Dutch Immigrants Arrive Aboard Aquitania in Lethbridge Sweep
The liner Aquitania docked at Halifat on Monday bringing 63 Dutch immigrants to Canada. The Scholten family of twelve and the Boonstra family of nine plan to settle near Butte and Iron Springs respectively, doing beer work this spring. The Christian Reformed Church sponsors the movement, with more ships expected from The Netherlands later this month.
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Halifat
Canada
Alberta
Butte
Willem ‘Scholten
J. Lawlor
Pick inire Butte
Lethbridge
J. Boonstra
Iron Springs
Scholtens
Boonstras
Aquitania
Netherlands
Christian Reformed Church
Europe
Central Press
Hendrick Willem Scholten
Halifax
Picture Butte
Asia
Wolves Invade Farms Prompt Alberta Lawmakers Debate Response
An Alberta Lands and Mines Minister told the legislature that wolves still threaten farmers in remote Bromine regions. A B Ourcier asked what the government will do, with plans including poison and possible hiring of special hunters. Critics propose publicity stunts and annual wolf and coyote week to boost ideas. Officials note breeding grounds on Indian reserves and park lands hinder action while federal help is sought but undecided.
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EDMONTON
Anlberia
Tarmner
A. V. Bourcier
Lac Ste. Anney
Tanter
Tanner
deent
Harper Prowse
Liberal
thé. house
Arthur ‘Wray
Ind-SC
Banff- Cochrane
REGINA
Canada
prairie
First Canadian Boy Scout Jamboree to See 3000 Attendees
Dear Ottawa reports that the first Canadian Boy Scout Jamboree will be held next July in Ottawa. Three American Scout troops will join, with two boys from each state and nine leaders, totaling about 3,000 Scouts and leaders expected to participate. The feature also notes the historical impact of John Harrison and English clock making on navigation and industry.
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HEN
Ottawa
Manchester Guardian
John Harrison
Great Britain
Israel and Trans-Jordan Reach Force Reduction Accord
Israel and Trans-Jordan agreed in principle to reduce their armed forces to equal strength in Palestine military zones. U.N. mediator Ralph Bunche announced the accord during armistice talks. The plan includes lines dividing Jerusalem among the two states with final implementation expected after further reports.
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Associated Press
HODES
Israel
Trans-Jordan
Palestine
Ralph Bunche
United Nations
Jerusalem
Riley
U.N
Ned Trans-Jordan
Irishman Takes This Locomotive Out On a Toot
Edward O Sullivan, 28, jailed after taking a diesel locomotive for a ride in Los Angeles yard traffic. Police testified he climbed aboard and applied the throttle, tampering with a locomotive. Judge Kaufman sentenced him to 180 days.
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LOS ANGELES
Edward O'Sullivan
Filibuster in Parliament sparks stormy debate in Commons
In Ottawa on March 17 a filibuster style debate against the government's extension of wave time controls escalated in the House of Commons. Progressive Conservative leader George Drew pressed for separate bills defining each control while opposition forces pushed to limit the scope of the main bill. The Liberal majority carried the division and Prime Minister St Laurent signaled morning and Saturday sittings to push the measure before month end. The control orders may expire March 31 if not extended. Senate hearing wheat issues cited western producers receiving less than contract payments due to freight and handling costs.
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OTTAWA
George Drew
C.F
Social Credit
St. Laurent
Abbott
Canada
SENATE
W.M. Aseltine
P.C
Bas
Southern Trans-Canada Highway Ahead Of Schedule
Victoria correspondent reports Works Minister Carson says southern trans-provincial route through the Reetensys to Crow's Neat will operate as an all-season highway ahead of a three year plan. He backs federal aid to provinces building highway systems as support for multiple trans-continental and feeder routes. Delegation from Eastern British Columbia boards of trade supports the plan and will contact other provinces and the federal government.
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VICTORIA
C.P
Carson
British Columbia
Associated Boards of Trade
McFarland
Lethbridge
Alfa
Southern Trans-Canada Highway Association
Walter Hendricks
Nelson
B.C
Charles B.Wright
Trail
Ottawa
Syria to Begin Armistice Talks With Israel
Damascus reports Syria will start armistice talks with Israel becoming the fourth Arab state to discuss terms. Riley named chair of a military experts committee to supervise equalization of Israeli and Jordan troops amid unsettled issues around Jerusalem.
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Syria
DAMASCUS
Israel
Riley
merce
Jerusalem
Locked Up 14 Years A Barefoot Boy in Mass Jail Scene
A Massachusetts police station scene shows Gerald Sullivan, 14, barefoot and in ragged clothes, after escaping his home. His mother Ansa Sullivan faces neglect-of-child charges as the story follows a troubling life in confinement and ill treatment.
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Central ‘Press
Reoxbury
Mass
Gerald Sullivan
Ansa
F. Sulivan
Gerald
Approval Seen Likely for Draft North Atlantic Treaty
A government authority said the draft North Atlantic treaty text will be tabled in the House of Commons, with a signing ceremony planned in Washington in early April. Approval is deemed likely as all major parties back the treaty, though a rejection could spell government defeat.
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UAWA
Washington
house of commons
Atlantic security pact outline released for public viewing
The State Department disclosed a 1,050 word draft of the Atlantic security pact to be made public at 10 am CST tomorrow. Twelve nations were invited to sign, with signing expected in early April. Prime Minister St Lasrani will present a resolution of approval to parliament. Canada notice received this morning.
