Turtle or Horse Motto Sparks Tory Dinner Talk in Ottawa
At an Ottawa Progres sive Conservative dinner Miss Hesson of Winnipeg urged John Bracken to consider a new coat of arms for the party featuring a turtle and the motto A turtle never makes progress until it sticks its neck out. Bracken replied he would add a golden gaited saddlehorse for forward vision. He spoke as critics clamor over the idea and a microphone mishap interrupted his policy address.
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Hilda Hesson
Winnipeg
Progressive Conservative party
Progressive Conservative Association
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John Bracken
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Red Deer Hopes For Agricultural School Fade
Red Deer’s bid for an Alberta agricultural college suffers a setback after J W Christian reports to the Board of Trade that federal funding may not align with March 31 1948 deadlines. Proposals cite a 700000 grant usable to 1952 with Peace River as a potential site and a 500000 northern school plan including 300000 from the fund.
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J. W. Christian
Board of Trade
Christian
Alberta
Dave Ure
M.A. Innisfan
Peace River
Petticoat Fever cast and guests host social in Medicine Hat
Mr and Mrs D W Hays entertained the cast and assistants of Petticoat Fever at their home. Mrs Ed McKenzie presided at the rapier table with Olivia Johnson Hilda Wharton Alce Ann Hawthorne Lily Hesmer Edythe Tate and Alice Da Adson assisting. Mrs Henry Mitchell left for Vancouver to spend the summer with her parents. Mrs R G Butchart hosted a luncheon for Mrs Wadsworth of Toronto and her Maple Leaf Milling Company official husband before they returned to Toronto. Milag Margaret Lang named home economics teacher for May and June replacing Bernice McFarlane who becomes provincial supervisor. H G Glyde University of Alberta professor visited and taught at local art school. Maurice Stone hosted Prof Glyde at home after sessions.
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Ed McKenzie
Olivia Johnson
Hilda Wharton
Alce Annn Hawthorne
lily Hesmer
Edythe Tate
Alice Da Adson
R. G. Butchart
Milag
Margaret Lang
Bernice McFarlane
department of education
H. G. Glyde
University of Alberta
Maurice Stone
Glyde
Brisk Call For Farm Labor Push Starts at Offices
The national employment offices report a spring rush for farm labor as J. Lynn, manager, says workers are being placed quickly. Monday marked the start after signs of spring. demand for farm hand is highest, with construction and transient labor following. Lynn expects the rush to grow before it slackens.
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J. Lynn
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Lynn
Still Critical for Works Minister Fallow
Edmonton report states Works Minister Fallow, hospitalized since last Friday after a stroke in his office, is slightly improved but still critical. The bulletin notes his condition remains serious as medical staff monitor his recovery.
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EDMONTON
Fallow
Destroyer Mustin Sunk During Bikini Test Run
The destroyer Mustin, targeted in Bikini atomic bomb tests, was sunk by naval gunfire on April 17 near Kwajalein, according to the United States Navy. The report confirms another U S naval vessel loss linked to the test series.
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Kwajalein
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Big plane disappears over Pacific in training mission
A B-29 with a crew of 10 vanished yesterday during a training flight over the western Pacific. United States air force headquarters reported the loss and more than 50 planes joined the search for the bomber.
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TOKYO
western Pacific
United States air force headquarters
Knighting Ceremony Performed by Grand Prior in London
In London a knighthood was conferred by the Grand Prior the Duke of Gloucester on Brigadier William Bradley Govsset Barne. Barne knelt with back to camera as the sword touched him and the order was proclaimed.
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William Bradley Govsset Barne
confrere
London
England
Prorogation Near as Manitoba Legislature Clears Bills
Manitoba legislature headed toward prorogation after final reading of 27 bills. Amusement tax and mining royalty tax acts passed. mining levy to be graduated from six to eight percent over years. House rejected inquiry into 1930s Dugald wreck arrest. Winnipeg relief under 1881 CP Rail tax exemption ruled out. Premier Garson charged ex-CCF leader with political meddling in coalition era civil service act debate.
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McDiarmid
L S& George Stubbs
Donald A Tenhe
Dugald
Winnipeg independent
house
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
G. Thorvaldson
P.C.-Winnipeg
Stuart Garson
S. J. Farmer
C.C.F
CCF
labor
World Chess in Moscow Sees Draws and Standings Shift
Samuel Reshevsky of New York and Dr Max Euwe of Holland drew after 27 moves in the world chess tournament. Botvinnik leads with eight points, Reshevsky six, Keres and Smyslov five and a half, Euwe three. Botvinnik and Keres adjourned their game to be completed today.
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Samuel Reshevsky
New York
Max Euwe
Holland
Mikhail Botvinnik
Russia
Paul Keres
Botvinnik
Reshevsky
Keres
Vassily Smyslov
Euwe
Fire safety rules and emergency instructions
Fire chief outlines unusual regulations including keeping 100 yards from a fire engine, giving the department the right of way, not running over hoses, and rules for unattended fires. Instructions cover operating a fire alarm box, dialing 3333, and reporting address with North or South. Do not leave young children in danger as this is illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Admiral Yonai Dies in Tokyo at 68
In Tokyo on April 21 Admiral Itsumasa Yonai wartime navy minister and 1940 premier died last night of pneumonia at age 68. His death follows a long career in the Imperial Japanese Navy and government service.
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TOKYO
Itsumasa Yonai
Japan
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