Crest Still At Peak But Is Leveling Off
The Red River flood near Winnipeg shows cresting and potential gradual decline after days of rising water. Officials warn protecting dikes weaken as rain remains unlikely but a heavy valley-wide downpour could threaten. River at 7 am today measured 39.2 feet with a one-tenth foot rise in the prior 43 hours.
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Red river
torach
Winnipeg
trrcbl
Tweny
Winnipegvers
genema'ly
Winipex
Army For Western Europe to Form a Permanent Defense Body
London May 17 The Atlantic council agrees to Night set up a permanent defense organization to supervise western defenses. The plan envisions a supreme defense chiefs group at its head and a directive to defense and finance committees. US pressure pushes for a unified international army under the Atlantic pact with focus on economic strength and political ties.
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LONDON
Atlantic council
west
The Left Hand Corner Shark Fishing Tactics
The Left Hand Corner offers dangerous shark fishing methods described in detail. Readers learn tying lines to shells, baiting with meat, and using a club or knife during rapid chases. The piece notes risks and requires practice, ending with a teaser for continued guidance on Page 23.
Howe Reaches London For Wheat Talks
Canadian Trade Minister C D Howe arrived in London for Anglo Canadian wheat negotiations beginning tomorrow after the current four year contract expires July 31. He is joined by George McIvor of the Canadian Wheat Board as Britain weigh options to ease loaf quality and adjust flour extraction rates amid industry lobbying.
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LONDON
C. D. Howe
Canada
George Mclivor
Canadian Wheat Board
Howe
National Association of Bcritish and
Irish Millers
United Kingdom
Canada House
Cancer Fund Drive Shifts To Manitoba Flood Relief
London Ontario May 17 The Canadian Cancer Society suspended its current drive for funds to focus on flood relief for Manitoba victims. The cancer fund drive will resume once Manitoba's need is alleviated and assessed as serious.
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LONDON
Ont
Canadian Cancer Society
Manitoba
Favors Rai Nationalization of Railways Urged by PEI
Ottawa May 17 Crown news reports Prince Edward Island backs railway nationalization as a cure for Canada’s rail problems. J O C Campbell deputy attorney general predicts eventual general government ownership of carriers including the Canadian Pacific Railway and urges the commission to recommend it now. He says the present system has never worked.
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OTTAWA
Prince Edward Island
royal commission on transportation
Canada
J. O. C. Campbell
Canadian Pacific Railway
Campbell
Want Yeu Million In Flood Fund
Winnipeg relief drive launches with H W Manning urging a ten million dollar minimum to avert mass misery for Red River Valley victims. Daily receipts reach 113457 as Gracie Fields and others contribute, tracing support from Toronto and Italy amid flood relief effort.
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WINNIPEG
H. W Manning
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund
Red River Valley
Commission to report on Quebec fires announced
Ottawa May 17 Prime Minister St Laurent announced in the commons that the federal and Quebec governments will form a commission to report on financial assistance for those affected by the recent fires in Fumoushi and Cabano. Eng A Thenaul will represent the federal government and Edouard Laurent the provincial treasurer’s department will represent Quebec.
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OTTAWA
St. Laurent
Gay i the commons
Quebec
Fumoushi
Cabano
Eng
Thenaul
Edouard Laurent
Winnipeg floodway plan eyed to ease food shortage
Premier Douglas Campbell outlined a 20 mile long floodway as the city’s feasible flood control solution. The project would run east of Winnipeg, about 50 feet wide at the bottom, with two to three years to complete and cost several million dollars. National importance and potential cross border integration with the Red River valley were noted, though no US cooperation was officially discussed.
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WINNIPEG
Douglas L Campbell
Manitoba
funes
Campbell
Greater
LCL
Stephens
mines and resources
Fremier Campbell
Minnesot- North Dakota
Reg River
rapid
Soviet Threat To N W Alaska Grows As Diomede Powers Weaken
Canadian Press report from Rince Rupert B C May 17 says Soviet moves near Alaska include evacuations on Diomede Island and possible arming of the small Diomede as situational prelude. Eskimo detentions and Arctic defense concerns cited. US bases Rumored to be abandoned at Nome and Shemya while Nome Ladd Field Bilson and Elmendorf remain key long range air fields.
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RINCE RUPERT
B.C
Alaska
big Diomede island
Bering Sea
little Diomede island
United States
Diomede
U.S
Diomede island
Nome
Shemya
Aleutian Islands
Ladd
Fairbanks
Bilson
Elmendorf Field
Anchorage
RCMP to Help Curb Doukhobor Disturbances in BC
Ottawa May 17 Justice Minister Garson announced in the commons that a Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment will be sent to British Columbia to quell Doukhobor disturbances. The force includes an officer and 21 men, traveling from Alberta to assist after a BC interior bridge burning incident. The detachment will operate under the BC commissioner of police.
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OTTAWA
Garson
commons
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
British Columbia
nee
Iush Columbia
attorney-generai ae
Alberta
O L. Jones
CCF
Yale
Deukhobe
KOM
BC commissioner of police
Smallwood in Edmonton May 17 discussion on empire links
Edmont on May 17 political discourse references Smallwood and Mackenzie King era language. The report mentions Canada’s stance toward the UK, federal leaders, and possible wartime or postwar economic ties, with emphasis on national unity and constitutional questions.
