Chinese Reds Surge Forward In Korea Frontline Push
Don Devine, local airman son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Miller Connaught Apartments serves in Japan as a jet engine technician based at Nagoya. He notes warm climate good food and companionship as Chinese Communists launch an attack on Pyongyang and U N forces prepare to defend a line 30 miles north.
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Look magazine estimates U.S. atomic bomb stockpile at 700
Look magazine projects a US stockpile of about 700 atomic bombs based on European sources and expert estimates. Stephen White notes production rose this year since wartime levels and points to Hanford plutonium output as an indicator of overall manufacturing pace.
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Look Magazine
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Atomic Energy Commission
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Rest in Brief reflects Cold War tensions and local votes
AP dispatches report Sinkiang's alleged militarization as a Chinese and Russian strategic asset. Ontario votes to elect municipal governments with public works spending near 3.5 million dollars. Prague clerics convicted in espionage. IP Suhr sinks with 20 missing. Berlin elections eyed as West seeks high turnout amid East propaganda. Newfoundland and Labrador resources attract US financial interest.
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United States seeks UN action against Chinese Communists
U S delegates discuss a proposed UN resolution with Security Council members and allies while Russia and the Chinese delegation are not consulted. India’s Sir Benegal Rau meets, aiming to persuade Peiping to withdraw from Korea, with talks kept tight despite pressure for war avoidance.
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Soviet Bloc
Bow River Flood Swamps Calgary Area
Bow River overflow floods 23 city blocks in Calgary causing about 700 to 435 homes and several premises to evacuate. Ice jam and below zero weather hinder rescue as police and fire chiefs coordinate efforts with boats, tractors, and public help under emergency alarms. No injuries reported as water recedes by morning.
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Steel Controls Are Effective January's Steel Controls
Trade Minister C D Howe announced a ban on selling primary steel for non essential construction starting January 1. The order excludes bakeries and housing but allows ongoing projects to finish. Dennis Harvey will head temporary steel direction. F H Fitzpatrick becomes deputy steel administrator and a steel priority system for defence contracts starts.
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Atlantic Steels Limited
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Howe
Civil Defence Pamphlet Outlines Canadian Organization Plan
Ottawa releases a 46 page guide titled Organization for Civil Defence. It explains the difference between military and civil defence and stresses public awareness, local organization, and provincial federal roles to reduce civilian harm and protect property during attacks, floods, fires, and other disasters.
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Smilestones Bride and Mother Discuss Wedding Plans
The bride to be and her mother describe a busy wedding season with a focus on ensuring all details are covered. The mother reassures her daughter that the fiancé will attend, easing fears about the upcoming ceremony.
Costs of Living Rise as Canadians Face Higher Prices
Ottawa reports the October index at 170.7, marking an all time high for living costs. September’s rise pushed the level nearly one point higher than August, with price increases across most consumer goods while meat prices eased. Eggs butter milk coffee fruits coal and clothing costs also climbed.
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British and French Leaders Meet on Eve of Washington Talks
Britain Prime Minister Attlee and French Premier Pleven confer on world crisis and European defence as Attlee plans to fly to Washington for talks with President Truman. Pleven to decide on joining later. Attlee to meet Truman Tuesday and visit Ottawa afterward.
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York
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Imperial General Staff
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Attlee Described as Contradictory Yet decisive Leader
Reuters notes Prime Minister Clement Attlee, Britain’s Labour leader, blends shy courtesy with iron will. Truman will meet him in Washington, citing Attlee’s decisive instinct and influence on Labour policy and moves toward decolonization including independence for India Pakistan Ceylon and Burma.
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Altlee
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