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Lethbridge Herald

Location

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Date

Oct 24, 1950

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Chinese Guns Fire Upon Two U S Planes Near Korea Border

At Ons an Airfield Korea on October 24 an AP report states Chinese Communist anti aircraft guns fired at two U S Marine planes on a reconnaissance mission over Manpojin near the Manchurian border The planes were not damaged and pilots said they never came within three miles of the border Manpojin near Kanggye is cited as a Korean premier Kim Il Sungs new command center highlighting Cold War tensions

ONSAN Korea marine corps Manpojin Kanggye Kim Il Sung

Truman urges foolproof disarmament plan at UN

President Truman urged Russia to back a foolproof disarmament plan to free the world to fight want. He said the United States and allies will maintain military strength until universal agreement on international control of atomic energy and arms reduction. He left the door open for talks but said negotiation alone cannot guarantee peace, citing Korea. He outlined three principles: include all weapons, unanimous participation, and foolproof safeguards with constant policing and open information.

N.Y Truman Russia United Nations United States United Nations general assembly U.N San Francisco Soviet Union Europe Asia Korea

Manitoba Coalition Faces First Test In By Elections

Winnipeg Oct 24 The Manitoba Coalition government faces its first test since the last election in by elections for St Andrew's and St Clements, with Conservative leader Errick F Willis signaling withdrawal from the Coalition. The by elections follow the death of Attorney General James McLenaghen and open a path for Liberal Progressives and CCF competition.

WINNIPEG Manitoba Errick F. Willis Douglas J. Campbell St. Andrew's Thomas P. Hillhouse John Veitch CCF William Gordon St. Andrew’s James McLenaghen Progressive Conservative C.CF St. Clement’s Nicholas Stryk sup

Squirrel nest causes car fire near Souris

Mr and Mrs Raeside smelled smoke while driving their 49 Chevrolet in Souris Manitoba After initial concerns they found flames under the dash The fire originated from a squirrel nest and caused minor damage to wiring The couple tossed the burning material from the hood This item is part of The Left Rand Corner column.

John Raeside Mrs venta Souris Manitoba

Korean War Fronts Move South Toward Manchuria

A large Communist column advances from Kanggye toward South Korean positions as UN forces push toward the Manchurian border. Reports say North Korean forces may be rallying for a final stand near the border while Allied pilots report anti-aircraft fire from the Chinese side north of the border. A new UN bomb line sits 12 miles from the Chinese border as British and Australian troops lead pursuit along the northwest coast.

Yalu Korea Manchuria United Nations SEOUL Kanggye Kanggy Kim Il Sung Kangye Commonwealth Reuters

Policing Job For Canucks In Korea Advance Party

Ottawa reports Canada has sent a 345 officer and man advance party of its 9,000 man UN combat brigade to Korea. The unit’s task is setup for occupation duties, housing, meals, and advanced training plans, not fighting. Government awaits UN guidance before final assignment.

OTTAWA Canada United Nations Korea high seas Pacific Okinawa Defence Claxton

Third World War Postponed Yet Russia Bides

Tokyo reports high military circles say UN victory in Korea postponed a world war for years. Russia was surprised by allied intervention and the strength shown in under four months. Kremlin reportedly avoids general war risk while pursuing imperial designs. Indo China flare continues as a sign of Kremlin pressure.

RUSSELL BRINES TOKYO United Nations Korea Russia Kremlin INDO-CHINA

Al Jolson Dies Suddenly in Frisco at 64

Veteran jazz singer Al Jolson died suddenly in San Francisco at age 64 after a coronary occlusion. He had just returned from Korea where he entertained troops and had met with MacArthur in Tokyo. Jolson, famed as Mammy in Broadway and star of The Jazz Singer, left a quip about Truman and MacArthur on his lips. His wife Erle Galbraith suffered collapse of grief upon hearing the news.

SAN FRANCISCO Al Jolson United States Truman MacArthur Jelson Korea Gen MacArthur Tokyo Wake Island Jolson Harry Akst Martin Fried Als art ranger California Bing Crosby Akst Erle Galbraith Encino Calif Europe Africa India Pacific United Nations Al was Asa Yoelson St Petersburg Russia Washington Lew Dockstaders Schuberts Winter Garden New York Hollywood Sonny Boy Larry Parks

Bradley urges NATO to form mutual defence now

General Omar Bradley told NATO military leaders that mutual defence forces must be created now or they may be forced to improvise later. He spoke to the NATO military committee in Washington as it prepares for a three day defence ministers session, noting Canada’s delegation and stressing urgency after past conferences in Paris and The Hague.

WASHINGTON Omar Bradley United States joint chiefs of staff North Atlantic treaty organization defence ministers CANADA Charles Foulkes W A Curtis R W. Bidwell H F Clark H L Campbell Brg J.D . Smith Bradley Paris Hague

Passionate Desire for Peace Nehru Charms Canadian

Indian Prime Minister Nehru rejects the notion that war with Russia is inevitable and urges peace through words rather than weapons. He supports UN actions in Korea up to the 38th Parallel and argues a pause to seek a psychological moment for dialogue. His calm, persuasive manner impresses the interviewer.

I. NORMAN SMITH The Herald NEW DEPLHI India Nehru Russia Lucknow Inala United Nations Kore

Nations Observe U N Day in Widespread Ceremonies

United Nations Day features church bells and school ceremonies across regions from Berlin to Morea. Canada’s Louis St Laurent warns of test for the UN while Korea Action seen as progress toward peace. Riddell and Pearson to speak in Toronto and New York forums respectively. Seoul holds special services with Syngman Rhee and U N troops noted. Continued on page two.

NEW YORK west Berlin Morea United Nations general assembly P.M U.N Louis St. Laurent Canada Ottawa Dominion R. G. Riddell Toronto Canadian Club U.N. Association L. B. Pearson New York Herald Tribune Korea Seoul Syngman Rhee U.S John 3. Muctis Chong - Hyung Korean Association for the United Nations

Western Canada Fair dates set for 1951 in Lethbridge

Dates announced for the Western Canada Fair B circuit open June 25 at Lethbridge and close August 11 at Prince Albert. Grand stand attractions contract awarded to Irving Gresaman Gus Sun Booking Agencies Des Moines Iowa.

MOOSE JAW Sask Lethiridge Prince Albert Irving Gresaman-Gus Sun Booking Des Moines Iowa

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