BC politics hinge on trade says Vancouver writer
In Victoria and Vancouver coverage argues geography and export trade shape British Columbia politics. It notes BC relies on ocean shipping, timber and cedar exports, and that federal voters favor the right over the left. The piece compares Liberal rally strength in Toronto to BC perspectives on national trade policy.
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Dick Sanburn
Southam
Ottawa Bureau
Victoria
British Columbia
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Canada
B.C
C.C.F
Ottawa
Lebanon
California
C.F.F
Vancouver
Berlin Strikers Resume Main Line Operations
Western Berlin railway strikers announce resumption of interzonal freight movement to normal while keeping the five week walkout. Freight trains from West Germany to Berlin to run Thursday, with elevated passenger service still stalled amid rejecting latest end proposal.
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Berlin
Workmn
west-Berlin
Ishalling
West Germany
W. ‘J. Babcock
United States
Leters
Interzonul
U.G.O
Pavel Kyushnin
Ottawa to Build First Canadian Escort Ships for Submarine War
The Royal Canadian Navy announced an effort to design and build three new fast escort vessels in Canada for anti submarine work. Canadian Vickers Ltd will prepare hull drawings with keel laying hoped by year end or early 1950. The ships aim to be fully Canadian designed and manufactured with crews over 250, featuring steel hulls, aluminum superstructures, steam turbines, and standardized components for rapid production. The design draws on Royal Navy and U.S. Navy practices while remaining uniquely Canadian.
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Ottawa
Navy
Canadian Vickers Limited
Montreal
Canada
Royal Navy
United States Navy
R.C.N
RCN
U.S. Navy
No Arrests Yet In Calgary Murder Case
Calgary police continue the search for slayer Thomas Elliott 66 found bludgeoned in a downtown hotel basement. Six persons questioned were released and $500 plus hotel office and vault keys remain missing from Elliott’s belongings.
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Calgary
Thomas Elliott
Elliott
Farm Group Leader Urges Stable Farm Income Policy
Vancouver CP H H Hannam, new president of the International Federation of Agriculture Producers, told an Agriculture Institute of Canada meeting the farm support act may fail to keep prices and income on a balanced level. He urged a minimum stabilizing measure for agriculture to ensure broader economic prosperity.
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Vancouver
Dominion
H. H. Hannam
International Federation of Agriculture Producers
Agriculture Institute of Canada
Ottawa
Hannam
1500 Lb Parcel Passes Through Ottawa on Way to Winnipeg
An enormous 1500 pound Anglo Arab gelding traveled in a private stall fitted inside a Canadian Pacific express car en route from Glasgow to Winnipeg. The saddle horse moved with oats hay and water and is headed for Mrs. P. Vincent in Winnipeg. The animal arrived in Montreal aboard the S S Salacia and is due in Winnipeg tomorrow night.
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Ottawa
Scotland
Winnipeg
C.P.R
Mrs. P. Vincent
Montreal
Glasgow
First Canadian Cotton Made in Sherbrooke 1844
The first Canadian cotton was manufactured at Sherbrooke Quebec in 1844 marking an early industrial milestone.
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Sherbrooke
Quebec
Pearson declares Conservatives on the run in Toronto rally
Former Canadian ambassador to Washington and minister of external affairs L B Mike Pearson tells a Toronto Liberal rally that the Progressive Conservatives are “on the run” as Canada heads toward the June 27 federal election. St Laurent criticizes Drew for violent rhetoric while campaigning in Ontario and Quebec.
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Ross Munro Southam
Ottawa Bureau
Toronto
Maple Leaf Gardens
St. Laurent
Commie Smythe
Liberals
George Drew
Quebec
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Toroto
York
CCF
Ontario
B.C
Dave Croll
Spadina
Pc’s
Canada
Drew
Massey Hall
L. B
Mike) Pearson
Washington
Solon Low
Social Credit
Edmonton
M. J. Coldwell
C.C.F
Saskatchewan
Rosetown-Biggar
Blasts Drew
Mr. St. Laurent
Mr. Drew
Granby
Que
Typhoon in Japan Leaves Hundreds Missing and Dead
Welfare ministry reports 137 dead and 1,086 missing after a fierce southern Japan typhoon. Police count 93 dead. damage includes millions in property and ships. Many fishermen feared lost in Bunco Strait. dozens of boats sunk or missing. Large freighters Koei Maru and Kize Kaha Maru damaged near Kyushu. About 2,000 homes destroyed and 4,000 damaged.
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Tokyo
Welfare Ministry
Japan
Honshu
Bunco Strait
Kyushu
Shikoku
Japanese Marine Safety Board
Fukuoka
Karatsu
American Airlines crash lands near Memphis after takeoff
A 40 passenger Convair bound for New York from Memphis crash landed in a wooded area near the city after engine trouble. At least 30 injured, no fatalities reported. Firemen extinguished flames, witnesses described a belly landing amid trees. Hospital reports varied with 12 to 44 aboard.
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Memphis, Tenn
San Antonio
Memphis
New York
American Airlines
Nashville
Tenn
Frank Willis
Jack Southworth
Nationalists Bomb Shanghai Again Strikes Anchises and City
Nationalists drop a bomb on the lower Whangpoo river district near the grounded British freighter Anchises, with no casualties reported. The Anchises was damaged Tuesday and beached, divers working to repair a bulkhead hole while a blockade deadline looms.
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Shanghai
Whangpoo River
Anchises
Whangpoo
Hong Kong
Hong
Kong
Lines
Pierce
Kobe
Japan
North China Daily News
Yangtze
Nanking
Eight Injured in Washington Fire at Wharves
A pre-dawn blaze at municipal fish wharves along the Potomac River injured eight firemen or others overcome by smoke. Fire Marshal Roy Warfield estimates damage between 25000 and 50000 dollars, largely from water used to douse waterfront restaurants.
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Washington
Potomac River
Roy Warfield
UK to Buy Canadian Bacon Under Marshall Plan Aid
The economic cooperation administration approved a $3,760,000 grant to the United Kingdom for procuring Canadian bacon under Marshall Plan programs.
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Washington
Economic Co-Operation Administration
United Kingdom
Canada Election Returns Guidance Issued by Chief Official
Ottawa CP report indicates Jules Castonguay urges returning officers and deputies to telegraph or phone results from polling stations promptly for the June 27 dominion election. District officers to compile votes as ballots arrive and provide progressive bulletins to the public and Canadian Press.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Jules Castonguay
Castonguay
Mr. Castonguay
Canada Election Clock Nearing Final Campaign Hours
Ottawa report notes Canada's federal election campaign has three days left with no major issue clearly driving the race. Voters focus on local hustings, candidate records, and personal attributes while leaders' big themes fail to resonate amid several provincial and regional concerns.
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Reg Hardy Southam
Ottawa Bureau
Ottawa
Canada
Canada Land and Irrigation Company
Alberta
Quebec
B.C
Russell
Carleton
Ottawa West
Winnipeg North Centre
Col. Drew
Electric Boat Company
Premier Smallwood
Newfoundland
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Manitoba
Joseph Smallwood
Smallwood
W. J. Browne
Hugh O'Neill
P.G
Pearson
Washington Blaze
Selah
Al’s
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