Roaring Battle Breaks in as Berlin Strike Spreads
The May 25 report details a Soviet-controlled German railway offer to pay west marks to settle the five day strike. Reichsbahn head Willy Kreikemeyer outlined fares for western sectors while the Allies moved to control western stations. Manitoba born Col James Stewart credited with calming the riot at Am Zoo station.
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Associated Press
Berlin
west Berlin
Reichsbahn
Willy Kreikemayer
Kreikemeyer
United States
Frank L. Howley
Geri ’nomic commission
Buch
James Stewart
Unopposed Red Forces Enter Shanghai Amid Citywide Battle
Communist troops advanced into Shanghai driving Nationalist forces toward bridges and outlying exits. Reds shelled key targets including the Szechuan road bridge and waveung fortress as government troops retreated. An estimated 8 million residents faced the rapid occupation by the Green-clad troops after dawn.
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Shanghai
Klangwan
Waveung fortress
Soochow Creek
Szechuan road
Yangtae
ar church Bella
Woosung
Australian serial ends after five years on air
The Lawtons wrapped up a five year run on ABC stations marking the end of the Australian serial The Lawtons. ABC Drama chief F D Clewlow noted its unique popularity repeating twice daily and the shift to housewives audience before extra evening airings were trimmed.
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Australian Broadcasting Commission
Dad and
Dave
3DB
Melbourne
Lawsons
F.D. Clewlow
ABC
Four-Power Control Plan Aims at German State Rebuild
Reported proposals from Vishinsky outline a new German central body under allied oversight, giving East Germany a voice while stripping West German self rule. The plan calls for Berlin city government reforms and Ruhr authority dissolution, with inclusion of Poland Czech and other borders in postwar governance. Western powers and allies reportedly reject the four power framework.
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PARIS
Russia
foreign ministers council
pon
Antref Hansleys
Berlin
chiesen
United States
auarestons
VISHINSKY
Bonn
east Germany
west Germany
allied control council
east
East Berlin
Ruhr -authority
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Germany
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Luxem
bourg
Quebec Union Nationale Leader Denies Federal Election Ties
Organizer Begin states that 75 percent of Quebec federal ridings see Union Nationale organizers among Progressive Conservative teams. He asserts the central Union Nationale organization has no involvement in the federal election and that the two parties operate as separate entities.
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QUEBEC
Duplessis
Union Naionals
Progressive Conservative
Union- Nati
UD. Begin
iso
rcolonization
Victoria Day Weather and Deaths Across Canada
The Victoria Day holiday brought mixed weather from sun in Montreal and Vancouver to overcast skies and chilly winds elsewhere. Ten deaths occurred across Canada during the day, with 46 for the long weekend. fireworks caused mainly minor blazes and a Windsor eye injury from a stray candle was noted. In Toronto crowds for sports and recreation reached 65 000, while a ceremony near Montreal honored war dead with prayers by Viscount Alexander at a field of honor. Eight BC deaths included four traffic fatalities and two drownings. a Vancouver woman’s body was found at English Bay with no signs of violence.
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Cansulan
Toronto
Montreal
Vancouver
Canada
Toronto fire department
Windsor
Cat
Brantford
Pointe Claire
Que
Alexander
Last Post fund
Quebec
St. Lawrence River
B.C
British Columbia
Ely Jesperson
English Bay beach
A. E. Snowden
Cargo plane crash lands in Berlin with no injuries
A C-87 strato freighter crashed at Berlin last night while carrying 20 percent baby food and flour. The United States cargo craft sustained no serious damage and no crewmen were hurt.
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BERLIN
United States
Attack on Victor Reuther Shocks Detroit Unions
Detroit reports an armed assailant wounded Victor Reuther, education director of the United Automobile Workers, at his home. Police seek two suspects in a renewed terror campaign linked to the Ford strike context. Walter Reuther survived a prior attempt. Windsor, Edmonton ties noted but connections denied.
