Welfare Condemnation in Alberta Assembly
Alberta's house condemned those spreading charges about welfare administration and using the issue for political gain. It rejected a Liberal bid to commend the Calgary Herald and the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire for initiating welfare investigations. The body also defeated a compromise linking royal commission recommendations to faster welfare reforms. Premier Manning defended the stance, noting changes would only come if in children's best interests, while Parliament urged a commission to probe serious welfare charges. The debate cited Calgary Herald reports and Dr. Charlotte Whitton analyses, with the Royal Commission finding no black market in Alberta babies but recommending halting US placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EDMONTON
Alberta
Liberal party
Calgary Herald
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
C.CF
Liberal
Social Credit
C.CJF
royal commission
Manning
legislative assembly
Charlotte Whitton
Ottawa
United States
J. Harper Prowse
Prowse
Escapes seen as sign of healthy juvenile training
Dr R R Laycock of the University of Saskatchewan argues that occasional escapes from the Boys Industrial School in Regina indicate a productive training regime. He contends that excessive confinement masks underlying issues and that reform should focus on teaching self-control and self-direction through gradual social integration rather than brick and mortar containment.
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R. Laycock
college of education
University of Saskatchewan
Laycock
Boys’ Industrial School
Regina
SASKATCHEWAN
Network Of Oil Pipelines Seen By Imperial Oil
Ottawa reports a Canadian Oil executive forecast self sufficiency by 1958 via a nationwide pipeline grid. Imperial Oil vice president J R White outlined Edmonton to Regina as the first 450 mile line costing 35 million dollars with two pumping stations, later expanding to 100 000 to 120 000 barrels daily, plus plans for Vancouver and Sarnia routes to cut rail costs and boost Alberta crude shipments amid rising refined product prices.
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Imperial Executive
Canada
Alberta
OTTAWA
J. R. White
Toronto
Canadien Club
Imperial Oil Ltd
Edmonton
Regina
Edmonton-Regina
White
Minster Howe
England
Vancouver
Sarnia
Ont
Vanccouver
United States
Saskatchewan
Debate on Controls Rolls On in House Ottawa
In Ottawa March 16 the government defended its new control bill aiming to extend wartime restraints for a temporary period. Justice Minister Garson cited four dozen measures including price boards and housing rules while revoking Pacific coast Japanese orders due to expiry.
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OTTAWA
Justice
Garson
commons
general prices board
Pacific
C.C.F. speak
Britons Shop Furiously as Rationing Ends
London reports a nationwide shopping spree after eight years of clothes rationing. Department stores saw brisk demand for sheets, towels, and wearables with limits on sheets. Buyers rushed for coats, blouses, dresses, and lingerie as decontrol was announced by the Board of Trade.
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LONDON
United Kingdom
Board of Trade
$10,000 Fire at Grand Hotel in Fredericton
A blaze at the Grand hotel on the corner of Westmorland and Queen Streets caused $10,000 damage. Firemen fought the flames for two hours and all guests were evacuated safely, many in night clothes.
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FREDERICTON
Westmorland and
Queen Streets
Portugal Poised To Join Atlantic Security Pact
Washington reports predict Portugal will join the Atlantic security pact despite objections over peacetime base commitments in the Azores. Lisbon questions the treaty terms while U S assurances say the pact provides a framework and no base obligations. Iceland and Denmark seek guarantees against forced leases, with Denmark expected to join. The five power group of Britain France Belgium The Netherlands Luxembourg concluded talks and Italy Iceland Denmark Portugal are expected to sign. A separate meeting in London reviewed arms needs for Western Europe and joint defense financing under the pact.
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WASHINGTON
Portugal
Spain
Lisbon
United States
Azores Islands
Iceland
Denmark
Azores
Greenland
North Atlantic
Acheson
Britain
France
Canada
Norway
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Italy
Gustav Rasmussen
LONDON
Western European Union
India and Soviet Union plan trade talks in London
New Delhi radio says negotiations for a fresh trade agreement between India and the Soviet Union will start soon. The two nations previously signed a July pact exchanging Indian tea for Soviet wheat, and the current talks aim to expand commerce.
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LONDON
Reuters
India
Soviet Union
New
Delhi
Russia
Claim Reports Exaggerated Slowing Affects Vancouver Transit
Vancouver union and company officials call reports of a planned slowdown greatly exaggerated and say bus, trolley, and streetcar drivers are revolting against pressure to maintain schedules. They will issue a traffic information booklet to all employees within days.
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VANCOUVER
Union and company
Vancouver city transportation
B.C. Electric Company
Tax Budget Expected From Finance Minister Abbott
Ottawa March 16 A fresh stir of taxation speculation grows after Finance Minister Abbott announces a budget speech for Tuesday March 22 at 7 30 pm EST. Voters await how much they will pay next year and whether taxes will bite soft drinks and chocolate bars. The outlook hints at possible tax cuts or increases depending on wind of public opinion and market reaction.
