01 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1947
Page
1
London reports the Battle of Winter begins with tighter controls to curb nonessential fuel use and direct labor to essential work. Heating bans ease as gas and electricity loads strain, with ongoing coal strikes and priority given to export industries amid strained power supplies.
A decision on the appeal of the convicted murderer for Boyes' death awaits. A third bandit, Douglas Eldon Carter, died by police fire during the gun battle in which Constable Boyes and G. O. Ledingham were killed. The last BC hangings occurred in 1937 at Onkalla prison, with the George brothers and an Indian named Russell executed for police officer killing and bank manager murder.
Two men were killed when a tractor overturned on a roadside near Nanton. Russel Muir, 30, of Nanton, died instantly. He was born in Cutkulfe, Sask. and survived by his mother Myrtle McGinnis and siblings Albert, Robert, Carl Peterson, and A H Hay. Roy Muir was listed as killed in 1944. The report notes nearby witnesses rushed to assist but were unable to save him.
United States Senator Stiles Bridges said members of the Senate Appropriations Committee were denied visas to visit the American embassy in Moscow. Russia responded that the visit could be seen as an investigation of a country that could be subject to scrutiny, with the requests clearly stating the purpose of inspection operations at the U.S. embassy in Moscow. The account notes Bridges’ position as a Republican from New Hampshire and references the Canauzan Army unit in Italy.
On the first ballot for six unfilled Economic and Social Council seats, Brazil Britain Russia and Denmark secured three year terms, while Poland Australia Iran Greece and India trailed. Ukraine and India led a deadlock needing 38 votes, with Vishinsky's protests drawing a reprimand as India pressed to curb Slav-state influence.
Rev Gordon A Sisco described Methodism as compatible with Catholicism during the Ecumenical Methodist Conference in Springfield Mass He discussed Catholic influence on Anglican and Moravian practices and cited Wesleyan roots as aligning with Catholic tradition in a lecture on ecumenism and interfaith dialogue.
Justice Minister Tisley Caradas representative to the General Assembly said Canada accepted the Security Council seat with a pledge to uphold UN purposes and principles. He stressed Canada’s readiness to shoulder responsibilities, citing past wars and Canada’s alliance with freedom-loving nations.
A middle aged man once posing as a woman was convicted in Toronto on a 34000 fraud charge. Sanford Ross, linked to the alias Mrs Jean Priscilla Crandall, claimed a $869000 legacy and described a long pattern of deception. He was remanded to Oct 6 for sentence.
union international rep Dowling warned of no objection to Brockington's appointment as conciliator. Ontario government pressure and packers strike heightens tension. Canada Packers plant at Charlottetown operates with nonunion staff, while union picks carry on as hog slaughter begins with limited throughput and no interference observed.
Reynolds struck out Robinson in four pitches. Reiser and Lindell made early contact as the Yankees pressured the Dodgers with Stinweiss scoring on a fielder’s choice. DiMaggio and Jorgensen contributed hits while Lindell’s drive yielded no RBI as the inning closed with tense action and strong fielding from both sides.
The London government announced negotiations will set the price to be paid in 1949 under the wartime grain agreement. It notes a $2 a bushel price for 1948-45 remains in effect while seeking long term security and alignment with world prices during talks before the end of 1948.
The ministry of food announced an agreement with the United Kingdom setting the 1948 49 price for Canadian wheat at 2.00 dollars per bushel, higher than the current year’s 1.35. The decision, effective from August, reflects higher world prices and expectations of a substantial rise in the season’s costs.
Britain and Canada signed a four year Wheat contract last year. It fixes a price of 155 dollars for the first two seasons and allows Canada to accept that price though higher options exist. For 1948-49 and 1949-50 the floor prices are 1.25 and 1.00 dollars, adjustable by early season outcomes.
A flood-proof fence that bows to rushing waters and can be reset after floods has been developed. It is recommended for farmers of New South Wales where flood damage to fences is common.
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