Ireland moves to sever last Commonwealth ties with bill
The Irish Dail unanimously approves introduction of the Republic of Ireland bill to end external relations with the crown. The measure, introduced by Prime Minister John Costello, sets a second reading for next Wednesday and declares the state’s home as the Republic of Ireland.
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Three Albertans Die After Train Collision at Crossing
At a level crossing near Viking Alberta a truck carrying Frank Carlson 60 Robert Kinghorn 42 and Anna Margarete Grimms unknown age was struck by the CN Trans-Canada Flyer Continental Limited. The three occupants died from broken necks and Carlson was badly mangled. An inquest is planned for Friday.
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Miners Continue Wage Scale Talks in Western Canada
Calgary November 17 The annual wage scale convention of District 18 United Mine Workers Canada with about 90 delegates from Alberta and British Columbia continues. Delegates will draft 1949 wage demands to be presented to coal operators when current agreements open for negotiation in December and February.
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Alberta CCF Convention Set in Calgary This Week
The Alberta CCF convention will be held in Calgary on Friday and Saturday. A conference of party candidates in the last election will precede it tomorrow.
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Alperta C.C.F
Churchill Delays Bombing Rome Rail Yards Over Vatican Shrines
An article by W. B. Courtney in Collier's discusses Churchill delaying a raid on Rome's railway yards to protect sacred shrines, with Cardinal Spellman pressing for restraint. The plan shifted to General Doolittle and the 12th Air Force, honoring Vatican sensitivities and the Pope's wishes that Rome remain unharmed.
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Allsop Crowned Wheat King at Royal Winter Fair
Red Deer Alta grower Allsop won the world wheat title at the Royal Winter Fair opening night. Alison's Reward hard red Spring wheat weighed 18 pounds and was judged best in the international competition earning the Canadian National Railways challenge trophy and a $100 prize.
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US Papers Praise King as Canada’s Prime Minister Retires
Three US newspapers praise W. L. Mackenzie King in editorial form. The New York Herald Tribune lauds his retirement and Burns and Bible cited Liberal values, while the Washington Post lauds Canada’s future leadership in postwar world and Atlantic security. The Post notes King’s 7,829 days in office and lauds his succession to Louis St. Laurent.
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Halifax Longshoremen End Slowdown Resolve Ship Handling
Halifax Longshoremen decide to handle cargo on any arriving ship at Chebucto Head regardless of diversion from US strike ports. President J J Campbell says no contract provisions define diverted ships and all ships tied to local agents will be processed, with an only caveat for ships outside prestrike interpretations.
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Talks With Nild Delegates Near End in Ottawa
Prime Minister St. Laurent said negotiations with the Newfoundland delegation on confederation are nearly concluded and may require one or two more days. A three hour in camera session today yielded good progress as negotiators from both sides met while a cabinet meeting could push the final session to Thursday if needed.
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Newfoundland
Warner Boy Named Junior Wheat King at Royal Winter Fair
Alberta youth sweep prize list in spring wheat judging led by L Mason of Warner who won first with Marquis wheat. Ian Borwick W Weisgerber and D Hueter also earned top Marquis placements. Leslie Mason travels to California amid family illness while noted as junior world Marquis Wheat king candidate.
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Drumheller
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Schuler
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Leslie Mason
Lestie
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Albert Mason
Leslie
Shirley
United States
Mason
Howe Offers Debate On Ontario Hydro Shortage
Rt Hon C D Howe Canadian trade minister proposes a debate with George Drew in the House of Commons on Ontario hydro shortages. Drew, new PC leader, had challenged Howe to discuss on the public platform. Howe sets the debate time and place on the Commons floor, contingent on lighting.
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Progressive Conservative party
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Crusade In Europe Casablanca Conference Described
Excerpts from a prepublication serialization recount Eisenhower and Churchill planning a January Casablanca meeting with Stalin possibly joining. The piece notes secrecy, security worries, and a daylong session with Allied officers, ending with a private audience between Eisenhower and Churchill.
Leave Crisis In Hands Of UN Security Council
In Paris on November 1 Britain the United States and France urged United Nations officials to keep the Berlin dispute under the Security Council as a threat to peace. Moscow upheld that Berlin is part of the all German question and should be handled by foreign ministers. The United States said it would not negotiate under the threat of the Russian blockade and offered talks once the blockade ends.
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By-Elections in British Columbia Draw Interest
Two BC by elections set for November 29 in South Okanagan and Rossland Trail ignite coalition and CCF focus. Liberal Progressive Conservative coalition candidate R D Browne Clayton faces CCF Bruce Westsworth in South Okanagan, while Douglas Turnbull and James Quinn contest Rossland Trail. Government officials deny coalition splits amid policy tests.
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Strike called off in Rome after labor government pay raise vote
The Confederation of Labor halted a nationwide strike of government employees planned for Thursday after a commission representing the government and labor voted in favor of a pay raise for civil service workers. The move follows negotiations in the Italian capital.
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Worst Storm In 15 Years Destroys Tugs and Isolates Albernis
The Nov 17 report from Vancouver Island cites seven confirmed deaths and widespread havoc after a violent gale. Three tugs sank and Port Alberni and Alberni were isolated as millions in damage were feared. A US Coast Guard cutter aided the Monarch with logs in Puget Sound. Continued on Page Two.
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Business Area of Ont Town Razed
A morning fire destroyed the main business district of Bruce Mines Ontario, 42 miles east of Sault Ste. Marie. Damage estimated above 5500,000. Fire began 8:05 am EST and by 10 am only brick chimneys stood. Sparks from an electric transformer are suspected. High winds hampered response as Sauit fire crews declined the 42 mile run.
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Suchow Victory Claims Stall Reds Run Defense
Nanking reports 90,006 casualties inflicted on Reds as Suchow battle portrays a sweeping government win. Skeptics doubt the rout and warn Reds may regroup for a renewed assault. Chiang Kai-shek’s forces claim early success while observers question the scale of the victory and the reliability of official figures.
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Suchow
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Open Appeal in Alta. Supreme Court Over Hang Murder Conviction
Frank Dunne defence counsel for Mike Zacharuskx opened an appeal in the Alberta Supreme Court challenging the murder conviction. He questioned the identification of a badly decomposed body found by police as William Fucholek, a farmer at Spedden, 100 miles northeast of Edmonton.
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Mike Zacharuskx
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Spedden
Allsop wins again with Kharkov grain at fair show
Red Deer Alta resident J Allsop chosen world wheat king at the Royal Winter Fair took first place with Kharkov grain in hard red winter wheat judging. Snowfall along Mackenzie River set a new record for the time of year at Fort Good Hope. Poliomyelitis reappears in Entwistle family. two priests in China reported safe from Communist offensive. missing bomber list includes Toronto man Forsythe and five Americans. Three world champion farmers named at the Royal Winter Fair for Laura Sask Katahdin potatoes and other varieties. A man dies after falling from inside St Peter's dome. Liberal candidate Leopold Bernier nominated for Laval Montagnes by-election. Elderly woman beaten and robbed in Victoria. Mary Attwood, 74, hospitalized with serious injuries.
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