Ottawa split over extending controls to March
Opposition leaders in the commons backed a March extension of rent and price controls while criticizing management. John Bracken urged better control handling or face wrath of Canadians, while M J Coldwell pressed for post March powers and Solon Low urged automatic, not bureaucratic, controls. Finance Minister Abbott announced a gold mine production bonus and introduced a bill to legalize import prohibitions under the exchange conservation program.
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OTTAWA
commons
John Bracken
M. J. Coldwell
C.C.F
Solon Low
Social Credit
ILSLEY
Justice
Tisley
wold
Gardiner
Abbott
John G. Diefenbaker
P.C
Lake Centre
foreign exchange control board
commots
finance and foreign exchange central board
Maori girl walks 13 miles daily to Te Whal school
In Urewera country, five year old Lib ya Dougherty and her three sisters under 10 trek 13 miles round trip each day to Te Whal school. The rough 90G foot high road, winter winds, and scarce transport hinder travel. No school bus exists. government correspondence lessons fill gaps with family help.
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New Zealand
Ele
Libya Dougherty
Te Whal
Urewera
Nera Taland
Irother
dian
Dougherty
Portraits and Scenes From Lethbridge Herald Banquet
Presentation to the Herald Chief with Senator Buchanan at the right honors his 40 years of daily publication. A Western scene Fincher Creek Elevators by Night appears on the left and Snow in September on the right. The banquet by the Lethbridge Board of Trade celebrated his long service and he expressed appreciation for South Alberta imagery.
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Senator Buchanan
Fincher Creek
Buchanan
Lethbridge Board of Trade
Lethbridge Herald
Alberta
Victor Siften
Winnipeg Free Press
Canadian Press
W. 4. Buchanan
Canada
Toronto
A. Y. Jackson
Mr. Sifton
Foothills
Russia May Defer Reparations Claim at Conference
Moscow sources report Foreign Minister Molotov may offer to defer the Soviet reparations claim against Germany if the conference approves immediate establishment of German economic and administrative agencies. The proposal could defer payments from current production until Germany balances its economy, with debate over central versus decentralized authority.
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LONDON
Molotov
Russia
Germany
United States
France
Great Britain
Molotoy
Marshall
Mosoloy
Plane crash near Memphis claims twenty lives
A United States Army C-47 crashed near Memphis shortly after dark, bursting into flames. Col Donald F. Fargo announced 29 dead with 20 reported aboard. The craft, based at Aberdeen, Md, had last stopped in El Paso, Texas, returning from the west coast. survivors were hospitalized in St John’s, Minnesota.
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MEMPHIS
Tenn
stage field
Donald F. Fargo
468th air forces base
Aberdeen
El Paso
Tex
G. W. White
A. B.Taylor
HOSPITAL ST. JOHN'S
Mid
Goose Bay
Ottawa curbs import of steel and printing presses
Ottawa imposes broad import restrictions to curb US dollar drain, banning structural steel, printing presses and many publishing equipment unless licenses are granted. Contractors with ongoing steel work may obtain permits, while large valued newspaper presses and parts require licensing. Restrictions continue on a Page Two continuation.
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OTTAWA
United States
Police Raid Rome Crowd
Rome faced an ominous day as Premier De Gasperi’s government used strong arm police tactics to quell the city’s general strike. In Piazza Colonna helmeted officers charged crowds under the foreign ministry arcades, striking with truncheons as bystanders jeered and shouted.
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FRANK BRUTTO
ROME
Alside de Gasperi
termal
Piazza Colonna
foreign ministry
Crude Oil Prices Rise in Alberta History
Crude oil jumped 50 cents a barrel to the highest price seen in Alberta history. The rise signals potential gasoline increases of two to two and a half cents per gallon, potentially lifting Calgary ethyl gasoline to about 39 or 58 cents per gallon. The move follows earlier price shifts driven by US refinery actions and Western competition, with Montana crude rising and Western supply heavily imported.
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CALGARY
Alberta
astery
United States
te Smnil Company
Sun
Oklahoma
Montana
United
Jones Govt Swept Back Into Power in Prince Edward Island
Final returns in the Prince Edward Island general election show Thomas M. Linkletter Liberal securing a clear edge over Edward E. Arnett Progressive Conservatives in the Third District. Liberals hold a 24 to 6 lead in the 30-seat legislature as Premier Walter J. Jones plans an early February session after a fourth straight Liberal victory in the 21st general election. The CCF fails to win seats and loses deposits.
