British Ship Sunk at Haifa Harbor
Official sources report the British ship Empire Lifeguard sunk in Haifa harbor after an explosion while disembarking 261 Jewish immigrants from Cyprus detention camps. No casualties reported. 40 to 50 aboard during the blast. Fire broke out, immigrants hurried ashore. ship rested half-submerged near the quay. Nearby violence injures four British soldiers in Haifa. British navy watches two ships at Bayonne likely to run the Gibraltar Straits for more illegal Jewish immigrants.
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Associated Press
ERUSALEM
Empire Lifeguard
Haifa
Holy Land
Cyprus
Ttig
Fama
gueta
Empire
Palestine
President Warfield
LONDON
Reuters
Bayonne
Straits of Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Northlands
Western Trading Company of
New York
Montrose Shipping Company
Panama
Fires Burn Across Nelson Area in July Under Control Progress
In Nelson British Columbia on July 23, the B C forest service said more than 600 men were fighting 29 fires in the Kootenay Boundary district. Twelve fires were under control, six new blazes reported, eleven out of control but all small. crews making progress to avert a major outbreak.
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NELSON
B.C
Kootenay
B.C. forest service
Unperforated 1898 Canadian stamps found in old picture
A rescued framed image hid an unperforated sheet of Canadian postage stamps issued in 1898. The stamps, commemorating imperial penny postage, feature a world map and the motto We Hold a Vaster Empire Than Has Been. They are valued up to 2500 dollars in Canada. collectors in London and New York price pairs differently.
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University of Toronto
Jack Wright
Canada
Wright
British
London
New York
Anglo-Russian trade talks reach critical stage in Moscow
London reports that negotiations in Moscow have stalled over a Russian demand for a wheat price unacceptable to Britain. The British delegation is expected to cut its Moscow mission short and return soon as talks reach a pivotal point.
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LONDON
Reuters
Moscow
Monty Wears Pink Undies in New Zealand Tour
Field Marshal Montgomery, chief of the imperial general staff, told crowds in Invercargill and Burwood during his New Zealand tour that he was wearing pink woollen underwear presented to him Monday. He received a green blanket as the fifth gift this week, this time without matching woolits.
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CHRISTCHURCH
N.Z
Reuters
ora Montgomery
imperial general staff
Invercargill
New Zealand
Burwood
Soviet Deputy Attacked in United Nations Row
At Lake Success on July 23 the Soviet delegation faced a fierce personal attack as Andrei Gromyko’s top deputy Alexei Krasinnikov denounced western powers for opposing Albania’s UN admission. UK envoy Lawford and Australian Col Hodgson condemned the assault while the U S and allies raised questions on Albania’s compliance with council recommendations.
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Soviet Union
Krasilnikov
Albania
U.N
United States
security council
Britain
international court of justice
France
council
Australia
United Nations
Raymond Farmer Killed By Tractor
Laszlo Timko aged 74 who operated a small irrigated farm north of Raymond died at 1 am on Wednesday from injuries when the tractor he was driving overturned yesterday. He was rushed to Raymond Municipal hospital but died. A native of Hungary he came to Raymond district in 1926 and was married with several children. An inquest status is unannounced. remains were sent to Christensen Bros Mortuary in Lethbridge with funeral plans pending.
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RAYMOND
Laszlo Timko
Douglas McPherson
Hung
south Alberta
Vauxhall
Christensen
Lethbridge
1000 Workers From West To East
West to East labor flow described by Frog J White, regional superintendent of the Enemy Province nt Commission, notes 1,000 farm workers sent to Ontario this year to ease harvests. He cites a tighter labor market, with western construction and railway gangs drawing workers, yet no severe prairie shortages. Also reports on a joint European UN liaison step following a conference directive to notify the UN of its program.
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WINNIPEG
Frog J White
Enemy Provinent Commission
Uta
Ontario
White
prairie
PARIS
European economic conference
United Nations
Possible Ship Strike In Balance In Canada Lakes
Canadian press reports a potential strike among Great Lakes seamen as shipowners, the Canadian Seamen's Union, and a federal mediator negotiate in Toronto. Companies offer $10 monthly wage boost to unlicensed seamen aboard their fleets, while the union seeks $262 monthly. The mediator and officials from both sides are to meet, with threats of a strike if a settlement fails. A rival union leader was arrested in Montreal amid feud charges, with hearings set for July 29 and July 2.
