Drew Wins Ontario Premier Drew Confirms National Leadership
The Progressive Conservative party chose Premier Drew of Ontario as its new national leader at a three day convention to succeed John Bracken. On the first ballot the Toronto lawyer secured 827 of 1242 votes, with John Diefenbaker close behind. Drew warned against short cuts to power and pledged to seek a Commons seat before Parliament's next session.
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The Globe and Mail reports Agricultural Minister Kennedy is set to become Ontario premier within a week. A caucus of government members and defeated June candidates will decide on a convention timetable, with talks planned with opposition leaders about a session next year. Kennedy says no immediate move and no caucus date yet.
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Hay King Lanthier crowns Grasslane Day winner
J D Lanthier of Leitchcroft Farm Gormley York County won first prize for hay drying at the Oxford Weer Improvement Association’s second Glass- Jang Day. He demonstrated indoor drying on a slatted floor with four powered fans, claiming hay can be partially dried in 10 to 12 hours to reduce weather damage.
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Danish Immigrant Killed In Farm Accident At Magrath
Arnst Vatmark, 30, a recent Danish immigrant who had only lived in Canada two months, died after a farm accident south of Magrath. He was riding a water tank on a truck when it toppled and rolled over him. Neighbor Wes Sabey helped. Vatmark died at Magrath hospital. Coroner ruled no inquest. Remains held at Christiansen Brothers' mortuary in Lethbridge. funeral plans pending.
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Wheat policy clash at PC convention in Ottawa
OttawaOct 4 A convention clash over state versus free market wheat trading ended with the platform underscoring income stability for farmers and a return to prewar marketing, allowing open selling outside the Wheat Board. A motion to reopen Winnipeg exchange was withdrawn amid prairie concerns.
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Domestic quarrel ends in shooting at Calgary home
Calgary report says Irene Marsh 32 is in critical condition with gunshot wounds after a quarrel with estranged husband John Marsh 28. He is hospitalized with non serious chest wounds, police plan attempted murder charges. Daughters aged three and seven unharmed as police investigate motive.
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Margarine Plank Emerges in Progressive Conservative Platform
Ottawa reports the Progressive Conservative convention approved a margarine plank calling for lifting restrictions on production and sale. The party also backs cutting taxes and government spending to ease the cost of living, amid a court ruling pending on margarine legality.
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Choice Of Col Drew Leads Tory Leadership Race
Ottawa October 4 The Progressive Conservative leadership race saw George Drew win on the first ballot, signaling a united old-line faction behind him. Diefenbaker and Fleming supporters shifted to Drew, aiming to present a cohesive front to the country as the convention proceeds.
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Moscow Talks Failure and Western Pause in Berlin Crisis
A French official said western powers will not take the Berlin crisis to a Big Four council while Russia blocks Berlin. Britain, France and the United States pressed for resumption of Big Four talks as Moscow urged, but officials said the Russian demand did not alter the core east west dispute over Berlin.
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Indians Capture Pennant
Cleveland Indians won the American League title by defeating the Boston Red Sox 8 3 in a single playoff. Lou Boudreau homered twice and Ken Keltner hit a three run homer to seal the victory. The Indians advance to face the Boston Braves in the World Series opening at Braves Field on Wednesday.
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Forced to Yank Children From Burning Theatre
A crowd of about 500 at a wild-west movie in Atlanta witnessed police force evacuations after a theater fire started by an exhaust fan. Officers Giles and Bennett directed patrons to leave as flames broke out, injuring no one but causing about $2000 in damages.
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Plane Sights Lost Airliner on Bahamas Island
A missing DC-3 charter airliner with 21 aboard was sighted on a lonely Bahamas island near Long Island. Coast Guard pilots reported survivors near the wreck, with minor injuries and water drops. Two four engine planes were sent, Nassau officials were notified for a rescue, and the craft was identified as a New England Air Express DC-3 en route from Teterboro to Sant Juan.
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Nominees approved for commanders in chief
Paris reports the French council of ministers approved nominations to the Western Union Permanent Defence Council commanders in chief committee. Announcement expected early tomorrow. Four U S detectives leave Montreal tonight to return with Donald and Douglas Perreault regarding a Sept 23 bank protection incident. Bert Killact 24 and Jack Poole 16 killed or injured after being struck by a car near Lloydminster. Redwater No 1 well yields 70 barrels per hour on test near Edmonton but production limited by rock. Riverton Manitoba bush fire nears town as 25 mph wind drives danger. Newfoundland unions plan strike Oct 11 over wage demands. Missing four year old George Bolin found safe after 20 hour search in northern British Columbia.
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