Spectacular Blaze Controls Near Hull Bridge Fire
Firemen battled a three day blaze at the E B Eddy Company stockpile near the inter provincial bridge. The Hull end of the bridge was left damaged and the stockpile reduced to half its size as investigators probe a Friday start. Fire production continued at the Eddy plant despite the fire.
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HGIL
inter-provincial
E. B. Eddy Company
Hull
Ottawa
BBB Eddy Co
Eady
Powerful Nazi Underground Movement Smashed in Raid
In Frankfurt a AP report says 600 suspects linked to the Nazi underground were jailed or rounded up by US forces in the American zone. The movement aimed to create a network of firms to aid the occupying regime with political and economic power. Arthur Axmann among those arrested. traces found in the Soviet zone handed to Russians. Canadian zone reports indicate revival efforts spreading to northwestern Germany with Nazis in Oldenburg and Wilhelmshaven noted.
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Associated Press
Frankfurt
United States army
A.P
Germany
Arthur Axmann
Reich
Hitler
Oldenburg
Wilhelmshaven
The Dozen Coin Idea Echoes In Wartime Debates
The Peterborough Examiner notes debate in American Ducceciam Society on adopting a twelve based weights and measures system. Advocates argue it could simplify trade and governance, replacing current coinage with a twelve based standard. Possible benefits and resistance are discussed, with anticipation of future progress.
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Duccecima! Society of America
rally
Peterborough
Ducceemai Soc.eiv
King revokes order on espionage detainees in Canada
Ottawa April 1 Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced the revocation of the order in council that detained and questioned persons linked to Russian directed espionage in Canada. He said no further detention orders would be needed, but did not say arrests would stop. He defended civil service honor and noted most suspects were wartime appointees or temporary commissions. Howe explains building permit control moves to municipalities to restrict nonessential construction and address housing shortages. federal housing jurisdiction is limited.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Mackenzie King
Canada
King
royal commission on espionage
commons
public service of Canada
Canadian civil service
armed forces
HOWE
muni
cipal
authonty
IMB
PTiGT
Uhio
Greek King Silent on Greek Election Results
London report says King George II, described as London’s keenest man, refused comment when asked about Greek election figures showing the Populist Royalist party ahead by a wide margin.
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LONDON
Reuters
George II of
Greece
Full Support For Iranian Envoy At UNO
Premier Ahmed Qavam of Iran pledged full accreditation for Hussein Ala as Iran’s UN envoy in a telegram to the Security Council. The move follows Russia’s walkout and signals continued Iranian representation on issues before the council. The notice notes Russia’s partial payments and Moscow’s ongoing involvement in planning, with cautious optimism among other members.
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J DAVIS
NEW YORK
Ahmed Qavam
Iran
Hussein Ala
United Nations Security Council
Ala
council
Russia
security council
imany
Trygte Lie
U.N.O
Andre: Gromsko
Moscow
Trygve Lie
Boris Stein
UNO
United Nations
Fatal to Lord Gort dies in London hospital
London April 1 Field Marshal Viscount Gort V C 593 commander of the BEF and Dunkirk retreat died Sunday in a London hospital after a long illness An Irish peer and cousin of the King he resigned last fall due to ill health and sought treatment in London He was born July 10 1886 educated at Harrow and Sandhurst He won the Victoria Cross in 1915 and rose to army chief in 1937 before illness forced his retirement Continued on Page Two.
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LONDON
C.PII
Viscount Gort
France
Dunkerque
Grys
Lord Gert
Palestine
rcently
Harrow
Sandhurst Miliary College
warners
Gort
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Britain
Lord Gort
Ribbentrop Testifies On Stalin Accord Before Nuremberg Tribunal
Former Nazi foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop testified that Stalin agreed in Moscow in August 1939 not to accuse Germany of aggression over Poland and that the secret protocol divided Poland, Finland, and the Baltic states. Ribbentrop cited Soviet and German aims and alleged German fears of Soviet demands as key reasons the Russian alliance failed.
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NOLAND NORGAARD NUERNBERG
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Naz
international
Stalin
Moscow
Germany
Poland
te gut
Von Ribbentrop
Finland
Baltic
R A. Rudenko
Friedrich Gaus
foreign office
Rudenko
Hitler
terri
Soviet Union
Russia
Vor Rippentrop
Bulgaria
Dardeneles
Mussolini
Shachrrak
Risaa
fuehrer
Edmonton Built Plane Lands in Toronto Bush Flying Craft
A Canadian built Bellanca monoplane arrived at Island airport in Toronto fourteen hours after departing Edmonton. Pilot Stan McMillen reported he could have reached Toronto Saturday night if not for refueling delays at North Bay. The aircraft, manufactured in Edmonton, is designed specifically for bush flying.