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WASHINGTON
state department
C.S.T
St. Lasrani
CANADA
Farmer Schoepp Owns Land on Alberta Oil Jackpot
Phillip Schoepp, a Spruce Grove farmer in his 50s with a half section of land southwest of Edmonton, finds joy in Imperial Oil Limited's drilling that yielded Canada’s richest pay zone. He will not profit from mineral rights but will receive surface drilling payments and a pipeline right of way.
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EDMONTON
Phillip Schotpp
Canada
Schoepp
Imperial Oil Limited
role Honaire
Soviet Far Eastern Fleet Grows Larger Than U S In Pacific
Tokyo reports a boosted Soviet Far Eastern fleet with six cruisers and 72 to 100 submarines, while Japan had the larger prewar force. The United States Western Pacific Fleet remains the main Allied power in the region as base reductions and economy drive reorganization. Pearl Harbor remains the strategic pivot with bases at Subic Bay Langley Point Okinawa and Guam scaling down to supply roles.
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TOKYO
western Pacific
Russia
United States
Vladivostok
Japan
China
Pacific islands
Philippines
United States navy
Europe
Philip
pines
Okinawa
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Navy
Subic Bay
Lang Jey Point
Manila
Bay
Guam
Saipan
Fire Sweeps Rouyn Quebec Town Worsens Losses
A massive morning fire in Rouyn Quebec destroyed nine businesses and left about 106 people homeless. An elderly woman was hospitalized with shock as fire crews from Rouyn and Noranda battled for five hours amid significant stock losses and a reinforced concrete fire wall saving parts of Main Street.
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Quebec
ROUYN
Que
C.B
ebec
Rowyn
Wolf in the Crew Cut: Glendale Nudist Incident
Miss Veda Davis a 23 year old nurse told police a youth in a car asked for Montrose then revealed only a crew haircut. She escaped inside a house and the naked man fled as police were summoned.
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GLENDALE
Calif
Veda Davis
Montrose
Alberta moves to end compulsory auto insurance debate
In Edmonton on March 17 the Alberta legislature approved a report against compulsory automobile insurance and passed departmental estimates totaling 11 348 508 dollars. Premier Manning will meet Alberta Federation of Agriculture reps on coarse grain marketing as Minister Hooke notes no political implications. The house sanctioned 9 071 412 for health, 925 670 for provincial secretary, 1 534 354 for lands and forests, and 457 070 for mines and minerals. An investigation into Canada West Insurance Company followed a question from Arthur Wray about license cancellation and possible treasury funds to the firm.
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EDMONTON
Alberta
Manning
Alberta Federation of Agriculture
hs toy
Hooke
Elmer Roper
CCF
Saskatchewan
house
health department
health department,$925,670: for the provincial secretary's department
lands and forests department
mines and minerals
Gerhart
Canada West Insurance Company
Arthur, Wray
Banff Cochraney
Wray
A. K. Olive
treasury
Olive
Labour Holds Sowerby Seat in By-Election
Sowerby, England, March 17. Labour retained the Sowerby seat in yesterday's by election, maintaining the party's record of holding a constituency since the 15 general election. Douglas Houghton won by 1182 over Conservative Lt Col P Bryan. Houghton 12,608 to Bryan 16,454. Belcher’s resignation preceded the by election after probes into government corruption. The 1945 general election results showed Belcher 17,710 Labor, McCorquodale 10,777 Conservative, D. B. Moore 6,373 Liberal, giving a three way majority of 360 to Labor. The latest contest tests public reaction to Belcher’s resignation.
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SOWERBY
Yorkshire
England
Labor
hove of commons
Douglas Houghton
CoL P. Bryan
Houghton
Bryan
John Belcher
board of trade
Belcher
MC & Me« Corquodale
D. B. Moore
Britain
ate
Tabor
Staerving
Paxty
Birttieh
House of ‘Commons
National
tansene
Calgary Shell Office to Resume Active Alberta Development Role
The Calgary office of Shell Canada announced plans to resume an active role in Alberta's Vista Day development program after delays, signaling renewed corporate involvement in regional oil and energy projects.
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CALGARY
Shell OU Company
of Canadas
Alberta
vist aay
Child Alice Evermett Suffers Rib Injury After Spine Snap
Local report details a chest wall incident involving young Alice Evermett with a rib injury discovered after a medical examination. No other injuries reported and the incident remains under observation.
Escott Reid Named Deputy Undersecretary of State
Ottawa reports Escott Reid appointed deputy undersecretary of state for external affairs, replacing the post vacated by Mr. Pearson. Reid had been acting in the role, and Norman Robertson was sworn in as secretary of the cabinet and clerk of the privy council.
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ESCOTT REID
OTTAWA
March
Beara
Bir
Reid
Pearson
Norman Robertson
Canadian high
Armold
Heeney
BEVIN
LONDON
Reuters
British Broadcasting Corporation
BBC
MEXICO’ CITY
United States atomic laboratory
C.P
Saskatchewan Co-operative Creamery
EDMONTON
coloyre
WINNIPEG
Bakery Workers’ Union
unien
the
external affairs department
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Louis J. Kaufman
Trans-Canada
ae ane
ALTA
U.S
West Pacific
Nobleford
Main Street
Noranda
MINNEAPOLIS
Majestic
frm
Jom
St. Paul
Alice Evermett
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