Prices Board Eyes Prosecution of Profiteering Sparks Debate
Ottawa February 13 Deputy Labor Minister MacNamara told the Senate immigration committee the beet sugar industry seeks workers for the season. A sugar beet growers delegation favored Netherlands labor but supplies are unlikely. He hopes Displaced Persons camps in Germany can provide workers for 1943. London briefing notes that up to 10 000 ex service men from Britain the U S Canada and elsewhere volunteer to fight Jews in Palestine.
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Herald
OTTAWA
MacNa
mara
Senate Committee on immigration
W. A. Buchanan
Lethbridge
Buchanan
GiacNdmara
Netherlands
Germany
LONDON
Palatine Arab political mission
Britain
United States
Canada
Palestine
Invasion of Giant Snails Threatens Australian Lands
The Left Hand Corner reports that giant snails, released by the Japanese for wartime food, now infest vast tracts from New Guinea to the Australian mainland. Snails reach seven inches, attack vineyards near Adelaide, and spread across square miles. A vineyard manager mobilizes ducks to combat the pests.
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New Guinea
Lae
Adelaide
South Australia
Prices board probe cites 32509 convictions in seven years
Ottawa reports the prices board chair said prosecutions ran 34135 with 32503 convictions in seven years averaging 95 percent. He noted large totals in various categories and said inquiries may pursue butter hoarding amid rising prices, with names of holders sought.
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OTTAWA
Taylor
prines
prices board
Japan Drops War Crimes Charges Against Tojo Aides
TOEXO reports that prosecutors recommended dropping war plotting charges against 20 top level Japanese, including five former cabinet members, as the trial of Hideki Tojo and 24 co defendants winds toward closure. The proceedings, begun in June 2046, faced about seven million dollars in costs by mid January, with most defendants still in custody.
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TOEXO
Tojo
Aish authority
Washington
Higiki Tojo
Joseph Keenan
tfist
Major resigns after 13 years in Craigmyle mayoralty
Major William Anderson of Craigmyle Alberta resigns after thirteen years in municipal service. He helped found the village in 1913 and served as councillor until 1925. He became mayor in 1935 and now steps down from office.
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CRAIGMYLE
Alta
William Anderson
Craig- Alta
Mrz. Anderson
Indians puzzled by lifelike photograph at Duck Lake
A photo of an eight year old Chipewyan girl dying recently at a Manitoba settlement sparked surprise among Indians in the Duck Lake area. Toronto photographer Richard Harrington’s image, published in The Beaver, caused a lengthy discussion at a trapping conference led by Harold Wells. Indians mistook the living subject for a deceased woman, prompting questions about identity and the meaning of the image.
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DUCK LAKE
Man
Manitoba
Richard Harrington
Toronto
Hudson's Bay Comppany
Harold Wells
1947 Ottawa Vehicle Sales Almost Double 1946 Totals
Preliminary figures from the bureau of statistics show 1947 motor vehicle sales nearly doubled 1946. Total new vehicles sold reached 223,145 for 402,306,673 dollars, with 156,028 passenger cars and 67,119 trucks and buses sold. December sales stood at 17,758 units worth 23,363,724 dollars.
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OTTAWA
Fev
bureau of statistics
International link alleged between Italian and Canadian left parties
Police uncovered what they described as a link between Palmiro Togliatti's Italian Communist party and Canada's Labor Progressive party after raids on 10 LFP members. Smuggled tickets offered a 36 day trip to Moscow, dated Mer Day 1967, signed by Togliatti. Seizures included correspondence with Italian party HQ and documents dating to the Spanish Civil War. No arrests yet. further actions possible as investigation continues.
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ONTREAL
C.P
Palmiro Togiliatti
Italian Communist party
Labor Progressive party
Canada
Haly
Commmunist
nattye
LFP
Rom
republic
Communist party
Moscow
LPP
Italy
Palmira Togliatti
London
Paris
Prague
Belgrade
Family Of 11 Die In Fire In Utica West Side
A flash fire swept a two story frame house in Utica's west side killing eleven members of a single family. Eight bodies were recovered by firemen, six were children. Victims included Mrs Ruth Hoage and nine children aged five months to 19 years. Fourteen people escaped, with Dang Page Sr and family hospitalized after jumping from a second floor window.
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UTICA
Feo
Ruth Heage
Hoage
Richard Hoage
Shirlew Hoage
Leo Barry
Dang Page
Dena Lois Honge
Dena Pase, Jr
long ramsriekie
Mery -Hosge
Blizzard Grips Wrentham District Forcing School Closure
Wrentham faced the worst blizzard of the winter from 10 38 to noon with heavy snow and strong winds. By 2 pm snow whipped about and roads were feared blocked as school van routes were disrupted and students were sent home. In Raymond a cold front touched off a fire at the post office on the second story with quick fire department response and smoke damage. The cause remains undetermined.
