Czechoslovakia pressures and western sanctions debated
Vienna dispatch reports Western pressures on Czechoslovakia amid visa bans and economic sanctions. The author argues cutting imports to force moderation, noting Czech reliance on nickel and leather from the West, and contrasting Prague’s pro Western sentiment with internal Titoist and secret police pressures.
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Canada
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Petsamo
Poland
Holland
Pakistan
Vienna
United States
Prague
Pir
Gottwald
Vitois Cremier Gottwald
CIO Expels Six Unions On Communist Influence Claims
The CIO dropped six unions with about 300 000 members for allegedly falling behind dues payments as part of a broader probe into left wing influence. Longshoremen leader Louis Goldblatt denied the claim noting delays due to strikes in Hawaii and on the mainland. The unions named include United Office and Professional Workers United Public Workers Food Tobacco Agricultural and Allied Workers Mine Mill and Smelter Workers and United Furniture Workers.
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Washington
C.s.co
C10
Louis Goldblatt
Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
Hawaii
C.I.O
C.L.O
Cleveland
Harry Bridges
San Francisco
C.I.Q
United Office and Professional Workers
James H. Durkin
United Public Workers
Abram Klaxer
Food, Tobacco, Agricultural and Allied Workers
John Tisa
John Clark
United Furniture Workers
Morris Piper
Canada Yet Sells Arms to Pakistan Amid Kashmir Tensions
Canada continues arms exports to Pakistan despite claiming neutrality in the India Pakistan Kashmir dispute. Officials noted no refusals for export permits since last year and that shipments, paid in dollars, stem from postwar surpluses. Pakistan’s demand reportedly higher than India’s, with cabinet approval required for future shipments.
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Ottawa
Pakistan
External Affairs Department
Canada
India
Kashmir
Unemployment in Canada Seen Serious Yet Not Alarming
Ottawa reports unemployment at its war era high with 948000 jobless by August, plus 208000 job seekers registered. Seasonal workers in agriculture and logging face disrupted patterns, while central Canada’s industries struggle due to foreign trade issues and farm workers search for winter jobs.
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O'Uawa
Canada
Federal Labor Department
National Employment Service
U.S
Maple Creek Oil Test Initiated in Cypress Hills Area
Wildeating for oil about 20 miles south of Maple Creek and 500 miles southeast of Medicine Hat has begun with a 6000 foot target. W H Palmer of Lloydminster holds the Cypress Hills contract. work started a week ago with the well down around two hundred feet through black shale. Casing of 1085 inches will extend 300 feet. Location on the Fred Grage ranch. contract held by Lloyd Petroleum Co. and signed by Surrey Oils of Saskatoon. Palmer notes years of Turner Valley drilling and bids for a large regional program in southwestern Saskatchewan next year.
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Maple Creek
Medicine Mat
W.H. Palmer
Lloydminster
Cypress Hills
Fred Grage Ranch
Lloyd Petroleum Co
Surrey Oils
Saskatoon
Palmer
Turner Valley
Saskatchewan
Next Ear
Alberta is Counted Upen Bolster Canadian Econom
John Bird reports from Medicine Hat that Alberta enjoys universal confidence in future growth. He notes faith in natural gas oil and industrial development and says top financial authorities see Alberta as key to Canada reducing the American dollar deficit.
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John Bird
Southam News Services
Ottawa
London
Washington
Medicine Hat
Bird
Southam Group
Beacon Towers
Alberta
Canada
United States
Luin John Bird Ber
St. Laurent
Royal Canadian Navy
McGregor
Louis” St. Laurent
Divorced Couple Meet at Christmas
Shirley Temple and ex-husband John Agar reunite briefly for the holidays with their 22 month old daughter Linda Susan in Chicago. Agar arrived with two French dolls and remains hopeful a reconciliation could follow after Christmas.
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Hollywood
Shirley Temple
John Agar
Shirley
Susan
John
Agar
Linda Susan
Dee
Agat
Chicago
New York Mayor and Council Give Themselves Christmas Pay Boost
In an at times festive New York City Council session, the mayor and 25 council members approved pay raises. Salaries rose from $5,000 to $7,000 for council members and from $25,000 to $40,000 for the mayor. The ceremony featured carols and holiday decorations.
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Rockefeller Centre
New York City
New York
City Hall
William
Inger Abeys
O'Driver
1949 Christmas shopper survey shows cautious buyers and value focus
The 1949 Canadian Press survey finds shoppers more careful with money, delaying purchases, seeking quality and durability. Demand shifts to practical items like clothing and house furnishings, with imports from Britain France Czechoslovakia and Japan. Stores offer easier payments, specials, and targeted promotions as last minute buying looms.
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Britain
France
Czechoslovakia
Japan
Amon
Montreal
Oan Imerease
Quebec City
Halifax
Torontoo
Jehovah Witnesses Allege Abduction Near Montreal
Montreal bound taxi allegedly abducted two Jehovah Witness women from Joliette, Winifred Parsons 26 of Sarnia and Olwe Lundell 61 of Maulatane, while prosecutors consider charges amid police investigations. Crown Perrault indicated unwillingness to act without evidence, while residents urged action. Police report the women faced threats and possible transport to Montreal area. witnesses maintain the event occurred without consent and involved attempted detention.
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Joliette
Que
Max Perrault
Winifred Parsons
Sarnia
Ont
Olwe Lundell
Maulatane Sask
Johelle
Iad
Chiat Varmere
Glenflow
Toronto Craniel
Perreault
Agaim
Marta
Eusl
Montreal
No Charges Said Kidnap of Witnesses
Chief Lapierre said he feared heavy pressure and paid threats against the men who allegedly abducted two Jehovah's Witnesses to Montreal to press charges. A witness named Mr Couture and another called Mr Powe were questioned as officials discussed charging the abductors while noting reports of intimidation and political pressure.
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Eowill
Perreault
Anata
Bart
la Othe
Montreal
No. 13
Lapierre
Oatier
Elaharis
Perret
Jolleter
Chie Cy
Vidimere Lapierre
Chist Lapierre
Jast
Parsons
Lapmebeth Hances
Couture
Powe
Ths
Woo
Toliette
Capubar
Fia
Cpe
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