Abbott Urges U S Buy More From Canada
Canadian finance minister Abbott told the Bond Club of Chicago that the United States should import more Canadian goods to shrink the trade gap. He outlined five points on Western Europe recovery, anti-Communist progress, world trade balance, Canadian foreign aid, and the St. Lawrence Seaway as essential for North American resource use.
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Abbott
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Bond Club of
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St. Lawrence Seaway
Calgary Power Co Probes Local Plant for Surplus Power
Calgary Power Co representatives met five city council members to inspect a local plant and discuss potential surplus capacity. Ald. W. E. McCombs said the visit was exploratory and aimed at data on production, future demand, and irrigation-related power needs, with interest if Calgary has surplus capacity to sell.
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New Student Group May Be Lower But Still a Problem
Public school registration shows a drop in early registrations for the coming term with 224 prospective six year olds registered by parents compared with 292 last year. Principal Peasley warns ongoing parental neglect of registration may cause overcrowding and last minute class changes.
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Kitchener
Calgary engineer acquitted in CPR wreck case
John Fletcher fonshead, engineer on the CPR main line near OU desk Alta last Dec 29, was acquitted of criminal negligence in Supreme Court. Three people died and about 60 were injured. Jury verdict greeted by applause. Chief Justice ordered those applauding out of the courtroom.
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Record Bid Made For Oil Rights In Redwater Field
Crown Trust Company paid the Alberta government 1,611,711 for oil rights on a 160 acre quarter in the Redwater field, setting a new price record. The sale was part of 12 parcels totaling 6,606,274 across about 2,000 acres in Redwater and the Excelsion field near Edmonton. Crown Trust acted for Calgary interests: 75 percent Federated Petroleums and 25 percent General Petroleums.
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Czechs Demand UK Offices Closed in Prague Move
The Czechoslovak government urged the British embassy to close all offices of the British Information Service and the British Council in Czechoslovakia by midday tomorrow. The move signals heightened tension as Prague acts to restrict British presence.
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Reuters
British Information Service
British Council
Czechoslovakia
Trans-Canada Air Lines inaugurates Toronto Vancouver service
TCA inaugurated a nine hour Toronto to Vancouver express flight with a single Winnipeg stop on the 2,200 mile route. Vancouver to Winnipeg takes five hours and Winnipeg to Toronto four hours.
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Trans-Canada Air Lines
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg flood relief fund formed by clubs
Dike workers request cigarettes and food as funds are gathered to buy supplies in Winnipeg. Sister club in the Peg aids administration while a flood relief committee is set up to coordinate appeals through the Red Cross Rotary Club and local media. Gordon Simmings chairs, Red Ray is secretary.
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Flood Fund Rally Plans Collection Drive in City
A special meeting is called in the Dempster Motors board room Saturday at two o'clock. All organizations are urged to send representatives to organize flood relief efforts and discuss daily events next week. Citizens are invited to help and contribute to buy a share in flood relief.
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Robins Hatch Three Fledglings in Norwich Cemetery
A pair of robins hatched three fledglings on a grave in a Norwich cemetery. The tombstone bears the name George Robin.
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England
Norwich
George Robin
Yukon Parliament Plans For Greater Expansion
Yukon territorial council, meeting April 26, passed a $1 million budget and 23 ordinances and bills. The main move created the towns of Whitehorse and Dawson as municipalities with elected mayors and aldermen, plus Workmen’s Compensation Act amendments and mining fee revisions. Speaker Ernest Corp. council members Leo and LeBlanc addressed expansion goals and biannual sessions.
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Ernest J. Corp
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Leo
Charles Lelievre
Flood Relief Efforts Intensify as Winnipeg Area Floods
Brig. Morton warns dikes must be strengthened and more shelters needed as about 40,000 people are displaced in greater Winnipeg. Emergency traffic curfews, mass evacuations, and coast to coast aid mobilize to combat rising Red River flood waters and lingering church.
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Winnipeg Flood Paralyses City as Theatres Close
Floods cripple Winnipeg forcing 40 theatres to shut and many hotels and restaurants to suspend operations. Stores run at reduced levels with workers aiding flood response. An evacuee mother and child reach hospital by ambulance. Relief efforts scale up with air lifts and rail shipments. royal salute canceled due to the floods.
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Edmonton mobilizes 10 day drive for Winnipeg flood relief
Edmonton plans a 10 day flood relief effort for Winnipeg with $10 000 in cash donations to date. Clothing drives total two tons and church collections run Sunday in all churches and Friday in synagogues. Winnipeg Mother’s Tag Day is set for Saturday, a mega bingo at Exhibition Grounds spans Saturday Monday and Tuesday, and a light horse show on Wednesday all proceeds go to flood relief. Edmont on school boards consider a half holiday for 20 000 students to canvass for clothing cots bedding and flashlights.
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Mammoth
Smilestones Teacher-Where is the United States capital
A fragmented item quotes a teacher and a child dialogue about the capital of the United States and a claim that a loaned object is spread worldwide. The readable text hints at a question of geography and global distribution.
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Smilestones
United States
Johnny—Pop
Premier Smallwood Attends Flight Ceremony in Medicine Hat
Premier Joseph Smallwood responds to Newfoundland tourists at Medicine Hat airport saying citizenship progress was worth the political fight. The event, hosted by Mayor Hector Lang with Bob Buss as MC, featured a ceremonial flying plate and aimed to foster better relations among Canada’s provinces.
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Aerave
Local businessman bought shoes from Joey Smallwood era firm
Local businessman R N Bradley and his father ran a general store in St Lawrence on the island's south coast. The footwear stocked there came from the Smallwood Shoe Company in St John’s about 150 miles away. Bradley would have liked to talk with the premier about old business ties.
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Isi St. Johin’s
Canada pipeline bills move through parliament
Ottawa reports two bills to streamline pipeline routing on Canadian soil. One law replaces the Territorial Lands Act to permit routes through territorial lands and remove Alaska routes. The second bill amends the National Parks Act to allow sale or lease of park land for right of way and pumping stations. Norman Wells district highlighted for oil reserves and strategic value.
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Jay-Dee Beavers Highlight Doukhobor Visit at Airport
More than 200 Medicine Hat residents gathered at the airport to watch Doukhobor participants in a beaver contest shed their clothes as part of a gag. Jay Cee was among the beard masked competitors. The event coincided with Pr Sm and Dr Moore’s publicity drive and ties to the 50th anniversary stampede planned for this summer.
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