Grant Freight Rate Increase Authorized by Board
The Board of Transport Commissioners approves a general railway freight rate rise of about 4% with exceptions. The increase, running until August 31, 1953, aims to cover higher labor and material costs plus a 20% defence surcharge, yielding about $8.4 million extra yearly for Canadian Pacific and roughly $20 million nationally. Carload grain in the west is exempted. grain rates for domestic western use to be reviewed separately.
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Ottawa
Board of Transport Commissioners
Canadian Pacific Railway
U.N. backs Russia on package for new member admissions
In Paris the U.N. political committee approved a Soviet backed package to admit 14 applicants in one group including Albania Bulgaria Hungary Romania Outer Mongolia and Western allies Ireland Italy Ceylon Finland Nepal Jordan Libya and Portugal. The vote 12 with 25 abstentions sent the resolution to the general assembly where a two thirds vote is required. The United States opposed grouping and urged individual consideration while Canada Britain Australia the Philippines Uruguay Ecuador abstained.
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Paris
United Nations
Russia
Security Council
U.N
United States
General Assembly
Canada
Albania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Romania
Outer Mongolia
Soviet Union
Republic of Ireland
Italy
Ceylon
Finland
Nepal
Jordan
Libya
Portugal
Jakob Malik
U.S
Ernest A. Gross
Britain
Australia
Philippines
Uurpuay
Ecuador
French Land Fresh troops in Tunisia
In Tunisia French forces landed reinforcements to quell nationalist uprisings. The Georges Leygues brought troops to Bizerte as armored detachments are rushed to search for rioters. Police clashed with about 300 demonstrators at Bab El Kadra, amid ongoing agitation and rail derailments near Tunis. Martial law threats arose after further rioting left several dead.
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Tunis
Tunisia
France
Georges Leygues
Bizerte
Poice
Bab el Kadra
Curling Title Finals Set Between Hubbs and Jensen Rinks
Lloyd Hubbs of Medicine Hat faces West Jensen's Taber quartet in a best of three for southeastern Alberta’s curling spot in the Canadian championship playdowns. The first game started at 2 pm with a second at 4:30 pm and a potential third at 7 pm. Teams: Hubbs skip Hugh Thompson Geo Grant Harry Grant Albert Bullock and Jensen skip Bill Holten Syd Price.
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Lloyd Hubbs
Medicine Hat
Weste Jensen
Taber
Alberta
Sary
Hubbs
Hugh Thompson
Geo. Grant
Harry Grant
Albert Bullock
Jensen
Bill Holten
Syd Price
Parliament Owens On February 28th
Ottawa Prime Minister St Laurent said parliament will open Thursday February 28. The new governor general Vincent Massey is unlikely to be sworn in before opening. The fifth session of the 71st parliament was prorogued December 29, and the throne speech may be read by Chief Justice Thibaudeau Rinfret when Viscount Alexander retires next Monday.
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Ottawa
St. Laurent
Vincent Massey
Thibaudeau Rinfret
Supreme Court of Canada
Viscount Alexander
London
Canada
Buckingham Palace
Massey
Defence
Churchill
Alexander
Port Hope
Ont
Kensington
Hart
Oxford Crew
Winter Road Report Highlights Snowbound Passages
East heavy in spots with fresh snow hindering visibility. No 1 West free flowing but heavy in areas. Vauxhall road plow active about 10 miles today. No 3 West open yet heavy. Plow deployed. Monalta to Elkwater remains heavy and impassable beyond Elkwater. Hilda Schuler open but heavy in portions.
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Vauxhall Road
Monalta
Elkwater
Hilda-Schuler
Massey to Become Canada’s First Native Governor General
Ottawa announces Vincent Massey, 64, will be Canada’s first native governor general succeeding Viscount Alexander. Alexander to depart Feb 28 and assume other duties. Massey, diplomat and industrialist, to take up Ottawa post later with duties in arts and education. Controversy anticipated over breaking tradition.
Massey Chosen Canada’s First Native Governor General
British and American papers crown Vincent Massey as Canada’s first native-born governor general. The Times and Daily Mail praise his career, character, and royal trust, while Manchester Guardian lauds his integrity and culture guiding Canada toward nationhood.
