Prophets Call Midday Disaster Cancelled in Chicago
Dorothy Martin and 13 followers in Oak Park stated the Father's message prevented catastrophe predicted for North America. Dr. Charles Laughead, who left Michigan State College, was among those present as the group claimed a divine stop to the disaster that would flood Chicago and the West Coast.
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Chicago
North American
Dorothy Martin
Arctic Circle
Gulf of Mexico
God of Earth
Charles Laughead
Michigan State College
Mrs. Martin
Seattle
Chile
Dr. Laughead
Winnipeg Enjoys Unseasonable December Warmth Across Prairies
Winnipeg and nearby areas basked in record chinook warmth with 25 degree highs and forecasts of more warmth into Christmas. Lethbridge reached 50 above, Calgary and Edmonton noted unusually mild conditions, while officials warned utility revenues would fall. Citizens walked to work as coats were shed and shoppers faced unseasonable breezes.
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Winnipeg
California
Lethbridge
Manitoba
Kenora
Calgary
Edmonton
Alberta
Tom Murray
Merv Brown
Saskatchewan
Claresholm
Alberta Foothills
Key River
Alta
Fort Nelson
B. C
Bucking horse causes two men to fly
The Easterner recalls a horse that pitched him about 20 feet while Westerner notes the horse was hiccuping rather than bucking, reflecting a rodeo miscue and playful exchange in the口ing arena.
City Challenges Alberta Surplus Funds Interest
City council votes to study test case aiming to curb Alberta provinces interest on surplus funds lent to municipalities. Mayor Weiner orders a legal study to seek spring assizes action challenging provincial right to levy interest on funds municipalities cannot tax locally.
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Government of
Alberta
Harry Weiner
J. G. Kidd
Supreme Court of Alberta
Weiner
New Fellowship Fund to Aid Cancer Diagnosis Training
Jack Dempster announces a new Alberta division fund of up to 10000 dollars annually to assist doctors in training for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Grants follow advisory committee recommendations and are open to Canadian doctors, supplementing existing funds. Alberta crusade totals over 237000.
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Jack Dempster
Alberta
Canadian Cancer Society
Society
Kinsmen Clubs of
Canada
Cancer Society
John S. McEachern
Allan Blair
Coast girl wins TV award in London
Barbara Kelly of Vancouver wins Britain's Daily Mirror television personality of the year award. The TV comic actress is praised for Canadian dry humor and spontaneity. She joined What's My Line? five years ago with husband Bernie Braden and has three children.
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London
Barbara Kelly
Vancouver
Britain
Daily Mirror
the Mirror
Miss Kelly
Bernie
Braden
The
Mirror
Kelly
Mendes-France Likely to Lose Power in France
Paris dispatch reports Premier Mendes-France fighting for his political life as opposition parties coalesce against him. Bets favor Rene Mayer or Antoine Pinay succeeding in January, while Mendes-France awaits a boost from voters during Christmas recess.
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Paris
Mendes- France
Rene
Mayer
Antoine Pinay
National Assembly
London
Germany
Mendes-France
Mouvement Republicain Populaire
MRP
Douilleurs de Cru
Riot at Winnipeg council sidelines zoning debate
A Winnipeg city council meeting devolved into a public fracas as a woman refused to leave the gallery and her husband joined in, scuffling with two police officers. Alderman Rebchuk subdued the man, a glass panel was damaged, and Mayor Coulter called for reinforcements. The couple were later taken to a police station on disorderly conduct charges while the zoning hearing resumed.
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Winnipeg (Cp
Winnipeg
Donnybrook
Felix MacDonald
Garnet Coulter
Slaw
Rebchuk
Louis Morosnick
Fort Rouge
Morosnick
Public Health Committee
Council
Council Chamber
MacDonald
Ald
Coulter
Earthquake Harms Eureka as City Battles Aftershock
The Eureka quake of today toppled chimneys and windows, disrupted phones, and scattered bricks into streets with no immediate fatalities reported. Across the Atlantic a British railway strike looms January 9 affecting nearly all trains and London subways.
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Eureka
Calif
No Settlement in Medalia Deal Despite Rumors
City of Toronto creditors remain divided over a lease buyout or liquidation plan for Medalia Potteries. Rumors of withdrawn or refused offers circulate as talks stall. Mayor Weiner says reopening the plant and saving local jobs are the priority, with foreclosure a last resort.
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Medalia
Medalia Potteries
Toronto
Weiner
Amnesia Victim Claimed to Rent Car Without Records
Winnipeg police found a business card for Medicine Fat Rent a Car on a man who, while in hospital for a headache, claimed his name was Thomas Affleck and said he planned to visit St. Thomas Ontario. The car agency manager says no record of Affleck renting a vehicle exists and questions the man’s identity.
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al Collier
Thomas Affleck
Winnipeg
Winnipeg General Hospital
St. Thomas
Ont
Collier
Affleck
Mr. Cotlier
Pepper Pepper Pack Bursts Cause Sneezing Epidemic
A seven pound pepper package fell from a truck in Sunderland causing a sudden sneezing epidemic among hundreds of Christmas shoppers. The pepper burst spreading dust as people inhaled droplets, triggering rapid fits of sneezes throughout the busy street.
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Sunderland
Eng
Premier condemns Medicine Hat move as typical Harry Weiner politics
Premier Manning of Alberta criticizes Medicine Hat city council for challenging municipalities. He notes that last year Alberta municipalities saved well over 1,000,000 dollars due to provincial rates. Loans to municipalities run at 2 to 3 percent, lower than open market rates, with the public treasury benefiting from local use.
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Edmonton
Manning
Alberta
Harry Weiner
Medicine Hat
Albert
Alberta City Council Eyes Test Prodedure On Surplus Revenue
The mayor argues surplus city revenues belong to municipalities and should be used for their benefit. All council members attended the final regular session of the year and voted unanimously to have the city solicitor start the test procedure. Alberta cities will be contacted for support and legal guidance.
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Alberta
Underpass Paint Shades Change Ordered by Mayor
The orange pedestrian underpass baffle wings, once bright orange, were ordered to a dull grey by the mayor. Aldermen criticized the contractor’s color choice for the wind guards as work proceeds. The mayor said no public opening decision has been made and awaits city handover from builders, with a possible opening before Christmas.
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Weiner
Record Warmth Persists Across Edmonton Region
Record breaking mild weather continues for today and Wednesday. A shift to cooler air is expected from the Pacific on Wednesday moving into northwestern Alberta.
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Edmonton
Pacific
Alberta
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