MacArthur announces US planes in action against Koreans
Gen. MacArthur announced that American planes were in action against Communist invaders in South Korea and that the Far East air forces and naval elements were conducting combat missions south of the 38th parallel. Ammunition and supplies are being air and water lifted to Korea to aid South Korean forces. A small advance echelon of GHQ has been established in Korea.
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Attendance Doubled as Lethbridge Show Opens
Officials of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition praised the 1950 edition as a major success as crowds flooded the plant for the second day. Paid admissions on Monday reached 12,628, over double the 5,674 on opening day of 1949. An estimated 15,000 attended opening day with 3,500 at the rodeo and 4,000 at the evening grandstand show. District Day drew large crowds and Civic Half Holiday is planned for Wednesday Citizens Day.
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Defence Budget Passes Amid Korea War Tension
The Canadian commons quickly passed a 425 million defence budget as officials warned of a grave military situation from the Korea conflict. Defence Minister Claxton hinted at higher outlays, while External Affairs Minister Pearson called the actions provoked aggression. Claxton announced possible delays in a six ship squadron to Europe and the RCAF plan to rotate fighter squadrons to Britain and Europe starting 1951.
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The Left Hand Corner A Famous Correspondent's View
A column by a renowned correspondent offers an opinion on Attlee and the U K political scene. The piece reflects on leadership, policy direction, and public sentiment as seen from a reporter’s perspective.
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Churchill in a reporter’s memoir described as a colossal figure
A New York reporter writing a book praises Churchill as the greatest man of our age while admitting his domestic policy flaws. The recollection includes Churchill’s fiery presence, dramatic oratory, and sudden temper, followed by a note on hearing him berate Attlee in the House of Commons.
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HERBERT Matthews
Wednesday At The Fair Sparks Citizens Day Crowds
Citizens' Day at the fair draws record crowds for rodeo wind-up and parade of ribbon-bearing livestock. The program runs gates open at 10 am with exhibits, 1 pm Redway opens, 2 pm junior farmer beef sale, 4 pm livestock winners parade, 7:45 pm grandstand reopens, 8:15 pm evening program, and 10 pm fireworks.
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Midway Fair Evening Local Notes On Cattle Entries
At 19 o'clock Monday crowds gathered on the vast midway to eat hamburgers, watch games of chance, and admire sights as cattle entries appeared light yet of good quality. Dairy, beef cattle and horses were judged in the livestock field, with fumier calf club entries remaining to be judged. Attendance for 1949 is continued on Page Two.
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Howe's Oil Competition Deters Western Coal Expansion
Trade Minister Howe told the commons that western Canada's coal mines face weak prospects due to oil price competition. He said no plan exists for federal capital aid, Western operators would be unwise to expand, and the Dominion coal board cannot guarantee stable markets. He warned against promising a bright future for western coal.
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Trial sought for nearly 500 Sons of Freedom in Doukhobor arson case
An assize court jury recommended that about 500 Doukhobor Sons of Freedom members be tried for conspiracy in the 1947 Grand Forks co operative store fire. Convicted defendants total ten on conspiracy to dynamite rail lines. others remanded for sentencing. Grand Forks, BC, lies over 200 miles east of Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Fisherman lands 37 pound turtle near Lundbreck
Blairmore June 27 CNP Bureau Donald McDonald out on a fishing trip netted a 37 pound turtle in Crow's Nest river about 1½ miles north of Lundbreck. He did not catch fish but the turtle proved a prize, giving a notable battle before capture. The 11 inch tail to head length and 8 inch breadth describe the sizable catch. Mase Anne Cyr, ten year old daughter of the fisnerman, is delighted with her new pet and is the envy of neighbors.
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Anne Cyr
CROP CONDITIONS IMPROVE ACROSS PRAIRIE PROVINCES
Prairie crops show better prospects after weekend rains except in Red River flood zones. Saskatchewan and Manitoba report moisture boosts, while Alberta sees varied results with some areas helped by rains and others deteriorating crops despite recent precip. Alberta officials forecast fair to reasonable yields if continuing warm weather holds.
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Costs $681 Kick Out Welder's Two Front Teeth
EDMONTON June 27 TM The Alberta supreme court was told Morday that farmer Albert Perrot walked up to welder Apul Pylypchuk and saluted him like this You kicked me about when I was a fa Try it now More emphatically he then knocked out tue of Pylypchuk 5 front teeth Mr Justice S J Shepherd assessed Perrott $631 damages.
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28 Die as Australian Airline Skymaster Crashes Near Perth
Perth Australia June 27 Twenty eight of twenty nine aboard an Australian Nations Airways Skymaster were killed when the aircraft crashed in rough country fifty miles from Perth. Only one survivor, Edgar W Forward a 67 year old engineer, was found badly burned wandering in a dazed condition. The plane tore a 400 yard swath through dense bush as rescuers battled flames and dense vegetation. The survivor recalled hitting trees as screams filled the cabin and then waking on fire awaiting medical aid.
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Father Treated His Two Girls Before Murdering Them
London report on Albert Price 32 on murder charges for killing his wife with an axe in New Malden Surrey then smothering his daughters Jennifer Vailerre age 3 and Maureen Ann 17 months Price allegedly took the children seaside outings before the killings claiming debts overwhelmed him The statement says he gave the girls sleeping tablets in milk and suffocated them after a day with the children on the River Thames and at Bogner Sussex
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Ontario Liberal plan dates for leadership convention
The Ontario Liberal Association set November 9 and 16 as dates for a provincial convention to choose a new leader after Farquhar Oliver resigned. The move aims to suriect Farquhar Oliver, who has resigned, with Fung 27 listed among early mentions.
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Korean Crisis at a Glance Sees Seoul Threatened
North Korean invaders push 29 miles toward Seoul outer approaches as South Korean forces mount a second counter attack along the invasion route. U.S. and allied airlift over 500 personnel from Seoul area while planning stern UN action against North Korea. Berlin press forecast a Red victory as tensions mount.
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Truman orders warships and planes to aid Koreans
President Truman directed United States planes and warships to assist South Korean forces and to prepare the Seventh Fleet to deter Communist attacks on Formosa. He appealed to Chiang Kai Shek to stop attacks, while expanding U S moves toward the Philippines and Indo China. Defence Secretary said no land troops planned. The decisions followed a White House policy meeting with congressional leaders.
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North Korean Invaders Pushed Back North of Seoul
Tokyo report says North Korean invaders were pushed back about 20 miles north of Seoul. The capital was described as quiet with government officials evacuated. A North Korean fighter was shot down during raids on Seoul while American Mustangs engaged the fighters.
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