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London
Vincent Massey
Canada
Daily Mail
Massey
the Times
Independent Conservative Daily Telegraph
Eskimo scouts in Alaska train for first field encampment
In Anchorage Alaska Eskimo soldiers of the Alaska National Guard prepare for their first field encampment at Fort Richardson through January 27. Native scouts trek long distances by foot and dogsled to Nome and Bethel to reach airlift points and reach Elmendorf field for their first plane ride. They are impressed and perplexed by automobiles and city streets.
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Anchorage
Alaska
America
Alaska National Guard
Provisional Scout
Tives
Arctic Circle
Fort Richardson
Nome
Bethel
Air Force
Elmendorf Field
St Laurent Defends Canadian Governor General Nomination
Prime Minister St Laurent defended his government’s recommendation that a Canadian become governor general. He said Canadians must grow up and not be hamstrung by past apron strings. He announced plans to honor Viscount Alexander by appointing him to the King's Privy Council next Tuesday as his term ends Monday.
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Ottawa
St. Laurent
Viscount Alexander
Governor General
Schoolmistress Warns Children About Looking Back
A schoolmistress gave a road safety lecture telling children never to look back when crossing a road. She cited Lot's wife turning into a pillar of salt. An urchin quipped that his mother looked back and turned into a telegraph pole while out driving last week.
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Lot
Mummy
Bloodiest Battle Yet in Suez Zone
British forces in Ismailia smash a six hour clash with Egyptian police reserves. Up to 50 Egyptians killed and 3 British soldiers dead amid heavy use of tanks and armored units. Reports say 1,000 police captured and 130 wounded on the Egyptian side.
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Ismailia
Egypt
Suez Canal Zone
London
Foreign Office
Fouad Serag el Din- Pasha
Interior Ministry
Serag el Din
Lancashire Fusiliers
Cairo
Britain
Canal Zone
Betty Hutton Wins Final Decree of Divorce
Betty Hutton obtained her final decree of divorce from Ted Briskin a Chicago camera manufacturer. She charged he was rude to her and made her so nervous she could not work in films.
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Los Angeles
Betty Hutton
Chicago
Ted Briskin
Truman Seen Likely to Approve Canadian Gas Import to Montana
Representative Daniel Flood said President Truman indicated no precedent would be set by approving Montana Power Co to import Canadian natural gas for the Anaconda Copper Mining Co. The Montana project seeks 10 billion cubic feet annually for five years. hearings are done and a federal power commission decision is awaited.
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Washington
Daniel Flood
Truman
White House
Montana
Flood
Thomas Kennedy
United Mines Workers
Alberta
Montana Power Co
Anaconda Copper Mining Co. Power Commission Authority
U.S
Kennedy
Montana “Power Company
Montana Company
Canada
Federal Power Commission
Manufacturing workers' weekly earnings rise to 67.36
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports December average weekly earnings for production workers in manufacturing at 67.36 dollars, up 1.55 from November. The data underline wage gains in the sector as Flying.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Governor General's Sons May Become Canadians
Viscount Alexander says it would not surprise him if his two sons Shane and Brian eventually settle in Canada for university and careers after leaving Canada with his family. He plans to take on a new role as British defence minister and return to Canada frequently. Rose, his daughter, already attends McGill University and is expected to remain there.
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Canada
London
Massey
Sandringham
Viscount Alexander
Viscountess
Alexander
University of Toronto
Washington
Mr. Massey
Ottawa
Gatineau Hills
Beamish
British Defence
Ister
Shane
Brian
Montreal
McGill University
Rose
McGill
Community chest plan defeated but study group proposed
A public meeting in the council chambers defeated the community chest 16 to 14 and followed by a vote to form a master organization to include all civic associations. The Trades and Labor Council backed broader schemes, proposing a gavel club and a committee to study all options with representatives from city organizations.
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Council Chambers
Bob, Kitson
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce
Art Finch
Trades and Labor Council
Olive Chesley
Chamber of Commerce
Chinook Expected Not Arriving In Alberta Warmer Air Limited
Edmonton weather office says no chinook tomorrow in Alberta though Calgary and Lethbridge may rise to 10 above. Cold persists elsewhere with many towns well below freezing as mild air edges in from the south, with light snow expected across the province.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Calgary
Lethbridge
Grande Prairie
Vermilion
White Court
Medicine Hat
Red Deer
Coronation
Rocky Mountain House
Jasper
Banff
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Fromm
Nancy
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Carol
Parliament Owens
Halifax
Franconia
New York Times
New York
Grey and Tweedsmuir
Manchester
Manchester Guardian
Suez Zone
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