Britain's Labor face over steel nationalization outlined
London report details the push to nationalize steel in Britain, noting the government’s five year record of nationalizing coal gas electricity railways and more. Lords power was clipped to enable the election date, forcing Labor to seek a second mandate on steel.
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Quebec History Society Seeks Prominent National Role
The Quebec Historical Society urged the royal commission on arts and sciences to elevate Canadian history in national institutions. It pressed for a larger Ottawa archives budget to microfilm European Canadian records and acquire Hudson’s Bay Company archives for 1670 to 1875, while promoting radio and film to publicize history. It also called for an inquiry to locate Canadian documents in the United States and publish a catalogue, and favored a strong national museum with regional branches.
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Relief from Cold May Be on Its Way
Albertans endure a lengthy cold spell with Calgary Edmonton and southern cities facing subzero temps. The weather office expects storms on the West Coast may end the 36 day cold snap with a brief warm spell possible Saturday.
Accidental Death Verdict In Calgary Inquests
A Calgary coroner's jury found no one at fault in the deaths of Ernest Urtoch, 17, killed by a hunting accident, and Carson Bradley, 80, who died after being struck by a car while Urtoch was being driven to hospital. The joint inquests concluded care in firearms handling was needed as youths explained a gun discharged during sharing ammunition.
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Still More Snow Hits B C Coast
An intense winter dumped heavy snow across southern coastal British Columbia. Pachena Point on Vancouver Island reported eight inches, Abbotsford Five inches, and Vancouver three inches, with cold conditions delaying rail traffic. Prince Rupert cleared the CNR line to Terrace but a slide blocks the Rockies run. air services stay near schedule. Minimums: Vancouver 18, Victoria 28 above zero. Prince George at 29 below. A storm west of the Queen Charlottes may bring more snow Friday night.
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Two Killed In Light Plane Crash On Edmonton Street
A light plane crashed in a residential Edmonton street, killing the pilot and a passenger from the RCAF. The craft landed nose first, skids undamaged, and both men were found dead at the scene. Eyewitnesses described a vertical spin during descent, and fire crews extricated the bodies before transport to hospital.
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Coconuts Stir Ottawa Trade Debate Across Commonwealth
Ottawa trade officials fear coconuts reveal Canada’s wider economic strains. Experts say sourcing coconuts from Ceylon could boost Commonwealth trade and curb dollar outflow, while prices from Ceylon remain high. A government adviser works with Commonwealth ministers on possible barter ideas, but no official exchange is planned.
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Well yel suppose you got this black eye last night
In the dialogue a tense husband returns home with a black eye and his wife insists he may not remember the incident. The scene hints at domestic strain and possible denial. The fragmentary text conveys emotional conflict over memory and blame within a couple.
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Rail unions say wages fall short of living standards
Montreal CP report says two major railroad unions filed a brief with a federal conciliation board arguing thousands of Canadian railway workers are forced to live on wages that do not provide a decent standard of living. TheCanadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees and other transport workers submitted the document, along with the joint negotiating committee.
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13 Ways to Avoid Trouble on Friday
A Chicago report lists safety tips for Friday including keep hands off the radio in the shower, walk carefully, start work early, open garage doors before warming the car, watch children when backing out, clear the windshield, follow cars at a safe distance, don’t speed, don’t daydream, don’t weave through lanes, use the proper turn lane, don’t jaywalk, and skip the pick me up on the way home. The council notes the rules are good any day of the week.
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Railways oppose compulsory union check off feasibility
A conciliation board heard a railway statement read by R C Johnston, assistant vice president personnel, arguing that compulsory union check off of members would give unions monopolistic and undemocratic powers and infringe individual liberty.
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R. C. Johnston
CNR
Rail unions press for wage rise and 40 hour week
Graphs and statistical tables backed the unions demands for a general wage increase of ten cents an hour and a 40 hour week without pay loss. The groups represent 35 000 railway and railway hotel workers in Canada. The Toronto welfare council studies cited a minimum of 1 09 an hour. Continued on page six.
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Crerar labelled warmonger sparks Red protest
Moscow radio accuses Gen. H. D. G. Crerar of Canada of advocating aggressive war against peace loving nations. The Ottawa speech urged swift German and Japanese integration with Western democracies to counter communism, praising Allied bloc strategies and criticizing Yalta and Potsdam.
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Ottawa discusses phases of constitution proposals
The Southam Ottawa Bureau reports that premiers have agreed on six proposals for constitution changes. The plan progresses through committee review with a meeting today led by Justice Minister Carsore. Further details are expected on page six.
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