Big Security Pact Pushed By Hightower
Seven nations negotiating the North Atlantic security pact expect to invite about six more, including Norway, now pressed by the Soviet Union. Norway’s key role stems from its common border with the USSR, and Oslo signaled a Scandinavian policy break with Moscow while Sweden and Denmark showed divergent aims. Invitations to Norway Iceland Ireland Portugal and Italy were planned, with Denmark possibly joining as well.
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Associated Press
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Ottawa MP Dies at 69 in Sudden Ottawa Death
A Ottawa born social credit MP for Wetaskiwin died suddenly in Ottawa at age 69. He first won a seat in the House of Commons in 1935 and was re elected in 1940. Local Credit representation is now reduced to 12 members.
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Wetaskiwin M.P. Jacques dies after short illness
Norman Jaques 68 longtime Social Credit MP for Wetaskiwin Alta died in Ottawa after a brief illness. A vocal opponent of international Zionism he spoke in the US with Getali L. K. Smith and faced Jewish groups’ protests. Born in London he moved to Castor Alberta in 1901. Survived by his wife Esther G Portsmouth and two daughters.
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Christian Democracy Movement
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Canada
Esther G Portsmouth
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All-room Sleeping Cars Rise on Detroit Rail Route
By summer 1949 most crack passenger trains out of Detroit will feature all-room sleeping cars with old style berths vanishing. Deluxe accommodations drive the change with lounge and observation cars added to many coaches. NYC plans all-room sleeping on three clock trains by July including the Detroit er Wolverine and Motor City, with broader upgrades to 11 key trains.
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Haylift Overshadowed by Human Hunger in Western U.S.
Snowbound regions struggle to feed people as relief planes deliver fodder for livestock while food and fuel shortages menace isolated communities. Army and relief units set to accelerate aid. snow disrupts rail and harbor operations. Alberta and Ontario endure heavy snow with freezing temps and transportation hazards.
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CCF Plans Major Bid in Next Election With 200 Candidates
Ottawa January 31 The youthful CCF party plans to field well over 200 candidates in all provinces including Newfoundland In its 15 year history the party holds 32 of 246 Commons seats behind the PCs and Liberals The move was decided at a weekend national council meeting led by F R Scots and M J Coldwell A Newfoundland organizing push will dispatch J W Noseworthy to build up operations in March and April with a convention planned by Easter to finalize provincial organization Election timing remains uncertain and constituency groups were urged to proceed with nominations
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Coarse Grains Meet Aims for Single Marketing Board
REGINA Jan 3 Farmers in Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta convened for a coarse grains conference called by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture to discuss making the Canadian Wheat Board the sole marketing agency. Premier T C Douglas noted provincial heads including D L Campbell E C Manning expected to attend with ministers Highways F Willis and others among government and farm leaders urging a unified board.
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Diphtheria Claims Third Victim Here
Diphtheria claimed its third small victim in the Lethbridge area as Irene Derkson eight died in hospital. The outbreak has 12 cases in seven weeks with three deaths, all unvaccinated children from Coaldale Nobleford. Health officials fear further cases but expect immunization drives to curb spread and schools to reopen with precautions.
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Fleming Newbold Dies at 75 in Washington
Fleming Newbold, 75, longtime president of the Evening Star, died suddenly today. He joined the Star in 1890 and became president on February 18, 1948, succeeding the late Frank B Noyes who resigned to become chairman of the board. Noyes died last month.
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No Objection Meets President Says Stalin
Stalin says there is no objection to a meeting with President Truman at any mutually acceptable place to discuss a peace pact. Diplomats note the answer is noncommittal on location while signaling readiness for talks on peaceful intentions and gradual disarmament.
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Stalin Peace Move or Propaganda Question
The piece weighs whether Stalin’s Moscow statements signal a genuine peace effort or a propaganda push. It notes Western cautions, Italy’s and France’s peace-front calls, and U.S. plans for a North Atlantic security pact as Moscow’s replies prompt scrutiny by Washington. The State Department reported no request for a Truman Stalin meeting, while Stalin’s answer to a reporter’s question was described as one line.
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South China Plans Last-Ditch Stand Against Reds
Canton dispatch reports Gen. Hsueh Yueh, new governor of Kwangtung, vows to lead a four-province southern coalition against the Communists Haueh says he will fight feudalism and Communism with Nanking opposition. In Peiping, Communist troops entered the city under a Jan 22 peace framework, forming a four-to-three joint rule with Nationalists while most Nationalist troops depart.
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U S Has New Atom Bombs
The United States reveals new atomic bombs with greater explosive energy than previous models. The Atomic Energy Commission reports Eniwetak Atoll tests showed a substantial energy gain and notes ongoing development and production expansion across the energy chain.
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