Parliament debates a distinct Canadian flag but action unlikely
In Ottawa MPs spent hours on a private member resolution proposing a distinctive Canadian flag and a joint Commons Senate study. The adjournment motion carried by 137 to 73 stifled further action this session, though Bona Arsenault urged a maple leaf as core symbol and rejected the fleur de lis or Union Jack in the design.
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Ottawa
The
Commons
Senate Committee
Bona Arsenault
Bonaventure
J. L. MacDougall
L—Vancouver Burrard
CCF
Rsenault
Arsenault
Canada
Crown
Commonwealth
Gouzenko Agrees to Secret Ottawa Interview With U S Panel
Igor Gouzenko has agreed to a secret meeting with United States internal security sub committee representatives. The time and venue remain undisclosed though Ottawa is a possible site. Canada will preside, likely a high ranking RCMP officer, with U S and Canadian officials coordinating under secrecy.
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Ottawa
Igor Gouzenko
United States
Internal Security
Gouzenko
Canada
Garson
RCMP
William Jenner
Senate
Washington
Jenner
Chicago
Toronto
U.S
Robert Morris
Stuart Douglas
Polio Year Record Shocks Canada Worst in West
The polio surge in 1953 hits Canada with 8,298 cases by Nov 28, far above 1952, driven by Manitoba Alberta and Ontario. The western provinces report 289 deaths and 5,316 cases with high paralysis rates. Newfoundland shows 12 deaths and 224 cases, up from five and zero.
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Canada
Newfoundland
Federal Health Department
Commons
Manitoba
Alberta
Ontario
RCAF Pilot Unhurt After Saskatchewan Plane Crash
An RCAF Har vard trainer flown by FO Iryhorin from Rivers Man. survived a dramatic crash near Amsterdam Saskatchewan. The plane sheered a telephone pole demolished an abandoned house crossed a road and ditch before stopping in a field. Cause of the crash remains undisclosed.
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Amsterdam
Sask
Regina
FO. Iryhorin
Rivers Man
Churchill Wife Accepts Nobel Prize At Stockholm Ceremony
Lady Churchill accepted the 1953 Nobel Prize in literature on behalf of Sir Winston Churchill, who did not attend. The ceremony awarded five science laureates and honored Churchill for his mastery in historical writing and oratory, while George C. Marshall and Albert Schweitzer were noted for peace awards.
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Nobel Foundation
Winston Churchill
Lady Churchill
Gustaf Adolph
Bermuda
West Germany
Frits Zernike
The
Netherlands
Fritz Albert Liemann
Harvard Medical School
Hans Adolph Krebs
Sheffield
England
Zernike
Staudinger
Krebs
Lipmann
Churchill
UN delegates wary after Eisenhower call for atomic pool
At the eighth United Nations General Assembly closing, delegates hoped Eisenhower's push for a peace promoting atomic pool might bring calm, while Moscow radio warned it could trigger atomic war. Vishinsky signaled Russia would reject a pooled peace without an unconditional ban on atomic weapons. Pandit noted Eisenhower's speech underscored mankind's need for atomic peace assurances.
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United Nations
N.Y
United Nations General Assembly
Eisenhower
Moscow
Russia
Andrei Vishinsky
Assembly
Vishinsky
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Wisenhower
Granite Mountain tunnel powers Kitimat plan progress
The Mount Du Bose tunnel sits ready for a concrete floor along its 10 miles as water will flow to turn turbines powering Kitimat 50 miles away. Hard rock miners set records by removing 2,300,000 tons of rock in 21 months.
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Mount du Bose
Kitimat
British Columbia
Railway talks end in impasse in Canada
Montreal. Frank H. Hall of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks said conciliation between 17 rail unions and the railways has broken down. The federal labor department was asked to set up an arbitration board to resolve the dispute.
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Montreal
Frank H. Hall
The
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Federal Labor Department
Vancouver approves historic by laws and plebiscite
Vancouver ballots deliver one of the lightest votes in civic history as they approve nearly 50 million dollars in by laws and a 1 million dollar plebiscite. Calgary faces record unemployment with winter worsening, says National Employment Service manager E. J. Wilson. Edmonton advocates mixed drinking in beer parlors, urged by the Edmonton Young Progressive Association.
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Vancouver
Calgary (Cp
Calgary
E. J. Wilson
National Employment Service
Edmonton
Young Progressive Association
Canadian Congress of Labor Seeks Action on Economy
The 375000 member CCL told the government there are disquieting features in Canada’s economy and urged funds to boost employment. It calls for a public assistance plan and new industries in depressed areas, plus an external affairs consultative committee for UN deliberations.
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Ottawa
Canadian Congress of Labor
Canada
CCL
Treasury
Congress
External Affairs Consultative Committee
United Nations
International Labor Organization
Edmonton Calgary to Study Metro Development Plan
Municipal Affairs Minister Gerhart announced plans for a Royal Commission to study Edmonton and Calgary metropolitan development and administration. Dr. G Fred McNally would chair the body, with support from opposition groups and local officials in Jasper Place Beverly and the Edmonton Architects Association.
