Fresh Attacks Upon Measure Are Predicted
The $3,102,000,150,000 administration foreign aid bill survived rough handling in the U.S. House and moved toward the Senate. The measure passed 237 to 86 after last minute changes removing two administration opposed amendments. Opponents planned new onslaughts in debate as the bill faced continued opposition from Republicans and Southern Democrats.
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Miners Being Laid Off Hansell Attacks Halton Bias
In a Commons exchange on CBC coverage, Rev E G Hansell labeled London commentator Matthew Halton biased and a socialist after A L Smithton accused Halton of being a "character assassin" on air. Hansell defended CBC's news, criticized American commentators for dirt digging, and said he does not listen to Halton. Halten, a noted Canadian newspaperman from Pincher Creek, was discussed in the debate.
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London
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Lack of Orders Hits Alberta Coal Miners
Alberta coal mines face a pre war seasonal slowdown with over 1,000 workers idled. Four Drumheller valley mines closed while strip mines in the Pass cut operations. Unemployment claims rose as new benefits applications reached 705 this week. Mass meetings are planned in Drumheller to protest policy with federal and provincial officials invited.
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Drumheller
John Crawford
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unemployment insurance commission
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Coleman
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house of commons
Drumheller area
Army to Fight Mosquitoes in Ottawa
Ottawa April 1 The Canadian army has declared war on mosquitoes. Five large spray machines mounted on trucks will aerosolize a foggy oil and DDT mixture to combat infestations along with two units already deployed last year.
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Canadians plan Oshawa film factory on McLaughlin estate
A group of Canadian financiers aims to buy the 475 acre R. S. McLaughlin estate in Oshawa 30 miles east of Toronto to build a motion picture complex. Spokesman R G McMullen said Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger are definitely interested. Powell is due in Canada this month.
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Alberta oil pipeline to reach Great Lakes by year end
Dr. O B Hopkins president of Interprovincial Pipe Line Co says the 1 188 mile crude line from Edmonton will move Alberta oil to eastern markets this fall and reach the Great Lakes by year end. Current schedule aims for one of the fastest construction jobs in pipeline history.
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Interprovincial Pipe Line Co
Newfoundland Confed Birthday Sparks Mixed Hopes
Newfoundlanders mark one year as Canadians with a Corner Brook survey showing mixed hopes for the future. Twillingate residents doubt the gains from Confederation while St John’s officials worry over rising costs. Premier Smallwood criticizes the slow price drop and a royal commission is planned. A separate Prague note reports John R Higgins expelled as US news presence.
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Husband Wife Team Aims World Round Trip Record
San Francisco April 1 The 27 year old Dianna and 26 year old Bob Bixby started at 6 3 a m for Newark New Jersey in a twin engine Mosquito bomber to attempt a world round trip record of 73 hours 5 minutes 1 second set by Bill Ohem in 1947 They plan stops at Newark Paris Cairo Karachi Calcutta Tokyo and Midway Island with San Francisco as the terminus.
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Prowse Criticizes Alberta Oil Policy In Legislature
Liberal Leader J Harper Prowse told Alberta's legislature that rationing kept crude oil prices artificially high and advantaged large firms over independents. Mines minister N E Tanner denied the charge, defending conservation aims while agreeing some price effects affected gasoline costs. The bill to unify gas and oil regulations passed committee, despite Prowse’s objections to tying production allowables to market demand.
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J. Harper Prowse
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N. E. Tanner
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British Columbia
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Commons Debates Trade Matters Optimistic Howe
Canadian Trade Minister Howe told the Commons Canada can raise exports to the United States in 1950 while trading less with other nations. He cited staple exports like wheat flour metals lumber pulp and paper and said the 1950 wheat price would be announced next Wednesday. Opposing MPs resisted optimism noting Britain and bilaterally focused trade as alternatives. The session also marked Newfoundland’s first anniversary as part of Canada and established a Commons radio committee last spurred since 1847.
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Vancouver-Quadra
Attlee Gains Strength as Britain’s Deadlock Deepens
London April. Clement Richard Attlee shows buoyancy amid party weakness and parliament deadlock. Described as eminently gettable, he grows more defiant. his speeches sharpen on the spur of the moment, he jokes, and as government prestige slips his personal popularity rises. At 67, he has led Labour for 15 years, longer than any in its history.
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Americans in Crew Cut Debate Sparks Fashion Feud
In London April 1 Reuters Savile Wighton reports Americans defend crew cuts as stylish amid British taunts. The Tailor and Cutter mock English tailoring while calling the U S hairstyle a Hiroshima stubby, provoking a transatlantic clash over taste and grooming.
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Expanding Water Hole Threatens Shelton Farm
Walter Cooke of Shelton Valley faces a sinking land disaster as a growing water hole on his west Shelton farm swallows his strawberry patch and endangers the house. State Geologist Sheldon Glover says peat beneath the surface has contracted, leaving no support, despite gravel fills and neighbor help.
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Chamber backs reciprocal defence goods trade with Canada
The United States Chamber of Commerce endorsed a plan for reciprocal buying of defence goods and materials between the United States and Canada. It also approved interchanging natural resources with minimal government restriction. The program will be presented to the Canada U.S. committee at its spring meeting April 27–29 at Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Eisenhower backs three point plan to stiffen U S defence
General Eisenhower outlined a three point program to strengthen U S defences. Alaska airfields with permanent ground troops and radar. modernized 48 group air force with 12 National Guard groups. funds for a new anti submarine navy force. Senator Thomas said the plan fulfills Eisenhower's defence budget promises and could cost three to five hundred million dollars with some savings possible elsewhere. Russia’s moves spur U S readiness and allied measures.
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A Frugal Scot Says He Keeps 1939 Diary for 1950
London April 1 Reuters reports Charles McNaught, who calls himself a frugal Scot, claims he preserves a 1939 pocket diary since the days and dates match 1950. He notes a pennywise lighter bought in 1907, makes his own cigarettes to avoid costly additives, quit whisky as prices rose, and abstains from beer due to taxes and low alcohol content. He is a bachelor.
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Reuters
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Two Children Fatally Hurt as Truck Driver Sought
Toronto police search for a heavy truck driver who struck two children on their way to church killing Loriie Watson 13 and Barbara Jones 5 near St Eugene's Catholic church. Witnesses led to two men questioned and later cleared while investigators pursued a clearer truck identification.
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Barbara Jones
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Reform Senate Is Proposal In Ottawa
OTTAWA April 1 The senate may not be abolished but reform is in the works. Senator Wishart Robertson outlined changes to face a possible retirement requirement tied to future appointments to the provinces superior courts. A proposed retirement age around 75 aligns with Canada's Supreme Court age. The senate would continue as the second chamber. Readies for Dominion Conference on the constitution.
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News Bullets From April 13 License Plates Deadline
News items list April 15 deadline for 1950 51 motor vehicle plates in Edmonton with police to start checks. Also reports Chinese Nationalists say they repulsed waves of Communist assaults on Hainan with thousand plus casualties and ships sinks. Canada to train 150 army officers and 108 air crew from European pact nations this year. Czech monks plead guilty in Prague treason trial. Viking store fire causes 46000 in damages. Morristown veteran charged with murder and arson. North Atlantic pact approves collective self defense plan.
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