Hess seeks trial alongside other Nazis at Nuremberg
Rudolf Hess told the international military tribunal he took full responsibility for his actions and wished to continue on trial with fellow Nazis. He admitted feigning memory loss for tactical reasons as Allied psychiatrists reported him sane but hysterical. A German witness, Admiral Canaris, alleged to have led anti Hitler plotting, was described as opposing mass murder while foreseeing canibalism among Russian prisoners.
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DANIEL DE LUCE MUERNBERG
Rudolf Hess
international military tribunal today
Hess
No. 2
HITLER Hess
Germany
Hitler
Walter Wilhelm Canaris
Erwin Lahousen
Canaris
Lahousen
Maxime Weygand
Henri Giraud
Gen. Weygand
France
Marshal Petain
North Africa
Giraud
French Refuse Accept Blame For Troubles
Paris reports the French foreign office refuses to accept blame for occupation difficulties in Germany. A spokesman condemns what he calls unjustified criticisms by General Eisenhower and Byron Price as U S officials say France blocks unified plans for life in Germany, hindering the Allied Control Council in Berlin where decisions require unanimity.
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PARIS
Germany
foreign office
Eisenhower
United States
Byron Price
Truman
Allied control council
Berlin
De Gaulle link to Greenock roots shocks the town
A London desk report notes an odd link in history as General de Gaulle recalled a Greenock visit during World War II. He admired a portrait of Bailie John Fleming, whose Paisley Fleming great‑great‑grandmother was his ancestor. Provost Morrison adds Fleming founded a local worsted outfit now linked to his own firm.
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London
Ottawa Journal
General de Gaulle
Greenock
A. J. Rooke
Bailie
John Fleming
a Fleming
Paisley
J. A. Morrison
Early Agreement Between Dominion And Provinces
Ottawa reports indicate Canada’s ten governments nearing an early, framework agreement on revised financial relations and division of responsibilities. The plan would retire provincial taxation in incomes, corporations, and estates to the Dominion, with increased federal grants as compensation, though details may change. An economic committee will meet Dec. 3 to study factors, aiming for a January 28 finish and a plenary session to sign the accord.
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OTTAWA
Canada
Mackenzie King
dan
Relaxation of building permit rules eyed in Ottawa
Ottawa reports active consideration of loosening almost all building permit requirements. No decisions yet, but slight easing may come in weeks. Vancouver Sun says federal controls slowing house construction will be removed within a week and Vancouver will gain priority for materials.
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OTTAWA
C.P
VANCOUVER
Vancouver Sun
State Dept denies Moscow reports on air base rights
A State Department spokesman denied Tass reports that Washington was pressuring Iran and Iceland for air base rights. He told reporters the Tass story and Copenhagen and Iran newspaper quotes were inaccurate and misleading.
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MOSCOW
WASHINGTON
state department
United States
Iran
Iceland
Tass
Copenhagen
Delay Move Russ Troops Delay Move Russ Troops
MOSCOW nov 30 the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Manchuria by dec 3 under the soviet chinese treaty has been postponed after talks between marshal malinovsky and chinese general sun shi hui. china faces transport problems due to non government forces in Manchuria and may extend the presence of russian troops to allow control troops to enter. in chungking authorities reported a pact allowing russian forces to stay longer to facilitate chinese troop arrival amid combat reports from Hopei and Jehol regions noting civilian casualties and japanese reinforcements for nationalist forces.
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MOSCOW
A.P
Manchuria
Changchun
Readtion Y. Malinovsky
Sun .Shi-Hui
Sun
Malinovsky
Hopei
Snihkiachwang
Miyun
Peiping
Jehol
Government cites arbitration plan to settle Windsor Ford strike
Labor Minister Mitchell disclosed in the commons that a settlement plan rejected by Ford workers provided for appointing an arbitrator and umpire to prevent discrimination in job returns. The plan, formally accepted by the company, was outlined in a Nov. 27 letter from Mitchell and Ontario’s Daley. About 3,500 workers who walked out in sympathy with Ford Canada employees returned to work in Windsor.
