punitive action against the company and noted public indignation but believed it landed on the wrong people.
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Dave Russell
Alberta
Rule, Wynn and
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Alderman Russell
Church week in Hat? Public School Board weighs request
The Public School Board in Kitchener Ontario will consider a request from the local church and school committee to declare September 20 27 as church and school week. The plan aims to include church ministers and others before approval. The committee chair Lorne R Schantz notes the slogan Every Child in Sunday School Church or Synagogue is observed in Ontario towns since 1947 in Niagara Peninsula. Trustees favor religion in schools but worry the week would disrupt the current schedule and place extra burden on principals.
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Kitchener, Ont
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Kitchener
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Niagara Penninsula
Lorne R. Schantz
J. L. Levinson
Canadians Return Fire In Turkish Cypriot Clash Near Kyrenia
UN backed Canadian troops escorting Greek Cypriot harvesters in northern Cyprus opened fire after heavy Turkish Cypriot gunfire. No casualties. three bullets hit a civilian vehicle. Maj. Pat Tremblay led the Royal 22nd Regiment contingent. A cease-fire was negotiated with Turkish Cypriot forces at St Hilarion Castle.
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Quebec
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Nicosia
United Nations
St. Hilarion
Peru Riots After Soccer Disaster Leave 328 Dead
Police in Lima brace for more unrest after the worst sports disaster in the city. A stampede at National Stadium during a 1-0 Olympic qualifier led to 328 dead, 1,000 injured, and 122 unidentified victims. Rioting spread to San Marcos University with tear gas and arrests as authorities blamed locked exits for the tragedy.
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Lima
San Marcos University
Jorge de Asambuja
Asambuja
Colored margarine to go on sale June first
The Alberta Legislature approved sale of colored margarine at its spring session. Wholesalers said supplies would reach Medi cine Hat retailers this week and be on sale June first. The product bears an orange tint visible through the wrapper and will carry the same price per pound as white margarine.
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Medicine Hat
Alberta
Thant denounces atomic bomb use in Viet Nam
UN Secretary General U Thant condemned any proposal to employ atomic weapons for destructive purposes. He stated that anyone proposing such use is out of his mind and voiced opposition to atomic weapons anywhere under any circumstances. He also discussed UN financing, Cyprus extension, Congo aid, and cautious Southeast Asia roles.
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United Nations
U Thant
Barry Goldwater
South Viet Nam
Mr. Thant
Thant
Southeast Asia
Security Council
Cyprus
Canada
U.S
Guardsman shot in race battle in Cambridge Md
In Cambridge Maryland a National Guardsman was shot and three others injured during a clash between integrationists and troops using bayonets and tear gas. About 150 demonstrators, most Black, marched near Race Street as whites shouted taunts. A curfew was imposed and guardsmen formed a line to restore order.
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Cambridge
George M. Gelston
Race Street
Gelston
Alberta vetoes board to control river waters
Alberta proposes to retain water from the Saskatchewan river systems for its own use, while allowing Saskatchewan and Manitoba to receive essential supplies. Chief engineer R. E. Bailey argues against creation of interprovincial water boards and emphasizes provincial sovereignty with equitable sharing, noting Alberta's mountain sources and rising future municipal and industrial needs.
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Calgary
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
R. E. Bailey
Alberta Water Resources Department
Quappelle
Assiniboine
Myr. Bailey
Nation Monarchy Issue Bypassed In Flag Tussle
Ottawa Prime Minister Pearson tried to keep the monarchy issue off the flag row as debate continued. He warned of the danger of involving the Queen while Tory critics led by John Diefenbaker pressed about communications on the flag question.
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John Diefenbaker
House of Commons
Canada
Jean Lesage
Quebec
Paul Gerin-Lajoie
Charlottetown
Ireland
Debate on flags and crown in Canada grows in Ottawa
The flag dispute mirrors deeper questions about monarchy in Canada. Pierre Trudeau era views clash with Red Ensign supporters and Quebec’s stance, as security concerns rise for an October royal visit to Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
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