Scrawled note links Rivard to vast heroin scheme in trial
In Laredo a scrawled French note seized during the Lucien Rivard drug conspiracy trial provides a focal point. Marie Ida Caron testified fear drove her to join her husband on a Mexico City trip and to withhold information, while details of envelopes and Stratford Connecticut references tie to Rivard and a $33 million heroin operation.
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Laredo
Tex
Lucien Rivard
Mexico City
U.S
Marie Ida Caron
Joseph Michel Caron
Connecticut
Montreal
Julien Gagnon
Rivard
Caron
Rio Grande
Europe
Gagnon
Jerry Massey
Joseph Raymond Jones
Frank Coppola
Bridgeport
Conn
Charles Emile Groleau
Stradford Connecticut
Stratford
India opens ears to peace appeals during war talks
New Delhi said it would consider peace appeals from President Johnson and accused Pakistan of political maneuvering. Shiast ri accused Ayub Khan of trying to beguile the world, while a ceasefire process with Thant stalled as Pakistan did not respond.
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India
New Delhi
Johnson
Pakistan
Washington
Governmnt
Mohammad Ayub Khan
Rawelpindi
United States
Ayub
Kashmir
Shastri
U Thant
Indian Defence Ministry
Sialkot
All India Radio
Gujarat
Rajastan
Thant
Edwards Appointed to City Tourism Council Post
Alderman Jack Edwards was named the city's representative on the new Medicine Hat Tourist Council at a Civic Finance Committee meeting. The council aims to boost tourism and will study plans for a trailer camp near the city.
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Ald
Jack Edwards
Medicine Hat
Car thief snatches engine from Rochester repair call
Mrs. Allen Ottman of Brighton reported car trouble and a repairman opened the hood to find the engine had been stolen. The incident occurred in Rochester, New York, as the vehicle was being inspected for the malfunction.
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Rochester
N.Y
Allen Ottman
Brighton
Lower drinking age proposed at police chiefs conference
Niagara Falls Ontario CP reports at the 60th annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Police Chiefs a proposal to lower Canada’s drinking age to 16 from 21 sparked debate. Support came from Regina and Edmonton officials, while Toronto Halifax Calgary and Montreal chiefs opposed, citing liquor laws and teen crime concerns.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Canada
Canadian Association of Police Chiefs
J. H. Carpenter
Lethbridge
Alta
Chief Carpenter
Mackey
Cookson
Sloan
Sloane
Martin urges majority Liberal win in Canada vote
Exter nal Affairs Minister Martin told about 400 in London Ontario that a strong majority government is essential in the fifth federal election campaign. He endorsed Liberal candidate Margaret Fullerton for London riding and argued federal provincial fiscal ties require decisive central leadership. He credited Pearson with Liberal gains and noted unemployment and prosperity under the 1962 66 government.
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London
Ont
Martin
Canada
Margaret Fullerton
J. A. Irvine
Fullerton
Pearson
Baker quits politics after denouncing Diefenbaker medieval policies
Quebec lawyer and former transport minister Mr. Balcer Baker withdraws from politics after condemning Diefenbaker era policies as medieval and incomprehensible. He attacked national unity and Quebec's role, backing Fleming previously but now leaving to practice law and perhaps write.
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Diefenbaker
Quebec
Baker
Trois-Rivieres
Balcer
Jean Methot
Mr. Diefenbaker
Fleming
Thompson predicts gains for Social Credit in 1962 election
Ottawa reports Social Credit Leader Robert Thompson says the November 8 vote will not yield a majority government but will boost his party. He notes no campaign in Quebec, where 1962 results saw 20 seats before splits reduced Quebec gains to five. All five former Social Credit MPs plan not to run again.
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Ottawa
Social Credit
Robert Thompson
Quebec
Ralliement Des Creditistes
Premier Manning Refuses Greenhouse Tax Rebates
In Medicine Hat Premier Manning calls a proposed rebate “very tricky” and says tax adjustments are not his government’s duty. City officials note education and hospital costs are already covered by province, with the city planning to refund taxes only if permitted.
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Manning
Harry Weiner
Civic Finance Committee
Herb Knodel
Knodel
Harry Leinweber
Medicine Hat
Jack Edwards
Weiner
Gibson seeks fifth term on City Council
Ald. Helen Beny Gibson announces she will run for a fifth two year term. She notes uncertainty earlier and says personal matters are resolved. Gibson serves on the Civic Finance Committee Regional Planning Commission Medicine Hat Health Unit Board and Library Board.
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Helen Beny Gibson
Ald
Gibson
Civic Finance
Regional Planning Commission
Medicine Hat Health Unit Board
Library Board
Peter Simpson
Willard Lutes
Prairie grain crops hit by heavy snows and wet weather
Prairie provinces face big losses from prolonged wet weather and heavy snows. Alberta and Saskatchewan report low temperatures and frost while Manitoba enjoys sunny spells. Officials warn yields and grain quality will drop, with potential multi‑million losses across the West.
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Alberta Wheat Pool
Calgary
Prairie
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Rocky Mountain
Manitoba
Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Saskatchwan
Warmer Weather Seen For Alberta Saskatchewan Drying Drought
Forecasters predicted an upward temperature trend across Alberta and Saskatchewan with at least five dry days for soaked grain. The Dominion Weather Office in Edmonton said warmer conditions should spread south from Yukon and northern British Columbia with brisk winds aiding drying.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Boileau
Edmonton
Dominion Weather Office
Weather Office
Northwestern
Berta
Yukon
British Columbia
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Charles Groleau
Hind Gagnon
Border Town
Edwards
Saskatoon
Resolutions Committee
Car
Leon Baker
Leon Balcer
Dief
Bakcer
Donald Fleming
Diefenbaker Party
Thompson
Mr. Knodel
Gordon Sissons
Little
THE
Prairies
W. J. Parker
Manitoba Pool Elevators
L. A. Boileau
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
United Grain Growers
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