Quadruplets Die After Birth in Kirksville Hospital
In Kirksville Missouri on May 1, four newborns from Mrs Dean Potter died within hours of birth. Karen Sue weighed one pound and died at 5 07 am, Roland Lee at 3 45 pm, Roy Fan at 8 15 pm, and Sharon Ann at 9 50 am. The 20 year old mother was reported in good condition by hospital attendants.
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KIRKSVILLE
Dean Potter
Karen Sue
Roland Lee
Roy Fan
sharin Ann
Lie hopeful over talk with Stalin about cold war
May 17 AP Lie told reporters in Moscow he had no reason to be dissatisfied with talks with Prime Minister Stalin and other high Russian leaders. The UN secretary-general said he exchanged views on the general international situation, Chinese representation in the UN, the cold war, and international control of atomic energy. He regretted he could not give more details and noted the talks must stay confidential for results. A final judgment on his Save U X mission would take two to three months or longer.
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Theve Lie
Moscow
Stalin
Lie
U.N
United Nations
Power Debates Post Office Authority In Parliament
Ottawa May 17 The commons debated government power over civil and military authority. Opponents faulted postmaster general power to halt mail for suspected fraud and urged law rather than whim. A committee will study defence legislation to unify service discipline and pension rules and allocate prize money.
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OTTAWA
The
commons
house
Clavion
Woman MP Ellen Fairclough elected in Hamilton West
The House of Commons will have a woman member as Mrs. Ellen Fairclough wins Hamilton West by election on Monday. A Progressive Conservative on her second parliamentary bid defeats the Liberal opponent. the CCF candidate trails behind.
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ELLEN FAIRCLOUGH
House of commons
Fairclough
Hamplton West
CCF
Republican Machine Upset In Pennsylvania
Governor Jim Duff won Pennsylvania's bitter primary, breaking the Grundy machine. Duff carried a broad statewide slate, defeating former US Senator Joseph R Grundy’s organization. Primary returns show Duff with about 758,574 votes to Grundy ally John C Kimakel's 309,673 for Senate, and Duff's governor ticket securing 624,286 to Jay Cooke's 440,401.
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PHILADELPHIA
Jim Duff
Penns tvana
Duff
United Stats senate
grtesnor
Joseph R Grundy
Grundy
egist
Pennsylvania
Duil
John C Kimakel
John S Fine
Jay Cooke
Fire damages Dominion Knitting plant in Winnipeg
A large fire in Winnipeg caused about 200000 dollars in damage to the Dominion Knitting Company plant on Adelaide Street. Fire Chief S J Sellar said most loss was to the knitting machinery room on the first floor.
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WINNIPEG
Dominion Knitting Company
Adelaide street
S. J. Sellar
Canadian Life Insurance Officers Meet Ends With New President
At the annual meeting of the Canadian Life Insurance Officers Association the securities and resources discussion highlighted demand for capital. G C Cumming was elected president succeeding H L Guy of Waterford Ont, to lead the association and organize strategy for insuring Canadian financial stability.
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JOE Esme
ff Canada
Canadian Life In
Canadian Life In-urace
ioc
Capace
Canada
Brétas az
Graenas
G C Cumming
pes
Moopardh L.te Ascurarce
Bax
asaceanen
Weather Report From Winnipeg March Storm Update
Winnipeg weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions along Hooded Roc River Valley with heavy rain overnight. North Dakota saw about one inch. upper valley reported similar amounts. southern Manitoba less than a quarter inch. Forecast calls for cloudy skies with intermittent sun and little temperature change. Winds remain strong as morning sun breaks through patchy clouds.
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WINNIPEG
weather bureau
Roc River
North Dakota
Manitoba
Tedar
St Laurent names fact finding flood commission
Prime Minister St Laurent announced in the commons the appointment of a fact finding commission to investigate the Manitoba floods of 1950 and to determine the necessary federal grant. The panel will assess damage, emergency needs, and costs to aid Manitoba and Wanitebs in restoration and prevention. Bruce Shaw and J B Carswell named as members.
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GTAWA
CPI
St. Laurent
Manitoba
Fraser Valley
Dominmion
Briish Columpia provincal
catn
government of
D Bruce Shaw
Winnipeg
J. B. Carswell
Vancouver
Carswell
provincal
Acad
Mir St. Laurent
isom
Atuee
United Kingdom
Western Allies Veto on West German Civil Service
Bonn Germany May 7 The western allies vetoed a West German civil service action as part of a broader policy shift. Three foreign ministers urged forthright steps toward eastern and central European matters amid ongoing tensions.
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BONN
Germany
Shell Cil Plan Expenditure Jump and Land Reserve Report
Major Shell companies in Alberta plan spending exceeding $7 million this year with over 1,000,000 acres under reservation in the north country. Edmonton reports Gilbert will appeal his second murder sentence for Sam Kee as Al Dubdenski comes forward. Manitoba flood relief tops $3,000 while Alberta designates funds for evacuees. Manitoba flood drives cofferdam blasting risk. Comox eyes imprisonment of Doukhebor terrorists. Moose hunting banned in Alberta due to moose migration. John Stewart McTavish, 83, prominent High River rancher, dies in Calgary.
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SHELL
Vberta
GILBERT
EDMONTON
Joseph Gilbert
sam Kee
Alet Dubdenski
ALBERTA
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