Quake Destroys North Japan Towns and Trains
A strong earthquake and tidal waves struck northern Japan causing significant destruction and many deaths. Kushiro, on Hokkaido, suffered heavy damage with trains toppled and warehouses wrecked. casualties ran into hundreds as fires and landslides added to the devastation.
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Tokyo
Japan
Reuters
Kushiro
Hokkaido
United States 1St Cavalry Division
U.S. 24Th Division
Honshu
Livestock Trade Constrained by Canadian Stampede of Restrictions
Canadian livestock markets face a widening web of measures after foot and mouth disease hit south Saskatchewan. Manitoba bans western shipments while other provinces impose limits, affecting British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Ontario Quebec and the United States. The policy tangle risks shortages and price swings across western and eastern markets as provinces weigh imports and exports.
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Prairies
Manitoba
British Columbia
Alberta
B.C
Quebec
United States
Canada
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Prairie
Nehru Opens World’s Biggest Ammonium Fertilizer Plant
Prime Minister Nehru inaugurated the largest ammonium phosphate fertilizer plant at Sindai India. The government project, built with British and American technical aid, cost about 50 million dollars.
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Sindai
India
Reuters
Nehru
Meter By-Law Sets New Taxi Fares
Medicine Hat council advanced a meter by-law to set taxi charges starting July 1 subject to a third reading. The plan includes 50 cents for the first mile and 10 cents for each additional third of a mile, plus 5 cents per minute waiting and 50 cents for cancelled calls. Children under 12 ride free with an accompanying fare payer. Violations carry 10 20 and 30 dollar penalties. meters would be police checked at least every six months.
Earl of Derby Praises Canadian Loyalty During Canada Tour
The Earl of Derby, after a recent Canada tour, said he was most impressed by the tremendous loyalty of Canadians to the mother country.
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Liverpool
England
Earl of Derby
Canada
Living Cost Index Dips. Food Prices Decline Ottava
The February 1 cost of living index falls seven tenths to 190.8 from 191.5 as lower food prices pull the overall measure down. Eggs beef pork and lard help the food sub-index drop 1.9 points to 248.1 while clothing and home furnishings also ease.
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Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
City May Extend Sidewalk Repayment Time to Five Years
City council heard a delegation of about 50 property owners urging longer repayment terms for sidewalk costs. A complete report comparing costs with other Alberta cities will be discussed next meeting. Public bid tenders from private contractors may be sought to complete planned sidewalk projects this year.
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Alberta
A. T. Legge
Legge
Council
Ald Dirk Scholten
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
J. L. Carswell
Carswell
Reinhold Lehr
Gardiner to Fly To Disease Area for Foot and Mouth Fight
Agriculture Minister Gardiner announced he will fly to Regina Thursday night to lead the campaign against foot and mouth disease at the Saskatchewan government’s invitation. He spoke as the chamber considers legislation to grant fair and reasonable compensation to farmers for destroyed diseased livestock.
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Ottawa
Gardiner
The
Commons
Regina
Saskatchewan
Subsidies for Mothers in Moscow Reach Large Total
In 1951 Soviet subsidies to mothers totaled 6.0 billion rubles at the official exchange rate, about 1.5 million in western currency terms. The payments included benefits and rewards for raising large families as part of state policy.
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Moscow
40 000 Adults Studying English Night Classes
Ottawa reports 40 000 adults attending English or French night classes for new immigrants across Canada. Immigration Minister Harris notes language barriers for newcomers and cites federal support of free textbooks and cooperative efforts with provinces and municipalities to accelerate language acquisition.
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Ottawa
Vancouver
Canada
Harris
Immigration and Citizenship Department
Limited Movements At Alberta Yards Quarantine
Alberta institutes a temporary modified quarantine on stockyards following foot and mouth disease findings in Regina. Only cattle bound for slaughter may enter yards. others will be rejected. The measure, announced by Dr. H. C. Storey, aims to curb spread while livestock conditions are assessed.
