Ottawa landlord accused of torturing elderly tenant
Police remanded 65-year-old Alex Keninski to March 3 on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm after a Ukrainian tenant, Ivan Onowrichuk, 73, testified he was burned with hot irons and a poker, had teeth pulled, and beaten in a Toronto rooming house to force return of about 800 dollars in rent.
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Alex Keninski
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Mummy Caught Santa Kissing Someone Else
In Montreal a car salesman dressed as Santa was arrested for wife beating after his wife allegedly attacked him for kissing an older woman at a Christmas party. Judge Armand Cloutier freed him on parole with a preliminary hearing set for January 5.
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Ford union talks enter second day in Ontario plants
Talks resumed between Ford officials and United Automobile Workers CIO CCL for three Ontario plants in Windsor Oakville and Etobicoke aimed at ending a 6 000 member walkout. Both sides keep mum while two daily sessions run as negotiations focus on seniority job postings and hours of work for a province wide contract.
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Etobicoke
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Ottawa plans grant expansion for municipalities in 1955
Canadian municipalities now receiving federal grants in lieu of taxes are set for increases in 1955 as the Municipal Grants Act amendments widen eligibility. The 1954 payments totaled 3.19 million dollars, with estimates for 1955 surpassing six million and about doubling participating towns. The bill, discussed in cabinet, is likely to be introduced early in the session to aid budget planning.
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Paris
West Germany
NATO
French Assembly
Police Probe Deaths of Two Children in Ontario
Provincial police investigated the deaths of two young children in North Augusta Ontario. Officials feared malnutrition may have been a factor in the 11 month old Donna Marie Elliott's death after hospital admission at Christmas. A charge of failing to provide the necessities of life was laid against a local farm couple.
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Ont
Donna Marie Elliott
Donna Marie
Parents face inquiry after Brockville child dies in Ontario
A 26 month old girl, Roberella Elliott, died after a night illness in Brockville Ontario. Her younger brother David 2 died days later and autopsies will be performed by Dr. W D Hay Kingston pathologist and H Atkinson Brockville crown attorney. Parents Gerald and Mrs Elliott farm near the village 12 miles northeast of Brockville. six other children are with maternal grandparents while a Children’s Aid Society representative visits.
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W. D. Hay
Kingston
H. Atkinson
Brockville
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Bill
Bob
Caroline
Gail
Andra
World and Local News Roundup From The News Editorial Rooms
More than 1,500,000 gallons of water hauled by truck to flood an oil well near Leduc as crews prepare to seal the fire from a directional hole about 1,000 feet away. The volcanic activity continues with Stromboli eruption and Etna smoke as Sicilians seek relief from earthquakes. Vancouver Eilers women’s basketball champions invited to Pan American Games in Mexico City next year. Alderman Rebchuk remanded for one week on assault charge from December 20 Winnipeg City Hall incident. Navy reports a minor blast at Bedford magazine injuring two civilians but causing little damage. Firefighters, aided by lighter winds, seek control of a 3,000 acre San Bernardino brush fire near Devore Heights and Cajon Pass. Regina RCMP say a truck thief died in hospital from self inflicted gunshot wound in Indian Head. victim is Peter Marshall, 27.
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Showdown Over West German Rearmament in French Assembly
Paris authorities held a heavy police presence as the National Assembly debated West German rearmament and France's role in NATO. Premier Mendes-France faced two confidence votes on related treaties, with outcomes likely to shape France's stance and the Western defense alliance.
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Bitter cold grips Alberta Saskatchewan in arctic blast
Medicine Hat and Edmonton reported sub zero readings with Medicine Hat at 11 below as 113 cars were pushed by garages and neighbors. Winds up to 60 mph eased but temperatures remained well below zero across Saskatchewan Manitoba and the Yukon.
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Eight Killed in Plane Crash Near New Hope Alabama
A U S Air Force C-119 Flying Box Car crashed on Shin Hook ridge in northeast Alabama killing eight to nine aboard with two survivors. The plane was en route from Sewart Air Base Tennessee to Brookley Air Force Base Alabama. Wreckage scattered over 250 yards and parachutes were seen near the edges. Cause of the crash was not determined.
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Smilestones Comic Dialogue Teases Quiet New Girlfriend
A light panel headline notes a character asks if a new girlfriend talks much. The punchline: she talks little yet still fills the room with chatter. The exchange captures a humor beat about social dynamics and dating.
Gunmen Steal Unpaid Bills From New Jersey Store
In Freehold New Jersey two armed men robbed a small grocery store service station on Monday night. They fled after obtaining two boxes containing unpaid bills from 75 year old George Annis.
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Freehold
N. J
George Annis
Winnipeg residents face property freeze over tax judgment
Certificates of judgment totaling 2,230,235 filed with the Manitoba land titles office prevent disposal of real property owned or controlled by eight Winnipeg residents and three businesses. Writs of seize and extent have been issued by the sheriff. The Free Press cites tax arrears potentially reaching 1,714,123 linked to ministers of national revenue claims. Names include Moses Levin Sonia Slotin Moses Cohen Sam Slotin Louis Fainstein Elia Trepel Harry Fainstein Bertha Ludwig. Proceedings allow appeals. A. E. Hoskin hired to assess possible prosecutions.
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Bertha Slotin
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Safety Campaigns and Legislation Cut Hunting Toll in Canada
A Canadian Press survey shows 1954 hunters deaths likely under 1953 totals despite more hunters in action. Provinces report 47 dead so far, with Ontario and Saskatchewan showing the highest two figure tolls. Safety campaigns, stricter rules, and targeted enforcement appear to reduce accidents, though Saskatchewan toll rose due to vehicle and night hunting hazards.
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British Columbia
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Mid U S Shivers Hit Oklahoma Kansas and Texas
The winter storm battered parts of Oklahoma Kansas and Texas on Tuesday night isolating major cities and stranding drivers on snow covered highways. Tulsa and Oklahoma City faced seven inch snowfalls with highways blocked while forecasts predicted three inches in Kansas City by nightfall.
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Arctic Cold Locking Prairie Weather Tightens
Edmonton dispatch reports cold Arctic air firmly entrenched over the prairies with no mild weather in sight for several days. The coldest period is expected tonight and Thursday as temperatures fall to 20 to 35 below zero at dawn and only rise to about 15 below by day.
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