Mine Blasts Kill Officers In Palestine Rail Attacks
Mines planted by the Jewish underground damaged Palestine railway lines around Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, killing two British officers, wounding five, and injuring a train worker. Explosions disrupted service from Haifa and damaged bridges while authorities arrested two Jews in northern Palestine with weapons and mines.
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JERUSALEM
Palestine
Moly Land
Tel Aviv
United Nations Assembly
Acre
Halfa-Jaffa
Rehovot
Haifa
rain
Sarafand
garrison motion Bistare theatre
Three Are Held In Hamilton Hold Up
In Hamilton on May 15 three men were held after a daylight payroll robbery at the National Sewer Pipe Company netting about $1000. A stolen car was recovered. Within hours police arrested a man using the name William Russell, 20, and detained five others for questioning. Two men entered the office, fired a rifle at cashier Helen Tufford, and demanded the payroll. The cashier hid 30 pay envelopes under ledgers and then returned with the rest. A bolt-action rifle and a payroll box matching the stolen one were found in a staff house room. Names of the two held for questioning were not released.
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HAMILTON
Naional
William Russell
Helen Tufford
H. F. Dingledine
Dingledine
Miss Tufford
The Left Hand Corner on 17th Century Tolls and Tales
A fragmentary item references The Guelph Mercury's note that in 1695 England taxed bachelors from 1 shilling to 12 pounds 10 shillings annually to remain single and mentions Rome and Spartan women. A stray New Yorker note recounts minor billing quirks over a three cent bill and a two cent payment, ending with a reference to a back page continuation.
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Guelph Mercury
England
Rome
Pampered Air Mascot Camouflage Roams Airports
In Toronto on May 15, word spreads about Camouflage known as Cam the pampered mascot cat. The famed feline has the run of Malton airport and has traveled more miles than many pilots, endlessly shuttled to Winnipeg or Montreal for a gag and back to Toronto by freight men who feed her and then move her on.
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TORONTO
Cam
Malton
Winnipeg
Montreal
U N Sets Up Commission on Palestine Inquiry
The United Nations assembly formed an eleven member neutral Palestine inquiry commission and adjourned its 18 day session. Arab protests erupted as five Arab states rejected an interim truce while the panel investigates this summer. The vote on the Palestine resolution was 46 to 7 with one abstention and one absent. The commission will conduct on the spot inquiries and report to the September assembly. A separate truce proposal was approved with Arab states abstaining.
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NEW YORK
United Nations assembly
Palestine inquiry commission
Holy Land
inquiry commission
assembly
Palestine
Syria
Egypt
Lebanon
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Afghanistan
Stani
general assembly
3 Die As Building Falls Into Hole
ELKO Nev May 15 Three people were killed and four injured when a two story brick apartment business building crashed into an adjoining excavation. Sheriff C L Smith identified the dead as Ralph Nielsen Beatrice Nielsen and Mrs Robert Norris. The Sperrys suffered shock and bruises as diggers continued beneath wreckage believing all occupants accounted for. Mrs Sperry recalled theterrible hailstorm outside as walls collapsed and dust choked her.
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ELKO
Nev
C. L. Smith
Ralph Nielsen
Beatrice Nielsen
Nielsen
Robert. Norris
W. A. Sperry
Vernal Jones
Mrs. Sperry
Wallace Charges Politics in May Speech in Chicago
Henry A. Wallace denounced political manipulation of Europe’s misery and urged a $150 billion program to expand American exports and investments worldwide. He said peace hinges on a major effort to restore the world economy using American resources, warning the Truman doctrine could lead to war but not peace. The address was for a Progressive Citizens of America event. The article also notes a separate London dispatch about French sailors aiding a stricken vessel during English gales, with the French crew refusing rescue charges.
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CHICAGO
Henry A. Wallace
jnst
Europe
MWinsis Chapter
Progressive Citizens of America
Wallace
LONDON
England
Shilo Camp to become a modern army town in Canada
At Shilo Camp Manitoba soldiers and civilians draft plans for a permanent artillery home that mirrors a town with beauty parlors a schoolhouse and modern services. The community will feature regimental institutes employing civilians and profits directed to local improvements as plans for permanent married quarters unfold.