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Calgary
Alberta
H. C. Storey
Storey
Federal Health of Animals
Regina
Saskatchewan
Parliament At a Glance
Citizenship Minister Harris announced farm workers will not be selected for immigration from areas where foot and mouth disease exists. The commons debated the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in south Saskatchewan.
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Harris
Commons
Saskatchewan
Foot and mouth epidemic near end in Britain says ministry
London Reuters reports a serious British foot and mouth outbreak is nearly over with only two small pockets near Hull and Leighton Buzzard. The ministry notes control by slaughter and isolation while debates continue on vaccines versus culling.
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London
Reuters
Ministry of Agriculture
Hull
Yorkshire
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
Winstead Hill
Saint Osyth
Essex
Scarborough
Norwich
Lowestoft
Colchester
Britain
Europe
Brazil Rail Disaster Kills Over 100 Near Rio de Janeiro
A commuter train collided with a stalled train near Anchieta 19 miles southeast of Rio, killing more than 100 and injuring about 200. Rescuers pulled victims from twisted coaches as authorities used troops and fire brigades to aid the injured.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Ranchieta
Pavuna
Anchieta
Chinook Conditions Expand Across Western Canada
Chinook conditions are developing in southwestern Alberta and will spread east tonight and Wednesday. Moderation spreads across Alberta with south highs around 40 and north around 25, then Saskatchewan sees a later break with Wednesday highs near 10 above. In Medicine Hat expect cloudy clearing by Wednesday afternoon, a milder day tomorrow, light winds, and a low near zero with a high of 25 above.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Medicine Hat
Smuilestones Ruth and Elsie discuss proposals
Ruth asks when Arthur will propose after six months together. Elsie counters with her own experience that proposals took almost a year, implying patience and timing vary among couples.
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Ruth
Arthur
Elsie
End of Cattle Slaughter Campaign Near Approved Total
Regina reports 220 cattle killed in the third slaughter of an animal disease campaign, bringing total destruction to 690. Dairy cattle, including animals from William Hanley’s farm near Regina, were slain along with two horses used by veterinarians as carriers. A mass grave near Truax hosts the fourth slaughter, with a final round planned near McLean. Officials expect 850 cattle 190 swine and 140 sheep to be destroyed before the campaign ends.
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Farmers’ Union
Britain
Europe
W. R. Woolridge
Animal Health Trust
Denmark
Germany
Netherlands
Argentine
Regina
Rcmp Rifles
William Hanley
Federal
Animal Health
Truax
McLean
Balloon stunt sparks safety slams at council meeting
A Junior Chamber of Commerce fund raiser proposed selling gas filled balloons for 25 cents with a prize for the farthest sailing balloon. The city council referred the idea to the public safety committee and fire chief amid fears of explosions and fire from cigarette ignition.
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Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Stampede Company
Public Safety Committee
Ald
E. W. Smith
Ald. Smith
Innocent Remark Sparks Zany Montreal Kidnapping Tale
In Montreal a harmless joke about councillor Bruno Lepine missing to influence a vote spiraled into reports of an actual kidnapping. Police denied any incident while officials and media tracked the developing farce as the council election proceeded with Lepine present later in the day.
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Montreal
Israel Morin
Fabien Laberge
Bruno Lepine
Mr. Lepine
Embargo Confusion Hits Canadian Livestock Markets
A Canadian Press survey shows stabilized price trends fading across Canada as foot-and-mouth disease sparks embargoes in Saskatchewan and ongoing unrest in markets from Calgary to Vancouver. Prices vary by region with declines in cattle and hogs, while some centers report still plentiful stockpiles and light marketings amid restrictions.
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Canada
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Halifax
Quebec City
British Columbia
B.C
Edmonton
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Golf Club Interests To Be Safeguarded
City council pledged to protect Connaught Golf Club interests as the Trans Canada highway would cut through club land. Club representatives, led by Joe Lindsay, refused settlement with the highways department until negotiations and costs are reviewed. The club has leased the land for 30 years and used it for recreation, social events, and city group meetings.
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Connaught Golf Club
Department of Highways
Golf Club
Joe Lindsay
Lindsay
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