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OTTAWA
Parliament Hill
Abbott
Nijinsky to form International University of the Dance
London report says Vaslav Nijinsky plans to go to the United States next September to establish an International University of the Dance with his wife noting offers of funds from American ballet masters. He is said to be better after 18 months in Britain. Nijinsky, 68, suffered schizophrenia and spent years in a Swiss mental home after a career spanning Europe and a 1917 South American dance tour.
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LONDON
Reuters
Vaslav Nijinsky
United States
University of the Dance
Nijinsky
Europe
South America
New Traffic Control Aid Tested in Paris
Paris police tested a new traffic control aid last night illuminated batons fitted with a red light to guide vehicles and pedestrians, aiming to improve flow and safety in busy streets.
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PARIS
Reuters
Kremlin crying for Tito scalp as Moscow presses Tito
March 18 1944 reports from Trieste say Kremlin faithful press for Tito’s removal amid internal Yugoslav troubles. Ulterior outlets claim Tito may meet western figures as Macedonian and Bulgarian communists spread pro Cominform propaganda. Hungary’s Rakosi accuses Tito of betraying peace and joining imperialists. Tito retaliates.
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TRIESTE
Kremlin
Tito
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Ultimissima
Astra
deii‘cate
Macedonia
Cominform
Communist International Information Bureau
Bel
Plumissime
Istanbul
Coalinform
Stalin
Soviet Union
Rakosi
Hungary
Canin
Wabash Railway Tie-Up Over Contract Negotiations
The Canadian Press reports a U S coal mine stoppage and a Wabash Railway strike impact labor in eastern Canada. The United Mine Workers halted two weeks to honor miners killed and protest a US Bureau of Mines director appointment. a federal fact finding board was ordered with a 60 day delay. The Wabash walkout concerns working conditions and wages for engineers and train crews, affecting Canadian operations and prompting layoffs in Ontario and related rail ties.
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ASHINGTON
Wabash
United States
Canada
United Mine Workers
John Al. Lewis
James Boyd
United States Bureau of Mines
national mediation board
Truman
Ontario
Windsor
Ont
Buffalo
New York Central
Chesapeake and Ohio railways
orntario
No Govt Grants To Ease School Building Costs
Edmonton delegates from four cities urged higher annual grants and a provincial share in building costs. Education Minister Casey said the request would be studied before next month when new regulations are drawn up.
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Govt
EDMONTON
Mar
C.P
Department of education
Calgary
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Casey
Tighter Bread Rationing in Winnipeg Bread Strike
Labor Minister Charles Greenlay announced tighter bread rationing as bakers strike entered its fifth day. He provided no details on settlement steps while union spokesmen said no talks had started. Four major Winnipeg bakeries are affected.
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WINNIPEG
Charles Greenlay
Company aid
Air Budget Approved in Britain for Jet Air Force
London March 18 Britain’s House of Commons approved a 207.5 million pound air budget improving an up to date air force of jet bombers. Air Secretary Henderson said Britain is developing a jet fighter to render current types obsolete and aims to accelerate jet bomber development. Conservative A V Harvey warned of potential future world war timing while Alecander rebuked him for predicting timelines. Henderson claimed jet bombers are already the best and that fighter jet strength will double, with completion targeted by mid next year.
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LONDON
C.P
house of commeans
Arthur Henderson
Britain
A. V. Harvey
Deiat aiinister
A. V Alecander
Harvey
Henderson
fighter command
Armistice draft approved by Israeli and Lebanese negotiators
Lebanese sources report Israeli and Lebanese negotiators approved a draft armistice to be sent to their governments. The talks were held at Ras En Nakura last night. A second item notes a 110 mile per hour tornado in Fernando Po island colony causing eight deaths and extensive damage valued at 26 million pesetas.
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BEYROUTH
Lebanon
iPi
Ras En Nakura
MADRID
tReuters
Fernando Pr
Ottawa Commons votes to extend wartime controls a year
Ottawa reports the House approved a preliminary motion to extend wartime controls for another year by Hi to 33. Liberal support came from the CCF, Social Credit, and J. I. Gibeon with other TDs aiding the Progressive Conservatives and Union of Reelectors.
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CGF
S.C
OTTAWA
U.2
commons
C.AUAE
Social Credit group
J. 1. Gibeon
Ind
Comox-Albernis
Progressive Conservatives
Frederic Dorion
ind.-Charlereixe Saguenay
Meal Caouette
Union dts Riecteurs ‘actober
Pontiac
KAPUSKASING KAPUSKASING
Oni
Sudbury
howe
JUDITH COPLON
WASHINGTON
Judith Coplen
justice department
department
Federal Bureau of Investigaton a cypionage
United States
EDMONTON
Louis S.r Laurent
Alberta
Lamonton
house of commons
PARIS
ape
PRETORIA
South Africa
U.P
Nicholaas Havenga
MANITOBA
NORTH DAKOTA
WINNIPEG
U.P.J
E. A. Fletcher
Winnipes
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G. Mennen Williams
centre
Detroit
Eugene Van Antwerp
St. Laurett
N.B
U.S
Niinsky
Wabash Railway
The Canadian Press
G.B. House
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