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Lethbridge Herald

Location

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Date

Oct 03, 1950

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Scheme To Unify Korea Gains Powerful Support

Lake Success N Y Oct 2 Australia urged occupation of all Korea by UN forces while India voiced grave doubts about crossing the 38th parallel and indefinite North Korea occupation. Australia Britain and six others back a plan to unite and rehabilitate Korea under UN auspices. Pearson said Canada supports the eight country plan and objects to Soviet ideas that would halt UN troops. Vishinsky rejected the proposal.

LAKE SUCCESS N.Y Australia Korea United Nations India Sir Benegal N. Rau North Korea Percy. Spender General Assembly Britain U.N L. B. Pearson Canada PEARSON A. Y. Vishinsky Russia 38th parallel Andrei Vishinsky

The Left Hand Corner The Left Hand Corner A Yellow Lilac-New Teeth at 150

The item presents a quirky or syndicated column fragment titled The Left Hand Corner with a nickname style phrase Yellow Lilac New Teeth at 150. Without full context, the readable text indicates a playful or editorial note rather than a clear event, policy, or report.

Shaw 94 sends message to US Shaw Society founders

R George Bernard Shaw at 94 writes to the newly formed American Shaw Society noting its illustrious foundation committee and reflecting on his own advancing age and past achievements. He jokes about self praise and compares himself to a much younger Shaw, concluding with a curious reference to an Einstein Society.

R. GEORGE Bernard Shaw United States the Shaw Society American Shaw Society Bernard Shaw

Appeal Of Lethbridge Collieries Is Dismissed

The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed Lethbridge Collieries Ltd appeal for extra coal subsidies paid between April 1, 1944 and March 31, 1946. The company claimed 118,604 as paid and sought 155,328. Exchequer Court had ruled against it.

OTTAWA supreme court of Canada Lethbridge Collieries, Ltd exchequer court of Canada

Fate of Vargas in Hands Brazil Votes Today

Brazil faces a presidential election with about 11 million voters choosing between Getulio Vargas and rivals Cristiano Machado and Eduardo Gomes. Vargas seeks return after ruling as dictator from 1930 to 1945, promising roads higher wages and social programs while critics focus on his past.

RIO DE JANEIRO Brazil Getulio Vargas Vargas estado novo prim Cristiano Machado Eduardo Gomes

Konstanty to Start for Phillies in World Series Opener

Philadelphia manager Eddie Sawyer selects Jim Konstanty to start the World Series opener against the New York Yankees’ Vic Raschi. Konstanty, a top relief pitcher, had not started a game in 1950 despite appearing in 74 contests. Raschi went 21 and 8 while Konstanty posted 17 and 6. Robin Roberts had been considered the starter after a ten inning outing versus Brooklyn.

PHILADELPHIA Eddie Sawyer Jim Konstanty Philadelphia Phillies Sawyer Konstanty Vic Raschi New York Yankees Raschi Robin Roberts Roberts Brooklyn

Pilgrimage To Rome Moving Sight And Testimony Of Faith

Special contributor I Norman Smith describes Holy Year pilgrims heading to Rome. He notes millions travel by foot and rail to see the Pope and receive benediction, with crowds at St. Peter's for a public audience. The writer finds luck in witnessing the Pope in person before the article continues on the back page.

I. NORMAN SMITH The Herald ROME St. Peter’s St. Peter's

South Koreans Push Deeper Into Red Region Near Border

South Korean forces pierced almost 50 miles into North Korea in a drive toward Manchuria. Allied generals met at Kangnung as concerns rose over the small prisoner catch of 50 to 75 daily and the risk of a massed hill attack. Air and naval support aided the rapid advance along the east coast.

Red Region North Korea OKYO China Manchuria U.S Koryo Kangnung Walton HA. Walker eighth army Earl E. Partridge fifth air force Kim Pak Il Wonsan Kansong Sea of Japan Pohang

New Canadian cost of living index eyed after August

Ottawa report notes August index likely to rise again driven by food, shoes, textiles, and coal costs. Government keeps price controls off, but enacts anti inflation steps in the baby budget including higher corporate taxes and new levies on luxury items. The 91 percent US dollar premium was removed to ease exchange rates, with effects on imports not immediate.

Bureau of Statistics Ontario

Papa Dionne refuses New York offer to outfit quints

Oliva Dionne father of the quintuplets in North Bay Ontario said he would not accept a New York department store offer to outfit the girls for a New York trip. He had initially accepted but cited a newspaper story implying he could not afford New York clothes. He said their wardrobe was already bought in North Bay.

Papa Dionne New York Quints NORTH BAY, Ont Oliva Dionne North Bay

Moose Jaw Man Guilty of Murder to Hang January Fourth

Thomas Grant, 45, a bus driver, was found guilty of the murder and cremation of Wenzel Hartel, 35, last April 23 near Moose Jaw. He received a death sentence to be carried out January 4 after a jury verdict. Hartel’s body was found April 24 in a ditch. Grant denied guilt, apologized, and awaits transfer to Prince Albert jail for the awaiting execution. Mrs. Grant fainted in court.

MOOSE JAW Sask Thomas Grant Wenzel Willhelm Vince) Hartel Grant Hartel Adrian Doiron Prince Albert

BC Progressive Conservatives leadership bid in Vancouver

Joe W A C Bennett announces he will seek the party leadership at the October convention in Vancouver. The South Okanagan MLA says uniting the party is a primary objective. The piece notes internal pressure from Young Progressive Conservatives demanding Herbert Anscomb resign as leader or from corporate directorships.

