McCarthy Attacks State Department Over Communist Probe
In a long running critique, Senator McCarthy accuses the State Department of harboring Communists and security risks as the Cold War pressure grows. He has yet to present verifiable proof after months of public boasting and campaign rhetoric.
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U S Considers Foreign Jet Airliners for Tests
Washington officials may test foreign built jet transports the British Comet or Canadian Avrojet for U S routes to address lack of domestic jets. Certification and reciprocity discussions exist while civil and military groups push for faster air travel and improved traffic control.
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Cost of Living Rises to Historic March High in Canada
Canada’s cost of living climbed to the highest level on record for March as beef eggs coffee and coal pushed the overall index to 164.0 from 163.7 in February. Sub-indices for foods and fuels rose with butter dipping and rents not surveyed. The increases also touched home furnishings and automobile operating costs amid higher prices.
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Winnipeg Flood Eases Some Areas as Crest Fights North
Winnipeg area faces rising Red River with main battle along rail lines. Canadian National Railway suspends passenger service to Emerson while work trains run and sandbags reinforce threatened tracks. Snow and rain forecast for 24 hours, with no rapid crest ahead.
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Bomb Blast Kills 14 in Catania Suburb
A heavy aerial bomb explosion in the Catania area near the suburb of Bicocea killed at least 14 people and wounded three others, two seriously. The blast created a 25 foot deep crater and damaged a nearby factory, disrupting telephone lines as rescue teams searched the rubble.
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Reuters
Budget Speech by Sir Stafford Cripps Goes Over Like A Dull Reel
London dispatch notes Britain's 1950 budget was a flop with dull speeches and empty houses. Critics called the tone schoolmasterly as the chancellor faced a weary audience and observers cited boredom overshadowing the historic event.
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Independent” Times
Bordeaux Claret Parade Dazes Paris With Saint-Emilion Ceremony
By Peter Inglis Paris bureau reader story describes Saint-Emilion wine launch as a rare event. Jurats and Companions of Medoc stage pomp at the Elysee with President Vincent Auriol present. They pour Bordeaux Clairet into the Place du Tertre, a spectacle rivaling a riot as crowds witness the ceremonial dunking.
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Auriol
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Montmartre
Hospital Gets Modern Iron Lung For Polio Patients
General Hospital receives a new iron lung costing about 1500 dollars. The dual pump unit allows two patients to be treated simultaneously with adjustable respiration. Six chest shields and a reserve older tube lung ensure continued care. The 1949 infantile paralysis outbreak reference is noted.
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General Hospital
Smilestones Prompted Marriage Question in Witty Exchange
In a playful moment, Smilestones prompts Edgar to propose with a tease about there being no other suitor. The back and forth suggests romantic tension and a lighthearted search for commitment.
Pearson questions good faith of Peace Congress delegation
External Affairs Minister Pearson told the eight member Canadian peace congress delegation that he suspects the movement’s good faith after it accused Canada of supporting atomic warfare. Dr. James Endicott led the Toronto group which delivered a three page brief and a petition signed by 128 000 asking the United Nations to ban the atom bomb and push for strict international control. The delegation met Pearson for about 20 minutes before leaving a note and brief.
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Pearson
Peace ‘Congress
Canada
James C
Ednicott
Toronto
Congress
Assembly of the United Nations
Endicott
TramCars Helicopters and Beer in Belgian Spotlight
European cities scrap trams while Brussels plans 10 new American tramcars to debut in November on the spider web network. The cars will carry about 100 passengers with top speed of 50 mph on smooth streets. Copters will deliver mail from Brussels central station to rally points in nine provinces, speeding international mail as timetables align. Belgians remain the world’s top beer drinkers, with 124 million gallons consumed last year, about 30 gallons per head despite a drop from prewar levels.
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Central
Bel
Chrysler ends 99 day strike with three year deal
Detroit AP reports Chrysler workers return to plants after a 99 day strike costing the company about 1.428 billion in lost sales. The agreement with the UAW covers 89,000 workers over three years with increased pensions and health benefits. Local union ballots on ratification proceed Saturday as production ramps to capacity within two weeks.
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Unfair Competition Faced by Essential Rails Says Gordon
Winnipeg report cites Gordon arguing railways must be equalized with highway air and water transport. He notes need for uniform regulations, schedules, weather and traffic handling, and public liability on a scale to balance across transport modes.
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Donald
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