Deportations and riots as Haifa curfew broken
British deported 1000 illegal Jewish immigrants to Cyprus aboard two troop ships amid Haifa rioting sparked by Hagana radio calling to break the curfew. A second group of 650 arrived, mobs threw stones at troops, and the curfew was later lifted as authorities restored order.
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AIFA
Palestine
Britain
Cyprus
Hagana radio
1st Infantry Division
Haifa
King's Way
Empire Rival
Empire Heywood
England
pauls
Taber to Get Beet Factory Near Taber East of Town
Raymond Alberta Aug 13 The Taber area will host the third beet sugar factory in Alberta. Canadian Sugar Factories Ltd announces plans to build east of Taber serving Taber Barnwell and Coaldale. Construction contracts go to Stearns Roger Mig Co of Denver and Dominion Construction Co of Vancouver.
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RAYMOND
Taber
Canadian Sugar Factories, Ltd
Philip J. Rogers
T. Geo. Wood
Barnwell
Taber- Barnwell
Coaldale
Stearns-Roger Mig Co
Denver
Colorado
Dominion Construction Company
Vancouver
B.C
Picture Butte
sugar
Alberta
BROOKS
Alberta Beet Growers’ Association
tem
Eastern Irrigation
Canada
Odd Occupations Entered in Census Across Australia
The Adelaide Mail notes quirky census responses listing diverse self descriptions such as bayonet hardener, carpet beater, coral dealer, crossing sweeper, executioner, forger, and many others. It cites a man calling himself a grazier while unemployed and mentions a logbed sleepers.
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Australia
Adelaide Mail
Moonlight Rainbow Seen Over Albuquerque Night Sky
Albuquerque residents witnessed a rainbow-like halo created by moonlight as a shower fell. The weatherman explained that moonlight refracted through thin clouds to the east, with raindrops reflecting the light in a ring seen by many residents.
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ALBUQUERQUE
N.M
Tax Changes Before House
Ottawa reports a full day of debate on the budget tax changes with focus on cooperative taxation and income tax policy. Government officials defended the regime while opposition members warned it could push firms to the United States as discussion of RCMP estimates and false passport probes unfolds.
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OTTAWA
commons
house
Finance
Harry Jackman
Toronto Rosedale
United States
chamber
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
transport department
John Diefenbaker
Lake Centre
St Laurent
RCMP
Great Lakes
Strong Support For Farm Strike In Alberta Union Vote
Early returns show an overwhelming majority in favor of non delivery action by the Alberta Farmers Union. About 25 percent of ballots received and an executive meeting within 10 days will decide next steps. Strong cross‑provincial support from Saskatchewan and British Columbia farmers noted.
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EDMONTON
Alberta Farmers’ Union
R. J Boutilier
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
J L McMillan
Clyde
Alta
Hoover Says Russian Fifth Column Drives Global Confusion
Former President Herbert Hoover, in a Salt Lake City birthday statement, says he believes a "Russian fifth column" is contributing to world confusion as nations struggle for place. He notes fewer countries enjoy freedom today than before World War II and that fear and frustration dominate the era.
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SALT LAKE CITY
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Truman
Britain seals Palestine as illegal Jewish immigration halted
Britain blocks Palestine access and ships transporting unverified Jewish refugees to Cyprus camps. London says the move aims to prevent civil war and pressure on Palestine policy, while pledging no more unvetted arrivals.
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LONDON
Britain
Palestine
Haifa
Holy Land
Cyprus
Europe
Hail Storm Hits High River Area With Severe Crop Loss
A damaging hailstorm struck High River and surrounding districts Monday afternoon, injuring crops across Wheat 50 to 60 percent, with some areas near Blackie and Meadow Bank sustaining up to 100 percent losses on fine crops. Oats fared worse than wheat, town gardens damaged, and insurance uptake higher this season.
