Liberal Is Easy Winner In Halifax
John Dickey a Liberals barrister and army veteran won the Halifax by election, taking seat from Liberal W C Macdonald after 343 polls showed 23 152 votes and an 8 000 margin over CCF rival H L MacIntosh. McIntosh blamed CP replaced Tories as NS opposition. McDonald praised Halifax port autonomy and job growth. Weather favorable with a light sea fog.
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HALIFAX
C.P
John Dickey
boase of commons
W. C. Macdonald
H. L. MacIntosh
C.C.F
A. A
Big Alex) McDonald
house of commons
Liberals
Progressive Conservative
O.C.F
Social Credit
Independent
Bloc Populaire
Liberal
C.CF
gos
Union Des Electors
total
Montreal- Cartier
C.F
Macintosh
Tories
Nova Scotia
dul Malifax
Gordon B. Isner
C.C.P
Rickey
National Harbors Board
Left Hand Corner shows Maltese Mob’s Vassalo attack at Old Bailey
At London’s Old Bailey the Maltese Mob leader Messina receives three years penal servitude after defending his victim’s right to law protection. Rival Vassalo, jailed four years for extortion against West End women, had his fingertips cut by a sharp knife in a Winchester Court dispute.
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corder
London
Vasanlo
Messina
Piccadilly Circus
Soho
Berkeley Square
London Daily Express
Carmelo Vassalo
Winchester Court
Vassalo
West End
Gerald Dodson
Ex-German Sub U-190 to be Destroyed by RC N
The former submarine U-190, which torpedoed the Esquimalt in 1945 near Halifax, will be destroyed by the RC N using explosives. Commissioned 1942, the vessel had six patrols, with two in the Atlantic. Surrender came May 11, 1945 at Cape Race Newfoundland.
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Atlantic
Halifax
Newfoundland
Cape Race
Kiel
R.CN
R.C.N. Fairmile
R.G.N
U-190
H.M.C.S
Esquimalt
Claxton
Marshall urges U S Europe aid as Paris talks move forward
Secretary of State Marshall told governors at the Utah dinner the United States must protect its incalculable stake in Europe through expanded economic aid or risk democracy’s drift. He urged backing a rehabilitation plan to be proposed later this year for Congress, noting no Russia reference. Paris talks on European recovery continued with plans for a postwar bloc and Ruhr inclusion sparking Soviet criticism.
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SALT LAKE CITY
Marshall
United States
Europe
Russia
Paris
Iuy
organization of European co-operation for recovery
congress
Seattle Cruiser Fire Sinks After Unexplained Blast
A 40-foot motor cruiser JayTee carrying 11 people exploded and sank off Seattle after an engine compartment blast. Richard Young, son of the owner, opened the engine hatch to inspect a gasoline odor and was knocked to the cabin ceiling. The fire spread quickly as passengers jumped into Puget Sound, with nearby boats aiding in the rescue.
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SEATTLE
JayTee
Richard Young
Pugetound
Manitoba Reports Two More Infantile Paralysis Cases
Manitoba health officials report two more cases of infantile paralysis over the weekend. An eight month old child in Brandon is the second case there this year, with the first last month. Winnipeg records an 11 year old boy as the city’s first victim of the year, described as mild with no paralysis. Dr. M. Lougheed states no epidemic is expected.
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WINNIPEG
Manitoba
Brandon
M . Lougheed
Lundbreck Truck Driver Killed in Train Collision
Mand Thibert of Lundbreck aged about 26 died in Bellevue hospital after a train struck the truck he drove two miles west of Lundbreck. Harvey Welsh, also of Lundbreck, was severely injured in the cab. The 7 10 p m crash occurred at a sideroad crossing near Lundbreck Falls as a westbound freight train trailed at about 30 mph. Thibert leaves parents Mr and Mrs Donat Thibert and several siblings.
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LUNDBRECK
HNS
Armand Thibert
Bellevue
Harvey Welsh
Thibert
vwain Roenting
Balleure
Lundbreck Falls
Bellevue hospital
Mr. Thibert
Donat Thibert
Violent Electrical Storm Cuts Power in Vancouver
Violent electrical storms struck Vancouver and the lower mainland disrupting telephone telegraph and radio reception. Several city radio stations were off the air when lightning struck power lines and a large section of downtown Vancouver was plunged in darkness for more than 15 minutes.
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VANCOUVER
lower mainland
May Increase Annuity Maximum Suggested in Commons
In Ottawa on July 15 Labor Minister Mitchell promised to consider increasing the federal annuities act maximum from 1200 to 2000. Harry Jackman urged a higher annuity to cope with rising living costs while defending the program. Harold Timmins questioned a 313000 commission on annuities. Mitchell replied commissions mirror insurance sales.
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OTTAWA
Labor
Mitchell
commons
Harry Jackman
P.C
Toronto
Rosedale
labor department
Jackman
Harold Timmins
Toronto Parkdale
Confusion Over Air Crash Victim Identified
In Melbourne Florida a death certificate lists the crash victim as Joyce Jerry Shultz Mackinnon born in Houston 25 years ago with husband Roderick Paul Mackinnon. Family members debate paternity and marriage details amid confusion over the identifications of 21 victims.
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MELBOURNE
Fla
C. B. Brownlie
crah
Joyce Jerry Shultz Mackinnon
Roderick Paul Mackinnon
T G. Schulte
A. R Mackinnon
Rochester
N.Y
C F A Opposes Rail Rate Hikes Hit Canadian Farmers
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture told the national Freight Board that a 30 percent rail rate increase would harm agriculture and the economy. It warned farmers would incur about 20 million dollars more yearly in freight and 1 million more on implements and fertilizers.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
national Freight mainry
federation in
atunnel
Board of transport Commissioners
H. H. Hannam
PRAIRIE FARMERS
federation
Canada
Mountbatten Declines To Commit To Wedding Date
Lieut. Philip Mountbatten gave a non committal reply when asked if he would be getting married soon during a public visit with Princess Elizabeth in Scotland. The exchange led to reports of a planned October wedding from London sources.
