Faction Leader Binaggio Shot in Kansas City Club
ANSAS CITY April 6 Charles Binaggio once tied to Tom Pendergast and ex convict Charlie Gargotta were shot dead inside a political club. Binaggio found slumped in a chair, Gargotta tried to flee, both shows powder burns on victims. Gargotta carried $2,400. police suspect an acquaintance fired the shots.
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ANSAS CITY
Charles Binaggio
Tom Pendergast
Charlie Gargotta
Binaggio
Pendergast
Gargotta
erand
Henry W. Johnson
Binaggie
Gargott
Saskatchewan Housing Agreement Gets Second Reading
Regina April 6 The Saskatchewan legislature votes second reading on a housing agreement with Ottawa. The plan would have the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation cover 75 percent of project costs with the province funding 25 percent. Minister J H Sturdy states a Dominion loan is sought. Finance Minister Abbott notes the federal government cannot make the loan.
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REGINA
Saskatchewan
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
J. H. Sturdy
Douglas Abbott
Newfoundland Rebel Thorburn Dies Aged 84 In Halifax
Robert Maray Thorburn died shortly before the first anniversary of Confederation. The Newfoundland native had campaigned against federation, wandering Halifax with vigor to challenge officials and editors. He earned a reputation as a self-appointed garbage collector, burning litter in improvised incinerators along city sidewalks and at Camp Hill cemetery.
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Robert Maray Thorburn
Newfoundland
Thorburn
befprte
Novatia Technical College
old Camp Hill
Halifax
Tragic Scarboro Junction fire kills six children
A suburban Toronto fire caused by hot coals in a bucket destroyed a stucco cottage in Scarboro Junction early today, killing six children aged 8 to 16. Parents Rey and Mrs Harding escaped with two other children, after the blaze raced through the home in under an hour. Plans for a mass funeral are under way as investigators seek the exact cause.
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TORONTO
Scarboro Junction
Rey Harding
Harold
Paul
Harding
Ruth
Davie
John
Tim
Earl
Edith
Mighty Mite tractor to haul seismic gear in Alberta oil gamble
In Vancouver on April 6 a two ton Mighty Mite tractor is unveiled as the leading piece in Bear Oil Co and Canadian Mobile Co plans to survey 5 000 000 acres of muskeg in northern Alberta and British Columbia. If successful the venture could demand hundreds of these tractors along with chain saws and drills built in British Columbia. The design by Peter Usher features independently mounted treads for obstacle handling, improving maneuverability and reliability in rugged work.
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VANCOUVER
Alberta
B.C
W. J. (Went) Tellington
Bear Oil Co
Canadian Mobile Co
North Vancouver
Alberta Legislature Closes Third Session
April 6 report from Edmonton notes 184 laws on the books as Alberta prorogues the third session. Major measures empower rent control liquor sale in private clubs and tougher traffic penalties. Budget exceeds 74.5 million dollars for public works with Liquor Act amendments aimed at club dining rooms and regulated consumption.
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DMONTON
Alberta
J. J. Bowlen
MANNING
liquor control board
Tribute to Miriam Ellis at Brandon Manitoba Winter Fair
More than 300 cattlemen paid tribute to Miriam Green Ellis a prominent agricultural journalist Western editor of the Family Herald and Weekly Star The tribute included a painting by Walter J Phillips and a colored caricature of Ellis The event traced her Edmonton newspaper work in the 1920s and occurred during the Manitoba Winter Fair.
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BRANDON. Man
Miriam Green Ellis
Family Herald
Weekly Star
J. H. Evans
Elis
Walter J. Phillips
Ellis
Edmonton
Manitoba
N. E. Tanner Plans Barbados Trip for Policy Drafting
Edmonton April 6. Hon. N. E. Tanner Alberta minister of mines and minerals will fly to the Barbados today to help draft policy likely echoing provincial lines. He expects to be away three weeks to a month with arrangements arranged by the Barbados government.
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EDMONTON
N. E. Tanner
Alberta
185 Are Killed Grim Reaper Stalks Land
AP reports at least 185 dead and over 368 injured across three train wrecks, a fire, and a barge sinking. Fatalities include a motor barge capsize on the Douro near Oporto Portugal with 60 missing. a Spain derailment near Pola De Lena with 19 dead. a Brazilian bridge collapse catastrophe at Tangua. a Toronto home blaze killing six children. and a Mexican derailment near Nanchi with injuries and deaths.
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Associated Press
Douro
Oporto
Portugal
Pola De Lena
Spain
Tangua
Brazil
Toronto
Nanchi
Guadalajara
Flooding Recedes in Ontario as Rivers Drop
Cooler weather eases floods in Ontario and western Quebec after heavy rains. Nation River water levels fall, inland lake forms near Crysler Palace cutting off part of the business district. River drops after 20 hours of rainfall. Rail lines near Jasper and Bellamy washed out, easing tension in affected counties including Grenville, Dundas, Stormont, Prescott and Glengarry.
