Gulf hurricane warnings rise as storm nears land
A developing Gulf of Mexico hurricane strengthens and moves north toward Louisiana, with New Orleans forecasters warning of a likely landfall near Burwood or Grand Isle. Officials acknowledge they may have less than 24 hours to issue warnings before impact.
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NEW ORLEANS
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weather bureau
Gulf
of Mexico
W. R. Stevens
Burwood
Grand Isle
Mississippi river
Stevens
ST. JOHN'S
ANTIGUA
Leeward Islands
Leewards
Suez Canal Traffic Recovers in 1949 Report
The 1949 yearly report shows international maritime traffic fully recovered. 10420 vessels passed through the canal, tonnage 68 862 000, freight 61 000 000 tons, revenue nearly 26 000 000 000 francs and expenses over 11 000 000 000 francs. Dividend available 139 09 915 083 francs with two billion set for improvements.
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Suez Canal Company
Compagiie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez
Main Provisions Of Rail Strike Settlement Bill
UAWA Aug 30 report outlines key points of the government bill. Workers receive a provisional four cent per hour wage increase. If no agreement within 15 days after enactment, an arbitrator will render a final decision. No employee will be discharged for striking. After passage, unions must withdraw strike orders. Provisional pay rise covers hotel and water transport workers tied to railways.
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UAWA
SBE
raila
No Russ Boycott Of U N Council Is Promise Of Malik
Lake Success, Aug 30. Russia’s Jakob A. Malik says he will stay in the United Nations Security Council after his August term ends to push for seating a Chinese Communist representative who would charge U S aggression in Formosa. The council voted 7 to 2 to study the Formosa armed invasion complaint, with China and Cuba opposing. Malik’s walkout ended Aug 1, rotation brought him to the chair, and Jebb will take over as president Friday.
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N Y
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Russia
Jakob A
Malik
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China
Formosa
Korea
Taiwan
Cuba
Egypt
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T. F. Tsiang
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Reds Press Offensive Near Pohang and Taegu
Fierce fighting around Pohang and along the Taegu corridor cost the North Koreans heavily as UN troops held the No 2 port and roads westward. About 40 000 Communists attacked the area while U S and South Korean forces recaptured Battle Mountain near Haman and pushed toward Masan.
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Tok
Pohang
United Nations
Taegu
U.S
Waegwan
Battle Mountain
Haman
Masan port
Poshang
Erin
Five Men Killed In Ontario Plane Crash
Five men died when an Ontario provincial air service Norseman crashed near Timagami while attempting an emergency landing on Milne Lake. Victims include Pilot Sid Hutnick and Air Engineer W. E. Geddes from Biscotasing, plus D Perkins of Fonthill, R. Phillips of Toronto, and J Tyrell based at Timagami. Forestry crews battled the fire as the craft toppled onto the highway approach.
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Ont
Ontario
air service
Timagami
Biscotasing
Sudbury
Milne Lake
Sid Hutnick
W. E. Geddes
Co. D. Perkins
Fonthill
Ontario lands and forests department
R. Phillips
Toronto
lands and forests department
J. Tyrell
No. 11
Timagami pe
Calls For Gordon To Quit
Ottawa August 3 30 CP M J Coldwell CG leader called in the commons for the resignation of Donald Gordon as president of the Canadian National Railways over rail strike negotiations. He said Gordon lost the confidence of union members and would not regain it, deeming his action in ending talks abruptly after 7 30 p m last Saturday unacceptable.
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OTTAWA
M. J. Coldwell
ieader
Donald Gordon
Canadian National Railways
Coldwell
Gordon
C.N.R
C.C.F
Hurricane Toll In Cuba Reaches Thirty One Deaths
In Havana on August 30 reports say as many as 31 people died as a tropical storm intensified into a hurricane. Pinar Del Rio province suffered the worst damage with floods worsening crop losses. Emergency food and medical supplies were to be flown to isolated communities cut off by wrecked communications.
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HAVANA
Cuba
New Orleans
Pinar Del Rio
Prize cattle arrive from Glasgow for Manitoba flood relief
Sixty seven prize cattle arrived from Glasgow to aid Manitoba flood relief. The graded animals, including Royal Agricultural Show first prizes, will be auctioned at Brandon on October 21 under the supervision of the Manitoba Cattle Breeders Association. Proceeds go to the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund.
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Glasgow
Britain
United Kingdom
Brandon
Man
Manitoba Cattle Breeders’ Association
August frost costs Saskatchewan wheat farmers big loss
Regina reports August frost in Saskatchewan caused about 160 million dollars in wheat crop losses. The Saskatchewan Pool elevators cite at least 25 percent damage, with some fields abandoned. Oat crops, barley and flax also hit, reducing overall provincial yields.
