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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1971
Page
1
Sussex England June 14 John I Baird 58 known as the Father of Television died in his sleep today from a complete physical breakdown after influenza He was founder and director of J L Baird Limited manufacturer of television equipment
Premier Alcide De Gasperi urged Italians to back the republic despite last week's plebiscite as King Humbert, in exile, faced a civil war charge and left Italy. Humbert arrived in Lisbon seeking family reunions while exile details and royal concerns dominated the day.
London correspondent notes a change in a Wolverhampton Art Gallery canvas by John Collier Ged. The Picture Sentence of Death, once a Royal Academy hit, now reveals a ghostly face over a patient. The artist may have started a new work and painted over it exposing the old image as it air- marks.
Toronto June 1 A C L official Alex McAuslane outlines a plan for coordinated strike action by all Canadian Congress of Labor unions. He says unions could strike simultaneously if talks fail, potentially involving over 100000 workers across four major industries within a month.
Washington report says the United States is prepared to train a Chinese army potentially as large as one million men with a five to one mix of central government and Communist troops. Gen. Marshall approves a plan for 60 divisions to aid internal security, regional peace in Asia, and cooperation with UN forces. Current US forces in China total about 6,060 personnel.
CALGARY June 14 A 350 000 animal pathology laboratory to be run jointly by the University of Alberta and the provincial department of education will be built immediately on the university campus Hon D Bruce MacMillan minister of agriculture announced at the Western Stock Growers convention here Thursday The plant to study all live stock diseases will serve farmers and ranchers across the province Construction will begin as soon as materials are obtained
The United States urged creation of an international atomic development authority to oversee all atomic energy, demand renunciation of the bomb, and destroy existing stock if a workable control system is agreed. Bernard Baruch led the push at a United Nations atomic energy commission meeting.
Back pay totaling £38000 is distributed to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle staff as retroactive increases negotiated by the civil service union. About 300 butlers, footmen, valets, and pages share the windfall across the royal household.
Ottawa reports a two hour Commons debate on Canada's coal supply and the proposed redistribution of representation. Howe warned against quick self sufficiency, while questions showed no anthracite imports from Britain, Belgium or Russia. Tom Reid urged delaying redistribution until after the 1951 census. Gardiner defended the plan noting Quebec would lose and Saskatchewan would also be affected. he urged removing interprovincial constitutional blocks to unity.
BERLES June 14. Gen Sir Brian Robertson deputy governor of the British zone of Germany announced correspondents of every country may inspect Britain's progress in de Nazifying its zone. He said disarmament of German forces is complete and war potential elimination is advancing on schedule. He challenged other occupying authorities to permit free inspection of each zone and said Russians would receive the same facilities for inspection as they give.
Ottawa reports ship operators and the government discussed a settlement formula for a 19 day Lake Ontario strike. Discussions covered eight hour days, a three watch system, added crew roles, and union recognition if a majority supported it. Strikers not charged under criminal code would be rehired.
Washington June 14. The senate passed a bill slashing the office of price administration to a shadow of its wartime power and removing ceilings on meat eggs milk butter and chickens. The vote was 52 to 11. The bill extends the agency for one year beyond June 30 and moves to the house. President Truman declined to comment on a veto when asked at a press conference.
Vancouver reports Ottawa officials proposed a supervised secret ballot among union members on the Sloan proposals to settle the British Columbia woodworkers strike. They would assist only after a joint application from logging operators and the union, avoiding direct Ottawa appeals to workers.
John Durtka 50, mine worker at the McGilavray colliery, died Friday morning from serious abdominal injuries suffered in the June 10 accident. A wake will be held Saturday evening at 7 o'clock.
Doctors say 27 year old David Fleming ended an 11 day hunger strike in Belfast last Saturday and will live while receiving nourishment. Fleming, serving a 12 year term for felonies, was held as a political prisoner amid the improvised protest.
Banff Alta June 14 The Canadian Medical Association urged the public to accept there is no free hospitalization and that government funding of any health insurance plan means taxpayer paying. A CMA committee led by Dr Harris McPhedran outlined basic requirements including improved living standards preventive programs diagnostic and hospital and medical services for remote areas and vulnerable groups. The group noted enormous costs citing a Toronto hospital expert who put new hospital buildings at 250 090 000 and stressed public education about program implications and total costs.
WINNIPEG June 14 A motion of confidence in the leadership of provincial Public Works Minister Erick Willis was passed by an overwhelming majority at the Manitoba convention of the Progressive Conservative party. Delegates supporting Jack McDowall challenged the leadership. A resolution to remove price ceilings on exported farm products faced strong opposition during the afternoon session. G S Thorsaldson urged the party to recall its commitment to removing ceilings on farm and ranch products. The resolution carried after long debate.
Alberta Supreme Court hears request to bring Werner Schwalb, condemned to hang, from Lethbridge jail to Medicine Hat to testify for defence in the later trial of Pte Adolf Kratz and L Cpl Johannes Wittmager in the 1943 PMO murder case. Judge weighs timing for Schwalb appearance.
In Victoria about 2,000 striking woodworkers and allies gathered in rain before the legislative buildings while a delegation led by Harold Pritchett met Premier John Hart and cabinet seeking to restart negotiations on a 25 cent hourly raise, 40 hour week, and union security. The union plans a Sunday or Monday council meeting to discuss the broader dispute involving 35,600 workers. The operators rejected reopening talks on June 1 as suggested by Chief Justice Sharr, favoring Sloan recommendations. mass lobby duration to be set by the union and Camp Macauley provides shelter and meals.
Paris June 14 Secretary of State Byrnes arrived first among foreign ministers for the fateful four power conference set to begin tomorrow The meeting is expected to decide whether Europe will be united or split into eastern and western spheres Molotov was due from Moscow and Ernest Bevin was to arrive later today
In Washington on June 14 the Senate confirmed John L. Sullivan as Under Secretary of the Navy. He formerly served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air. The vote was unanimous.
Major Edward Bowes, a famed entertainment figure, died last night in Rumson New Jersey. He would have been 72, having struggled with declining health. He enjoyed fine wines rare cigars race horses and racing memorabilia. He made and lost several fortunes.
President Truman said a good chance exists to settle the U S maritime labor crisis in time to avert a shipping tieup tonight. Capt Granville Conway testified that Harry Bridges had agreed to a 22 cent hourly wage increase for longshoremen, while Bridges threatened to hold to 21 cents until Sept. 3.
Montreal June 4. R and Starert, president of Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited, announced plans to spend about 5 million dollars at the Sullivan Mine 2nd Concentrator in Kimberley British Columbia. The project includes a four mile haulage way with two miles of rock tunnel and a new underground crushing plant.
In Toronto on June 14, Dr S B Nelson of Hamilton warned the Presbyterian Church in Canada assembly that ministers may strike if remuneration does not rise to match living costs. Professor John Hughes of Montreal backed the call noting the higher need for church social security amid rising prices. The discussion centered on a resolution raising minimum salaries for ordained missionaries and ministers to 1800 dollars.
Washington reports the House refused to accept Senate limits on Office of Price Administration authority and sent the bill to a conference committee. Also: Truman says no plans to replace Atherton as ambassador to Canada amid aging rumors.
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