St Laurent pushes for Liberal majority to govern Canada
Prime Minister St Laurent spoke in Regina urging Liberals to retain federal power, warning that a nonmajority parliament would bring instability. He ruled out coalition with CCF or PC parties unless they back Liberal policies, as he toured western cities without fixed election date. Gardiner introduced him praising party unity and urging continued farm market growth and rural urban balance.
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St. Laurent
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Social Credit
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C.C.F
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
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British Columbia
Waxworks in the Abbey to tour Canada and the United States
The famed Shakespeare players from Stratford on Avon likely tour North America after this season. A one month Canada tour followed by six weeks in the United States is planned, including a four week New York season with three plays. The USA visit would be under the New York Theatre Guild, pending final approvals.
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Brannan plan stirs Wall Street hopes and fears
New York April 19. The proposed Brannan farm subsidy plan divides Wall Street. Some see benefits like ending artificial food prices and lower taxes, while others warn costs and socialistic drift. Opinions vary on impact for small farmers and incentives. Continued on page 1.
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Berlin riot at bicycle race wounds fans in 25 000 crowd
Thousands of Berlin sports fans endured bruises after a three hour riot at a bicycle race in the Russian sector. Police reportedly fired as officials were attacked but no gunfire casualties were confirmed. Fans blamed lack of loudspeaker for chaos and demanded refunds.
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Gardiner Steals Thunder At Fathers Of Confederation Visit
Regina reports Jimmy Gardiner dominated public view during Prime Minister St Laurent's visit. St Laurent praised Newfoundland joining Confederation under his leadership, while Gardiner loomed large in the scene, inspecting portraits and recalling his own rise from 1935. The gathering focused on historic figures as Gardiner and others drew attention.
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Imperial Oil tests 500 barrels in hour at Alberta well
Imperial Schoepp No. 1 in the Golden Spike field flowed 500 barrels of oil in one hour during an open test after mud clearance from the casing. Officials cautioned the result may need adjustment but called the showing enthusiastic with potential over 10,000 barrels per day. Further overnight tests and pressure checks were planned amid limited storage.
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Imperial Oil
Manitoba Divisions Membership Bill Sparks House Divisions
Opposition members forced several divisions last night as the Manitoba legislature passed a second reading on a bill to increase its membership. Critics call redistribution politics and warn of hardship for minority groups, arguing a 60 to 55 seat split is needed and suggesting independent commission oversight. Premier Campbell says the bill should go to committee.
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Urges Restoration Gaelic Language in Ireland
Dublin reports President Stan T. O'Kelly urged countrymen to stop speaking English and restore Gaelic in a radio address. Posters called for a boycott of English newspapers as signs proclaimed independence from Britain. In Sussex on the same day, veteran entertainer Davy Burnsaby died at 68, a founding member of The God Optimists and lyricist.
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Polite Thief Stages Cushion Heist In Doctor’s Waiting Room
In Hamburg on April 19 a polite thief rolled up a rug in a doctor's waiting room and fled. A woman patient offered to help by borrowing a bicycle to catch the thief. The doctor reported one rug and one bicycle missing and the incident sparked a curious, lighthearted chase.
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HAMBURG
More Vessels Are Tied Up
Canadian National ship Victor was tied up off Cuba as 26 crew joined the strike led by the Canadian Seamen's Union seeking recognition. Similar stoppages affected the Canadian Tridale in Wellington and Triberg crew actions in Brisbane with 14 days in prison for some sailors. Seafarers International Union members in British Guiana planned to sign agreements to load the bauxite freighter Sun. Capetown crews faced charges for disobedience as hearings cite combined neglect of duty. The dispute could spread to Rotterdam where Dingwall crew arrests followed captain’s request to work.
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Ship Watson Fire Kills Most Passengers Near Bolivar
In Guayaquil on April 19 Reuters reports the Watson caught fire outside Bolivar port. Of 54 passengers, most drowned or died from burns. several survivors reached Bolivar by launch. Five bodies were unloaded, including Teodoro Alvarez Garcia, deputy manager of the Central Bank of Guayaquil.
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Battered body of woman found near Jane in North Carolina
In Fayetteville a nude battered body identified as Martha Kennedy Hicks, 41, wife of Joe Hicks, was found April 18 in a thicket near a lovers' lane. She had hands tied behind her back, feet bound, and undergarments stuffed in her mouth. Decomposition and severe injuries noted. her missing date dated to April 9. Also: Willy Gottschalk, escaped German POW, returned to Montreal from Halifax under guard amid deportation plans.
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Halifax
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Counter-Proposals Ii and Ask Extension of Time
Nationalist government of China ignored the midnight deadline for peace terms and issued counter proposals with a request for more time. Nanking leaders met in non stop sessions to avert a massed Communist strike across the Yangtze as 400,000 troops were readied to cross. The government rejected the idea of allowing Communist cross river supervision and prepared to reply while pleading for more time amid fears Nanking could fall.
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Savannah man finds pelican with 15 pound bass in throat
Mrs. Alva Jones reported a washed ashore pelican in Savannah yesterday. A 15 pound bass was lodged in the pelican’s throat and both animals were dead, according to the brief, garbled clipping.
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Alva Jones
Easter Riot at Collins Bay Federal Penitentiary
Ottawa April 19 prisoners at the Collins Bay federal penitentiary near Kingston staged a noisy demonstration in dormitories yesterday. About 4 to 6 percent of the 300 inmates participated, the disturbance lasting about a half hour before guards restored order. Damage reported as greatly exaggerated with beds benches and fixtures bearing the brunt. Warden to report full details and routine disciplinary action planned against ringleaders. Similar disturbances noted at Portsmouth penitentiary in Kingston.
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Dr. Stephen S. Wist Dies At 75 In New York
News notices report the death of Dr. Stephen S. Wist, a renowned Jewish leader, at age 75 in New York on April 19, with AP noting his prominence in Jewish leadership and public life.
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