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WRENTHAM
Baymena RAYMOND
CHNS
Raymond
Gre
Slay Robber of Air Lines’ Office Killed in NY Hold-Up
A suspected airline robber identified as Thomas Kavanaugh, 33, was shot and killed by two detectives during an attempted hold-up of the Trans-Canada Air Lines office in midtown New York. Detective Murphy was accidentally shot but expected to recover. another officer, Rogers, saved the scene. The suspect had reportedly robbed multiple air-line offices in recent months, including Colonial Airlines on January 12. If proven, detectives may receive half of Colonial’s $1,000 reward.
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NEW YORK
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Thomas Kavanaugh
Wiliam Mfurdy
Terente Rogers
William Effinger
Colonial Airlines
Colonial
Ofich
Kavanagh
Abbott Stands Firm on Trade Policy Amid Attacks
Ottawa reports Finance Minister Abbott rebuked opposition charges over the governments exchange conservation plan. He refused to target the United States with import limits, warning Americans would resent discriminations. The debate centered on the Emergency Exchange Conservation Act as MPs considered amendments before adjournment.
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OTTAWA
Fed
C.Pi
Abbott
the
commons
United States
house
U.S
Alberta Liberal leader rules out cross party cooperation
CALGARY February 13 The Alberta Liberal party will not make any agreements with other parties to co operate in placing candidates in a provincial constituency Leader Harper Prowse M L A said in an interview here Nominations have been intentionally delayed to keep a large candidate pool options 49 candidates could be ready to field immediately and by month end the party expects to contest all 57 seats
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CALGARY
C.P
Alberta Liberal party
Harper Prowse
M.L.A
cosure
Royal Canadian Mounted Police youth welfare program expands
Assistant Commissioner Bird reports Manitoba division sees youth program grow since its Dominion wide start three years ago. Judge Heaney lauds RCMP efforts as 572 603 Canadians heard Ottawa lectures by September last year. Program includes sports, cinema, radio courses, and life skills teaching through detachments.
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WINNIPESS
Canzéa
Royal Canadien Mounted Police
Db. Bird
Manitoba
Emerson J. Heaney
R.CALP
Bird
Canada
Canadas
RCMP
Arctic
Gil
Canada bread price probe widens to western bakeries
The Canadian inquiry broadens as the justice department investigates alleged combines among bread baking firms in Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Key figures like Montreal lawyer Carl Geldenbergs coordinated the inquiry with statements noting documentary evidence gathered and ports of call set for western cities. The price commission reports bread costs rising post subsidy removal, while other probes continue, including a dental supply inquiry.
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UAWA
C.P
Canada
commons
pricas
justice department
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Coumbia
Kenneth Tapler
privet
beard
H Carl Geldenbers
Montreal
wist
Martin
Ae AL
Sandy
Dyde
Edmorton
Winnipeg
Rouse of commons
Charles Simmons
Master Bakers’ Association
Edamonton
Simmons
Ottawa
Meat Surplus Shrinks Canadian Meat Deliveries to Britain
Canadian January data show reduced beef and pork purchases by households, while hog and cattle marketing rises, creating a surplus. The Meat Board shipping to Britain receives more bacon and beef than planned, prompting talks on financing increased shipments. Agriculture Minister Gardiner voiced confidence this won’t halt progress, with possible extra costs backed by Britain’s loan arrangements.
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OTTAWA
Dominion
United Kingdom
Britain
Gardiner
Canada
Abbott
United States
ioan
Search Abandoned for Missing Man in Alberta
Calgary authorities discontinued the search for Max Three Sons a 50 year old Indian from the Blackfoot Reserve at Gleichen Alta missing since February 3. The effort under the MSP began last Sunday after fears he was lost between Glecher railway station and the reserve during a disaster.
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CALGARY
Max
Gleichen
Alta
A.C
Gletcher
Grain Fricks Head Downward At Close
Grain prices at Toronto on February 13 showed wild movement with Chicago wheat futures 3 to 7 cents higher or lower, corn fluctuating up to eight cents, and oats up 1 to 3 cents while overall stock markets improved in New York. Four killed, others injured, homes destroyed in a Mississippi twister near Newton. A payroll theft near Calumet prompted police to seal roads around the Kilmar mine, with 25,000 to 23,000 dollars reported stolen. Chatham police mounted a dragnet to capture two armed robbers who attacked a Thamesville mailman and looted mail bags. Belgium’s coal strike spread to about two thirds of pits, with 150,800 miners on strike. Chinese forces reported to be moving toward Suchiatan, and Arab forces potentially ready to strike within five days from Damascus.
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TORONTO
C.P
Chicago
Htmit
New York
MISSISSIPFT
TINISTER JACKSON
Miss
Newton
C.F
Quebec
Qaiaris
Ottawa
Kilmar
DRAGNET
CHATHAM
Cat
southwastern
Ontario
Herman Lenz
Thamesrile
BELGIUM
BRUSSELS
APJ
MURDEN
DAMASCUS
Syria
A.P
Falcestine
semiderm
Lebanon
dara
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