Lack Of Fuel Is Imminent In Canada Due To U S Embargo
Canadian readers faced looming fuel and coal supply fears after Washington imposed an embargo on U S coal shipped to Canada via Canadian National Railways. Officials warned U S car shortages could hit 60 percent of CN rail coal imports, while CPR shipments remained unaffected. Omaha parking enforcement saw 1140 tickets in one week as drivers paid $1.50 per ticket.
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Vaughan
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Rush At Quitting Hour Causes Injuries
The U S veterans administration urged workers to ease pace at five o'clock closing after a spate of injuries in corridors near exits. A memorandum by Francis Dryden notes slipping falls and collisions within minutes of closing and warns against risky habits and chair swiveling.
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United States veterans administration
Francis Dryden
Talks on Coal Production Aims to Boost Ruhr Output
Washington Aug 12 Anglo American officials plan a joint campaign to raise German Ruhr coal output and support Marshall Plan aims. US hopes to lift daily Ruhr tonnage from 220000 to about 300000 by December and 350000 soon after as Europe recovers. British officials caution on obstacle of occupation issues, while US argues postponing debate harms fuel supply. In Binghamton police arrest John Liston for pan handling. found $1785.30 on him including $1760 in twenty dollar bills.
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Atlantic
Ruhr
United States
state department
BINGHAMTON
N.Y
Aus
John Liston
Unclear miscellany hints at church unity and ads
Fragmentary text notes varied items from railway parts to an Episcopal dean in Atlanta and a cartoonish vision of cross-denominational charity. A head of a firm complains about a typist's grammar while a bold quote imagines a bazaar in a Baptist church to aid a Roman Catholic orphanage.
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John Buckman Walthour
Atlanta
Cathedral of St. Philip
Episcopal church
Paraguayan Chief Flees as Civil War Heats Up
Argentine sources report Paraguay President Higinio Morínigo evacuated Asunción for Pilar near the border, accompanied by ministers and diplomats. Rebels reportedly control parts of the capital’s air ports while loyalists push northward to retake areas. the five month conflict nears a new climax with disputed reports on rebel advances.
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BUENOS
Moriniga
Asuncion
Paraguay
Meat supply in balance as heat hits corn forecast
The US meat outlook dimmed by a Midwest heat wave that lowers corn yields, threatening next year's livestock output. August 1 corn forecast falls to 2.65 billion bushels, down 111 million from July. Officials say a 2.85 billion bushel crop would be needed to sustain current meat production. Aggregate 1942-46 production projected 2% above average, two below last year.
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WASHINGTON
United States
department
Britain's shortage crisis stretches to officials and food
Britain faces shortages in essentials as officials falter to find enough experts for international talks. Amid plans for the Paris Marshall aid conference and Anglo American discussions on Ruhr coal, high level exchanges in Britain’s dollar crisis are expected in Washington. Names like Sir Wilfred Rady and Lord Brand are cited as likely participants.
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Wilfred Rady
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Lord Brand
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foreign office
Welfare Probe To Open Aug 13
EDMONTON Aug 12 The royal commission appointed by the Alberta government to examine child welfare administration will begin August 13. Commission counsel James C Mahaffy of Calgary said chief Justice Howson is chairman with judges J W McDonald of Calgary and E B Feir of Lethbridge as members. Only two subpoenas issued so far for witnesses to John D Southan Calgary Herald publisher and Mrs R C Marshall provincial regent Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire.
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royal commission
Alberta
James C. Mahaffy
Calgary
Howson
J W. Mc Donald
E. B. Feir
Lethbridge
Mahaffy
John D. Southan
the
Calgary Herald
R. C. Marshall
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Road Conditions Reported Good Across Alberta
EDMONTON Aug 12 The Alberta Motor Association road report says most of the province has good to dry roads though muddy routes exist near Slave Lake and Peace River. Wainwright is heavy while Edson Cherhill Barrhead Lac La Biche Two Hills St Paul Thorsby Carrose and Vermilion are listed as good. Peace River district shows good roads at Athabasca Fairview Grande Prairie Beaverlodge Dawson Creek and Fort St John BC.
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Alberta Motor Association
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Carrose
Vermilion
Athabasca
Fairview
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Churchill to Speak Sunday Broadcast From Conservative HQ
London the Conservative party announced Winston Churchill would broadcast to the British people Sunday at 9 15 p m in reply to Prime Minister Attlee s appeal last Sunday The plan was reported as a nationwide radio address with timing aligned to local schedules. Churchill would address the public in a period of national political discourse and public policy emphasis. The report notes the broadcast as a significant wartime style communication in a historic political moment.
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Conservative party
Winston Churchill
Attlee
Funeral to be held Friday for Senator Gerry McGeer
Vancouver mourns its beloved mayor and fiery senator Gerry McGeer with civic honors as funeral services are set for Friday at Christ Church Cathedral at 2 30 pm. Tributes pour in from across Canada led by Prime Minister Mackenzie King. McGeer, who rose from iron moulder to senator, died yesterday due to overwork and kidney ailment.
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Gerald
Gerry) Grat
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Christ Church Cathedral
Cecil Swanson
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Mackenzie King
Canada
King
L. H. Appleby
Winnipeg bord
British government wins approval for wartime powers bill
London reports the House of Commons and the Lords passed a sweeping economic crisis bill giving the government near unlimited powers over industry and labor. Churchill led opposition warnings the measure endangers liberties as Labor MPs challenged nationalization talk and press suppression safeguards. The bill heads toward final action with allies and critics split over its scope and wartime control.
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House of lords
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Ume
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Winston Churchill
Atuee
Pyne
Clement Davies
Labor
Raymond Blackburn
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Fish Leaps Into Angler's Throat From Water
A Malay fisherman in a rice field reported by the British Medical Journal describes a fish leaping from water into an angler’s mouth. The tail appeared at the tongue base and later detached. the fish was removed in surgery. The creature, named Skan betok, is said to climb trees, with villagers advising anglers to keep mouths closed.
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Reuters
southorle
algier
R. M. Lewis
Laws
Forty Homes Are Razed in Pleasant Bay Fire
In Ple asants Bay Nova Scotia a forest fire destroyed about forty homes as it raged toward Bay St Lawrence and St. Margaret's. Evacuation was underway with 200 refugees being aided by Red Cross and air and sea transport. Rescue craft ferried residents away while authorities warned of possible further evacuations as flames advanced and embers caused additional blazes.
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Alberta Schools to Reopen on Sept 2 1947
Alberta Education Minister Ansley announced that schools in the province will start on September 2 marking the first day of the 1947 48 term. With Labor Day on September 1 students lose an extra vacation day this year.
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