Reds Propose Four Armistice Supervision Limits
MUNSAN Korea AP Communist negotiators pressed four supervision limits for a Korea truce as UN allies objected in a new sub committee. They sought airfield building during armistice and limited neutral inspection to ports only. Also a ban on troop rotations and shielding reconstruction from inspection. A prisoner exchange sub committee was proposed to begin. Nam II promised an answer later. Another point needed is foreign troop withdrawal recommendations.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
Panmunjom
North Korea
C. Turner Joy
Nam II
Cost of Living Index Rises to Record 191.2 in October
The living cost index climbed 0.8 points in October to a record 191.2 from 190.4 with all groups rising except home furnishings and service. Food costs led gains with higher prices for potatoes milk canned vegetables corn flakes cocoa jam and corn syrup.
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Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
Finer Crusted Gravel Planned for 352 Street Work
City council approved using a finer crushed gravel at an extra cost of $6,000 next year for street repairs on 352 Street. City engineer J. L. Carswell cited lack of available gravel pits and delayed crusher delivery till January. Alderman J. W. Douglas warned current gravel damages vehicles yet supported prioritizing First Street improvements amid heavy traffic and construction at the power plant.
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J. L. Carswell
J. W. Douglas
First Street
Ald
Douglas
Jack Cocks
Carswell
RAF pilots lost in flight near Concepcion
An RAF fighter pilot was killed and another wounded when they bailed out after becoming lost in dense overcast near the end of a flight from Singapore. A third plane landed safely.
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Manila
Concepcion
Tarlac
Singapore
Erupting Volcano Kills At Least 141 In Philippines
Hibok Hibok volcano on Camiguin island in the central Philippines erupts killing at least 141 villagers. Rescue teams fear the toll will rise as ash and lava injuries flood makeshift clinics. US Air Force and Navy planes are delivering medical aid and Red Cross workers due to road and base access limits.
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Manila
Hibok Hibok
Philippines
Red Cross
Camiguin Island
Sitios
Philippines Weather Bureau
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Navy
Mindanao Island
Medicine Hat Awaits River Drive Revamp Plan
Ald. Dirk Scholten criticized Medicine Hat as the only city on a river without a beautiful river drive. Speaking at Monday's council meeting he urged widening First Street and improving the river entrance, lamenting broken entrances and neglected sites.
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Medicine Hat
Ald
Dirk Scholten
Scholten
First Street
Ottawa Pact on St Lawrence Power Development Signed
Prime Minister St Laurent announced a deal with Ontario to develop power on the St Lawrence river. Defence Minister Claxton said NATO powers have not agreed on sharing airfield costs in Europe. The Commons rejected a PC non confidence motion 103 to 39. Hazen Argue urged aid to distressed prairie farmers. Senator Reid warned a youth segment is becoming a danger to law and order.
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St. Laurent
Ontario
St. Lawrence
Defence
Claxton
Europe
Commons
Hazen Argue
Ccf-Assiniboia
Thomas Reid
British Columbia
Canada
Vishinsky Says USSR Will Allow Atomic Plant Inspections
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky announced Russia would permit inspections of its atomic weapon plants once the United Nations general assembly decides to outlaw all atomic weapons. He spoke after a disarmament committee session and pressed for a binding general assembly decision before any treaty is signed.
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Paris
Reuters
Andrei Vishinsky
Russia
United Nations General Assembly
Vishinsky
Selwyn Lloyd
General Assembly
Eight Killed in Three U.S. Plane Crashes
In three separate crashes, eight airmen and ten others died, including seven service members. A B-29 crashed near Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, damaging five houses. A private twin-engine plane hit a Reno roof and a vacant lot. Pensacola deaths were reported with six servicemen killed.
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New York
United States
Air Force
Denver
Colo
Reno
Nev
Lowry Air Force Base
Pensacola
Russia Objects to Inviting Germans to U.N. Hearing
In Paris the United Nations special political committee voted 50 to 6 with one abstention to invite East and West German representatives to debate all German elections. Russia led by Jacob Malik opposed the invitation, calling the issue none of the UN’s business. The move marks the first time German representatives were asked to participate in a UN debate, despite Soviet concerns about free elections in Germany.
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Paris
United Nations Special Political Committee
Germany
Russia
Jacob Malik
United Nations
Soviet Union
Malik
Pakistan
East Germany
Britain
Smilestones Contest Over Wife's Will Causes Worry
In a crowded exchange, George worries as he contends his wife’s will. The line hints at a family dispute and troubling suspicions after a startling revelation about the wife’s status.
Three Houses in Danger From Sliding Hill
City council on Monday night voted to seek immediate expert advice on the sliding hill threatening three homes at the foot of the incline. University of Alberta engineering dean R M Hardy will prepare a report that will complement the city’s ongoing hill survey. Officials warn evacution may be needed soon and agree only a full engineering assessment can convince residents of the danger.
