Ford Pension Plan Highlights Canadian Industry Change
Ford of Canada and its employees agreed on a company financed pension plan paying 55 dollars monthly for workers retiring at 65 after 30 years of service. Observers see this as a potential pattern influencing future company plans and the broader pension discussion amid social security questions in Canada.
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Ottawa
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Ford
Department of Labor
United States
Ikeas
Canada
Milk in human milk blocks polio virus, Sabin reports
Dr Albert Sabin announces a substance in human milk destroys polio virus and similar activity seen in cow milk from a small herd near Lebanon. He notes immunity is not the factor and explains that milk coats the mouth throat and digestive tract forming a barrier to poliovirus entry.
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Cincinnati
Albert Sabin
Children’s
Sabin
Howeves
Lebanon
Conservatives Defeat Government Over Petrol Supply Motion
In Parliament a Conservative bid to adjourn debate failed amid a surprise vote on a motion about petrol supplies. The point hinged on whether the government should ensure steady petrol access as large petroleum resources exist both inside and outside the sterling area.
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London
P Bors
Prairie farmers face sharp cut in seed acreages
Reports show Manitoba and Saskatchewan seed acreages down across crops with oats at 6 024 000 acres and flax at 469 000, while flax acreage rises 166 400. The Free Press notes a backward spring delaying field work and broader declines in barley, wheat, and other grains across western provinces.
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Unipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Itoba
Ree Press
Alberta
Formosa Faces Critical 100 Days Says Chiang Ching-Kuo
Chiang Ching-Kuo warned Formosa faces a critical 100 days with possible drastic changes in internal and international affairs. He suggested a third world war could align the nationalists with Western powers, while Hong Kong's Standard speculated Chiang might declare war on Russia. The Nationalist government reported troops still held Quemoy near Amoy.
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Taipei
Formosa
Chiang Ching-Kuo
Chiang Kai-Shek
Hong Kong
Standard
Chiang
Russia
Quemoy Island
Amoy
Commons Amends Income Tax Act
Ottawa reports the Commons spent hours debating a 48 clause bill to amend Canada’s income tax act. Key points included charitable foundations must spend 90 percent of income on charity for exemptions, calls to simplify regulations, and a possible surface rental deduction for oil development costs while drilling and exploration deductions remain on a three year basis. Senate debates centered on two western gas pipeline bills and veterans allowances under imperial veterans in Canada.
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Ottawa
Commons
Canada
Abbott
Senate
A. L. Smith
P.C
Calgary
Douglas Harknass
Calgary East
Japanese Premier Attacked by Reds at Toyama Station
Prime Minister Yoshida faced a hostile crowd in Toyama during a political tour, with about 2000 Communist and pro Communist demonstrators shouting at him as police intervened to rescue him from the railway station. The premier warned that if incidents recur the Communist party should be outlawed.
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Tokyo
Ganeyes
Toyama
Kyodo
Communist ‘Party
Yoshida
Textile loom capacity in Ceylon reaches ten million yards
Ceylon showcases eight thousand looms in operation with an annual capacity of ten million yards of cloth. The figure reflects a robust textile sector and substantial production capacity in the region.
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Ceylon
Young man dies in Raleigh slaying case details emerge
In Raleigh the young man Bridges was convicted in February 1949 of killing Keston Norris Privette, a 22 year old mechanic. Bridges and Privette lived at the Privette home. Privette testified she learned of her husband’s death and informed authorities. She described an intimate relationship with Bridges and later faced probation for adultery.
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Raleigh
John Robert Bridges
Keston Norris
Privette
Winnipeg Flood Pressure Grows as Red River Rises
Wind and rain push the Red River toward Winnipeg and St Boniface as flood defenses hold but risk rising. Prime Minister St Laurent planned a Winnipeg visit while flood-control officials warned the river may crest higher, potentially forcing evacuations if it reaches 32.5 feet.
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Winnipeg
Canada
North Eerste Tereyet
Manitoba
St. Boniface
Nesota
Lake Winnipeg
Weather Office
Greater
St.‘ Laurent
DM. Stephens
Army
Daily
Wight
Twin
Ertain
Accross
Red
Edmonton building boom pushes permits to new high
Edmonton permits climbed to a total of 10.5 million dollars yesterday led by two major school additions a temporary bank expansion and new homes as Spector authorized construction projects across the city.
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Edmonton
Housing shortage in Britain outlined by Needham
Calgary Herald editor R J Needham argues Britain faces the worst housing shortage due to price controls and government action. He notes Britons spend heavily on tobacco gambling and liquor versus rent and taxes, claiming rent control sustains slums and forces underinvestment in repairs. Continued discussion promised on page six.
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Britain
Red River Channel Should Be Made Over Says Experts
Flood control experts in Winnipeg say the Red River should be redesigned. They note the river is crooked northbound, narrow, and restricted by vegetation and rocks. A complete makeover would be costly and may require upstream work and dams, yet could push floodwater onto farm land if not extended along the whole length.
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Red River
Winnipeg
Lake Itasca
Minnesota
Lake Winnipeg
Red
Smilestones Girl in Telephone Conversation
A terse dialogue reports a girl warning a sweetheart to stay away after her father discovers they used his car for joy riding and the incident reveals how he learned of the deed. The exchange centers on a teenager’s caution and a parental discovery.
Flood Aid Events Tonight and Through Next Week
Tonight at 6 15 the Senior Tigers play the S A R Flyers for the flood aid championship at Athletic Park. Saturday features a tag day hosted by four local ICDE Chapters and a teen dance at Oddfellows Hall with proceeds for flood aid. Jay-Dees host a radio party 7 to 9 p m. Sunday showcases theatre parties at Monarch Theatre under Lillian Freiman Astra. Tuesday May 23 a Connaught Golf Club dance by ACT. May 24 Moose Lodge western dance with contribution admission. May 31 Moose Hall whist drive and lunch by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen ladies group.
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Tigers
S.A.R
I.C.D.E
Oddfellows Hall
Jay-Dees
Monarch ‘Theatre
Lillian Freiman
Hadas‘sah
Astra
Kins
Connaught Golf Club
A.C.T
Winnipeg Spark Pluys
Moose Lodge
Moose Hall
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Vancouver Juvenile Drug Problem Hard to Handle
Vancouver police describe a rising trend of juvenile narcotics activity led by youths seeking thrills. A 14-year-old girl among four arrested for narcotics possession signals deeper issues, with RCMP noting organized theft losses tied to addicts. Officials urge city wide cooperation of police, services, and community groups to counter youth crime and drug use.
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Vancouver
RCMP
Activitie Vancouver
Winnipeg flood cleanup plan outlines city wide effort
Ott Ay reports a proposed Winnipeg cleanup to restore flood devastated areas. The plan details a coordinated program to pump, clean, decontaminate, and restore access as waters recede. It covers organization, staffing, truck and equipment rental, disinfectants, and funding needs to be obtained.
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Winnipeg
Pants Pilfering Spreads Across the Empire
Reports from London warn that theft of pants has spread to Canada and South Africa. The Prime Minister and state papers are depicted as in a fragile situation as essays and journals voice concern over this bizarre trend.
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London
Canada
South Africa
London -Journals
the Times
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Southam
Ottawa Bureau
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Reds
Ceylon’s ‘Textiles
Morris
North Dakota
R.J
Needham
Herald
Ott Ay
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