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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1951
Page
1
London foreign secretary Herbert Morrison urged peaceful security while noting Russia's vast armed forces. Pravda published Morrison's appeal and responded with a sharp rebuttal labeling his statements as lies and distortions. Six London papers carried the full exchange.
Local motorists face a two tenths of a cent per gallon hike to 45 cents for No. 1 and 41 cents for No. 2 grade. Imperial Oil Ltd announced the nationwide increase tied to a 12 per cent freight rate rise, with southern Alberta seeing the smallest lift.
The Edmonton weather office said today that thunder and lightning storms which plagued Alberta last month are about ended. Leaders from Britain and the United States contemplate moving their far east policies forward in a meeting urged by Anthony Eden.
President Truman pledged to press Congress for a robust one year price control bill to replace the deficient act he just signed. He called the Defence Production Act the worst he ever signed but kept it to avoid risking rent ceilings and priority controls. DiSalle’s OPS moved to ease ceilings with numerous cuts and several increases set for immediate effect.
Houston county grand jury returned a no bill in the case of the fatal shooting of two soldiers last May. Chief Tom Bragg testified he shot the men when they attacked him while he was taking them to Warner Robins Air Force Base after picking them up for being absent without leave.
Washington AP reports Secretary Acheson rejects a buffer zone along the 38th parallel proposed by the communists. He says the line must be defensible and that talks at Kaesong remain largely military, with the Reds seeking to restore pre‑attack conditions in North Korea.
Mrs An drew McFadzen remains in Medicine Hat General Hospital after a near drown ing while saving her 16 year old daughter Elaine at the island channel near Sitting Rocks southwest of Redcliff. Elaine and friend Maude Klaudt aided the mother in distress as she pulled her to shore, with Miss Klaudt also helping to rescue Mrs McFadzen. Mrs McFadzen is out of danger. The incident occurred around 8 15 last evening.
Yu an Kai Li, once a model Shanghai steel worker praised by the Communist party, rose to numerous party and union posts and a busy schedule of meetings. Overwork and political duties led to exhaustion. his work grade fell from A to CC, and he now endures poor health and a 22 hour schedule.
Ottawa reports four Canadian civil defence pamphlets, two on atomic attack, aim to spark public interest though they offer only blueprints. Gen. Worthington’s office distributes copies to provincial bodies, lagging behind American and British civil defence efforts in timing and scope.
A critic describes a psychologist as a man who states what you know in words you cannot grasp, highlighting the paradox in understanding and communication. The remark frames psychology as translating inner certainty into opaque language.
East of Kaesong allied infantry stormed Fool Mountain in a five day action regarded as the war’s fiercest since the armistice talks began. The hill’s capture ended North Korean observer advantage over allied lines and supply routes, just as truce negotiations continued.
Alberta hail damage could reach 20 million dollars as storms hit 560000 acres of seeded land out of 12000000, with 2600 claims filed this year and 18000 farmers insured. Officials warn payments may total up to 1.5 million, if hail continues for another month.
London Canada’s external affairs minister L B Pearson said east west tension is slackening and prospects for improved world relations are brighter due to Korea and UN cooperation. He warned democracies to stay vigilant and continue efforts for lasting peace during a six week Europe tour. Pearson praised Germany’s recovery and noted Scandinavians’ calm outlook.
Mayor William Fay warns the city could collapse financially if the Hollinger mine strike by 1,500 United Steelworkers continues. Miners demand higher pay and union dues check off. Jules Timmins suggests dropping the check-off. Fay cites bankrupt municipal debt and stalled debentures as evidence of the crisis.
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