End of Coal Strike Near in Lethbridge District
Reports say no official word from Lethbridge coal circles as idle miners anticipate return. An agreement ending the District 18 UMW of A domestic strike was signed in Calgary on Tuesday by the Domestic Coal Operators' Association, covering the Lethbridge field. J M Davidson of Lethbridge Collieries was in Calgary and not reachable for comment.
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Tory Motion Defeated in Commons Energy Conservation Debate
In Ottawa the Commons advanced little in studying the currency conservation blueprint of the dollar saving program. A Progressive Conservative bid to cap the bill failed 49 to 29 as MPs rejected an amendment by Harry Jackman. Finance Minister Abbott emphasized modest changes to sections, while opposition probes focused on ministerial powers and penalties for infractions.
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Bears Enter Winter Sleep Mystery Near Maine
Harvard Museum curator and wildlife experts discuss why bears near Maine appear active in winter. Officials say bears typically hibernate in December, but this season sees unusual behavior with bears awake and roaming.
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Charles BPxs- nan
Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology
Settlement Terms End Western Canadian Coal Strike
Calgary report says 3,009 domestic coal miners and 4,000 from Crow's Nest Pass area prepared to vote on wage agreements with bituminous operators. Identical deals set base pay of 2 dollars per day with welfare levy increases and holidays payable. Prices expected to rise about 1 dollar per ton as markets reopen after 37 days of stoppage.
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Resume Control On Citrus Fruits
Ottawa reports the government reimposes mark up control on oranges grapefruit limes lemons and tangerines to curb high dealer margins. Controls take effect tomorrow with fixed mark ups for retailers wholesalers and direct importers including 17 to 25 percent for wholesale sales and 23 to 39 percent for direct imports depending on fruit type and shipment size.
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Mars Close Approach Spurs Study by McDonald Observatory
U S scientists at McDonald Observatory Fort Devis Tec report Mars came within 63 000 000 miles of earth prompting rough results on life possibilities. Dr Gerard P Kuper notes water, temperature ranges, and lack of ozone as factors in assessing plant life and plans further infrared spectrometer work. The close approach will not recur for two years with another distant opposition in 1956.
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Royal collision near palace shocks London crowd
In London on February 18 Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip escaped unharmed after a limousine and taxi collided near Buckingham Palace. Police noted heavy traffic as Philip apologized, cabbie said dents were minor, and no complaints were filed since no one was hurt. Court sources said the king and queen worry over Philip’s driving in the run up to the royal wedding.
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Friction in U N council on partition deepen
Reported friction grows in the United Nations Palestine commission with private sources noting conflict at secret meetings. Chairman Dr Karel Líaicky and Senator Vicente J Francisco indicated division over view of an international military force for partitioning the Holy Land and security discussions. Trusteeship council debates Jerusalem’s international zone.
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Czechoslovakia
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Holy Land
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Jerusalem
Largest 1947 beet payment mailed to Alberta growers
The Alberta beet sugar industry sends the largest postwar payment yet, with 3722,000 in cheques totaling to 1,242 growers in southern Alberta. Each 1947 beet ton earns $2, compared with a previous $9.50 initial, and total 1947 beet deliveries are expected to exceed $14 per ton.
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French Polar Mission Aims to Install Radio Meteor Station
France plans a government-sponsored march to central Greenland in March to install a radio meteorological station and collect data for aviation navigation and radioactive research. About 50 scientists prepare under Paul Exile Victor, with three air force planes delivering supplies.
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Costello Elected Ireland Prime Minister After De Valera Defeat
In Dublin Exc Fed John Costello 56 was elected prime minister minutes after parliament rejected Eamon De Valera who led since 1932. De Valera won only four outside his Fianna Fáil party as Costello secured 75 to 63 with cross party support.
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Calgary Woman Held For Murder In Chinese-Canadian Case
Calgary police announce the arrest of Bernice Duhensey 26 for the murder of Mah Kuo a 30 year old Chinese tavern owner. Det Insp Rez Clements said the case follows seven and a half months of inquiry. Police refuse to discuss details.
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Chilean President Defiant Over Antarctic Dispute
President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla warned that any foreign seizure of Chilean Antarctic territory would be aggression against all American nations. He spoke to Chilean troops at Greenwich Island amid Britain’s claim and Argentina’s involvement, urging calm and scientific toil as a national mission.
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Wallace Man Is Elected Wallace Man Is Elected
Benny Wallace of the American Leader party wins a Bronx special congressional race in the 24th district, upsetting Democrats and boosting third party momentum. ALP nominee Len Isacyon led early and finished strong, signaling potential impact for the national campaign year as Wallace campaigns in Tampa.
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Escaping Gas Fatal to One in Montreal
A gas leak on east end St Hubert Street in Montreal rendered one person dead and over 25 others fainted or overcome. Police named 40-year-old Mr. El Moreau as the fatality. nine people were hospitalized with varying degrees of exposure. Fire and medical teams from three hospitals responded after Fred Clairmont alerted authorities at 7 am.
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Coleman miners vote to accept new wage contract
Coleman miners return to work after voting 439 in favor of the wage deal with 88 opposed and two spoiled ballots. Blizzard blankets Crow's Nest Pass with subzero winds, shutting some roads and delaying bus service. Children sent home from Blainmore. roads open overall except north of Vulcan.
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