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Canada
Great Lakes
Toronto
Canadian Seamen's Union
Leonard W. Brockington
Ottawa
R. Scott Misener
Sarnia
Colonial Steamships
Canada Steamship Lines
T. G. McManus
C.S.U
Brockington
federal labor department
JULY & i
J. A
Pat) Sullivan
Canadian Lake Seamen's Union
Montreal
Joseph Davis
Davis
C.I.U0
Sullivan
John Henry
Frank Dabby
T.G. McManus
Canada Steamships Lines
C.S.A
McManus
Britons Seek Canada Emigration as Workers Flee Britain
London born toolmaker Jack Wrankmore 27 says he will move to Ontario under a scheme to send 7,000 Britons to Canada in August through November. Other UK workers quoted include Patrick Pooley 24 a pine fitter Tim Bullarkey from Galway and Geoffrey Hook 24 from York who plan to pursue new jobs in Canada citing scarce work and better opportunities abroad.
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LONDON
Jack Wrankmore
Canada
Wrankmore
Ontario
Port Arthur
Tim Bullarkey
Galway
Ontario House
Geoffrey Hook
York
Toronto
England
Royal Wedding To Be Public Ceremony
Royal officials announce Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten will wed in a public Westminster Abbey ceremony in October. Privy Council to assent on July 31 with Canadian, Australian, New Zealand repre sentatives invited. Howe to attend from Canada, plan includes Commonwealth Council of State duties in London and possible continent visit.
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privy council
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Howe
South Affrica
Ottawa
London
Commonwealth Council of State
Buckingham Palace
council
England
Canada savings bonds drive to issue new series
Ottawa reports the government will issue another Canada Savings Bond series similar to last fall's public placement. Details on total amount and interest are not yet available but the sale is expected this fall. The previous issue replaced wartime victory bonds with denominations of $50 $100 $500 and $1,000.
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OTTAWA
Canada
Canada savings
Official Count In Halifax Vote
Halifax July 23 John Diskey, a one year old liberal barrister, was declared elected to the House of Commons for Halifax. Returning Officer Parker Hickey released final returns from the July 14 by election showing Diskey ahead by 6,409 votes in a three cornered race. Diskey 24,530. H J Macintosh 16,121. A A McDonald 13. No deposits were lost and recount requests were due within four days.
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HALIFAX
John Diskey
bar+rister
house of commons
Parker Hickey
W. ¢. Macdonald
Dickey
H. J. Macintosh
C.F
carpenter
A. A. McDonald
Jaganah Joining In Blows Against British Rule
Glomst militia group Jaganah joins underground blows against British regime in Jerusalem reports New York Times. Dispatch from Jerusalem notes active resistance efforts by the Jaganah alongside other factions in the region.
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JAGANAH
G.B
NEW YORK
Hazanah
Glomst
New York Times
Jerusalem
Experts foresee three year U S aid to Europe in billions
New York dispatch from London reports experts estimate the United States must pay at least 3.9 billion dollars annually for the next three years to help Western Europe out of its present economic difficulties.
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NEW YORK
United States
Europe
New York Times
Lond
Newfoundland Entry Talks Move Toward Confederation Basis
Ottawa reporters quoted External Affairs Minister St Laurent and Newfoundland delegate F G Bradley saying a workable basis for Newfoundland joining Canada may be found. Delegations review fisheries, transportation, minerals with data on public debts being studied. A plenary session for further talks is likely next week as progress is reported but timing remains uncertain.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Newfoundland
St. Laurent
NEWFIE
F. G. Bradley
Canada
Alberta Welfare Report Urges sweeping reforms in system
Alberta study chaired by Dr Charlotte Whitton criticizes bureaucratic and centralized child welfare, urging immediate changes. The report calls for reorganizing child welfare services, rewriting the Child Welfare Act, and establishing competent supervision, with commissions to examine the province's welfare system.
