24 Mar 1951
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1951
Page
1
SS Michael's hospital in Lethbridge received 83000 from federal health grants to expand capacity as it adds 83 beds and broader pediatric facilities. Separate items note deaths in Wainwright and Toronto, plus a New York rooftop accident and Syria cabinet crisis developments.
In Paris, the four powers' deputy foreign ministers adjourned without progress on an agenda for a planned Big Four conference. Gromyko cited U.S. defense figures to bolster charges while urging linkage with a Volan Austrian independence treaty tied to Trieste. The meeting ended after a third round of secret discussions with no briefing.
Brig. John Tickingham joins Canada's special force as the move to activate the Canadian active force proceeds. Washington dispatch says he applied for engagement and was among officers considered at Fort Lewis.
In Shannon Ireland the hunt for the giant US air force transport with 53 aboard goes on as 40 planes four ships and a submarine sweep the Atlantic 450 miles west of Ireland. Maj Horace Stevenson says hope remains but avoid raising expectations. NBC London cites the admiralty which denies any survivors report.
Canadian soldiers bound for Korea, about 5000 to sail next month with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, arrived in Vancouver on final leave. The PPCLI women's auxiliary reported few billet offers, with about 160 men accommodated. many troops faced a muted Easter in the city amid sparse activities and late-night barracks stays.
Good Friday crowds filled churches across Canada and the United States with Protestant and Catholic services. In Jerusalem the Holy Sepulchre ceremonies darkened basilica lamps as Easter themes of rebirth were enacted. In Konnersreuth Germany pilgrims sought Therese Neumann’s stigmata while Philippine flagellants urged atonement and President Peron announced Argentina’s atomic energy find for potential use.
Ottawa notes an Easter scene as Parliament adjourns early amid a budget delay and a controversial 65 million payment to wheat farmers. Independents voice concerns while Liberals and other parties avoid public voter risk, highlighting weak parliamentary courage.
Toronto milk deliveries resumed after a 30 hour strike by 1 700 dairy employees. The vote to accept a settlement ended a wage dispute with the Toronto Milk Distributors association. Retroactive pay to Dec 15 and a possible further 0 5 cent raise from April 15 were included.
In Winnipeg the Canadian National Railways announces a retroactive wage increase averaging about 11 percent for roughly 4,600 employees in the western region. The six-agreement package covers locomotive firemen and enginemen, conductors, trainmen, yard staff, and related workers. The accord follows a separate agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Ottawa reports indicate worry among families about women auxiliaries and public attention on the special force. Officers suggest the unit trained in England could prove effective in Korea, despite isolation and fears about loyalties and embarrassment.
Gen. MacArthur proposed discussions with the Communist commander in Korea and warned troops to cross the 38th parallel if needed. He spoke en route to the front after reviewing advances that cracked Red resistance south of the border and claimed the North was withdrawing as U.N. forces maintained the initiative.
Paris reports indicate non Communist unions have ordered 65 000 rail workers back to work after government wage increases were offered. The Force Ouvriere federation accepted a 1800 francs monthly minimum, while the Confederation of Christian Workers and CGT split on terms. Government negotiators sought talks with Communist led CGT as a week of rail strikes continued.
Vancouver presents a slate of plays including Robert G new works and Vagabond theatre, with Tuesday and Monday night performances. Lillian Hellman pieces and Tobias themes surface as Vancouver’s stage scene expands in British Columbia.
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