Arab Leaders Refuse Roundtable Talks on Palestine
London and Jerusalem reports say Palestine Arab leaders rejected four invitations to a London roundtable on Palestine. Britain weighs stricter controls to curb Jewish immigration and potential quarantine of displaced persons camps. Release of 1,700 Jews held since June roundup announced. cabinet eyes Truman reply to four way division proposal as Cyprus plan discussed. Russia stance eyed as Arab office contemplates Moscow involvement.
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JERUSALEM
Aug
Li-Gen
Li Alan Cunninghaw
Palestine
London
Alan
souces
Europe
Jamal Bey Husseini
Egypt
Arab League
King David
Attlee
day
Truman
dtestine
sas ntion
colonial office
Britain
isle
Cyprus
Mediterranean
RUSSIA
america
Ahmed Shukairy
propanda
Palestine Arab
Moscow
Exchange Telegraph
Shukairy
Palestine Communist party
Cape Cod Stories and World War II Red Cross Aid
The Edmonton Journal notes the Canadian Red Cross prisoner aid during World War II, highlighting food parcels sent to Axis camps from 1940 to 1945 totaling over 16 million parcels and tens of thousands of tons of meat, chocolate, sugar, biscuits, butter, jam and milk, plus tea and other foods. Also mentioned are Cape Cod fishing tales featuring Grover Cleveland and actor Joseph Jefferson in a column by Katharine Crosby.
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Canadian Red Cross
society
Edmonton
Red Cross
CAPE COD
W. Orton Tewson
Peterboro
Sandwich
Katharine Crosby
Grover Cliveland
Joseph Jefferson
No Beef Shortage Shocks Philadelphia as Cow Lingers
A fugitive 1,000 pound cow treks through a drug store and a furniture shop before being fatally shot by Frank Viso after a tense stand with police. Shopkeeper Aaron Foster refuses to assist with removal. Robert Parenti asks who will remove the carcass from the office.
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PHILADELPHIA
Aug
A.P
Frank Viso
Viso
Aaron Foster
Robert Parenti
eisavaty
No Canadian Epidemic Polio Toll Shifts Across Provinces
Montreal reports 109 infantile paralysis cases making it the only Dominion area with serious polio incidence. Nova Scotia has three cases all in Halifax, New Brunswick reports five, Ottawa district has three deaths and several cases, Alberta rising to 206 with four new cases. Ontario notes mixed trends while British Columbia remains polio-free. Authorities urge vigilance near the U.S. border to prevent spread.
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Montreal
Dominion
United States
Canada
Nova Scotia
Halifax
New Brunswick
Saint John
Ottawa
L. H. Pequegnat
Toronto
John T. Phair
Ontario
Manitoba
Minnesota
Saskatchewan
ALTA
EDMONTON
Alberta
M. BR. Bow
Bow
Calgary
Barrhead
Tofield
Westlock
Revaluation Cost Canada Huge Sum
In Ottawa on August B8 the re valuation of the Canadian dollar to parity with U S currency was estimated at 150 million dollars. Harry Jackman speaking in the Commons said the loss was shared by all Canadians making them individuals in effect speculators in the currency market. The House studied a wartime orders bill and considered extending the Exchange Control Board while noting the U S lacks such a board and Britain plans to reestablish one. Jackman urged annual parliamentary review of the measure.
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OTTAWA
United States
Canada
Harry Jackman
P.C
Toronto-Rosedale
Exchange Control Board
dackman
House
exchange board
cnet
Britain
Jackman
Jap Peace Group Behind Scenes Pushed Japan Toward Surrender
Former Prime Minister Admiral Keisuke Okada says a covert Japanese peace group, including three war crime suspects, worked two years to position Japan for surrender. They influenced Emperor Hirohito and pressured cabinet decisions, with August 13 1945 cabinet meeting and Potsdam terms shaping. Peace overtures began February through Soviet channels, stressing retention of the emperor to avoid internal upheaval.
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TOKYO
Japan
Keisuke Okada
Hirohito
Okada
wuter
Potsdam
cha
Tobacco heir marries actress Marianne O'Brien
R J Reynolds III heir to tobacco fortunes wed actress Marianne O\'Brien. The couple exchanged vows Wednesday at the bride’s mother’s East 42nd Street apartment in New York.
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FOBACCO
NEW YORK
R. J. Reynolds III
neir
Marianne O'Brien
East 42nd Street
Reins On Exchange Debated In Ottawa As War Controls Endure
Ottawa debated veterans legislation and continued wartime foreign exchange controls. Progressive Conservative members pressed for amendments restricting board powers and export permits, but failed. Amendments to exempt moves abroad or limit the act to one year were rejected amid government resistance and data disclosure concerns.
