Alberta Splits With Railways In Rate Appeal
Ottawa CP reports Alberta and British Columbia governments clash with the railways over an agreed charge rate for East to West freight. The Board of Transport Commissioners reserved a decision on applying the 11 3 rule to negotiated low rates for iron pipe moving Ontario and Quebec to B C. The case tests whether parliament intended prairie points to share in lowered transcontinental rates amid canal competition.
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Ottawa
Alberta
British Columbia
East
B.C
Board of Transport Commissioners
Eastern Steel Companies
Ontario
Quebec
Pacific
Canada
West Coast
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Pacific Railway
J. J. Frawley
Mr. Frawley
CD Appoints New Service Leaders in Medicine Hat
Civil defence advances in Medicine Hat as CD appoints heads of fire police health and welfare services. Director Mayor Weiner chairs the committee with L A Walker E Heald and C Richardson unveiling four service chiefs including A R Bull police chief and E L Morris fire head Dr E G F Skinner leads health with Dr J M Brown and Doug Lawrason.
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Medicine Hat
Council
Weiner
L. A. Walker
E. Heald
C. Richardson
A. R. Bull
D. J. L. Williams
RCMP
E. L. Morris
E. G. F. Skinner
J. M. Brown
Doug Lawrason
Miss N. Rowe
Higher grant settles Jasper Place strike
A revised Alberta education grant raises Jasper Place funds by 15000 to about 147709, prompting a review of the wage dispute between teachers and the board. The retroactive date remains contested, with retroactive pay debated from Sept 1 and a special ratepayers meeting expected to endorse the arbitration award.
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Edmonton
Jasper Place
R. F. Allbright
Allbright
W. F. Swift
Alberta Teachers Association
Arbitration Board
J. M. Stone
Saskatchewan legislature to open February eleventh
Regina CP says Premier Douglas announced the 1954 session of the Saskatchewan legislature will open Feb 11. The session, the second in the 12th legislature, is expected to last until Easter with usual prorogation. Opening followed a three day government caucus in Regina.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Douglas
Manitoba Legislature Set to Open Feb 2
Premier Campbell announced that Manitoba's 24th legislature will convene its first session on February 2, earlier than the 1953 opening by about a month.
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Winnipeg
Campbell
Manitoba
Saskatchewan House to Open as CCF Leads 42 Seats
In the 53 seat Saskatchewan assembly the CCF holds 42, Liberals 10, and Progressive Conservatives 1. Premier Douglas leads a Socialist government into its 10th year after a June 14, 1944 election victory. The throne speech is read by Lt. Gov. Patterson at 3 p.m. MST, with the address in reply set for Feb. 15 and ensuing debate. The Liberals name Asmunder A. Loptson as new House leader.
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CCF
Liberals
Progressive Conservatives
Douglas
Saskatchewan
W. J. Patterson
Gary. Patterson
Liberal Party
Asmunder A. Loptson
Saltcoats
Walter
Edmonton Trucker Links Crash To Steering Failure
Robert L. Fagnan of Edmonton testified at a coroner's inquest that a possible steering failure on his truck caused the Dec. 23 collision that killed D. A. Ure, former Alberta agriculture minister.
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Edmonton
Robert L. Fagnan
D. A. Ure
Alberta Agriculture
Ford's $5-a-day wage shocks business world
Forty years ago Henry Ford announced the $5 daily wage, fuel for a social and economic debate. Detroit's Ford plant drew 15,000 applicants the day after the move, with thousands more arriving from distant states, before limits confined hires to Detroit residents. Ford’s output rose from 265,000 units in 1914 to about 1.55 million last year.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Alaska corridors loom as Canada seeks U S sea routes
Vancouver dispatch reports Canada and British Columbia push for several Alaska Panhandle corridors to gain access to Pacific deep sea ports. Key backers include the B C Yukon chamber of mines and Frobisher Ltd. Alaska Governor Heintzleman eyes the plan ahead of a Washington conference. The scheme envisions relocating towns and rerouting roads and railways to unlock vast mineral and hydro power potential.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
United States
B. Co. Northland
Canada
U.S
Alaska Panhandle
Pacific
Ottawa
Washington
B.C
Yukon Chamber of Mines
Alaska
B. Frank Heintzleman
Frobisher Ltd
White Pass
Yukon
Gyukon
Aluminum Company of America
Panhandle
Arctic salt domes may rival Alberta oil wealth
Canadian geologists report a 40 000 square mile Arctic archipelago zone with salt domes north of the Arctic circle that could hold vast oil reserves. Discovered by W W Heywood and D W Bolyard on Ellef Ringnes Island, the domes resemble Texas and Louisiana structures known for large oil production. Experts caution that no oil can be confirmed until drilling, but the domes are considered potentially prolific.
