Crerar Appointed King George's Aide Recognition To Canada
Ottawa announces General H D G Crerar is named first Canadian aide de camp general to King George VI. The honorary post honors his WWII leadership of the First Canadian Army in Europe and marks a historic Canadian milestone. Retirement of Col H M Urquhart, DSO MC, from the King’s aide list is also disclosed.
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Muskie Snags Anchor Then Slides Into Canoe
In Stony Lake near Peterborough Ontario a three person fishing party faced a bizarre encounter with an undersized muskie. A six pound leader and four ounce rod failed to land the fish as it circled the anchor rope, leaped into the canoe, and became secured by a knot around its body with the hook barb.
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Two Terrorists Slain and Captured in Ohio Manhunt
In Van Wert Ohio two young convicts ended a two week crime spree with a gun battle at a road block. John West 24 a parolee from Parkersburg West Virginia was killed. Robert Daniels 22 of Columbus surrendered after firing ceased. Police and FBI pressed the manhunt across northern Ohio, claiming both men confessed to seven killings across more than 20 states.
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John West
Mansfield Reformatory
Parkersburg
W.Va
Robert Damiels
Columbus
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Roy Shaffer
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Communists outlawed in Malaya and Singapore
British authorities ban the Communist party in the Federation of Malaya and neighboring Singapore citing violence and subversive activities. They also outlaw three allied groups the Malayan People's Anti Japanese Army Comrades Association the New Democratic Youth League and the Union to Defend the Malayan Fatherland amid ongoing guerrilla clashes and raids.
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Malaya
Premier Manning Outlines Alberta Campaign Platform
Edmonton July 23 Premier Manning opened his Aug. 17 provincial elections bid by presenting a ten point platform in a radio broadcast. He urged re election based on the government record and urged fair play in debate. The plan expands the Social Credit program focusing on higher production to cut taxes and fund social services, boosting farming and irrigation, rural electrification, soil conservation, and continued resource development.
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Soviet Yak Fighters Close to British Transport
British authorities accused Soviet Yak fighters of trespassing in the Berlin air corridor used to supply the Soviet-blockaded city. A four engined York sighted three Yaks trailing a sleeve-towing aircraft near Berlin Buch and close to the lane, violating the rule that aircraft must stay 150 metres apart. A York crew observed two Yaks climbing about 100 yards ahead, while another report noted a formation flying in and out of the clouds. The incident adds tension as Berlin relief flights continue.
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Liberals Win Two Saskatchewan Seats in Deferred Vote
Regina report on provincial elections shows Liberal gains in Cumberland and Athabasca, with E M Marion re electing in Athabasca and Lorne Blanchard winning in Cumberland. The CCF holds 31 seats while Liberals total 19 plus two independents or allied members, keeping the Liberal opposition posture strong in the 52 seat legislature.
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David Lechasseur
Blanchard
Joseph Johnson
Joseph Boote
Athabasca
Marlon
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Hubert Staines
Three USAF Bombers On World Scouting Hop
Three United States Super Fortresses join a world scouting flight to test field and facility readiness for long range operations. The second stop is Lagens Base in the Azores after fueling at MacDill Florida, with a return to Tucson planned for August. The mission, scaled down from 1948 plans, has state department approval.
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Ottawa all agog as leadership battle looms in Commons
In Ottawa a leadership contest looms with Rt Hon Louis St Laurent likely to head the Liberals and Col George Drew or John Diefenbaker favored on the opposition side. A push for a younger leader grows within Liberal ranks, with figures like Donald Fleming mentioned as a potential future leader.
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John Diefenbaker
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Jimmy” Gardiner
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Donald Fleming
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Confederation Far Outpacing In Newfoundland Referendum
Newfoundland ballots counted show Confederation leading with 175462 votes versus 70592 for responsible government. Joseph Smallwood led the Union with Canada campaign as heavy turnout persisted and Canada weighed the result for possible union terms with Newfoundland.
Newfoundland Issue Is Sharp Confedera tion Debate in St John’s
In St John’s on July 23 citizens reflected on Confederation versus responsible government. One tearful man lamented losing a country of their own while another bitterly quipped of “Just a jot of brinkin’ Canadians.” Some hailed Confederation as fate, likening it to a cat with nine eyes, noting victory seemed inevitable. Confederation’s defeat in 1863 remains part of the sentiment.
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Marie Likely New Premier Marie Likely New Premier
Paris July 23 Andre Marie a 51 year old lawyer with health impairments from a Nazi concentration camp appeared certain to become France's next premier He telephoned President Vincent Auriol to accept the nomination to form a new government and will seek assembly approval Saturday The outgoing premier Robert Schuman's party expressed sympathy while backing the policies Marie will outline to the assembly He is said to face opposition mainly from the Communists and possibly from de Gaulle supporters who promise to back a cabinet Sunday if accepted By Sunday night Marie could form a cabinet as foreign tensions push for a swift government formation
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France
Marie
Vincent Auriot
national assembly
Robert Schuman
Mouvement Republicain Populaire
Mare
MALP
Charles de Gaulle
Ugraatty
Cairo declares state of emergency amid tense prayers
Cairo is placed under a state of emergency with police stationed in the capital and mounted patrols on the streets. Precautions surround the Al Azhar mosque area as large Friday prayers proceed. no reason was given for the emergency.
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New Westminster
Erle Carket
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