Three Killed When CPR Train Derails Near Gwynne
Winnipeg-bound CPR passenger train derailed on a sharp downgrade near Gwynne Alberta six miles east of Wetaskiwin. Engineer Harry Williams and fireman E R Upper of Edmonton died in the cab. trainman W R Mabwell of Wilkie Saskatchewan died later in hospital. Two crew members and two passengers injured. The derailment damaged track and cars, with the engine buried in mud and water as rescuers fought steam and scalding water. The train departed Edmonton at 10:40 p.m. for Winnipeg when the accident occurred about 1:15 a.m.
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Wetaskiwin
Alta
Gwynne
Here
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Train wreck injures several as engine pulls seven cars
District Superintendent J R Strother said the engine pulled seven cars including a diner sleeper observation and mail coach before derailing. Kowal a section man riding as a passenger described being burned by boiling water while others assisted and he was taken to hospital. A passenger recounted seeing brakeman Maxwell screaming on the tracks.
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J. R. Strother
Kowal
Saskatoon
Maxwell
Rewards for clues in Chicago murders to be offered
The Chicago Sun Times will offer 100000 in rewards for clues to clear up the first 20 unsolved murders in and around Chicago. The newspaper selects 20 typical cases for a start and says the first detailed report will appear in its columns Tuesday.
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Chicago
Chicago Sun Times
U K Plans To Buy Canadian Produce
Trade Minister Howe announced a potential 25 million dollar British order for Canadian timber canned salmon flour apples and fruit pulp after a UK trip. Purchases hinge on price talks and payment solutions, with 10 million for timber 7 to 8 million for salmon and the rest for flour apples and pulp.
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Ottawa
Howe
United Kingdom
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
B.C
United States
Canada-U.k
U.K
Communists Press 17 Miles Northwest of Shanghai
Fighting around Kaiting and along the Shanghai Nanking highway marks the civil war near Shanghai as Communist forces push from Hangchow to Lake Poyang with reports of activity 35 miles from the city. Shanghai authorities order 950 trucks and 300 jeeps for military use as martial law darkens the metropolis.
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Shanghay
Kaiting
Shanghai
Hangchow
Lake Poyang
Yangtze
Nanking
Kiangsi
Chekiang
Berlin Blockade Ends as Allied Order Lifts Restrictions
The Soviet and Western Allied powers announced the Berlin blockade would end at 12:01 Thursday. Gen. Vasily Chuikov issued an order lifting all transport restrictions. Western Allies said Russian zone traffic would move at the appointed moment, closing the counter blockade.
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Berlin
Russia
Vasily Chuikov
Germany
Western Powers to Hold Preliminary Talks on Germany
London says Britain France and the United States will begin talks in Paris by week end on Germany policy. The aim is a united front before the May conference on German and Soviet questions. Likely British delegates include Sir Ivone Kirkpatrick and Patrick Dean with talks set for Wednesday or Thursday.
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London
Foreign Office
Britain
France
United States
Paris
Germany
Soviet Union
Ivone Kirkpatrick
Patrick Dean
Ford Strike Receives Fresh Settlement Proposals
In Detroit the CIO proposes reopening talks tomorrow to settle a 65,000 Ford workers strike now five days old. Acting Mayor Edwards offers three paths: direct negotiations, mediation by the labor-management citizens committee, or Edwards himself. Ford rejects outside mediation, citing arbitration of the speed-up issue, and the union maintains reductions in work pace are unfair.
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Detroit
United Automobile Works
C.I
Ford Motor Company
Ford
George Edwards
Détroit
Henry Fords II
Walter Reuther
Edwards
United Automobile Workers
C.I.O
Labor-Management Citizens Committee
Reuther
Eugene I. van Antwerp
Labor-Management-Citizens Committee
Orveille L. ‘Hubbard
Dearborn
Ford Rouge
Hubbard
U.A.W
John S.bugas
Bugas
Rouge
Labor Party Seeks Stronger Nationalization at 1949 Conference
London Reuters 1949 Labor party aims to push socialist policy at Blackpool June 6 10. Resolutions press housing boosts cost of living relief, more homes, and intensified future nationalization. Ireland partition and Northern Ireland electoral reform also feature in domestic and international proposals.