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WIGH RIVER
High River
Blackie
Longview
Tongur Creek
Glads Ridge
Meadow Bank
Pekisko
Little Bow
Prankburg
Blackieaneen
Blackie district
township 19
township 18
Dies at 79 Noted British author dies after illness
A famed British author died after a period of failing health. The obituary notes the writer’s long career and references a fuller account on page two detailing the death of Mr. Wells.
Love Will Find a Way in Berlin Marriages
American soldiers seek to marry German women by joining the British army, a military government official said. U.S. army rules prohibit marriages to Germans, and some men have tried to present their sweethearts as non-Germans by using Polish or other languages to circumvent the ban.
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Palestine
Haifa
campa
Cyprus
London
North Africa
Halls Harbor
colonial office
Britain
BERLIN
United States army
Signs Papers For Brandes In Ottawa Fallout
In Ottawa on August 13 the Paat Master General Bertrand disclosed signing in 1936 a naturalization letter for William Brandes who purportedly faced later scrutiny as a Russian agent using a Canadian passport. The Montreal Gazette alleged Brandes’ links to nefarious activities abroad. Bertrand denied knowledge of Fred Rose in the letter and said Marcovitch’s and Brandes’ stories misled him despite his long acquaintance with Marcovitch.
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OTTAWA
Bertrand
commons
William Brandes
Montreal Gazette
Brandes
Britain
Sertrand
Montreal-Laurier
Aaron Marcovitch
naturali gation
Fred Rose
Rose
Marcovitch
Willam Brandes
Steinberg
Canada
polain
John Diefenbaker
Free ports studied Ottawa sug 13
Transport Minister Chevrier told the commons no action on free ports in Canada until an interdepartmental committee reports. The panel of representatives from the transport, trade, reconstruction and finance departments is now receiving briefs from ports across the country.
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OTTAWA
sug 13
Chevrier
commons
Canada
transport, trade, reconstruction and Anance
Molotov Admits Italy's Responsibility At Peace Conference
At Paris Aug 13 Russian Foreign Minister Molotov acknowledged Italy's responsibility while stressing Italy must not lose prestige or power in Europe. He opposed delaying peace terms and warned against tying Trieste to German peace, urging a democratic Italy free of fascist remnants. Ethiopian delegate Akilau Habte Wold cited Italy's past aggression and recalled Haile Selassie's League appeal against Ethiopia invasion.
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PARIS
Russia
Italy
De Gasperi
Trieste
Germany
Ital
North
Africa
Malva Wavin
Yugoslavia
Istria
Ato Akilau Habte Wold
Molotay
League of Nations
Haile Selassie
League
Geneva
Ethiopia
Eritres
Somaliland
G M Plant At Oshawa To Halt Friday
Oshawa Ontario August 13 William A Weeber president of General Motors plant here said assembly lines will halt on Friday and the flow of cars and trucks to Canadian consumers will cease for lack of materials Strikes in vital suppliers industries mediated this step weeks said
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OSHAWA
Ont
C.F
William A. Weeber
General Metera Company
Sr. Weeker
Six American Soldiers Die in Fire at Berlin MP Pool
Six American soldiers were burned fatally and three others injured in a fire at a military police meter pool in Berlin. The U.S. Army Provost Marshal’s Office announced the incident last night with one other injured listed as critical.
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BERLIN
Unitates army Provost marshal
Wan
Tornado Strikes Niagara Falls Area Causes Damage
A small tornado with hail rain and lightning hit the northeastern section of Niagara Falls New York today causing damage but no casualties reported. Separate dispatches note a seven day strike affecting traffic into and out of the United States and ongoing labor tensions.
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NIAGARA FALLS
WEAGARA FALLS
NEW YORK
Press Wireless, Inc
American Communications
United State
CANADA
TORONTO
C.P
Ontario
Canadian
KING
LONDON
C.P. Cable
Mackensie King
JOHANNESBURG
South Africa
Sun Negre
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SYRIA
Ana Blackie
H. G. WELLS
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Molotov
G.M
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