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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1963
Page
1
Ottawa liberal government returns to Parliament after a 58 day recess with two major sparks expected. Federal trusteeship over five maritime unions is seen as a curb on Great Lakes labor violence while the Canada pension plan faces stiff union and insurance lobby opposition.
Ottawa reports discuss a proposed MPs’ half vote system to ease northern representation and finance a higher old age pension. The plan includes creating two northern territories and adding a full time northern MP, with about 30 ridings to receive half votes.
The city’s centennial panel plans Canada birthday projects and invites citizens and civic groups to submit suggestions. Provisional chairman Donald S. Hawthorne notes three initial meetings set procedures and council liaison, and calls for ideas by writing Hawthorne at the Chamber of Commerce Building.
In British Columbia the September 30 election focuses on the Social Credit power policy. Premier Bennett and E Davie Fulton clash over the Peace and Columbia river projects. Fulton labels Bennett a mad man while Bennett calls Fulton a janitor. The government backs simultaneous development of the Peace dam and Columbia project with work ongoing on the Peace dam and treaty ratification advancing. Opponents propose delaying or halting the Peace dam or canceling or reordering Columbia development. Strachan supports integrated river development and Perrault suggests stopping the Peace dam midway for future completion.
London observers speculate Prime Minister Macmillan may resign after the Denning report. The Daily Telegraph notes age and a possible new leader before Christmas, while party figures say no snap vote this fall and a 1964 election remains possible if he steps down.
Bri tain the United States and West Germany discuss cold war issues in preparation for a Saturday meeting of the three nuclear powers. Indonesian air force shock troops deployed to West Kalimantan to build air strips near the Sarawak border. President Kennedy sharpens critique of Goldwater foreign policy ideas warning against retreat.
Ottawa CP announces sharp increases in postal rates for printed matter registered mail special delivery service money orders and C O D parcels by Post master General Denis. Registration fees rise 35 to 60 cents based on indemnity. existing rates 20 to 40 cents. Special delivery letters rise to 25 cents from 10. special delivery parcels to 35 cents from 20.
Eight attackers rammed a Martin's Bank truck near Swanley Kent, subduing six guards and fleeing with 90000 in bank notes. Initial reports claimed gold bullion but police confirmed the loss was all notes. The raid lasted under a minute as a farmer witnessed the scene.
An Alberta Aviation Council official said the council still opposes jet training at the RCAF Penhold station. David R. Jacox of Edmonton, a council director, reported a Red Deer Chamber of Commerce delegation was heard Thursday night.
Washington reports a covert rift between Claude Jodoin of the Canadian Labour Congress and George Meany of the AFL-CIO. Infighting centers on Great Lakes labor operations and trusteeship of Canadian maritime unions. Meany allegedly dismisses private talks, straining former personal ties as negotiations stall.
In Ottawa, U S grain traders said a large sale of American wheat to the Soviet Union hinges on U S government approval. Burton Joseph cited reports of a potential 3 million ton deal worth about 250 million dollars, with talks on shipping schedules already under way. He noted the sale would be at world wheat prices and pledged U S interests would avoid shipments diverted to Cuba. He remained confident the sale will be allowed.
Ottawa notes the United States plans to dispose of part of its vast strategic materials stockpile. Canada warns orderly disposal is essential to prevent harming base metals markets and profits. US stockpile value cited at about 8.7 billion, with Canadian exports totaling 908 million last year. Kennedy said stockpiles were unduly large and profits may have been made by sellers.
E W Brunsden of Brooks was chosen president of Medicine Hat federal Progressive Conservative Association in a secret ballot defeating Ken Biddell. A resolution praising John Diefenbaker survived a near vote split and will move to Alberta and national meetings. Four rebels opposed parts of the motion though most supported leadership. The annual meeting also adopted a new constitution and Brunsden’s presidency followed H R A McMillan’s departure.
Four New York City men faced federal indictments in Brooklyn for conspiring to organize and promote a 59 student trip to Cuba last summer. Named defendants include Lee Levi Laub Philip Abbott Luce Stefan Martinez and Anatol Schlosser. The case alleges a committee recruited travelers and raised funds for the trip.
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