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Ottawa
North Pole
Alberta
Arctic Circle
Arctic Archipelago
RCAF
Canada
Winnipeg
Melville Island
Ellef Ringnes
I. C. Brown
Geological Survey of Canada
Flats Vote on Subways Underpass By-Law Due Monday
After three days of calls across Riverside Hill and Flats districts voters show strong support for the underpass by law. A two thirds majority is required for passage with ballots marked X. A voter transport service is offered by Jay Cees and Jay Cettes.
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Riverside, Hill and Flats
Jay-Cees
Jay- Cettes
Flats
Lorne McCaig
Ash Ave
Mrs. H. Cove
Balmoral St
Doctors Living Dead Figure In Probe In Vancouver
Vancouver police and the attorney general’s department probe into the death of Mrs. Margaret Rush focuses on Dr. Raymond D. Rush who faced a coroner’s jury verdict of gross negligence. The inquiry examines whether the physician and College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia actions contributed to her death, amid claims of spiritualist beliefs and delaying autopsy.
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Vancouver
Attorney-General’s Department
Raymond D. Rush
Margaret Rush
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
British Columbia
Inquest Probes Doctor's Alleged Faith Healing Fatality
The inquest heard Dr. Thomas Dalrymple treated Mrs. Rush from 1949 to 1952 and that she received faith healing spiritualism. Testimony named five doctors, two insurance executives, an undertaker, a city analyst, and two detectives. Autopsy noted barbiturate content. physician claimed a fall and cerebral hemorrhage without head injury evidence.
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Thomas Dalrymple
Rush
T. R. Harmon
Merger Forms World Longest Alberta to Montreal Gas Pipeline
Trans-Canada Pipe Lines and Western Pipe Lines merge to create a single company with a 50 50 stake. The 2 240 mile main line would run from Princess Alberta to Montreal via Toronto and Ottawa, with a Winnipeg to Minneapolis spur and potential Quebec City extension. Trade Minister Howe orchestrated the deal after Alberta agreed to release gas for sale east of the province.
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Ottawa
Alberta
Howe
Trans-Canada Pipe Lines, Ltd
Western Pipe Lines
Princess
Alta
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
United States
Minneapolis
Quebec City
Trans
x-Canada
Bald
Great Lakes
Western
Trans-Canada
Delhi
U.S
C. W. Murchison
Dallas
Tex
Prediction of icy roads and heavy travel in Alberta
Snow and ice grip the Calgary district with five below temperatures last night. District roads remain open but icy with heavy traffic between Bassano and Calgary. Plows work on the Bassano Calgary section of the Trans-Canada highway as a slight moderation may come Sunday.
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Hat
Bassano
Calgary
AMA
Bassano- Calgary
Highways and Hope After Loss Becky Gross Plans Return to Writing
Rebecca Gross editor of the Lock Haven Express, 48, lost both legs in a car crash and will resume work with artificial limbs. She plans to focus on highway safety, following her editorial urging people to avoid New Year accidents. The collision occurred at 5:15 p.m. while she was driving. hospital doctors performed amputation of her right leg.
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Lock Haven, Pa
Rebecca Gross
The
Lock Haven Express
United States
Becky
the Express
Becky Gross and career in journalism documented
A court scene notes a policeman’s quip about stealing nine bottles of soda and a magistrate’s discharge. The piece follows Becky Gross from hospital rehab after an operation to her return to The Express. It highlights her 1925 start at The Express, 1931 editing role, Nie man Fellowship at Harvard, and a notable AP Russia trip coverage.
First Day Whitefish Catch At Buck Lake Surpasses Quota
Edmonton CP reports that on Wednesday commercial fishermen took 23 000 pounds of whitefish at Buck Lake, 55 miles northwest of the city. Provincial fisheries superintendent H B Watkins announced seven hundred fishing licenses were issued for the lake, with a quota of 50 000 pounds.
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Edmonton
Buck Lake
Here
H. B. Watkins
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