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Newspaper

Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Aug 11, 1950

Page

1

Malone doubts August clerks strike in Medicine Hat division

Superintendent O J Malone told The News this morning that a strike by clerks and some railway aides slated for August 22 is unlikely. He noted he has no more information than newspapers and that the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks has not yet acted. If a strike occurred it would affect about 250 employees across telegraph, baggage, freight office, ticket, call boys, and general office staff in the Medicine Hat division.

CPR O. J. Malone CES Medicine Hat

Cypress Hill and Alberta Saskatche numbers in question

A fragmented report notes disputes over origins of ANA NIMRODS and lists figures such as 8 100 days, 20 000 and 700 animals. It mentions a Great Falls court finding the selection illegal and references a horticultural society, space limits, and local civic details with several unclear names and places.

Ana

Rail unions reject cancellation appeal for August strike

Ottawa CP reports that 34 000 of 124 000 railway workers rejected the railways appeal to call off the August 22 general strike. A R Mosher trelgraphed the denial on behalf of the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees and the Brotherhood of Express Employees. Unions announced 100 percent strike readiness as they organized and directed members.

Donald Gordon CNR Cartiers Frank Hall Replee Ottawa A. R.mosher Canadian Brotherhood of ‘Railway Montreal C.B.R. E Brotherhood of Express Railways

Gov't Intervention Seen in Rail Dispute

Ottawa sources report growing belief that government action is likely in the railway labor dispute after the rejection of the latest offer. Union leaders say rising prices and the defence buildup justify higher wages, while workers expect mediation favorable to labor.

Railway Cplogne A. R. Mosher Canadian Congress of “Labor Ottawa Montreal Donald Gordon

Rail unions clash over wage hour demands in Canada

In Montreal CP reports a broad contrast between international and Canadian unions and railways. Unions seek a 40 hour week and up to seven cent hourly increases for over 90 000 workers and 10 cent for more than 30 000 employees. Railways offer a 44 hour week and a per cent rise. No intake pay reduction. Continued on page five.

Montreal International

War foreseen by Norwegian sect Manasseh in Sirdal

A southwestern Norway sect named Manasseh and also Ephraim in Sweden plans to flee mountains when war comes. Police raided Sirdal farms and found large stores of rationed and un rationed foods for emergency mountain retreat to await the millennium. Members describe destruction first then reckoning and paradise, with uncertain role for women and children.

Oslo Reuters Norway Sirdal Manasseh Wi Muller Sweden Ephriam Asseh Mounttains Manasseh Sect

Local 5.A.R. Depot Recruiting and Medicals Policy

The Local 5.A.R. Depot in Medicine Hat will arrange medicals for active service for applicants to the Canadian Army Special Force. Hours are 2 to 9 p.m. daily at the Legion Hall basement recruiting depot. Transport to Calgary provided if ill. Veterans and tradesmen prioritized with 18 to 35-year-olds eligible, 45 for tradesmen. minimum 18 months engagement, longer if in action. Report to depot for medicals and appointments. preference to World War II veterans and local officers.

Alberta Regiment Legion Hall Canadian Army Special Force Medicine Hat Calgary Tf.o.k Canada Towan Metropolitar

Government directs tire and tube price increases

Local outlets report government ordered price hikes on automobile tires and tubes effective this morning. Major brands Firestone and Goodyear show varied changes with passenger tires up 15 percent and tubes up 10 percent. Studded tires up 20 percent. truck tires up 20 percent with tubes rising 10 to 20 percent depending on type. Farm tires gain five percent while farm tubes rise up to 10 percent. Shops see heavy sales as customers shop ahead of higher prices.

Firestone Goodyear

Ottawa rails toward labor dispute with uncertain plans

fragmented OCR notes indicate Ottawa worried about a looming railway labor dispute as unions prepare to strike. officials advocate a hands off approach with no intervention plans, while negotiations risk breakdown and resumption of talks remains uncertain.

Ottawa ACP Ter Tin An Labor Department

Pupil Project Stirring Amid Promised Smilestones Motive

An unclear fragment suggests ongoing effort on a pupil related matter with a tense tone about progress and the involved parties. The wording hints at a debate over who has responsibility and the pace of work.

Birth of Princess Elizabeths Second Child Draws London Crowd

Ottawa and London reports indicate excitement over the anticipated birth at Clarence House. Royal family spokesman hinted the event would come soon, as Princess Elizabeth’s physician left the premises and nurse Helen Rowe moved into Clarence House alongside royal staff.

Ottawa Princess Elizabeth Hove London (Cp William Helen Rowe Prince Charles Buckingham Palace Clarence House

New Calgary Telephone Numbers Take Effect at Midnight

New style telephone numbers will replace letter prefixes on all Calgary exchanges at midnight Saturday. In most cases the change involves substituting numerals for the current letter prefixes across the system.

Calgary

Small Weather Changes May Affect Insect Life

Baltimore AP reports Johns Hopkins University scientist Dr. Vincent G. Dethier opened a research station in Hastings Blue Hill Maine to study minute weather changes within five feet of the ground and their effect on insect behavior. He tests bees moths and mosquitoes with microclimate observations and insect sprays as the U.S. Army funds the project.

Baltimore Johns’ ‘Hopkins Univer ‘Sity. Scientik Dethier United. ‘States ‘Army The University Dr.Dethier Maine Stp

Unclear transcription outlines heavy attacks around installations

Fragmentary notes report heavy attacks around installations with references to American troops and infantry absence. No clear dates or locations are readable.

Ene Ins Stattioe

Belgium Faces Civil War Amid Imperial Unrest

Confused report notes the nation teeters as supporters of Leopold clash with opponents. The unrest follows years of strikes and military tension, as Belgium prepares for a fragile shift in leadership on a notable birthday.

Brussels Ians Belgium

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