Alberta Social Credit faces potential internal split
Premier Manning's Social Credit party shows rift as two government members criticize the administration in the legislature. Earl Ansley of Leduc, a former education minister, says the government is at a standstill implementing Social Credit policies.
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Edmonton
Alberta
B.C. Manning
Social Credit Party
Manning
Earl Ansley
Leduc
Social Credit
William ‘Omyn
S.C
Willingdon
A. V. Bourcier
Alberta Social Credit League
Gov
Ansley
Tomyn
Bourcier
Hooke
Doctor Freed In Mercy Murder Trial Shocks Court
Dr Herman N Sander is found not guilty of murdering a cancer patient in what jurors call an act of mercy. The all male jury, nine Roman Catholics and three Protestants, acquitted him in less than five minutes amid crowd reactions and supporters.
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Manchester
N.H
Herman N. Sander
Wyman
Sander
Mrs. Sander
French deputies clash as Communists assault in National Assembly
In Paris sessions of the French National Assembly, Communists assaulted deputies injuring Francois de Menthon and others while attempting to block an anti sabotage bill. Government spokesmen say the move aimed to stop safeguarding American arms shipments due this month.
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French National Assembly
Paris
Francois" de Menthon
Holénien
de’ “Menthon
France
Cabinet to Consider China Recognition By ROSS MUNRO
Ottawa cabinet plans to debate recognizing the new Communist government in China. No decision is expected until next week due to ministers’ absence and ongoing overseas exercises. The prevailing trend favors recognition but matters may delay action.
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China
Ross Munro Southam
Ottawa Bureau
Ottawa
Howe
Europe
Defence
Brooke ‘Staxton
All Inclusive Social Security Plan Urged by Congress
Ottawa reports the Trades and Labour Congress of Canada urged an all inclusive social security program in parliament. They warn unemployment is a national emergency with about 390 000 jobless and 878 300 unemployed by February 16. The plan includes health insurance and contributory social security.
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Ottawa
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Congress
Labor Department
No Scheme Yet Ottawa
The Canadian government told a labor delegation that an all embracing federal social security scheme cannot be set up now due to constitutional and financial difficulties. Prime Minister St Laurent and Health Minister Martin outlined a step by step approach toward addressing the issue, while refusing to commit to a full plan.
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Ottawa
St. Laurent
Martin
Labor Congress of Canada
Labor
Higher Pensions and Social Support Proposals
The congress urged measures to expand social security arguing for old age pensions of 60 to 65 per month with no means test and dominion government responsibility. It called for mothers and widows allowances, enhanced unemployment insurance, resumption of price control, and continued rent controls to address housing shortages. It also supported subsidies on basic foods and retaining the wartime excess profits tax.
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TLC
Congress
Windy Day Forces Crows to Walk Across Road
About 50 crows battled an 82 mph wind along a road in Council Bluffs Iowa. Conservation officer Ward Garrett said the birds were lifted roughly two feet but could not take flight. After several failed attempts they landed, climbed the grading, and walked across the road two by two in a stoic line.
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Council Bluffs
Ward’ Garrett
Indians May Soon Get New Canadian Citizenship Deal
Ottawa reports suggested reforms toward full citizenship for Canadian Indians. Prime Minister St Laurent voiced hope Indians would be enfranchised, with education standards improved first, enabling political representation in Parliament in the not distant future.
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St. Laurent
Labor Government Survives Commons Test by Fourteen Votes
Prime Minister Attlee's Labour government survived its first test in the new House of Commons by fourteen votes. Deputy PM Herbert Morrison said the steel amendment would be regarded as a vote of confidence, and Liberal MPs reportedly planned to vote with the Conservatives, intensifying the risk to government.
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London
Attlee
Labor
House of Commons
Herbert Morrison
Iron and Steel
Natdhae
Cation
Morrison
Labor Party
Commonwealth
Bevan
House
Fenner Brockway
Winston Churchll
Syas
Press ‘Association
Coplen Sentenced to 15 Years for Espionage Case
New York AP reports Judith Coplen was sentenced to 15 years in jail for spying for Russia, with a concurrent five year term for espionage and 15 years for attempted espionage. Russian partner Valentin A. Gubitchev got a four and a half year suspended sentence and deportation to Russia within two weeks. Judge Sylvester J. Ryan ordered both sentences to run concurrently. Gubitchev claimed the case was artificially manufactured.
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New York
Judith Coplen
Russia
Valentin’ A.gubitchev
Miss Coplon
Gubitchev
Sylvester J.ryan
Cat Survives In Fiery Kiln At Metropolis Brick Plant
A calico cat was accidentally sealed inside a kiln at the Metropolitan Brick Co. plant Friday night. The oven reached 900 degrees Fahrenheit and the cat emerged 36 hours later, singed and thirsty but alive, after Dr. William Orr fed and treated it with sedatives.
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Minerva
William: Orr
Dri Orr
Fire wipes guardhouse. 14 army prisoners perish
At Sandia base near Albuquerque New Mexico a wooden guardhouse exploded in a blaze killing fourteen military prisoners by suffocation and burns. Two guards and two other inmates were injured as smoke filled the L shaped building. Sandia is a secret US weapons installation linked to Los Alamos and Kirtland Field.
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Albuquerque
Sandia
United States Armed Forces
Special Weapons Project
Los Alamos
Kirtland Field
Air Force
Special Weapons Command
Ontario pulp and paper mills employ about 14 000 workers
About 14 000 workers are employed by more than 44 pulp and paper mills in Ontario. This figure underscores the sector’s sizable employment footprint and regional industrial activity.
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Ontario
Pulp and Paper
Muddled dialogue at cafe becomes a bite sized scene
A chaotic exchange unfolds in a restaurant as a customer and waitress trade lines about bites and progress. The fragment hints at tasting with a humorous pairing of impatience and miscommunication.
Italians Reap Big Profit From Busy Tourist Trade
Rome faces high prices during the holy year as hotels and restaurants raise rates for visitors. Official rates set hotel rooms at about 2,500 lire daily, but extras push costs toward 200 dollars a month per room. Hotels limit access. restaurants hike charges on add ons. foreigners see gouging on common items and fluctuating daily prices.
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Rome
Vatican
Medalla Potteries Cuts Prices to Restore Domestic Production
Medalla Potteries Ltd returns to normal operations after four months of curtailed activity due to sterling devaluation. Price cuts and cost savings enabled a production flow near 1949 levels, with 210 workers. After a October layoff, the firm resumes full operation, expanding into a new colored line and competing with US imports.
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Medalla Potteries Ltd
Cafter
Englis
Medall
Periphere
Medicine Hat
Potteries, Ltd
United States
IHP
Election Nomination and Vacancy Note Await Filing
Odd, fragmentary text notes a March date and mentions Mrs Ronald and Tom G with references to a vacancy and nominations. It hints a decision by noon and potential acclamation, with City clerk Keith returning and continuation on page six.
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Ronald Always
Tom
Graham
Fragmented testimony details crash victims and relationships
A garbled testimony fragment mentions Ange Robitaille, a witness, and references a crash with many victims. It hints at love and destruction themes, but the readable text is incomplete and unclear about names, dates, or locations.
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Bulletin
National Research Council
National Research ‘Council
Research Council
RCMP
Cials
NBC
Ity Reg
Hardy
Southam
OTTWA
Indian Affairs
Department of Citizenship and Immigration
Canada
Gray Coach Lines
No. 8
Beamsville
Ont
St. Catharines
U.S
Anycham
Ange Robitaille
Ress
Guiny
Birls
Mliner
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