Witnesses Identify All Of Accused Men
Canada began its first preliminary hearing for German prisoners of war charged with murder in Medicine Hat. Two witnesses testified as names remain undisclosed. one described Adolf Kratz striking the victim Plaszek with a rock, another saw Werner Schwalb with bloodied hands as Plaszek hung above a scaffold. The proceedings linked Schwalb and Kratz to the crime and revealed mob threats and danger to others, including captured Afrika Korps members.
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EDICINE HAT
Medicine Hat
Canada
Adolf Kratz
Plaszek
Werner Schwalb
Kratz
Swalb
French Foreign Legion
Afrika Korps
Rommel
Africa
tim
Unruly Crowds Defy Curfew In Outbreaks
Vancouver man Kenneth Joseph Burn, 28, confessed in police court to holdup of taxi driver William Peacock on November 3 to help his friend Norman Vickers. Vickers faced robbery with violence charges. the case against him was dismissed. In Palestine Tel Aviv riots, British risks and curfew clashes left casualties, with threats of death for arms holders and ongoing unrest amid Jewish resistance to immigration limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VANCOUVER
Kenneth Joseph Burn
William Peacock
Norman Vickers
Burns
Canada
Vickers
Mackenzie Matheson
ERUSALEM
J. W. W. Shaw
Palestine
Tel Aviv
6th Parachute
Red Devils
Shaw
Palestine radio
Israel Rockach
City of
Agra
Petah Tivka
Plaszek Hanging Tie In Part Of German POW Case
At Medicine Hat a preliminary hearing links three German POWs Werner Schwalb Johannes Wittinger and Adolf Kratz to the hanging of Plaszek a 42 year old captive killed July 22 1943 German Gestapo methods described by witnesses including a Legionnaire who heard Kratz boast I have helped to hang a swine Another witness heard Kratz declare it is my duty that all swine should be hanged The court expected to conclude Friday with additional testimony from Legionnaires and other former prisoners of war
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Werner Schwalb
Rheinpfalz
Germany
Johannes Wittinger
Grafendorf
Austria
Adolf Kratz
Cologne
August Pleszak
Schwalb
Plaszek
MEDICINE HAT
Gestapo
August Plaszek
Wittinger
W. H. Elis
French Foreign Legion
Kratz
Jeep Becomes Farm Tool in Postwar Redesign
The Jeep, long a wartime staple, is set to be adapted for farming use. The modified model will feature 60 horsepower, four-wheel drive, and new farm-oriented additions such as a power take off, eight-inch belt pulley, revised gear ratios, improved steering, and a more comfortable seat for longer operation. American ingenuity shines as soldiers’ rugged machinery transitions to civilian labor.
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New York Times
legion
Americana
America
Call Upon Govt Compel Strike Settlement
In Fugene Oregon a vote by the International Woodworkers of America called for Canadian government action to compel a settlement of the Windsor Ontario Ford plant strike. Harold Pritchett presented the resolution, backed by a Canadian union spokesman noting 17 months of failed negotiations and urging a special order in council to end the dispute affecting 10,000 Ford employees plus others idle in sympathy.
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Ore
International Woodworkers of America
C.I.C
Ford Motor Company
Windsor
Ont
Harold 2. Pritchett
British Columbia
Ford
Union Jack on New Flag Dominates Commons Debate
Ottawa reports a wide consensus for a distinctive national flag likely to include the Union Jack in a prominent position despite a small bloc opposing. The Commons voting 187 to 2 approved creating a design committee with senators and MPs, while ministers faced procedural oppositions over document and minutes tabling. Royal assent was given in the Senate to an interim supply bill of 29.769 million dollars.
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OTTAWA
Canada
commisns
Quebec
Shle
T. L. Church
P.C
Toronto Broadview
Norman Jacques
S.C
Wetaskiwin
commons
senate
Mackenzie
house
C.C.F
Labor
Mitchell
labor department
Progressive Conservatives
Claxton
Donald Fleming
Toronto Eglinton
Canadian Information Service
Wartime Information Board
Briton Claims Atomic Powered Engineless Car
The Daily Sketch reports a London man named J. Willson drove an engineless car at normal speed using a three inch metal box as the engine substitute. The ministry declined to confirm details while saying it is interested and has received blueprints.
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LONDON
Daily Sketch
J. Willson
Wilson
ministry of fuel
Beauticians Form Calgary Branch in Alberta
A new Calgary branch of the Alberta Beauticians’ Association was organized on Wednesday with over 50 beauty parlor operators attending. Similar branches have recently been formed in Edmonton Medicine Hat and Lethbridge to oppose the Alberta Hairdressers’ Association.
