Roosevelt Proposed Hong Kong Return at Yalta Conference
The Yalta papers released by the state department reveal President Roosevelt urged Britain to cede Hong Kong to China hoping it become an internationalized free port. Churchill reportedly opposed the idea. The records also note Stalin’s wish for a warm water port in the Far East and Russia’s entry into war with Japan.
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Churchill criticizes Yalta papers released in Washington
London AP reports Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons he regarded the Washington Yalta papers as an American version not an official record. He noted he had seen only press extracts and warned publication could hinder future conference deliberations and urged joint consultation on texts during living individuals.
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Two Ways for Russia to Gain Port
Roosevelt and Stalin discussed postwar Korea and Indo China trusteeship in Crimea February 1945 notes. They debated methods for Russia to gain access to a port in Dairen and the idea of Hong Kong becoming an international free port.
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Conference debate over Poland government at Yalta talks
Leaders argued over establishing a Polish government with Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin weighing fair elections, reparations, and political boundaries. Stalin pressed $20 billion in German reparations while proposing Vienna as a Danubian federation capital and internationalizing key German regions. Churchill noted Stalin’s ideas on Ruhr Saar and Kiel canal.
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Liberated Europe Plans and UN Conference Steps
The meeting outlined democratic governance in eastern Europe and set the stage for the United Nations conference in San Francisco later in 1945. It notes that Russia would have three UN votes via the Ukraine and White Russia alongside the Soviet Union, and includes Roosevelt's remark about the arrangement being "very embarrassing to me."
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Churchill warns public misstep could cause trouble during talks
Notes quote Churchill saying public exposure without US position could spark trouble. Stalin reportedly urged withdrawal and Russia's three-vote decision remained undisclosed, later fueling a domestic political controversy.
Weather Summary Edmonton Cooler Air Heads East
Cooler air moves east from Alberta today and will reach southern Saskatchewan by Friday afternoon as milder conditions retreat.
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Senate Debates Widening Grounds Obtain Divorce
In Ottawa the Senate considers widening divorce grounds, adding cruelty desertion for three years and incurable insanity to adultery. The bill faces potential defeat in Quebec's bloc, with support from Horner Roe buck and Roebuck urging full committee study and possible hearings for clergy and social workers.
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Ski Conditions Good Near Banff
Sunshine village reported six inches of fresh snow with dry powder and a high of 18. Mount Temple Chalet had seven inches of new snow with dry powder and a high of 27. Mount Norquay offered fair spring skiing with under two inches of new snow and a week long high of 32.
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Bevanites Predict Downfall Of Clement Attlee
London report says Aneurin Bevan supporters blame right wing Labor leadership for barring Bevan from the party parliamentary group. Tribune calls the 141-112 Bevan vote one of the most stupid decisions, predicts Bevan’s expulsion could come next. Press agrees the party is divided and Attlee faces a weakened tenure as leader.
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Diefenbaker to Address Alberta Conservatives in Calgary
John C. Diefenbaker served as the Conservative foreign affairs spokesman and will be the principal speaker at the Alberta Conservatives general meeting in Calgary April 15 and 16. He is to address the convention banquet at the Palliser hotel on April 16.
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Fail Agreement on Backing for Trans-Canada Gas Line
Ottawa reports federal government and Trans-Canada Pipe Lines failed to agree on federal backing for a 2200 mile Alberta to eastern Canada natural gas line. Construction plans worth 350 million dollars are deferred a year as the government would require a controlling federal stake via the Industrial Development Bank. Trans-Canada says private financing will be sought and asks Alberta regulators to extend permits for one year from April 30, 1955.
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Soviet Chur chill pitched a conference with Malenkov
The Soviet foreign ministry released correspondence showing Prime Minister Chur chill proposed a conference with Georgi Malenkov last July 4 to be held without a U S invitation. A two day tax conference set for April 21 was postponed to April 26. A 40 pound birthday cake with 50 candles was set for the Alberta Fish and Game Association dinner honoring provincial legislators. Soviet press ignored the U S State Department Yalta documents. Three men died in a collision with a freight train west of Edmonton. An influenza outbreak kept 2 500 southern B C school children at home and rose in Campbell River. The U N reportedly blames Israel for Gaza battle that killed 38 Egyptians and eight Israelis. Winnipeg police denied Edmonton claims that the city is a narcotics hub. An auto official said removing excise taxes on cars is not a major factor in Ontario price cuts. Premier Manning to speak on Alberta liquor Royal Commission inquiry motion. Nationalist planes attacked over 200 Communist craft near the Matsu islands, sinking a small gunboat.
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Manning Presses Unemployment on Conference Agenda
Premier Manning told the Alberta legislature that the federal provincial Ottawa conference should address unemployment. He linked federal provincial finance to employment, but warned against relying on public works to reduce joblessness, saying overall national employment depends on the economy.
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Sprigs of Shamrock Wilting in Customs
Five thousand shamrocks from a Dublin florist sit in Vancouver customs wilting after arrival without a health certificate. A certificate or proof from the Dublin florist must be produced before release.
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Yalta disclosures shock world capitals and allies
Reactions across capitals follow the publication of wartime Yalta documents showing Roosevelt Stalin and Churchill behind the scenes deals. Britain and the empire face critiques while China and Japan dissociate from postwar understandings.
Five-Year-Old Hero Saves Sister From Creek
In Chilliwack British Columbia a five year old boy Herbie Thiessen saved his three year old sister Edith from drowning after they fell into a ditch of water. Farm workers heard cries and pulled them clear, finding Herbie lifting Edith's head above water.
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Two mechanics joke about long stairs on railroad track
Two mechanics walk off a party and end up on a railroad track. One remarks the climb feels endless and the other asks why the bannisters are so low, a pun on the imagined staircase.
Rocket Richard Suspended for Rest of Season and Playoffs
Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens is suspended for the remainder of the season and the Stanley Cup playoffs after a fist and stick incident with Boston. Canadiens GM Frank Selke says there will be no appeal. Richard, stunned, laments that his career ends this way after visiting hospital for injuries.
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