Benefit of Rains Could Aid Alberta Crops
Edmonton CP report says Central and Northern Alberta will see terrific moisture from Monday’s rains. So far total rainfall since April 1 reaches 2.51 inches in Edmonton with two showers. southern areas remain dry as high winds cause soil drift and crop damage. Seeding nearly complete. reseeding noted. rains help halt soil drifting and allow forage crops to be planted to prevent next year’s drift.
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Edmonton
Alberta
G. R. Sterling
Sterling
Provinece
Britain Faces Tax Load as Welfare Expands
The article notes welfare expenditure has surged twelvefold in fifty years and questions if Britain can sustain the NHS costs rising from 900 million to 1,260 million pounds annually. It cites Dr Frangcon Davies, warns benefits may outpace resources, and cites Commons remarks on taxes as a necessary burden.
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Britain
the Spectator
Frangcon Davies
Davies
House of Commons
Sitford
Weather notes call for rain in drought hit regions
The report cites scarce rainfall across eastern Alberta and central Iberia with germination uneven and wheat only three to six inches tall. Pastures are poor, grasshoppers hatch, winds erode soil, and farmers seek rain to improve hay and pasture crops. Some zones like Lacombe and Eckville see hopeful showers and rapid growth.
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Hanna
Calgary
Donalda-Steinler
Iberia
Weath
Sedgewick
La‘combe
Lacombe
Edmonton
Bonnyville
Belgium coalition government resigns after election victory
Belgium's coalition government resigns in the wake of the Social Christian victory in parliamentary elections. Outgoing Premier Gaston Eyskens will report resignations to Regent Prince Charles, who is expected to name a premier tomorrow. Catholic leaders say the four vote margin could assure recall to the throne of King Leopold.
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Brussels
Belgium
Social ‘Christian Party
Gaston Eyskens
Prince’ Charles
Leopold
Mauna Loa Quiet After Worst Eruption
Honolulu report says Mauna Loa settled after five days of violent lava flows and fiery activity on the 13 680 foot volcano. Rivers of molten rock still traced its flanks and could continue for weeks. An earthquake yesterday disrupted seismographs on Hawaii.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Alberta Oil Strikes of 1949 Highlight Central Finds
In 1949 Alberta recorded nine new oil strikes with two major discoveries in central Alberta. The others added to a rising output as exploration expanded across the province.
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Alberta
Central
Driver's Nightmare Ends in Court
Henry J. Bedell, 27, appeared in Detroit court on a reckless driving charge after claiming his nine year old car accelerated uncontrollably and steering failed. The judge fined him 10 dollars and banned driving for six months, noting Bedell's personal plea for relief after the incident.
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Detroit
Henry J. Bedell
Bedell
Canadian restaurant industry cited as touristic risk and growth bid
Finlay of Sarnia and D Patterson of Halifax told a provincial meeting that the tourist industry could double in ten years if pursued properly. The main hazard to Canada's second largest export sector is dirty restaurants with unappetizing food served by poorly trained wait staff.
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Halifax
Finlay
Patterson
Sarnia
Canada
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund Reaches 3 400 000
The Manitoba flood relief total climbs to 3.4 million with new gifts across Canada and the United States. Three cheques of 5 000 dollars each are noted as contributions arrive. The drive continues from Winnipeg and Woodstork regions with ongoing community support.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
United States
Woodstork
Othe
Sir Harry Oakes
Nassau
Bahamas
International Ladies” * Garment’ Workers’ ‘Union Cart
Cmceting
Atlantic City
Sam'“Herbst
Winnipeg union mobilizes flood help with donations from Canada and US
Two thousand Winnipeg garment workers will be asked to contribute a day, while MK Brown of Pampa Texas sent 1000 dollars. The Montréal local of the United Steelworkers CIO and others donated totals to aid Manitoba floods and Quebec fires. Local clubs and individuals raised about 2000 in Renner Man district. The crowd effort follows widespread relief actions across the region.
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Garment Workers
Canada
Winnipeg
MK. Brown
Pampa
Texas
Montréal
United Steelworkers
Erica
CIO
Manitoba
Quebec
Renner,Man
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