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Edmonton
Calgary
Gerhart
Cambellton
Royal Commission
Toronto
G. Fred McNally
University of Alberta
McNally
Jasper Place
Beverly
Edmonton Architects’ Association
Pilot and instructor die in Innisfail training crash
An RCAF instructor and a student pilot were killed when their light training plane crashed near Innisfail Alberta during a routine flight from Penhold. The plane went into a spin before crashing in the woods. identities withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Penhold
Alta
RCAF
Innisfail
Calgary
Here
Smiletones Joke Exchange About Ideal Partners
A humorous dialogue contrasts a young bachelor who never married with an older bachelor who pursued an ideal partner. The punchline reveals the ideal woman matched with the ideal man, ending with the twist that she sought the ideal partner instead.
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Y.B
O.B
Christmas serial tale by The Medicine Mattews premieres
The Medicine Mattews publishes a 12 chapter Christmas story by Wes Sullivan, Seattle Times news editor, running daily from December 11 to December 24 for children.
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The
Medicine Mattews
Wes Sullivan
Seattle Times
North Pole adventure helps Santa take a rest
The tale follows Steve and Nancy on an imaginative trip to the North Pole to assist Santa Claus with his duties during a Christmas dash around the world. The story appears in a young readers section under Al Bumes Sullivan and THE NEWS.
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Steve
Nancy
North Pole
Santa Claus
White House declines comment on Churchill flexing with Eisenhower
Washington AP report says the White House did not affirm or deny claims that Churchill tried to persuade Eisenhower against his atomic energy speech to the UN. Press secretary Hagerty refused further comment beyond Bermuda communique and Big Three Bermuda conference notes.
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Washington
White Mouse Today
Churchill
Eisenhower
United Nations
James C. Hagerty
Bermuda
Slagerty
Merger Debated for Alberta Farm Groups
At the Alberta Farmers Union annual convention the amalgamation of the Farmers Union of Alberta with the Alberta Federation of Agriculture was discussed with supporters urging a united front and opponents cautioning about joining with other provinces or co operatives. A joint committee report was tabled but awaiting F U A wishes. Two public relations resolutions were approved. J E Brownlee spoke on wills.
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Edmonton
Farmers’ Union of Alberta
Alberta Federation of Agriculture
F.U.A
Amalgmation
A.F.A
Roy C. Marler
Bremner
J. E. Brownlee
Calgary
Interprovincial plans 600 miles of pipe and nine stations
Toronto CP reports Interprovincial Pipe Line Company will lay about 600 miles of 24 and 26 inch pipe from Edmonton to Superior Wisconsin during 1954. The project creates loops and includes nine pumping stations, five in Canada and four in the United States, announced by T S Johnston, company president.
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Toronto
Edmonton
Superior
Wis
T. S. Johnston
Interprovincial Pipe Line Company
Canada
U.S
Vishinsky Reaches 70 amid UN activity and vigor
At 70 Andrei Vishinsky shows no sign of slowing. The Soviet diplomat remains energetic, handling most issues at the UN General Assembly with multiple long speeches daily. Moscow marked his birthday with the Order of Lenin for outstanding service to the Soviet state.
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United Nations
N.Y
Russia
Andrei Vishinsky
Vishinsky
London
UN Assembly
Malenkov
Moscow
General Assembly
Correspondents’ Association
Soviet Union
World reaction to Bermuda conference and Berlin talks
Reuters reports Moscow radio characterizes the Bermuda conference as a gathering of misunderstandings. Western Europe views Berlin talks with mixed skepticism. France and West Germany blame each other for obstacles. Across Europe the mood ranges from cautious hope to bitterness, with leaders like Churchill Eisenhower Adenauer and Stalin's successors cited.
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London
Reuters
Moscow
Bermuda
Winston
Churchill
Eisenhower
Europe
Russia
France
Germany
West Germany
Western Europe
Berlin
Bonn
Generalanzeiger
East Germany
ADN
Konrad Adenauer
Austria
Salzburger Nachrichten
Soviet Union
Britain
Times of London
Liberal News Chronicle
Stalin
Kremlin
Eisenhower Orders Study Rye Imports
President Eisenhower directed the tariff commission to study how rye imports affect the U.S. price support program and the volume of rye products. Agriculture Secretary Benson advised the move and the commission was urged to complete the inquiry promptly.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Tariff Commission
U.S
United States
Agriculture
Ezra Benton
Edgar B. Brossard
Benson
Colder Air Arrives North, Mild Stays Southwest
A colder airmass reaches Edmonton and Swift Current by midnight with cloudy skies and highs of 20 to 25. In the milder southwest a mix of sun and 35 to 45 degree highs. A Pacific weather system nears Friday bringing continued mild Alberta conditions and milder Saskatchewan by Saturday. Medicine Hat remains sunny and mild through Friday.
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Swift Current
Pacific
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Medicine Hat
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