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OTTAWA
commons
order-in-council
Jo M. Macdonnell
P.C
Muskoka
Ontario
Canada
Mr. Macdonnell
E. D. Patton
Kamloops
Foreign Exchange Control board
Finance
Abbott
King Hazen
P.G
St. John-Albert
Winter Wheat Yields Hit 64 Bushels Per Acre at Magrath
Cold wind on Tuesday cost farmers about five bushels per acre. Many fields swathed or cut, some already combined. Frank Seward reports the heaviest winter wheat yield at just over 64 bushels per acre, grown on dry land.
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MAGRATH
Frank Seward
Committed For Murder Trial In Montreal Case
Montreal August 6 7 Louis Bercovitz 38 was committed by Judge Amedre Monet for trial at the next term of the court of king's bench charged with the murder of Harry Davis a Montreal gambling lord shot to death in his own establishment two weeks ago Bercovitz waived a statement but reserved his defence claiming self defence in the fatal shooting
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MONTREAL
Harry Davis
husky Louis Bercovitz
Amedre Monet
king’s bench
Bercovitz
Davis
American Farmer In English Port After Collision
The United States merchant ship American Farmer reached Fal mouth under her own power after a collision with the William J. Riddle several hundred miles off the English coast. Salvage rights are claimed by the British steamer Elizabeth and Barry, Wales, officials consider security against salvage. The Elizabete refused to release towlines and United States authorities dispute the action while 5,000 tons of wheat are reported safe.
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RICHARD TOMPKINS
FALMOUTH
England
United States
William J. Riddle
Oscar Johnson
Elizabeth
Johnson
Farmer
Elizabete
Barry
Wales
British ministry of transport
United States Lines
Benjamin Goodhue
New York
Jan Millers
emy
Heo
Ranger
America
London
ED CREAGH
Perry
Cmdr
C. J. Van Asdall
Cmdr. Van Arsdall
Canada sees no bacon export clash with Britain contract
Ottawa authorities said Britain will buy 90 percent of Denmark’s bacon exports for three years, with Denmark paying a higher price than Canada. Canada cannot meet all British needs, even with large export targets for 1947 and 1944, they noted. In a separate move, Labor Minister Mitchell announced J Edwin Fades as industrial disputes inquiry commissioner for a BC Electric Railway dispute with its workers.
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OTTAWA
Denmark
Canada
Britain
London
Canadiad
Kingdon
Mitchell
J. Edwin Fades
Vancouver
British Columbia Electric Railway Co. Ltd
Nazi housing sparks tawdry love and murder in Germany
In a bomb wrecked Rhine town a tailor Adolf Dierkes and his housemates share a crowded home. Jealousies and affairs lead to Dierkes being bludgeoned to death by Erich Rudolf and Alfons Hartwig. Frau Wedler and Rudolf also conspire in a planned second murder. all three men and Wedler receive death sentences, Dierkes spared for pregnancy.
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RHEINE
Germany
Adolf Dierkes
Dierkes
Klara
Frau Hen
i Wedler
Alfons Hartwig
Erich Rudolf
Frau Wedler
Pesee
Benthicaun
Rudolf
Hartwig
Herr Wedler
Fri Wedler
Ciereman
Fran Dierkes
Father Divine marries Montreal beauty in name only says cult leader
Canadian Press reports Father Divine, the self styled god and immortality seeker, wed 21 year old Montreal native Edna Rose Ritching known as Sweet Angel. The ceremony in Montreal was performed by Rev Albert J Shadd and Divine declared the marriage is only in name. He announced his late first wife Mother Divine approved the union and noted that God is single as his followers cheered. Divine, about 70, has long led a network of temples and heaven locations with followers adopting unique titles. He has faced legal and public scrutiny since his Harlem days and remains based in Philadelphia. The article recounts his controversial past and ongoing struggle with creditors.
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FATHER DIVINE
CLYDE BLACKBURN
WASHINGTON
Aut
Montreal
Edna Rose Ritching
Sweet Angel
Albert J. Shadd
Divine
Philadelphia
Lacense
Razor Found Hidden in Books In Heirens Case
CHICAGO Aug 8 Authorities Wednesday intercepted a razor blade concealed in a book requested by William Heirens, the confessed multiple slayer. The blade was found after his third murder indictment and linked to the fatal stabbing of 43 year old Mrs Josephine Ross on June 3 1945. The State's Attorney declined to reveal death penalty plans. Books withheld from Heirens library search. He was placed in a secure cell and kept under 24 hour observation after confessing kidnappings and stabbings.
