Winnipeg Flood Deepens Inundation Asdikes Struggle
The Red River surge near Winnipeg swelled to flood losses exceeding 1000 early May. Sandbags and evacuations spread through Norwood East Kildonan and Fort Garry as thousands faced displacement while engineers reported dikes standing firm. Authorities warned of more severe impacts to come with a continued river assault.
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Norman M.chie
Canadian Press
Stad Wyrter
INNIPEG
Red river
Winnipeg
Norwood
East Kildonan
army
Raymond L. Fennell
Fort Garry
Manitoba
United States army
North Dockta
Canada names head of mission to Bonn high commission
Canada appoints a new head of its mission to the Bonn high commission in western Germany, announcing details of the leadership change and the assignment's scope.
Howe to G B On Wheat
The Canadian trade talks with Britain on wheat are to begin in London within two weeks. Trade Minister Howe aims to persuade Britain to purchase at least 120 million bushels of Canadian wheat in the 1950 51 crop year, likely accompanied by Max Mackenzie and George McIvor.
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UAWA
Canada
United Kingdom
London
Howe
Europe
Britain
Max Mackenzie
George McIvor
Left Hand Corner and Economic Parables on Cows
A fragment from a playful or satirical column titled The Left Hand Corner presents simplified parables about two cows, two esws, and two Enas to illustrate economic ideas. It mentions government exchange and capitalism as outcomes, with a note about continuing on the back page.
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RIFUR Kreee
New York
Teres
Colorado
312 Homes And Dozen Businesses Blackened Ruins
IMOUSKI Que May 8 Stunned residents of this gateway city to the Gaspe peninsula today counted the loss in one of the most disastrous fires in Canadian history A thin mantle of snow covered the blackened ruins of 312 homes and a dozen educational and religious buildings the blaze caused 20 000 000 in damage and left 2 500 of the 15 000 population homeless The burned St Joseph hospital walls were dynamited by army authorities for safety
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IMOUSKI
Que
Gaspe peninsula
St. Joseph hospital
Call for Blood And Plasma Aid For Rimouski Victims
Montreal Red Cross issued a call to deliver blood and plasma to St Georges Sanatorium Mont Joli for 30 Rimouski fire victims evacuated from Rimouski hospital. A plane was lined up for the 400 mile flight amid no known deaths. Maj Gen Morton announced the blaze was under control after raging since Saturday night. Snow and gale winds followed the early hours as Red Cross units treated many for cuts and burns.
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MONTREAL
C.P
Red Cross
St. Georges
Mont Joli
Rimouski
Rimouski hospital
Rimoushi
R. O. G. Morton
Quebec Command
St. Lawrence
Moosinee Conspiracy Figure Deaths Follow Coup
Two men linked to Moosinee's alleged Communist coup last Monday died within hours of each other. Rev Will La Brew Bennett, 72, died at home after a heart attack, and Ralph Kronenwe ter, 49, mayor, died in a Wausau hospital. Bennett, pastor of the Community Metheart church, had been in good health before the attack and reportedly shouted I will never yield to Communism. Kronenwetter suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Monday after a fishing trip and a minor accident.
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MOOSINEE Wis
Moosnee
Will La Brew Bennett
Ralph Kronenwe*ter
oly
Wausau
Rev Bennett
Metheart church
J A Jackcon
Bennett
Kierenwetter
Severe U S Squalls Kill or Mourn Twenty Across Regions
Treacherous spring squalls hit New York and New England over the weekend leaving about twenty dead or missing in lakes rivers and salt water. High winds up to 635 miles per hour were reported in spots while forests burned and many private boats were wrecked. Coast guard police and volunteers rushed to rescue mariners as storms swept from New York to Long Island Sound and into upper New York state. Gale claims one life in Toronto and weather records show widespread damage across Ontario Iowa Minnesota and surrounding areas.
