Flames Destroy Rare Vet Hospital in Peterborough
In Peterborough Ontario a fast moving fire destroyed a tuberculosis hospital. About 228 patients were evacuated safely within five minutes after an alarm was sounded by orderly Bill Ander40h. The blaze caused about 1 500 000 dollars in damage and was blamed on a discarded cigarette butt. No injuries were reported.
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J. E. Patterson
RCAF
Peterborough civic hospital
VANCOUVER
Vancouver College
South Shaughnessy District
Instructional brothers
Whyalla's Baby Boom Shapes Australia Origin Town Spotlight
Whyalla grows at a rate near one birth daily with 300 babies yearly from 7,500 residents. The town shows high birth figures and a hospital system praised for quality care, while most workers are with Broken Hill Pty Ltd benefiting from hospital plans. The article also notes British and continental manufacturing trends and global trade hints.
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Whyalla
Australia
Whyallt
Whyalla Iron Knob
Broken Hill Pty Ltd
Woman Flings From Third Floor In Subway Fire
In Philadelphia on December 6, Daisy Carey aged 28 leaped from her third floor apartment as onlookers watched. Firemen said she was trapped after a binge on the subway and was reported in critical condition by hospital staff.
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PHILADELPHIA
Daisy Carey
Seek Right To Export Steel
Ottawa reports heavy pressure on the federal government to lift the steel export ban though an informed source says easing is unlikely for some time. Canada remains short of steel after summer plant strikes and imports about 60,000 tons monthly as prices and subsidies influence policy.
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OTTAWA
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Sydney
N.S. Hamilton
Sault Ste. Marie
ince
United States
U.S
Dominion
Stalin Reported Seriously Ill in London Rumors
London sources cite Turkish rumors that Russian Prime Minister Stalin is seriously ill. The London Star notes anxious reaction as Kremlin bulletins become more restricted. Copenhagen dispatches also hint Stalin did not attend a dinner for a Czechoslovak delegation.
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Turkey
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London Star
Star Man's Diary
Conenhoven
Berlineske today
Stockholm
yenort
Moscow
Truman's Veto Could Be Upheld Analysis
Washington December 6 an analysis of voting strength in the 80th congress elected November 5 indicates President Truman should be able to sustain vetoes. With Republicans controlling both houses a two thirds vote would be required to defeat a veto. If all Democrats supported him votes in the House and Senate would prevent overriding.
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WASHINGTON
Truman
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Government by AP Review Aims To Fast Coal Strike Decision
The United States asks the Supreme Court to review John L. Lewis contempt in the coal strike, bypassing appeals court after Truman aides signal no retreat. Mine workers post bonds totaling 53.42 million in fines, while Lewis deposits bonds to cover personal penalties as Cabinet members urge unity against the strike.
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ASHINGTON
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Charles E. Stewart
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Philip Murray
American Federation of Labor
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A.F.L
William Green
Tabor
Navy
Forrestal
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Homer Capehart
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Capehart
T. Alan Goldsborough
Gerhart
Hon. Chas Stewart Former Alberta Premier Is Dead
Hon Chas Stewart longtime Alberta Liberal premier and prairie advocate dies in Ottawa. He led Alberta from 1917 to 1921 and later served in federal roles including interior minister and prairie development advocate. Known for irrigation work and Alaska highway feasibility study, funeral planned in Ottawa.
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Mackenzie King
house of commons
Argeriteuil
Que
Edmonton West
Charles Stewart
Lethbridge
Brett
U.P.A
Herbert Greene
Mr Stewart
CHAS STEWART
UAWA
C.P
Thinks Hitler in Argentina, Toronto theory surfaces
Capt Harry Sperber, a US Army translator from the Nuremberg trials, told Upper Canada Lodge of Bnai Brith that Hitler may be alive and directing atomic bomb experiments in Argentina. He tied Fascist activity reports there to his belief, suggesting Eva Braun died in the Berlin bunker with a Hitler double, noting her fondness for red pumps.
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Harry Sperber
United States army
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Upper Canada
B'Nal E-Rith
Sperber
Hitler
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Eva Braun
Economists plan defense against next low mood in Britain
London reports say Labour ministers gather detailed figures on production manpower materials trade and national needs to guide industry and unions. Government hopes to prevent economic trouble and adapt if a downturn hits while aiming for full domestic employment and measured wage growth across sectors.
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LONDON
Lee
Britain
Britain May Face Bread Ration Cuts From U S Strike
Britain’s Food Minister John Strachey warned Parliament that bread and bacon rations could be reduced if the U S coal strike disrupts shipments. He noted wheat stocks are low and Canada and Argentina supplies are uncertain, urging new U S wheat and flour shipments to avert cuts. He cited labor disputes and meat shortages in Argentina as additional pressures on overseas supplies.
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John Lewis
Britain
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NDON
CP. Cable
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United States
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addissor
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lkely
raton
food ministry
Canada
Dominion
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U.S
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Rule By Army is Expected In Palestine
Five British soldiers were injured, one seriously, when a jeep was blown up by a mine north of Hedera on the Tel Aviv Haifa road. The British high commissioner and Jewish agency head said a military regime may be imposed. a London decision is awaited. A curfew was lifted after explosions killed one British officer and a serviceman and seriously injured 22 others at Sarafand camp.
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Tel Aviv-Haifa
Alan Cunningham
Palestine
Isaac Ben Tsevi
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Communists propose peace terms in formal note to Chiang Kai-Shek
The Chinese Communists offer a fresh start for peace talks but demand that the Kuomintang dissolve the national assembly in Nanking and restore the military situation to the January 13 status. Sources say the terms are unlikely to gain serious consideration and could trigger renewed American mediation efforts.
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Chou En-Lai
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Marshall
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China
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nmust
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Ching
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en Chiang
Garson Protests Freight Rate Increase Plan
Winnipeg report says Premier Stuart Garson warned Western Canada would suffer most from a 30 percent freight rate rise proposed by the railways. He called the claim of high costs and operating expenses as justification for the hike political and vowed a thorough inquiry into railway costs and profitability.
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Canada
Western Canada
Presmier Stuart Garson
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Cayoon
Canaumin telways
allway
Wester Canada
Beet growers to receive 1.128 million payment
About 1,408 Southern Alberta beet farmers will receive a total payout of 1,128,000. The second regular payment for the current crop amounts to 3 per ton, with nearly 370,000 tons of beets delivered and a high volume expected despite weather-related shrinkage.
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SNE
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an financen
Iran accuses Russia of meddling in internal affairs
Iran submits a letter to the United Nations Security Council accusing Russia of interference in Iran’s internal affairs. The Iranian ambassador to the UN says the Soviet ambassador urged Iran to abandon plans to send troops into Azerbaijan to ensure elections tomorrow proceed without disturbances. No action was requested at present.
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Iran
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Museelm Ma
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