French cabinet to join Canal Users Association with safeguards
The French cabinet decided to join the Canal Users Association while preserving the principle of international administration of the waterway. Britain set October 1 for a third London Suez conference at ambassadorial level to implement SCUA, with 17 nations attending. France seeks solidarity with Britain amid Nasser's stance as talks continue.
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Calgary University Project Forecast By Art Dixon
Alberta MLA Art Dixon says a new Calgary University is ready to sign and should start within a year. The plan follows Edmonton enrollment saturation and includes 200 acres of land in northwest Calgary donated by the city for a peppercorn price.
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Somoza Shot at Reception in Nicaragua
President Anastasio Somoza was shot three times during a reception near Managua. The assailant was beaten to death by the crowd. Somoza’s condition was described as delicate, with injuries to arm leg and stomach.
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Lovers of Art Triumph Calgary Nude Painting
Art dealer Bernard Talbot sold a Michael Gergely oil painting of a nude for $600 and kept it in the shop window until the following Saturday despite protests from women. Det. Sgt. George Kempt, head of the police morality department, said there will be no action or prosecution.
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Train wreck injuries alarm professors in a grim scene
In a stark dialogue two professors face injuries after a horrific train wreck. John groans Goodbye Charles. I’m done for. Charles urges him not to end his sentence with a preposition in a tense last exchange.
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Ottawa Letter on Sabre Jets Sale to Israel Timing
Douglas Leiterman notes the Canada Israel Sabre jets sale was announced Friday morning to align with George Drew’s retirement. He questions whether Western powers used timing to influence Nasser or show defiance over Suez while Israel appears less threatened and canal dues groups assist in stabilizing the region.
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Edmonton Sunny Skies Amid Frost Tonight Then Warm
The Edmonton forecast says sunny skies for most of Alberta on Sunday with frost tonight. Daytime highs near 60 after noon, but a cool air mass to the north brings showers and cooler temps. Previous day highs ranged from 59 to 67 in Calgary Lethbridge Moose Jaw and Swift Current with lows from 30 to 46.
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Montgomerie Joins Aldermanic Race in Medicine Hat
Tom Montgomerie announces candidacy for alderman in Medicine Hat seeking re election era details note two former terms in 1920s served under Mayors Brown and Huckvale. He is a contractor and landowner near Hilda, Canadian Engineers veteran, police magistrate for twenty years. He chairs Local Employment Advisory Committee and directs Canadian Club and Credit Union active in Red Cross Work. Other candidates include Lorne Thompson and Jack Starritt nominations open Sept 26 in city council chambers.
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Walter Huckvale
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Virginia passes full anti‑mixing in schools package
The Virginia general assembly acted to block interracial mixing in public schools as part of Governor Thomas B. Stanley’s legislation package. Rich details on the political move and its regional reactions are noted in the report.
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Virginia General Assembly
Thomas B. Stanley
Six Candidates Consider Lead for PCs After Drew Resigns
Ottawa CP report notes a half dozen Tory figures seen as potential leaders after Hon George Drew quits as PC leader. Front runners include John Diefenbaker Donald Fleming Davie Fulton and George Hees with others John B Hamilton and Dr Sydney E Smith also named. Premier Frost of Ontario rejects federal bid. Senate seats discussed as possible future path for Drew.
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Prince Albert
Sask
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Toronto Broadview
National Progressive Conservative Party Association
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York West
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University of Toronto
Football Game On Bums Crumbs Set Friday Night Match
Friday night's postponed football game between Medicine Hat High School and St. Theresa Academy will be played tonight at 8 p.m. at Athletic Park officials said. The Bums and Crumbs will appear at halftime to demonstrate proper football play. Page three lists the lineups.
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Suez Plan Holds After London Conference
The week’s news notes a second Suez Conference in London where 16 shipping powers back a watered down plan to counter Egypt’s canal seizure. No boycott or pilots mandate. aim to keep CANAL operations and coordinate with the United Nations, with loans from the U.S. aid. George Alexander Drew, 20 at the 1914 war, is profiled as a notable officer and writer.
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