Kesselring Given Death Sentence by British Court
Venice May 64 A British military court sentenced Field Marshal Albert Kesselring to death by shooting for war crimes against Italians. He accepted full responsibility for the Ardeatine Caves massacre and was one of three German officers sentenced over the atrocity. The verdict and sentence await review by the appropriate military authority.
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VENICE
Albert Kesselring
Maly
Kesselring
Hans Laternier
c. Le Stirling
John Harding
Ardeatine Ceres
THIED
Eberhard Von Mackensen
Italy
Kurt Maeltzer
Rome
Kesselr
Besselring
Hillings
Germany
Ardeatine Caves
Mother and Son Burned to Death as Home Razed
Parry Sound Ontario May 6. Trapped on the second floor of their Britt home Mrs David Boucher and her nine year old son Joseph were burned to death when a fire believed to have started from an overheated stove destroyed their dwelling. Five other occupants escaped by jumping from the upstairs window but all suffered burns.
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PARRY SOUND
Ont
C.P
Britt
here
David Boucher
Joseph
Oil Burners Outlook And War Times Reflections
A collage of notes on oil burner production by IL manufacturers, recent Wall Street Journal figures, and a forecast of growing central heating adoption toward 1970. Includes a 1929 London Daily Express wartime excerpt and a line about September 1939 England.
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Wall Street Journal
United States
Port William
Germany
England
Nationalize GB Transport drive nears final goal
The Labor government wins Commons approval for a transport nationalization bill to bring railroads buses trucks subways streetcars and canals under public ownership. The measure faces Lords opposition but success could prompt constitutional crisis as the government probes expanding state control of industry and warping the economy. The bill covers 68 railroad undertakings 2000 miles of track 1 230 000 freight cars 45000 passenger cars 20000 engines 25000 horse drawn vehicles 70 hotels and 50000 houses.
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LONDON
Britain
commons
house of lords
lords
FEEES
Bevan
Bank of England
house
Barnes
Fatal Blow Cited in Death of Hat Man Peter Nemys
A Medicine Hat coroner's jury ruled that Peter Nemys 41 road sectionman died from blows on the head with a blunt instrument by unknown persons. Death occurred between late April 27 and early April 28. 15 witnesses testified as the housekeeper described acts and timing. Further coverage continued on page two.
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MEDICINE HAT
Peter Nemys
Leo Lewis
A. R. Bull
W. D. Gow. K.C
Adelela Koenig
Nemyj
Heating Ban Relaxed to Allow Summer Use in Britain
London May 6 Reuters government modifies near total summer heating ban. Gas or electricity may be used for heating if a doctor authorizes it for health reasons of those under three and over seventy. Drying clothes and flood-affected buildings also allowed.
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LONDON
Reuters
commons
Hugh Gaitskell
ministry of fuel and power
Shinwell
Council Votes For Daylight Saving In Two Minutes
The city council on Monday night approved daylight saving time with a quick vote led by Alderman Reg Turner and Mayor Jack Jardine. Support came from J C Landeryou MLA and several city organizations, while the postmaster, miners, beet growers, milk producers, sheepmen, railway workers, and rural groups opposed the change citing delivery times and regional timing concerns.
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Mayer
Jack Jardine
eveaed
ape council
Ald
Reg. Turner
J. C. Landeryou
Lethbridge
Churchill blocks quick vote on peacetime conscription bill
London May 6 Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged using parliamentary means to delay a vote on the Labour government's plan to shorten peacetime military service to 18 months. He backed the government but pressed for more time to consider the amendment as Labor rebels and Liberal votes shaped the debate. The house set aside three days for further consideration.
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LONDON
Reuters
Winston Churchill
commons
Britain
Churchill
Herbert Morrison
Jord
bilt
Morrison
R. H. S. Crossman
house
Chinese immigration debate in Parliament sparks BC warning
Ottawa May 6 The Commons heard Resources Minister state that up to 12 000 Chinese in Canada could be eligible to invite wives and under 18 children under a repeal of the Chinese exclusion act An estimated 3547 Canadian born or naturalized Chinese might take advantage while over 1000 of 26 000 naturalized and un naturalized Chinese could seek naturalization and family entry Howard Green warned BC could face a population influx that challenges policy Glen said the repeal bill would not grant full parity for all Chinese and would not allow equal immigrant rights as proposed by CPP leader Coldwell The debate continued in committee as the Exclusion Act repeal bill faced clause by clause discussion continuing on page two.
