25 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1950
Page
1
Princess Elizabeth flew through fog to Malta for a pre Christmas reunion with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh. Departure was delayed two hours until visibility improved and she passed the time in a private lounge playing canasta.
Edmonton reports that five of twenty killed in Tuesday’s Canoe River collision remain unrecovered amid fire and explosion after 15 bodies removed. Hearings begin in Kamloops on the crash and a Dec 11 public inquiry is set in Edmonton. Identified soldiers and railway men’ s bodies are being shipped east for burial. A military funeral is planned for Gnr. James.
A fragmented clipping notes Canadian writers exploring modern themes and urban life with observational wit. The text hints at literary shifts toward experimental form and domestic motifs in late 20th century fiction.
A Paris cafe scene shows Soviet Politician Malenkov telling Stalin Adam and Eve were Russians after being certified. He argues the proof lies in their lack of clothes dwelling and only apples to eat, while Moscow questions VOA coverage. The fragment hints at broader provocation and publication notes.
A vast weather system battered Canada with rain, snow, and strong winds. Manitoba and Saskatchewan faced a new storm while Ontario and the Maritimes braced for further precipitation. Eight deaths in Ontario and one in Quebec were linked to the blizzard as 30 inches of snow overwhelmed Preston Ontario.
Brooke Claxton Canada’s minister of national defence arrived in Los Angeles on an inspection trip tied to the integrated North American defence plan. He said 43 cents of every dollar spent on defence goes to the air force but the plan covers all branches as Air Marshal Curtis joined to view a new Canadian jet engine tested on an F-86 Sabre for the RCAF.
Ottawa faces training and unit-organization challenges as Canada's special army force splits into two sections. Defence Minister Claxton, returning next week, weighs recommendations after Western tour including Fort Lewis visits. Proposals include forming training battalions and reinforcing units and possible command of Princess Patricia's battalion.
Ottawa reports Ronald M. Howard a 39 year old Vancouver lawyer was named to the CBC board of governors by the federal government. He takes the seat vacated by Mrs Mary Sutherland of Parksville BC who resigned after being named manager of CHUB Nanaimo.
The Alberta Association of Municipal Districts convention objected to the county system act, urging plebiscites in affected areas and warning against centralizing power. Debates covered four year non-plebiscited rollout and whether to add Farmers' Union of Alberta fees to tax bills, which was defeated.
In Athens crowds line kiosks as Americans wonder what the election means for Greece’s bread basket and future. The Greeks have endured war and revolution to defend democracy, suffering losses from German occupation and upheaval, yet now face uncertain resolve and capacity without U.S. help.
In Indianapolis on November 25, U S customs and Dr Alfred C Kinsey clashed over sexual behavior research. A shipment of French pictures deemed obscene by customs was seized for Indiana University professor Kinsey, part of six similar recent seizures. Customs official Eugene J Okon called the latest pack obscene and without scientific value, while Kinsey argued the material held scientific merit for his sex behavior studies.
Tor onto Argonauts blanked Winnipeg Blue Bombers 13-0 in the Canadian football final at Varsity Stadium Toronto. A mudbound field drew 27,100 fans for the Grey Cup win, with Joe Krol scoring singles and Al Dekdebrun plunging in from the one yard line.
United Nations forces advanced along an 80 mile front in Korea with gains up to six miles on the left flank near Chongyu, while strong Communist forces pushed six miles into South Korean positions on the far east. A U S 1st corps spokesman called the Red attack the first major reversal of the two day offensive led by General Douglas MacArthur aimed to end the war by Christmas. Chinese involvement was suspected as the Reds sought to turn the northwest front.
Jittery riders on the Long Island Railroad avoided the front and rear cars known as death seats after Wednesday’s fatal express crash. David G. Bareuther reported regulars filled center cars while many riders remained standing or rode different cars, with one man admitting he avoids the back for fear of past card games during the accident.
CALGARY Nov 25 Six western bakeries charged with conspiracy under the Combines Act will not go on trial Monday. Hearing for further particulars was adjourned until Monday by Mr Justice Boyd McBride. A long adjournment awaits if the motion is approved. if not, trial may begin some day next week according to court officials.
Ottawa dispatch reports Canada has eleven governments studying a common amending formula to protect provincial rights and Quebec’s language and legal system. The continuing committee of attorneys general adjourned for December, with plans to study the issue with their governments and reconvene next month.
Edmonton dispatch reports Joseph Gilbert a truck driver convicted of murder had his death sentence commuted to life in prison Sheriff Alfred Simpson announced Gilbert who was due to be hanged next week admitted killing and butchering the victim
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