Ruhr Food Crisis Sparks Miner Talks in Bochum
Ruhr coal miners may strike or slow work over food shortages in the British zone as union leaders meet in Bochum to discuss lenient work time. British minister Lord Pakenham held talks in Berlin with military officials after hunger marches in Hamburg and Hanover.
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United States
Hamburg
Hanover
Pakenham
Berlin
Ruhr
Rudolph Amelunxen
North Rhine-Westphalia
Russia Accepts U S Proposals on Korea Consultations
Moscow radio announced that Russia has agreed to consult certain American proposals regarding Korean representatives for a provisional government. The letter from Molotov to Marshall said Moscow is ready to accept amendments, delaying potential boycott of the May 20 joint U S Soviet commission meeting in Seoul.
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LONDON
Moscow radio
Russia
Korea
Molotov
Marshall
United States
Seoul
Washington
The Left Hand Corner and the Tree Mystery
The Victoria Colonist ponders what gives a tree its growth and form. It notes ancient firs of British Columbia age through rings, weathering four seasons yearly, and how nature preserves balance and mystery beyond chemistry. Birds use the tree for cover and nesting as spring renews its green world.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Pacific
Alexander Mac
Kendle
Finnly
John Ruskin
The Left Hand Continues on Page Two
A fragment from a newspaper page shows continuation note for The Left Hand with partial run of text and page indicator. No further context or details are readable.
House Wives Begin Strike in Western Canada
Western Canada housewives launched a month long buyers strike to protest rising food prices. Leaders from Manitoba predict widespread participation across the west and eastern sympathy is seen in Vancouver and Regina. The campaign targets large merchants with lists of items under boycott including veal chops steak butter and canned goods.
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WINNIPEG
C.P
Canada
Annie Ross
Manitoba Housewives’ Association
Regina
Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Ross
she “sila
Business Is Doing Well Says Revenue Minister
Ottawa May 10 Revenue Minister McCann told the commons that business, despite taxes, is generally improving since before the war and often better than during the war. He noted the 1947 48 budget had no immediate gifts for business though excess profits tax will be removed at year end. He cited substantial profits after taxes. The session passed emergency control bills incl a wheat board extension to 1950 to fulfill a 600 million bushel UK contract and a custodian of enemy property power bill. Veterans receive full priority on home building materials with relaxed completion rules.
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OTTAWA
McCann
commons
Canadian Wheat Board
United Kingdom
MacKinnon
senate
ang
Howe
Materialism May Detonate A-Bomb in Toronto
H Birchard Taylor of Philadelphia warned at the Engineering Institute of Canada that materialism fosters envy greed and colossal conflict. He argued mankind’s peace hinges on restoring society’s moral core and reducing the glorification of status possessions and power.
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TORONTO
H. Birchard Taylor
Philadelphia
Engineering Institute of Canada
Philadelphia La Scala Opera Company
Birchard
Shoot To Kill Plea Refused by Shanghai Mayor
In Shanghai on May 10, a shop owner pressed for permission to shoot to kill if mobs attacked, but Mayor K. C. Wu refused and pledged police protection. Rice rioting continued at a large scale with workers striking over wages and rising costs, disrupting government communications.
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SHANGHAI
K. c. Wu
Shanghai Rice Dealers Guild
Chinese government ratio administration
gmvernoxnt
PICK MCSAS CE
Rich Farm Land Flooded In NE
Swirling flood waters cover hundreds of acres of rich farmland in the St John river valley as the 399 mile stream rises. Motorists on Route No 2 from Saint John to Edmundston encounter foot-deep water along the highway while the St John overflows its banks. Cold weather continues with below freezing forecasts as melting snow reduces tributary inflow.
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FREDERICTON
St. John river
New Brunswick
Saint John
Edmundston
Quebec
St. John
St. John's
Faulty Altimeter Readings Blamed for Shannon Crash
The United States Civil Aeronautics Board blamed faulty altimeter readings for the Dezember 28 Trans World Constellation crash near Shannon Airport. Nine passengers and four crew members were killed.
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DUBLIX
United States Civil Aeronautics Board
Shannon airport
Churchill Decorated by France in Medaille Militaire
Winston Churchill was awarded France’s Medaille Militaire in a ceremony at the Hotel des Invalides Cour d’Honneur. Thousands of French spectators cheered as Spahi cavalry and French infantry lined the square while Premier Ramadier pinned the medal. Canadian ambassador George Vanier attended along with other officials and the Soviet embassy diplomatic corps observed.
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ROSS MUNRO
PARIS
Ramadier
Vie
Ramadier U
George Vanier
Canada
Opposition to Dividing Up Indian Reservations
An Indian delegation from Saskatchewan told the joint parliamentary committee on Indian affairs there was strong opposition to subdividing reserves for settlement of Indian veterans. They urged grants be given to native veterans outside the land settlement plan, with John Tootoosis of Poundmaker seeking abolition of the allotment provision and proposing a $2.00 grant without land settlement.
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OTTAWA
Saskatchewan
joint parliamentary committee on Indian affairs
Modification Efforts Fail in Greek Turkish Aid Plan
Washington reports the House and Senate overwhelming approval of a $400 million Greek Turkish aid measure intended to counter Communist influence. The legislation, passed 287 to 107 in the House after Senate approval on April 22, moves toward Truman for signature, with plans to begin aid to Greece and Turkey as British support wanes and dollar credits run low.
