Alberta legislature votes 42 to 4 on non confidence motion
The Alberta legislature defeats a non confidence motion 42 to 4 led by Elmar Roper as Premier Manning appeals for opposition unity. The House then approves a $10,000 office in Ottawa and a $500 salary boost for the premier, with $175,000 for sessional indemnities and travel expenses.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Manning
United States
CCE Teadher
Ottawa
House
Maene
Walsh
Medicine Hat
Field
B.C
MacMillan
MacDonald
Arthritic Control Measures Unveiled in British Columbia
Victoria announces a province wide program to combat arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Pilot diagnostic and treatment centres will open in medical districts with mobile physiotherapy units for patients unable to attend. The plan covers about 45 000 patients with support from the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society the Sh C Medical Association and governments.
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Victoria
B.C
George S. Pearson
British Columbia
Pearson
Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society
Sh. C. Medical Association
Chartered Therapists Association
Pilot Coultes
Mearson
Vancouver
General Hospital
The
Medical Association
Judge condemns co respondent in hospital marriage betrayal
In London a divorce case paints James Pritchard as a callous brute for his affair with Mrs. Howard while Stanley Howard, a war disabled veteran, lay in a hospital. The judge denounces the conduct, noting the husband’s paralysis and distress as he learned of the betrayal. The case highlights a cruel breach during illness and wartime service.
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London
Stanley Howard
Lord Merriman
The
Law Courts
James Pritchard
Howard
Mindenece
Pritchard
Mrs. Howard
North Africa
Britain
Fast Jet Bomber Sets Alaska Speed Record En Route Edmonton
A four engine United States Air Force jet bomber flown by Capt Louis Stokes of Chicago reached 675 mph on a 287 mile flight between Fairbanks and Anchorage during cold weather tests in Alaska. The 24 minute mission at 16000 feet occurred in minus 20 degree conditions. Ground crews also set a record by changing the plane's four engines in under a day.
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Edmonton
United States Air Force
Alaska
Louis Stokes
Chicago
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Stokes
Shanghai currency slide continues as huan weakens further
Reports from Shanghai indicate China's paper money again dropped in value with the gold huan trading around 6,400 to $1. The yuan replacement currency had previously been stronger, and the huan has been deteriorating even faster than the older Chinese currency.
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Shanghai
China
King undergoes lumbar sympathectomy to improve leg circulation
Buckingham Palace reported the King’s lumbar sympathectomy was completed at 10 a.m. and that his condition is entirely satisfactory. Surgeons J. R. Learmonth and James Patterson Ross led the operation, with left leg blood flow improving and overall health described as excellent. Official stance on free medical care under Britain’s national health system remained private.
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London
Reuters
Buckingham Palace
J. R. Learmonth
Edinburgh
James Patterson Ross
University of London
Learmonth
Britain
National Health Service
Ministry of Health
Honeymoon Husband Dies Aboard Death Ship
In Southampton England police boarded the Durban Castle on arrival to investigate the shooting death at sea of Stephen Harper 44 a honeymooning husband. Aboard the ship the body of actress Gay Gibson was previously found and a deck steward James Lamb was later convicted for her murder.
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Southampton
England
U.S
Durban Castle
Stephen Harper
Cea
Ferey Uarpet
Crystal Palace
Gay Gibson
James Lamb
West Baking Industry Price-Fixing Combine Charged
Ottawa reports court action against a baking industry cartel in Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. The commission under St Carl Goldenberg found five western firms and two trade associations violated anti trust laws and likely will be tried in Alberta's Supreme Court Calgary.
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Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Garson
Dominion
Supreme Court of Alberta
Calgary
St. Carl Goldenberg
McGavin Bakeries Ltd
McGavin, Ltd
Canadian Bakeries, Ltd
Weston Bread and Cake
Canada
Master Bakers’ Association, Inc
Master Bakers’ Association
Vancouver
Bakers’ Associations
Liberal MLA Lobs at Women Voters in Saskatchewan
Regina Liberal member In the Saskatchewan legislature for Saltcoats, Mr Lopston attacked women who campaigned for the CCF calling their political knowledge limited. He claimed many women spread propaganda though they were sincere, likening their political understanding to a cat’s ignorance about cooking. He added a personal remark noting he is married.
