Alberta youth obtain Red Cross swimming certificates
Medicine Hat youths Alf Lundquest and Lawrence completed Alberta Division of the Canadian Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety courses in Red Deer during July and are now qualified instructors. The program was conducted under the Alberta division and highlighted water safety training for local youths.
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Calgary.Herald
Alberta
Red Cross
Canadian destroyer division joins UN fleet in Korea patrol
The Athabascan class Canadian destroyer division arrives at the waters near Korea under UN command. HMCS Cayuga leads three destroyers with Capt. Jeffry Brock of Winnipeg in command. The Sioux and other crews prepare for escort duties and potential bombardment raids as they sail from Quebec City via Halifax.
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Brock
Winnipeg
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C.R. Parker
Toronto
Victoria
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Paul Taylor
Pat. Benson
Pacific
Alcohol use among high school students discussed by Stanford professor
Dr. G Almack of Stanford University says about 50 percent of high school students use alcohol, noting an alarming trend in youth drinking. The AP report cites a study presented yesterday, warning of growing alcoholism risk among adolescents.
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Congress Urges Arms For Japan and Germany
In Washington bipartisan voices press arming Germans and Japanese to defend against a possible Communist attack. Magnuson proposes voluntary Japanese enlistment in the U S armed forces, questioned by Gen Douglas MacArthur as impractical due to Japan’s constitution.
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Korea
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Korean War Outlook and Uncertain Frontline
Washington reports two key questions in Korea as the war looms. What will drive North Korean forces from the south and how will UN and Soviet actions intersect at the 38th parallel? Analysts warn of possible border garrison stalemate and political complications.
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38Th Parallel
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38Th
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Armed hijackers abduct truck driver near Queen Elizabeth Way
Toronto police report two armed hijackers seized a truck driver and his girlfriend, bound them with tape, and used Kopi’s car to drive toward Clappiston’s Corners near Hamilton. The 23 year old driver John Kopi was held against his will and injured his girlfriend in the incident.
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Kopi
Queen Elizabeth
Kopi’s
Clappiston's
Hamilton
Canada urged more Korea war aid action from United Nations
The United Nations secretary general Trygve Lie urged member countries to provide more effective aid to American soldiers and airmen in Korea. Canada has offered no ground forces, though it previously sent the Winnipeg Grenadiers to defend Hong Kong.
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Korea
Canada
Korean
Winnipeg Grenadiers Rifles
Hong-Kong
America
Soviets Threaten Veto At UN Meet In North Korean Clash
Soviet delegate Jakob Malik ends boycott to take UN presidency while China and North Korea back a veto threat to block any condemnation of North Korean aggression. Warren Austin and Britain condemn Malik as irregular amid debate over U.S. resolution to localize the conflict.
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North Korea
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Malik
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Obedience to Orders and War Crimes Debate in Military Law
The text discusses the evolving view that soldiers must follow lawful orders and cannot be punished by the enemy for acts that breach accepted warfare rules. It notes 1944 amendments reinforcing accountability for violations in war, even when following commands.
Soldier’s duty to disobey illegal orders challenged
Lord Cork argues that obedience to orders does not excuse crimes against civilians and that soldiers remain responsible as citizens. He cites hypothetical scenarios where a commander orders killings or the burning of a church to show the supremacy of the rule of law.
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Visqbunt Jowitt
Explosions Level Crashed Transport Plane Near Oklahoma City
A twin engine C-46 transport bound for the west coast crashed in heavy fog near Tinker Air Force Base. One engine failed during instrument approach, killing one crewmember as the fuselage burned on impact and flames exploded, drawing thousands from Oklahoma City. The six surviving crew escaped with injuries.
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City
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United States’ Marine
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma ‘City
Alee ‘Epson
Chicago Police Seek Lead After Man Mentioned Home Sighs
Fragmentary text from Chicago mentions a man speaking of home and peace, with police seeking information. The garbled lines reference a possible incident or statement linked to local authorities and a seeking of clues.
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