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NEW YORK
New England
midwest
iannen forest
New Ersland
Englard woodici
New York state
Long Island Sound
GALE
TORONTO
Saturna
Peicus
burrance veventy
Towa
Minnecsot
Ontario
rearby
Malton
Lexe Suderier
Career Soldiers OTT UWA Mev 8- military leaders profiled
A fragmented obituary style summary mentions General Sir William Otter and Maj General Morn, noting careers from 1914 to 1944. It references Royal Military College intake, overseas service in Britain and Europe, and later command roles with national defense connections. The piece sketches wartime assignments and leadership positions across multiple eras.
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offertr
Royal Military Colere
Easgimalry
west
Catherey Ste Colleze
Plan to suspend trading at Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Winnipeg May 8 CP Stanley Jones president of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange announced a general meeting will be held at end of trading to seek authority to the board of governors to temporarily close the trading room. Flood conditions proclaimed a state of emergency by Manitoba government threaten the building as Red River water nears the exchange.
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WINNIPEG
Stanley Jones
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
board of governors
aisua
Crest Of Riotous Red Pushes Toward Grand Forks
CROOKSTON Minn March 8 The crest of the riotous Red Lake River pushes downstream toward Grand Forks ND after battering Crookston yesterday for the second time in two weeks Fire destroyed a flood damaged home killing Arthur Arseneau and injuring others as a nine year old Visian Arseneau escaped through a second story window Fire Chief William Herosert urged residents to evacuate flooded areas The crest passed Crookston at midday Sunday and was expected near Grand Forks where the river joins the Red River Engineers forecast a 44 to 45 foot crest at Winnipeg spreading over the Red River valley Two weeks earlier the crest reached 44 feet in Grand Forks and receded. Weather showers and thunderstorms affected parts of the wheat belt.
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CROOKSTON Minn
Red Lake
Grand Forks
Minnesota
Crookston
Arthur Arseneau
Arsneau
Visian
ear-sid Sancra
William Herosert
Winnpeg
c.tv
wheat belt
elcome wise
ramn
Festival winners and participants listed in morning session
A clipped OCR list details festival winners from morning and afternoon sessions. Names include Ramood, BHaymnd, Natale, Taber, Marco Tran, Le b ge, Ker Lie, Gomez, Leon, and Maureen Treton among others. The note references class numbers and ages, with locations such as Linn EL and Leinbridge.
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C.leshaem
bart
Leonoridz
C.iss
Leinbr
Liecer
dori
Maureen Treton
Boure
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Hon Davis Appointed Bonn Post
Ottawa reports changes in Canada’s western European missions. Hon Davis, former ambassador to Nationalist China, named head of Canada’s mission to the Allied High Commission in Bonn. External Affairs lists other postings including Dr Veror Dore to Berne, Lt Col Maurice Pope reassigned within western Europe, and Denmark minister Henry Lauweys to retire in September.
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Te Co. Davis
o Nationalst Chima
Canada
Hich Commission
Bonn
external affairs department
Europe
Veror Dore
Belgium
Berne
United Nations educational, scientistic and cultural organization
Maurice A. Pope
Pasis
ukeiv
Belcum
Henry Lauweys
Denmark
P E. Renaud
wail
itzwa
Guiv
Oras
EETLRENS
CHIN
Datiseme ut-tear
Gov Gen Cancels Winnipeg Engagements Amid Flood Fears
Viscount Alexander announces cancellation of official engagements in Winnipeg for May 15 and 16 due to grave flood conditions in Manitoba. Government House says the governor general hopes to visit the distressed area if conditions permit. Local evacuations ordered for Point Douglas as Red River rises.
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WINNIPEG
Viscount Alexander
Government House
Wanitoba
Uexander
travis
ABREU WIASNIPEG
Point Douglas
RED
HONG KONG
Reuters
United States Air Force
Radio Peipinz
E. C. Bender
W C. smith
NEW YORK
United States coast guard
Joseph Lykes
Bermejia
Lykes Brothers steamsip Companys
B.C
DAWSON CREEK
Mass
British Columbia
Blueberry creek
Army
Royal Canadian Engineers
CALGARY, May
Bakery Employers Association of Alberta
Canada
S. Blanchard
W. R. Howson
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