Gunman forces entry at British embassy in Moscow
A 25 year old intruder shot a Russian guard at the British embassy in Moscow and forced his way to the ambassador's living quarters. He was overpowered by two unarmed embassy staff and handed to Russian police as Sir William and Lady Hayter arrived home. No motive given.
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Likely Cut Tax Rate Three Mills Grant Update
An outline of new education grants could allow the public school board to drop its requisition to 25 mills as recommended by the province. Grants may lower the city tax rate to 40 mills, three less than last year, with a potential small deficit to fit the new grant system.
Million Dollar Pipeline to Medicine Hat Proposed
A letter to shareholders from New British Dominion Oil Co Ltd outlines a plan to build a pipeline from the Etzikom gas field to Medicine Hat. The project would supply gas to a new nitro chemical plant, with daily demand projected at six to seven million cubic feet and city use starting at three million, rising to nine million. Total cost estimated at about 22 million dollars with plant replacement value around 16 million.
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Etzikom
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British Dominion Oil. Co. Ltd
T. A. Brook
Calgary
Mr. Brook
Indian Prime Minister Nehru Targeted in Knife Attempt
A 32 year old rickshaw puller Babu Rao Laxman Kochale jumped Nehru’s car with a six inch knife in Nagpur. He was arrested, arraigned for attempted murder and held for a two week hearing while mental examination reports are sought. The prime minister called the incident no significance. Police seek associates as officials evaluate motives and possible links to Gandhi’s 1948 assassination aftermath.
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India
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Babu Rao
Kochale
Maharashtra
Mohandas K. Gandhi
New Delhi
Gandhi
Eisenhower Sees Acceleration in Foreign Aid Operations
President Eisenhower reports a significant acceleration in foreign aid operations during 1954 in Asia where communist expansion is increasing. The July December report to Congress by the Foreign Operations Administration notes the agency uses 2.8 billion dollars in new appropriations for the current year and 2.5 billion in carryover funds from earlier appropriations.
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Eisenhower
Asia
Congress
Foreign Operations Administration
Harold Stassen
Pretty Little Figure May Soon Be Freed
London reports Princess Margaret may marry commoner Peter Townsend. If married, she would give up royal status, inheritances, and duties to live as an ordinary citizen. The princess remains a magnet for public interest and controversy amid questions of privacy and duty.
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Marion Crawford
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Charlie Chaplin
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Anglican Bishop Opposes Princess Margaret Townsend Marriage
London AP report says Dr Alfred Blunt urged Princess Margaret to abandon plans to wed divorced RAF Group Captain Peter Townsend. He cites Church of England opposition to remarriage of divorced persons and questions Queen Elizabeth II's position as defender of the faith. Townsend denies quoted exile remark and says he will not comment on private royal matters.
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Sydney
Richard Martin
Canada France policy and political notes headline
Editorial rooms report on Pear son saying neutrality in a major war is unthinkable for Canada and the U S. Ontario bills committee approves reduced juries. An extra 10 cents a bushel on barley to be paid by Aug. 1. Smailman freed by Ontario Court of Appeal. Diefenbaker to speak at Calgary convention. A V Roe says Canada builds superior Focke fighters. Grenade attack on Viet Nam governor’s car fails. Veterans seek removal of 50 cent daily pensioner hospital charge.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Howe
Quebec Lumberjack Victor de La Marre Dies at 66
Victor de La Marre a famed weightlifter from Lake St. John district died in hospital after a long illness. Born Hebertville he rose to fame at 12 in Quebec City lifting railway ties. At 15 he reportedly carried 450 pounds for four miles and later wowed workers by folding coins with one hand.
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Hebertville
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Smilestones Sign Dares Seekers at Lonely Highway Station
A roadside service station in a remote highway stretch displays a stark message reading Don't ask us for information. If we knew any thing we wouldn't be here. The sign captures the era's stark humor and lone outpost atmosphere.
Weather Ahead in Western Canada Clear and Cold Tonight
Edmonton dispatch notes a mostly clear and cold night across Western Canada with a forecast of sunny and cold conditions on Tuesday. No warm trend expected in the near future.
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Canada
Labor Leader Attlee Criticizes Churchill on Bomb Delay
In London, Labour leader Attlee tells the House of Commons the prime minister may miscalculate Russia’s hydrogen bomb timeline. He opens a debate on censuring the government for delaying top level talks with Russia, citing concerns over scientific progress pace.
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Reuters
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Reporter Fired Over Interview With Townsend
Sydney Morning Herald dismisses its Brussels interview correspondent Richard Martin after he quoted Group Cap Townsend about romance with Princess Margaret. Townsend denied saying the remark, prompting questions from editors about accuracy and delay. See Labor page for related political debate.
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London
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Morning Herald
Reuters
Swedes Expelling Legations Over Spy Case Ties
Stockholm reports Sweden expels all members of the Romanian and Czechoslovak legations involved in military spying. Police linked two nationwide espionage rings to those states, arresting 11 suspects including five Swedes, three Czechs, a Romanian, a German, and an unidentified foreigner. Public prosecutor and foreign ministry actions expected this week.
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Romania
Czechoslovakia
Werner Rhyninger
Oesten Uden
Karlskoga
Two Men Die in Northern Manitoba Helicopter Crash
The Pas reports two men, pilot James O. Burton of Oshawa Ontario and Elmer James Davis of Woodlands Manitoba, were killed when a helicopter guiding a tractor train crashed near Fort Severn trading post on Hudson Bay. The Norseman plane carried RCMP constable, district coroner Neil MacPhee, and others. Bodies were flown to The Pas, with Lamb Airways crews assisting. The helicopter, on loan from United Helicopters of Oshawa, struck spruce and overturned after the rear motor fell off.
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Greg Lamb
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Four Survivors of Train Car Crash Improve
Four survivors of a train car collision that killed three Saturday were reported in improved condition Sunday night in Saskatoon hospital. The injured include Geoffery Barrington 45 driver of the car from Sonningdale and two Barrington children Tammy 9 and a baby girl one percent in age, and Jean Halstead 27 of Kerrobert a Sonningdale teacher. The deceased are Mrs. Alice Barrington the children’s mother Mary 14 and Elena Lee.
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Jean Halstead
Kerrobert
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