Russia Offers Substantial Wheat Commitment to World Pact
Washington Feb 3 A Russian delegate told a secret session that Moscow will commit a substantial quantity to any world wheat agreement. Estimates place the figure at about 100 million bushels a year for five years. The pledge spurred producers and importers to reconsider figures, signaling progress toward a new pact after last year’s failure. Canada, the United States, and Australia were noted as likely exporters, with totals near 500 million bushels annually, though specific allocations remain undisclosed.
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Liberal Leader Discusses Postwar Housing and Policy
In a front page continuation, the Liberal Leader outlines postwar housing targets with 1,000 units completed last year of a 275,000 total since World War II. He cites gov projects ready countrywide, an $100,000 backlog, and hopes for $300,000,000 in subject starts. He backs federal policy and Liberal social measures including veterans and family allowances.
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Stalin Health Mentioned As Moscow Notes Rise Of Peace Pledges
In Moscow reports, Stalin’s doctors and health are cited as a reason he cannot undertake a long trip. The emphasis is on whether Stalin is ill and how his stance affects a Truman Stalin meeting. Washington’s Acheon statements and Truman talks are referenced as part of the ongoing peace pledge discussion.
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D O T Will Probe Northland Crash Fatal to Three
EDMONTON Feb 3 A two man department of transport board of inquiry will open a full scale investigation into the Great Slave Lake plane crash that claimed three lives It was announced by Ken Saunders district inspector of car regulations Mr Saunders said that the two government men R Keetley and J Currie are awaiting orders from Ottawa before proceeding to the northern mining district near Yellowknife N W T Meanwhile bodies of the three crash victims are in Yellowknife where they were taken following discovery of the ill fated De Havilland and Fox Moth Tuesdays
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Yellowknife
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Meeting of Stalin and Truman Raises World Peace Hopes
Canadian reaction pacific and wary as Moscow gestures hint at a possible Stalin Truman conference. Times of London editorializes on groundwork for talks and lifting the Berlin blockade. Czech and Polish officials endorse peace proposals while Ottawa cautions against false hopes that it could resolve East West rifts.
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WEST DIVIDED ON REMOVAL OF RAILWAY DIFFERENTIAL
Manitoba plans to oppose removing the differential arguing rates should reflect operating costs and railways claim mountain costs justify the gap. D Shepard will present Manitoba’s argument while Winnipeg and the Board of Trade contend removal would upset competitive relationships and hurt Manitoba by aiding British Columbia rivals. In Vancouver, cancellation of westbound rates on over 120 items faced protest from W A Rundle of the Board of Trade transportation bureau.
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16 Manitoba Villages Near End Of Food And Fuel
Manitoba villages along an blocked 20 mile rail line face severe shortages as snow drifts halt plowing and fuel supplies dwindle. Officials rushed extra locomotives and a push plow, with Neelin hardest hit and coal and food expected to run out soon.
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Neelin
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Holmfield
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Wakapa
Adelpha
Horton Siding
Wassewa
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Deloraine
Winnipeg
Cancellation of Commodit y rates sparks transport row
Transport commissioners accuse Mr Rune dle of misstatements as cancellation of commodit y rate moves takes effect February 12. The action, intended to keep shipping costs fair in competitive regions, would raise costs for many products including foodstuffs machinery and asbestos fiber, complicating trade and potentially widening price gaps across areas.
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Rundle
Canadian Freight Association
Mindszenty Trial Opens as Cardinal Denounces State Church Pact
Cardinal Mindszenty faces a Hungarian court in a landmark trial. The court read a letter attributed to him urging adjournment and signaling willingness to withdraw from public life to aid church state negotiations. Prosecutor opposes delay as proceedings proceed with other defendants present.
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Ondras Zakar
Miklos Nagy
Catholic action
Bela Ispenky
Debates on Confederation and Provincial Rights in Canada
The discussion centers on Quebec rental claims for tax fields and Drew's high demand for rentals, with Diefenbaker asserting defence doctrine encroaches on provincial powers. He urges a government statement on agriculture prospects, timely wheat certificates, and tax relief for farmers while criticizing federal overreach.
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Norway Says Its Own Interests Will Decide Defense Pact
Oslo Feb 3 Foreign Minister Halvard Lange told parliament that Norway will base any move to join a defense alliance on its own interests. The decision will not be driven by pressure from other nations. He said further investigations are needed before deciding on joining discussions of a proposed Atlantic alliance of western powers.
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Prairie concerns shadow throne speech on irrigation and wheat
The throne speech omitted Western irrigation projects despite Rosthern by election promises. Mr. Fair urged shared costs for Britain's cheap bread under the Anglo Canadian wheat agreement, criticizing low wheat prices paid to Britain. Mr. McKay voiced prairie farmers fears about future wheat prices and avoiding Winnipeg grain exchange volatility.
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Wreck of beige plane near Lake Simcoe kills eight
Eight people died when a beige craft crashed into Cartew Bay near Lake Simcoe, five miles south of Orillia. Police planned to remove the wreckage from the ice and search for bodies as farmer witnesses described the scene. The plane broke apart on impact scattering wreckage across the frozen bay. Local resident Harry Wrigley said he reached the site but could not approach the wreckage closely and later returned with his brother Bob.
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Man Survives 144 Hours Buried by Coal Pile
Winnipeg resident Alex Bach, 23, survived 144 hours trapped under a 25 foot coal pile after a fall from a ramp at his workplace. Police and rescue workers dug him out, with Bach describing how he pushed coal away from his face to breathe until extraction by rope.
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Canadian minister to join World Council of Churches meeting
Rev. Gordon A. Sisco general secretary of the United Church of Canada will fly from Toronto to Bosser Switzerland tomorrow to attend the World Council of Churches first executive committee meeting He is the only North American minister on the world council executive.
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Repeated Beatings Mis Shape Face of Two Year Old Boy
A Toronto court heard a doctor testify that repeated beatings had mis shaped the face of a two year old boy, son of William and Mrs Shortt, who face assault charges. The child showed bruises, a blue eye, swollen lips, and a dented facial shape. Detectives traced the boy to the couple’s one room. Mrs Shortt posted bail. Mr Shortt remains jailed for lack of a $1,000 bond. Roominghouse owner Marie Leblanc described hearing loud slaps and the child crying as neighbors complained of noise.
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William L. Shortt
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Fred Tickett
Amisa
ECA Seeks Halt on Iron Curtain Shipments Behind Curtain
Washington February 3 The Economic Cooperation Administration says a top secret 1 A list names products to be barred from shipments behind the iron curtain. Samuel Anderson head of ECA industrial division testifies to the Senate banking committee as critics note Marshall Plan recipients move such items to Eastern Europe. He cites ongoing negotiations with Western European countries to prohibit these exports.
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Acquitted On Parker Slaying in Toronto Case
Vincent St. Lawrence, 24, groom, was acquitted of murder in the bludgeon slaying of George Cowboy Parker at the racetrack last Oct. 9. The verdict prompted an emotional reaction as relatives celebrated outside the courtroom with his mother and sister-in-law. his wife was absent. Chief Justice J. C. McRuer endorsed the verdict after the foreman announced it.
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Vincent St. Lawrence
George
Cowboy) Parker
Calgary
St. Lawrence
J. C. McRuer
Cut Red Tape On Alaskan Liquor
Ottawa moves to ease liquor shipments to Alaska by revoking six Yukon liquor ordinances and giving Yukon commissioner authority to allow in bond shipments from Alberta through the territory. The change ends prior Ottawa process for each truckload and aims to speed highway commerce.
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