Correspondence with Michael Wardell : January 1963-February 1963. 1963 Jan. 6 - Feb. 23.

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Correspondence with Michael Wardell : January 1963-February 1963. 1963 Jan. 6 - Feb. 23.

Letters, newspaper clippings, telegrams and soundscribers concerning: Diefenbaker's political situation--his nuclear arms policy, his relationship with Robert N. Thompson and members of the PC party, his confrontation with Pearson, his address given during the "non-confidence" debate of the 25th Parliament; the Atlantic Development Board--Stanfield's opposition to Wardell being appointed Chairman, Diefenbaker's delay in making the announcement and Wardell's appointment as Chairman for five years; Beaverbrook's, Olive Diefenbaker's and Edwy Cooke's health problems; construction of a theatre in Fredericton and Beaverbrook's desire to name it "The Playhouse" (copy of plaque inscription included); Dr. Jewett and his proposed trip to England to interview doctors to practice in New Brunswick; New Brunswick Symphony Orchestra; Beaverbrook Art Gallery--Maritime Exhibition, changes to existing sky lights; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) student demonstration against Wardell including publication of anti-Wardell material in UNB's student newspaper; Diefenbaker to receive "Freedom of the City of London" (England); Beaverbrook's gift of a silver snuff box to Wardell; Edwy Cooke's trip to western Canada to select paintings for the Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Canada Council grant of 2000 dollars toward cost); Diefenbaker's gift of a print to President Kennedy; Wardell's desire to write a story on the Royal Securities Corporation and Beaverbrook's start and Wardell's query as to whether Beaverbrook wished his name to be added to the Canadian Privy Council.

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