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Alberta
LO.D.E
Charlotte Whitton
C.B.E
Ottawa
Canadian Welfare Council
department of welfare
HITLER
GERMANY
Whitten
Soviet Union
R. C. Marshall
Edmonton
LODE
Wr. Whitton
provincial welfare department
Legion urges UN changes to curb veto and form world police
The American Legion calls the United Nations a perpetually hung jury and proposes charter amendments to abolish veto in cases of aggression, empower the Security Council to control atomic weapons and mass destruction, and establish a tyranny-proof international police force to deter aggression.
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WASHINGTON
security council
American Legion today
United Nations
Legion
congress
veterans’ organization
Raiders Ambush Workers Train In India Killing Eight
In Lahore near Lahore early today raiders ambushed a special workers train, fatally stabbing eight occupants and wounding about 200. The attack reportedly involved the Trosleins with bombs and blocks placed on the line to halt the train. Five of the dead were Sikhs and three Hindus. troops and police conducted a search for attackers.
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India
LAHORE
Tilia
Fire Sweeps Java Towns Across Java and Sumatra Fronts
Java towns burned as Indonesian troops retreating on two fronts employ scorched earth tactics. Salaliga Lawang Soemedaung and Tyitjalengka reported levelled. Dutch armored column Advance toward Jogjakarta with airstrikes. Semarang front sees gains for Dutch while Indonesian forces reach outskirts of Semarang. International notes discuss India or Australia seeking UN intervention. Civil Aeronautics Board ties fatal 39‑victim crash to pilot error near Stephenville.
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Associated Press
ATAVIA
Java
Salaliga
Semarang
Jogjakarta
Butel
Saluga
Lawang
Malang
Soemedaung
Tyitjalengka
Bandeeng
por cf i
Bandoeng
Monray
Batavia
Sumatra
Wetherlands
Probolinggo
Seemadjang
lash
East Java
mic sagar
Soerabaja
Patjet
Trawas
Tretes
Pandakan
Bangil
INDIA
AUSTRALIA
LONDON
United Nations
Netherlands
Indonesia
HAGUE
The
Guerrillas From Albania Roam Greece And Crete
Athens reports from July 3 describe guerrilla bands said to be from Albania attacking Greek towns near Ioannina and Salonika and in Crete. A government commission investigated border incursions while villages burned and refugees crowded Toannina region amid ongoing civil strife and curfew impositions.
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ATHENS
Unitec s
Balkan sube
Koniga
Teannina
Salonika
Ioannina
Albania
Ethfe
Greece
Alkania
Grammos
ftormation
Nierita
ooerthern
Rigopoulos
Toaniina
pinyt woors
Toannina
Konitsa
Everrilas
Toantina
Creve
ones
Kamila
Canea
Franghadakis
Five naval airmen killed in Whidbey crash
Five naval airmen attached to the fleet air wing at Whidbey Island were killed when a four motor PRAY plane crashed during a night approach. Authorities reported the accident around 10 p.m. in the vicinity of the air station. The incident adds to wartime losses faced by the base and its crew.
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SEATTLE
fleet air wig
Whidby Ustad
nivel
SOVIET RUSSIA
LONDON
Reuters
United States
council of foreign ministers
CCL
OTTAWA
Canadian
Congress of Labor
Conroy
LINCOLN
GANDER LONDON
RAF
Gander
Nild
Atlantic
Britain
AVTO
ABi
United Automobile Workers
Murray Corporation of America
HAMBURG
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Ethiojle
hey
Imperial Bodyguard
ddis Ababa
MONTY
Russ
Lake Success
L. W. Brockington
William Leslie Sturnch
Glasgow
Scotland
S.S
Ernie Pyle
St. Catharines, Ont
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sally
totel
Whitton
ALTA
Kharagpur
big coal centre
railway junction
Calcutta
paler
MARYLAND
FREDERICK
District of Columbia
Willa T
Diane
Mar
civil aeronautics board
Stephenville
SOUTHAMPTON
Scotland Yard
Fae Sheldon
Dallas
Texas
P. De Paix
itheiner
SALISBURY, Md
Edward Lee Long
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