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Regina
A. Lopston
Saskatchewan
Saltcoats
C.C.F
Mr. Lopston
Portsmouth Near Championship After 4-4 Draw and Rival Loss
Portsmouth moved closer to the league title by drawing 4-4 with Sunderland as Newcastle United fell 3-0 to Wolverhampton. Newcastle trails by five points with 11 games remain. Southampton beat Leeds United 2-1 to stay top of the second division, while Fulham won 2-1 over Chesterfield to stay five points back in the promotion race.
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London
Reuters
Portsmouth
Sunderland
Newcastle United
Newcastle
Wolverhampton
Southampton
Leeds United
Fulham
Chesterfield
Manitoba Temperance Alliance warns of dry areas' disenfranchisement
A Manitoba Temperance Alliance delegation urged the cabinet to curb liquor votes in rural dry municipalities. They argued villages formed within dry areas become wet, prompting licenses without nearby consent. They called for stricter film censorship and a central clinic for alcoholics plus age verification for permits.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Temperance Alliance
M.T.A
Manitoba
Tianov
Russian Housewives Refuse Press Talks in Britain
Six Russian housewives visiting Britain as part of a two week tour have sparked extensive media interest by refusing to speak to reporters. They are dubbed the six silent women and are seen as drawing parallels with the iron curtain. Their hosts say fatigue after travel explains the silence and a prepared statement will be released later.
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London
Reuters
Britain
Iron Curtain
London Star
Dynamos
Moscow
Britain Urges Surge in Wheat to Cut Dollar Imports
Lincoln England CP reports Agriculture Minister Tom Williams urged farmers to boost North Atlantic wheat output to reduce reliance on dollar country imports. He cited a 1951 52 target of 2 750 000 acres and warned shortfalls could force purchases of 250 000 tons of dollar wheat costing millions. Williams noted higher retention for farmers this year from 20 to 25 percent.
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Lincoln
Eng
Tom Williams
Williams
Britain
United Kingdom
No One Surprised But Relief On Liberal Side Most Marked
Ottawa report notes the St Laurent government survived its first major test in the House by a slim eight vote margin. Three divisions Friday night saw the government upheld. Social Credit and CCF opposed the main motion while Liberal Sinnott broke ranks on a sub-amendment.
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Ottawa
St. Laurent
Se Nn
Social Credit
John Sinnott
Manitoba
Angus MacInnis
CCF
Vancouver
Drew
MacInnis
Miners Begin Two Week Mourning Shutdown
In a protest linked to James Boyd's appointment, John Lewis announces a two week coal shutdown starting Monday affecting about 400000 United Mine Workers. West of the Mississippi, miners stay at work due to severe winter. nationwide casualties from last year cited at 1025 dead and over 50000 injured.
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John & Lewis
United Mine Workers
U.S
Mississippi
Federal Bureau of Mines
Washington
United States
John
Lewis
Truman
James Boyd
Bureau of Mines
Congress
West Coast Liquor Smugglers Evade Boatless Police
ALERT BAY BC police struggle with liquor smuggling as a four-cylinder game‑department launch is their only boat. Chief Dillabough says last summer saw more boats. no boat available now. Legislators press for a police launch as loggers and nearby Indians flood the town on weekends.
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Alert Bay
B.C. CP
Vancouver Island
Dillabough
Provincial Game Department
Jd. Welch
Coalition
Comox
Vancouver
Russia weighs Mediterranean alliance linked to Atlantic pact
In Ankara the Soviet ambassador discussed a possible Mediterranean security agreement with envoys from France Italy Britain Greece and perhaps the United States. Turkish officials say any pact would seek peace not hostility while Britain cautions Moscow views the Atlantic alliance as aggressive.
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Ankara
Russia
Turkey
Mediterranean
Soviet Union
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