Skra Battle Is Terminated After Nine-Day Engagement
An official report announced the nine-day battle of Skra in the Vardar valley near the Yugoslav frontier ended. Gen. Ventiris returned to Salonika as leftist raiders were driven back amid village destruction and casualties. Athens newspapers seized then released after removing a communist communique. Amnesty law passed for partisans surrendering within 30 days, excluding major civil crimes.
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Associated Press
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No Prediction of Federal Election in 1947
W J F Pratt, secretary to Resources Minister Glen, said last night that Mr Glen was not making a definite 1947 election prediction. He told a Liberal meeting at Morden Manitoba that supporters should be prepared for an election next year. Glen had been quoted as predicting a possible 1947 election and urging organization now, but Pratt said that was only a general possibility and not a firm forecast.
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Drought in Maritime Provinces Threatens Winter Water Shortage
Halifax reports a prolonged autumn dry spell gripping Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island and warning of potential water shortages this winter unless sufficient rainfall occurs before cold weather. Some centres also face possible power shortages as reservoir levels run below normal in Moncton two local reservoirs.
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Mystery of Lake Nooga Nooga Disappearance Explored
Australian report links Lake Nooga Nooga collapse to a Christmas Eve explosion and soil evaporation. Edmonton Journal notes the lake, five miles wide, dwindled to mud after 1944, with locals fearing an underground channel. A Queensland geology professor cites evaporation as the likely cause, while a theory of underground routes remains debated.
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Pluto Pipeline Reclaimed for Britain’s Construction
London Nov 21 Reuters Pluto the channel pipeline that carried gasoline to Allied armies in France is being reclaimed from its ocean-bed site and melted down to supply lead for Britain’s postwar construction program.
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ITU Request Aid of Labor and Southam Conflict
Harry Finch, Canadian rep of the International Typographical Union, urged Alberta Federation of Labor delegates to back ITU in its fight against the Southam Corporation. The resolution condemned CNPTU members in the Calgary Herald composing room and supported union solidarity amid a national dispute spreading to Winnipeg Free Press and Edmonton Bulletin. The AF L convention continued to Thursday with George McDougall elected president and Anna MacLaren named vice-president.
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G. G Cushing
Anna MacLaren
Lethbridge
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Edmonton
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British rocket testing range site chosen in Australia
Nazi doctors pleas not guilty in Nuernberg second war crimes trial. Karl Brandt heads the group and, before US prosecutor reading a 17 page indictment, the defendants declared innocence. Trial recessed until December 9 with no emotion shown by the arraigned. One woman, Herta Oberhauser, 35, pleaded innocent in a clipped voice.
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Karl Brandt
Hitler
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Herta Oberhauser
Canadian warships sail to Acapulco for exercises
Two Canadian warships weighed anchor and sailed for Acapulco to rendezvous with a third sister ship off Mexico’s southern coast. The aircraft carrier Warrior earlier entered Bathoa harbor after crossing the Panama Canal, with the destroyer Crescent and the cruiser Uganda joining for planned naval exercises and ceremonies marking Mexico’s new president Miguel Aleman on December 1.
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Australia to Host 1200 Mile Rocket Range Across Continent
Canberra reports government acceptance of British plans for a rocket range spanning about 1200 miles across Australia and into the Indian Ocean. Initial testing will occur at 100 miles, expanding to 200 miles wide across South Australia toward Broome and Christmas Island, with up to 500 scientists and a Salisbury munitions plant supplying weapons. The project, costing about 20 million dollars, aims to protect Aboriginal travelers and establish a dedicated township for workers.
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CANBERRA
Indian Ocean
J F. Evetts
Britain
Christmas Island
Evetts
Salisbury Munnitions
Adelude
Broome
Death Of Due Is Mystery In Nova Scotia Woods
Bridgetown Nova Scotia November 21 Two Wolfville hunters Brooks Salsman age 19 and Rupert Forsythe age 46 were found dead in a wooded area near Annapolis Valley after a two week search. A coroner's jury will reconvene December 4 as provincial pathologist Dr. R P Smith prepares an autopsy. Police report no signs of violence in the scene.
