British wage policy signals halt to general income rises
The British government called for a temporary cap on wage and profit increases to curb inflation. Prime Minister Attlee planned a Commons floor speech outlining voluntary self sacrifice by workers and employers. A cabinet decision to peg incomes was reported, shaping the first wage policy since 1945. The white paper urged adherence to collective bargaining and warned of a price-income race, while permitting exceptional cases for national interests. Cayuga sails from Halifax to Bermuda on first leg of voyage to Esquimalt.
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Associated Press
ONDON
Attlee
Alberta Snowstorm Strands Traffic Across Southern Region
A severe Alberta snowstorm from Tuesday night into Wednesday paralyzed roads near Lethbridge and Picture Butte, with 21 inches reported in Lethbridge and drifts closing highways. Winds up to 60 mph and temperatures around six above hinder travel, while trains run on schedule in parts. Crows Nest Pass also sees heavy snow as the storm peaks.
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Stamp Speculation Declared Nation's New Gambling Craze
The Left Hand Corner reports stamp speculation has surged as a national craze. James Bell of the U S Bureau notes a 1947 peak of over 3.5 million dollars in private agency stamp sales, largely from collectors and speculators.
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Washington
Bussey Executed in Ontario Hammer Slaying Case
Frederick Bussey, 23, was hanged in Owen Sound after confessing to the 1924 hammer killing of Betty Playford, age 21. He claimed the death resulted from a scuffle during a stolen car pursuit but denied sexual assault despite Crown evidence of rape.
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Police Check Motorists For Illegal Gasoline in B C
British Columbia police are scanning motorists for illegal gasoline across the province. Higher gas prices and tighter supplies are noted as officers target use of colored Zazolite and purple fluid used in off the road and boat operations. It is cheaper by nine cents a gallon due to tax differences. Vehicle seizures are listed as penalties.
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VANCOUVER
British Columbia
Thunder Crash Near Seattle Grounds Plane In Ocean Flight
A loud thunder burst struck near a four engine plane flying above Seattle causing a ground tremor. Coast Guard reported all planes in the area accounted for as a wide search began after the aircraft circled the northeast Olympic peninsula area prior to the incident.
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Gardiner defends cattle ban amid price debate in Ottawa
In Ottawa Parliament, Agriculture Minister Gardiner and Labour Minister Mitchell defend government policy as opposition presses to widen a price inquiry. The session votes 105 to 80 to uphold Speaker Fauteux on two amendments. ministers argue limits on the inquiry prevent “whitewashing” and urge measures to keep Canadian beef prices stable while expanding access to the US market when feasible.
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Canada
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U.S
United States
Electrical industry warned of destruction in Canada
The United Electrical Workers estimate the Canadian electrical manufacturing sector faces destruction amid the new dollar conservation policy. They urged Ottawa to roll back prices to 1946 levels, tax excess profits at 100 percent, and rescind excise taxes on durable consumer goods to defend the domestic market against U.S. competition. The 20000 word brief was released by Toronto's C. S Jackson and sent to cabinet and MPs after Trade Minister Howe declined interview requests.
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Outlawed Militants Spark Indian Unrest After Gandhi Assassination
News reports say the Swayamsevak Sangh and Mahasabha are banned amid mob attacks on RSS and Mahasabha members following Gandhi’s murder. Authorities vow a wide roundup, press and property seizures, with fear of further violence as funerary rites for Devadas Gandhi proceed.
Fritz Kuhn Escapes Dachau detention in Germany
Bavarian denazification ministry reports Fritz Kuhn former German American Bund leader escaped from Dachau internment camp this morning. He faced possible Nazi offender trial after July confinement and was to be moved to Nuremberg for war crimes proceedings if confirmed.
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Naai
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U.S
Planes and ships kept alert as SOS signals probed
US Air Force said signals may come from survivors of two British transport planes missing in the Atlantic and ordered Bermudian air lanes to stand by. Coast guards and search craft remained on alert after Cuba Bermuda sightings of flares and a life raft, with no signs of life found.
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Caribbean Sea
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Gas Shortage Deals Industry Blow in Windsor Ont
A prolonged gas shortage cripples western Ontario industry and leaves 25 000 workers idle in Windsor where automotive heat treating and metal work rely on gas for ovens furnaces and flame processes. Domestic demand rises as weather cools, reducing supply for industry and delaying repairs and production.
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WINDSOR
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Earl of Derby Dies at 82 in England
Earl Edward George Villiers Stanley, the 17th Earl of Derby, a lifelong royal friend and prominent public figure, died in Peescot England at age 82 from heart failure after a cold. He served as postmaster general and war secretary, directed recruiting in World War I, and won three Derbys with notable horses including Sansovine Hyperion and Sunstream. His heir is his grandson, a Grenadier Guards officer, with Stanley as elder son Lord Stanley passing in 1933.
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Coal Board Submissions Near Decision on Dispute
Union and company spokesmen completed submissions before a three man Alberta board. The panel will meet in private to decide an award to be sent to Edmonton by Saturday.
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