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CHICAGO
William Heirens
William J.Tuoty
oblal AmuUrdee
Josephine Ross
Michael F. Muluanhy
Heirens
kidnane
Suzanne Degnan
Molotov Sparks Uproar at Peace Conference
In Paris Aug f. Dr H Evatt Australian external affairs minister told the peace conference that Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov was attempting to enforce veto power in the conference as he does in the foreign ministers council. Molotov reopened the voting procedure issue declaring the Russian delegation cannot agree to a majority decision. Evatt and Molotov clashed as Molotov criticised Britain and the United States and Evatt challenged the claim. The session focused on voting rules and the two-thirds vs simple majority debate as the conference nears the drafting of peace treaties for Italy Romania Hungary Bulgaria and Finland. The tempers flared as Evatt accuses Molotov of seeking to undermine consensus and the conference debates its operating rules.
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PARIS
H. ¥. Evatt
Minin Malstov
foreign ministers’ council
Molotov
Evatt
USSR
Soviet Union
U.S.S.R
M. Molotov
Dr. Evatt géstuliea
Mr. Molotov
De. Evatt
fr. Molotov
Italy
Romania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Finland
United States
Draw for Trucks Calgary Alberta War Assets Sale
About 26 Alberta farmers had names drawn in Calgary for 800 army trucks released by the War Assets Corporation. Extra names were added as many requested vehicles were unavailable. Final distribution awaits confirmation, with fixed prices set by truck age type and size after 1,060 applications.
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CALGARY
Alberta
Alberta Federation of Agriculture
War Assets Corporation
A.F.A
Pu Yi to Testify in Tokyo War Crimes Trial
Allied public relations office says Henry Pu Yi, former puppet emperor of Manchukuo, long missing, will testify soon before the international war crimes tribunal in Tokyo. He was captured by Soviet troops after Japan’s defeat in 1945 and Russia plans to bring him to Tokyo with other defendants.
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TOKYO
Allied headquarters
public relatinnis
Henry Pu Yi
Marnechaukug
international war crimes tribunal
Red
Toke
Five Big Powers At Peace Conference Declared
A Chinese newspaper graphic on the five major powers portrays the dynamics at the peace conference. It claims France acts after talks, Britain acts during voting, the United States talks or acts, the Soviet Union acts without talking, and China talks without taking action.
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SHANGRAL
Sin Pan
Turbulent Interludes At The 21 Power Peace Conference
Paris Aug 8 Reuters reports a sleepy peace conference crowded with high powered diplomats. Evatt the lively Australian delegate moves through the chamber while Spaak, Molotov, and Mackenzie King listen and observe as translations proceed. Evatt notes in poor handwriting while Molotov lounges with his delegation.
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PRASER WIGHTON
PARIS
Russia
Vyacheslay Molotov
Australia
Herbert Vere Evatt
Dr. Evatt
Bevin
Paul Henri Spaak
No Foundation For Law's Charges
Ottawa reports Acting Prime Minister St Laurent told the House there is no basis for Solon Low's charges that the Liberal party courted the Communist Party in the 1940 election. He cited Low’s remarks at a Pontiac by election meeting and criticized loyalty claims against government employees while denying ties to Mackenzie King.
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OTTAWA
St. Lawrett
commons
Solon Low
Social Credit
Noranda
Que
Tiberal
Communist Party
St. Laurent
Low
Pontiac county
Canada
St Laurent
Mackenzie Hing
Ming
Famous Foothills Ranch Sold for 3209 006 Pincher Creek
News briefs report the sale of the famed Hintfeid ranch of 000 acres on the Waterton river to RP Gilchrist Munyberries and Calgary for 208,080 including 1,008 head of cattle. The late H M Halfield died last year and had acquired the original ranch in Isga.
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FOOTHILLS
PINCHER CREEK
MM. Hintfeid
iWaterten river
Gilchrist
Calgary
H. M. Halfeild
Isga
JOHNSON
OTTAWA
C.P
Gitewm
G. 0
Jehmes
U.B
Canada
Britain
R.C.AULF
WINNIPEG
SOUTH PASADENA
Calif
Joseph Curtis Beedie
Joseph
Peal Beredle
AEIRENS
CHICAGO
WHtam ficheny
JERUSALEM
Brent
Voice of
Imrael
CYPRUS
WASHINGTON
United States
Palestine
Cypran
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Jap Peace Group
English Port
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George Baker
The Messenger
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Sayville
civil Cours canting
ancel
Razor
PU YI
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