Howe predicts 1952 will bring growth and low costs for Canada
Trade Minister Howe forecast more jobs and income for Canadians in 1952 with a continued drop in living costs and no depression or inflation. He outlined optimistic export prospects while opposition MPs pressed for stronger UK market ties and new financial supports to boost trade within the Commonwealth.
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Riots Hit Colleges Spread Across U S Universities
Spring fever student rioting expands to Columbia University in New York University of Miami in Florida and Harvard. Indiana University moves to curb the unrest by addressing a stated provocation, the demand for co ed undergarments by male students.
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Pension figures show Alberta cities with thousands eligible
The 1951 census puts 37,504 Alberta residents 70 or older eligible for universal old age pensions, with Calgary 6,751 in the 70 plus group and Medicine Hat 2,801. Edmonton lists 6,301 seniors 70 plus, and 4,713 in the 65-69 bracket. Family allowance figures include Calgary 30,456 Edmonton 42,790 Medicine Hat 4,313. The report notes potential undercount for 16 year olds.
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Witnesses Parade Before Hearing Army Camp Thefts
Seven men were committed for trial on conspiracy and theft charges related to $50,000 in goods from Petawawa military camp in 1950 51. Crown witnesses testified to items taken under Capt. Baldock and to raids on two junkyards netting large scrap metal including Petawawa gear.
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Car and truck crash into Edmonton grocery store
A car driven by Charles Melizan collided with a truck and rammed into the Samuels grocery store in Edmonton yesterday. Margaret Liebert of Stony Plain sustained arm bruises, while the incident caused over 1000 dollars in damage and harmed a shopper inside the store.
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16 year old escapee wore revolver for comfort in theatre
A 16 year old state school escapee told police he wore a shoulder holster revolver for comfort. He was captured at a local theatre during a double feature bill before the prisoner was taken into custody in Portland Maine.
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Oil strike eases as unions sign on and flights adjust
Government officials report 15 bargaining sessions across the United States as 22 unions with 90,000 workers prepare hundreds of local agreements with more than 70 oil companies. A wage ceiling of 15 cents an hour is accepted, easing a 16 day walkout that hit aviation fuel supplies.
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U S Steel Workers Stand Firm on Demands at Union Meet
Philip Murray leader of the United Steelworkers of America signals willingness to renew talks but refuses to back off the 26 cent an hour package and union shop. He says the industry must initiate negotiations while the government seized industry remains under a status quo wage order and court review.
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Alberta Saskatchewan Weather Outlook Says Pleasant Weekend Ahead
Weather summary notes sunny conditions across Alberta with little afternoon rain and temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s. Saskatchewan expected to be cloudy today then warmer by Saturday with near 65 degrees tomorrow afternoon. Medicine Hat forecast shows sunny with afternoon clouds and scattered showers today, warmer tomorrow, lows around 45 and highs near 70.
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Baseball scores and a land sale decree headlined in brief
In baseball news the Chicago and New York games ended with Chicago 3 1 2 1 New York 2 5 2 and Pittsburgh 4 0 0 0 4 Brooklyn 6 1 3 with the cited pitchers Rush Edwards Koslo Westrum Garagiola Erskine Campanella. Argentina announced a decree to sell millions of acres of government land to private citizens with corporations banned from purchasing. no price per acre was listed.
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Rockingham Sees Prolonged Korea Settlement Time
Brig. John Rockingham returned to Canada after 13 months in Korea where he commanded the 25th Brigade. He warned it will be a long time before a settlement. Canadians remain in the field and morale is high. He noted 20% of front-line troops are experienced. He will report to Ottawa then take 30 days leave.
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Rapid Progress In Planting the 1952 Crop
The Winnipeg Tribune reports rapid progress in planting the 1952 crop across western Canada. More than 85 percent of prairie wheat and over 60 percent of oats and barley are in the ground, with Manitoba leading and Alberta slightly ahead of Saskatchewan. Early sown wheat shows uneven germination and color in places, while moisture varies from below average in southern Manitoba to average elsewhere. Acreage changes this year are expected to be small overall, with slight rises in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and a modest drop in flax. Continued on Page Five.
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Malan Court Bill Clears Lower House Amid Opposition Attacks
In CAPETOWN the Nationalist government won an 82 to 57 vote to pass a court veto bill through the lower house. The measure would give Parliament final say on constitutional court rulings and heads to the Senate, with critics likening the tactics to Hitler and warning it impinges on rights and language policy in South Africa.
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Calgary Board criticizes Farmers Day observance
Calgary school board for the second time voices strong disapproval of closing schools for Farmers Day on June 13 while ordering openings on June 9 for the Queen's birthday observance. Trustees fault provincial policy that made Farmers Day a statutory holiday but left Queen's birthday closures to local boards.
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