Angels of the Poor Collect for Needy in Quebec
In Quebec City a group of Commercial Travellers known as Les Guignoleux collect for the needy each year. Wearing red tuques and knitted belts they beg door to door and at the legislature, raising funds that last year totaled $16 500 for Roman Catholic parishes Protestant charities and the Ladies Hebrew Aid. The money is distributed for New Year Day.
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Quebec
Angels of the
Canada
Quebec City
Coureurs Des Bois
J. H. Boulet
la Guignolee
Ladies Hebrew Aid
UN suggests immediate sick prisoner exchange in Korea talks
United Nations negotiators proposed an immediate exchange of sick and wounded war prisoners at Panmunjom. About 37,500 South Koreans held in allied camps were reclassified for release, while recheck disputes over 44,529 Red Cross names remain unresolved.
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Munsan
United Nations
U.N
Red
Panmunjom
Red Cross
R. E. Libby
Geneva
William P.nuckols
Truce Supervision
Libby
Weary Commons Adjourns For Christmas Break
Ottawa CP reports the weary House of Commons adjourned for the Christmas holidays, returning Dec 27 amid a threat to invoke closure to curb debate on a bill to outlaw retail price fixing. Prime Minister St Laurent warned he would use closure if the five day Conservative block persists. royal assent was given to 33 bills meanwhile.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
St. Laurent
Progressive Conservative Party
Commons
Thibaudeau Rinfret
Senate
St. Lawrence Seaway
Royal Commission On Transportation
Adoption Revealed of Governor General’s Adopted Daughter Susan
The Governor General and Viscountess Alexander have adopted a 3 year old girl named Susan. Susan arrived from England three years ago and has lived at Government House with two older adopted brothers Shane, 17, and Brian, 12. The adoption was kept secret until a Christmas concert at Joan of Arc Institute.
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Ottawa CP
Alexander
Susan
England
Government House
Britain
Joan of Arc Institute
Shane Alexander
Harrow
Brian
Ashbury College
Mysterious explosion traps 60 miners in West Frankfort mine
Rescue teams battled subfreezing conditions as about 60 or more miners remained trapped deep in the world’s largest coal shaft in West Frankfort Illinois after a blast. At least 14 dead were confirmed as bodies were recovered from the shaft and an improvised morgue was established.
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West Frankfort
Ill
John R. Foster
Foster
Walter Eadie
State Department of Mines and Minerals
State Mine Bureau
Deneen Taylor
State Bureau of Mines
Illinois
Denzil Wills
Ward
Peiping says some French prisoners to be repatriated
The Peiping radio announced that a certain number of French prisoners held by the Indo-Chinese communists would be repatriated under a humane policy and in response to requests from French democratic organizations.
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Tokyo
Peiping Radio
Ottawa clamor over closure rule in Commons sparks reform talk
The Ottawa House of Commons faced criticism over potential use of the closure rule during debate on a retail price maintenance bill. PC MPs used procedural amendments to outmaneuver other parties, drawing attention to late-session legislation and prompting calls for reform of both conduct and timing, with Senate reform also discussed.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
House of Commons
Senate
House
Ford Fires Six Men for Serious Misconduct
Ford Motor Company of Canada dismissed six workers amid a 12 day wildcat strike by Local 200 United Automobile Workers CIO in Windsor Ontario. The company cited serious misconduct that shut down the power house early in the dispute, costing over 100000 to repair. Legal action was under study by company lawyers.
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Windsor
Ont
Ford Motor Company of Canada
United Automobile Workers (Cio
George Burt
UAW
Ford
Rhys Sale
Sale
Canadian textiles not being dumped, says Revenue Minister
In Ottawa the Revenue Minister told the commons there is no indication of textile dumping in Canada. He responded to J. A. Charlton who claimed foreign textiles and nylons are pouring into the Canadian market.
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Ottawa
McCann
Commons
Canada
J. A. Charlton
Brant Wentworth
Christ Mass Seal Letter Questioned
Unclear fragment references a Christmas seal letter inquiry. No further readable details present to confirm author, date, or outcome.
Washington pursues new Morals Code amid tax scandal fallout
In Washington a cautious moral code forms as officials from President Truman downward frown on gifts from government contractors. Key defense agencies ban gifts for top workers. DiSalle allows only consumable gifts. Congress members return presents amid efforts to curb influence peddling as a House subcommittee probes lavish perks.
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Washington
Truman
Price
Michael V. DiSalle
Capitol Hill
Congress
Fed
Smilestones Neighbor and Angler's Widow Call for River Clues
The fragment mentions Hell, Sadie, and Fred, with a widow advising to search the river for a pole with a worm on each end. The text hints at a mystery or local inquiry centered on missing or hidden items near the water.
