UN Delegates Propose Informal Subcommittee in Korea Talks
United Nations delegates floated a two man subcommittee to bypass formal truce talks and break the Korea buffer zone deadlock. Vice Admiral Turner Joy urged a meet around the table to ease the dispute while reaffirming allied readiness to press military options if needed.
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Munsawn
Korea
United Nations
Red
U.N
Tokyo
Kaesong
C. Turner Joy
Joy
Topam
Kuesone
Nati dl
Historic South Alberta Regiment to install new leaders
Western Command orders LC-Col. Bruce McKenzie to command and Major James D. Sinclair to be second in command of the historic South Alberta Regiment Reserve. Both have long service with the unit and notable WW II records, including McKenzie’s award for gallantry at the Albert Canal and Sinclair’s wartime work at Suffield. The posting signals added peacetime training stimulus as fall and winter instruction begins.
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Western Command
O.C
2IC
South Alberta Regiment
Bruce Mecfenzie
Ds.o
W. H. Buchanan
E.D
James D. Sinclair
B.G.M
Col
McKenzie
Albert Canal
Belgium
Normandy
Major Sinclair
Suffield Experimntal Station
Defence — Research Board
Cranbrook
B.C
Medicine Hat Snce
Bruce McKenzie
SAR
Medicine Hat
Calgary Highlanders
England
United Kingdom
Ecross Channel
France
Holland
Germany
Iran Rejects British Oil Offer as Talks Go On
Tehran reports Iran rejected Britain’s latest compromise on the oil dispute while talks Pressing ahead. Deputy Premier Hossein Fatemi says the offer conflicts with Iran’s nationalization law. British negotiator Richard Stokes expresses hope for agreement.
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Iran
Tehran
Britain
Hossein Fatemi
Richard Stokes
Stokes
Fatemi
Final Treaty Draft Leaves Way Open For Jap Reparations
The United States and Britain released their final draft peace treaty with Japan. It confirms Japan must pay partial reparations to nations devastated by the war while noting current financial limits prevent full payments. The Philippines sought larger damages and caused some wording tweaks though Russia objected strongly. The conference opens September 4 in San Francisco with most allies expected to sign.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Japan
Russia
San Francisco
State Department
Philippines
Missionaries Deported From Communist China
Reuters reports from Hong Kong that a French priest Father Robert Lebas and six nuns were deported after a court in Guangdong province sentenced them to jail terms that were suspended. The article claims 20,000 attended a trial accusing them of killing 13,000 orphans under their care. Several Canadian nuns are detained on similar charges.
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Hong Kong
Reuters
China
Ttakungpao
Robert Lebas
Lille
Kwangshawwan
South China
Hearst Domain Founder William Randolph Hearst Dies at 88
San Francisco mourns as William Randolph Hearst dies in Beverly Hills after strokes. He leaves a $6 million trust, $1.5 million cash to his widow, and two trusts for family and charity. Four of his five sons, plus executives, attend his deathbed in California. Burial set at Cypress Lawn. probate in Los Angeles.
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San Francisco
William Randolph Hearst
Beverley Hills
New York
Millicent V. Hearst
John
Cyppress Lawn Cemetery
U.S
George Hearst
Phoebeapperson Hearst
Hearst
William Randolf, Jr
George
David
Randolf
Martin F. Huberth
Hearst Corporation
Richard E. Berlin
Los Angeles
Marion Davies
Beverly Hills
Hearston Corporation
Dry Sunny Weather Aims To Sustain Record Wheat Yields
The Tribune reports a five nation crop forecast with western Canada likely to harvest 533,525,000 bushels of wheat, second only to 1928. Manitoba trails, while Saskatchewan Alberta gain. oats barley rye and flax projections accompany. Clear, dry conditions are deemed essential to meet indicated yields as frost risk looms in northern regions.
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Winnipeg
the Tribune
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Rye
U K Says Right To Trade With Russia Continues
Britain defends timber deal with the USSR saying eastern Europe remains essential for supplies while US concern grows. Sir Hartley Shawcross notes Britain may confront US misunderstanding but emphasizes strategic and economic value of Soviet trade for rubber and other materials. Talks also cover 1,000,000 tons of Soviet coarse grains. UK worries over American reaction to trade balance with Russia.
