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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1971
Page
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Vancouver report cites UN E.E.A chief executive George S. Mooney saying there is no solution to the world food crisis as it worsens. He warns the famine barometer rises and millions may die, noting the problem is so vast it becomes a selective task of whom to save.
Ottawa reports Finance Minister Iisley prepared to deliver the budget speech outlining revenues and expenditures for the current year. Expected tax changes include possible personal income tax relief and a potential new social security tax. Observers forecast corporate tax cuts and no tariff changes.
Ottawa June 27 Reconstruction Minister Howt said the veterans priority system for new cars and trucks has bogged down. He alleged veterans resold their cars to civilians on a colossal scale. He noted the department stopped issuing priority certificates two months ago after certificates exceeded available cars by about 69,000. He rejected extending priority to War Assets Corporation handled goods. He criticized any system enabling colossal cheating.
June 27 Leslie J. Cummings of the Vancouver Daily Province was elected president of the Association of Newspaper Classified Advertising Managers. He assumes the post with a plan to strengthen national classifieds coordination and industry standards.
The Australian firing squad executed thirteen Japanese war criminals at Gaybreak near Afordai. Prisoners saluted, thanked officers, and wore hoods by agreement. Before death they shouted Banzai and sang as bullets ended the sentences. A Japanese burial party bowed. Continued on Page Four.
London reports focus on the pause in long term wheat contract talks between Britain and Canada. Ottawa sources say Canada resists large yearly deliveries and fears future shortages or surplus, with price likely around 1.55 dollars per bushel. Officials stress U.S. opposition is not the delay, but delivery volume and export balance concerns.
Santiago June 27 Juan Antonio Rios president of Chile since 1942 died in hospital after a long illness He was 38 years old the government announced the death today in the capital city and the country entered a period of mourning.
Regina reports the Alpine Club of Canada will host its Fortieth Anniversary Camp next month near the Bugaboo glacier in the Rockies about 100 miles southwest of Calgary. More than 200 mountain climbers from Canada and the United States are expected to participate as they trek toward new heights.
Testimony at the Alberta Supreme Court trial in Medicine Hat reveals that the September 10 19H hanging of German prisoner Karl Lehmann in the internment camp was planned in advance. Sgt Maj Willi Mueller described prearranged rope and noose, the signal to strike Lehmann, and the use of a rope and gas pipe to complete the hanging.
Delegates at the United Nations Security Council spent five hours and 39 minutes in a bitter session over the Spanish issue. Andrew A. Gromyko used the veto three times on Anglo Australian petitions, amid calls to strip or curb veto power. Dr. Herbert Evatt warned of moral condemnation of Franco and announced plans to challenge the veto at the September General Assembly. British delegate Cadogan urged a move away from all or nothing policy as the council grappled with the Spanish question.
At Paris on June 27 the Western Allies rejected two Molotov proposals for Trieste autonomy or joint Italian Yugoslav sovereignty. The dispute centers on ethnic lines and sovereignty with Britain, the U S and France denouncing both plans as unworkable. Molotov framed his ideas as concessions while insisting Trieste remains under Yugoslav sovereignty or joint control with Italy, not internationalized.
New Delhi June 27 political observers await a statement from Viceroy Lord Wavell on forming a caretaker government for India until a constituent assembly is elected. A high source expects results from the assembly not before late July and notes talks with Indian leaders will resume only after election returns. Maulana Azad says the constituent assembly will be elected by Indian voters and will decide India’s future relations with the British Commonwealth and the world.
Paris reports that the foreign ministers' council agreed to hand the Dodecanese Islands to Greece with demilitarization, while France gains transfer of the Tenda 2nd Brigade areas. Italy keeps hydroelectric electricity. Russia Romanian clauses and Danube navigation remain unresolved.
London June 27 Reuters All ministers and junior ministers in Britain's wartime coalition government have been given a bronze commemorative medallion by Sir Winston Churchill. One side bears the inscription Salute the Great Coalition 1949 43 and the other carries the recipient’s name and address with From Winston Churchill.
Britain will begin bread rationing on July 21, with nine ounces daily for adults and scale by category from nine to two ounces for various age groups. Flour and pastry will also be rationed, and meat ration increases to one shilling fourpence weekly start July 21. Churchill questioned the plan, Strachey defended it as necessary to safeguard supplies.
A state of emergency was proclaimed in Queensland as 6,000 meat workers on strike since March were joined by 3,000 waterside workers and 27,000 coal miners. Rationing and power cuts followed, with severe restrictions on gas and electricity to conserve coal.
A British military court in Jerusalem sentenced 320 members of the Irgun Zvai Leumi to 15 years each for carrying firearms and explosives. Benjamin Kaplan was given life for shooting at a British soldier. The defendants sang Hatikvah after the verdict, with the group leader Haim Lust directing. Sentences await confirmation by General Barker.
Ottawa debates Alberta judicial vacancy after Judge Fairbairn's death. Leading contenders include C. B. Sissons former Peace River MP and S. A Kerr KC Edmonton, brother in law of Colin Gibson, plus Lt Col Norman D Dingle KC Calgary D. H Elton KC Lethbridge G C Patterson KC Taber B L Cooke KC Taber and W B D Gow KC Medicine Hat.
In Windsor Ontario June 27 United Automobile Workers of America members at two plants walkout to press for higher wages and shorter hours. About 250 idle at Truscon steel plant and more than 409 at Caradian Industries Ltd factory.
A United Nations debate grows tense as Russia pushes a veto practice that could block council deliberations. Britain and the United States fear a single Big Five power may halt discussion and stall peace efforts, undermining the UN’s authority and global opinion.
Fire swept a National Cartage and Storage Company warehouse shed in Winnipeg yesterday, causing about 3000 dollars in damage. Investigations note the blaze originated in the structure but no injuries are reported. Local authorities managed containment and assessed reconstruction needs for the firm.
Ottawa reports the Commons agenda includes a bill reducing interest charged to First World War veterans on farm loans under the Soldier Settlement Act. Debate focused on veterans merits for Canadians in the Women’s Royal Naval Service and the South African Military Nursing Service. Opposition urged clear titles for old soldier settlers, while government warned such moves could affect veteran land settlement under the Veterans’ Lend Act.
Voters faced a dull, cloudy day as they prepared to cast ballots in the Nierse provincial constituency by election. A heavy poll was expected to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of S. MA. Spideli, a Clr. member.
June 27 Detroit reports a tornado lasting about two minutes caused injuries and widespread damage to factories and buildings five miles from downtown. Some structures across the Detroit River in Ontario were reportedly damaged as well.
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