Leader Drew Belligerent In Defence of His Record
Ottawa reports George Drew defending himself in the commons against Liberal charges on the Atlantic pact Dominion provincial relations and family allowances. He accused Prime Minister St Laurent of political theater and clashed with Justice Minister Garson in a night session that disrupted proceedings and drew cheers and jeers from the house.
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OTTAWA
George Drew
Canada
Justice
Garson
Drew
Ontario
Alberta
J.L. Isley
St. Laurent
Mr. Garson
moi
Mr. Drew
Manitoba
Efforts Underway To Improve Jack Pine Use In Paper Making
The Sault Ste. Marie Star reports researchers aim to solve jack pine resin issues hindering pulp production. Manitoba Paper Co at Pine Falls conducts experiments to reduce gumming and boost plant output, unlocking vast jack pine timber in eastern Manitoba. Jack pine dominates the pit prop industry and covers thousands of acres in the company’s timber lands.
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Canada
Manitoba Paper company
Pine Falls
Manitoba
China forms provisional Canton capital amid defense push
China moves to formalize Canton as a provisional capital while dispatching 15 000 troops from Shanghai to bolster the garrison in Canton and Kwantung province amid ongoing peace talks. Premier Sung Fo and Wu Te Chen arrive. Li Tsung Jen remains in Nanking, which remains the de facto capital.
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CANTON
China
Shanghai
Sung Fo
Wu Te-Chen
Li Tsung-Jen
Nanking
south China
Kwantung province
Kwangtung
Yangze
gai
Rift Deepens in Socred Ranks Warned by Alberta League
The Canadian Social Crediter, organ of the Alberta Social Credit League, published warnings that the secretariat is not part of the official movement and cautioned members about backing the new group. L. D. Byrne, former deputy minister of economic affairs ousted last spring, signed the circular letters.
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Social Credit movement
Social Credit Secretaria of Canada
Social Credit
Socred
Canadian Social Crediter
Alberts Social Credit League
Canadian Social Credit movement
L. DB. Byrne
Nicolet Yamaska by election seen as key test for parties
In Nicolet Yamaska the by election to fill the seat of the late Lucien Dubois draws strong interest as a barometer for party strength ahead of a general vote. Candidates are Paul Trahan Liberal, Renaud Chapdelaine Progressive Conservative, and Romulus Manseau Independent Liberal. Trahan previously trailed Dubois in 1945 with 6,658 votes to 7,973 for Dubois.
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NICOLET
Que
Nicolet-Yamaska
Confederation
Paul Trahan
Renaud Chapdelaine
Romulus Manseau
Lucien Dubois
Quebec
St. Laurent
Drew
Joseph Jean
Quebec Liberal organization
Trahan
Progressive Conservative
Dubois
Canada Displaces U S as Britain’s Top Supplier in 1948
London reports Treasury officials say Canada became Britain’s chief supplier in 1948, marking a historic shift. Imports from Canada reached £216.6 million while UK exports to Canada totalled £71.2 million, creating a £145.4 million trade deficit with Canada.
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LONDON
Treasury
Canada
United States
Britain
board of trade
United Kingdom
Cangsda
Australia
South Africa
India
Pakistan
Mindazenty Faces Death Request in Treason Trial
In Budapest on Feb 5 the Hungarian prosecutor sought the harshest penalty for Cardinal Joseph Mindszenty and five co defendants, demanding death by hanging for treason. Mindszenty urged the court for wisdom to resolve the case and expressed obedience to the Hungarian state.
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ESSUUIAAT
muyself
ADAPEST
Hungary
Joseph Carolinal Mindazenty
Gyula Elapi
Resume Rate Case Ties In Mountain Freight Rates
Ottawa news shows British Columbia pursuing removal of the mountain differential freight rate while CPR seeks a 2% general rise if the tariff is lifted. The CN and BC officials discuss compensating increases within the 20% general proposal as hearings end. Attorney General Wismer calls the CPR plan absurd amid multi-province opposition to the 20% rise.