W. A. C. Bennett British Columbia Progressive Conservative party Vancouver South Okanagan Herbert Anscomb

Seek To Oust B C P C Chief

Vancouver reports a rebel movement aims to oust Finance Minister Herbert Anscomb as leader of the British Columbia Progressive Conservative party. The leadership contest at the provincial convention will feature W A C Bennett and possibly E Davie Fulton. Anscomb has led the coalition cabinet since 1941 amid Liberal-PC rule and has faced criticism for ties to wine interests.

VANCOUVER Finanee Herbert Anscomb British Columbia Progressive Conservative party Young Progressive Conservative Association C.C.F Mr. Anscomb W A. C. Bennett South Okanagan E. Davie Fulton Kamloops Canada Bennett Fulton

Congressman’s Berlin spy trip reports Soviet gear

Representative Thurbond Chatham describes a covert 50 mile ride into the Soviet zone near Berlin with 250,000 troops. He visited a new air base and an infantry tank compound, aided by a Russian officer friend from World War II, risking arrest as a spy. The account warns of dangers in forbidden territory.

Thurbond Chatham Dem. N.C Berlin United States Europe Chatham

Canada dollar steadies with 4-5 cent upgrade

Canadian dollar shows a four to five cent improvement over last week’s controlled price. Toronto quotes put USD at around 1.04 to 1.65, Montreal at 1.04 to 1.05, New York near 94.54 to 94.34 cents. Bank of England posted $2.93 to $2.98 per pound, after opening at 2.88 to 2.93. London shifts trimmed to 94.75 US cents, reflecting a pegged stance as markets hesitate amid volatility. Canada’s free-dollar move earns British papers favorable mentions of the Dominion’s strength.

Toronto United States Montreal New York Bank of England London United States CANADA Dominion the Financial Times

Supreme Court Rules On Rights Of Govt In Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the federal government and provinces cannot legally exchange legislative powers. Existing federal provincial agreements remain intact and would not be affected, but a national social security program requires constitutional amendment or provincial consent. The decision keeps rent controls unchanged and notes wartime measures still valid until April 30.

UAWA supreme court of Canada today Justice Garson supreme court

Old Fibre Dog Tag to Be Replaced by Metal Disc

Ottawa reports a new metal identity disc will replace the fibre dog tag for Canadian troops. The two section design features a perforated center to allow removal of the duplicate lower half.

OTTAWA Canada

Marks 50 Years as Newspaperman

Oswald Mayrand, retiring chief editor of La Patrie, Montreal French language daily, was feted at a testimonial dinner marking his 50 years of service with La Patrie and Montreal La Presse. He received a bronze plaque with his engraved profile by sculptor Alonzo Cing-Mars.

MONTREAL Oswald Mayrand La Patrie Le Patrie Montreal La Presse Mayrand Alonzo Cing-Mars

Nomination flood for Oct by elections in Quebec and Ontario

Ottawa Oct 3 Fifteen candidates four seats contest Oct 16 by elections in Rimouski Joliette Montcalm Saint Marys Welland Welland vacancies created by deaths and resignations Liberal, unofficial Liberal, and Independent runs dominate. Nominations in Rimouski include Maurice Tessler Liberals and Joseph Harvey Rene Cates and Lucien Robitalle as Liberals or Independent. Montreal St Marys sees Liberals Independents and Republican and Insurance and publicist candidates. Joliette and Queens Island seat deaths create additional bylines.

OTTAWA Quebec Rimouski Joliette-L’Assomption-Montcalm Montreal St. Mary's Progressive Conservative CCF Ontario Welland Labor Mitchell W. H. McMilland Liberal Sam Hughes Melvin Swart CCP Mel Doig Labor-Progressive Gleason Belzile Abbott Maurice Tessler Joseph Harvey Trois Pistoles Rene Cates Lucien Robitalle St. Mary’s O'Neil-Leonide Gingras Emil Naud Ignace Deslauriers Hector Dupuis Pierre Archambault uadtor Gaspard Fauteux leutenant Maurice Breton Joliette Wilfrid Guertin Repentigny Georges Emile Lapaime Liberal party J. L. Douglas Prince Edward Island Queens JOLIETTE JOLIETTE Que A. Belanger Joliette-L'Asemption- Moertcaim Maurice’ Breton

Honeymoon Couple Injured In Alberta Car Crash

A Vulcan Alberta honeymoon couple, Elwood Mensinger and his 18 year old wife Joan, are hospitalised in Moose Jaw after a collision with a bread truck. Mrs Mensinger suffered head cuts and a fractured hand, while Elwood has a broken collar bone and other injuries. They were en route from Vulcan to Weyburn.

MOOSE JAW Sask Alberta Elwood Mensinger Joan Mensinger Vulcan Alta Weyburn

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LABRADOR Goose Bay U.S.A.F Lethbridge emergency coal production board PHILLIES R.C.’s CROWE HEAD ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE CLUB KINGSTON Ont E. W. Crowe Royal Military College Club Sir Arthur Currie A. B. Perry Associated Press SEEKS JOE B.C. P.C Anscomb THOMAS A REEDY Germany West Berlin Govt Name EDMONTON Eremier Manning Olds Newman E. Cook Social Credit PARIS Vincent Auriel foreign ministry Mme. Antiod St. Laurent REDWATER BURNS EDMONTON Hugh Edmundsom here Edmundson Royalite Oil Co
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