Commission On Trai Is Launched US Defence Chief Sounds Warning
The article reports US Defence Secretary Forrestal warning that military aid to Western Europe could entail hard domestic decisions for costly defense plans. It notes estimates of 2 to 3 billion dollars yearly and outlines Atlantic alliance talks led by Robert Lovett with diplomats from Canada and European nations. It also covers Canada launching a royal commission to tackle transportation policy, empowered to probe freight rates regional disabilities railway financing and related matters, with a three member panel led by W A Turgeon and two academics, aiming for a yearlong inquiry with hearings across the country.
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Stalin Charm Reported by U S Ambassador
Burton Wood England dispatch says Walter Bedell Smith described Premier Stalin as having a charming personality when he chooses to assert it while noting he can be very cold when he wants. Smith reported from Moscow that Stalin appeared fit and well on his last visit.
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Magazine costs rise as publishers face higher expenses
The Wall Street Journal questions 20 to 15 cent raises for magazines, while publishers warn profits shrink. Industry leaders cite rising production costs and a sharp fall in ad space purchases, with only higher space rates lifting overall advertising revenue. Life magazine four color page now costs 24,500 dollars versus 22,000 last year.
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Fatal blast at Calgary packing plant claims fire captain
An explosion and flash fire at Union Packing Company in Nose Creek East Calgary injures three others and kills Captain Arthur Simmons 58 a veteran Calgary firefighter. Fire officials plan an inquest while noting heavy ammonia fumes and extensive property damage. Simmons joined the Calgary department in 1911 and will receive full honors at his funeral.
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This One Proves Poser For Posties
Green Bay postal workers face a puzzling letter postmarked Jordan Minnesota addressed to Richard Hansen's Aunt in Green Bay Wisconsin. The note notes the sender moved from Oshkosh long ago while noting there are 85 Hansens listed in the local directory.
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Russ Wheat For Britain
British moves to buy Russian wheat stir debate on Anglo Canadian ties. A Telegraph correspondent warned talks may disturb relations as Britain weighs replacing Canadian wheat with imports from Russia amid 1949 50 price discussions. The issue also touches long term strategic and political implications beyond the dollar problem.
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Vatican Acts Against Those Responsible for Cardinal Mindszenty Arrest
The Sacred Consistorial Congregation issued a decree on December 28 excommunicating all involved in the arrest of Cardinal Mindszenty, primate of Hungary, and naming others held in the case. Excommunication, the highest ecclesiastical censure, bars offenders from sacraments and church prayers. The act follows Hungary’s Communist government charges of plotting, treason, and black market dealings, and references other church figures linked to the case. The Vatican radio said the church had tried to protect the crown of St Stephen amid the crisis.
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Cattle Disease Cure Promises Africa Farm Boom
British scientists announce antrycide, a synthetic serum drug to prevent and cure sleeping sickness in cattle, potentially doubling Africa’s cattle to over 32 million. Pioneer Dr Francis Curd died in a rail crash last month. trials in East Africa and Sudan show a single treatment cures Congoense and vivax forms.
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Welfare Commission Findings Released Alberta Report Proposes Reforms
A royal commission on Alberta child welfare released findings and a list of recommendations. Proposals include staffing, training, safe adoption rules, family case work, broadened agency roles, funding, foster home searches, and cross border placement bans. The report also calls for provincial cooperation with private agencies and a provincial social service exchange, plus scrutiny of the Cromdale shelter.
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Chas B Hill Found Qualified For Welfare Post
EDMONTON December 20 Charles Bull a provincial government veteran since 1915 is found qualified as a welfare worker by the royal commission investigating Alberta child welfare conditions The commission cited his training background and experience and said his bent of mind fits the welfare role with Bill as provincial welfare superintendent the commission made public by Premier Manning after a cabinet meeting
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Jealousy Drives Murder Suicide in Durham Ont Home
In Durham Ontario a 48-year-old cabinetmaker William Brown shot and killed his 11-year-old daughter Isabelle as she returned with a boyfriend then killed himself in the cellar. Isabelle’s mother was present but later hospitalized. Stewart Newell, 51, and his son carried Isabelle to a car stuck in mud but she died ten minutes later at the hospital. Police and a coroner’s inquest were called but no inquest was planned.
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New Year Gatherings Cost Canadians More This Year
The Canadian Press reports New Year entertainment prices rise across Canada. Dinners and dancing range from six to sixty dollars per couple in major centers, with higher costs for hotels and private parties. Liquor sales curfews and venue closures vary by province, affecting celebrations in Ontario Quebec Quebec City Toronto Montreal Edmonton and Vancouver. Family celebrations in Quebec City are favored. baby-sitter rates also increase, with Toronto agencies charging higher after midnight rates.
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Sub-zero cold grips Midwest as storm exits
December reports show temperatures near freezing after a violent snow storm that hit Tuesday and Wednesday. North Nebraska to Michigan’s north wall experiences sub zero readings. A separate Toronto item notes Dorothy Fox candies store clerk robbed for 28 cents, James Gelvin, 45, jailed two years.
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