Magpie Sinks Mine Sweeper IIs Near Korea
The mine sweeper Magpie was sunk by a floating mine near Ch'Uksan Dong Korea. Twelve survivors were saved by minesweeper Merganser and brought to Pusan. Eleven crew were killed and ten injured on the destroyer Brush in an earlier blast. The Mansfield suffered damage with seven injured in another blast. Admiral Sherman testified that Russian made floating mines have been found in Korean waters and were outlawed by The Hague Convention.
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North Korea
Brush
Ch’Uksan- Dong
Pusan
Korea
Forrest P. Sherman
navy
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Mansfield
Sherman
Hague
Flying Saucers Over Great Falls Baseball Park
Nick Mariana, manager of the Great Falls Pioneer Baseball League team, said the U S Air Force seized his color films showing two silver discs buzzing over a Great Falls baseball park on August 15. He turned the footage to Air Technical Command at a special investigator's request, and officials advised against further details.
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GREAT FALLS
Mont
Nick Mariana
United States Air Force
Mariana
air technical command
Pioneer Baseball League
Communists halt all rail traffic into Vienna
Communist demonstrators halted rail traffic into Vienna with trains stopped to and from the capital. Crowds blocked roads in St Poelten and Stadlau, pausing western, north, and south station services. Police failed to stop the disruption as Reds seized and later were driven from several federal post offices and a communications centre.
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VIENNA
federal railway administration
St. Poelten
Stadlau
Wiener Neustadt
Neil McAlpine of Ingal Averts Famine Threats in Agraiot
The story recalls Neil McAlpine an early Fingal area settler who farmed large tracts and stored three thousand bushels in his granaries. When frost killed the wheat, hishold on surplus aided the Talbot settlement during a famine scare, reflecting community leadership and prudent stewardship.
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Agraiot
St. Thomas
Talbot
Neil McAlpine
Ramsden and Skinty Sentenced in Edmonton Theft Ring
Glen B Ramsden, 20, of Winnipeg, received 3 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to 22 counts of theft and shopbreaking. Richard Skinty, 21, of Edmonton, admitted aiding in 18 offences and was sentenced to three years. The crimes included stealing 195 six ounce liquor bottles from the North West Air Command officers mess last July 10.
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EDMONTON
Glen B Ramsden
Winnipeg
Richard Skinty
Ramsden
North West Air Command
Czech Colliery Explosion Kills 36 Miners in Moravia
In Ostrava area, Moravia, Czechoslovakia, a main coal mining center near the Polish frontier, 36 miners died and several dozen escaped after an afternoon explosion. Industry Minister Gustav Klement rushed to the scene as rescue operations continued.
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Reuters
Ostrava
Moravia
Czechoslovakia
aftenoon
Alberta Oil Flows East To Regina As Pipe Line Opened
Alberta oil begins moving east to Regina after the 90 million dollar interprovincial pipeline opening. The route will, in time, carry oil 1 127 miles to Superior Wisconsin for Great Lakes tanker shipments to eastern markets. Premier Manning spun the valve at Edmonton pumping station while Trade Minister Howe hailed the system as essential to Canada’s defense program and reducing foreign crude reliance by about 150 million dollars annually.
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Alberta
Regina
Canada
Superior
Wis
Great Lakes
E. C. Manning
Redwater oailfield
C. D. Howe
New Kingdom of Iron Underway in Ungava Labrador Drive
A vast Ungava Labrador iron ore project moves forward in northern Quebec with private sector funding and a planned 360 mile railway and docks. Construction contract awarded to Cartier Construction, with partners Fred Mannix and Co. Ltd. The plan envisions mining and shipping 10 million tons annually by 1955, requiring hundreds of millions more in investment over a five year build period.
