Tory Victory in Calgary West byElection
Carl O. Nickle, 37, a Progressive Conservative making his political debut, wins Calgary West by election in a three way race with 10 513 votes. Liberal Frank G. Buchanan and Social Credit Arthur Dixon trail as Liberal and Social Credit states end. By-election caused by A L Smith retirement. turnout lower than 1949.
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Calgary
Carl O. Nickle
Calgary West
RK. B. Bennett
D. J. Young
Progressive Conservatives
Liberals
Alberta
Buchanan
Liberal
Progressive Conservative
CCF
Social Credit
Truce Negotiators Tangle on First Prisoner Meeting
In MUNSAN Korea AP reports truce negotiators opened prisoner exchanges with a two man sub committee. Communists pressed for all prisoners released at armistice while UN pressed for a man for man swap. Aims for rotation of troops and neutral behind the lines inspection surfaced but were withdrawn. 159000 UN and South Korean troops were claimed held by the Reds per communist broadcasts.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
Red
United Nations Command
Kaesong
Howard M. Levie
Christmas Cards for Parking Tickets In Pawtucket
Pawtucket police send holiday greetings to owners of illegally parked cars instead of $1 fines. Windshield cards read The Pawtucket police department extends its heartiest holiday greetings to you and your family.
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Pawtucket, R. I
Pawtucket
Mount Asma Yama Height Near Tokyo
Mount Asma Yama an active volcano near Tokyo rises to 8260 feet height. The feature notes the mountain as a prominent volcanic landmark in the region and records its elevation.
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Asma-Yama
Tokyo
City Bus Subsidy Ends After Vote Short of Two-Thirds
City Solicitor James G. Kidd ruled the 10 cent per mile subsidy for City Bus Lines ends at midnight as the plan to extend service failed to secure a two-thirds ratepayer majority. L. R. Blair said he will continue service if city wants him to, otherwise he will discontinue.
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City Bus Lines
James G. Kidd
L. R. Blair
The
Transport Company
Blair
L. A
Slim” Blair
Wilson Riley
Republican Wants Top Truman Men Fired Over Scandal
Washington CP reports a California Senator urged firing of Attorney General Howard McGrath and Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder amid a tax scandal probe. The call follows the firing of McGrath aide T Lamar Caudle over outsid er activities and a $5,000 airplane sale commission alleging links to a tax fraud case. McGrath testified to the Ways and Means subcommittee saying he opposes any indiscretion by Caudle.
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Washington
California
Truman
Richard Nixon
Howard McGrath
Secretary of the Treasury
John Snyder
McGrath
T. Lamar Caudle
Caudle
White House
House of Representatives
Ways and Means
Abraham Teitelbaum
Teitlebaum
Opposition bid to topple Mossadegh in Tehran clash
In Tehran opposition deputies attacked Premier Mossadegh as crowds fought at the Majlis gates. The session opened amid rioting and fistfights while outside 500 army troops stood by. Mossadegh warned to secure Western oil buyers or face repercussions.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Majlis
Anglo- Iranian Oil Co
Mossadegh
Abbott Defends Tax Policy Amid Budget Delay
Ottawa Finance Minister Abbott says no tax changes will be made until the 1952-53 budget is delivered in March or April with a possible cigaret tax cut. Opposition leader Diefenbaker moves for a non confidence vote over taxation policy as MPs reopen the throne speech debate.
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Ottawa
Abbott
Commons
John Diefenbaker
Lake Centre
Diefenbaker
Garson
George Drew
Reds Seek Trade Based Peace Drive in Moscow Plan
Reuters reports Russia launches a peace through trade campaign aiming to increase east west commerce. A Moscow conference in April 1952 will be attended by industrialists, trade unionists and others to promote practical proposals and personal contacts. The push seeks to counter US efforts to curb Western sales of military goods.
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Stockholm
Reuters
Russia
Moscow
United States
West
Spaak resigns as head of European assembly
Paul Henri Spaak of Belgium quits as president of the European assembly in Strasbourg protesting its timid policy after the body proposed a limited political authority to oversee a projected European army. He leaves amid moves to win British backing for the force despite Britain’s likely nonparticipation.