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EDINBURGH
Reuters
Philip Mountbatten
Princess Elizabeth
Argyll and Sutherland’s Association Club
Scotland
Mountbatten
London
11 Year Old Saves Property From Vancouver Fire
Flames gutted three near completed shops in Vancouver Point Grey but an 11 year old boy named Jimme Stewart alerted neighbors and firefighters. Estimated damage 40 000 dollars. officials say the blaze could have destroyed property valued at 200 000 dollars without the warning.
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VANCOUVER
C.P
Point Grey
Jimme Stewart
Stewart
Two Major Battles In Epirus Imperiled Greece Front
Two major engagements were imminent in northern Greece as government forces closed on leftist guerrillas. Forces held Kalpaki heights west of Ioannina while a guerrilla column from Konitsa moved toward the city along the Vois River valley. A second column near Kaspaki north of Konitsa saw 50 guerrillas captured.
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iBy Associatas Press
Greece
Toannina
Janina
Epirus
Voiss River
Yoannina
fromKonitsa
Konitsa
Kalpaki
Jeftiss
Ioannina
Voist
British foreign office
London
Batain
United Nations
Athens
Kaspaki
Albania
Kalamas
froner
ivasion
Florina
Eastern
Napoleon Zervas
Zereyascuumeels
army corps
Kaipaki
Corfu
Quake Ravages Pasto Area. Aid Rush Underway
Colombia reports a severe quake in Pasto and nearby Jípal es causing heavy damage. Government rushes medical supplies as power and water fail and key buildings including telegraph, hospital, market, and university are damaged. Refugees flee the quake zone amid ongoing casualties.
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Pasto
government house
church of San Felipe
Quito
Pasta
Queen Elizabeth Treated for Eye Cinder During Royal Train Stop
Queen Elizabeth received treatment after a cinder in her eye forced three emergency stops of the royal train en route to Scotland. Five doctors attended the queen as the royal party, including Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret and Lt. Philip Mountbatten, continued toward Holyrood Palace for a weeklong stay.
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EDINBURGH
Elizabeth
Scotland
London
Marshall
aid-Europe
Robert Falconer
Margaret
Philip Mountbatten
Holyrood Palace
Philip
Macleod native son becomes CPR executive
Duncan McNeil, a Macleod Alta native and former assistant general solicitor, was appointed vice-president of personnel for the Canadian Pacific Railway in Montreal by W. M. Nez. Born 1904 to Judge E. B. McNeill, he rose from CPR law student in Calgary in 1924 to Montreal-based executive, later marrying Matilde B. Hooper of Baltimore and fathering three sons.
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MONTREAL
Duncan
Metell
Canadian Pacific Railway company
W. M. Nez
McNeil
Macleod
Alta
Calgary
alme
Winnipeg
Willary Manson
McoNEELL
EB. P. McNeill
distric court
Ellen W. (Ives) McNeil
imarts
University of Alberta at
Edmonton
Upper Canada College
Toronto
University School
Victoria
public school
CPR law department
Resignation of Pastor Accepted After Fire Arson Verdict
MILWAUKEE July 15 After a stormy meeting Calvary Presbyterian Church members voted Sunday to accept the resignation of their pastor Dr John Lewis who was found guilty of starting a 150000 fire in the church building Eight members walked out before the vote which ended 125 to 52 The 73 year old scholar and author formerly sentenced to one to five years in state prison remains free on a 5000 bond pending appeal.
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MILWAUKEE
Calvary Presbyterian church
John Lewis
Lewis
state
Party Fight As End Nears In Ottawa Debate
In Ottawa on July 15 a fierce Commons debate over a redistribution bill and radio policy intensified partisan battles. The redistribution bill reshapes 245 constituencies, adds 10 more, and raises representation to 255 seats while opposition amendments seek to nullify changes. The radio bill, granting CBC a full $2.50 levy from radio owners to cover costs, drew strong criticism as critics call it a hidden subsidy. Mr. King’s clash with opponents continued as the session neared prorogation.
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OTTAWA
commons
Progressive Conservative
C.B.C
McCann
Canada
Maybank
radio
Bracken
KING
CLASH
Mackenzie King
Drumheller Sees Flying Saucers Reported
Drumheller residents report sighting flying discs this week. Mr J K Adam sunbathing on his lawn saw three discs dart through the air while two vanished one hovered long enough to summon neighbors. Later in the evening more were seen over the valley heading southeast.
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DRUMHELLER
Alto
Tay
J. K. Adam
U.S. Demands Priority on Balkan Problem at UN
U.S. officials urged the United Nations Security Council to treat the Balkan crisis as urgent in a July 15 briefing. The move signals Washington’s aim to secure swift action on the volatile Balkan issue at the world body.
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U.S
LAKE SUCCESS
A.P
United States
United Nations security council
ALBERTA
EDMONTON
C.P
University of Alberta
G. Fred McNally
B.C
VANCOUVER
Fraser Valley
Waterton Lakes National Park
J. C. Bowen
leutenant
Chief Mountain
Montana
JOE
NEW YORK
Joe Louis
Marshall Miles
Buffalo
Sol Strauss
20th Century Sportsing club
HOUSE OF COMMONS
LONDON
house of lords
Hindustan
Pakistan
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PERRACHEVE
WILL DESTROY
C.F.A. States
Colombia
Matillde B. Hooper
Baltimore
Duncan I
James E
David
University Club
Royal
D. J. McNEILL, KL
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