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Lethbridge Herald

Location

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jul 19, 1948

Page

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Danger of War Fears Across Berlin Crisis Deepens

Western military governors met in blockaded Berlin to discuss plans for a western Germany government, while US officials warn of grave war risk. London papers report possible war between Russia and the West as Britain Holland France and Belgium meet at The Hague to align on the Berlin crisis amid ongoing rail and barge blockades.

Associated Press ERLIN Berlin Germany United States Washington Truman White House London Russia west western European union Britain Holland France Belgium Luxembourg Hague C. P. Mayhew

Population Shifts In Saskatchewan By Age Groups

A Moose Jaw Times Journal summary of a Dominion Bureau of Statistics report showing Saskatchewan population declines across most groups from 1941 to 1946. The under 29 cohort fell from 523,620 in 1941 to 464,551 in 1944, while ages 30 to 59 declined from 297,266 to 279,976. The 60 and over group rose by 31,055 despite retirees moving west.

Saskatchewan Plains Moose Jaw - Times- Journal Dominion Bureau of Statistics British Columbia

Britain’s postwar buying spree may be ending

London reports indicate a cooling in the postwar shopping boom as inventories rise in several lines and consumers grow cautious. Some manufacturers warn of deflation fears, though Sir Stafford Cripps notes price use has slowed and a downward tendency may be emerging. Government counter inflation appears to reduce demand for nonessential goods while shortages become more selective.

LONDON Britain Stafford Cripps

Four Drowned In Manitoba Ferry Tragedy

In Manitoba near Letellier four people died when a car and a truck slid off a ferry into the Red River. Two others escaped. The deceased include Mrs John Jones of Dominion City and her two children Lyn and a three month old baby, plus Guear Marsh of Rosenthal Man. Mr Jones was driving the truck. the Marsh car struck the ferry arm and broke free.

LETELLIER Man Red River here John Jones Dominion City Lyn Guear Marsh Rosenfeld Ms. Jones Mr. Marsh RCMP

Palestine Truce Yet No Peace Across UN Balking Block

Palestine remains under truce but no peace as Arab and Jewish leaders face UN mediator Folke Bernadotte. Key disputes include Jewish immigration control and the status of the provisional government of Israel, with Bernadotte proposing a federal union as a possible path. King Abdullah cautions patience and careful negotiation to resolve the Palestine problem.

U.N. Security Council U.S Folke Bernadotte United Nations Palestine Countess Bernadotte New York Count Bernadotte NORMAN ALTSTEDTER ALESTINE Britain world agency Holy Land Folke Hernacotte Security council Israel Bernadotte Arab League Abdullah Trans-Jordan

Iraq and Syria Reject Palestine Truce Plan

An official statement says Iraq and Syria rejected the Palestine truce during Arab League talks in Aley Lebanon. It notes both countries voted against the cease fire and the Palestine truce at the Arab League meeting.

BAGHDAD Reuters Iraq Syria Arab League Aley Lebanon Palestine stine Egypt Saudi Arabia Trans-Jordan Yemen

Weekend Deaths Shas Sororohose

Samuel M Breadner Ottawa jeweler and father of retired Air Chief Marshal L S Breadner of the RCAF dies. Dr Frederick Wiliam MacKinnon 74 staff surgeon at Ottawa Civic hospital passes away. Dr Percival MacLachilin 40 head of WVU biochemistry department native of Canada and Queen's University graduate. Arthur M Crevier 58 sales executive for Canada Packers Ltd.

SHAS SOROORHOSE OTTAWA Samuel M. Breadner L. S. Breader RCAF Frederick Wiliam MacKinnon Ottawa Civic hospital MORGANTOWN W. Va Percival MacLachilin West Virginia University Canada Queen's University Kingston Ont MONTREAL Arthur M. Crevier Canada Packers, Ltd

Last Ditch Rally Blocks Market Drop

New York July 18. The stock market staged a last-ditch rally to blunt a steep decline unseen in nearly two years. Closing prices fell about 1 to 12 dollars a share, with larger losses trimmed in many cases. Aggressive selling began last Thursday and continued Friday, resuming today amid fears over Berlin. Public participation remained slim.

NEW YORK Dewiigor Berlin

Dixiecrats Nominate Thurmond Wright Ticket

Southern Democrats known as Dixiecrats nominate Governor Strom Thurmond of South Carolina for president and Fielding Wright of Mississippi for vice president. They vow to run on a platform opposing civil rights proposals with strong backing in Alabama Mississippi Florida and South Carolina.

BIRMINGHAM Ala Truman United States io Triuan J. Strom Thurmord South Carolina Fielding L. Wright Mississippi Thurmond Wright couth Frank Dixon Alabama states rights' command Thurmond-Wright Florida Arkansas Ben T. Lanes

Bracken to retire as Progressive Conservative leader

John Bracken announced his retirement from the Progressive Conservative party leadership citing age and ill health. The National Association called an executive meeting for July 26 to set a convention date to select his successor, with candidates including Tremley Drew John Diefenbaker Gordon Graydon and Donald Fleming. Prime Minister Mackenzie King also announced his retirement plans, creating parallel leadership changes in Canada’s political scene.

Canadian Press Cor John Bracken Progressive Conservative party J. M. Macdonnell National Progressive Conservative Association association Mrr. Bracken Tremley Drew Ontario John Diefenbaker Lake Centre Goredon Graydon Peel Donald Fleming Toronto Eglington Diefenbaker Saskatchewan Bracken Winnipeg Manitoba Mackenzie King Mr. King

Flight to Azores ends in brisk, risky diversion

Nine American civilians aboard a ramshackle B-17 diverted from a U.S. start to Azores from Halifax after an 11 hour flight. Pilot Irwin R. Schindler doused lights and redirected east toward Palestine to join the Israeli air force, with one engine missing cowling and no radio. The crew reportedly carried two parachutes and faced fuel limits as observers praised the flying.

HALIFAX United States Westchester County Field N.Y Azores Irwin R. Schindler Miami Fla R.C.A.P Boston Schindler Flying Fortress

Foreign military attaches to visit Valcartier camp

Ottawa July 19 Defence headquarters announced arrangements for a group of foreign military attaches to visit Valcartier military camp in Quebec and deliberately excluded the Soviet Union from the guest list. Army officials said Col Nikolai Zerof of the Soviet Representative was excluded for the same reason as last year. The Valcartier visit begins tomorrow and will include nine attaches from Britain France United States Turkey Switzerland China and Czechoslovakia. Representatives of all Soviet satellites were excluded from last year’s visit, though the Czechoslovak attach Col Janimir Peizold is included this year.

T.C.i. NORTH STARS LETHESLOGE STARLING OTTAWA C.P T.U.A. North Star Lethbridge Calgary Alberta transport department EN SCHUMAN CAULNET PARIS Berlin Vassily Sokolovsky WASHINGTON United States state department Azores United States state department exporticense ftisnt Near East S.C EDMONTON Social Credit UAW FORD DETROIT A.P United Automobile Workers C.LO Ford Meter Company Henry Ford REPUBLIC STEEL PITTSBURGH Phillip Murray United Steelworkers C.SG Republic Steel Corporation of Cleveland BOY HOPE B.C Bobby Kirkland Gorden Kirkland G.P Defence headquarters Valcartur Quebec Soviet Union LU-Col Nikolai N. Zerof Shilo Canada Britain France Turkey Switzerland China Czechoslovakia Janimir Peizold Valcartier

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