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DETROIT
Victor Reuther
United "Automobile Workers Union
Walter
Reuther
U.A
WINDSOR
D.A.W
Canada
Allen
lahother
Waller
Victor
U.A.W
EDMONTON
Wil- Tam
Edmontontain
Ford Motor, Company
Merle Quick
Fisher
Alta
east
Quick
William Allen
Imperial Oil Eyes Edmonton to Lakehead Pipeline
Imperial Oil chairman H. Hewetson announced to the Regina Chamber of Commerce plans to extend the Edmonton to Regina pipeline 450 miles and then push a Regina to Lakehead link of about 750 miles. Estimated costs run near 45 million and 75 million respectively, with simultaneous development and a focus on reaching Great Lakes markets.
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Lakehead
Imperial Oil Head
Regina
Hewet~son
Iskehead
Edmonton-Regine
Hewetson
Alberta
wong
Great Lakes
Canada
United States
conation ANG
Iakeheld
Transportation Tieup Looms in British Columbia Cities
British Columbia's three major cities face a possible transport tie up as 3,000 British Columbia Electric Railway Company employees vote to strike in support of wage claims. The government supervised ballot rejected the conciliation board's recommendation for a 40 hour week, noting no take-home pay increase.
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VANCOUVER
British Columbia
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
ipa
argo
ogees
Britain Vows Retaliation Over Moscow Embassy Arrests
A foreign office spokesman said Britain will retaliate for the arrest of British embassy staff in Moscow including three Soviet wives. Measures include dropping favorable treatment of Soviet embassy employees in London and slowing visa grants to Russians issued by Moscow. The protest followed earlier Russian actions against embassy personnel and disappearances of several staff members.
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LONDON
foreign office
Britain
Moscow
Maurice Peterson
Andrei Vishinsky
Ademarr
Whitehead
Burke
Moscow radio
Russia
Feodor Gousev
Valukin
Margarete Yost
Miss Peters
Vishinsky
Miss. Peters
Postponed extradition hearing for fugitive Gerhart Wisley
London reports the extradition hearing for fugitive Communist Gerhart Wisley was postponed to Friday at the request of the United States as part of ongoing diplomatic proceedings.
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LONDON
Gerhart
Wisley
United States
Edmonton considers vast ordnance plant in Westmount district
The Canadian army seeks to purchase 160 acres in Edmonton Westmount for a multi million dollar ordnance plant. City council will forward the plan to the finance committee and town planning commission. Officials say the project could make Edmonton a major military centre and may take up to 20 years to complete.
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EDMONTON
Westmount
Maj.Gan
M. H. S. Pepwhale
Western Command
department of national defence
town planning commission
Joan Hodgson
Canada
Ottawa
Longue Pointe
Montreal
Communist clash with church sparks cease publication claim
A disputed letter, allegedly from Alois Petr, minister of transport and a People's Party member, accuses the church of a grave misstep. The exchange threatens to halt publication as authorities probe the letter's authenticity amid church-state tensions.
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Getbalie
Cattalle gazette
asgibes
petne
marie
Alois
Petr
people's’ party
Beavy Hail Damage Reported in Garden City Area
Hail damaged property across Garden City and surrounding areas during the last weekend. Early estimates indicate significant losses with some structures sustaining substantial damage while others report modest repairs. Local authorities urge residents to document damages for insurance claims.
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GARDEN CIty
Kae
Kansas
thea
Global tensions rise over Soviet zone Germany economy
Paris reports Western powers demand clear economic conditions for a unified West German economy. US State Secretary Achea and Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky exchange positions as tensions influence postwar Germany.
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Germany
Acheasa
United States
Vishinsky
Ewraisi
WINDSOR
Ont
William D. Alea
Ceemanta CHURCHILL
EUROPE
LONDON
Reuters
Winstom Cleurchill
JARMAN
U.S
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WASHINGTON
Travan
simbesmnder
tentrelch
Pete Jarninn
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STETTLER
CALGARY
peat
Schettler
DETROIT
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