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Brooks Salsman
Rupert Forsythe
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RCMP
R. P Smith
Nomination battle in Abdeen South by election
London Nov 21 CP Lady Grant widow of Sir Arthur Grant of Monymusk was nominated as Conservative candidate for next Wednesday's Abdeen South by election. The contest will be straight with A J Irvine Labor. Separately Fresno district attorney said a 10 year old boy confessed to setting a $1,300,000 bonded brandy warehouse site south of Fresno on Aug 28 and other incendiaries along the Pacific coast options include Vancouver BC with three arson charges expected against the boy who gave his name as Billy Willys
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Lady Grant
Arthur Grant
Monymusk
Abdeen South
J Irvine
Labor
FRESNO
Call
James M Thuesen
Presno
Vancouver BC
Thuesen
Bil, Willys
Labor unrest in Australia debates 40 hour week
William Stewart outlines rising labor strife in Australia as unions push for a 40 hour week, arbitration court changes, and reform of the basic wage. Prime Minister Chifley faces pressure amid strikes by militants and political maneuvering over federal powers and social wage policies. The dispute centers on shortening hours, wage setting, and inflation fears while the arbitration system is poised for overhaul. The basic wage, set to cover a worker with one child, is scrutinized as state differences and family allowances shape federal wage policy.
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Italy
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Seek Authority To Jail John L. Lewis
The United States government moved to cite John L. Lewis for contempt of court as anthracite and bituminous miners faced stoppages. Government pleas to keep mines operating were ignored while attorneys drafted contempt papers for Judge T. Alan Goldsborough.
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Associated Press
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United States
John L. Lewis
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T. Alan Goldsborough
German voters in American zone lean to center parties
In occupied Germany no signs of a political leftward swing ahead of next week's elections. Analysts note conservatism in Württemberg-Baden Bavaria and Hesse as Germans prepare Nov 24 and Dec 1 votes on state constitutions and legislatures. Communists trail in the Russian zone where they briefly led.
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Christian Social Union
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Labor Wins In Paddington North By-Election
London November 21 Reuters Labor candidate Capt W J Field has been elected MP in yesterday's Paddington North by election by a narrow margin. He beat Conservative H L Turner and Socialist C Groves as the by election followed Lt-Gen Sir Noel Mason-Macfarlane's retirement for health reasons. Current Commons standings show Labor leading with 393 seats to Conservative 198, Liberal National 13, Liberal 11, others 22, and five vacancies. Labor has held all 13 seats at stake in by elections since taking office fifteen months ago.
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Macmillan Defends Moderate Path Over Extremes in Commons
Harold Macmillan, Conservative MP for Bromley, urged the House to back a middle path between extreme individualism and socialist totalitarianism. He urged less nationalization, lower taxes, and more goods in stores to boost production, warning against Labour’s plans and promising vigorous opposition from the Conservatives in the new session.
Wheat hits 26 year peak as cash price tops records
Chicago on November 21 reports a 26 year high for wheat with a grain sale at 225 dollars a bushel in cash market, the bread cereal highest since 1920. January wheat futures rose to 213 dollars per bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade before closing two and a quarter cents higher.
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Howe Sees 1947 Big Building Year
Ottawa reports Canadian Reconstruction Minister Howe forecast 1947 would be Canada’s biggest building year. He cited a 30 percent rise in construction workers, a 1946 target shortfall of 5,000 to 10,000 houses due to strikes, and unfinished dwellings totaling 36,000 in municipalities over 3,000 population. He urged rapid occupancy for homes 50 percent complete and argued postwar housing needs demand intensified output.
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Candia
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National Youth Conference Opens in Ottawa
Youth workers from across Canada gather in Ottawa for the first national conference of the Canadian Youth Movement. The event, held at the two-district hall, aims to map a program for youth welfare and cooperation through Kesote.
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General Walkout Shuts US Soft Coal Industry
Pittsburgh November 21 A general walkout by United Mine Workers closes the soft coal industry nationwide. About 400 300 miners in bituminous fields walk out claiming termination of the union contract with the government. Anthracite fields in Pennsylvania report 7 508 workers quitting. Federal measures move to ease shortages with cooling orders for federal buildings and rationing steps for gas and electricity. Judge Goldsborough seeks recall of the miners contract termination.
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Contempt of court cited in United Mine Workers case
Washington reports the Justice Department says Judge Goldsborough holds John Lewis and United Mine Workers officials in contempt for failing to comply with a court order. Lewis must appear November 25 to show cause why punishments should not follow. Canada’s postmaster president re-elected, and eminent hotelier William Buxton dies in Vancouver after long illness. Canada restricts coal deliveries due to US strikes. Britain offers 40 million bushels wheat, but Dominion cannot fulfill the order.
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