Three Federal By-Elections Show Three Contests Across Regions
The Canadian Press reports three federal by elections scheduled for Monday. In Carleton a three way race pits George Drew Eugene Forsey and J Nelson McCrackers. Drew campaigned against socialism and communism while Forsey stressed labor views and avoided Communist support. In Winnipeg a two way race features Liberal Stuart E Garson and CCF's Mrs Earle Keating amid winter storms that slowed campaigning. Garson supports renewal of Dominion Provincial financial pacts. Keating argues the system favors profits over welfare. In Laval Two Mountains Laval voters prepare for another by election with independent candidates continuing. Continuous coverage continues on page two.
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UAWA
Deco
Carleton
George Drew
Progressive Conservative
Eugene Forsey
CCF
J. Nelson McCrackers
Social Credit party
Drew
Ontario
Forsey
Canadian Congress of Labor
C.CF
M. J. Coldwell
Tim Buck
Labor - Progressive party
WINNIPEG
Marquette f
Justice
Stuart E. Garson
Liberal
Earle Keating
J. A. Glen
Garson
Manitoba
house of commons
Liberal Progressive
C.C.F
Keating
Mr. Garson
Dominion
L.L.P
MONTREAL
Laval
Two Mountains
candl
Conference on Alberta civilian defence plans set
Major General F F Worthington, Canada's civil defence chief, will confer Monday with Premier Ernest Manning in Edmonton to discuss civilian defence measures for Alberta citizens. Manning said the meeting will define the provincial government role in educating the public to action in case of war or invasion.
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EDMONTON
Des
F. F. Worthington
Canada
Ernest Manning
Alberta
Manning
Gen
Worthington
The Left Hand Corner Fergus editor recalls busy week
H Templin, editor of the Fergus News-Record, notes a week filled with a teachers’ convention, service clubs, turkey dinners, a swimming season finale, a new damsite tour, a hydro blackout, a political meeting in Elora, and a 1:45 am return after a 7 am start, showing country editors’ non monotony.
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Fergus
LI.D
Ontario
Templin
Luther Marshes
Elora
Left Hand Event Continues Across Pages il
A fragmented newspaper item shows the left hand section continuing on page il with partial display and vague references. The readable bits imply cross-page continuation and continued coverage without clear details or names.
Plane Blast Kills Seven Near Robeline
SHREVEPORT La Dec 18 Seven persons were killed Friday when an B 25 bomber from Biggs air force base El Paso Texas exploded near Robeline about 75 miles southeast of Shreveport The plane carried five airmen and two naval personnel Witnesses said the explosion occurred near the ground blew the bodies and plane to bits One report said a woman’s purse was found in a pasture where the plane hit The blast was heard four miles away and left a ground hole large enough for an automobile Witness Curtis Wilson said the plane nose-dived from about 300 feet before exploding
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SHREVEPORT
Biggs air force base
El Paso
Tex
Robeline
Barksdale Field public relating office
Earl Morris
Curtis Wilson
Merry Christmas For Canada's Vets In Hospital
Nearly 10 000 Canadian veterans will spend Christmas in hospital though holidays will include menus and Yuletide festivities. Veterans Minister Gregg credited public-spirited citizens for the support. every hospital has a complete Christmas program. A fire at Gagnon Et Freres sash and door factory in Roberval Que caused about 250 000 damage due to weak water supply and limited firefighting capacity.
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OTTAWA
Gregg
ROBERVAL
Que
Gagnon Et Freres
Lake St. John
Margarine Sales Questioned But Ready For Public At Coast
Canadian press report on margarine legality and pricing after a Supreme Court ruling. Vancouver firm Associated Producers plans production for sale, aiming to ship up to 10 000 pounds Monday. Canada Packers foresees Toronto sales after New Year with price not exceeding 50 cents per pound. Alberta Federation of Agriculture votes to appeal to the Privy Council, warning the ruling harms dairy and diversified agriculture. Ontario Federation hints at a yellow coloring prohibition and possible federal excise tax on butter.
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Vancouver
Associated Producers
Canada
supreme court
Canada Packers
Toronto
AFA
Alberta Federation of Agriculture
Canadian federation
Ottawa
privy council
federation
Calgary
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Flood Toll Over 600 RIO DE JANETROA
Rain continued for the 17th day over flood regions of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. Death toll neared 600 with 310 bodies recovered. About 7,000 homeless and 1,000 injured amid disrupted transport and communications. Army and Red Cross aid struggle to reach victims as disease and starvation threaten.
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RIO DE JANETROA
Rio de Janeiro
Minas Gerais
Parapetinga
Parahyba
No Inquest In Cardston Death
Cardston coroner Dr. J A Key ruled no inquest is needed into the death of Alvin Vance pioneer farmer of the Boundary Creek district. The .22 bullet to the head caused his death early Friday morning awaiting funeral arrangements and the arrival of a son from Toronto.