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SHILO CAMP
Man
lfe
Canada
Manitoba
Deep River
Ont
Shilo
Camp
Hughes
Brandon
Winnipeg
Stilo Camp
Admiral Layton not to face action over conscripts remark
London May 15 Reuters reports Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton will not face disciplinary action for calling conscripts into the navy a nuisance during remarks to the Frobisher crew and cadets. John Dugdale said the admiralty regretted the statement though Layton stressed obedience to government conscription policy.
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LONDON
Reuters
admiralty
Geoffrey Layton
Portsmouth
Frobisher
John Dugdale
commons
Layton
Three-Man Commission to Oversee $6.3 Million Rocky Mountain Watershed Plan
Edmonton May 15 A new 25 year agreement between Alberta and the Dominion Government provides for conservation of the eastern rocky watershed at about 400000 dollars annually. A three man commission will handle capital improvements of 6300000 from the Dominion. The plan aims to restore beneficial natural conditions, not reservoirs, with priorities on fire prevention including roads trails lookout towers and radio lines. Robson Black of Montreal CMAA president addressed the Alberta section meeting in Edmonton attended by twenty board members.
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EDMONTON
C.P
Alberta
Dominion
Canadian Forestry Association
Rocky Mountain
Robson Black
Montreal
natonal
C.F.A
R. P. Purdy
Calgary
forestry association
Wife of French Artist Victim of Attacker
The body of Mrs. Paul R. Refoule a 31-year-old wife of a French artist was found face-up in Peachtree creek in Atlanta. Police said she appeared strangled by rope though none was found and her shoes were bound with shoelaces. Signs of a struggle marked the sandy banks and her dress was raised with underclothes missing.
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ATLANTA
Paul R. Refoule
Peachtree creek
France
Gasper proposes Orlando as premier in Italy
In Rome on May 15 Alcide de Gasperi, who resigned with his cabinet, said he proposed Vittorio Emanuele Orlando to head Italy's new government. He stated the proposal was made in a conference with Enrico De Nicola. Orlando, a WWI premier, remains independent in politics as Christian Democrats seek to govern while Communists and Socialists are kept outside.
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ROME
Alcide de Gasperi
Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
Taly
De Gasper
cident
Enrico de Nicola
Orlando
de Gasperi
Christian Democrats
MacArthur To Remain At Pest In Tokyo
Gen. MacArthur stated in written answers that he will stay in Tokyo until the job is finished and will not transfer occupation duties to civilian agencies before the peace conference. He denied rumors of resignation and would remain as long as negotiations with Japan continue.
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TOKYO
MacArthur
wntt
Japan
Joe Fromm
World Report
Recall Viceroy Mountbatten Called Home for Consultations
London reports the government recalls Viscount Mountbatten, viceroy of India, for consultations on transferring power to Indians. He will return on a short visit and head to New Delhi by June 2 for talks with Indian leaders, then resume duties. In China, Nanking notes a May 15 push to crush Communists in Shantung province as troops maneuver.
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LONDON
NANKING
Shantang
Suburban Ghost Case Leaves Forest Hill Residents Alarmed
Forest Fill residents report persistent disturbing noises from three homes over several months. Investigators conclude a single man at work caused the sounds during his shifts, ending when he left, with the district describing the disturbances as a substantial form of alleged proof.
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TORONTO
King Pledges Empire Unity at Guildhall Address
King at a Guildhall luncheon pledges to promote empire unity through travel and understanding. He cites South Africa’s visit and Commonwealth strength, praising Canada Australia and New Zealand for aiding Britain’s recovery. Monarchains express gratitude for sworn solidarity amid postwar rebuilding. Poland charges Ukrainian insurgents are being trained abroad, including in the United States Canada and occupied Germany zones.
