U. K Maintains Machine Skill
London reports Britain keeps world lead in jet aircraft design under a strong public-private mix. The article notes gas turbine experiments in ships and trains, Britain's continued steam locomotive craft, and a forthcoming Queen project amid nationalized rail efforts.
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London
Britain
Ministry of Supply
Cunard White Star
Mary
Fry
al Isi
Britains
Royal Navy
British Railways
Switzerland
England
Ottawa Faces Busy Year Ahead With Trade and Policy Debates
Ottawa enters 1950 amid hope and uncertainty. The year promises two provincial conferences on constitutional reform and social programs, a new parliamentary session, and decisions on the Trans Canada highway, St Lawrence Seaway, budgets, and defence. Canada faces export and farm price pressures affecting consumers and markets.
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Ottawa
United States
Dominion
Dominion Provincial
St. Lawrence Seaway
Royal Commission On Transportation
Massey Commission
Canada
Profits Rise for American Manufacturing Firms in Q3 1949
The profits after taxes of American manufacturing corporations rose 15 percent in the third quarter of 1949 from the second quarter. The report said yesterday. Profits increased from $2,000,000,000 to $23,300,000,000 in the period.
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Washington
Prof
Congress Prepares For Busy Session
The 81st Congress returns for its second session with no major action expected until President Truman unveils the 1950s fair deal program at a joint session. The White House preview, economic report to Congress, and the budget message outline key items, including Taft Hartley repeal, Brannan farm program, and national health insurance.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
White House
Agriculture
Charles Brannan
City Council Organization Meeting Set for 1950
The city council plans an-inaugural organization meeting with two new Aldermen, BR. Cy Gardner and Were McCombs, to be welcomed by Mayor Tedor Lang. Officials anticipate committee chair appointments, a review of the year’s program, and discussion of health welfare expansion and city charter issues.
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Oaly
Wale Eomed
Ald
Cy Gardner
McCombs
Tedor Lang
Wilson Riley
Con. S. Hawthorne
Rube”. Gardner
Ei. Ww. Smith
Nora J. Rowe
Regina
Toronto votes to permit Sunday sports in city plebiscite
Voters approve Sunday sports by 88 108 to 81 1793 overturning church opposition and editorial advice. The result prompts council to pursue provincial action to amend the Lord's Day act while shifting mayoral and election date outcomes.
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Toronto
Hiram McCallum
Board of ‘Control
Cotal
Ontario
Windsor
Lower Food Prices May Offset Increases in Rent
Ottawa reports lower food prices could ease living costs as a rent surge looms. Food declines offset other increases, keeping the cost of living from rising, while rents remain at an all time high and headed higher. The index shows food prices down from July peak though still above prewar levels. Rental costs show a quarterly rise despite government controls easing.
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Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
Ethan
Angelita Pervez de ‘Soane
Pinohermoso
Luis Miguel Gonzales
Magistrate Main Transfer Rumor Stirs Local Legal Circles
Rumor circulates that Magistrate Main may be transferred from Edmonton to police magisterial duties. No official notification has been received. Main, appointed here several years ago, is reportedly in dispute with counsel over weekend events. The city’s bench has seen several changes in recent years, with multiple magistrates preceding Main.
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Giffard Maint
Edmonton
Main
Gore
Mickman
Lethbridge
Saho
W. Avgele
Waller Sd
Guy
G. W. Niblogk
Maurice de
Conversation Fragments Hint at Old Vague Tension
Dialogue style exchange reveals lingering personal tensions between Smilestones SLOW Joe and SLOW. Bud Jones referenced as a memory anchor. The lines imply a playful yet charged rapport with unspecified motives.
Canada to Sell Bacon to Britain Under New Scheme
Ottawa announces a 60 million pound bacon sale to Britain for 1950 at 29 cents a pound below the 1949 floor price, with Canada bearing a 2.1 million loss and subsidies ending July 1 1950. The move allows post contract export shifts and U S deferrals of wheat to fund cod and spruce sales.
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Britain
Ottawa
Ariculture
Gardiner
London
Federalmeat ‘Board
Holiday deaths rise in Canada and U S across holiday week
The Canadian Press reports 27 deaths in Canada and more than 400 in the United States over the holiday period. Among the Canadian fatalities was Pembroke construction worker aged 41 who died by dynamite device. Ontario and Quebec led with nine deaths each, with other provinces contributing. In the U S the toll exceeded 400, with traffic accidents a major factor and the New Year holiday survey counting deaths from violent incidents and other causes.
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Cahooiday
Prattice-accineere
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Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Esk
Alta
W. B. Irving
Victoria
B.C
Joe Rolio
Haig
Georgina Massey
Calgary
Chicago
United States
Viscountcy for Alexander Tops King's Honors List
London reports Alexander named Viscount in a broad honors list as Defence Minister since 1940 and long serving MP for Sheffield Hillsborough. Five new barons also named. Newfoundland excluded from honors for first time under Canadian policy.
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London
Gmonday
A. V. Alexander
Labor
Winston “Churchill
Admiralty
House of Connons
Sheffield- Hillsborough
Canada
Aftica Alse
Hough
Weather and smog notes from January to February 1936
The report records January and February temperatures around mercury readings near zero and 48.7 in February. It notes smog readings and vehicle impacts, with scattered mentions of Cypress Hill andLong Range riders. Forecast mentions a cold night and district continuation on page.
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Cypress Hill
Som Lethbridge
Railway Collision Injures Staff and Passenger
A train collision yesterday near a hospital injured Regi Jacobs and Regir Young. The incident occurred at the rail line adjacent to the deaf general hospital with 4229 McAra Street cited in the report.
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Esk
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