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TORONTO
Edmonton
island
Stan McMillen
North Bay
Coal Contract Expiry Triggers US Miner Walkout
Soft coal miners begin stoppage after midnight contract lapse, 430,000 idle nationwide, amid John L. Lewis no work order and rationing. Detroit transit workers strike over wages, 2,000,000 riders stranded as 5,200 motor coach and trolley workers walk off. Union demands health and welfare fund from coal production assessed per ton. industry balks.
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United States
John L. Lewis
Detroit
PITTSBURGH
American Federation of Lutbor United Mine Workers
John Mitchtell
Lewis
National Coal association
Gouzenko Life Insurance Rejected Amid Montreal Probe
In Montreal April 6 a Herald report says major insurers show little interest in covering Igor Gouzenko life. London underwriters would not insure him long term, and Canadian firms likely reject Pim's application amid espionage investigations. Gouzenko remains under police protection since last September as the Rose-Cratgos hearing unfolds.
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MONTREAL
derala
Igor Gouzenko
Liosds
Herald
Lonnen
Moscow
Canada
Landsr
focal
Gouzenko
cuptody sincce
courage CRaTgoS
Fred Rose
Mortrea
Cartier
parliamen
secre
Priority Point Score Cut To 30 For Army Discharge
Ottawa April 1 Defence headquarters announced a further 10 point drop to a minimum of 30 points in the priority point score for discharge from the Canadian army. Any member in Canada with a score of 30 or more is now eligible for discharge.
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OTTAWA
CPI
Defence headquarters
Canada
Two Killed In Winnipeg Police probe violence spree
Winnipeg police pursued two fatal cases from a weekend violence wave. Henry Knight, 45, died after a knife attack during a struggle with his wife, who was charged with murder. Johann Johnson, 48, was found beaten in an empty lot in the Tuxedo district after a robbery motive was suspected. an inquest was opened as detectives combed the scene for clues.
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WINNIPEG
Winnnipeg
Henry N. Knight
Raight
George Smith
Johann Johnson
Johnson
Sunday Vote Results In Death For 20 ar LI
Leaders of the Conservative Populist party claim victory in Greece's Sunday elections and condemn a Communist and leftist turnout. Clashes between factions leave 20 dead as the coalition contemplates a broader government and potential throne return for King George II. Premier Sophoulis resigns then is asked to stay as a new Populist leadership shapes a government.
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ar LI
CHARALES
ATHENS
Greece
George II
Constantin Tsaiduriz
Populsts
national Sierc
Secteal
Democcrats
counry
Themuistacles Sonhouiis
cealec
Damaskiros
Sophouls
Populis party
Authority Refuse Or Cancel Permits
Reconstruction Minister Howe announced an order-in-council granting municipalities power to refuse building permits or cancel existing ones for construction deemed non essential as of April 1.
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UAWA
C.P
Howe
Tidal waves sweep Pacific area causing deaths and damage
Waves from Hawaii to the California coast and Alaska battered shores and lighthouse stations. Five killed in Hawaii and one man at Santa Cruz, with reports of another wreck at Attendant Island Beach. Scotch Cap lighthouse destroyed with all hands lost, and a Canadian officer faces extradition in Calgary. Transport squadrons head to Canada while Alaska division ends. Greaves pays final fine for unlawfully keeping liquor for sale.
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PACIFIC
SAN FRANCISCO
ipnml
Pacific ocean
Hawaii
California
Santa Cruz
Calif
coast guard
Aientian
Ketchikan
aska
Scotch Cap
Beichikan
CALGARY
CpL EK J. (King) Morgan
JF. W. McDonald
Ralph J. ¥. Selz
sand Selz
Cpl. Morgan
Currie Barracks
R.CILP
CANADA
N. Mevergh
EDMONTON
C.P
at Transport Command
United States Army Air Force
U.S. air centre
D. W. Gaffney
W. Tunner
Cincinnati
C. GREAVES
Robert J. Greaves
Fifth St. S
Ben Metcalfe
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