Probe Thefts At Gordon Head Army Camp
A court of inquiry will investigate the disappearance of about $4000 in supplies from Gordon Head army camp near Victoria. Items missing include cook’s aprons sheets blankets and more from January last year to March this year. Brig. W. J. Magill said the loss stems from a routine ordnance check and is not tied to Petawawa thefts. about 500 to 600 men are posted at the camp which houses two anti aircraft batteries.
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Western Command
Gordon Head
Army
Petawawa
Magill
Arthur Perron
Seek Immediate End of Strike Following Oil Worker Walkout
The wage stabilization board urged 90 000 striking oil workers to end the walkout at once. Chairman Nathan Feinsinger asked unions and producers to halt the week long strike, restart bargaining with the mediation service, and meet with the board next Tuesday for full reports on the dispute.
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Washington
Feinsinger
CIO
AFL
Independent
Allied planes bomb Sunchon rail hub in major Korea war raid
Hundreds of Allied aircraft struck the Sunchon rail junction 25 miles north of Pyongyang in a day long saturation attack. Four fighter bomber wings plus Sabre jets supported by carrier based pilots from Valley Forge and Princeton targeted supplies and left 118 new gaps for enemy repair gangs.
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Seoul
Korea
Sunchon
Fifth Air Force
Pyongyang
Sinuiju
Navy
Valley
Forge
Princeton
Redestroy
Senator proposes abolishing Lower Souris migratory refuge
Senator Milton Young introduces a bill to abolish the Lower Souris migratory waterfowl refuge in north central North Dakota. He says ducks from the refuge damage nearby farm crops and farmers want the refuge eliminated.
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Washington
Lower
Souris
North Dakota
Milton Young
Rep
N.D
Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Drops Idea for High Level Germany Talks
Britain and France oppose the plan and Britain questions the usefulness of a four power conference. The proposal aimed to test Russia’s intent on free elections and German unification but Paris sources say it could delay the May 20 Western peace contract with West Germany.
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London
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Paris
West Germany
Committee Opens Hearings on Wage Board and Steel Dispute
The House Labor Committee began a broad inquiry into the Wage Stabilization Board with focus on its steel labor handling. Witness Charles E. Wilson testified, as Chairman Graham Barden outlined probes into WSB operations and Taft Hartley policy compliance. The case follows Truman’s steel seizure, a three day strike, and ongoing court battles over legality.
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Barden
Leo Allen
Rep.—Ill
Allen
Truman
Supreme ‘Court
Philip’ Murrays
High Court
Four Tests Today For Candidates For Presidency
Presidential aspirants faced primary votes in four states with Florida holding its first presidential preference primary in 20 years as Kefauver and Russell vie for southern support. Ohio voters chose 56 Republican delegates for Taft and 54 Democratic delegates with Kefauver seeking convention momentum amid party-machine influence. Alabama and Missouri held delegate selections without popularity contests, while Maryland earlier favored Kefauver with 18 convention votes and a partial unpledged slate.
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Washington
Florida
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Richard Russell
Georgia
Russell
Ohio
Robert Taft
Chicago
Taft
Harrd- Stassen
Frmer
Minnesota
Gen
Eisenhower
Tace
Kefauver
Alabama
Missouri
Maryland
Credit-rule removal boosts Canadian retail and auto sales
A Canadian Press survey finds retailers manufacturers and auto dealers expect a surge in sales as 50 percent down payments and high monthly charges are lifted. Industry voices credit controls easing will aid low income families and spur appliance furniture and refrigerator purchases though high end cameras may see little change.
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George H. Jackson
Ford Motor Co. of Canada
A.’K.kress
Toronto
Automobile ‘Dealers’ Association
Canada
R. S. Tinsley
Canadian Retail Federation
H. M. Turner
Canadian General ‘Electric
J.C. Porter
Simpson’ S
Camieras
Alberta cattle shipments halted by new federal rules
Edmonton stockyards and Alberta producers face confusion as new federal orders tied to British Columbia demands restrict cattle movements. Only approved feeder lots may ship. cattle must be inspected by a federal vet before coast transit and may stop in Calgary for feed only at quarantine pens.