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Quebec
Ungava~Labrador
Ungava
Septies
St. Lawrence River
fron range
Quebec-Labrador
Cartier Construction Company
Cartier
Invaders Beaten Back In North Pass
Pakistan reports Afghan tribesmen and regular troops crossed into Debandi near Bogra Pass, aimed at the Quetta Chaman railway. After air-supported engagements, Pakistan says forces withdrew and launched a pursuit to expel intruders from its territory. The clash marks the second border incident in months between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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North Pass
KARACHI
Pakistan
Afghanistan
defence ministry
Debandi
Karshhi
Bogra Pass
Quetta-Chaman
Khojak
Gamazhi
MacArthur Told to Use Any Means to Unite Korea
United Nations orders General MacArthur to employ all available forces to unify Korea. Up to 175000 troops massed to breach the 38th parallel as non Korean allies prepare to cross into North Korea. North Korean regime continues to ignore surrender ultimatums.
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Korea
RUSSELL BRINES OKYO
United Nations
northland
North Korea
38th parallel
South Korea
Lake Success
Tacit Permission Given U.N. Forces Cross Border
U.N. forces may cross the 38th parallel under a Britain led plan for Korea with 47 votes in the political committee and seven abstentions. The Soviet bloc opposed a rival resolution. The plan envisions elections under U.N. auspices, limited U.N. presence, economic rehab, and a seven member U.N. commission to enforce provisions.
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38th parallel
Soviet bloc
Britain
Australia
Brazil
Cuba
Netherlands
Norway
Pakistan
Philippines
Korea
Construction boom meets housing crunch in Canada
The Canadian Press reports housing improves for those who can afford it while the average family still struggles. Construction is booming nationwide but costs and high prices tighten access, with Alberta and Quebec showing affordable supply, BC mild turnover, and Saskatchewan scarce accommodation despite programs. About 2,000 units under construction in Edmonton and 1,600 in Calgary, as demand remains strong and contractors sell homes before building.
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ANADA
Mrs. Average
Alberta
Quebec
British Columbia
Fraserview
Vancouver
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Edmonton
Calgary
Saskatchewan
Regina
Moose Jaw
DiMaggio's Homer Wins For Yankees in World Series
Joe DiMaggio hit a 10th inning homer giving the New York Yankees a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. Allie Reynolds pitched all nine, Robin Roberts took the loss before 32,660 fans. game moved to New York for tomorrow’s contest.
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HILADELPHIA
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
New Yorkers
DiMaggio
Allie Reynolds
Robin Roberts
New York
Howe Predicts 1950 Wheat Price At $1.80 A Bushel
In Ermonton Oct 5 Canadian Trade Minister C D Howe forecast in an interview that 1950 wheat will finally fetch 1 80 a bushel. He commented on western protests over price spreads stating there is little cause for complaint. The spread between No 1 hard and feed wheat was 49 cents, versus 52 cents during 1928.
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ERMONTON
C. D. Howe
Fire Is Rocked By Blast
Erie fire crews battle a fiery derailment near midtown after a New York Central freight collision with an oil tank car. No fatalities. 0 to 50 injured, none burned. Boston to Chicago express and a westbound passenger train escaped major damage. dormitory car and dining staff among those evacuated.
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Pas
New York Central
Koreans Seize Changjon in North Korea Front
South Korea's 2nd Division overran Changjon, 60 air miles north of Sun Paralle l on the east coast after an all day battle, with AP correspondent William Jorden reporting the town fell amid heavy fighting. Bevin Crouts Critics of Foreign Policy at Margate rally, a 6 to 1 vote backed by Labor to push for a five power conference, Russia talks, atom ban, and dollar independence by 1952. Communists clear rail lines in Vienna after three hour blockade as demonstrators disrupt east west traffic. Australia foresees early general election after anti Communist bill shelved by senate. 30 killed or injured in train tank collision near Berlin as a workers' train hit a Russian tank.
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TOKYO
North Korea
William Jorden
BEVIN KROUTS
MARGATE
England
Reuters
New York
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hig
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Russia
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