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Sadie
Fred
Angler
Lautier Home Wins First Prize in Christmas Decorating Contest
Leon Lautier and his wife at 202 Eighth St SE claimed first prize in Medicine Hat Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas spirit decorating contest. Second prize went to Mrs Reinhardt of Crescent Heights. Honorable mentions included the Yuill, Hawthorne, Gibson, Clark, Ashburner, Scholten, Davies, and Slack households.
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Leon Lautier
Eighth St. SE
Chuck Keating
Medicine Hat
D. S. Hawthorne
Third Ave
G. Ross Gibson
Belfast. St
H. G. Clark
Ravine Drive
E. Ashburner
Eighth St
Ald
D. A. Scholten
First St
J. E. Davies
Second St
A. BE. Slack
Gibson’s
Clark’s
Ashburner’s
Lautier
Santa Claus
Reindeer
Rudolph
Reinhardt
Keating
Tax Program Reduced By Four-Fifths In France
Paris Reuters Premier Rene Pleven faced sharp committee rejection of most budget reforms aimed at a 160 billion franc deficit. The finance panel rejected income tax hikes and a used car levy and opposed exemptions from a profits tax. Pleven may seek confidence support next Wednesday.
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Paris
Reuters
Rene
Pleyen
National Assembly
Pleven
Ottawa Round-Up from The Canadian Press
Prime Minister St Laurent hopes to avoid closure on anti price fixing legislation as Commons votes 82-0 against a PC bid to kill price maintenance. Revenue Minister McCann says tax measures and other government legislation proceed after senate royal assent.
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St. Laurent
Commons
McCann
Canada
Senate
Battle Front Tightens Rule on News Reports
The U.S. Eighth Army tightened security on the Korean battlefront banning unit identifications in news reports and signaling expectations of a heavy Communist offensive. Allied air and sea forces attacked supply and communications lines as UN troops pressed advances against guerrillas amid high casualties and air force claims updating MIG losses.
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Tokyo
Reuters
Eighth Army
Seoul
Korea
United Nations
Chorwon
U.N
United States Eighth Army
Kunu
Far East Air Forces
Far East Air Force
World traveler airman returns home for Christmas
Cpl. Albin J. Wilson of Medicine Hat is home on leave for Christmas after globe trotting with the 426 Thunderbird RCAF squadron. The instrument technician has served in Tokyo Milan and the Po Valley flood relief mission, contributing a 15 000 cargo of Red Cross supplies.
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Tokyo
Italy
James Bay
Resolute Bay
426
Thunderbird R.C.A.F
Medicine Hat
Cpl
Albin J. Wilson
J. G. Wilson
Alberta Foundries
Cpl. Wilson
Milan
Montreal
Red Cross
R.C.A.F. North Star
Wilson
Permanent Air Force
St. Theresa College
Zehren’s
Trenton
Camp Borden
R.C.A.F
Rockcliffe
Ottawa
Canada
Coral Harbor
Southampton Isle
Hudson Bay
The
Pas
Manitoba
Ther
Cpt
Thunderbird
McChord Afb
Washington
Shemya Afb
Aleutians
Pacific
How to Clean Chromium for a Smooth Shine
Wash chromium with hot water and soap, rinse thoroughly. Dry and polish with a soft cloth to maintain a shiny smooth finish.
Pre-Xmas Weekend to Bring Heavy Snow Across Canada
Sub zero cold grips Canada on the first day of winter as several storms dump over 20 inches. Eastern cities dig out while Prairies stay frigid and Pacific coast lanes ice over from slush and wind driven snow. Overnight lows dip to minus values with Yellowknife at 36 below. Strong winds, drifting snow, and travel delays intensify before a snowy Christmas weekend.
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Canada
Prairies
Pacific Coast
Yellowknife
N.W.T
Saskatoon
Prince Albert
Ontario
Atlantic
Toronto
Chatham
Kent County
Vancouver
Halifax
Maritimes
Sonn
Quebec
Labrador
Central States
Atlantic Provinces
British Columbia
Plains
Alberta
Edmonton
No Fire in House No Money in Office
William Crossan paid $200 Friday to find his house not on fire. While counting money in the front office a stranger shouted your house is on fire. He dumped the money in a drawer and searched the back, returned to the office, and found no fire or stranger or money.
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Philadelphia
William Crossan
Road condition report advises caution and emergency gear
Report notes east and west routes in fair to good condition with slippery spots. Monalta to Elkware very heavy, side roads packed. Local AMA urges extreme care for all trips and to carry shovels or chains when traveling outside city.
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Spa
Monalta
Elkware
Elkwer
Thelma
AMA
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