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Alberta
British Columbia
Medicine Hat
Vancouver
Calgary
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
B.C
Rockies
Battleford
Egyptian freighter A. Costas seized by crew at Genoa
In Genoa a 16 man crew seized the Egyptian freighter A. Costas in the harbor and refused to let it sail to La Spezia until back wages are paid. The ship was to be dismantled at La Spezia.
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Genoa
Italy
A. Costas
la Spezia
City eee Resolution on water control powers debated
City council reviewed a resolution urging joint action by provincial and federal governments to share flood cost relief. The measure cites the British North America Act granting federal control of navigable waters and calls for municipalities to join a national push via the conference and mayoral meetings.
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Conference of Canadian
Canada
BNA
Bya
North America
Labor Takes Early Lead in British Local Elections
In early returns Labor led Conservatives in Britain municipal elections as voting began across southern and eastern England. With under ten percent reporting Labor shows 274 gains against 132 for Conservatives, independents at 293, and Liberals 4. Main issues include housing and education amid national politics.
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Labor
Churchill
House of Commons
England
S. Municipal
Elderly Farmer James McLeish Found Dead on Irvine Farm
RCMP and Coroner investigate the death of James McLeish a farmer who lived alone on his Irvine district farm about four miles east and a mile north of Irvine He was found yesterday afternoon by neighbors Mund and Fleming of Maple Creek who reported to police Funeral arrangements are with Cook's Funeral Chapel No inquest decision yet and contacts sought with two daughters in Vancouver and relatives in the east
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James
George
McLeish
Irvine
Hector ‘Mund
Cecil’ Fleming
Mund
Fleming
RCMP
Vancouver
BE. G. F. Skinner
McLeissh
Macleishe
Cook
Smilestones Teacher Poses Potatoes Division Riddle
A teacher asks how to divide ten potatoes equally among three people. Johnny replies by saying he would mash them.
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Johnny
Legal Battle Over Market Agencies
Ottawa heads to the Supreme Court as Canada debates whether Parliament may delegate interprovincial and international marketing authority to provincial boards. The case centers on the PEI potato board and the 1949 Agricultural Products Marketing Act, with the federal government arguing retained control over export powers. The outcome could affect about a dozen provincial boards and export regulation nationwide.
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Prince Edward Island
Potato Board
United States
Supreme Court of Canada
P.E.I. Court
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Armistice Delegates Not Closer to Truce
In MUNSAN Korea armistice delegates held a brief session today that yielded no progress toward a truce. The secret 15 minute meeting was the sixth gathering of Allied and Communist generals and admirals since April 28. Negotiators agreed to meet again tomorrow at 11 am local time, with no sign of agreement.
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Munsan
Korea
Weather Disturbance Brings Overcast Skies to Southern Alberta
A weak disturbance moved through southern Alberta overnight bringing overcast skies and brief rain in Medicine Hat. It will push into southern Saskatchewan with cloudy skies and a few showers this afternoon while central and northern Saskatchewan see scattered showers. Wednesday turns sunny across regions with a few showers in southern Alberta by evening. Afternoon highs near 60. Medicine Hat will clear tonight with occasional rain in the evening and a warmer tomorrow. Winds light to west 15 this afternoon. Low tonight around 35, high tomorrow near 65.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Medicine’Hat
Medicine ‘Hat
Harvesting Progress Promises Strong Seeding Across Alberta
Alberta report shows harvest moving well with 40 percent of wheat and 25 to 30 percent of coarse grains harvested. Seeding is rapid, with up to 75 percent in some southeast areas and general seeding expected within a week. Dry winds reduce surface moisture while rain is seen as beneficial in parts.
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Calgary
Alberta
Pacific Grain Co.” Ltd
Federal ‘Grain ‘Ltd
Lethbridge
Red Deer
Tee River
Local Health Drive Urges Immediate Action
A fragmented notice calls for rapid action on a fluoridation program linked to Jaycees and community leaders. The text references Robin identity and coalition elements appearing before a court.
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Minden
NATO
Europe
Ike
U.S
Matthew.b. Ridgway
U.N
Cooper, Burtie
di Klippe Ein
Atwell
New _ Tangle
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
M.W. Winkler
Alberta Livestock Co-Operative
Winnipeg Livestock Exchange
Manitoba
Ottawa
Johannesburg
South Africa
Rome
Beirut
Lebanon
Eee
Immedi
Jaycees
Robin
Coalan
Cour
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