United Nations Truce Calls for Palestine Amid Uncertain Compliance
The United Nations Security Council ordered a Palestine truce after a 54 hour debate, with Russia and Ukraine abstaining and a 9 to 0 vote. Arab and Jewish leaders, who previously rejected terms, show no indication of abiding. Assembly president drift and big-power dynamics shape future governance plans for the Holy Land. A separate Jerusalem convoy brings record food aid to 100,000 Jews, amid ongoing clashes and military movements.
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YORK
C.P
United Nations security council
Palestine
Russia
Ukraine
Lake Success
general assembly
Tsiang
Arce
council
C.S.T
Holy Land
Britain
PALESTINE JERUSALEM
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Holy City
Hagana
Jewish Agency
Zionist general council
Charter for Servicemen
Ottawa April 17 The Veterans Charter of 1946 will be partly revamped Veterans Minister Gregg told the commons while piloting legislation changing the War Services Grants Act the Veterans Rehabilitation Act and the Veterans Assurance Act Other developments include a joint Senate Commons committee on human rights a settlement of a six week coast wide strike a large 1947 deficit for Trans Canada Air Lines and talks with Washington on European Recovery YORT measures to control exports to aid recipients expansion of Export Credit Insurance and continued debate over Bell Canada capitalization Page two continuation.
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Gregg
the
commons
Senate
Canada
United Nations
Mitchell
Howe
Trans Canada Air
Washington
Bell Telephone Company of Canada
George A. Touche
Bill to Incorporate Canada Optometrists Approved in Principle
Ottawa April 17 A measure to incorporate the Canadian Association of Optometrists was approved in principle in the Commons after debate between Progressive Conservatives. T L Church of Toronto Broadview called the bill superfluous and unconstitutional while F and Lennard of Wentworth defended it. The bill originated in the Senate where it had passed and was discussed during the private legislation hour.
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OTTAWA
Canadian Association of Optometrists
commons
T. L. Church
P.C
Toronto Broadview
F. &. Lennard
Wentworth
senate
New Oil Could Let Cars Run A Lifetime On One Fill
British atomic scientists announce compounds that would let an automobile run a lifetime on a single crankcase of oil and nearly eliminate engine fire risk. Professor Maurice Stacey, aged 40, presented the findings to the Royal Institute of Chemistry.
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BIRMINGHAM
England
C.P
Maurice Stacey
Royal Institute of Chemistry
Holstein milk cow with heifer calf for sale
Heavy producer Holstein cow with two day old heifer calf offered in Herald Classified Ads. Strong dairy stock ready for early milking. Read Herald Classifieds for results and details.
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Herald
Canada could lose tourist jackpot this summer
Ottawa reports that Canada faces a potential 250 million dollar tourist loss if Americans spend vacation money in the United States due to Maine hotel officials urging Americans to vacation at home. Dominion tourist head Leo Dolan warns such a move could cripple cross border travel, though he notes promising inquiries indicate a strong season ahead.
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OTTAWA
Canada
Maine Hotel Association
Maine
American Hotel Association
United States
Leo Dolan
Dominion
Dolan
Mr. Dolan
Threats in Italian elections test west alignment
Rome April 17 interior minister Mario Scelba warned the government would suspend elections if the vote liberty was compromised as Italy nears the first republic Parliament vote. A popular front led by Communists opposes the Christian Democrats amid security forces precautions nationwide.
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Italy
Russia
west
Christian Democrats
Mario Scelba
interior ministry
Mie
Genoa
Messagero
Alcide de Gasperi
Naples
EUROPE
WASHINGTON
economic co-operation administration
France
Netherlands
European recovery program
Italian Elections Calendar Dates Announced
Italian elections calendar outlines poll hours in Central Standard time with Italy six hours ahead. Polls open midnight Sunday and close 2 p.m. Monday reopens 11 p.m. Sunday and closes 6 a.m. First senate returns expected around 3 p.m. Tuesday and first chamber of deputies returns around 8 a.m.
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Associated Press
all times Central Standard
Italy
senate
chamber of deputies
Army recruits rise as Ottawa reports April gains
The active army surpassed 16,000 personnel with a notable uptick in recruiting. Headquarters noted strong demand for artillery and armor units, with about 250 men enlisting without prior military service in the first two weeks of April.
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OTTAWA
army
Bacon Price Is Raised For Export To United Kingdom
Ottawa April 17 the meat board announces a 25 cent per 100 pounds hike in the price paid for bacon for export to the United Kingdom. Increase applies to Wiltshire sides and other export cuts placed into care Monday. Price becomes 36 45 dollars per 100 pounds for number one selection A Wiltshire sides delivered Canadian seaboard. Board says increase does not raise UK bacon cost and will come from reserves from lower operating costs due to peacetime resumption and faster handling.
