Bevin Plans Direct Western Approach to Moscow on Berlin
London reports Foreign Secretary Bevin told the House of Commons Western allies are considering a direct approach to the Kremlin to resolve the Berlin crisis. Eden urged a joint note to Moscow while Bevin noted possible four power talks and protests against the Soviet blockade. Marshall in Washington promised prompt action on Berlin questions and said the U.S. will stay, while airlift plans move ahead and transport capacity expands.
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LONDON
Bevin
kremlin
Berlin
house of commons
Germany
Anthony Eden
Moscow
Europe
Russia
Lewis Douglas
Rene Massigli
dominions
EDEN
Britain
WASHINGTON
Marshall
United States
army air force
Lincoln White
Deafened Now Hear Whispers Five Feet Away
An AMA Council on Physical Medicine test shows deafened people can hear faint sounds and understand whispers from five feet with a tiny wireless device. It weighs hardly anything and has fingertip controls for quick sound adjustment. Beltone offers a free booklet and at-home test by writing to Beltone Dept. 25 Chicago.
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American Medical Association
Council on Physical Medicine
Beltone
Dept
19th St
Til
Shirley Stevenson Dies in City at 53
Shirley Stevenson died in the city on Wednesday June 30 at age 53. He had resided in Lethbridge for several years and previously lived in Magrath. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Christensen Brothers funeral directors.
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Shirley Stevenson
Lethbridge
Magrath
Christensen Brothers
Calgary Liberals Deny Page Report
Edmonton report claimed Calgary Liberals and independents would run a joint slate. J. Percy Page said such a Citizens slate could form if supported. Calgary Liberal leaders denied plans, and said they would not attend another party nominating convention.
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EDMONTON
C.P
J. Percy Page
Alberta
independent party
Calgary
Liberals
Social Credit
CCF
Liberal Associations
independent
Hugh John MacDonald
Calgary Liberal Association
Calgary Liberals
Calgary Independent Association
MacDonald
Liberal association
J. W. Stambaugh
Alberta Liberal Association
Palestine policemen may come to Alberta
A group of former Palestine police may immigrate to Alberta under the provinces British immigration program. Immigration supervisor John Ferguson said London approved the idea and that Alberta will help arrange passages and jobs but not provide financial aid. The number and nationalities are unknown. the men are British subjects in their early 20s on demobilization leave in England.
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EDMONTON
Palestine police force
Alberta
John Ferguson
economic affairs department
Ferguson
London
England
Falkenburg to Meet Bromwich in Wimbledon Final
Bob Falkenburg of Hollywood California defeated Gardnar Mulloy of Miami Florida in straight sets 6-4 6-4 8-6 to reach the Wimbledon men's singles final. He will face John Bromwich of Australia, who beat Josef Asboth of Hungary 6-3 14-12 6-2 in a 2 hour 10 minute match on Centre Court.
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LONDON
Bob Falkenburg
Hollywood
Calif
Gardnar Mulloy
Miami
Fla
California
John Bromwich
Australia
Bromwich
Josef Asboth
Hungary
Wimbledon
centre court
Blackmore Urges Aid for Sugar Beet Industry
Ottawa June 30 John Blackmore charged the government has neglected the sugar beet industry and that finance ministers offered little support. He urged price parity with cane sugar, warned wartime sugar needs, and cited Ontario losses of 25 000 acres as a serious blow to Canada’s economy. He argued cane sugar subsidies inflate prices and questioned why Canada buys U S cane sugar abroad while risking domestic beets.
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Ottawa
C.P
John Blackmore
S.C
Lethbridge
Blackmore
Abbott
Ontario
Canada
United States
San Domingo
Undue Influence In Operation of Radio Station
Ottawa CBC board of governors stated there has been undue influence favoring the Edmonton Journal regarding CJCA broadcasting. It urged distinct operations where a newspaper and radio station share ownership. The statement ties to charges against CJCA former manager Gordon S. Henry over restricted freedom and public interest concerns.
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OTTAWA
C.B.C. board of governor
Edmonton Journal
CJCA
Gordon S. Henry
Family quarrel ends with stabbing and arrest in Calgary
After an evening of drinking a Calgary quarrel led to a stabbing. John Liddington was hospitalized in good condition with a groin wound. His wife, Fillen, was arrested and charged with wounding at police headquarters.