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London
Reuters
Labor Party
Blackpool
East Coventry
Ireland
Labor
Partition
Gram
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Gardiner To Discuss Irrigation Deal In Medicine Hat
Canadian government and Canada Land & Irrigation Co. poised to negotiate sale of Bow River holdings with talks set for May 17 in Medicine Hat. Liberal candidate Harry Veiner and Agriculture Minister James Gardiner underscore push toward a public irrigation program with land sold at affordable prices for workers.
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Government of Canada Land & Irrigation Co. Ltd
Bow River
Medicine Hat
Harry Veiner
Veiner
James G. Gardiner
Regina
Dave W. Hays
Medicine War
England
Weiner
Vauxhall
Gardiner
London
Hay
Canada Land
Pair Rescued After Five-Day Ordeal in Canadian Mountains
Bill Grant and Sheila Cure home survived a May 2 plane crash on Mount Hozomeen near the US Canada border. After five days of peril and a massive search by 11 aircraft and crews, they were found Friday and landed in Vancouver. The couple trekked 1.5 miles from the wreck before being spotted.
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Vancouver
R.C.A.F. Lancaster
Bill Grant
Sheila Cure
Washington State
Lane
Canada
United States
Miss Cure
Hozomeen
Here
Grant
Lightning strikes hit homes in Algoma district
Three Algoma district homes were struck by lightning over three days. In Blind River a lightning bolt hit J. B. Shanahan’s house wiring 90 miles into the home and ignited an armchair.
Albanians Fire On Yugoslav Boat Near Lake Scutari
Belgrade based Reuters report says Albanian troops opened fire on a Yugoslav ceremonial motorboat on Lake Scutari near the border. The small craft carrying a noncommissioned officer and three sailors was damaged, with one seriously injured and another lightly hurt as Albanian guards used submachine guns.
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Belgrade
Reuters
Marshal Tito
Lake Scutari
Peacetime Uses of Atomic Energy Being Explored
Chalk River researchers pursue atomic energy as future fuel and power. A pound of uranium 235 in fission yields heat like 1,300 tons of coal daily, guiding a major Chalk River program toward practical economic use without replacing current power sources. Trade Minister Harold Wilson plans a Canada tour to boost UK Canada trade, calling on officials and highlighting growing relations.
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Ottawa
Canadian Press
Canada
Chalk River
Begin Survey Hatters Buying Habits
The daily newspapers of Canada are launching a nation wide survey of what Canadians buy and where they buy it. About 100000 questionnaires will be distributed to a representative cross section in cities and towns to guide business planning.
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Daily Newspapers of
Canada
Medicine Hat
Fire Damages Medicine Hat Upholstery and Glass Shops
A blaze at a two storey building in Medicine Hat caused about $7,000 in damage to Medicine Hat Upholstery and Diamond Glass Co. The fire started when W. Maier left the shop and lit a cigarette after lacquer polishing fluid had been used earlier. Firefighters arrived quickly but faced heavy smoke from stored sofas. a 45 minute effort contained the flames. Diamond Glass Co. owner L. Luchensky tallies near $5,000损 in losses, Maier estimates upholstery damage at $2,000. both insured. The building is owned by W. G. Smith, Art Shop proprietor.
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Diamond Glass Co
W. Maier
Medicine Hat
Maier
L. Luchensky
W. G. Smith
Second Street
Hundreds of Women Write St Laurent To Air Problems
Prime Minister Louis St Laurent received hundreds of letters from Canadian women via his radio invitation. The mail centers on two themes: support for his listening gesture and criticisms or concrete policy suggestions on pensions and health insurance. About half the letters are from French speakers and half from English speakers.
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Ottawa
Louis St. Laurent
Canada
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