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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1950
Page
1
A Calgary or Edmonton court clears Marie Smith, 20, of the knife slaying of Chinese grocer Wei Hon Pon in his downtown Edmonton store last April 19. The five day trial featured her claim of being held and assaulted. the jury returned a not guilty verdict after deliberating about an hour.
Hearst, a town of about 2,000 residents in northern Ontario, thrives as a business hub with 3,000 workers and a payroll of 600,000. Located at the crossroads of major rail lines 165 miles from Toronto, it serves as a regional center with nearby towns such as St. Marc 240 miles south and Kanisikanning 60 miles east. The community is described as earnest and public-spirited despite a bustling atmosphere.
London June 17 Reuters news service reports Britain's 20 000 family doctors will meet June 29 to debate a resolution calling for preparations for withdrawal should salary talks fail. Local medical committees will attend as representatives of general practitioners in the NHS.
In Cadumine Alta two mechanical mud muckers and rescue crews battled to open the coal mine tomb holding five trapped miners. A broken head lamp and severed leg found yesterday hinted at the grim chances of survival. Coats and lunch pails left at the men’s last meal suggested nearby discovery possible as 270 feet of debris was cleared. Water drainage was slowed to prevent danger to rescuers, while production at Cadumine Coal Company stopped and 27 other miners who escaped joined 50 workers at the wall.
Ottawa June 17 Independent experts should review the governments construction program to seek economies. George Drew Progressive Conservative leader urged the study during examination of the 1950 51 expenditure estimates of the works department. Debates highlighted demands for new public buildings and detailed spending plans across localities.
A 23 member Alberta coal interests delegation urged Ottawa to prevent removal of the Crow's Nest low shipping rate for Western coal into Ontario. The three day meeting with the Dominion coal board discussed risks to Ontario market share and ongoing railway decision on rate continuation beyond expiry.
Ambassador W Averell Harriman was named by President Truman to a new White House post as special assistant to the president in handling foreign affairs. The announcement came Friday in Washington and marks a continuation of Harriman’s long service in government and diplomacy.
British Columbia rivers surged with snowmelt as Fraser River neared dike lines protecting thousands in the Fraser valley. Seepage was reported controlled after army engineers aided dike patrols, while Ladner faced an early flood and Skeena roads and rail lines faced pressure. Mission flood co ordinator warned of dangerous conditions if peaks persist, with 23 feet expected by Sunday and $11 million in dikes stressed since 1948.
Canada’s housing bureau reports 6,579 homes completed in March, 4,169 starts, and 3 percent higher completions than March last year. First quarter totals show 17,873 completions and 9,015 starts, with declines in British Columbia and prairie provinces but gains in the Maritimes and Newfoundland, which is listed for the first time.
Formosa’s ex governor Chen Yi will be executed by shooting after pleading guilty to collaberation before a court martial. The official announcement ties his governorship to the Feb 28, 1947 revolt in which thousands of Formosans were killed.
London June 17 Reuters Britain the United States and France rebuffed Soviet charges over Trieste in simultaneous notes. The three powers delivered replies to Moscow denying claims that Trieste is being turned into an Anglo American naval base and accusing Russia of violating the Italian peace treaty.
Edmonton June 17 CP Expenditures by tourists in Alberta this year will reach a record 23 90 0 000 government officials estimated today Last year's total was 20 000 000 Inquiries have swarmed in for information and border crossings are projected to be 2 to 14 percent higher than 1939, which saw a 30 percent gain over the prior year.
Ottawa reports Dennis K Yorath of Edmonton, president of the Royal Canadian Flying Clubs Association, received the McKee Trophy for meritorious service to Canadian aviation. Air Vice Marshal Frans B Muller, on behalf of Defense Minister Claxton, presented the award noting Yorath's outstanding contributions during 1949 and his energetic leadership of the association.
A massive blaze in Winter Haven Florida destroyed one of the state's largest citrus packing plants. Estimated damage tops $2 million as flames from a second floor office spread to adjoining structures. Firefighting from seven towns aided the effort as residents 40 miles away watched the glow. The plant handled orange grapefruit and other fruit, with storage capacity about four acres of building space.
Crooksville Ohio was struck by a four hour flash flood that killed 55 year old Mrs. Alice Adrian and damaged property estimated at over 1 million dollars. Noxahala and Jonathan creeks surged, power failed, and the Acme Pottery plant burned after a kiln explosion. Flood waters rose seven feet on Crooksville main street, forcing thousands to flee and seek refuge in a theatre. Roseville and other towns suffered destruction and panic as dozens of homes were lost and more residents displaced.
In Ottawa on June 17 the Commons debated a bill to route the Alberta west coast pipeline through Canada. John Sinnott proposed amending the main pipeline act to require Canadian territory, not the United States, as the route. Opposition objected to the plan as the house moved to further discussion with no action.
International Joint Commission opens final public hearings in Havre Montana on whether Montana and Canada share the Waterton and Kelly rivers. Officials including Governor Bonner and Attorney General Arnold present as commissioners hear briefs after a long trip from Medicine Hat. Sage Creek dispute highlighted as focus shifts to terrain and water rights.
Canadian Press reports quiet campaign in Montreal Cartier as four candidates seek a seat fought over recently. By elections also set for Annapolis Kings and Halifax Monday. Candidates include Liberal Leon Crestehl, Progressive Conservative Maurice Hebert, CCF Kalimen Kaplanski, and Labor Progressive Marty Binder, who promotes "peace candidate" platform. The riding, on Montreal Island, traditionally Jewish, last elected Mauree Hart before her death spurred this by election.
Tokyo June 17 The communist party sued the government to stop the purge of 41 leaders from public life. The Tokyo district court questioned jurisdiction while purge action followed direct orders from General MacArthur. The complaint argues Prime Minister Yoshida violated the constitution by banning Red leaders from public offices. Euichi Iwata says the order targets militarists, not communists.
Muckers advance 200 feet in a treacherous tunnel as five miners remain trapped since Wednesday night. Rescue workers face dangerous debris while seeking a breakthrough at the coal mine tomb in Cadomin Alberta.
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