Canada faces lumber shortage and higher costs in home building
The Canadian home construction program faces two main snags as costs rise and lumber becomes scarce. Resources Minister Winter told the Commons that higher prices and limited supply will likely curb new housing this year. He noted lumber prices have surged nationwide and even higher bids are delaying four CMHC defence housing projects.
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Junior Beef Calf Club Winners at Lethbridge Exhibition
The junior farmer baby beef judging at the Lethbridge Exhibition produced two winners, with Max Hall claiming champion and Julia Kotasek earning reserve champion. A twelve year old in grade seven was among the participants.
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G B Troops Called Out to Handle Meat Deliveries
London reports troops were called to handle meat deliveries after 1000 drivers quit at Smithfield market over wage disputes. Many London butcher shops faced shortages and next week’s ration could come as canned meat. Strike cited delays in wage increase talks.
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The Left Hand Corner The Left Hand Corner
A brief item notes a quirky phrase used in a local column about unusual nicknames and a humorous aside involving a smoky scene. The piece references a vet and a shabby transport moment, hinting at a lighthearted community update.
Atomic attack humor quoted by Montreal Star and Dooley
AU S Atomic THE LEFT HAND CORNER passage cites a Montreal Star remark that a smokestack may be the best shelter during an atomic attack and mocks staying at home. It threads Dooley’s early quip on explosives and life insurance agents urging relocation, noting continued coverage on page 21.
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Col John J Astor Suggested as Governor General Candidate
London and Ottawa reports note Col John J Astor, president of the Empire Press Union and Times chair, favored as next Governor General by influential Canadians. In Canada a one a month pension for those 70 plus regardless of means was proposed by the old age security committee, with a 30 monthly pension for needy 65 to 70 and abolition of the means test.
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206 Bodies Found After Syrian Fuel Depot Blast
Damascus area officials confirmed 206 bodies recovered from a fuel depot explosion near Homs about 100 miles north of Damascus. The blast also injured 382 people, a late count reported from yesterday’s disaster.
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Montreal Star editor Cyril Cobb dies at 46
Cyril R. Cobb, 46, assistant city editor of the Montreal Daily Star, died at his home in Montreal. A 24 year veteran of the Star, Cobb was born in Halifax and earlier worked for the Canadian Pacific Telegraphs there.
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Record crowds seen for final day at Lethbridge fair
Weather stays perfect as Lethbridge and District Exhibition and Rodeo heads to Citizens Day. Alderman A W Shackleford predicts a large turnout, noting Tuesday admissions reached 53 881 with 12 628 on Monday. Junior farm exhibits drew nearly 60 participants amid creamed calves and dairy beef judging, boosting morale for the closing day.
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Passes Late Hon J A Glen Canadian IJC Chairman Dies
Former Speaker of the House of Commons and Canadian chairman of the International Joint Commission died suddenly aboard a train home at age 72. News confirms the veteran statesman passed away in transit, leaving a long record in public service and diplomacy.
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Glen Glen Dies Suddenly At 72 In Canada
James Allison Glen 72 longtime Liberal figure and former Speaker of the House of Commons died suddenly at his home Tuesday night in GTAWA He served as Minister of Mines and Resources after the 1945 election and later chaired the International Joint Commission moving to Canada in 1911 after leaving Scotland He chaired Manitoba School Trustees Association 1920 24 and led the Manitoba economic conference in 1924 Members note his career in public service and law practice in Russell Manitoba prior to residence in Ottawa.
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Kresge project starts tearing Hill Block for new store
S S Kresge Co Ltd and Bird Construction Co announce immediate demolition of the Hill Block at Sixth Street and Fourth Avenue South in Lethbridge to make way for a modern Kresge store. The $275,000 contract was awarded in Detroit and demolition is to be completed in two to three weeks with construction to start soon and the building ready early in 1951. The store will feature a metal and glass frontage, air conditioning, sprinkler system, three entrances, a large luncheonette, and a public lounge.
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Break Through Isolates Four South Divisions In Korea
North Korean spearheads broke across the peninsula cutting off at least four South Korean divisions along the Imjin river and outflanking defenses from Chungchon to the east coast. U.S. ground troops began arriving as airmen hit six Russian tanks and two planes were lost. Seoul’s airfield fell into enemy hands as broadcasts named Lee Sun Yup as Seoul mayor.
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Pearson Gives Vigorous Support U.S. Intervention
Ottawa reports External Affairs Minister Pearson received applause as he vigorously backed American armed intervention in Korea. He said Canada would confer with United Nations partners to consider aid, offering local support to U S action and to the Security Council's stance.
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U.N. Calls On Members To Use Force Back Up Order
The United Nations Security Council, after a Soviet boycott, authorizes military action to back a cease fire in Korea. The vote stood 7 to 1 with India and Egypt not participating. Yugoslavia opposed. The move, first use of UN military sanctions, follows President Truman's announcement of U.S. air and naval support for South Korea.
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Britain Edges Toward Relaxing Wage Freeze
London reports the first signs of an official thaw in Britain’s two year wage freeze as a special labor committee is understood to recommend relaxing the rigid policy. Miners rescued after 162 hours buried in a cave in Saltillo Mexico. Alberta aims to bring two producing wells every three days as oil fields expand. South Korean officials said to be “abolished” in areas seized by Reds, per Moscow radio. Quebec padlock law upheld in court as constitutionally valid under provincial powers.
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