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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 20, 1949
Page
1
Reports say Communist batteries east of Shanghai struck the old French quarter, killing at least six civilians and wounding ten. A separate garrison communique claimed two Communist companies failed to seize a radio transmitter near Woosung sector after brief shelling.
W. W. Scott of the city won the CCF nomination for Lethbridge in the current federal election, by a second ballot margin at the Labor Temple. J. Galt was the rival candidate after the second ballot as the party structured its campaign.
The article outlines Harold Wilson's rapid ascent in the British government. It notes his roles as president of the Board of Trade and minister of works in the 1940s, his youth at appointment, and key steps joining cabinets, with details on his early life and career trajectory.
Berlin dispatch reports Britain the United States and France enter the Paris foreign ministers conference May 28 with stronger leverage than at Yalta. Western Germany shows economic and political recovery while Russia faces a weakened bargaining position as Allies align on policy.
William A. Magee, 102, plans to move as landlady Mrs. Zina Heibrisch refuses eviction and offers to annex his apartment to her home. She insists he has nothing to worry about, citing their old friendship.
Western Germany’s western occupation zones ratified a constitution uniting 11 states into a federal republic. Eight states voted yes amid Communist opposition. Bavaria voted no but kept rights to join upon others’ ratification. Ratification accelerates a west German government by mid July and strengthens Western powers ahead of Paris talks.
About 186 Alaska natives stranded on a high point by the Arctic Circle as the Yukon River flood spreads toward Fort Yukon and Fairbanks. Four twin Mustangs will attack the ice jam with 500 pound bombs if evacuation fails, while a 47 plane drops food and blankets to isolated refugees.
The Herald announces added telephone numbers for departments effective May. New listings include Display Advertising 4947 and Circulation 2011. The Accounting and Business Offices shift from $20 to new lines. Callers are asked to use the designated numbers and may paste this into their telephone directory.
In Lac Ste. Anne narrows rough weather capsized a fishing boat killing two brothers John and Leo Letendre. The body recovered yesterday, but which brother was found remained unclear as rescue workers continued dragging efforts.
Harold Powers of Halifax, a seaman aboard the strike-bound Cumberland County, was killed in Capetown when struck by an automobile. Companion seaman Bryce was injured and driver Walter Frewen appeared in court for a preliminary hearing on culpable homicide charges.
Prime Minister St Laurent, closing a two week campaign along Canada’s Maritime coast, framed a national security and prosperity mandate. George Drew warned of disastrous outlook without US Western recovery support while Coldwell criticized housing policy and CBC propaganda.
Ottawa report to the North West Territories council describes a shadow of the 1919 killer influenza. Dr. P. E. Moore warns the Arctic area faces a deadly virus with similar symptoms to a common cold and urges limiting travel and monitoring air routes. He notes Cambridge Bay’s outbreak was controlled with penicillin, and officials discuss disinfection of aircraft to halt spread.
Athens May 20 archbishop Damaskinos longtime regent of Greece died suddenly at 58 after months of poor health. The six foot four inch black bearded primate who led Greece as regent from 1944 to 1946 suffered heart trouble and his death occurred amid the country’s political transition following liberation and return of the king.
The agriculture department arranged price supporting loans to United States wheat growers for the 1949 crop harvested before the official marketing season. Temporary loan rates average about 2. a bushel nationwide compared with last year's average of 2. The rates for No hard winter wheat are 2.16 at Kansas City and Los Angeles and 2.26 at Galveston Texas.
The dispatch notes renewed Soviet charges that Western governments aim to destroy the Soviet economy. Berlin rail workers threaten strikes over delayed wages while the Soviets announce a temporary ban on Western movement to Berlin, with limited permits for some routes and ambiguous Western cooperation.
A winter storm sweeps the San Gabriel and San Bernardino ranges, bringing fresh snow to Big Bear Valley and higher elevations. Nineteen inches expected in the mountains with light accumulations elsewhere. Local crews urge caution on mountain roads.
News brief notes fire danger peaking in northern Saskatchewan with five new outbreaks in 24 hours. Fraser River floods recede in British Columbia while Alberta and Manitoba report improving conditions. A separate item recalls a guard wounded and others injured in a gun incident.
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