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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Aug 26, 1950

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North Koreans Shift Attack on East Coast Front

North Korean forces redirected their assault to the eastern front after American defenders halved the attack on the Kumhwa line toward Taegu. U S aircraft hit a fresh Soviet assault north of Kigye and Pohang as South Korean troops repelled heavy fire along the UN line.

Tokyo Taegu Kigye Pohang United. Nations Associated Jack Macbeth Douglas MacArthur Chongno Kumhwa U.S. Eighth Army United ‘States South Korean South Korea U.S Mount Sobuk Masan Pusan Alonie Chongo Corridor Sudong Pugye

Mixed report on medical aid and Korea front lines

The piece notes medicines and aids sent to Hilda Schuler and others, outlines hotel construction by Oland Construction, and reports heavy fog in Medicine Hat. It shifts to the Korean War front, detailing U N and South Korean advances near Chongno, Masan, and Pusan, with Red losses and tank destruction.

Ronenvillele Plume Hilda Ton

Rail strike widens supply lines for western provinces

Edmonton reports trucks will operate on Sundays during the rail strike. Saskatchewan trucks may run into Alberta at reduced rates. Coastal ships idle, crews kept aboard to conserve steam. Canadian newsprint shortages force publishers to cut newspaper sizes. Lake freighters discharge at Port Arthur and Fort William. Northern truckers organize to aid Peace River area, sending loads to Edmonton and returning with freight.

Ord Edmonton Saskatchewan Alberta Port. Arthur Fort William Northern Peace River

Locked Five Days in Strikebound Boxcar

Calgary CP reports 19 year old Jack MacDonald of Toronto survived five days locked inside an unlocked CPR boxcar in Calgary freight yards. He slept Monday night and endured 101 hours without food before being rescued Friday in satisfactory condition in hospital. He was eastbound seeking harvest work when the strikebound yards halted access and locals heard his calls for help while he hammered at the door.

Calgary C.P.R Jack MacDonald Toronto Prairies MacDonald

First Alberta Crude Reaches Redwater to Edmonton Pipe

The first Alberta crude oil enters the interprovincial 16 inch pipeline at Redwater and moves 30 miles to Edmonton storage tanks. Officials plan to fill Edmonton tanks by late October and complete the Regina link soon after eight tenths of the Regina Gretna and Gretna Superior spans. About 40 000 barrels are needed to fill the Redwater Edmonton line, roughly one and a half days of current output.

Edmonton Alberta Great Lakes Superior Redwater Regina Gretna Man Wis

Century-Old Paul Deroy Returns Home to Birthplace

Paul Deroy a 104 year old Dover New Hampshire resident, visits his birthplace in CAP CHAT Quebec. Sponsored by Foster's Daily Democrat, the return rowd gathers townsfolk and relatives as the centenarian seeks the place of his birth before he dies. Deroy travels with his 38 year old brother Nazrene and a sister. The group plans to move on to Quebec City before returning home.

Nhewspaper Foster’s Daily Democrat Dover Deroy Quebec Nazerene Gaspe Peninsula Vilage Quebec City

Freighter Collides With Hospital Ship Off San Francisco

Eighteen people died when the freighter Mary Luckenbach rammed the hospital ship Benevolence four miles from the Golden Gate in dense fog. The Benevolence sank upright, survivors were taken to Bay Area hospitals or returned home as the freighter entered port with little damage.

San: Francisco Navy Vario San ‘Francisco Bay Area San Francisco Bay Golden Mary Luckenbach

New York man held in slaying of Theresa Maguire

Steven Albert, 23, was held today in the slaying of Theresa Maguire whose battered nearly nude body was found Friday in a Queensborough lovers lane. The case centers on a murder investigation in New York.

New-York Steven Albert Theresa’ Maguire Queensborough

Vancouver Hotel Empty as Rail Strike Hits

Hotel Vancouver, operated by Canadian Pacific and Canadian National, faced a strike impact with 600 staff off duty and 700 guests ordered to leave. After 48 hours only about 50 permanent guests and some business travelers remained, while smoke curled from chimneys and lights burned sparingly.

Vancouver National Rail Canadian Pacific Canadian National Railways

Hall Denies Threats Influence In Ottawa Labor Talks

Renewed rumors of a possible strike swirl as Parliament meets. Frank Hall, spokesman for the international unions, says threats of compulsory arbitration would not influence the outcome. Canadian unions anticipate action before the weekend amid tense labor relations nationwide.

Ottawa Frank Hall Labor Department Alr. Mosher Mosher

Two Yank Gals Crown Canadian Open Finalists

Grace De Moss of Corvallis, Oregon and Dot Kielty of Los Angeles led the field at Winnipeg in the Canadian women's open final a cool morning as they teed off at 9 30 CDT on the first 18 holes of the 36 hole match play final.

Subway Mishap Leaves Worker Balanced on Rail Edge

An elevated track incident left a worker precariously balanced about thirty feet above the platform. Emergency crews secured the area as investigators assessed the halt in service and the cause of the mishap.

Free barbecue and corn feed feature of highway program

The Labor Day celebration marks the opening of Monalta Highway No. 48 from Wild Horse to Irvie. Governor John W. Bonner of Montana and Hon. D.B. MacMillan will speak at Wild Horse. Havre Medicine Hat chambers plan large ceremonies with bands, pageantry, and free barbecued beef and corn for about 1500 visitors.

Alberta Elkwater Lake Monalta_ Highway Wild Horse Iryine John Biikwater John W. Bonner Montana D.B. MacMillan Will Havre Medicine Hat Chambers of ‘Commerce Friends Ues Elkwater Alfuture Bgl A.C.T Bonner

News blackout grips capital as rail talks stall

An emergency relay failed to be arranged and a late start left a paucity of national and international news in today’s issue. Canada press dispatches are reportedly largely filler while union and rail management resume negotiations, with no progress reports after lengthy talks last night and this morning.

Rail

Riverside figures eyed for Detroit farm system switch

Two Riverside Juvenile Monarchs stars Up See Ne Keil Craven Goin Bob Keil and Ron Craven have been earmarked for entry into the Detroit Red Wings organization via a farm system. They may join Medicine Hat Junior Tigers this winter or a juvenile squad controlled by the Adams syndicate after approval from Mud Bruneteau.

Bob’ Keil Ron Craven Stars of Riverside Winnipeg Today Jack Adams Detroit Red Wings Red Wings Medicine Hat Tigers Adams’ Syndicate

Ottawa Talks Break Off as Union Negotiations Pause

Ottawa talks on the rail strike adjourned after a tense session in the Commons committee room. Officials indicated resumed talks with unions and railroad management to seek concessions and avoid a wider walkout affecting about 124,000 employees.

Ottawa Commons

Half Million Chinese Troops Ready for Formosa Defense

Reuters reports half a million Chinese Nationalist troops, armed with WWII U.S. weapons, man the west coast of Formosa to defend against a possible invasion from Communist China. Observers estimate up to 650,000 troops, 500 aircraft, and a navy with destroyers and gunboats, well trained and supplied.

Formosa Taipei Reuters Mount Guard Chiang Kai-Shek China Chiang Formosa Strait

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