Father of Evelyn Dick Pleads Guilty in Slaying Case
Donald MacLean aged 69 son-in-law of Evelyn Dick was sentenced to five years in prison for being an accessory after the fact in the murder of John Dick. He pleaded guilty after trials ended with no murder conviction. The Crown appeals Mrs. Dick's acquittal in John Dick's murder.
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Evelyn Dick
AMILTON
RDonald MacLean
Joda
John Dick
MacLean
Hamilton
A. M. LeBel
Zonn Dick
Donald MacLean
William Bohczuk
Floods Still Cover Farms in Fenland Catastrophe
Seventeen days after floods drove hundreds from homes, the Fens remain submerged under hundreds of millions of gallons of water. Depth reaches 30 feet in places as 100 fire service workers pump daily with little relief from ongoing rain. Shelter is scarce as farmers like Walter Newman endure ruined homes and property.
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NORMAN CRIBBENS
EARITH
Cambridgeshire
England
Hlere
wallons
Jack Sewell
Blanding
Brignd
Walter Newman
Jake
Thames Towpath Plan Promises Riverfront Footpath Progress
London correspondent notes potential improvement of the Thames towing path from Teddington to Cricklade as a pedestrian route. Funding would raise Oxfordshire rates and many sections have vanished due to stopped boat towing. The plan would link Maidenhead to Henley and unlock views of Cookham, Sonning, and other areas, though cost and feasibility remain open.
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Teddington
Crickdale
aeclaim
London
Ottawa Journal
Oxfordshire
Richmond
Richmond Hill
Maidenhead
Tap- Tow
Cutoden Woods
Cookham
Pancbourne
Sonning
Henleys
Gasoline Prices Justified After Province Study
Edmonton April 2. Lands Minister N Tanner said the provincial government was assured increases in Alberta gasoline prices are justified after discussions with Premier Manning and Imperial Oil officials. The rise follows the Dominion subsidy end and a 50 cent per barrel crude price increase. The government did not favor a rise but believes oil companies absorb much of the added cost.
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EDMONTON
Alberta
N. —. Tanner
Tanner
Manning
Imperial Oil Limited
Approve Special UN Session On Palestine Crisis
April 2 United Nations announced Russia France and China agreed to a special session of the general assembly on the Palestine case clearing the final barrier to Britain filing the ex nimive case with the international bodies. The United States previously approved. British sources said notifications would reach the U N before nightfall.
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United Nations
Russia
France
China
general assembly
Palestine
Britain
United States
U.N
poscible
CLINTON
Brown
Kelso Journey
LAKE SUCCESS
N.Y
BIDAULT
MOSCOW
council of foreign ministers
Germany
LONDON
FAMAGUSTA
Cyprus
UPA
Ocean Virour
fedas
barber
Haifa
SANTA ANA
Calif
Logike Overell
Franceer
Walter E. Overell
husky George Gollum
Frankin Wen
Decontrolled goods list lifted from price controls in Canada
Ottawa reports an unofficial list of major commodities freed from price controls under the government decontrol order. Items include foods such as cocoa products, butter, eggs, and drinks. clothing including wool garments and outerwear. textiles for household use. household fuels and appliances. and plumbing equipment.
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OTTAWA
Abbott
Ruhr mine strike ordered in 271 mines for food protest
In Essex Germany April 2 a one day strike affecting about 300000 miners in 271 Ruhr coal mines was ordered by union leaders to protest shortages. Bochn miners rallied earlier as part of a broader action with support protests in Neuss Wesel Cologne and Mönchengladbach. Throughout the area output has fallen since March 21 due to sporadic strikes and unrest over ration quotas.
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ESSEX
Germany
Ruhr
feaders
Bochum
Neuss
Wesel
Cologne
Muenchen- Gladbach
Dortmund
Hamborn
Duisverg
WILL
Road ban eased as Alberta easement takes effect
The Alberta traffic ban was eased to protect roads. The bus and truck ban on main highways is modified and half traffic will be allowed. Greyhound officials said general bus service resumed including routes to Coutts on the Montana border.