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CALGARY
John Lidkington
Fillen
Navy dispatches three Sixth Fleet cruisers to Turkey
London reports the United States Navy announced the arrival of three cruisers at Greek ports after brief calls. The warships, from units of the Sixth Fleet now operating in the Mediterranean, will proceed to Turkey.
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TURKEY
LONDON
United States Navy
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Ottawa Commons Work On Prorogation Plans
Ottawa June 30 The Commons work to finish business before prorogation. Labor Minister Mitchell says a committee on government annuities will be set up next year. Prime Minister Mackenzie King expects to seek approval of the Geneva trade deal at the next session. Opposition questions seek timing of beef embargo lifts and tax controls. Finance Minister Abbott denies any return to broad price and wage controls. The house sat until 2 pm then resumed.
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OTTAWA
commons
Labor
Mitchell
Mackenzie King
United States
Abbott
Willam Lyon Mackenzie King
Canada
Angus MacInnis
DC.F
Vancouver East
Finance
commons price committee
Stanley Knowles
CCP
Winnipeg North Centre
prices board
Knowles
commission
commons prices committee
the commons today
prices committee
Lambeth Conference Opens With Global Bishop Assembly
Bishops from not just Britain but every continent will march in a ceremonial procession to Canterbury cathedral for the eighth Lambeth conference. Geoffrey Fisher will conduct the opening service attended by 330 Anglican bishops including many from Canada the United States Australia and other overseas sees. The five week gathering at Lambeth Palace will discuss relations with other churches worship practices and issues of state international relations religious liberty human rights and morality.
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LONDON
Canterbury
Geoffrey Fisher
Canada
United States
Australia
New Zealand
See of
South Africa
India
Burma
Ceylon
West Indies
China
Japan
Lambeth Palace
Spring Wheat Heading Out in Bow Island District
Spring wheat and spring rye are rapidly heading out across Bow Island and surrounding fields. Farmers report stands two feet high with heads fully developed. Despite excellent crop prospects, a heavy grasshopper infestation threatens yields, prompting farmers to distribute poison bait continually. Bow Island marks the center of the outbreak between Grassy Lake and Medicine Hat.
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BOW ISLAND
The Herald
bettween Grassy Lake
Medicine Hat
North Murder Trial Continues
ST PAUL Alta June 30 The suspicions leading to the discovery that farmer Waithiam Pacholek was slain were recalled at a preliminary hearing for 21 year old Michael Zacharuik his brother's employee. Zacharuik was charged with murder after initial theft counts were dropped. Police allege Pacholek was shot from a hedge while plowing.
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ST PAUL
Alta
Waithiam Pacholek
Michael Zacharuik
Spedden
William Pacholck
Zacharuik
Zacharyik
Pacholek
Peter Pacholek
Hairy Hill
Floor Price For US Wheat Set At $2 A Bushel
Officials of the US agriculture department announced 1948 crop wheat support prices will average about $2 a bushel for grain stored on farms. Higher rates apply at terminals for handling and transportation. Farm price on June 15 averaged $2.11 a bushel, with parity at $2.22. Loans will support prices at not less than 90 percent of parity as of July 1.
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WASHINGTON
United States agriculture department
Board Moves to Avert Canadian Rail Strike
Montreal June 30 mediation board resumes hearings to avert a nationwide rail strike set for July 15. Frank Hall warns if union demands are met a strike will start at 6 am July 15. Railways propose seven cent wage increase as board recommended. C P R increases pension supplements for 2600 pensioners under $45 monthly until eligible for old age pension.
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MONTREAL
uings
Frank H. Hall
international brotherhoods
Hall
railways westernay
Canadian railways
Fr H Hall
concMiation board
orks
jralaemand
C.P.R
Canadian Pacific Railway
Coast Sailor Dies Of Polio On Athabaskan Voyage
Ewarg Zimmerman of Victoria died aboard the Canadian destroyer Athabaskan off the Oregon coast. Three other crew members in hospital with suspected polio prompted a 14 day quarantine as the ship neared Esquimalt.
