Cotterell, Noted CPR Executive, Dies in Vancouver
Charles A. Cotterell, 68, veteran Canadian Pacific Railways official and Vancouver civic leader, died at his home in Vancouver after illness. Longtime telegrapher turned assistant general manager, he influenced western development and chaired boards. Survived by widow, three children. funeral plans pending. Continued on page three.
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B.C. Cancer Foundation
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Chinese Relief Fund
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George Peck
U.S
No Humble Oyster and Longevity Myths Across States
A montage of remarks on centenarians’ longevity credits from smoking, drinking, meals, exercise, and rest. The piece notes a quip from Montreal Star about not dying as a simple truth. It also covers a dispute between Baltimore Evening Sun and Louisiana author over Maryland oysters versus transplants from Maryland, praising oysters as never humble though some are less regal.
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Montreal Star
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Baltimore
Bend Efforts To Settle Strikes In Auto, Steel Industries
New York news reports a ten day AFL tugboat strike ending after arbitration of a wage dispute. 3,500 workers return to harbor operations as fuel shortages ease. fuel controls remain. Detroit and Washington see GM UAW talks amid broad labor activity. U.S. idle workers total about 1.43 million.
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Washington
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Famine threat looms as world faces rice shortage
The Canadian Press reports warning that up to one billion people could face famine due to a two million ton rice shortfall. Bevin of Britain urged UN action while Britain plans surveys of consumption to free household supplies. Canada weighs renewing long term food contracts with Britain amid looming shortages. United States and China pledge support to relief measures. Canada may supply grain to drought hit South Africa.
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London
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Ottawa
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China
Washington
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South Africa
Captor of Chief Poundmaker Dies in Vancouver at 92
Vancouver obituaries record Capt. Frederick Neville Kennedy aged 92 passing away after a long life marked by his role as color sergeant of the Queen's Own Rifles in 1885 during the Northwest Rebellion. He accepted Poundmaker's surrender under a white flag ending the rebellion.
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VANCOUVER
C.P
Poundmaker
Northwest
Frederick Neville Kennedy
Kennedy
Queen's Own Rifles
Explosive Exit Of Harold Ickes Puts Truman On Political Spot
Harold L. Ickes resigns from the Interior and urges a Justice Department probe into Edwin W. Pauley’s testimony. Truman must replace Interior secretary, repair party rifts, and decide whether to press Pauley’s navy nomination amid the fallout.
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Harold Ickes
Truman
WASHINGTON
Harold L. Ickes
United States
senate
Ickes
Beet and Canning Labor Problems at Parley Here Friday
EDMONTON Feb. 14 Farm labor problems concerning specialized crops such as sugar peels and vegetables for canning will be discussed at a meeting in Lethbridge of the Dominion Provincial Farm Labor committee Friday during the Agricultural Short Course. CO 5 Longman deputy minister of agriculture for Alberta and fr M Putnam assistant deputy will represent the government. M M Gibson employment advisor of the National Employment Service also will attend.
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Lethbridge
Dominion Provincial Farm Labor committee
Longman
Alberta
fr. M. Putnam
M. M. Gibson
National Employment Service
Leopoldville sinking claims 248 American troops aboard
London reports the Belgian liner Leopoldville was torpedoed on Christmas Eve 1944 while carrying 2,200 U S troops to reinforce the Battle of the Bulge. An authoritative naval source says 248 soldiers died and 517 were missing, with prior Allied notes attributing the loss to enemy action.
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LONDON
Reuters
Leopoldville
English Channel
Regina Considers On-Spot Fines For Jaywalkers
Regina officials weigh a Traffic committee proposal to fine jaywalkers 50 cents on the spot in the business district. If approved by the city council, police would issue the fines immediately to violators, aiming to curb unsafe crossings.
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REGINA
POW Aboard Mauretania in Halifax Arrival
Hundreds of German prisoners of war boarded the liner Mauretania in Halifax after years in Canadian camps. First of six trains arrived from western Canada, embarkation began, and police and spotlighted docks guarded the area. Prisoners moved in groups with army provosts, separated from crew and passengers by barbed wire. Most prisoners hail from Lethbridge and Medicine Hat camps.
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HALIFAX
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Mauretania
western Canada
Wild Gales Sweep Ontario Floods and Damage
Ontario faced gales reaching high speeds with swells of rain snow and blizzards. Brighton Belleville district suffered a destroyed business block valued around 50000 dollars. Sudbury and North Bay recorded heavy snowfall. Long Branch saw Eto Bicoke Creek flood 40 homes marooned including a likely mother. Reeve Carter led small rowboat rescue teams delivering bread and milk to isolated families as waters rose rapidly.
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Muskox Arctic Trek Delayed by Weather Conditions
Canadian Army Exercise Muskox prepares for a 3,000 mile Arctic trek from Churchill to test mobility and air force co operation. Forty seven officers and men plus four civilians join the force with an expected Edmonton arrival around May 15, weather permitting.
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Canada
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defence headquarters
Edmonton
Alberta Session Begins Takes Steps Toward Social Credit
The throne speech at the Alberta legislature opening the third session outlines irrigation extension in southern Alberta and an economic reform program inspired by Social Credit. L. C. Balmrast of Lucky Strike is sworn in as Warner’s new MLA, with a bill on economic reform to be debated and court validation sought.
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Alberta Throne Speech Opens Tenth Legislature
Alberta prime figures present as the third session of the province's tenth legislature opens. The speech honors Allied victory in World War II, expresses gratitude to armed forces and sacrifices at home and abroad, and extends sympathy to those who suffered losses or injuries in the war effort.
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British Commonwealth
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Hockey finals set to open March 19 in Nhl play offs
The National Hockey League board of governors announced the Stanley Cup playoffs begin March 19 with the top and third place teams meeting and the second and fourth place teams in the first round. Ice in Chicago unavailable until March 24, so the initial two Chicago games will be on opposing rinks.
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NEW YORK
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National Hokey league board of governors
Chicago
India Riot Toll Rises as Calcutta Turmoil Spreads
Calcutta reports 36 dead and nearly 200 injured as four days of anti-British unrest continue. Strong British troops patrol streets while trains, phones, and post services remain heavily disrupted. Major political groups send peace squads but face mob attacks amid protests over a Muslim officer's sentencing in the Indian National Army. Bengal authorities ban assemblies and warn barricades or traffic interference may be shot.
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All-India Congress party
Moslem League
Comrmuunist party
Indian National army
Bengal
Saskatchewan House in Session opens third term speech
Regina Feb 14 the throne speech opening the province’s third session outlines a forcible program. A commission will study Saskatchewan jails and related institutions. A plan for drought relief includes permanent feed banks. Mandatory auto insurance is proposed with higher teacher standards and salaries.
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REGINA
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tme
R. J. Parker
Canada
C.C.FL
Algeria Quake Toll Rises to 276 Dead and 7 Injured
Reports from Algeria say the February quake centered near Setif and Batna left 276 dead and 7 injured in the North African region. Dozens more are believed buried under debris as the tremor struck yesterday within French territory.
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Algeria
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Gale Winds Roar Through New York State Fatalities Reported
A west to northeast gale swept across New York State causing at least three deaths and heavy property damage before moving into Canada. The storm, which began in Texas and traveled across the U.S. in about 34 hours, knocked down records in high temperatures as Valentine’s Day approached.
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Babe) Pratt
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