Wheat purchases loom over Canada Marshall plan role
The Canadian press reports observers fear United States Congress may halt Canadian wheat purchases with Marshall plan funds as Ottawa worries about transport bottlenecks and surplus status. Officials deny a formal surplus declaration while BC A's purchases continue amid looming ECA rules. In Calgary, Socony Oil confirms Craigmyle No. 1 well about 90 miles northeast of Calgary is being abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
congress
Economic Co-operation Administration
FC.A
agriculture department
Charles ‘Brandan
St. Laurent
Ottawa
Brannan
B.C.A
United States
Europe
CALGARY
Socony Oil Company
Craigmyle No. 1
Le Corbusier Block in Marseilles Roils Architects
The planned Le Corbusier apartment block in Marseilles draws intense curiosity as a city planning and architectural experiment. It rises 196 feet high, 14 of 17 stories will be apartments housed in 330 units, with pre fabricated panels, shops on two floors, and a roof level for sports and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Corbusier
Marseilles
Death of Burleson Dean Attributable To Axe Attack
Central Press reports Dr John Lord a Texas Christian University graduate and Burleson Texas school dean was found beaten and mutilated at his home. Police seek Arthur Clayton Hester 18 last seen in El Paso in connection with the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press
John Lord
Texas Christian University
Burleson
Tex
TCU
Lord
Arthur Clayton Hester
El Paso
Convicted Second Time in Ontario Slaying Case
Vernon Welch, 28, was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter in the poisoning death of his wife in August 1947. The case, tried in Aylmer, led to a separate escape, an extra year for the break, and an appeal that ordered a new trial.
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THOMAS
vernon Welch
poisen
Welch
Toronto
Elgin county
St Patrick s Day Parade Turns Into Brawl At School
In New Westminster British Columbia a St Patrick s Day parade deteriorated into a free for all as rival Duke of Connaught and Trapp Technical high school students clashed on the Trapp Technical grounds. Students were knocked down stairs and tossed into shrubbery leaving many with black eyes and bloody noses before police arrived.
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NEW WESTMINSTER
Donnybrook
Trapp Technical High school
Duke of Connaught
Trapp Technical
Jeep price cuts announced by Willys Overland Motors
Willys Overland Motors announced reductions from 25 to 270 dollars across its jeep, passenger car, and truck lines. President James D Mooney said the cuts reflect confidence the nation will lower costs without harming productive trade at the core of strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOLEDO
Willys-Overland Motors
James D. Mooney
Italy Votes Join Atlantic Alliance
The chamber of deputies approved Italy's entry into the North Atlantic alliance by a 342 to 170 vote amid a three day filibuster and clashes in Rome Milan and Genoa. A 24 hour general strike in Ter et sparked by police actions left one dead and 19 injured while 35 Communists still spoke in the session.
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ROME
C.P
chamber of deputies
Haly
North Atlantic alliance
Alcide De Gasperi
Italy
Fietro Nenni
a. vole
Milan
Genoa
Terti
Antonio Giolitti
Commies Fling Woo At Germans
Berlin reports Soviet backed German Communists launch a campaign to unite Germany under Communist control. They propose an eastern German state with a rubber stamped constitution by the people’s council and argue West Germany’s state creation splits the nation. A vote on the draft constitution may come as soon as Saturday. The drive hinges on a Soviet troop withdrawal to declare Germany free.
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BERLIN
Germany
people's council
Soviet Union
North Atlantic Treaty Pledge commits collective security goals
The text outlines a treaty where United Nations principles guide democracy and peace, aiming to safeguard freedom and civilization in the North Atlantic area. It details peaceful dispute settlement, defense collaboration, mutual aid, and consultation rules, with an armed attack on one member seen as an attack on all.
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United Nations
pera Yberty
North Atlantic
Europe
North America
Propaganda Drive By U S S R on North Atlantic Treaty
The 1040 word North Atlantic Treaty text released in Washington outlines a defense council and co ordination among Canada the United States the United Kingdom France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg and Norway with Iceland Denmark Italy and Portugal potential signatories. It frames a united response to any attack and anchors cooperation in UN principles seeking peace democracy and rule of law.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Washington
house of commons
senate
Canada
United States
United Kingdom
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Norway
Iceland
Denmark
Italy
Portugal
North America
Europe
North Atlantic
Lewis asks appeals court to reduce huge contempt fines
John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers seek to set aside 1.42 million dollars in contempt fines tied to last year’s strike. The brief challenges the Taft Hartley act emergency provision and argues union responsibility remains unsettled. Proceedings precede formal hearings next Monday in the federal appeals court.
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WASHINGTON
John L. Lewiy
United States Court of Appeals
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Mississippi
T. Allan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
Roxbury Boy Story Leads to Woman's Arrest
Mrs Anne F Sullivan is taken into custody after a wild tale told by Gerald Sullivan a wanderer found in an old dress. Gerald claimed to be illegitimate son of Mrs Sullivan and had been hidden for ten years to keep a secret. Police say the sailor father died in 1939.
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Central Press
Anne F. Sullivan
Roxbury
Mass
Gerald Sullivan
Dollar Issue Dominates Commons Debate in Ottawa
In Ottawa on March 18 the Canadian dollar sits at the center of a clash between government defence policy and opposition critique over extending the exchange control board for two more years. Progressive Conservative critic J. M. Macdonnell calls for removing parity rigidity to let the dollar reach a true economic level and attract U S capital. Finance Minister Abbott rejects bargains to lift prices, warning depreciation would raise import costs by about 10 percent. M. J. Coldwell endorses the program, labeling PC proposals unsound.
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OTTAWA
exchange control board
J. M. Macdonnell
United States
ABBOTT
Alberta Legislature Approves Indemnity Increase Amid Dissent
In Edmonton the Alberta legislature backed a bill raising sessional indemnities and expenses from 2000 to 3000 with a single dissent by A E Liesmer of the CCF Calgary. Premier Manning and Liberal and CCF leaders supported the rise to attract capable public servants. A move to limit mineral rights assessment near development was debated, with Earl Ansley moving to cap at 40 acres per quarter section.
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DMONTON
Alberta
LIESMER
E. Liesmer
C.CF
Calgary
Al- British Columbia
Ontario
Manning
C.C. F
Ellmer Roper
J. Harper Prowse
cess
CCF
takewa shioe
British, Columbia
Quebec
Lib
Edmondton
House
C.C.F
Elmer Roper
Prowse
Earl Ansley
SC—Leduc
Bevin accuses Communists in London address
Foreign Secretary Bevin charged Communists with creating fear to advance Kremlin aims and bind Europe in bondage. Other notes report higher milk prices approved in Alberta regions and plans for a broader postwar peace and security framework.
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BEVIN
LONDON
A.P
Kremlin
Europe
RED DEER
CAMROSE
PONOKA
EDMONTON
C.V
Alberta Public Utilities Board
G.B
BUENOS AIRES
Britain
GARDEN
WASHINGTON
International Peace Garden
Manitoba
North Dakota
house, of representatives public lands committee
OTTAWA
U.P
St. Laurent
Lethbridge
Shaughnessy
Lethbridge Collieries, Ltd
EE Sage
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MacTavish
Aylmer, Ont
W. F. Schroeder
WILLYS-OVERLAND
Atlantic Alliance
Bjarni Benediktsson
U.S
Degn Acheson
Gustav Rasmussen
Bean Acheson
ours
KENNEDY'S
Macleod
U.S.S.R
Court
P.C. More
Lone Member
Dwod
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