08 May 1971
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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
1
President Truman, 62, marked his birthday with walks and pool swims at the White House while a coal strike deepens. John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers hold firm on demands, prompting widespread industry shutdowns and labor concerns nationwide.
The United Nations Security Council deferred action on the Iranian case with the Soviet delegate absent. A US drafted resolution urged Iran provide a full report by May 29 or sooner. Soviet envoy Andrei Gromyko ignored the session. the council adjourned without a Russia report as the chair noted no report had been received.
The Senate rejected Senator Ernest McFarland's plan to demand Britain yield Atlantic base titles and open empire areas to U S commerce in exchange for a $3.75 billion loan. The 45 to 40 vote kept the administration on track for loan authorization without major changes. Senate majority leader Barkley warned the amendment would sound the death knell for the loan.
The Ottawa Journal reports from London that Chancellor of the Exchequer Hugh Dalton faced questions in Parliament as taxation per head rose from 3 pounds 4 pence in 1913-14 to 64 pounds 3s 7d today. Critics warn of the financial burden amid rising national expenditure and diminishing incentives.
The first anniversary of victory in Europe arrives with no peace. Washington authorities say prospects for settlement in Paris remain uncertain and fragile amid continuing disagreements among the Big Four.
Ottawa reports the House of Commons endorsed the 1 250 000 000 loan to Britain by a vote of 1676 to 0 for third reading and awaiting Senate approval. Debate touched on a proposed bill of rights in the citizenship bill as Paris peace talks falter and Europe faces split prospects. VE Day observances in Frankfurt showed sparse German crowds while U S troops marched with limited gear.
In May in the Canadian commons Reconstruction Minister Howe warned that without a prompt U S coal resumption the situation will grow very serious for Canada. He said next winter’s fuel supply is more alarming than wartime and stockpiles must be preserved for railways and industries as U S coal shipments remain limited. Ottawa also noted relief efforts directing Maritimes and Alberta production to coke and gas needs while households brace for winter.
Hamilton May 8 Trade Minister MacKinnon said immediate lifting of controls would disrupt relief shipments in Europe and possibly raise prices abroad. He promised controls would be relaxed soon and stressed government aims to supplement private enterprise. He noted no export permit fees would be charged, and British markets may reopen as the UK finances improve.
The United Kingdom may still need Canadian beef in 1946 1947 and possibly 1948 despite a high price. UK officials compare prices with Argentina noting Canada paid about double and that futures depend on demand after normal conditions return. Canada shipped 487 606 hundredweight in two months 1946 and processed 500 000 head overseas in 1945.
In Bucharest on May 5 Antonescu testified at his war crimes trial that German troops were allowed into the Balkans after Hitler assured him that Russia had agreed with Germany not to attack Romania. He said he acted under direct German orders to declare war on Britain and the United States.
Deputy Attorney-General HJ Wilson said preliminary hearings for Nazi prisoners of war charged with murder at a Medicine Hat internment camp are temporarily suspended due to defence counsel GC E A Rice of Lethbridge. The hearing for Bruno Perzonowski is paused after his lawyers urged prisoners to refuse to answer, while Sgt Walter Wolf awaiting trial and charged in another murder. The adjournment, requested by Crown Counsel W D Gow, to May 13, follows caution about procedural stance amid defence attitude.
About 27 000 workers in British Columbia's lumber industry plan to strike May 15 at 11 a m if a settlement is not reached. Harold Pritchett of the International Woodworkers of America said the walkout would involve 22 400 coastal workers plus 5 000 more in the south, with 44 hour weeks and wage raises sought. The union endorses the strike with full support from national and provincial labor bodies.
Coal shortages in eastern Canada due to the American strike have spiked requests for Alberta coal. Lethbridge and Crow's Nest Pass mines have not shipped east of the lakehead, with operators saying no coal is cut for Ontario. Western production runs full time, about 13 000 tons daily, absorbed by western consumers as Ontario seeks cheaper U S soft coal. Strip mines at Taber Grassy Lake and Brooks closed since March, with no reopening plan.
A fast moving dust storm swept from the northwest into Calgary at 1 30 PM rapid winds 42 to 43 mph reduced visibility. The front was expected to reach Lethbridge between four and five this afternoon before dissipating.
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