25 Jan 1948
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1948
Page
1
A Hat fire claimed five lives in Saskatoon area as investigators review the details. The report notes a driver involved, a year-old infant, and mention of a man named Ikawa and his wife, with authorities continuing to search for missing information and the foreman’s role in the tragedy.
Fire swept through the Haven of Rest home in Medicine Hat Saturday killing five elderly women including Mrs. Dora Reiger 91. Evacuees crowded the recreation hall as eighteen injured residents were treated. The blaze started in the kitchen when a maid lit the gas stove and an inquest was set for today.
Crowds soak up warm sun on beaches while crocuses push buds in gardens. Canadians celebrate milder weather though forecasters warn one last cold snap may return. In Chicago a new cold wave follows a week of extreme cold with at least 60 deaths statewide.
Britain will not devalue the pound despite France cutting the franc. Sir Stafford Cripps told the House of Commons that no action is deemed necessary or advisable and consultations with France continue. Britain's securities dipped on the exchange amid fears of franc devaluation affecting sterling.
In Mexico City observers warn the bullfighting season confronts inflation and hoof and mouth disease. Prime matadors demand high fees of 100000 pesos for an afternoon’s work, with expenses and assistants paid as risks rise for notable bulls.
OTTAWA Jan 2 Parliament assembles for its main session focusing on high living costs and price controls. The government plans a special committee to probe prices and extend wartime powers, with throne speech debates likely to hinge on living costs and tax reform.
Finance Minister Abbott announced temporary suspension of cabbage import restrictions and reimposition of price ceilings effective February 2. Aimed at ensuring supply, ceilings set a maximum landed cost of five cents per pound to wholesalers at major Canadian distribution centers.
Calgary January 26 The gas producers committee of the Western Canadian Petroleum Association applies for a price increase for Turner Valley natural gas. The hearing will be held Wednesday with G M Bieskicek presiding as chairman of the Natural Gas Stimuli Board. The proposal asks to raise producer price from three to six cents per thousand cubic feet.
White Sulphur Springs Mont Jan 2 A railway engineer Vernon Barsier rushed his wife forty miles by locomotive. A daughter was born a few hours later and the man continued his run naming the journey Stork Route. His wife Mrs Ernest Hansiet and sister in law Mrs Sm were also railroading spouses in the tale.
A series of powerful earthquakes devastate Ife causing heavy damage and at least 27 deaths. Survivors fill streets and open plazas as tremors continue with fear of higher tolls. Reports describe landslides on Panay coast and geysers shooting water in Tieio area. An Australian worker protests over 30 hour week in a separate note.
Alberta government awaits word if Calgary union will order coal miners back to work while a three man arbitration board begins sittings. District 4% United Mine Workers of America has not commented. Trade Minister Gerhart hopes workers return during the hearings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.