St Laurent surveys Manitoba flood area in spirit of resilience
Prime Minister St Laurent toured southern Manitoba flood zones from Winnipeg to Lake Winnipeg noting western spirit of enterprise remains strong. He met cabinet officials, discussed federal action on flood relief, and said Canada and the United States will consider recommendations from the international boundary water commission.
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WINNIPEG
St. Laurent
Manitoba
Grand Ferks
N.D
Lake Winnipeg
Ottawa
provincal
Aimister Gerson
Canada
United States
internat
cnal joi
commission
A. G . MecNaughten
George Spence
Regina
Orf
boundary water wed centre
Bere
North Dakota
Stephens
twin cities
Redwood
Provencher
BOARS
greater Winmper
Justice
Garson
Myr Garson
Louse Bridge
Elmwood
Eat Kildonan
St. Boniface
Red
Tiggins Ave
Left Hand Corner: Mutiny, Biblebeard, and a 1789 tale
A fragmented column titled The Left Hand Corner recounts a tale of mutiny and ships, citing a 1789 crew mutiny aboard the Bounty and tying to later references in 1941 1945. It mentions Captain Bligh, mutineer Alexander Smith, and Putugang or Putugirn figures in a stream of historical notices.
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tcawga Isang
P.otca
Sirs
Chester E Frenne
Hundluig
Frowe
Isiard
Frow
de cemscrieg
Piteg
Peruvian City Destroyed By Quake in Cuzco
IMA Peru May 22 AP report says an earthquake leveled much of Cuzco, killing 40 to 50 and injuring many. Officials rushed aid, communications were disrupted, and feared death toll could rise as rescuers search wrecked homes. Churches Santo Dominic and Belén fell, and 40 percent of buildings were damaged with 20 to 30 percent destroyed.
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IMA
Peru
Cuzco
Lima
Santo Dominic
Belen
National College
LaPalme Leads Quebec Libs Against Union Nationale
Georges Emile La Palme, 43, elected leader of the Liberal party in Quebec City to oppose the Union Nationale on a new social justice program. The convention, lasting two days, affirmed his leadership while George Marler, Liberal leader, criticized the Union Nationale for overspending the budget, noted at $33,060,000 for 1948.
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QUEBEC
Georges- Emile LaPalme
Union Nationale
La Palme
tobacco-groasing
Jolette
George Marler
Jencer
Pemiet Acelard Godbout
senate
Unien Nationale
Alberta firm backs oil pipeline to Pacific coast
Montreal May 22 The Champion Savings Corp announces it has secured backing for a 190000000 oil and natural gas pipeline from Alberta toward Vancouver to the Pacific coast. Lloyd R Champion, chairman, says New York bankers arranged funding for a 600000 oil venture and that Alberta government charter action is sought. The project would span about 108 miles, cost 190 million, and aim to yield royalty to Crown lands. This marks the fifth entry in Alberta’s race to build pipelines, with prior attempts blocked in Parliament.
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MONTREAL
senate
Champion Savings Corp
Mooni
Alberta Natreal
Lioyd R. Champion
Alperia
Pacific coast
Champon
New York
caner
Prudential Trust
Comper
Alberta
Vancouver
orcanner
finmanceq Maritime Centra
ara ab
Grenby aviation
Lid
Emrire
Alberta 2
pura oil
house ,of commons
Sons of Freedom Burn Two Barns Noted Destruction in Perrys Creek
In Nelson British Columbia on March 22, Radical Sons of Freedom reportedly burned two barns owned by Pete Bawoon near Perrys Creek, about 36 miles west. Five tons of hay burned. loss estimated at $1,030. Police arrested four teen men from a group of nearly 109, as onlookers, including 20 men and children, fled when approached.
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NELSON
B.C
cP — &m ke
Deukhebor
Radical Sons of Freedom
Perrys S cing
Pete Bawoon
A. Bawoobnena
Pete
Pull Kimekofi
burnea simre
sen
monuL
Bellevue Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Highway Crash
Sydney J Price of Bellevue faces manslaughter charges after a No 3 highways collision near Bellevue Saturday night killed 71 year old Munzy Laplaca, an employee of West Canadian Colliery. Laplaca died instantly while crossing the road at about 11 15 p m. Price appeared before Magistrate F S Radford and was remanded until May 30. Coroner Radford and RCMP officials at Blairmere lead the investigation.
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Sydney J. Price
Bellevue
RCMP
Munzy Laplaca
Laplaca
Price
F. S. Radford
R C
Calgary Tag Day Raises Over 16500 for Flood Relief
Calgary volunteers joined city clubs and associations to raise more than 16500 for the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund. Over 700 workers canvassed streets in relays, with 30000 tags issued by 9 am and 46000 more printed as demand outpaced supply.