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WASHINGTON
United States administration
house of representatives
senate
house
Truman
Greece
state department
Lawrence Smith
Rep
Wis
United States
Smith
mi 7
Boe
Faith Healer Begins Daily Talks and Prayers
Palm Springs Calif May 10 A faith healer Avak Hagoptar from Iran has begun daily talks and prayers at the Arakelian home. He will see only family members during ministrations and plans at least one daily session with 37 year old Arakelian, son of Mullonaire Vinther tikor Arakelian, amid a noted departure from prior rest plans.
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PALM SPRINGS
Calif
Avak Hagoptar
Iran
Vaurh irkaelian
tal Arakelian
Vak
Arakelian
Mullonaire
Vinthertikor Arakelian
Press Abolition of Butter Rationing Discussed in Ottawa
A delegation from the Canadian Dairy Farmers of Canada and the Agriculture of Canada pressed for abolition of butter rationing and ceiling prices on all dairy products with substantial floor prices. John Ballantyne, vice president, said farmers are dissatisfied and that the recent price increases fail to cover rising costs, warning of potential herd reductions and a drop in production.
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OTTAWA
Canadian oration of Agriculture
Dairy Farmers of Canada
Gardiner
John Ballantyne
Female Hat Factory Workers Walk Off in Wage Protest
Medicine Hat Alberta May W. reports female employees at the Dominion Glass Factory walked out in protest of the five cent wage increase given to male workers yesterday. About 14 women on three shifts are affected. Women workers earn six and a half cents an hour. No further details available until Monday.
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MEDICINE HAT
Alta
C.F
Hominion Glas
Moscow’s Politburo Power Seen Dominant in Soviet
Ross Munro reports from Moscow on Premier Stalin and the Politburo as the core of Soviet rule. He notes the vast sacrifices by citizens, strict press control, and the elite privileges enjoyed by leaders, with democracy treated as a Kremlin concept. The piece frames the Politburo as the driving force behind policy while Parliament remains sidelined.
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Ross Munro
C.P
Moscow
Council of Foreign Ministers
LOXDON
Soviet Union
Stalin
Soviet
osharpist
Rusia
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Communist Party of the Union of Republics — works
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Kremlin
mmain
claxer
far
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Ss ITALK “DEMOCRACY
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Communist party
Supreme Soviet
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rament
proposa
Russia
World Bank Approves France Loan Amid War Recovery
The World Bank grants France a 250 million loan for 30 years at high interest to modernize war torn industry. Credit National receives the funds guaranteed by France. part funds steel, transport, and aviation upgrades including a modern strip mill and new locomotives and ships. Eight other countries seek 2.055 billion in loans as the bank expands lending.
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WASHINGTON
world bank
France
AENAFICAR
U.S
Credit National
republic of France
Senate panel backs peace pact for Italy in 13 to 0 vote
Washington May 10 The senate foreign relations committee approved the Italy peace treaty in a 13 to 0 vote. The measure now goes to the full senate as officials hailed it as the best possible compromise. A similar vote on Romania Hungary and Bulgaria pacts was expected. Final approval by the big four would end occupation troops except for communications forces in the Russian zone of Austria.
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WASHINGTON
Italy
United States
Fricay
senate foreign relations committee
senate
Romania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Truman
biz
Austria
USSR Seeks Independent Palestine at UN
In Lake Success New York on May 19 the USSR pushed a 27 drive at the United Nations for Palestine independence within six months. The 55 member committee debated a Soviet plan for an inquiry commission to propose establishing an independent Palestine, potentially for assembly action in September if Britain accepts the mandate and the decision. Arab and Jewish voices clashed as Henry Kazan warned the mandate endangers Middle East peace while the Jewish Agency pressed for free Jewish immigration to build a home in Palestine.
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LAKE
N.Y
Russia
United Nations
Palestine
Holy Land
United Nations inquiry commission
con
assembly
Great Britain
League of Nation
Arab hider committee
Henry Kazan
Middle East
Jewish agency
Newfoundland Delegation Dissappointed in London Arrival
The Daily Graphic reports a seven man Newfoundland delegation left London bitterly disappointed after discussions on Newfoundland's future. Maj. P. J. Cassin criticizes the reception as insulting while the Dominions Office takes a grave view. Delegation heads home yesterday with talks of options including joining Canada or the United States to be explored.
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LONDON
The
Daily Graphic
Newfoundland
United States
Maj. P. J. Cassin
Addison
dominions
Newton
Canada
Ottawa
Seagull eggs sought as hens' eggs scarce in London
May 10 report from London theaters notes Britons, facing tight egg rationing, turn to seagull eggs for sale at six shillings a dozen, a price equal to about 120 dollars in today’s market.
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LONDON
Quebec Legislature Prorogues Third Session After 165 Bills
Multiple brief items report on the proration of Cutbec's 2nd legislature after a three month session passing 165 bills. Other notes cover a near-ending search for the missing Transit Canada Airlines plane, US opposition to a Russian Palestine inquiry plan, Trans-Canada Air Line layoffs in Winnipeg, record May and July futures on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange, and dates for first regional hearings on a rail rate increase. Also noted: US Marines end duty in Peiping after 39 years and Brazilian Army sergeants arrested for a military plot per Rio de Janeiro reports.
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QUEBEC
C.P
Cutbec
T.C.A
VANCOUVER
Canada Airlines
PALESTINE
LAKE SUCCESS
N.Y
United States
United Nation
WINNIPEG
Trans-Canada Air Line
TLAS
Winniprr
OTTAWA
Board of Transport Commissioners
Charlottetown
Halifax
Saint John
decknd lates
aid
PEIPING
TIENTSIN
RIO DE JANEIRO
uees- Mer Diarre de Noticias
Getalio Vargan
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