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Strasbourg
France
Paul Henri Spaak
Belgium
European Assembly
Assembly
Spaak
Britain
Ottawa Commons extends sitting hours to finish business
The commons voted to extend sitting hours this week. Finance Minister Abbott said no tax change recommendations until the budget. John Deffenbaker criticized the government for not relieving Canadians from burdensome taxation this session. Stanley Knowles urged higher pensions for Canadian National Railways employees.
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Commons
Abbott
John Deffenbaker
Smilestones Dialogue Between Lucy and Percival
Lucy chides Percival for slowness as Percival confesses difficulty in understanding. The exchange hints at a playful, earnest dynamic between the two characters.
Weather Summary for Central and Southern Alberta
Thawing temperatures continue in central and southern Alberta with high moisture keeping clouds in the district today and tomorrow. West winds hold the cold air east of the Peace River Edmonton Coronation line with no slackening. Medicine Hat remains cloudy today and Wednesday with rain ending this afternoon and mild conditions. Winds southwest 15 during the day, light at night. Low tonight 30 and high tomorrow 45.
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Alberta
Big Four Agree to Set Up Disarmament Commission
United Nations head Luis Padilla Nervo reports after ten days of secret talks among Russia Britain France and the United States that a new commission to address atomic and conventional weapons will be formed. Western powers call talks frank and objective but note fundamental differences remain as no accord was reached.
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Paris
Andrea Vishinsky
U.N
United Nations Assembly
Luis Padilla Nervo
Russia
Padilla Nervo
Britain
France
United States
Mrs Gust Wins Lead In Medicine Hat City Race
Mrs Lillian E Gust tops Monday municipal election in Medicine Hat to secure a two year council term, with Aldermen Gardner Scott and Douglas re-elected. Bus subsidy by law defeated for two thirds requirement, city bus lines to receive 10 days notice discontinuing subsidy.
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W.E. McCombs
George Oliphant
Ernest Heald
Joe P. Marsh
Norman B. Marshall
A. Son
Wilson Riley
Gust, Gardner, Scott
Douglas
E. W. Smith
D. A. Scholten
L. A. Walker
J. H. Cocks
Gust
Medicine Hat
Mary Terrill
W. E. McCombs
Harry C. Leinweber
Gust Stores
Ald
Gardner
Scott
Ald. Douglas
Te Electric ‘Light and Power Committee
Cals Gery Power Ltd
Lillian B Gust
R. C., Gardner
S. F. Scott
J. W. Douglas
Ernie Heald
Jon Marsh
Norman Marshall
L. R. Blair
Ald. Gardner
Ald. Scott
C.P.R
Riley
Ald. Smith
Ald. Scholten
Peve
Official vote turnout reported for ci vic election
The official vote was 4 118 ballots, 37.39 percent of 11 016 eligible voters. Turnout fell from 56 percent last year during a three cornered mayoralty contest.
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W. A. Keith
Coronation Anniversary Observed with Royal Gun Salute
Fifteen years after ascending the throne King marks the anniversary quietly at Buckingham Palace while convalescing from lung surgery. Duke of Windsor Edward arrives in New York for his winter visit with his American-born duchess. Portsmouth base fires a royal salute as the King nears 56 with plans for light shooting at Sandringham and a family party at the palace.
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London
Edward VII
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Duke of Windsor
New York
United States
Portsmouth
Sandringham
Chamber of Commerce Dinner Promised at Cos Hotel
Members are reminded of the regular dinner meeting tomorrow at the Cos hotel. It begins at 12 15 with guest speaker J Howard Kelly of Calgary addressing labor management relations.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cos Hotel
J. Howard Kelly
Calgary
Explosion Blast Hits Imperial Leduc at Sarnia Dock
The 18,500-ton Imperial Leduc tanker suffered a hull blast injuring four men and sending smoke over Sarnia and Port Huron. The ship remains afloat with a port list and will enter dry dock for repairs.
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Sarnia
Ont
Imperial Leduc
Port Huron
Mich
Imperial Oil Limited
Michael E. Harris
Corunna
London
Imperial Oil Laboratory
E. C. Smith
Shore
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