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Cornwall
England
Russia
Britain
Ussr
Hartley Shawcross
Board of Trade
Europe
America
Soviet Bloc
United States
China
Soviet Union
Briain
Iron Curtain
U.S
Shoot to Kill Orders in Hunt for Escaped Murderer
In Chicago police issued shoot to kill orders to capture Williams a 20 year old Negro inmate condemned to die for murder who escaped Cook County Jail firing on guards and attempting to rob a motorist He is armed with a riot gun and a reward of 1000 dollars was offered for his capture dead or alive Police surrounded a rooming house as they pursued him through the city
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Chicago
Cook County
Harry Williams
Philip Scanlan
John E Babb
Babb
Williams
William Hawkins
War talk continues as India and Pakistan spar over Kashmir
In New Delhi and across Pakistan, leaders refuse to pause hostilities on their independence anniversary. Nehru appeals for peace while warning of possible war readiness, and Liaquat Ali Khan accuses India of seizing Kashmir and vows to defend Pakistan.
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India
Pakistan
New Delhi
Britain
Jawaharlal Nehru
Saiquat Ali Aan
Beteady
Kashmir
Liaquat Ali
Nepal
Hyderbad
Smilestones Boss Quote About Punctuality
A famous adage notes that a boss is late when you are early and early when you are late, reflecting a paradoxical view of time and leadership dynamics in the workplace.
Chukar partridges to be introduced in Southern Alberta
Calgary fish and game authorities transfer 126 Chukar chicks to Brooks for raising with possible breeding use. Birds may be released in Medicine Hat region this fall. Chukars prefer open dry lands over damp or irrigated areas. In Redcliff 89 blood donors registered at a Red Cross mobile clinic last night. The mobile unit will operate at Suffield today. Memorial Park floodlight conduit cables installed by civic electric crews under Supt. Frank Rothwell. A new white ambulance posts at Suffield for station and Ralston residents, aiding emergency and maternity runs to Medicine Hat General Hospital.
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Alberta
Fish and Game
Calgary Club
Brooks
Medicine Hat
Redcliff
Calgary
Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service
Suffield Experimental Station
Robt. Thacker
Vic Anderson
Memorial Fastball Park
Civic Electric Line
Frank Rothwell
Crown
Ralston
Medicine Hat General Hospital
Small Slaughter Drop Hits July Cattle in US
Packers under federal inspection slaughtered 920108 cattle in July, the smallest month total in eight years. Alberta hailstorm at Manning, Aug 7 damaged 20 to 75 percent of crops in Peace River district.
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Chicago
United States
Calgary
Alberta Hail Insurance Board
Manning
Alta
Peace River
Gasoline Tank Explodes in Anson Fire
A storage tank explosion in Anson Me caused a fiery blaze with losses estimated between 30000 and 50000 dollars. Firefighters saved two nearby homes from the spreading flames. Claims were made by owner Lowell A. Hoskins.
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Anson, Me
Lowell A. Hoskins
Red Counter Attack Rebels U N Troops
Communist forces counter attacked on the eastern front driving United Nations troops from a hill near Kaesong amid a three day battle. Five hill objectives include two controlled by Reds and two by Allies with the fifth under artillery fire. The Fifth Air Force completed 350 sorties and U S cruiser Toledo with Dutch destroyer Van Galen shelled Chongjin area.
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U.S
Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
Kaesong
Fifth Air Force
Toledo
van Galen
Chongjin
Isle of Man to Vote in November General Election
The Isle of Man, a tourist hub with low income tax, will hold a general election on November 17 to elect 24 members for five-year terms to the House of Keys. The Tynwald, dating to 1079, is the second oldest parliament, and Manx politics are shaped by England while Britain handles foreign policy. The current House of Keys is mainly Conservative with few Labor seats.
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Douglas
Isle of Man
Reuters
Irish Sea
England
Ireland
Tynwald
House of Keys
Iceland
Britain
British airline launches first jet air freight service
British European Airways started the world first jet powered air freight run. A DC-3 took off from Hanover with 24 percent of its load in mail and newspapers for British forces in Germany.
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London
Reuters
British European Airways Today
Hannover
Germany
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