GATT members push tighter import controls with U S waiver
In Ottawa the 34 GATT nations propose a new Organisation for Trade Co operation to run tariff concessions and curb export subsidies while granting the United States a farm import curbs waiver. Canada opposed the waiver and warned of potential friction in U S Canada trade as talks move toward renewal of concessions through 1957.
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Churchill warns France of isolation if Paris treaties not ratified
Paris reports reveal Winston Churchill warned France in January against becoming isolated in western Europe and losing influence in the free world. He suggested West Germany could assume a greater role and said any four power talks require full ratification of Paris treaties.
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New Controversy In Mart Inquiry
Washington AP reports a fresh flare in the Senate stock market inquiry as Senator Homer Capehart accuses Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith of praising communism in a 1949 pamphlet. Galbraith defends the work as warning against communism and says Capehart misread it. He testifies that while not predicting a crash, parallels to 1929 raise concerns and support for preventive actions.
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Official Service Sunday for Renovated Sons of Abraham Synagogue
Arrangements completed for the official dedication on Sunday March 27 at 3 p.m. at 540 Fifth St. Attendance by invitation only due to limited seating. a dedication banquet follows in the evening for Jewish community members. An open house is planned for early April to reveal renovation features and symbols with refreshments served. The speaker will be Rabbi Chief of Winnipeg and Dr. Barney Mass of Edmonton will be visiting cantor.
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Edmonton
Twelve Die In American Airlines Air Crash Near Springfield
An American Airlines Convair crashed in a pasture two miles north of Springfield airport during night rain, killing 12 and injuring 23. The pilot survived. 32 passengers and a three-member crew were aboard. Sheriff reports mud, no fire, wreckage scattered. tower operator saw a flash before disappearance.
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Glenn Hendrix
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Civic unions reopen wage talks with city authorities
Civic employees unions resume negotiations with city officials this afternoon seeking a wage dispute settlement. Mayor Weiner expressed hope for a settlement without conciliation.
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City Council Shifts Start Time to Seven Tonight
The city council will begin its regular session at seven o'clock instead of seven thirty to allow members to attend other events later in the evening.
Memorial Hall Burns to Ground in Tofield Alberta
Fire believed caused by an explosion destroyed the Tofield Community and Memorial Hall on Sunday. Loss estimated between 80 000 and 100 000 dollars. The hall, built after World War II as a memorial to local servicemen, burned within an hour despite firefighting from Tofield Ryley Holden. The stove explosion is suspected. the hall’s movie projector, equipment, and the Tofield Legion branch club rooms were also lost.
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Prisoner Escape Tainted by Church Service Cover
William Allen Babcock, 33, convicted bank robber and described as a menace to society, escaped Oakalla prison by slipping away with a church service crowd in Burnaby. He wore civilian clothes and blended with about 24 worshippers. three others involved in the Jan. 14 Royal Bank of Canada robbery face stiff sentences or are awaiting trial.
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Youths receive sentences in city court cases
Court crowded as Magistrate Spi véck handles 14 cases. Ken Lavoie and John McArady, both youths, receive one year sentences with Bowden Institute. George Lee gets six months in Lethbridge jail for break in and receiving. Schuh fined 150 dollars for impaired driving after a two car collision injuring Harry Isaac and son Jimmy with vehicle damage around 1000 dollars.
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Smilestones Never Stop Trying to Save Money Motto
A fragment quotes a thrift motto advising constant effort to save money, suggesting persistence could redeem value later and urging practical frugality as a lifelong habit.
Quebec Fire Destroys 35 Buildings in Nicolet
A morning blaze in Nicolet Quebec raced through 35 buildings destroying 31 stores and 75 tenements housing about 300 people. The $700000 loss was estimated by Mayor Ubald Caron with no casualties reported as fire crews battled the flames with river water and aid from local institutions.
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Peace River Oil Pipe Line Plans Approved
The Alberta government approved Peace River Oil Pipe Line Co to build a pipeline from Sturgeon Lake area to a Trans-Canada line near Bickerdike. Paragraph notes Bulganin dismissed Culture Minister Georgi Alexandrov. Churchill expected to step down soon but not retire. CBC board to consider Charlottetown and Lethbridge stations. Dulles warns of danger in Chinese tactics. Sydney wool sales abandoned due to boycott. France approves a near nine billion dollar budget.
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Graham Sits Back as Scotland Welcomes Crusade Start
Billy Graham, in a Glasgow service, took a back seat at a Dowanhill church gathering before a packed Scotland crusade crowd. He spoke of renewing churches with zeal and prayed for a spiritual awakening to spread worldwide, then dedicated himself at Glasgow Cathedral, promising to stay true to the Bible.
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Glasgow
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Graham
Dowanhill
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Glasgow Presbyterian
Mild chinook winds bring warm spell to western prairies
EDMONTON CP reports milder weather ahead as chinook winds develop in southern Alberta. A general warming trend is expected across the district by Tuesday.
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Alberta
Negev Transfer Proposal Shapes Middle East Diplomacy
London reports Egypt pushes Negev surrender to Jordan as price for Western defence ties. Maj. Salah Salem argues for Arab unity and an uninterrupted Arab land route from southern Turkey to Suez, while diplomats doubt Western support for such a move.
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Council Special Hears Reports of Medalia Gas Deal
A Saturday council meeting heard reports on talks with Medalia Potteries bondholders amid efforts to reopen the plant. City claims exceed $55 000 in unpaid taxes and utilities, with a preference to keep the plant intact to lure buyers or lessees. One plant unit operates on a rental, and a nitro chemical project main land option work nears completion west of Crescent Heights. Edmonton talks with provincial ministers aim to place area within city or school district. Gas purchase deal hinges on New British Dominion Oil Co agreement.
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Edmonton
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