10 May 1971
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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 10, 1971
Page
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Damage from the lowest May temperature in 21 years is being examined after readings showed 16 degrees above freezing. The frost lasted 10 hours overnight, threatening flowers vegetables and fruit crops with potential damage across the region.
Ottawa May 10 Agriculture Minister Gardiner told the commons Canada may keep beef cattle exports to Britain for three to four years rather than return to the U S market He noted Britain could offer as good a price as the United States and hinted Canada might sign long term contracts to supply Britain Canada previously ranked second in the British market A. Ross pressed reopening the U S market to US buyers to exploit that large market The minister recalled 1942 export prohibitions to protect Canadian meat during wartime and said price ceilings would have collapsed without keeping beef at home The note ends with continued coverage on page two.
The St Thomas Times Journal notes an National Geographic article by Peter Muir showing India’s people identify by language religion or region not as Indians. It argues India lacks unity, with Hindus Muslims Sikhs Parsis and others living separate identities and communities under British rule.
A general Arab strike in the Middle East halted business in key cities as protests against the British American inquiry on Palestine spread. Four wounded from two bombs exploded in Jewish stores in Beirut. Cairo closed shops and tram service, with troops patrolling. In Alexandria and Iraq the stoppage was widespread, while in Palestine the Arab Higher Committee denounced the inquiry and urged independence. Police fired buckshot at stone throwers outside Azhar Mosque amid demonstrations.
Braheholm to Halifax carries survivors from the schooner Ermine after it was rammed and sunk by the Swedish freighter off Cape Breton in heavy weather. Seven seafarers drowned. Captain Victor Bear and six others missing as rescue details remain sparse. The Ermine, from Saint Pierre and Miquelon, sailed for overhaul when the collision occurred. Braneholm diverted to Halifax after rescuing Ermine crew members.
Ottawa May 10 Rene Jutras urged in the commons that the federal department of agriculture make the sugar beet industry an integral part of agricultural production. He said the department should publicize benefits to farming as a whole since beets supply sugar molasses and cattle feed and the industry should be brought under federal agriculture oversight.
Calgary May 10 Lawrence Ross Barrs a 21 year old was remanded for trial in higher court on a charge of perjury and one of retailing stolen property when he appeared in police court this morning before Magistrate DC Sinclair Bail of 2000 was continued Next sitting of criminal assizes opens May 27
Lt General Guy Simonds testified in a Canadian army court martial that the requisitioning of Amsterdam premises by Brigadier Lister was a trifling offence at one time. He said he considered adding a memo to Lister’s file and noted officers should meet high integrity standards. Simonds also described his Holland living arrangements and staffing to support retirements and security during Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s potential visit.
OTTAWA May 199 The 1 230 000 600 loan to Britain Thursday gained support from three senators and faced one vote against by Senator Wisnart Robertson government leader who sponsored the second reading. Senator Sir Thomas Chapais opposed saying it was beyond Canada is means, while Senator G G McGeer suggested interest free repayment. The bill remained under discussion as the senate adjourned until Friday.
Canadian Sugar Factories Ltd announces a new ultra modern sugar beet plant near Barnwell to serve Taber, Barnwell and Coaldale areas. The facility will slice 1500 tons of beets daily, cost about 2.256 million dollars, and aim to be ready for the 1948 beet crop. Engineering starts immediately, with construction likely two years due to machinery delays.
Ottawa May 10 The Senate passed a 1.25 billion loan to the United Kingdom without recorded debate. Senator McLean urged repatriation of Canadian securities abroad while Senator Horner stressed aiding Britain but putting Canadians first. Acting Prime Minister Kinney said Usley will act as PM in his absence. tributes paid to Harry Leader Portage in Prairie with remarks from Mackenzie King and party leaders.
The Italian cabinet approved Crown Prince Humbert as king only until June 2, when the people will vote on continuing the monarchy. Humbert may sign decrees as king but cannot use the formal by Grace of God and will of the people. Victor Emmanuel abdicated after 43 years and sailed to Egypt amid Socialist and Communist opposition to Humbert. Greece plans a swift vote on its king as electoral lists are revised. Observers see the abdication as a move to influence the June plebiscite.
The Senate passes and sends to the House a 233,750,600 loan to Great Britain. By a 16 to 33 vote supporters say the measure would open the way to lifting currency and other trade restrictions. The chamber then moves to labor control legislation.
John L. Lewis proposed a 12 day truce starting Monday and urged local United Mine Workers to return to work if mines agree to retroactive pay increases for the future negotiations. The move followed Truman inviting leaders to a White House conference as the 36 day strike pressed the economy.
President Truman warned the United States coal strike is nearing a strike against the government and said various coping methods are under consideration. He indicated he would favor securing railroads if necessary to keep them running. No further details were provided.
Manila May 1072 A United States Air Force B 29 Superfortress soared to 39 356 feet with a 22 000 pound bomb load over Guam to set a new world altitude record for land planes in the 10 009 kilogram class The craft was piloted by Captain Arthur A Pearson from Tucson Arizona The previous record of 23 759 feet dated to 1938 and held by Karlheinz Kindermann of Germany was surpassed by the new flight announced by the United States Army Air Forces in the Pacific.
At Nuremberg May 10 the defense and British prosecutors clashed over Doenitz testimony about a 1943 proposal to occupy Spain with German Jeeps to gain bases for intensified warfare. The British alleged minutes captured by Allies showed Doenitz outlining plans, while Doenitz denied proposing occupation. The case also cited U-boat sinkings and the sinking of the Athenia with disputed warning practices.
Montreal police trapped Louis Arthur Levesque in a north end lane and he was shot in the chest. Detective Gerry Lawton, protecting the area, was wounded in the stomach but his steel vest prevented injury. News from Winnipeg reports a major blaze causing about 1060000 dollars in damage.
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