Truman Calls for Pact Approval on North Atlantic Treaty
President Truman urged Senate approval of the North Atlantic treaty as a step toward preventing Soviet aggression in Western Europe. He argued the pact aligns with the UN charter and US Constitution and must be ratified by two thirds, warning that peace requires steady, collective action and ongoing debate.
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New Threats Labor Manifesto Of Violence
The Canadian seamen strike triggers new threats of violence as the Trades and Labor Congress pushes Ottawa for a judicial inquiry into a Halifax clash last week. With 187 sailors from the Canadian Seamen's Union and the Seafarer’s International Union arrested, ships in Vancouver Montreal Saint John and Halifax are tied up and Dominion trade stalls hit foreign ports including Liverpool and Cape Town. Petey Bengough, president of the TLC, condemned the violence while urging calm and lawful action.
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Montreal
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Ottawa
Halifax
Canadian Seamen's Union
T.S
Seafarer’s International Union
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Vancouver
Saint John
Liverpool
Brisbane
Georgetown
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Guiana
Rouen
France
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Heads Bloodied At Vancouver Waterfront Clash
Vancouver April 12. Two hundred Canadian Seamen's Union pickets clashed with 60 police as 21 rival sailors boarded the strike-bound freighter S. Riveside. Bloodied heads and police night sticks marked the five-minute melee. Three CSU pickets were rushed to the union hall for aid. no serious injuries or arrests reported.
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C.S.U
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Halifax clash as strikebreakers seize ships
Reports describe a violent confrontation at Halifax where anti Communist workers took over three Canadian National Steamships vessels. Shots from riot guns injured several CSU members as Montreal strikebreakers clashed with unionists aboard a CN vessel and CN Railways faced criticism for reportedly aiding the action.
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Montreal
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London Seaport Pride Meets World’s Largest Ships
The London correspondent notes London as the greatest seaport, watching ships move along the Thames from barges to liners. It highlights the unique motorship Port Brisbane, 12 450 tons, costly to launch with vast cargo and refrigeration, built for the Australian New Zealand trade. Queen Elizabeth inspected before maiden voyage to the Antipodes.
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Thames
Brrisbane
Ottawa Journal
Antipodes
Wall Street Journal
Noisy eaters spark Oregon theatre popcorn bill clash
Theatre owners in Salem oppose a bill to ban popcorn and peanuts in Oregon movie houses. Hearing opens as Senator Jack Bain hands out free popcorn to 50 spectators. chaos ensues and sergeant-at-arms clears the junkfood. Ted Gamble of Theatre Owners of America argues theaters would lose revenue, noting patrons eat and want popcorn.
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Gamble
London Port Hits Major Dock Strike Pauses Traffic
London faces a second major dock strike in 10 months with 60 ships idle and 13 000 of 20 000 dock workers on strike. Officials fear food shortages as 82 ships remain in port and talks consider troop involvement to move perishables.
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LONDON
transport and general workers union
CABINED
press association
Thames
Beaverglen
Beaverford
Ship's Captain Loses His Pants in Strike Incident
Vancouver reports Captain D.8 Scott of the freighter Seaside fell from a ladder during a seamen's dispute. Striking crew aboard refused the gangway. a broken ring caused his fall, ripping trousers and scratching a leg before fellow sailors tossed him another pair.
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VANCOUVER
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Seaside
Canadian Seamen's Union
T.S.O
Princess Marguerite Makes First Victoria Arrival
The Canadian Pacific 6000 ton Princess Marguerite arrived in Victoria on April 12 amid enthusiastic civic welcome. Mayor Percy George presented Captain George A. Thomson with a silken Canadian ensign to mark the ship's first home port entry. The liner berthed in the Inner harbor, soon to join nearby pacific coast service alongside the Princess Victoria Elizabeth and Princess Mequinna.
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Govan
Scotland
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George A. Thomson
Sydney
Princess Marguerite
Vancouver Island
Princess Victoria
Princess Elizabeth
Princess Mequinna
British Columbia
Seattle
Esquimalt
British Columbia coast service
Adequate Voice for Alberta Urged by St Laurent in Edmonton
Prime Minister St Laurent urged Albertans to swing to the Liberal party to gain an adequate voice in national policies. He spoke to thousands, praised the Atlantic Pact and warned that only the Liberals could win the next election, arguing Alberta's resources warrant stronger federal representation. The trip included multiple public addresses as he toured western Canada en route to Vancouver.