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REGINA
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion bureau of statistics
Winniper grain exchange
Assurance Is Given Men To Be Called Back When Measure Becomes Law
The Canadian Press reports Parliament opened an emergency session to act on the back-to-work bill ending the general raid strike. Prime Minister St Laurant urged expeditious treatment for second reading as royal assent could come today.
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UAWA
St. Laurent
Prime Minister St Laurent Opens Debate on Rail Bill
Prime Minister St Laurent opens debate on a bill to resume railway operations. The measure, if passed, may prompt return of 124,000 striking employees and end the walkout, with trains rolling again soon. Strike leaders assured newspaper men they would be recalled when the bill becomes law.
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Canada
U.S
St. Laurent
tomor
Harvad instructor and gunner named special assistant to Pearson
Douglas V. LePan, 36, of Toronto, former Harvard English lecturer, poet, and artillery gunner, was appointed special assistant to External Affairs Minister L. D. Pearson in Ottawa. LePan, who studied at Toronto and Oxford, served with Gen McNaughton’s army, wrote The Wounded Prince, and most recently led Canada’s United Nations division.
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Harvard
Pearson
Douglas V. LePan
Toronto
R. G
Gerry) Riddell
Canada
United Nations
Douglas LePan
Oxford
A. G. L. McNaughton
First Canadian Army
External Affairs Department
high commissioner
London
LePan
Calgary Youth Held Under 1500 Bond
An 18 year old Calgary youth named Ralph McFarlane was held under a 1500 bond in Seattle after telling authorities he came to the United States to join the army. He said he was deported previously and was denied entry into the Canadian army. The incident was recorded by U.S. commissioner John A. Barns.
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SEATILE
CPI
Calgary
United States
Xara
Ralph McFarlane
U.S
John A. Barns
McFarlane
Rail Walkout Bill Clears Second Reading In Commons
STOP PRESS BULLETIN The commons approved the principle of the government bill to end the nine day rail walkout by a 192 to 47 vote for second reading. The bill must still pass committee, third reading, and senate approval before royal assent. Frank H. Hall and A. R. Mosher, rail workers leaders, spoke of recalling strikers within hours.
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Canada
senate
Frank H. Hall
E.C.T
Hall
A. R. Mosher
Sharp Debate Erupts Over Rail Bill In Ottawa House
Ottawa August 30 Parliament plunged into nonstop sittings to push the government bill ending the nine day rail strike. A heated second reading debate saw opposition charge the measure and its handling, while strike leaders warned a late-night action could return 124000 workers to work by tomorrow morning. Proposals to shelve the bill and place railways under a national administrator were offered, and criticism of compulsory provisions intensified. Donald Gordon was labeled past his usefulness as CN president by M J Coldwell.
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OTTAWA
commons
parliament
senate
St. Laurent
George Drew
national
M. J. Coldwell
C.c F
Donald Gordon
Canadian National Railways
Tribute In Commons For Late Mackenzie King
The Canadian House of Commons paid tribute to former prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and three other late members. Prime Minister St Laurent, opposition leaders, and private members spoke, with St Laurent recalling King as Canada s wisest counsellor and greatest public servant. The session also mourned Labor Minister Mitchell and Parliamentarian Belzile, noting Mitchell s wartime burdens and Belzile s brilliant career.
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OTTAWA
commons
William Lyon Mackenzie King
St. Laurent
King
Mitchell
Gleason Belzile
Finance
Abbott
Liberal
Quebec
Rimouski
Justice Pierre Casgrain
Mr. St. Laurent
Canadiens
Belzile
Frontline action marks Korean War update and draft news
News briefs report intensified Korean War fighting as North Korean advances met fierce resistance. Britain extends military service to two years and raises pay across ranks. Col Frank L. Smith dies after being twice barred from the Senate. Milk prices in Ottawa rise one cent per quart amid producer-distributor talks. Alberta polio cases rise to 34 with three new infections. Edmonton police rule out foul play in a rooming house death from alcohol poisoning. Jean Ryley identified as the deceased Metis woman.
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TOKYO
G.B
LONDON
Reuters
U.S. SENATE
FRANK SMITH
DWIGHT
Frank L. Smith
United States senate
utilities free
Illinois commerce commission
senate
OTTAWA
Gordon Grier
Ottawa Valley Milk Producers
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Toronto
Quebeec
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EDMONTON
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