Noted Church Leader Dies
Most Rev. Derwyn Trevor Owen archbishop of Toronto and primate of the Church of England in Canada died today at 70 after a heart seizure. He served as primate since 1934 and conducted services yesterday and Easter Sunday. Acting primate is Most Rev W B Adams. Surviving are his widow Nora Grier Jellett and two sons and two daughters. Owen was born in Twickenham England July 29 1876 and educated at Trinity College Toronto. He was ordained in 1900 and rose from rector of Holy Trinity and dean of Christ's Church Cathedral Hamilton to Bishop of Niagara in 1925 and to Toronto in 1932. He became primate in 1934 and visited Lethbridge in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TORONTO
C.P
Derwyn Trevor Owen
Church of England
Canada
Archbishop Owen
Synod House
Winnipeg
Owen
W. BR. Adams
Kootenay
British Columbia
electoral college
executive council
general synod
Nora Grier Jellett
Montreal
ENGLAND
Twickenham
Eng
Trevor Randolph Owen
Florence Owen
Toronto church school
University of Toronto
Trinity College
Trinity
D.C.L
Bishop's University
Lennoxville
Que
Wycliffe College
Manitoba
Ontario
Church of England in
St. James Cathedral
Holy Trinity Church
Christ's Church Cathedral
Hamilton
D. T. OWEN
Poland veterans to join Canadian farms as labor force
Ottawa reports Canada will admit 3,100 more Polish veterans as farm labor, on top of 2,900 already admitted last autumn, bringing the total Polish farm workers to 4,000 under the original quota. Officials may travel to England to finalize selections. over 1,000 farm applications have been received, with Alberta and Manitoba showing heavy demand for Rett growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
C.P
Canada
Mitchell
Glen
England
Alberta
Mani
national employment service
Ontario
Wealthy Texan floods mail with charity requests
Houston April 9. A flood of mail from around the world swamps H R Cullen's office. The wealthy Texan whose gifts to charity, medicine and education have mounted to an estimated 165 million dollars in oil properties has received about 200000 pieces of mail. Many appeals seek aid for diverse causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSTON
Tex
H. R. Cullen
Memory Room Endowment for Dr Dow in Scotland
The people of Bridge of Allan Stirlingshire raise funds to endow a room at Suiruing Royal infirmary in memory of Dr Eric Dow. He never charged unpaid bills, welcomed all patients, and often refused payment, working from dawn to night to aid sick children and hospital care. The piece notes a New Brunswick context and hints at continuation on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge of Allal Stirlingshie
Scotland
Suiruing Royal infirmary
Eric Dow
St. Thomas
Governor Jester Signs Right of Work Bill in Texas
Austin April . Governor Beaufort Jester signed into law a rights of work bill prohibiting employment denial due to union membership or nonmembership. He said the measure would not destroy union labor or the right to collective bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AUSTIN
Tex
Beauwford Jester
Severe fighting near Taiyuan in Shansi province
Communist troops clash with Nationalist forces 25 miles west of Taiyuan the capital of Shansi province as Chinese dispatches report ongoing heavy fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NANKING
Apo
Taiyuan
Shami province
Flood Threat Diminishes In Chatham
Flood threat eased in Chatham as Thames River peak passed 20 feet four inches in 1937 level. Farmers and residents rushed to shore up dykes along the river while thousands of acres of farmland north and south were inundated by floodwaters from the Thames and other swollen streams across Ontario. About 24 families were displaced as electricity failed in many buildings and telephones were out of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEORGE RONALD
Canadian Press Star
CHATHAM
Ontario
Lake St. Clair
London
Thames
PASSES
Wallace Urges Russia Loan to Prevent War
Henry A. Wallace, in London, urged a U S loan to Russia to erase war causes, arguing aid to Greece and Turkey is for non productive ends. He warned a third world war is likely without Russian understanding and said the United States should not rush to visit Russia. He noted Britain Russia and the United States pursued expansionist aims, while Britain prepares to withdraw from India and Burma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
Reuters
Henry A. Wallace
ress
United States
Greece
Russia
Britain
Turkey
Savoy hotel
Wallace
Russa
India
Burma
TWO MAJOR BRANCHES OF ARMY TO BE MERGED Chief Rodger to lead new combined branch
Ottawa April 9 The army announced a reorganization to fuse supply transport marks and construction repair sections into a single large branch. Maj Gen N F E Rodger of Amersham to become chief of the merged services with aides. The shift follows three factors including Maj Gen MacQuern's appointment at Canadian Arsenals and reduced wartime loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARMY
Rodger
OTTAWA
ordnance
N. FE. Rodger
Amserat
pwes
anny service corps
additio
ordnance service
electrical amy mechanical engineers
terviers
RLA
RCOC
Venezuelan Plane Crash Kills 27 Students and Crew
In mountain terrain east of Caracas an Aeropostal Vertexolana jet crashed killing all aboard. Among the 27 dead were 21 high school students and three teachers returning from Holy Week. a three day national mourning was declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CARACAS
Venezuela
here
La Gariota
Guatire
Civilians Warned as Operations to Crush Partisans Open
ATHENS April 9 1947 The Greek government launched a general offensive against guerrillas in western Macedonia and Thessaly with dawn leaflets warning civilians to stay off roads and streets as 2nd and 3rd Army Corps move in Strong forces stand by to block guerrilla escape by sea Li Gen Demetrios Yadzis ordered Forward and may God be with you Crush the Insurrection The government plans to mobilize up to 160000 regulars and 30000 gendarmerie as the campaign risks wider disorder and a 6000 additional sendarmes unit was approved for policing cleared areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATHENS
Macedonia
Thessaly
3rd Army
Demetrios Yadzis
Greece
George II
Paul I
