Grits to Buy Time On Railway Policy
Ottawa reports the Liberal government will commit 70 million dollars over the coming year to subsidize railways while delaying long term transportation measures. Subsidies include 50 million for current year and 20 million for next year, with additional funds for bridge and MFRA programs. action hinges on future parliamentary approval.
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Ottawa
Federal Board of Transport Commissioners
Ontario
MFRA
Canada
Atlantic
Sixman Royal Commission On Transportation
Mayor Weiner Defends Silence On Gibson Leinweber Mention
City Council clash over a possible provincial school grant led Mayor Harry Weiner to cut Alderman Helen Gibson short when she named Social Credit candidate Harry Leinweber. Weiner cited prior remarks by Gibson and feared repetition in council. Gibson said she planned to mention Leinweber’s statements and potential news on grants.
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Harry Weiner
Ald
Helen Gibson
Harry Leinweber
Social Credit
Medicine Hat-Redcliff
Gibson
Leinweber
Mr. Leinweber
Social Credit rally in Medicine Hat fizzles with Manning
A Medicine Hat rally titled by Premier E C Manning drew a weak turnout and was described as a fizzle. The News staff reporter Patrick J. Rof notes a modest crowd and muted enthusiasm despite the high-profile appearance.
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Patrick J. Rof
Social Credit
Medicine
E. C. Manning
Premier Manning Visit Falls Flat at Redcliff Meeting
About 1215 people filled 700 seats as Premier Manning spoke in Medicine Hat Redcliff. He offered no new policy remarks and avoided questions on daylight saving time and a city funding dispute while endorsing candidate Harry Leinweber and stressing government stability.
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Redcliff
Alberta
Manning
Harry Weiner
Babinet
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Harradence
Strom
Socred
Medicine Hat
Harry Leinweber
Fund tops $700 for flood victims aid in Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat’s relief fund for Fort Simpson and Hay River flood victims surpassed $700, standing at $699.27 after Wednesday's close. Donations came from Women of the Moose CPR Firemen's Wives Pythian Sisters Mayor Harry Weiner and others, with smaller gifts and loose change contributing the balance.
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Medicine Hat
Fort Simpson
Hay River
the Moose
CPR
Pythian Sisters
Harry Weiner
Seventh-day Adventist Welfare Group
Medicine Hatters
Parnelli Jones wins 500 mile race at Indianapolis
In Indianapolis the 47th Indianapolis 500 was won by Parnelli Jones with Jimmy Clark pressuring him at a record pace. The race featured a Scotsman guiding the pace as Jones claimed victory in a high speed finish.
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Indianapolis
Parnelli Jones
Jimmy Clark
Carnival Attracts Shoppers In Medicine Hat
Downtown stores in Medicine Hat opened a three day shopping carnival led by the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. Merchants highlighted window displays and posters while shoppers browsed bargain offers in sunny 80 degree weather.
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Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Torscher Mooted As Grit Hopeful In Cypress Nomination
With the Liberal Association nominating meeting nearing at noon, Bow Island farmer Edward Torscher is mentioned as a likely candidate to oppose Agriculture Minister Harry E. Strom in the June 17 provincial election. Mildred Jensen of Bow Island withdraws from consideration citing family and municipal pressures.
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Liberal Association of Cypress
Edward Torscher
Bow Island
Harry E. Strom
Torscher
Mildred Jensen
Association
Lynn Brower
Etzikom
Medicine Hat
John Donnachie
Calgary
Queens
Stampede Ticket Sales Set for June First
Stampede ticket chairman Chick Taylor announced reserved seats for this year go on sale June 1. Advance sales occur at the booth beside the Royal Bank from 2 to 4 p.m. for the first weeks. District residents may request reservations by writing to post office box 593 Medicine Hat. Brock Duncan named coordinator of street entertainment downtown during Stampede week.
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Stampede Ticket
Chick Taylor
Royal Bank
Medicine Hat
Stampede
Brock Duncan
City eyes full control of Hat power unit from Calgary Power
Medicine Hat council hints at acquiring Calgary Power Ltd. interest in the Hat's electricity generation. A 30 000 kilowatt unit installed a decade ago now backs Calgary Power and the city, with cost about 2 500 000 dollars. The town plans to boost its supply to meet a projected 38 000 kilowatt demand within ten years.
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City of
Medicine Hat
Calgary Power Ltd
Calgary
Chan Given Chance To Settle In Canada After Deportation Order
Immigration Minister Favreau told the Commons that fugitive Weldon Chan will receive at least 12 months in Canada if he surrenders to end his long deportation run. Chan disappeared 31 years ago after an order to deport him and his wife and daughter, who came to Canada from Hong Kong in 1958 as visitors. He was refused permission to become a landed immigrant, but his case is being reconsidered to allow him to rejoin his Vancouver family and adjust his status as an immigrant.
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Ottawa
Weldon Chan
Canada
Guy Favreau
The
Commons
Chan
Hong Kong
Favreau
Vancouver
Union Leader Shot Near Vancouver
Rod Heinekey 32 year old vice president for the West Coast of the Seafarers Union was lured from his Burnaby home by a phone call and shot from behind shrubs as he backed his car. The shotgun blast shattered the car window and pellets hit his right arm and hip.
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Vancouver
Rod Heinekey
Seafarers’ International Union
Ind
Station Plans To Be Studied
Plans for Medicine Hat's proposed new police building will be reviewed by the civic finance committee on Friday in a closed session.
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Medicine Hat
Civic Finance Committee
Pope John Shows Further Improvement Amid Illness
The Vatican reported further improvement in Pope John Paul II's condition as hemorrhages ceased for the moment. A cautiously optimistic communique cited successful treatment of hemorrhages caused by a stomach tumor and noted two medical examinations, with Dr. Gasbarrini ending his visit.
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Vatican City
Vatican
John
Pope John
Rome
Piero Mazzoni
Antonio Gasbarrini
Bologna
Medicine Hat Rainfall Totals Compare Yearly Records
Precipitation records from the Radio Range Meteorological Office at Medicine Hat Municipal Airport show 3.67 inches today up to 10 a.m. for 1963, below 1960 and 1962 totals but above 1961. The full year rainfall was 11.62 inches in 1960, 8.06 in 1961, and 10.07 in 1962, with the driest year on record 1886 at 6.72 inches and the wettest in 1927 at 25.28 inches. normal 13.55 inches based on 1921–1950.
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Radio Range Meteorological Office
Medicine Hat
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