Walter Loehr paints Germany’s postwar revival in Munich
The piece profiles Walter Loehr, a rebuilt Munich civic guide, charting Germany’s recovery from 1948 currency reform to 1955 travel revival. It notes 70 percent reconstruction in Munich, 600,000 unemployed nationwide, new housing, schools, cars, and hotels, and the German Miracle driven by private enterprise and Marshall Aid despite shortages.
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UN study begins on US plan for mutual military blueprint exchange
Britain Canada France and the Soviet Union opened detailed talks on the US invitation to exchange military blueprints and allow aerial inspection of each other’s territory. The plan, to seek UN General Assembly endorsement, covers monitored reconnaissance flights and access to bases and installations.
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Britain
Canada
France
Soviet Union
United States
UN General Assembly
Geneva
Italy
London
Martin
Harold E. Stassen
Eisenhower
Anthony Nutting
Jules Moch
Arkady A. Sobolev
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
China
Lodge
U. S
Violence in Gaza Escalates Between Israel and Egypt
Reports from Jerusalem say violence continues around Gaza with claims of Israeli and Egyptian casualties. Israel accuses Egypt of killing four Jewish civilians and wounding ten Israelis, while Egypt says Israelis killed an Egyptian soldier and wounded four civilians.
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Tel Tayim
Sadat Rejects Dulles Arab Israel Proposal as Impracticable
Cairo Col Anwar el Sadat a key Egypt revolutionary council member and state minister calls U S proposals for Arab Israel settlement impracticable and aimed to preserve Israel's interests. He notes Dulles spoke from Israel's angle and ignored UN resolutions. This marks the first public statement by a top Arab government leader.
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Reuters
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Baker Wins 71428 Pound Sweepstake Prize in Scotland
NAIRN Scotland Reuters Robert Mirtle a 54 year old amateur baker and candy maker burst into song after learning he had won 71428 pounds tax free for a sixpence bet in a national soccer sweepstake. He said the prize would let him slow down at work and return to the church choir.
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Nairn
Scotland
Reuters
Robert Mirtle
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Barlone
Two Montreal constables suspended for shooting at fleeing car
Two Montreal police constables were suspended for three days without pay after an unjustified shooting at a fleeing car. The action followed a police board hearing and reflects concerns over police use of force.
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Montreal
Smileestones Sign in Corner Grocer’s Window
A corner grocer displays a note in the window urging shoppers to complete their purchases by Friday. The sign parody references Robinson Crusoe and quips about timely shopping.
Medicine Hat Presses Ottawa to Keep Local CMHC Office Open
Local contractors and the mayor pressure the federal government after announcing the closure of the Medicine Hat CMHC office. CMHC cites economy while residents fear having to travel 120 miles to Lethbridge for NHA loan discussions. A Winnipeg investigator may visit to review complaints.
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Lethbridge
Gloria Lockerman’s Tax Question on $64,000 Show
Baltimore speller Gloria Lockerman faces income tax questions as her CBS prize money may be taxed. A trust fund for her education could affect exemptions, while moving toward the $32,000 or $64,000 question would trigger higher taxes and different deductions.
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Federal Income Tax Division
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Lawyers seek ban on statements to police in trials
Ontario lawyers push Canadian Bar Association to adopt a resolution limiting the use of statements given to police in criminal prosecutions. William A. MacDonald Jr. of Toronto will present the plan to the criminal law section seeking exclusion of such statements unless given under oath and in the presence of a justice of the peace.
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Canadian Bar Association
William A. MacDonald, Jr
Toronto
Association
Criminal Law
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National Criminal Law Section
Queen and Soviet Union Toasted at Regina Banquet
Saskatchewan's CCF hosts nine Russian farm experts as Vladimir Matskevich and Canadian Agriculture Minister Gardiner laud peace hopes. Matskevich cites Soviet postwar expansion plans to boost livestock and grain while expanding schools hospitals and industries. Gardiner recalls wartime alliance and praises a century of peace as key to preventing future wars.
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Harold Morrison
Regina
Soviet Union
Vladimir Matskevich
Saskatchewan
CCF
Russia
Maskevich
Gardiner
Canada
Pleasant Prairie Weather Ahead Despite Warmer Pacific Winds
Southwesterly winds bring warm, dry air from the coast to the Western Prairies. Cool air has moved over the B C coast but should not affect Prairie weather for the next couple of days. Pleasant sunshine continues today and Wednesday with afternoons a bit warmer on Wednesday.
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Edmonton
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Prairies
Archbishops Talks on Organic Union of Churches
Archbishop W F Barfoot of Canada voiced that talks on organical union between the Anglican Church and United Church have reached a point of ineffectiveness. He urged renewed ecumenical effort and discussed revisions to the Book of Common Prayer while noting no deadline for union and emphasizing evangelism.
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Barfoot
Archbishop of Canterbury
Retaining British Sovereignty Over Cyprus in NATO Stability
Foreign Secretary Harold Macmillan told Greece that British sovereignty over Cyprus is vital to NATO defence. He restated Britain’s position at a three power conference with Greece and Turkey, rejecting any move to cede the island to Greece despite Greek-population pressure.
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Reuters
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Harold Macmillan
Turkey
Macmillan
Wheat Crop Prediction Reaches 500 Million Bushels in Canada
Ottawa based bureau of statistics forecasts 1955 56 grain output with wheat at 500 587 000 bushels Prairie production around 478 000 000 bushels up from 272 000 000 last year Estimated spring wheat 480 714 000 and winter wheat 19 873 000 Oat crop seen at 435 880 000 barley 268 798 000 rye 115 432 000 versus 114 176 000 last year
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Bureau of Statistics
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