Potatoes Surplus to Cause $80 Million Loss for USDA
United States agriculture officials predict millions of bushels of frozen and rotting potatoes will be dumped under government orders as part of the 1946 crop surplus, with the final loss estimated at about $80,000,000. Wartime guarantees left the department buying and storing surplus, selling to distillers and industrial users, and extending loans to growers, but demand and prices failed to rebound.
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Cut Bank Census Sought to Measure Town Growth
Residents of Cut Bank plan a local census to quantify population growth since the 1940s figures of 2 509. Estimates of increases range from 500 to 2 000 as the town aims to justify a new federal post office building and better mail delivery.
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The Left Hand Continued on Page 13
A brief fragment from page thirteen hints at a continuation of a feature titled The Left Hand with possible references to ongoing content or related notes. The visible text is incomplete and provides no clear events, names, or dates.
Canadian CCF Clubs Meet to Form Co operative Commonwealth University Federation
Students from eight universities gathered in Toronto to form the Co operative Commonwealth University Federation to boost political organization on campus. David Lewis national secretary Donald Macdonald educational director and F A Brewin Ontario president spoke at the inaugural session.
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C.C.F
Operative Commonwealth University Federation
David Lewis
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Donald ©. Macdonald
F. A. Brewin
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Parley On A-Bomb Want Parley On A-Bomb
The United States proposes Security Council priority for atomic energy control in a bid to speed world arms limitation. Hershel V. Johnson introduces the measure as Russia backs a broad arms reduction effort. The council will hear a trio of resolutions including a general-assembly plan, a quick-assembly push, and the U.S. call to place atomic energy first. The plan also seeks start of talks on Trieste under UN supervision and notes outgoing diplomats from Mexico, Egypt, and the Netherlands.
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Eisenhower Reported Ready to Run for President in 1948
The Times Herald quotes General Dwight D. Eisenhower as telling friends during a holiday fishing trip off Miami that he would run for president if the people want him. The paper notes this as the first clear sign he’s considering a nomination, with no identification of the friends available. Attempts to reach Eisenhower in Miami met with confirmation he was on a fishing trip.
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New Canadian Citizenship Act Set to Take Effect
Ottawa reports the Canadian Citizenship Act will come into force on New Year’s Day. Native born Canadians and others domiciled in Canada become citizens while retaining British subject status. Women marrying Canadians gain citizenship after residence. no declaration or court ceremony required.
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Dominion
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114 Years Old San Diego Man Dies At 114
Jacob Alcaraz, who claimed to be 114 years old, died yesterday in San Diego California. He observed his 114th birthday last October 31, according to his family.
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Calif
Jacob Alcaraz
U S Aid To China Growth In Postwar Era
Washington reports show U S aid to China since Pearl Harbor has surpassed 2.69 billion dollars with experts unable to pin an exact total. Officials cite lend lease loans credits surplus property and a 500 million dollar American government credit as unspent. Chinese leaders claim the sum may reach 3.6 billion but Treasury records show only about 10 million on export import balance plus other substantial funds in U S accounts.
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Pearl Harbor
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Nanking
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Montreal Holdup Man Wounded in Gun Battle
Georges Drouin, 20, tried to rob the New Pines restaurant on Central Bleury Street. He fired in the air, fled in a taxicab, and was wounded in the thigh by Police Constable Edward Lenkaitis. Drouin surrendered after a taxi pursuit and a gun jam. A belt with 37 cartridges was found on him.
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New Pines
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Edward Lenkaitis
St. Alexandre Street
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Former Soviet Trade Attache Renounces Russia
Kiril M. Alexeiev, 37, described as acting commercial attache at the Soviet embassy in Mexico, issued a statement through his lawyer declaring opposition to the Soviet regime. He said no nation is more exploited and that he cannot return home due to danger to his family, hoping to start a new life in the United States.
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Mexico
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Martin “Richmand
Richmond
United States
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Soviet union
Anglo U S Air Force Under Way in Britain and US
London reports Britain and the United States have taken steps toward an Anglo American airforce. Draft plans for joint training of RAF and U S Army Air Forces personnel were submitted for Gen Carl Spaatz signature. A second note says Britain may build its first atomic station within two years with US isotope machinery involved.
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London Daily Mail
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Truman Ends Period Of U.S. Hostilities
President Truman proclaims the end of the period of hostilities with World War II at noon Eastern Time, while national emergencies and the war state remain. He will seek Congress to decide continuities, including changes to wartime laws and peacetime powers, with effects on price supports and emergency measures.
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Take Heed Goderich Sermon Interrupted by Slip
Rev. Richard Stewart on his way to preach in church slipped on icy sidewalk in Goderich Ontario on December 31. He recovered quickly and used the incident to illustrate his sermon text Take Heed Lest Ye Fall.
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No Herald Edition As New Year Observed
Wednesday New Year’s Day brings no Herald issue. Important news will be posted on the bulletin board as usual.
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Ottawa Sees Surplus And Lower Income Taxes
Ottawa officials expect a balanced budget and possible surplus for the year ending March 31. Debate grows over widening tax exemptions to raise consumer spending and aid industry. Proposals include raising married and single exemptions to lift earnings thresholds. officials estimate revenue impact around 10 million dollars with 600 million to finance minister from one source. Supporters say higher exemptions would reduce taxable income, boost full time work, and help pulp and mining sectors facing labor shortages.
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Abbott
pulp
New Compensation Board Head Named in Alberta
Edmonton Dec 31 C M Macleod of Edmonton named permanent chairman of the Alberta Workmen's Compensation Board. Carl Cook, previously temporary chairman, remains a board member. Premier Manning announced Cook would be removed when possible and Lace Irad had been assistant legislative counsel.
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C. M. Macleod
Alberta Work
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Carl Cook
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Fierce Action in French War reported in Indo China
Paris dispatches say Viet Nam Nationalist forces cut Hue and launched heavy attacks on the French garrison as Vietnamese artillery renewed shelling of Hanoi region. French artillery and Spitfires replied. Ho Chi Minh’s headquarters were sighted near Hadong as Leclerc warned the fighting may not end quickly.
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Helgoland Fortress to be blown in March
A British naval officer said Helgoland, the German island fortress dominating the North Sea, would be destroyed in a single blast packed with naval depth charges. The site features 1.8 miles of tunnels and has been a major threat to Britain since its development into a strong naval fortress. The British occupied Helgoland in May 1945.
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Helgoland
North Sea
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British scientist named director general of NRC atomic division
Ottawa reports Dr. W. B. Lewie, a British scientist, has been named director general of the atomic energy division of the National Research Council. Other items note German prisoners threatening the Hotel Cecil in Alexandria and a Creston, BC tender for Canyon Street widening. Proclamation may save US tax bill. fire hero mother recovering in High River hospital. Canada shows visible coarse grain supplies with Dec 27 figures.
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