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CHARLOTTETOWN
C.P
Prince Edward Island
Thomas M. Linkletter
Edward E. Arnett
Prince
Walter J. Jones
P E I Results By Constituencies
The Canadian Press lists elected members by district with approximate pluralities. Among Queen's, Kings, Prince and France ridings figures show councillors and assemblymen with party affiliations and vote counts, including MacLean Campbell Saville and Ramsay among others.
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Queen's
F. A. Stewart
F. A. Large
Queen's 2nd
xR. R. Bell
xPhilip Matheson
Queen's Ird
xEugene Cullen
xRussel Clare
Walter Jones
John MacLean
King's Qnd
R. Burge
sH. H. Cox
King’s
Keir Clark
Joseph Campbell
King's
A. W. Matheson
xJohn A. Campbell
J. W. Arschdalt
Thomas M. Linkletter
Prince
xHorsce Wright
C .C. Baker
J. Lorne MacFarlane
Carroll Delaney
Considerate Motor Thief Sifts Cash Tools Left In Car
Police pursued a highly considerate automobile thief described as exceptional. The stolen car was recovered hours later with $500 in cash in the glove box untouched, $500 in machine tools in the rear, and the fuel tanks full, suggesting the thief abandoned it shortly after moving the loot.
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FLUSHING
Britain to halt bread rationing over Soviet wheat pact
London reports a short term trade agreement with Soviet Russia would supply Britain with oats corn and barley for livestock feed but not wheat. First shipments due February and talks for a long term deal set for May. Harold Wilson announced terms in the House of Commons amid speculation on rationing.
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LONDON
Russia
Britain
house of commons
J. Harold Wilson
board of trade
Moscow
Harald Wilson
Wilson
Attlee
Jong
Europe
United Kingdom
Royal Roads and R.M.C. to Train Officers on Tri Service Basis
Ottawa December 12 17 Defence Minister Claxton announced that the Royal Military College Kingston and Royal Roads Vancouver will form Canadian Joint Services Cadet Colleges on a tri service basis. Cadets from all three services may qualify for commissions in any branch and may serve in reserve or full time forces as chosen. The two year Royal Roads course and four year RM C course start dates and year by year training details were outlined, with naval cadets in executive or engineering branches taking two years at either college.
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OTTAWA
Claxton
Royal Military College
Kingston
Ont
H.M.C.S
Royal Roads
Vancouver
Joint Services Cadet Colleges
R.M.C
army
RCAF
RMAC
Canadian army
the
force
R.C.A
R.C.N
Royal Ravy
reay
Britain Set to Quit Mandate by May 15 Amid Palestine Turmoil
London December 12. Foreign Secretary Bevin said Britain may surrender the Palestine mandate before May 15 if possible, endorsing Eden's appeal to Jews and Arabs to end bloodshed after the UN partition decision. He warned troops would not enforce partition and noted Aug 1 as earliest withdrawal date to avoid losses. Arab casualties mount as 12 Arabs killed near Haifa in Tireh by Jewish commandos, bringing the total Arab death toll to 185 since partition.
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LONDON
C.P
Forden
Bevin xaldin
Britain
Palestine
Bevin
Anthony Eden
Holy Land
United Nations
Great Britain
New York
mitside
commission
JERUSALEM
Tireh
Haifa
Irgua Eval Leumi
Glad That His Face Pushed in Tacoma Mud Rescue
Tacoma police report Det. Chris Sorenson, 60, became stuck in soft mud while approaching a tractor repair site on Wednesday. Bystanders pulled him free after rescuers removed him, doctors confirming only minor scratches and bruises.
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TACOMA
Wash
Chris Sorenson
Mother Dies From Shock After Family Tragedy
In TILLSOMBURG Ont Dee LRCP Elgee Howrey and her husband and three children perished in a collision between a truck and a Canadian Pacific train. Mrs Howrey died in shock after learning the news, while Mah Howey died at hospital five hours later. The only survivor was seven-year-old Mary Lou. Coroner to call inquest into the deaths of the Elgin county family.
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TILLSOMBURG
Ont
Dee LRCP
jm Mie
Elgee Howrey
friends
Jack Climie
C. W. Sinclair
Elgin county
Canadian Pacific
George
Mah. Howey
Mary Lou
Kenneth
mig
Lorgan
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