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VICTORIA
Athabackan
Ewarg Zimmerman
Oregon coast
Athabaskan
Halifax
Esquimault
Stoker
Jeremiah Blythe
William Purvis
Dwight Cousins
valio
navy
Esquimalt
James 8. Davis
Nazi Agent Gets Prison For Life
Robert H. Best, an American newspaper man and radio propagandist for the German Nazis, was sentenced to life imprisonment for treason by Judge Francis J. W. Ford. A $10,000 fine was also imposed after government argue against the death penalty. Best, a Sumter, South Carolina native and former Columbia University Pulitzer winner, admitted taking part in Nazi broadcasts with Lord Haw Haw and others, with 12 alleged overt acts cited.
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BOSTON
Robert H. Best
Francis J. W. Ford
Best
Ford
T. Vincent Quinn
United States
Charles W. Barrett
Sumter
Columbia University
Europe
trn
Chandler
William Joyce
Lord Haw Haw
Longman Urges Winter Reserves For Livestock
FOMONTON June 30 A warning to Alberta farmers to build up winter feed reserves was given here by C S Longman deputy minister of agriculture He said shortages pose the greatest threat to the province s 53000000 dairy and beet cattle industry He urged an all out effort to increase supplies in storage noting shortages caused by limited reserves BC flood demands and the uncertainty of feed and grain crops in a substantial section of the province.
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FOMONTON
Alberta
C. S Longman
Loneyman
British Columbia
Greeks Attack Red Guerrillas Near Toannina
Government troops assault Communist guerrillas who blocked the Preveza road, cutting the army’s main supply line 11 miles south of Toannina. Two rebel brigades occupied both sides of the road in a surprise move, severing most communications between Toannina and Athens except via Corfu.
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ATHENS
Toannina
Greece
Preveza
Embros
Corfu
Veterans' member Will support CCF in Alberta election
EDMONTON June 30 CO W J Williams Veterans member of the Alberta legislature for Edmonton will support the CCF in the next provincial election. Williams who was elected in 1944 will not seek re election at a CCF nominating convention Elmer Roper provincial leader read a letter from Williams announcing his support for the CCF in the balloting.
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EDMONTON
W. oJ
Bill) Willams
Alberta
C.C.F
Williams
Elmer Roper
Wiliams
Debate Over Federal Health Grant in Ottawa
Debates on a $30,000,000 federal grant to provinces for health services opened in Ottawa. Dr W G Blair urged faster action while others from CCF and others called the plan inadequate or discriminatory. Health Minister Martin defended constitutional limits and significance of the program amid calls for broader, flat grants.
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OTTAWA
W. G. Blair
P.C
Lanark
C. E. Burton
C.C.F. Humboldt
C.CF. party
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Martin
S. Zaphthy
CCF
Dauphin
M. J. Coldwell
C C.F
Allen Re-Elected Head of Co-Op
EDMONTON June 30 Bugs w Allen of Huallen Alta preale dent of the Alberta Livestock Cooperative since 1941 today Was returned to office as the association closed its annual three day meeting Co P Hayes of Strome was reo turned as vice president and R M Hibbert as secretary Board members elected were J Tomlinson of Toy R E Chowets of Bentley both for three years C B Lane Neutral Hills J B Holland Fleet and R N MacCrimmon Fort Saskatchewan one year
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EDMONTON
Bugs w. Allen
Huallen
Alta
Alberta Livestock Co- operative
Co. P. Hayes
Strome
R. M. Hibbert
J. Tomlinson
Toy
R. E. Chowets
Bentley
C. B Lane
Neutral Hills
J. B. Holland
Fleet
R. N. MacCrimmon
Fort Saskatchewan
Premier Douglas Starts Holiday
Regina June 30 Premier T C Douglas began a two week holiday ending speculation about a cabinet shuffle. It seemed unlikely any change would occur during his absence. Welfare Minister Valleau and Resources Minister Phelns were defeated in the provincial election, and no recount or by election plans were announced for Melfort where Valleau lost narrowly.
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REGINA
T C Douglas
Welfare
OQ W Valleau
J. L. Phelns
Melfort
Ann Valleau
Two Former Japanese Officers Sentenced by U.S. Tribunal
Maj Gen Yoshitaka Kawane and Col Harataro Hirano were sentenced to hang by a United States military tribunal for their roles in the 1942 Death March. The verdict assigns responsibility for the atrocity to high ranking officers and marks a rare postwar accountability decision.
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Yoshitaka Kawane
Harataro Hirano
Uniut States
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