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STUART UNDERHILL
LONDON
South Africa
Guildhall
Guidhall
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
Commonwealth partnership
Commonwealth
Empire
POLE
Poland
Leon Chajn
United States
Germany
Government plans all-out troops push in Germany
British occupation troops are expected to launch an all-out operation to crush the black market blamed for Germany’s food crisis. Bevin prepared a zonal plan for immediate action, with cabinet approval anticipated. Bi zonal rations may be cut to 1130 calories daily, effective May 25 for four weeks, as food shipments from the United States aim to relieve shortages.
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Bevin
ONDON
A.P
Germany
house of commons
War Cost Is 20 Billions
OTTAWA May 15 The government estimated Canada’s war and immediate postwar costs at 20,255,865,996 dollars. Figures show expenditures by war appropriations from 1939-40 through 1945-46 and wartime gifts, mutual aid, and loans to Allied countries totaling several billions, with debt and demobilization costs noted.
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OTTAWA
Canada
ws c.e
A. M. Nicholson
C.C.F
Mackenzie
United Kingdom
Greece
Australia
British West Indies
France
New Zealand
Russia
Belgium
Flood Waters Recede in North Area During Crisis
Flood waters threatening the Slave delta in the North West Territories receded slightly as crews plan to reach Jean River sawmill workers stranded on a roof since Tuesday. Royal Canadian Mounted Police and natives will push by canoe and motor launch once ice jams break. an aircraft was ordered to assess the situation.
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EDMONTON
North West
Jean River
Jean Hiver
Western Army Command
rhesolution
UNSW.T
Old Forte
Porte
Royal Canadian Mounted
Resoluion
Army
Yellowknife
Fort Smith
Slave River
Polish refugee earns 50 year dream degree at UBC
George Bulhak a 50 year old Polish refugee and artist becomes the oldest graduate at the University of British Columbia earning a Bachelor of Science in agriculture in Vancouver. Bulhak the son of famed patrier Thomas Bulhak survived two Russian revolts and 35 years in Siberia before fleeing Poland in 1923 via Lithuania. He fled with his wife to Canada after selling heirlooms to fund their voyage.
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VANCOUVER
IC.P
George Bulhak
University of
U.t
Poland
Lithuania
himelf
Canada
Food Crisis at a Glance across Germany and Allies
AP reports German food experts plan for shortages in three to four weeks with relief in sight. Stuttgart workers threaten general strike over a starvation diet and shorter work week. Bavarian union leaders pledge to curb strikes after a bread ration rise. London blames black market, vows to crush it. Hoover laments Germany’s failure to meet quotas harming the food supply program. Over 1.2 million tons of U S food to Germany scheduled for May to July.
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FRANKFURT
Germany
Stuttgart
food board
United States
Lucius D. Clay
Washington
Batterson
inta
Associated Press
MUNICH
LONDON
NEW YORK
Herbert Hoover
Bridging Germany’s grain gap hinges on taxpayers’ aid
Sydney Gamplel reports from London that Britain and the United States could fund Europe’s grain gap as Canada the United States and Argentina hold surpluses. Germany’s deficit stems from transport bottlenecks and administration, with improved harvests and restored Canadian inland navigation helping. The key is offering higher current prices to U.S. farmers to secure prompt delivery, potentially reducing July 1 carryover to avert a grain price boom.
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SYDNEY GAMPELL
LONDON
Reuters
Germany
Europe
United States
Canada
Argentina
Chicago
Washington
Two Men Die When Truck Overturns At Montreal
On May 15 a truck overturned after colliding with a locomotive on Steel Company of Canada property in Montreal. Gasoline tank explosion torched the drivers, who were not immediately identified.
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MONTREAL
C.P.J
Steel Company of Canada
TWISTER
INTERNATIONAL FALLS
TORONTO
Dominion Meteorological branch
Minn
CAPETOWN
Piete Carenage
South
Mrica
STRATIMORE
CALGARY
C.D
Strathmore high school
PENANG
Malaya
sang
Unanining
Kitten Intan
OTTAWA
uite
Mack Kenzie Ning
Stanky Lenis
Canada
Barbara Ann Scott
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