Massive B‑29 raid drives North Koreans from Naktong line
United States B‑29 bombers pounded near Waegwan on the Naktong river and scattered an estimated 60,000 retreating North Korean troops. Observers reported Reds crossing west and north in small groups as pilots described enemy players as dazed and demoralized. The strike, among the war’s largest, was followed by a lull in other sectors as ground patrols moved into the smoke-filled area.
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Tokyo
Waegwan
Naktong River
Associated Press
Leif Erickson
Naktong
Eafe E. ‘Partridge
U.S
Air Force
Shad Ead
Taegu
U.S. 24Th ‘Infantry Division
Mass Conscription Boosts North Korea War Strength
Washington discusses how conscription in both Koreas, plus reinforcements from Manchuria and China, could sustain Red Army manpower. Analysts question casualty estimates and note reserves being moved into action as the war continues.
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North Korea
Washington
Korea
Manchuria
China
Red
Local notes mix scams sports and weather in uneven Manitoba blur
A jumbled local column reports a disputed credit note with no signature, a Princess Elizabeth birth contest favoring Anne in London, Winnipeg gold eyes bites by fishermen led by Harold Ronneberg, and the first 1950 crop ready in Medicine Hat area as a farmer cuts a greenish wheat swath in Irvine district.
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Elizabeth
Mary
Victoria
London
Anne
Winnipeg
Harold Ronneberg
Seldo
Ronenberg
Isretty
Medicine Hat
Irvine
Alberta Grants Trans Canada Highway Contracts
Ottawa approved contracts for the Trans Canada Highway across Alberta. Works Minister McMillan announced two contracts let in Alberta totaling more than 1 000,000 dollars. Approval came from Minister Winters of Resources and Development.
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Edmonton
Forswerl
Alberta
Ottawa
D. B B
McMillan
Will
Ahencarnek
Strathmore
MacMillan
Robert. Th. Winters
Canadian Destroyers Begin Blockade Duty in Korea
Ross Munro reports three Canadian destroyers shifting from convoy work to blockade and bombardment roles in the Yellow Sea along Korea’s western and southwestern coasts. The series will cover airlift duties, RCAF and UN operations, and potential political challenges in Korea.
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Phis
Ross
Munro
Korea
U. N
Japan
RCN
RCAF
Fors
Ross Munro Southam
Ottawa
Yellow Sea
Winnipeg Labor Council backs rail unions
The Winnipeg Labor Council unanimously endorsed rail unions and offered full federal aid. Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Engineers president Mr Chappell said talks with Montreal officials look hopeful and settlement may come without government intervention. He noted unions face criticism and may buy newspaper space to present their side to the public.
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Winnipeg
Laed
United
Nate Chappell
Canadian ‘Brotherhood of Railway Engineer's
Montreal
Chippell
Railway Union
Embargo on Livestock and Perishable Goods Looms
Ottawa posts announce a general embargo on shipments of livestock and perishable goods starting tomorrow at midnight. A drastic curtailment of mail services follows the threat of a Ganedlag railway strike, with non first class mail restricted east of Vancouver and affected routes rerouted via trucks and buses to rural points. Mail will be flown to Medicine Hat Lethbridge Calgary and Edmonton by TCA before distribution from these hubs.
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Zdods
Lomater
Post
Ottawa
Vancouver
Medicine Hat
Nde
Winnipeg
Medicine Hat Lethbridge
Calgary
Edmonton
TCA
Freigh
Asrail
Cabinet Discusses All Ec on Government Post
Ottawa reports the Canadian cabinet holds a three hour session amid a looming Aug. 22 walkout deadline. Talks explore breaking railway impasse and possible move to implement the 40 hour work week with pay parity, while unions press for faster shifts and higher pay.
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Ottawa
St. Lou
Unions Open Negotiations Over Wage Increase in Prairie Regions
Railroad unions not part of the current strike threat began talks in Winnipeg with CPR employees in the Prairie Pacific area including operators and crews. The main aim presented is a wage increase to cover both passenger and freight service.
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C.P.R
Winnipeg
Two Local Boys Head to Wings Hockey Camp Tonight
Two local youths depart this evening for a hockey camp hosted by the Wings. Prominent figures include RonaEeesck Crav and Ene Haley among the top stars rumored to participate. The Indianapolis area is noted as the destination with another year of hockey ahead for the group.
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Wings
RonaEeesck
Crav
Fede
Tot Fisher
Ene Haley
Indianapolis
Smilestones Speech Sparks Reflective Greeley Dialogue
A politician tells Horace a tale of self doubt and myth, claiming to be elf mad one day. Greeley counters by saying that such claims relieve the Almighty of a terrible responsibility.
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Horace
Greeley
Potential Oil Prospects Near Malmberg No 1 Drill
Reports indicate light green crude of the same type at the National Malmberg No 1 site three miles north. Tests have flushed oil up to 600 barrels daily. A nearby Cordasun No 1 and Turner Valley comparisons suggest similar porosity and unknown potentialities.
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Malmberg
Cordasun
Turner ‘Valley
Power Cut When Generator Burns At City Plant
A short circuit in windings caused a small fire at the city power plant at 1155 am today. The blaze triggered a temporary power cut of three to five minutes. Firefighters used Ansul powder and CO2 to extinguish the fire through openings at the ends of the generator. Superintendent H C Davis could not estimate total damage yet.
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C. Davis
Utilities
Sean E
Warning to Rail Travellers Stirred by Strike Threat
Printed notices in stations warn passengers of a possible work stoppage with a deadline of midnight August 21. Local ticket agents report instructions from the Canadian Passenger Association to inform travelers from today through August 22, as train crews and porters also distribute cards.
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Acr
OSS
Canadian Passenger Association
Trasvellers
Passenger Listed After Provincial Police Crash Probe
Officials say investigators found three bodies aboard the ship Shapiros after a cruise incident. The vessel was examined as authorities pursue safety findings and blame remains uncertain.
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CSL
Noro
Fragmentary Southwest Korea Edition Teases Army News
A damaged OCR snippet hints at a Southwest Korea section with a Reuters style note about a newspaper edition and an unclear mention of personnel, signaling a fragmentary military news tease.
Frost Threat Across Alberta and Western Grain Belt
A Canadian press report warns of frost tonight across western Saskatchewan and western Alberta with freezing temperatures in the grain belt. The forecast notes frost risk west of Saskatoon and in the Peace River region, with Fairview reporting the lowest temperatures and potential crop damage.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Therman
Fairview
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Florence
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Ne Channel
Miss Chadwa
Olympi¢ Oi
CPC
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acTeche
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CNR
Gordon
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