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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1948
Page
1
Numbed rescuers dig through cold wreckage after two CN trains collide near Wykes Quebec in a possible record disaster. Officials report nine dead and 55 injured, with some estimates rising to about 20. many passengers endure cold, heat and water shortages as survivors are moved to hospitals.
London notes discuss burial customs of British leaders at Westminster Abbey. The piece cites various figures buried elsewhere and questions Abbey space, mentioning Nelson’s captain and a proposed removal to free room for a famous early 20th century politician.
Canadian Press report from Toronto on a self-defense gag lesson led by Bill Underwood. A 200-pound policeman is theatrically tossed as the reporter demonstrates moves described as defendo. The article notes Cleopatra's Spread grip and claims the course boosts confidence and entertains families.
Kashmir crisis looms as India pressures the United Nations to act to halt fighting with Pakistan. UN observers label the situation extremely dangerous with risk of war, while India seeks peaceful resolution despite a 4 million population largely Muslim. Page two continuation noted.
Jan 15 reports say a Jewish piloted RAF reconnaissance craft was fired on by a suspected Jewish plane over Kfar Etzion as Arabs and Jews burn in a 24 hour battle south of Jerusalem. Casualty estimates range from 20 to 30 Arabs and 30 Jews with many wounded.
A terse classified style note signals readers to seek quick selling or job opportunities. It hints at two room 75 Bee Farm machinery available for sale and asks if anyone has a job lead or buyer. Despite fragmentary text, it conveys commerce and employment intent.
Barbara Ann Scott of Canada claimed the European women's figure skating title for the second year in a row in Prague. She dominated the compulsory figures and led the free skating before a crowd of about 22,000 at the outdoor stadium, with the final results announced around 9:19 pm Prague time.
Coal workers in District 14 under the United Mine Workers remain in the "no contract, no work" walkout begun at midnight last Monday in the Crow's Nest Pass. No break seen yet in southern Alberta mines, raising concern over coal shortages if the stoppage extends.
Calgary reports wage mistitations between operators and District 18 unions paused as workers threaten to stay on strike without a contract. District 18 claims operators refused good faith negotiations since Oct 2, 1347, despite invitations. Officials say coal stocks are limited and aim to resolve the dispute with possible arbitration as ministers and company officials prepare to meet.
The MeBaha Airport near Tripoli is being returned to service to boost U S air power along the North Africa ferry route and move personnel to troubled zones. The move forms part of a broader strategy to project American influence in the Mediterranean, with Marines deployed and Greek forces expanded, as postwar power dynamics shift between the United States and Soviet influence.
A French Der Kurier report claims a Soviet backed scheme named protocol M aims to paralyze Western Germany’s rail arteries used by occupation forces. It describes Cominform coordination across nine nations and calls for a general strike by mid March to support a broader workers movement.
The Consumers Assn warns of rising living costs and reviews butter price controls. Talks center on restructuring price ceilings, wholesaler markups, and producer prices, aiming at price stabilization amid high meat and vegetable costs. The association urges restraint on wages and costs to ease consumer burden.
A late night blaze at the St Paul Co-Operative store in St Paul Alta. injured 14 people and caused about 250000 dollars in damage. Firefighters say the two story building and its extensions were engulfed as workers and customers fled. Brenelle and Bedinski saved two youths and a woman was guided to safety. The blaze left the deck and offices destroyed with several hospitalized. St Paul is northeast of Edmonton by about 169 miles.
A explosion shattered a Chicago street after blowing a wall and roof from a building. Isadore Proves, 34, president of Provos Brothers Furniture Co, was killed and others injured. Officials report extensive property damage and a chaotic scene.
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