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OTTAWA
British Columbia
board of transport commissioners
Canadian Pacific Railway
CPR
C.N.R
C.P.R
Canadian National
CLR
C.N Es
Gordon Wismer
G.P.R
Ontario
Quebec
Bulldozers Open Drifts Near Gordon Nebraska
U S Army bulldozers breach showdrifts around Gordon Nebraska as snowbound areas receive aid. A village store owner Roy Wade was killed by a bulldozer blade while adjusting the tractor. Air force planes have flown 105 985 miles delivering hay to livestock, with 27 cargo planes in the air and hundreds of tons of hay scattered over the region.
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GORDON
United States
Nebraska
Roy Wade
here
Nexbrasks
Nevada
air force
Peak price in cattle market reached says Ontario breeder leader
TORONTO Feb 5 W Gardhouse president of the Ontario Cattle Breeders Association says the peak price in the cattle market has apparently been reached and breeders may look forward to reasonably good years 1949 He advised association members to begin culling their herds Good cattle can always be sold for a good price he said
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United States
census bureau
Edwin G. Nourse
council of economic advisers
Agriculture
Brannan
labor department
Mark Pickell
Corn Belt Livestock Feeders’ Association
Chicago
board of trade
TORONTO
W. Gardhouse
Onetario Cattle Breeders’ Association
United Nations to discuss world armament cuts next week
The United Nations said the security council will resume talks Tuesday on reducing world armaments. Gen A G L McNaughter of Canada will transfer January presidency duties to Dr T F Tsang of China. Sources expect Russia to press for a one third cut by the Big Five, a proposal previously defeated in Paris.
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United Nations
security council
Naughter
Canada
T. F. Tsang
China
Russia
general assembly
Paris
Poles Arrest Scores Former Home Army For Plotting
Polish security police say several dozen former Home Army members were arrested for plotting against government chiefs. An unconfirmed report mentions a lime bomb near a government building. Leaders marked for death were not named. Authorities say arms and explosives were collected to aid planned terror acts. The ministry notes foreign funds aided the organization.
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home army
council of ministers
hole army
Warsaw
ministry of public security
Poland
Mindszenty Treason Trial Adjou rned To Tuesday
Budapest February 5 Judge Wilmet Oithy adjourned the treason trial of Cardinal Mindszenty and six co defendants until 5 p m Tuesday when verdicts will be announced. The group faces charges of treason spying plotting against the government and illegal dealings in foreign currencies. Elap urged removal of reactionary Catholic leaders while denying the case is a religious trial. Mindszenty’s defense lawyer sought a wise and lenient decision.
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Hungary
iPi
Wilmet Oithy
triason
Joseph Cardinal Mindssenty
Elaps
Catholic church
Joseph Mindszenty
people's court
Kalman Bicko
Transportation Probe Sittings To Begin In April
Ottawa reports the national transportation commission chaired by W P Turgeon will start public sittings in April after an organization meeting. Provinces railways and others will be notified in time to prepare. Preliminary studies will continue.
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W. PY. A. Turgeon
Tegal commission on national transsportation
ments
inter
Rainless Greater Vancouver faces weekend snow and cold
Vancouver endures a fifth straight rainless day with fresh morning snow and forecasted weekend snow and freezing temperatures. Power shortages loom as the city braces for worsening weather conditions.
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VANCOUVER
G.P
Greater Vancouver
NEW YORK
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Margery Setitia
Got’s Lake
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Ontario
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COLOMBIA
Catalina
Buenaventura
Avianca Air Line
Nivli
NEW ORLEANS
Lake Pontchartrain
zerth
GAS COMMISSION
EDMONTON
C.P
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K. J. Dinning
Alberta
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SYRIA
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RHODES PARLEY BEXYROUTE
Reuters
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Palestine
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