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Commons
SUAWA
C.P
Ford Motor Co
Windsor
Ont
Ottawa
United Automobile Workers
C.I
Ford
Charles Daley
Ontario
Dominion
Cnt
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Wartime housing shortage grips rural and urban Canada
Winnipeg reports housing as a wartime problem now a major issue for rural authorities as servicemen and workers return home. Builders face material and labour shortages. army huts are repurposed, and many towns report housing “delicate” to “impossible” conditions with Regina and Moose Jaw worst in volume. Local officials seek solutions amid shifting populations and limited construction.
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WINNIPEG
Ontario
prairie provinces
British Columbia
Manitoba
Flin Flon
Man
National
Act
Saskatchewan
REGINA
Moose Jaw
T. G. McNall
Kelowna
Penticton
Revelstoke
Kamloops
Parliamentary News Bullets on Tax Relief for Breeders
Ottawa reports Lt Col Ross urged tax relief for western cattle breeders selling ranches and stock. finance minister Ilsley explained taxes on stock proceeds. MPs Hackett and Fulton supported relief, with Ilsley promising a revenue statement. Also Senn urged a 10 percent tax credit rise for gas exploration, while Ilsley defended current credits and depletion-based rates.
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J. A. Ross
Souris
Russ
Asley
J. T. Hackett
Stanstead
Mr. Ilssey
tural
F. Staplitny
C.C.P.Dauphin
lisley
the
revenue department
Mark Senn
Haldimand
Storms Claim At Least 16 Lives In Eastern States
Northeastern states faced heavy snow from three inches in New York City to 28 inches in Attica New York as at least 16 people died. Winds hit gale force in Boston area. transport and communications crippled in New England. Mount Washington reported 109 mph winds. vessels reported missing near Boston. damage along Massachusetts coast.
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New York City
Attica
N.Y
Boston
Great Lakes
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
New England
upstate
Mount Washington
N.H
New York state
Newport
New Bedford
coast guard
sone
Massachusetts
TORONTO
Ontario
Niagara peninsula
Muskoka
North Bay
Sudbury
Saulte Ste. Marie
Ottawa
Works Pile Up In House
Ottawa debates focus on public works postwar plans as Diefenbaker and Gillis push for unemployment relief. Fournier says current estimates are war period and exclude new projects. Senate critiques war charities act changes as memorial funds face federal regulation. Senator Lambert predicts silver price rises to aid small producers. budget talks resume taxation of annuities amid dispute over contracts.
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OTTAWA
John Diefenbaker
P.C
Lake Centre
Clarence Gillis
C.C.F
Cape Breton South
Fournier
senate
house
Norman Lambert
Ontario
New York
ways and means
Asley
Harry Jackman
Toronto Rosedale
GM Agrees To Parley On Motor Strike
New York press report notes 530000 U S workers idle amid nationwide labor disputes while General Motors agrees to discuss the CIO automobile workers strike with a government conciliator. GM keeps wage talks closed. Charles E Wilson says picketing will be discussed.
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NEW YORK
United States
General Motors Corporation
C.I.O. automobile
G. M
Harry W. Anderson
Edgar L. Warren
United States conciliation service
Washington
G.M
Charles E. Wilson
C.I.O
Montgomery Ward
Chicago
Pacific Northwest
A.F.L
Truman
office of defence transportation
Great Lakes Towing Company
Cleveland
C.LO. steelworkers
Pittsburgh
National Labor Relations Board
C.S.O
Butter ration cut possible by Prices Board in Canada
Ottawa reports officials considered reducing the weekly butter allotment from seven ounces to about six ounces due to a drop in western production. Separate items note a Dominion Provincial conference adjournment to January 28 possibly delaying provincial legislature reopening, and Warsaw reports a mass grave of Polish children exhumed in Swiat Swiecie with physicians noting many were buried alive.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Prices Board
NEW YORK
Warsaw
Swiat Swiecie
Pomerania
A F U Calls On Govt For Rural Electrification Plan
Alberta Farmers' Union delegates at the annual convent ion in Edmonton Nov 30 unanimously demanded an immediate provincial program for rural electrification. Moved by Henry Young the resolution urged a comprehensive public system to supply farmers with power at no cost or minimal burden.
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C.P
Alberta
Alberta Farmers’ Union
Henry Young
Miller
cremire
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