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R. M. Hardy
University of Alberta
Hardy
Ald
J. W. Douglas
Jack Cocks
J. L. Carswell
Dirk Scholten
Corner Change Approved After Intersection Objection
City council overruled an objection to alterations at Division avenue and Third and Fourth streets on safety council advice. Work to proceed as soon as possible to reduce hazards for the many school children and high traffic near the corner. Alderman Lorne A. Walker called it a serious hazard with frequent near accidents.
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Division Avenue
Third
Fourth Streets
Safety Council
Ald. Lorne A. Walker
Western Canada wheat farmers face payback hurdles in Commons
Acclamation fills three two year school board seats after Lawrence Turgeon withdraws. Turgeon may seek a one year by election to replace Thos Booth. In Ottawa, farmers face criticism as Hazen Argue and opposition accuse the government of unclear grain payment policy and mixed signals from Trade Minister Howe.
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W. A. Keith
Donald R. Gray
Cyril R. Kyle
Henry le Fort
Lawrence W. J. Turgeon
Thos. Booth
Turgeon
Jim Sharpe
Ted Cote
W. F. Weiler
H. R. Hutchings
Ottawa
Western Canada
Commons
Hazen Argue
C.C.F
Assiniboia
Social Credit
St. Laurent
Howe
Calgary
John Diefenbaker
P.C
Lake Centre
Solon Low
S.C
Peace River
C. D. Howe and Co
Mr. Diefenbaker
Diefenbaker
Crowborough pro walks 16 miles backwards for record
Charlie Macey, a Crowborough golf pro, claims a world record by walking 16 miles in four hours backward. He says the feat benefits heart health and was assisted by two guides who fed him chocolate and drinks and steered him to avoid people.
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Crowborough
Eng
Reuters
Charlie Macey
Macey
May Lease Athletic Park To Be Run By Trustees
The city council agreed to study transferring Athletic Park from the recreation commission to a five member trustees based system. City solicitor J G Kidd said the city could lease to trustees and the trustees would bear debts while the city remains responsible for past debts totaling about 800 dollars. The plan would keep city liability but assign operation to trustees with revenue reimbursement possible.
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Athletic
Athletic Park
Recreation Commission
J. G. Kidd
Kidd
Wilson Riley
Fiveeman
Parliament Clears Way for St. Lawrence Seaway Plan
Ottawa reports Parliament will push an all-Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway to build and operate the deep-ship channel. Chevrier to unveil a $300 million seaway authority and outline Ontario federal agreement on hydro power development from Cornwall to Prescott with Ottawa to share costs and power with a still undetermined U S agency.
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St. Lawrence Seaway
British Columbia
Ottawa
St. Lawrence
United States
House
Ontario
Cornwall
Prescott
Ont
St. Laurent
U.S
Two Upsets Mark Ontario Elections
Ontario municipal elections brought new faces to councils across the province. Allan A. Lamport won Toronto mayor, Dan Jessup became Sudbury's chief magistrate, and Woodstock chose Mrs. Michael P. Smith to lead in 1952. Communists fared poorly as Edna Ryerson won Toronto school board. Windsor rejected daylight saving and moved to two-year council terms with two new members. Allan J. Rush, once dismissed as a police detective, was swept into London’s mayoralty.
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Toronto
Ontario
Allan A. Lamport
Dan Jessup
Sudbury
Michael P. Smith
Woodstock
Edna Ryerson
Board of Education
Windsor
Allan J. Rush
London
Renewed clashes in Suez leave dozens dead and wounded
In Suez today fighting between Egyptian police and civilians and British troops escalated for a second day in 24 hours. British casualties include three dead and eight wounded among British soldiers and Mauritian troops. Egyptian deaths and injuries run high with figures varying from 16 to 68 wounded and about 20 killed or wounded.
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Cairo
Suez
Canal Zone
Weather Keeps Mild Trend As Pacific Storm Arrives
A series of Pacific storms approaches the British Columbia coast today while a milder flow extends into Alberta and western Saskatchewan tomorrow. Sunshine expected with highs from 25 in northern Alberta to 45 at Medicine Hat. Winds west 25 mph daytime, light at night. Tonight low 25. High tomorrow 45. Clouds will build near midnight then clear by noon Wednesday.
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B.C
Matain
Alberta
Saskatowan
Medicine Hat
Toronto's H A Scott Named Canadian Ambassador to Cuba
Ottawa announces H A Scott of Toronto will become Canadian ambassador to Cuba in the external affairs department. He succeeds Dr H Coleman, the former ambassador to Brazil, and has served as consul general in San Francisco since June 1948. He is to assume the post by year-end.
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Ottawa
H. A. Scott
Toronto
Appoin
Cuba
External Affairs Department
Dr. H. Coleman
Brazil
Geral
Canada
San Franci
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