Premier King Again Swept Into Power With Large Majority
Halifax dispatch notes Premier Mackenzie King leading Liberals to a strong showing in the federal election. Civillian votes placed 146 Liberals in the Commons, with 61 seats in doubt and 28 National Government candidates elected. CCF gains noted in Cape Breton South with Claire Gillis besting rivals. Other riders include Mayhew re-elected in B C and mixed results across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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Civban
King
C.C.F
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Liberal Progressives
United Reform
New Democracy
Halifax
C.P
Nova Scotia
Co-operative Commonwealth
Cape Breton South
Claire Gillis
Cape Breton
Winter Sound Govt States Dr. F. W. Gershaw Victory
Dr. F. W. Gershaw, Liberal candidate, says the win is for sound government not personal victory after A. H. Mitchell conceded defeat in Medicine Hat. Mitchell arrived at the Liberal committee room with R. H. Kent to offer congratulations.
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Winter Sound
F. W. Gershaw
A. H. Mitchell
Social Credit-New Democracy
Medicine Hat
Mitchell
R. H. Kent
Gershaw Victory Marks Liberal Sweep in Medicine Hat
Dr. Gershaw hailed a broad Liberal win with praise for organizer Jim Connors and poll captains. Supporter Mitchell pledged to ease his transition as rural polls boosted the Liberal tally, while Social Credit observers watched the count climb to 1 620.
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Gershaw
Jim Connors
Social Credit
Medicine Hat
Returns Drive Liberal Lead Seen in Dominion Election
The Liberal party leads in early Dominion returns with strong showings in Ontario and Maritime provinces. In Fort William National Government leader R J Manion holds a substantial edge over two opponents as polls report. Quebec cabinet ministers show gains for Liberals while Ontario votes indicate a Liberal preference. Party standings show Liberals ahead with 94 to 13 for National Government and others adding modest totals.
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Mother Slays Two Sons in Selma Home
Richard Friday, 10, and his 24 year old brother Eugene were beaten to death in their beds in Selma Alabama. Police say their mother killed them and was found in a state of confusion and taken to hospital for examination.
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Selma
Ala
Liberals Lead Alberta as New Democracy Gains Spread
In Ontario style summary but Alberta counts show Liberals ahead in multiple ridings with New Democracy surging. Hon. James A. MacKinnon wins Edmonton West. J. H. Blackmore leads Lethbridge. social Credit fades amid rapid early results across all 17 constituencies.
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Liberals
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J. H. Blackmore
Lethbridge
James A. MacKinnon
Edmonton West
Calgary East
Ross
Social Credit
Calgary West
Cunningham
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Wilkinson
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Gillies
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Lib
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Edmonton East
Casselman
Gee
Kennedy
Lee
Ark Royal Returns From Five Month Atlantic Cruise
The aircraft carrier Ark Royal has returned home after a five month cruise. German claims of sinking the ship earlier in the year are denied by British authorities. The report notes the Graf Spee crew refused to battle before scuttling near Montevideo following officer appeals.
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C.P
Admiralty
Graf Spee
Spee
Montevideo Harbor
Liberal Candidate Willie Poisson Dies in Three Rivers
Liberal candidate Willie Poisson for the Three Rivers constituency died in hospital in Three Rivers Que just after the Dominion elections. He was to face Wilfred Goriepy Independent Liberal and Leon Methot National Government. H A Poissant had withdrawn.
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C.P
Willie Poisson
Dominion
Poisson
Wilfred Goriepy
Leon Methot
H. A. Poissant
Leafs edge Wings in semifinal opener
Toronto Maple Leafs beat Detroit Red Wings 2 1 to grab a 1 0 lead in their best of three NHL semi final. Rangers stop Bruins 1 0 in NHL championship series tied 2 2. Bearcats dominate Millers 6 1 in Western Allan Cup semi final to take 1 0 lead. Calgary Stampeders 5 2 Trail Smokeaters in Alta BC Allan Cup semi final, Calgary leads 2 0.
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Moose Jaw Millers
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Mr. Mitchell
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Ernest Lapointe
Quebec East
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