Run by Canada Argentina for dollars complicates crisis
Britain faced a severe dollar drain as Canada and Argentina emerged as major sources of raw materials, triggering a run on the Bank of England. The dollar conference pressed for a formula to curb withdrawals while Britain seeks to stabilize its currency and trade.
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park reshapes Glendale with innovation
Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale draws 1.5 million visitors yearly, rebuilt from 50 acres to twelve times its size under Dr. Hubert Eaton. Known as the builder, Eaton turned the cemetery into a garden like space featuring Babyland for children and bronze markers, shaping a major local industry employing 800.
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Denial Canada Among Those Causing Run On Bank Of England
Ottawa officials denied Canada was a major cause of the run on the Bank of England that prompted Britain to suspend sterling convertibility. They cited no large Canadian sterling holdings and said no country rushed to swap for dollars when convertibility expanded on July 15. The run, tied to lingering confidence issues, saw multiple nations seek American funds before Britain suspended convertibility.
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Canadian National Exhibition Opens in Toronto
The Canadian National Exhibition began in Toronto with 2.5 million expected visitors over the next two weeks. The event traces roots to hemp culture awards in 1792 and features exhibits spanning Canadian industries, radar, television, and historic Fort Toronto sites. Prime ministers and dignitaries from Britain and the Commonwealth prepared to attend opening ceremonies.
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Taft Hartley Act Takes Effect With Labor Restrictions
The Taft Hartley Act largely went into effect today, reshaping U S labor rules by limiting union actions while preserving collective bargaining and the strike option. It reinforces employee rights and shifts government policy away from strong union protection, adding new duties for both employers and unions. The act also grants a right to refrain from union activity and redefines the National Labor Relations Board’s role.
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Abolition Of Veto Sought In U N Council
Lake Success Aug 22 Russia drew heavy flak for using the veto in the United Nations Security Council as Argentina proposed abolishing the big power veto. Argentina asked the General Assembly to convene a general conference to revise the veto clause under Article 109. Observers noted any change requires a two thirds GA vote and seven council votes, with Big Five veto power intact. Russia vetoed Austria and Italy for UN membership as the council met to discuss Dutch-Indonesian tensions and a debate over Britain's withdrawal from Yoon and the Sudan question.
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Lin Yutang unveils 90000-character Chinese typewriter
New York August 22 Lin Yutang famed author says after ten years of thinking he created a Chinese typewriter printing 90000 characters including known words and many new ones The Mingkwar clear quick typewriter will soon go into production and can perform in minutes what a Chinese hand-copyist does in a day It also types English Japanese and Russian and is about the size of a standard typewriter
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Mixup In B C Labor Scene
Vancouver faces a tense labor picture with 900 unionists signing contracts 350 on strike and 1 200 furniture workers unsettled. A Vancouver steelworkers strike enters its second day as concessions are withdrawn and the provincial labor department mediates. The International Longshoremen and Warehousemen Union signs for wage boosts while the furniture dispute heads to a policy committee meeting with a large strike vote backing action.
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Italian Cabinet Seeks Second Loans for Large Bailout
Rome August 22 Reuters official statement says the Italian Cabinet will request a second loan of 100 million dollars from the export and import bank and a 255 million dollar loan from the International Bank. The move aims to bolster financial stability amid ongoing economic pressures.
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Steals Own Children Steals Own Children Stepnary Hero
Steals Own Children Stepnary Hero 339 reproddned violinist and son-in-law of PLATIST TM conductor Jose Tturh. is shown after his arrest on charges ar chid Stealing The complaint was sworn by Iturbi, from whose custody Here took the children offspring of his marriage to Iruror's daughter Here took the children from Tums California home and brought rem to New York "because I want them to grow up as US chldren" He refused to post the £ 15.04 berd for his release, and ws toa appear in Beverly Hills municipal court for arraignment.
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Reject Demand To Review Petkov Death Sentence
In Sofia on August 22 Pi Russia's representative on the Allied control commission rejected the U S demand to review the death sentence of Nikola Petkov a top anti Communist leader Petkov was sentenced last Saturday as a conspirator against the Communist dominated fatherland front government No date has been set for the hanging The United States had denounced his arrest and trial and four days earlier sought a review of the sentence The rejection was announced by Lt Gen Alexander Cherpanery Soviet member and acting deputy chairman of the commission
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Egyptians Riot in Cairo Over Security Council Talks
In Cairo about 5,000 protesters clashed with police during demonstrations against United Nations Security Council talks on the Egypt Britain dispute. Police dispersed rioters after rugged clashes. seven Muslim Brotherhood followers were arrested. Acting Prime Minister Ahmad Khashaba urged public order while Prime Minister Nekrash Pasha remained at Lake Success awaiting UN action.
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British Film Industry Struggles With War Wait on Crowded Schedule
London reports paralyzing shortages of cameras costumes and materials hamper British film makers as they strive to free 30 million weekly moviegoers from Hollywood dependence. Rank and Korda struggle at capacity with scarce Technicolor cameras and rationed clothing while awaiting government action on war damage repairs and Studia construction.
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Fearful Doukhobors fear fire raids in B C village
Orthodox Doukhobors in the West Kootenay Valley appeal to police for protection as fanatical fire raids surge. The threat to torch an entire village comes amid arson at multiple communal buildings. Authorities pledge action. Doukhobor leaders threaten to expose firebugs. The terror forces families to move furniture outdoors and sleep outside as mills close or operate with minimal staff.
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Dont Fret About Heat Kick Bed Partner Out
Chicago dispatch reports a psychiatrist, Dr. Tam S. Sadler, advises that heat distress worsens sleep. He suggests moving a bed partner to ease discomfort during extreme heat, noting fretting raises stress and metabolic rate, worsening indigestion.
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Britain backs government plan to boost farming output
Reuters reports London editorials urging public resolve as Britain eyes a £100 million farm output lift over four years to ease the food shortage. While some papers demand drastic government action and new supply sources, others warn of the sterling-dollar crisis and seek relief through domestic production and imports from colonies and Europe.
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Doukhobors burn homes in protest and world war fears
A British Columbia report says fanatical Doukhobors are torching their own houses as a protest against perceived coming world war. Reuters notes three sacrifice fires destroyed homes. Other dispatches cover Jewish refugees leaving France, police clues in Kingston penitentiary escape, Windsor bank robbery, Saskatchewan polio rise, BC terrorism crackdown, and US Britain financial talks.
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