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CARDSTON
HNS
Alvin Vance
Boundary Creek
here
J. A. Key
Key
Toronto
Santa Claus Thrown Out Of Frisco Hotel
Clifton Van Meter a 55 year old school janitor was ejected from a San Francisco hotel for disturbing the peace. Hotel owner Ali Mohammed said the Santa figure shouted and hollered while delivering cheer to guests, while Van Meter claimed Miss Margaret McCullough, a school vice principal, asked him to play Santa for a family with six children. He said he was assaulted by the hotel owner and tossed down stairs, then rescued the toys and left without his costume.
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FRANCISCO
Santa Claus
Ali Mohammed
Sants Claus
Clifton Van Meter
Margaret McCullough
Miss McCullough
Bow Ties Divide Fashion Critics In New York
A fashion arbiter urged men over 35 to avoid bow ties, drawing swift mockery from Manhattan tailors and celebrities. Actors Louis Calhern and Ray Raphael defended bows as suitable for all ages, arguing style transcends age and boosts confidence.
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NEW YORK
Manhattan
clothiers
Louis Calhern
Calhern
United States
Bollywood
Senor Valles
MGM
Ray Raphael
Palladium Skates for Barbara Ann Scott Debut Gift
New York report notes world champion Barbara Ann Scott will debut professionally next week and receive palladium skates worth about $5,000 after her first performance. Presentation will be by Canadian consul general Hugh D. Scully on behalf of Canadians, with the skates provided by a Canadian company.
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NEW YORK
Barbara Ann Scott
Hugh D. Scully
Auto Owner Relives string of run ins in Waterloo
Waterloo Ontario December 18 GE C Matthews describes a run of bad luck as a hit and run truck driver escapes after clipping his car He phones police and another truck hits his car A third vehicle then nearly strikes a constable as Matthews watches the scene unfold in quick succession with police arriving on the street
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WATERLOO
Ont
GE. C. Matthews
Netherlands move to form Indonesia regime without republic
The Hague announces a decree establishing a transition regime for all Indonesia, aiming to govern the Dutch East Indies while negotiations with the republic have collapsed. The plan sets an interim United States of Indonesia with the non republican states and may delay action until after January 1. Observers note the Dutch seek to avoid a total break with the republic while prepping new military operations to maintain order.
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HAGUE
Netherlands
Indonesia
Netherlands East Indies
Faris
United Nations
Indonsia
The
republic
LONDON
Amsterdam
Shopping Spree Sees Record Christmas Purchases Across Canada
A cross country Canadian Press survey shows this Christmas shopping season will be the largest in history. Halifax to Victoria stores are packed with ever larger crowds as last minute buying surges ahead. Consumers favor practical gifts. luxury items lag while socialite shops wait for business.
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Halifax
Victoria
tess aemand
Toronto
Canadian minister to discuss wheat price with Britain
Canada’s agriculture minister G Gardiner will travel to Ottawa after talks with Sir Stafford Cripps on the price Britain will pay for 140 million bushels of Canadian wheat under the 1949-50 contract. The vital issue is whether a new long term agreement will replace the four year pact ending in 1958.
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ONCON
d. G. Gardiner
Canada
Ottawa
Britain
Sir Stafford Cripps
Gardiner
Canadien
Dominion
Sir Stafford
John Strachey
BIRMINGHAM
England
United Kingdom
Steals Wife's False Teeth in Superior Christmas Theft
In Superior Wisconsin in December 1807 Ernnest Smith pleaded guilty to stealing his ex wife’s upper teeth and gold from the dental plates. Judge Claude Cooper sentenced him to six months in county jail. The judge remarked on the “mean trick” as Smith admitted selling the gold for seven cents and returning the lower plate.
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SUPERIOR
Wis
Ernnest Smith
Claude Cooper
Smith
Eric
Ceopex
Smih
Greenland Rescue Fails
Washington reports failed Greenland rescue attempts as the U S Air Force considers new methods to reach nine marooned airmen on the ice cap. Plans included dropping skis for a glider, removing wheels, or shaping plywood rims to improve snow contact. Tow ropes broke due to crusted snow, and weather delays hindered further efforts.
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WASHINGTON
Greenland
United States Air Force
Testuers
uit
River line abandoned as Communist advance near Nanking
Reports say the Hwan River line about 168 miles north of Nanking is being abandoned by Chinese government armies as Communists surge toward the Yangtze. They bypass Pengpu and are reported to have crossed the Hawai west of Nanking in strength.
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NANKING
Hwan River
Yangtze
Pengpu
Hawai
FOAM LAKE
Sask
C.P
George Zadnorozniak
Elmer
REGINA
Bec
U.S
Saskatchewan
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
VANCOUVER
Imperial Bank of Canada
panet
Danny Munro
Edmonton
WASHINGTON
United States
Europe
European Union
Russia
D.P
Rudolph Zedel
Alberta
Tomahawk
R.C.MLP
P.L N. McKinnon
Packing Plant Employees’ Union
TLC
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Marquette
FHREE
Alta
Louisiana
Central Press
May
Carl Campbell
Bulger, Pa
A.F.A
Bello Horizonte
Volta Grande
Padua
Barbara
Matthews
Newpovt
PAT
HERALDS
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