Civil Servants Return to Work as France Ends General Strike
Paris reports show 2,000,000 civil servants resumed duties as buses and subways reopen and trains run. Rail strikes persisted in Brest Rennes Toulouse and Quimper despite Communist led calls to continue action into tonight. Postal telegraph and telephone services remained unmanned with no end in sight.
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Rennes
Toulouse
Quimper
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SovietPremier declares hydrogen bomb monopoly ended
Moscow reports Georgi Malenkov told the Supreme Soviet that Soviet scientists mastered hydrogen bomb production long ago and that the United States no longer holds a monopoly. In Washington, Eisenhower and the AEC heard the news without comment. Malenkov outlined a push for consumer goods and a budget to strengthen armed forces and defense capacity.
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Soviet of Nationalities
Social Credit rhetoric in Medicine Hat rally backs five year national victory
Alberta Economics Affairs Minister A. J. Hooke told about 200 at the Empress theatre that Social Credit would win a national government within five years. He asserted policies unchanged since 1935, criticized the old parties, and praised Alberta debt relief and pay as you go policy while calling for Ottawa representation.
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A. J. Hooke
Alberta
Social Credit
Canada
Mr. Hooke
Empress Theatre
Medicine Hat
William D. Wylie
Last House
Hooke
Social Credit Administration
Newfoundland
P.E.1
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan Man Injured In Whitla Car Crash
Charles Naylor 25 of Pontrilas Saskatchewan was hospitalized early today after a single vehicle crash three miles west of Whitla on the Etzikom road. Naylor suffered cuts and abrasions with the full extent of injuries yet to be determined. Pattison ambulance handled the call around midnight. RCMP detachment investigates the accident with Naylor alone in the car.
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Pontrilas
Saskatchewan
Naylor
Whitla
Etzikom
Pattison
R.C.M.P
Koreans and Allies Jubilant as Prisoner Exchange Advances
Panmunjom scenes mix joy and defiance as 90 Americans return to healthier, happier lines. Turks and South Koreans tear from their prison uniforms in protest while UN forces slow crowds and police restrain stripping prisoners and freed gear litters the road.
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Panmunjom
Reds
Munsan
St Laurent blasts Conservative pledges in national rally
Prime Minister St Laurent labeled Conservative tax cut promises as a barefaced attempt to fool Canadians and warned such policies risk national security. He spoke at Maple Leaf Gardens to about 10 000 people and urged voting to keep defense strength intact. Pearson and Howe backed his message warning of war risk and criticizing Tory financial plans.
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Canada
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Drew
M. J. Coldwell
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Howe
Pearson
Europe
Far East
West German faith in unity shaken by food aid claim
Reuters reports Dean Hein rich Grueber, Protestant church liaison to the East, says the West's food gift program is a barrier to German unity and peace. Calgary bulletin notes a severe Alberta hailstorm in Grande Prairie damaging almost all grain crops.
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Calgary
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Grande Prairie
Sacred Advances Stir West Riding Rally
W D Wylie Liberal opposition warned conservatives and Liberals fear Social Credit gains in the west at his Empress Theatre rally. He contrasted Manning government with Ottawa graft, cited the Currie report and D V A lawyer costs, and accused Liberals of defenseless policy. R H Kent noted Social Credit openness in campaigning.
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Empress Theatre
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Potteries Worker Injured by Flying Brick Fragment
Hildegarde Seifreed a Medalla Potteries worker living at 1021 Railway Street was admitted to hospital just before noon today with a bad shoulder wound and shock after a flying brick or stone from a ceiling rafter. She is not believed seriously hurt and remains under medical treatment.
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Rhee Dulles Back Mutual Security Pact For Korea
Defense duties and a U S Korea mutual security pact were initialed in Seoul by U S Secretary of State Dulles and South Korea’s Pyun Yung Tai. The pact would base U S troops in Korea and require Senate approval.
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Dales
New York
Not Committed To Defend Korea View Of Britain
London officials explain Britain’s UN Korea warning does not bind the nation to war against China if the armistice fails. A foreign office spokesman says decisions with grave consequences must be timely and fully understood, with no advance commitment to action. Britain calls for prior UN consultation before bombing Chinese bases if warranted.
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Yalu River
Smilestones Divorce Sparks Unlikely Car Breakup
A dramatic household dispute ends in a divorce after a wife locks her husband out of the car and refuses to fuel him, signaling a sharp end to their unusual domestic feud.
Canada pledges to resist renewed Korea attack with UN allies
Canada joined 15 UN members in a July 27 Washington pledge to resist any renewed attack in Korea. A UN committee would decide if the armistice is broken, after which Canada would be obligated to act in concert with the 15 allies.
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Korea
External Affairs Department
Washington
Kora
U.N
Social Credit Momentum Quietly Advances in Campaign
Premier Bennett urged voters that no party can halt Social Credit’s rise as its “new people's movement.” George Drew promised a five day work week and freedom from political interference for civil servants. Prime Minister St Laurent urged Canadians to vote to block Communist gains. Arthur Laing predicted Sinclair as future finance minister in a Liberal administration.
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Social Credit
British Columbia
New People’s Movement
Ottawa
George Drew
Vancouver
Arthur Laing
Sinclair
Laing
North Vancouver
Coast Capilano
Jimmy Sinclair
Abbot
CCF Won’t Enter Coalition If Federal Election Stalemate
In Rosetown Sask CCF leader M J Coldwell stated the party will not join any coalition should the federal election result in a stalemate. He spoke at a Friday night event, underscoring firm stance amid post election uncertainty.
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CCF
M. J. Coldwell
Unsettled Showers Across Alberta With Warmth Shift
Weather bulletin notes showery unsettled conditions across Alberta with temperatures cooler than Friday. Saskatchewan expected to see sunny hot weather followed by violent thunderstorm activity across most districts. Sunday will be cooler and cloudier, mainly in northern regions. Medicine Hat expects scattered thunderstorms this evening and lighter winds Sunday.
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