Churchill blames Kremlin on world rule aims in Boston speech
In a Boston address Winston Churchill warned that the Kremlin seeks global dominance and urged steadfast unity against tyranny. He asserted that without the atomic bomb’s deterrent, Europe might have fallen to communism and London faced bombardment, though he said war is not inevitable.
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Landmarks in History of Canada
Canadian Press style timeline lists key dates in Confederation. July 1 1867 the Dominion of Canada formed from Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. May 12 1870 Manitoba joins as fifth province. April 2 1871 British Columns joins Confederation. May 23 1873 Prince Edward Island enters Confederation. Sept 1 1905 Saskatchewan and Alberta align with other provinces. Dec 12 1931 Statute of Westminster grants legislative equality. March 31 1949 Newfoundland joins as 10th province.
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Russia denounces new treaty as anti Soviet move
Moscow denounces the North Atlantic pact as an offensive instrument aimed at limiting Soviet influence. A Soviet memorandum to seven sponsors calls the accord openly aggressive and contrary to UN aims, asserting it violates postwar treaties and will not be used to attack anyone. Tass released the transmission to the United States Britain France Belgium Canada The Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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Charley’s Aunt Still Ran After 57 Years in Theatre History
The St. Thomas Times Journal recalls Charley’s Aunt with posters showing a woman in old fashioned dress and a twinkle in her eye. It notes the long run since 1892 in London and later success as a musical comedy in New York, praising its global popularity and enduring humor.
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Things To Know About Canada's 10th Province
St Johns the capital island s commercial heart population 60 000 Corner Brook west coast pulp land paper population 5090 Grand Falls central pulp and Paper population 5000 Buchanan central copper and zinc Wabana on Bell Island iron Port Aux Basques southwest forry terminus with Canada Carbonear Burin Bay Roberts Harbor Grace Trinity Bonavista east coast Grand Bank Harbor Breton Ramea south coast St Anthony Twillingate Englee north coast St Barbe Bonne Bay Port au Port west coast Battle Harbor Labrador all fishing centres Chief industries Fish about 35000000 a year Forest products 18000000 Mines 10000000
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Big Shipping Battle Seen on East Coast Strike
OTTAWA April 1 A rough battle for control of sea going labor on the east coast shaped up today after a strike call by the Canadian Seamen's Union against all Canadian flag deep sea ships. The action aims to tie up almost 90 ships pitting 6000 C S U members against the Seafarers International Union AFL affiliated group with 90000 U.S. members.
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Monarch Blesses Canadian Newfoundland Union
Ottawa reports the king in a message conveyed by Viscount Alexander blessing Confederation between Canada and Newfoundland. The ceremony on Parliament Hill featured a guard of honor and artillery salutes as Newfoundland’s arch was carved on the Peace Tower. The king expressed loyalty and good wishes for the unified dominion from sea to sea.
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Important Newfoundland History y Dates
Newfoundland history milestones listed: 1497 Cabot discovers. 1533 Gilbert claims for Britain. 1728 first governor. 1763 Labrador dependent. 1832 representative government. 1855 responsible government. 1869 union with Canada defeated. 1895 Canada rejects union. 1984 economy collapse and commission government. 1946 constitutional convention. 1948 votes for union. 1949 Confederation sealed.
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Budget Under Attack From P's CLF
The CCF and Progressive Conservatives pressed for non-confidence in the government over the 1949 50 budget as debate opened. Both motions target Ways and Means review, with Social Credit joining to oppose tax measures. Macdonnell chairs the PC motion. Coldwell leads the CCF amendment calling for three specific non-confidence grounds. Leaders and speakers include Law, Melvor, Zaplitny, Marquis, and Rogs.
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New TB Drug Promising From US Army Research
Washington April 1 a new and promising treatment for lung tuberculosis has been developed by United States army researchers. They caution many more cases must be treated before definite appraisal. The method combines tuberculin-a with streptomycin in a two step approach to open blocked blood pathways and then attack the germs, with streptomycin described as the most effective drug yet found against tuberculosis germs.
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Newfoundland joins Canada after 400 years of British rule
Newfoundland formally becomes Canada's tenth province at 11 59 p m marking a quiet, controversial union. Kingdoms, a sea hunt and a simple ceremony featured Sir Albert Walsh receiving a citizenship certificate for all Newfoundlanders. Messages of welcome poured in from nine provinces as Newfoundlanders, though proud of their new status, largely kept celebrations low key.
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Jailed in Moscow by Anna Louise Strong
The account details a prisoner’s confusion over charges and rumored justice as she endures days in a stark Moscow jail. She recalls waiting for contact, pondering embassies and Molotov, and gaining brief prison roof exercise after long hours of isolation.
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Bradley Appointed Secretary of State in Newfoundland move
Prime Minister St Laurent announced the appointment of F Gordon Bradley as secretary of state and Newfoundland’s first federal cabinet representative during Parliament Hill ceremonies marking Newfoundland’s entry as the tenth province. MacKinnon resigns to become minister without portfolio. Bradley, 61, a top criminal lawyer, formerly Newfoundland attorney-general.
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Union Glance Union Glance Canadian Union Expands Dominion
The Canadian Press reports Newfoundland joining Canada would boost the Dominion’s population to about 14.2 million, add a ninth province by population and seventh by area, create a 14th city Saint John’s with 66 000 residents, and extend the land mass and coastal reach from Cape Race to Queen Charlotte Islands while keeping the US border unchanged.
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St Laurent Welcomes Newfoundland Into Confederation as Equal Partner
Prime Minister St Laurent welcomed Newfoundland into confederation as a full equal partner sharing in Canada’s work and wealth. The ceremony on Parliament Hill announced J Garden Bradley as Canadian secretary of state, the first Newfoundland representative in the federal cabinet, as Viscount Alexander read a kingly message.
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Smallwood to form provisional government in Newfoundland
Ss Mallwood asked to form a provisional government in St John’s Newfoundland amid post‑confederation uncertainty. Joseph R Smallwood named to lead interim administration until an election is held.
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