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Social Credit
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Canada
PACT
University of Alberta
wJAL ROLETt
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United States
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Labour reveals second round of nationalization program
London April 12 Reuters Labor party lays out plans for 1950 election focusing on state takeover of insurance sugar cement water supplies and suitable minerals The manifesto titled Labor believe in Britain also vows actions to ensure vital industries public ownership if private enterprise fails and more centralized planning while warning gradual adoption of wholesale and retail controls and new enterprises authority
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Reuters
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New Discovery In Bacteria Field
Columbia University announced experiments on bacteria showing that environmental changes do not alter heredity. Using colon bacilli, researchers found strains that can synthesize needed amino acids without external supply, challenging Lysenko’s theory. Russia awarded Stalin prizes to Lysenko for his Michurnist theory.
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NEW YORK
Columbia University
T. D. Lysenko
Columbia
Russia
Lysenko
Delayed Mail Causes Fight Over £26,750 Pool Prize
Lucian de Pontino complains after a letter delayed in a parcel caused a missed bet. The post office sent photog raphic copy showing March 18 postmark and March 21 parcel return while Di Pontino argues the envelope carried a football pool with correct forecasts for March 19 and the prize of 26,750 pounds.
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WEST BRIDGEFORD
Nottinghamshire
England
Reuters
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Di Pontino
Freda Linton Free On Bail In Espionage Case
Freda Linton, linked to Canada's espionage affair, was granted 5000 bail for a preliminary inquiry on April 19. She surrendered to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police after three years missing, did not plead, and will face charges of conspiracy to give away official secrets. Defense argues her pregnancy. crown seeks higher bail.
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Freda Linton
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Joseph Cohen
K.C
Guy Favreau
Gustave Martin
Fred Hose
Raymond Boyer
Cohen
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crown
Martin
Miss Linton
Appeal to Women Paying Dividends in Western Tour
Prime Minister St Laurent in Edmonton reports strong response to radio appeal urging women to send suggestions on governance. Ottawa telegram says letters have been arriving in large numbers from women offering input on handling affairs.
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EDMONTON
St. Laurent
Ottawa
All-Out Battle Against Hoppers Urged In Alberta
EDMONTON April 12 the Alberta Federation of Agriculture urged a united battle against a potential grasshopper invasion. It pressed provincial and federal governments and farmers to act promptly to avert serious losses. MAYHEW ONLY NOMINEE VICTORIA BC April 12 Hon R W Mayhew was the sole Liberal nominee for Victoria's federal riding at a nominating convention.
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Alberta Federation of Agriculture
MAYHEW
VICTORIA
B.C
R. W. Mayhew
Court Hears Cannibalism Allegations In 1945 47 Case
In a wartime trial German courts hear allegations that an officer known as COO German caused fatal harm by serving flesh of two boys Ernest Sprenger age 12 and Wolff gang Wiedrat age nine to relatives. Fries faces serious charges though cannibalism is not an offense under German law. Parents of the victims listen as testimony unfolds with spectators outside awaiting verdict.
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Grain Pours Into Vessels at Fort William and Port Arthur
Grain shipping officials report 45 vessels waiting to load grain in the last 24 hours, a spring record for the Lakehead ports Fort William and Port Arthur. By Saturday 22 ships were under elevator spouts, five loaded by nightfall, with 17 more loading resumed Monday. Ore shipments awaited start of the ore season.
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Port Arthur
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Alberta highway bans lifted with exceptions noted
Alberta officials in Lethbridge announce highway bans will be lifted Wednesday April 13 at 7 am with exceptions on routes including No. 1 Rocky Mountain House to Nordegg No. 35 Grimshaw to North Este Territories No. 47 Pickard to Conlspuit. Ontario Ottawa Polish legation official resigns W A Zbik hopes to stay in Canada with family. Senate passes ERP funding bill 5.38 billion dollars US House. Canada to provide new jet fighter production to start in about 16 months. Greek premier Sophoulis resigns, asked to form new cabinet. Ice-breaker Sai delivers 25 dollars worth of supplies to hungry Labrador villages. Parley extension seen as Social Credit pre-election session continues in Edmonton. Seven German diplomats convicted in Munich Nazi crimes. US Secretary of Commerce opening May trade fair in Toronto. Imperial Schoepp No.1 to start production near Edmonton. Geological survey to operate in Pinches Creek area for oil and gas finds.
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Ottawa Evening Journal
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