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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1950
Page
1
A motorist disabled an ornamental light service to plug in a block heater amid sub zero temperatures. He was warned the act violated private enterprise against a public utility. Police seek a dented front end vehicle and urge tips to local barracks 2380.
Individuals report first oil from Adberta reached Superior Wisconsin after a 1127 mile trek across prairies in the Interprovincial Wipe Line system. J Irving Oelbaum, Canadian Jewish Congress leader, says Christmas carols reflect universal brotherhood. George Bernard Shaw’s bearded look linked to a smallpox attack and its effects on his views of doctors. Premier Smallwood warns Newfoundland may seek annexation if rapid economic growth does not occur within 10 to 18 years. Ottawa official Col. Neary cites aim for better Indian schooling under federal department policy.
Ottawa briefs report a federal push for a comprehensive contributory old age pension. The plan would grant 40 to 50 dollars monthly to those 70 and over and 65 to 70 with a means test. The federal government would fund the 70+ group entirely, with a 50 50 split for 65 to 70 with provinces. Estimates place about 675000 in 70 plus and 425060 in the 65-70 group. progress is tied to wartime fears but social security is the priority per Prime Minister St Laurent.
New York report warns the United States remains unprepared for enemy attacks on its mainland should a third world war erupt. Civil defense urgency grows as past war events are reviewed, including Japanese balloon bombs and submarine actions, with authorities noting no sabotage cases in the last war.
Premier Douglas at the federal provincial fiscal conference urged applying an indirect sales tax as a revenue tool for provinces. He noted current constitutional limits permit only direct taxes and recalled an earlier finance minister statement about federal agreement to tax reform.
London based informants report a Truman Attlee meeting where UN forces would re invade Korea if needed to prevent a total withdrawal. They seek to avoid open war with Communist China and stress stabilizing a defense line to negotiate with Peiping. Britain fears Russian volunteers and air power could widen the conflict, risking Asia and Europe.
Washington AP report says President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee pressed to speed heavy military expansion in Europe to counter Korean reverses. They opened talks with Gen Bradley detailing Korea and the UN forces facing Chinese Communist attacks.
Calgary CP report quotes Trade Minister C. D. Howe saying the final payment to farmers under the five year wheat pool will not be large. He told Alberta Farmers Union convention the payment will come after the Wheat Board disposes of 1945 49 stocks within weeks. He notes a one cent payment would be unlikely on more than 1.4 billion bushels, a potential $14 million cost.
Canada claims two world wheat titles from separate shows. Ricky Sharpe, 12, of Munson Alberta, wins Royal Winter Fair wheat crown with Marquis red hard spring wheat. In Chicago, T P Robbins of Shaunavon Saskatchewan takes Durum wheat crown, making Ricky an also ran in that event.
Canadian-born industrialist Cyrus Eaton argues Canada is too cautious and must abandon penurious policies. He cites Steep Rock Mine development, aims to ship 10 million tons of iron annually in five years, and calls for closer ties of capitalism with democracy to raise national prosperity. He notes transportation, power, and finance as key challenges. He also highlights Steep Rock reserves as among the continent’s largest.
A fragment notes a restaurant advertising new management while the manager remains, with an exchange about a waiter and a recent marriage, indicating uncertain status of leadership. The readable text shows a tense note of change and personal detail about the manager’s marriage.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson warned that Russia and Communist China have placed the free world in unparalleled danger. He said UN forces under Gen MacArthur will not surrender in Korea, even if it risks a wider war. He accused the Soviets of aiding aggression by North Korea and China and of trying to break up United Nations work.
Allied airpower hit a 2000-strong Chinese concentration at Koksan and Chinese troops advancing toward Pyongyang faced heavy losses. MacArthur warned of a large Chinese commitment as Eighth Army retreated toward Seoul Inchon as Marines and infantry battled to break out south of Changjin reservoir.
The Hague Reuters reports Canadian parents may fly special trips to visit the graves of their servicemen sons next year. The plan involves KLM and Canadian authorities. if talks succeed flights could begin in 1951 with various schemes under consideration for bringing emigrants to Canada.
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