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OTTAWA
Glen
commons
Canada
B.C
Howard Green
P.C
Vancouver South
Green
British Columbia
C.G.F
M. J. Coldwell
C.C.P
First Graduate Lists Released at Alberta
EDMONTON May 6 The first graduate lists of the University of Alberta were released today by Registrar G B Taylor. Recommended for diplomas in the School of Nursing are Nora Carter Magrath Margaret Grigsby Lethbridge Esther Laeewell Jane Shaffield Shaunavon. Among those recommended for the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree are Donald Irwin Culham Cabin Sask Michael Murray Derentuk Winnipeg Man William Graham Hall Edmonton Arthur Malin Horodezky Calgary Francis Joseph Leboldus Compeer Leo Percy Lyman Edmonton Kenneth Alan Mc Murphy Swift Current Sask Nori Mary Nishio Montreal P Q John Naylor Penzer Langley Prairie BC Andrew Gan Wong Moose Jaw Sask Merose Marshall Wor onuk Rycroft.
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Nora Carter
Magrath
Margaret Grigsby
Lethbridge
Esther Laewell
Jane Shaffield
Shaunavon
Donald Irwin Culham
Cabin
Michael Murray Derentuk
Winnipeg
William Graham Hall
Edmonton
Arthur Malin Horodezky
Calgary
Francis Joseph Leboldus
Leo Percy Lyman
Kenneth Alan McMurphy
Swift Current
Nori- Mary Nishio
Montreal
P.Q
John Naylor Penzer
Langley Prairie
Andrew Gan Wong
Moose Jaw
Sask
Merose Marshall Woronuk
Rycroft
Protest Request Rejected by United Nations Assembly
The Arab Higher Committee for Palestine charged discrimination as it withdrew its request for a UN hearing. The 53 member political committee was about to act when Chairman L B Pearson read the telegram announcing withdrawal. The Arabs argued their request had been referred while the Jewish Agency’s hearing was granted, reopening the Palestine debate.
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MAX HARRELSON
LAKE SUCCESS
N.Y
Arab higher committee for Palestine today
United Nations assembly
Palestine
asembly
L. B. Pearson
Canada
pollitical
Jewish agency for Palestine
assembly
Plane Search In Its Second Week Off British Columbia
The search for the missing Trans-Canada Air Lines plane and its 15 passengers and three crew entered a second week. Authorities scoured waters off Gabriola Island and Nanaimo with antisubmarine gear aboard the frigate HMCS Antigonish, joined by navy divers and RCAF forces. Sailors and witnesses reported possible sightings as the sea hunt continued over the Gulf of Georgia.
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VANCOUVER
Trans-Canada Air Lines transport
stirling
Gulf of Georgia
Gabriola
TH. C. Stewart
D. H. Ingles
Sverkoge
H.M.C.S. Antigonish
Inhiopes
Nanaimo
B.C
Fire causes $30,000 damage in Assiniboia block
Fire raged through the Ball business block in Assiniboia Saskatchewan Sunday causing about $30,000 in damage despite three hours of efforts by firefighters. Several firemen suffered minor injuries from falling glass. Investigators believe the blaze started in a coffee shop.
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ASSINIBOIA
Sask
Saskatchewan
fremen
England Dying Of Starvation Claims By Dietician
London May 6 One of Britain’s trading dieticians Dr Franklin Bicknell says England is dying of starvation as food stocks improve he argues. He cites thin shop girls undersized children and a general decline in health noting schoolchildren are three inches shorter and 16 pounds lighter than before the war. A Medical Press spokesman says opposing views may follow while the government maintains health remains better overall due to food distribution.
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LONDON
Britain
Franklin Bicknell
England
Bicknell
Medical Pre
Independen
Europe
Germany
City to adopt Daylight Saving Time this Saturday
City Hall announced at noon Tuesday that the switch to Daylight Saving Time will occur at midnight Saturday May 1. Alderman E Vastienak opposed the motion while Major Satine supported it. Proclamation to be issued. Public input included 12 letters from individuals, 11 from organizations, 154 businesses employing 1277 people, and 19 rural groups in favor of the change.