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CALGARY
Alberta Beauticians’ Association
Edmonton
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Alberta Hairdressers’ Association
United States Britain and Canada Propose UN Atomic Control Body
A joint communique from President Truman and Prime Ministers Attlee and Mackenzie King outlines a plan for a United Nations commission to manage atomic dangers. The three powers, sole holders of atomic knowledge, pledge not to share it until enforceable safeguards are agreed, and they present a four point proposal to exchange scientific information for peaceful aims and to control atomic energy to ensure it is used only for peace.
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U.S
G.B
Canada
United Nations Commission
ASHINGTON
A.P
United States
Great Britain
Truman
Attlee
Mackenzie King
OTTAWA
St. Laurent
house of commons
Washington
Britain
Grote Stirling
P.C
Yale
M. J. Coldwell
C.C.F
Mackenzie River freight rates seen slow pace of development
In Ottawa on November 15, John R. MacNicol urged lowering Mackenzie River freight charges to boost Northwest Territories development. He tied high rates to limited navigation and expensive transport, while Harry Jackman cautioned the bill may not lower rates. Other MPs debated the impact amid seasonal navigation limits.
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OTTAWA
John R. MacNicol
P.C
Toronto
Davenport
Mackenzie River
Northwest Territories
MacNicol
Harry Jackman
Toronto Rosedale
ALEXANDER OTTAWA
J. F. Pouliot
Temrscouata
commons
Harold Alexander
Canada
Peg Papers In Winnipeg Strike Dispute
In Winnipeg 27 press men from the Winnipeg Free Press and Winnipeg Tribune left work at noon joining 120 composing room employees and about 13 stereotypers in a contract dispute with publishers. The union plans a combined edition despite the walkout as mediator Justice Major prepares to file a report to Labor Minister Mitchell.
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WINNIPEG
C.P
International Typographical Union
A.F.L
Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg Tribune
Free Press
MITCHELL
W. J. Major
A.P.L
Justice Major
Finch
International executive council
General Motors Plant in Oshawa Closes Production
General Motors announced the closure of all production departments at its Oshawa Ontario plant due to a motor and parts shortage caused by Windsor strikes. About 2,000 workers are laid off tonight as the firm cannot build enough backlog elsewhere. Windsor motor plant and UAW sympathy strikes involve thousands, with actions linked to Ford Windsor shutdowns since September.
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OSHAWA
Ont
C.P
General Motors
Windsor
United Automobile Workers
C.I.0
Ford Motor Company of Canada
U.A.W
Ford
Ford national
No Slackening In Soerabaja Indochina Battle Report
British Indian troops push into Soerabaja heartland as the sixth day of fighting continues without slackening. Indian 123rd Brigade seizes justice and government buildings once key centers for 15,000 Nationalists amid heavy weapon use. An accompanying Batavia report notes atrocities, including mutilations along Kali Mas River, and quotes Sjahrir urging an end to hostilities while condemning Japanese propaganda.
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LEIP ERICKSON
BATAVIA
Soerabaja
Sutan Sjahrir
Sjahrir
Soerabeja
Trial of 12 year old boy on murder count adjourned
Vancouver November 15. Justice H S Wood adjourned the trial of a 12 year old boy charged with the murder of Dianne Blunt. Prosecution finished presenting evidence as defence solicitor A E Branca sought time to obtain a written copy of psychiatric testimony and indicated he might not call further witnesses.
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VANCOUVER
H. S. Wood
Dianne Blunt
A. E. Branca
Ford Plant Reopens Endorsed By Local Union
A plan to reopen the strike-hit Ford Motor Company power plant was endorsed by a closed meeting of Local 200 United Automobile Workers of America in Windsor. Details note this as a union endorsement of reopening actions amid ongoing labor tensions.
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FORD POWER
WINDSOR
F. E. Wootton
C.B.E
M.C
Canada
Europe
Medicine Hat
Canadian Pacific Railway
H. H. Fitzsimmons
Calgary
Medicine Hat and
Lethbridge
Col. Wootton
Kenora
Kenora. Mr. Fitzsimmons
eastern lines
Cranbrook
Alberta
TOKYO
A.P
Edwin S. Pauley
SAIGON
Indo-China
MANCHURIA
CHUNGKING
Changchun
Manchurian
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LALLAUILLY
D'ARCY O'DONNELL
Briton
BEAUTICIANS
Esao Tokunaga
Hong Kong
Tokunaga
Stanley
LIES
LAUL Jeane
PARLIAMENTAR
Sir Harold
United Kingdom
Windsor Forest
England
PEG
Gen. Motors
Kali Mas
MURDOE
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