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Calgary
Calgarians
Manitoba Fiood Relief Fund
Field Marshal Wavell Hospitalized After Abdominal Operation
London May 22 field marshal Viscount Wavell underwent a serious abdominal operation on May 5, his 67th birthday. A hospital bulletin said his relapse Sunday caused great anxiety. Wavell, a leading World War II commander and former Viceroy of India, is in serious condition.
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LONDON
Viscount Wavell
Viscount Wavel
North Ontario village accident kills six and injures seven
A truck carrying a fishing party collided with a transcontinental train at Verner Ontario, killing six people from River Vallée and injuring seven others. The crash occurred near midnight at a level crossing as the party returned home, with train crews unaware of the collision until reaching Sturgeon Falls. The injured include several from the same families. police describe crowded truck conditions on the homeward trip.
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TURGEON FALLS
Ont
Ontario
Verner
here
North Bay
River Valles
Eddie Cayen
Herve
Edouard Forget
Robert
Denise
Julien Cormier
Hector
Roger
Gerald Gray
Donat St. Martin
Canadian Pacific Railway
beteen
Sturgeon Falls
TORONTO
Canada
Kingston
Sault Ste. Marie
Sudbury
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Red Purge In Maritime Coal Union
GLACE BAY XS May 22 A purge within the Maritime Coal Miners Union produced two dramatic moves. President Freeman Jenkins announced the removal of B. Wade as director of research and education and declared Bob Stewart ineligible to run, likely returning Jenkins by acclamation as nominations closed. Wade vowed to seek a hearing, saying he was fired without reason after refusing to resign, while Stewart issued no comment. The 13,050 United Mine Workers District 26 members heard only brief statements.
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GLACE BAY
Usiior
Freeman Jenkins
B. Wade
Jenkins
Bob Stewart
United Mime Workers (C.I
Stewart
Wade
Wack
commerce department
Queen's University
Huneston
Mine Blast Toll 67 Stuns Ruhr Region
GELSENKIRCHEN Germany May 22 A mining disaster kills 67 coal miners at Ruhr sites with officials mourning the loss as rescue and investigation continue, signaling a grim anniversary strike in the region.
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GELSENKIRCHEN
Germany
Ruhr
Disaster at German coal mine kills 657 in blast and collapse
German officials report 657 dead and 30 injured after a mine explosion and flooding at Dahl Busch near Gelsenkirchen. Rescue teams worked through Sunday as authorities mourned and funds were raised for families.
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Gelsenkirchens
Dahlbusch nane Britih
pep
River Red Falls From Peak as Winnipeg Flood Eases
The Red River in Winnipeg and surroundings began easing its flood hold on May 22 as levels dropped to 80 feet at 1 pm CDT, the lowest since May 12. Officials say the fall should accelerate with little rain, though a long recovery remains with bridges out and flood control operations ongoing.
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Manitoba
Pine Falls
Red river
C.D.T
D. M. Stephens
Brig. R. E. A. Morton
Lie in Paris Meets Schuman in U N talks
Paris May 22 Foreign Minister Robert Schuman of France spoke with United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie for about an hour Saturday night. He refused to reveal his view on a proposed special security council meeting. Schuman said the issue must be discussed by all members. Lie had just returned from Moscow where he met Prime Minister Stalin amid rising Cold War tensions.
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PARIS
Robert Schuman
France
Trygve Lie
United States
security council
Schuman
Lie
U.N
Moscow
Stalin
Labor Govt To Try Rule For A Year In Britain
London May 22 Labour leaders map a strategy to rule for at least a year with a slim majority. They may delay a general election until autumn 1951 while eyes stay on avoiding a vote this fall amid Conservative pressure and illness fears. Deputy PM Morrison wins a tactical victory backing a later election, with Health Minister Bevan advocating bold socialist aims.
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LONDON
Prime Minster
co-operative movement
Dorming
Surrey
tme
Winston Churchill
Labor
MORRISON
Ferbert Morrison
Labor party
Aneurin Bevan 1
Alberta well completions near 100 percent in week
In Edmonton on May 22 ICP report drilling progress in Alberta with 17 of 18 completed wells going on production. The week lifts the year’s total to 273 wells including 100 oil wells, seven gas wells and 66 failures.
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EDMONTON
Alberta
Blasts Echo In South Amboy As Coast Guard Fixes Disaster Cause
News briefs report army mine clearing blasts echoing through South Amboy as coast guard officials work to fix Friday night disaster causes. Other items note S World Colonia tion Manager appointment, a Balm contractor for Bells River to Waterton Lakes highway, Lord Wavell in serious condition, St Laurent departing Winnipeg for Ottawa, rising mine blast deaths to 71, and a London tornado leaving 500 homeless.
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API
coast guard
LAUDER
S.WORLD
EDMCSTON
P. M. sander
St. Mars and
Milk Rivers
sander
Lethbridge
LORD WAVELL
LONDON
Reuters
India
Lord Wavsell
Middle East
PLM
WINNIPEG
OTTAWA
St. Laurent
Trans-Cantada Ar Lines
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