US View of Greece Seen as Serious by US Officials
A British government source said US state department officials in Greece viewed the Greek crisis as far more serious than Britain. They warned of risks if Communists gain control with northern support and questioned the impact of a US withdrawal. Britain also noted Greece's plight prompted President Truman to seek 250 million dollars in aid, while 500 British aircraft were sold to Turkey, including Spitfires and Mosquitos, to be delivered by RAF pilots, tied to possible US loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
Brrtish
euerrilla
Britain
Truman
congress
Greece
ministry of supply
Turkey
R.A.F
Coal Owners in US Accuse Lewis of Defying Strike Orders
Washington April 9. Owners of seized American coal mines accuse John Lewis of engineering a deliberate and premeditated new strike by United Mine Workers in defense of federal authority. They say federal inspectors must recertify pits before production can resume, and a court faces fines totaling 3,510,000 for violating an anti-strike order. John T. Battle of the National Coal Association asserts miners are not working, while Lewis approves limited output at certified mines. Trials set tomorrow to seek return of all but 710.00 of fines from the V-day walkout last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
John Lo Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
federal cours
ken
UMW
rovernment geturss
Leas
treal
John T. Battle
techre cary
National Coal Associaton
Jude T Alan Goldshornigh
Russia May Be Fishing Threat
Vancouver reports Russia could challenge British Columbia in postwar fishing trade as world export controls end. Russians already control former Japanese grounds and may enter markets. BC packers anticipate open competition with foreign sales branches and overseas reps. Authorities in Canada and the United States monitor Pacific plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VANCOUVER
Russia
British Columbia
B.C
Canada
United States
Pacific
Paci-fe
W. Alexander
United Siates
Ravensbruck figures: two prisoners commit suicide after torture verdicts
Berlin April 9. The British army disclosed that two Ravensbruck inmates faced execution for torturing and killing female prisoners. Carmen Maria Mary, dubbed The Black Angel of Ravensbruck, slit wrists and died in her cell. Dr Percy Triete poisoned himself the day before. The case ties to trials from 1946 47 alleging mass murders at the camp and broader wartime espionage links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BERLIN
Ravensbruck concentration camp
Carmen Maria Mary
Ravensbruck
Percy Triete
Mary
atrockley
federal council
Germany
Rayensbruck
Ravensoruck
Thousands Pay By Ford’s Coffin in Detroit Tribute
Detroit April 9 Henry Ford dies at age 83 and is honored in death with public viewing at Greenfield Village. Thousands pass the coffin as uniforms and former Ford workers line up. plants suspend briefly nationwide at midnight for Ford’s death observance, with brief stoppages in other countries, including Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DETROIT
Henry Ford
Ufe
hll
Greenfield village
Ford
United States
Sinatra Taunts Columnist in Lee Mortimer Fracas
Frank Sinatra clashed with New York columnist Lee Mortimer at Ciro’s last night. Mortimer told police he was struck and later described the melee to reporters. Sinatra's entourage and Mortimer trade accusations as witnesses recount a chaotic scene with taunts and threats. Reuters reported remarks from sources naming Kay King and others present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sinatra
Mts
Lee Mortimer
New York
Siratra
Sinatra
Mortimer
Cara
Mis Kay King
ahen Sonalzy
guea
Boundary plan debated at Moscow council today
The Moscow talks on German Polish frontiers see Marshall proposing a boundary commission including the United States Britain Russia France and Poland to study a permanent frontier and ensure resources serve Europe. He backs southern East Prussia as Polish and Upper Silesia as Polish while protecting European needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MOSCOW
tain
United
council of foreign ministers
Germany
Russia
Bidault
France
Marshall
Bevin
Staunay Potsdam
generalissimo
tender
Neisse
otho
Stalin
Pnta
Marshal
United States
Britain
Poland
Europe
East Prussia
Uorner
Silesia
Soviet Union
Ruhr
Greist
Upper Silesia
Rhineland
Molotov
Acad
Leri
Levin
Molstoy
Recession In Three Months Foretold By AP Survey
The Associated Press survey across the United States indicates a possible recession may arrive in the summer after three more months of economic upturn. Labor strikes and high prices could slow Retail sales show softening Easter demand while employment remains strong and personal income hits a record high, yet housing shortages and a building boom loom large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW YORK
United States
Associated Press
United St
Albania Dispute Referred to International Court of Justice
United Nations Security Council approved a British resolution to submit the Albanian dispute to the International Court of Justice. One member abstained, with Russia and Poland also abstaining. British delegates could not vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
INTERNATIONAL COURT LAKE SUCCESS
N.Y
tK.P
United Nations security council
international court of justice
Eldit delicates
Russia
Poland
BERLIN
Brank A Reutine
SUELCEBES
WAMBURG
Jarmen Mary
Barliedar
Alberedelie
pacenrer
SPAY
HORDER
MOROCCO
PTANGILA
Apot
Reutersi
Marocco
Madrid
VANCOUVER
inthouse Workers of America CSO
Walliam Samington
Bere
Thee
Samington
LILIENTHAL
ATOM BODY
WASHINGTON
API
David E Lilienthal
United States sunate today
atoms energy commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Primate
Anglican Church
LETHBRIDGE
Derwyn T. Owen
Paul C. Wade
St. Augustin’s
North Vancouver
city
St. Augustin’s church
saint John
Montreal Gentral Hopital
Royal Victoria
Nieweps
BHURIVE
BILL
fonmer
J. WH. MacQuern
Canadian Arsenals Limited
United Nations’ Greek border commission
commission
Kastanofitenk
Lewis
Jack Keller
Mortimore
Frank
Keller
sears
Jeon
G.B
U.S
Kenneth Alfred Greene
Australia
foreign service
Mr. Greene
Justice T. C. Davis
China
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!