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OTTAWA
The
meat board today
United Kingdom
Canadian seaboard
Plenary Sessions Open as UN Conference Near Covenant Drafts
Arthur R. Ford notes final plenary sessions begin at Geneva as drafts for a covenant on human rights, three conventions on information flow and press freedom, and cooperation to correct distorted news are outlined. Drafts may go to the Economic and Social Council for July consideration. copies sent to participating governments for reactions.
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Arthur R. Ford
the
London Free Press
GENEVA
economic and social council
general assembly
Quebec Vote May Follow Ontario Lead
Ontario set for June 7 triggers talk of a simultaneous Quebec election in June. Premier Duplessis awaits word on dissolution and possible Union Nationale plans while Godbout says Liberal party is ready. Analysts note Duplessis may keep to St. Josephs Day tradition on Wednesday.
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Quebec
Ontario
C.P
Drew
Duplessis
Adelard Godbout
Union Nationale
Duniessis
St. Joseph
Saskatchewan Highway Ban Tightens Travel For Heavy Vehicles
Regina April 17 Highways Minister J T Douglas announced a night travel ban on Saskatchewan highways due to uncertain weather threatening roads. The ban starts at midnight Sunday and covers all provincial highways except urban bypasses, excluding vehicles over 6000 pounds and exempting milk trucks, emergency livestock feed, and mail carriers.
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REGINA
J.T. Douglas
Saskatchewan
Minister Fallon Hospitalized In Edmonton After Stroke
Public Works Minister Wo A Fallon is in hospital in Edmonton after a suspected stroke. Reports say his condition was critical yesterday and unchanged today. Fallon collapsed at his legislative office and was taken to hospital with Premier Manning and Health Minister Cross accompanying him.
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EDMONTON
Wo A Fallon
legislative buildings
Manning
Cross
Fallow
Anmons
Red School Raided in Montreal Ukraine Youth Classes
Police seized Communist literature and propaganda from a downtown Montreal Ukrainian youth school run by United Ukrainian Canadians Association. About 25 children attended two evenings weekly. Teacher Walter Kostiew released for now. padlock law may be used.
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Moscow
C.P
Russia
United Ukrainian Canadians Association
Benoit
Walter Kostiew
Defence railway for Alaska mooted
Willis T. Batcheller a Seattle civil engineer said an eastern syndicate would provide 200 million dollars for a railway to Alaska. He urged US and Canadian governments to supply 375 million to extend the Pacific Great Eastern Railway as a military defence link from Sifton Pass to Fairbanks, with preliminary work starting mid summer north from Prince George.
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SEATTLE
eastern
Alaska
Willis T. Batcheller
United States
Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Sifton Pass
B.C
Fairbanks
Prince George
Wreck near Winsford claims at least 22 lives
A Glasgow to London fast mail collided with a standing passenger express near Winsford Cheshire at 12 40 am killing at least 22 people and injuring 28. Survivors said the alert was raised by an emergency cord and workers warned too late. seven coaches of the passenger train and four of the mail train derailed. Rescuers used improvised light to reach the injured and a temporary morgue was set up at the scene.
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CREWE
Cheshire
England
C.P
WINSFORD
Britain
British railways
London
Hnes
London Bridge
Czech espionage charges filed against NS party leaders
The Czechoslovak government charges the former general secretary of the Czech National Socialist party, two NS parliament members, and 51 others from security, army, police, and interior ministries with espionage. The NS party is led by President Benes.
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PRAGUE
Reuters
Czech National Socialist party
army
police
ministry of the interior
National Socialist party
Benes
Elderly Indian Couple Die In Rama Reserve Fire
An elderly Indian couple were burned to death when their frame house on the Rama reserve eight miles east of Orillia Ontario burned early today. Three others escaped in night clothes as the fire raged in the dwelling.
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IC.P
Rama reserve
ONTARIO
GODERICH
Northwest Steamship company
Superb
Hudson
Northwest Steamship Co
C.N.R
EDMONTON
C.P
Thunder Bay
Jasper
Canadian National Railways
Alberta
Lucien Maynard
Manning
NAPA
Calif
Verna Haskins
Eugene Riordan
Richard Thompson
Riordan
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A.P
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
London
LEWIS
WASHINGTON
John L. Lewis
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United Mine Workers
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Bulgaria
council of ministers
Sofia
Dimitrov
Soviet Union
Vassil Kolarov
Maine Hotel Assn
Portland
Trieste
SASK
W. A. FALLOW
Red School
Montreal
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Richmond street
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