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A United States maritime strike threat is voiced by Paul Hall of the Seafarers' International Union, urging a nationwide general strike if the government moves ships. The three day strike disrupts ports, with 250,000 tons of relief cargo tied up and 2,500 ships idle in Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf ports. Canadian official says not affected.
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NEW YORK
United States
American Federation of Labor
Paul Hall
Searfarer's International Union
APL
sailors’ union of the Pacific
Europe
Asia
New York harbor
F.L
New York city
CANADA
MONTREAL
T. G. McManus
Canadian Seamen’s Union
T.S. C
Mr. McManus
Wage Increases For Vancouver General Hospital Staff
WAGE INCREASES FOR HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES VANCOUVER SEPT 7 W M Black business agent for the Hospital Employees AFL said 500 Vancouver General Hospital workers will get retroactive raises from July 1 by agreement with hospital authorities. Increases vary with amounts starting at $54 per month.
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VANCOUVER
W._M Black
Hospital_ Employees Federal Union
AFL
Vancouver General hospital
Left Hand Corner helps oiled birds in Suffolk coast
Mr and Mrs Dennis opened a cleansing station at Toswach to save thousands of oil harmed birds. Volunteers cleaned plumage with muffin fats and treated gulls, feeding them before releasing near Felixstowe. Birds repeatedly returned to the station, failing to migrate to freedom.
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James Denns
Toswach
Suffolk
England
Dennis
aotM
Felixstowe
Alaska Highway urged at Falls meeting by governor
Governor Sam Ford urged preserving the Alaska highway for continental defense and regional development at a Great Falls banquet. He praised U S Canada ties, warned against subversive elements, and highlighted cross-border growth potential. Alberta delegates conveyed goodwill, while officials discussed highway and tourist traffic and federal aid. Public publicity for Alberta tourism was criticized as inadequate by H B MacDonald with Calgary Route of Trade expanding its campaign.
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GREAT FALLS
Canada
Alaska
Montana
United
United States
H. G. Long
Lethbridge
Alberta
Winston Churchill
LAUDS SENATE
Dr. McGregor
J. A. Christiansen
Edmonton
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
MacDonald
Calgary Board of Trade
Max Dean
Butte
Pacific Northwest Tourist Association
senate
Buchanan
Murphy
Western Airlines
Los Angeles
Shackleford
Mont
H B. MacDonald
Ind
Calgary
Monuna- Alberta
Winnie To Pay Visit to Canada Next Spring
Quebec reports Captain Sherwood says Winston Churchill likely to visit Canada privately next spring as governor general’s aide de camp notes no definite plans yet. Possible stops include Quebec and Montreal with past wartime visits in memory of momentsous conferences with leaders.
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QUEBEC
Wainaton
j Churchill
Canada
Viscount Alexander
B C Sherwood
Sherwood
Churchill
fenether Mi 'Churchall
agai
Canadia
Churensilier
iste
Roareyel
Push Button Warfare Test Match in Future War
Washington reports a dress rehearsal for a future push button war with ten or more pilotless drone planes to be matched against the army's automatic anti aircraft fire control system in a December test.
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WASHINGTON
Government plan aims to settle steel strike talks
Ottawa reports a government settlement plan for the 55 day steel strike to be reviewed by strikers in Sydney Nova Scotia Hamilton and Ste Marie Ontario. United Steelworkers national director H Millard said proposals differ from last weekend and may reach the strikers Monday after a one hour meeting with Labour Minister Mitchell. The talks show hopeful signs as the wage demand gap narrows and details remain secret while reports suggest the offer nears 15 percent.
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OTTAWA
Sydney
N.S
Hamilton
Ste. Marie
H. Millard
United Sielworkers of America
Millard
Mitchell
E. B. Joffe
steel
A. R B. Mosher
Canadian Congress of Labor
Mr. Mitchell
Arthur MacNamara
M. M. MacLean
Third Atom Test Is Off
Washington reports President Truman has indefinitely postponed a third atomic bomb test at Bikini. The White House cites successful prior tests and data from A and B tests plus earlier experiments to justify delaying Test C. Joint Chiefs of Staff praise the operation and note a postponement, not cancellation, while civilian scientists and inter-service cooperation are credited.
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WASHINGTON
Truman
Bikini
White House
joint chiefs of staff
New Mexico
Kosaima
Nagasaki
Charles G. Ross
Weekly Newspapers Association Convention Opens Thursday
Nearly 300 delegates from weekly papers across Newfoundland to Alaska gather in Halifax for the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention. The event marks a conference on industry issues, standards, and regional press challenges.
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HALIFAX
Newfoundland
Alaska
Canadian Weekly Newspapers — Association Jopening Thursdes
30 Day Delivery Strike Hits Alberta Farm Produce
Twenty thousand Alberta Farmers Union members began a 30 day strike withholding produce from markets. Pickets stood at northern grain elevators while reports of isolated scuffles emerged in Wetaskiwin. Market stalls in Edmonton showed many gaps with under 40 percent of usual producers and non union stalls operating. AFU said effects would unfold next week as meetings spread to Drumheller Brooks and other points.