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TORONTO
Ontario
Quebec
Nation
Crysler Palace
Ottawa
Grenville
Dundas
Stormont
Prescott
Glengarry
Québec
Beauce county
St. Lawrence
Chaudiere
Brockville
Int
Jasper and
Bellamy
CPR
Ottawa- Brockville Lne
Wheat price initial payment disappoints Alberta and Manitoba farmers
Alberta farm leaders express dismay at a 1.10 net bushel wheat initial payment for 1950 51 while oats and barley payments of 0.65 and 0.93 per bushel are praised. Manitoba leaders call the 1.40 wheat price disappointing though oats and barley are deemed fair with floor price security noted by W J Parker.
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DMONTON
Alberta
Ainister Howe
Rey C. Marler
Alberta Federation of agriculture
Carl J. Stimofic
Farmers’ Union of Alberta
Alperta
WINNIPEG
Manitoba
Howe
F.C. Bell
W.J. Parker
Manitoba Pool Elevators
No Herald on Friday Good Friday Holiday Notice
Friday, April 7, being a statutory holiday, no editions of The Herald will be published.
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HERALD
Britain buys Australian wheat and flour in major deal
London reports Britain has contracted 600000 tons of Australian wheat and 100000 tons of flour for delivery August through January. India negotiates a hex wheat deal to replace one expiring in June, with possible purchases up to 1900000 tons. Prices not disclosed, drawing criticism from London grain circles.
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LONDON
Britain
India
Australia
The Star
Brevomhall
United Kingdoms
St. Lawrence
St Lawrence
Oil field optimism grows around Spring Coulee find
Alberta oil circles report the National Spring Coulee Malmberg No 1 well near Spring Coulee 35 miles southwest of Lethbridge flowing 100 to 200 barrels per day from 86 feet of porous sand with 5 942 feet depth. 2 000 barrels of oil in tanks, 1 000 gallons acid used, and pressure spikes up to 1 000 pounds when shut in. Major companies eyeing the field with plans for summer activity and a gravel road to serve the new field.
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Alberta
Lethbridge
Maimberg
Spring Coulee
Madison
Socony Vacuum
Shell
Gulf-Philips Petroleum
National
Myron Zandmer
Mcintvre
Mcintyre ranch
Del Bonita
Waener Drilling Co
Cutbank
Mont. ws
Monkey bite costs shop owners seven hundred dollars more
In Cleveland in April a pet shop faced a $1700 verdict after a monkey named Cheetah bit a woman, lifting $10 from her pocket. Mrs. Katherine Busch sued Mr and Mrs William Frost for $5000 in damages over the incident and injury.
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CLEVELAND
Katherine Busch
William Frost
Douglas Threat To Quit Post
Regina April 6 Premier T C Douglas warned in the legislature he would resign as provincial CCF leader if a parity convention demanded repudiation of oil exploration promises. He accused the government of pressuring oil firms amid large oil-search expenditures while A A Loptson pressed for cancellation of agreements. Resources Minister J H Brockelbank defended the government, and Douglas warned another CCF leader could take over if the convention called for breaking promises.
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REGINA
cPi
T. C. Dourglas
C.C.F
CCF
natural resources department
A. A. Loptson
L-Saltcoats
CC.F
J. H. Brockelbank
C.C
98 P C Are Honest Winnipeg
Banker George K Stone says 98 percent of people are honest after 45 years with the Royal Bank He argues that without honesty no business could survive and that there is no foolproof system for preventing dishonesty despite his retirement.
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P.C
WINNIPEG
George K. Stone
Royal Bank
Stone
M P s Debate Divorce in Commons
The Canadian house rejected a private member’s motion to widen divorce grounds. David Croft urged a special committee to study broader grounds including desertion, cruelty, incurable mental illness, and presumed death. Strong opposition came from several MPs and clergy as the chamber adjourned for Easter recess. The final wheat payment for western producers was set at $1.40 per bushel for the next crop year.
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UAWA
commons
David Crol
Toronto Spadina
house
Croft
G. White
P.C. Hastings-Peterborouch
Dan McIver
Fort William
W. J. Browne
St. John's West
J. M
Prairie Easter Weekend Sees Return of Old Man Winter
A severe cold spell hits western Canada with zero temperatures forecast for northern areas. The cold air from the Northwest Territories will spread across Alberta Saskatchewan into Manitoba and Ontario by Friday, bringing snow flurries and strong northerly winds as a Wyoming storm adds to the chill. The cold wave is expected to last about a week.
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WINNIPEG
Canada
prairies
North West Territories
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Wyoming
FBI Kills Most Wanted Criminal in Mojave Run
In Mojave California Fred Walter Lennon 39 a top FBI fugitive on multiple city lists was shot and killed during a running gun battle across the desert authorities said. Lennon was identified by the FBI as the suspect in numerous cases.
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U.S
MOJAVE
Calif
Federal Bureau of Investigation
F.B.S
Fred Walter Lennon
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