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Alberta
Greyhound Bus
Coutts
Montana
New Talks On Coal Strike In Maritime Region
In Glace Bay Nova Scotia April 2 an announced meeting between union and operators to discuss the six week old Maritime coal walkout sparked expectancy in strike towns but drew little comment from United Mine Workers leaders. The conference to be held in Montreal will include John Owens and Arthur Cross, the first direct talks since Ottawa mediation failed. Freeman Jenkins warned the union will take drastic action to stop American coal from reaching the Dominion Steel and Coal mills in Sydney.
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GLACE BAY
N.S
Cape Breton
United Mite Workers
C.C.L
Halifax
L. D. Currie
Ottawa
Arthur McNamara
Freeman Jenkins
U.M.W. district 26
DCSCO steel mills
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Hat Go On Strike Demolition at Medicine Hat Camp
About 300 workers demolishing buildings at the Medicine Hat Internment camp No 122 went on strike demanding higher wages. Pickets barricaded the main entrance as guards scrutinized approaching cars. talks between strikers led by A Knight and RALE Construction seek a wage agreement.
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MEDICINE HAT
Asia
Apr
carom
RALE
Calgary
A. Knicht
Decontrol Applies Across Wide Range Of Goods
The government lifted price ceilings on many items as part of its decontrol drive announced in the commons. Abbott said the move would guide prices to appropriate levels, freeing motor vehicles soft drinks coal footwear and many foods while leaving some ceilings in place for rentals and certain scarce items.
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UAWA
C.P
Abbott
prices board
BIG SAVING Justice
Sissey
BIG GROUP
Donald Gordon
Ottawa expects 10 percent rent hike next month
Informed sources say rental and eviction controls may be removed, prompting a possible ten per cent rent increase next month. Finance Minister Abbott signaled forthcoming regulations and hinted at adjustments while preserving tenant protections amid housing shortages. Eviction controls may also be eased.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Abbott
commons
Lifting Price Ceilings Triggers Mixed Reactions Across Nation
The Canadian public reacts with dismay or relief as price ceilings are lifted. Industry signals praised the move by Finance Minister Abbott, while labor groups warn of possible wage boosts. Auto makers expect no change. used cars may rise. candy may cost more in some provinces. coal could jump about $2.59 a ton. farm implements undecided. refrigerators unlikely to rise. clothing and shoes may see price hikes in select lines.
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Finance
Abbott
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Slap In Face To Delegation Shocks Western Housewives
Mrs Margaret Chunn spokesman for a Western Canadian delegation of housewives says last month's removal of price controls was a slap in the face. She reports thousands of telegrams and letters will pour into Finance Minister Abbott's office as the group returns to Winnipesaukee.
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TORONTQ
Margaret Chunn
Winnipes
Ottawa
Finance
Abbott
west
Chunn
Maurice Hartt Wins Cartier By-election in Montreal
Liberal candidate Maurice Hartt won the Cartier by-election in Montreal on Monday. He defeated five opponents to take the seat from the Labor Progressive party, which held it previously through Fred Rose now jailed for espionage activities.
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MAURICE HARTT
Montreal
Cartier
Hartt
Labor Progressive party
Fred Rose
LP.P
Marshall May Go To Stalin In Reparations Talks
State secretary Marshall hopeful to meet Stalin to break the deadlock over German reparations as Big Four talks stall. Western deputies report no progress on reparations and Austrian treaty assets, while Vishinsky pushes a critical report that diplomats hesitate to back.
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MOSCOW
Marshall
foreign ministers’ conference
STALIN
council of foreign mministers
inter-allied
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Firemen's Dinner Disrupted by Calendar Mishap
In North Chicago on April 2, a chaotic calendar miscue during the fire station dinner caused delayed meals and a commotion among the crew. A reporter noted the mishap as the stew became a total loss.
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NORTH
CHICAGO
Blast at Clinton plant claims ten recovered bodies
Explosion at Brown Manufacturing in Clinton, Missouri, tears through a fireworks factory killing and wounding workers. Prosecuting Attorney Kelso Journey says ten bodies have been removed from the ruins with initial reports that twenty five were trapped. Local authorities begin search and rescue operations.
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