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mde
Ald. E. Vastienak
Satine
Canadians Honor War Dead At Green Hilltop Cemetery
Dutch crowds led by Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Bernhard attended a ceremony at Green Hilltop cemetery in Nijmegen to mark the second anniversary of Holland's liberation. 2,503 Canadians are buried there as Baron van Borgheyst spoke of Canadian sacrifice uniting Dutch and Canadian peoples. Queen Wilhelmina praised the ceremony, with Piette Dupuis, Canadian ambassador, initiating services as the cemetery bore spring flowers and a central white cross.
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ROSS MUNRO
NIJMEGEN
Holland
Wilhelmina
Prince Banhard
Green Hilltop
Netherlands
Baron Bortueiat
Europe
Chicago Dairies Close For Strike
A strike of about 900 inside workers at two Chicago dairies halted operations, with 72 other plants ordered closed by their unions. The Associated Milk Producers said the walkout aimed at higher wages and shorter hours affects the entire industry, while counsel Thomas G Glmore noted nearly no plants are operating.
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CHICAGO
uiy
Mir
t&r Gaines
Associated Milk ‘alers
Wits
Arabs Gain Equal Status in Palestine Debate at UN
United Nations Assembly politics committee grants the Arab Higher Committee of Palestine equal status with the Jewish Agency in Palestine debate. A joint US Argentina resolution led to inviting both sides to present views, aiming to avert a boycott. Nadel Penada.
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LAKE SUCCESS
N.Y
May
politics committee
United Nations Assembly
tate
Palestine
Jewish agency
United States
Argentina
teat
Nadel PENADA
UN Palestine inquiry faces new lines in session
The assembly debated roles of non governmental groups and the Jewish agency as it weighed who may speak on Palestine. Russia and Arab states push for Big Five representation while Britain and the United States press for a neutral probe panel. May 6 reports note Yugoslavia Albania oppose entry of their territories to a Balkan inquiry under UN rules.
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Egypt
Canada
Czechoslovakia
Peru
Uruguay
Iran
Sweden
assembly
Jewish ‘agency
voice of
Palestine
Holy Land
Arab higher collegee of
Russia
CP Yuryo
avia
Albania
United Nations’ Balkan
argug
New York Times
Geneva
Yugo Slavia
U.N
security council
world organization
Archbishop Monahan, Regina Leader, Dies After Illness
The Roman Catholic archbishop of Regina died early today after a lengthy illness. Born in Saint Lis, he became the third archbishop of the diocese in 1935, was ordained in 1968, and served several parishes including St. Patrick's in Fort William and St. Boniface. Noted for executive ability, he helped pay off parish debts and strengthened church governance during troubled times.
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eter fous Monahan
Regine
hesnitat
bers
Saint Lis
Bai
Sabrt
Lin
Jollette Col
CALGART
Calgery
Sault Ste. Marte
sey
Pius XI
Vatican
Europe
Ireland
Murray
Sat‘katoon
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Rawdon
Crippled Clipper limping toward U S from Hawaii
Reports say a four passenger American Clipper from Hawaii with one engine out and another failing limped toward the United States about 700 miles west of Saints Barbera. Officials from the Line described the perilous aircraft condition and warned of possible failure en route.
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SAN PEDRO
Calif
Hawaii
United States
Saints Barbera
PHILADELPHIA
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Mary Ann Pteva
Emmans
WINNIPEG
C.P
Sael Scharmeit
Fort Rouge
coats
GULF
VANCOUVER
C.PI
Gulf of Georgia
CECILIA ROBERTS
BOOTHBY
Cumberland
England
Cecillar Roberts
Liberal party
PARIS
Agence France-Frene aid
Saizem
Brenco inde Cima
FARAGUAYASN
GOVT
RIO DE SANEIRO
Brestius orws agency
Paragesyan
Saal
Pedrs
Del Frapcace
Meire-Goldwyn-Maystr
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FIELD, MARSHAL KESSELRING
Musa Tschinomata
New York
W. Barnet yen
sir
Odensas vermsburg
Winnie
University of Alberta
G. B. Taylor
School of Nursing
OSWALDO ARANHA
Brazil
United Nations
Holland’s Liberation
MONAHAN
Regina
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