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C.P
Alberta Farmers Union
Alberta
Wetaskiwin
Edmonton
R.C.M.P
A.F.U
simk
la FARMER MARKET
C. J. Ingram
AFU
Drumheller
Brooks
Alberta Farmers Union Prepares Public Strike Call
A.F.U. president Dr Bumofie states the union will stage a non delivery strike for thirty days starting Sep 6 if Ottawa concessions fail. The AFU seeks to maintain production costs, urging farmers and the public to consider farmers' position and shared benefits.
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Alberta Farmers Union
the
Herald
Bumofie
AF.U
mhcught
Ottawa
Coal Settlement Dims Strike Vote Tuesday by Miners
Calgary September 7 A District 18 official of the United Mine Workers of America says a strike vote will be held Tuesday among about 4,500 steam coal miners in Alberta and British Columbia. Negotiations with domestic coal mine operators resume September 12 as miners push for a $2.50 daily wage increase and a five cent per ton royalty welfare fund.
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CALGARY
C.Pi
Western Canada
District 18
United Mine Workers of America
Alberta
British Columbia
Goa
Asaveiation
wnderstaid
Priday Tntarined
btu
Fernie
Michel
Bulls Columbia
Crs
Coleman Bellesve
Coleman Bellesve and Blur pmiure
Diplomatic tensions flare as Yugoslavia Greece strains widen
Athens moves to curb violence amid renewed Yugoslav Greek frictions over Macedonian claims. Premier Styphanos Gonatas cites internal Greece disorder risk as aides discuss a possible protest to Tito while Yugoslavia accuses Greece of incursions. The incident follows a Greek plane shot down and UN and US involvement in Athens as replies echo across Balkans.
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ATHENS
Acti
Styfanas Gonatas
Yugoslavia
Petropoulos
Wuolay
Cireece
Belgrade
United States
Franklin DD hhousevelt
ftichor
UN seecurity council
weratung
othe Ukreanien
Greece
Balkans
Gepmunusdt
Bulgatis
Yugeliv
imine de
republic of Macedona
Maerdonid
Turkey
Tebord
King Replies To Manning Telegram on Farm Parity Talks
King replies to Manning by telegram promising government consideration of a Western farmers demand for a fact finding board as a step toward parity pricing for agricultural products. Agriculture Minister and Finance Minister were abroad. Cabinet and committee actions noted. report continues on page two.
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OTPAWA
Sept
Mackellan Rink Jovy
Premice Manning
Mberta
Alg Berta
tlsies
Europe
Vic
King
Varnang
Talon
amd
gwen
Uy marmaster
arte
Cypentiigely
Camaidian Getekidey
No Reports Of Farm Pickets Being Out In This District
Reports from Southern Alberta indicate the farm delivery strike of the AFC began at midnight Friday but by Saturday morning little impact was seen. Rain hindered peaceful picketing, no wheat or eggs delivered in Raymond, Lethbridge stockyards were quiet, and milk deliveries continued. Meetings were planned for Magrath and Macleod to discuss strike actions, with possible picketing starting Monday.
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A.F.C
Alberta
tto
Joos
RAYMOND Douglas Paxman
Raymond
AFU
Herald
Haymond
Paxman
LETHBRIDGE
Saturda
Alt Magrath
central
suaite committee
the
AFL
tad die Berald
Denies Princess Elizabeth Will Wed Greek Prince
London dispatch reports that Sir Alan Lascelles denied a London Star story claiming Princess Elizabeth engaged to Prince Philo of Greece. Palace insiders note no engagement, and prior rumors have been dismissed. no marriage is planned within royal circles.
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Elizabeth
LONDON
Alar Lascelles
London Star
Philo
Greece
Alan
Bucktenam Palace
ane
Pip
George a
MNMukely
News Bulletins From Sept Headlines In Canada
Multiple brief items include 23 killed aboard a British Airways crash near Bathurst and Gamba with four crew among the deceased. Two men and three women arrested in a Bank of Nova Scotia branch robbery in New Richmond Quebec, with about 20,000 dollars in bonds involved. The 600 delegates expected at the Banff Kin Convention open with cross country Canadian attendance. Viscount Montgomery to throw opening pitch in Edmonton fastball game between St Vital Tigerettes and Medicine Hat Legionettes. Four escaped mental hospital inmates sought in Edmonton with descriptions of clothing.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS
LONDON
Brue
South American Airways
Bathurst
Gamba
De Gathegne
Acton
Lord Acton
MONTREAL
Sept
New Richmond
Que
Bank of Nova Soothe
Sapt. J
Quenneville
BANFF HANEE
Via
Canada
Newfoundland
MONTY
ORES
EDMONTON
Tt C.P
Viscount
Mont-gomery
sellier hay
St Vital Tigerettes
Manireds
Medicine Hat Legionettes
Alberta
Mearts
Winniptr
Oliver mental hospital
blue everalla
brown everail
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JOLIET
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Tiials
Suzanne Degnan
Chicago
Heirens
Harold H. Ward
criminal court
William J. Tuohy
FALLS
Winnie
Govt
A.F.U. Head
CARL J, SYIMPFLE
Jasper
Alta
Manning
KING REPIGES
Macleod
Mr. Long
Spring Coulee
Distret No
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Kent
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Maria
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