Pearson signals possible fall general election decision
Prime Minister Pearson said he will announce within a week whether to call a general election this fall. He aims to meet a self imposed deadline of next Wednesday and will notify the parliamentary press gallery when ready. He described cabinet talks on the agenda including a $1.25 minimum wage for CNR hotel workers and a federal arena grant.
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Canada Hesitates Over Joining the OAS
Ottawa signals from Prime Minister Pearson and External Affairs Minister Martin suggest no immediate move to join the Organization of American States. Officials say timing is uncertain while past crises and regional tensions test the hemispheric body. The idea has haunted Canadian policy since the 1920s, with fluctuations tied to Cuban and Dominican Republic events.
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Pakistani Downs Four Indian Planes in Kashmir Clash
Rawalpindi reported that Pakistani air force planes shot down four Indian planes over Chamb inside Indian territory during a clash in Kashmir. Pakistan claimed Indian aggression and cross-border strikes, with infantry and Patton tanks supporting actions in the Chamba sector.
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Rusk apologizes over Singapore incident letter
The State Department confirmed Secretary Rusk sent a letter of apology to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew for improper activities by certain U.S. officials in Singapore. Lee cited a bribe offer and an arrest of a CIA official. the letter was dated August 15, 1961, and Kennedy administration disciplinary review was promised.
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Diefenbaker Plans Alberta Campaign Swing
Leader John Diefenbaker is set for Sept 10 and 11 visits to Lethbridge and Medicine Hat as part of a potential early campaign in southern Alberta. The Medicine Hat meeting, an evening event, would mark his third stop in the city, with Peter Lougheed expected to accompany him.
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OAS ends Dominican crisis with provisional government
After four months of turmoil an OAS backed plan installs Hector Garcia Godoy as interim president. The provisional government will work to form elections within nine months while a 11,000-strong peacekeeping force from the U.S. and Latin America remains in Santo Domingo.
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Canons onDivorce May Be Changed By Church Synod
Vancouver CP reports the 22nd general synod weighs far reaching reforms to allow remarriage after divorce. Proposals include a tribunal for remarriage cases and a simpler diocese led process, with strong debate over doctrinal limits and civil court influence. The Toronto diocese favors a streamlined system and potential civil basis for hearers decisions.
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Plymouth violence erupts in race clash after demonstration
In Plymouth North Carolina a brief white and Negro clash ended with two whites injured and two Negroes arrested after a pistol was fired during a confrontation on Main Street. Police detained suspects as troopers restored order amid national desegregation developments and a Natchez curfew debate.
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Public hearings set on CPR Dominion train cancellation
The Canadian Pacific Railway must halt its plan to discontinue The Dominion passenger train while a series of public hearings are held in Winnipeg Vancouver Calgary Regina Ottawa and Port Arthur. The board ordered CPR to file a full report by Sept 15 detailing revenues expenditures displacement and alternative transport plans.
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Betsy Reaches Hurricane Strength Near Puerto Rico
Hurricane Betsy drifted 300 miles north of Puerto Rico and 900 miles east-southeast of Miami. A seeding experiment to weaken Betsy was canceled due to land threat as a high pressure system pushed the storm westward renewing hurricane strength with winds at least 80 mph.
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Ground Fire Downs Helicopter Northwest of Saigon
Four Americans and one Vietnamese were killed when a helicopter went down 25 miles northwest of Saigon in Binh Duong province near Ben Cat, believed struck by Communist ground fire. Rescue efforts failed to locate a Navy pilot after his plane caught fire in North Vietnam. Casualties rose with 9 Americans killed in action last week and 250 wounded, while South Vietnamese losses reached 180 killed in action for the week ending August 28. North Vietnam warned of a protracted war as Premier Pham Van Dong rejected U.S. peace terms.
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Fred Hall Scores Second Ace at Medicine Hat Club
Fred Hall fired a four wood for a hole in one on the 242 yard par two fifth hole at Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club. He followed with a nine hole total of 36 strokes aided by Len Brown Vic Link and George Hall.
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