Blast devastates Amboy NJ with 29 dead many injured
A massive munitions explosion in South Amboy New Jersey killed about 29 people and injured more than 300 as 600 tons of ammunition aboard barges exploded. The blast shattered the waterfront, damaged homes, and prompted a state of emergency with troops patrolling the streets and banks secured.
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South Amboy
N. J
American Red Cross
New York
Amboy
Raritan River
Perth Amboy
James J. Flynn
Rariton Bay
Isbrandtsen Line
Far East
Pennsylvania Railroad
Middlesex ‘County Prosecutor’ S
Commonwealth tension over Europe unity prompts cautious Britain
A Southam London dispatch outlines Patrick Gordon Walker warning that Britain remains partly European due to Commonwealth ties. He notes Europe’s blame on Britain for slow Western Union progress and signals imperial talks are unlikely this year.
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Edinburgh
Britain
S.ikind Insular
Poli
Quartel
Dominions
Overseas Empire Correspondents Association
Patrick Gordon Walker
United Kingdom
Europe
Western Union
Commonwealth
Germany
Pact Arms Market of Canadians and London Peace Efforts
Fragmented report outlines a 12 member pact council in London with Canada US Britain and others pledging joint defence. US commits 15 million and 25 million in military equipment to back northern Atlantic security and a progressive peace strategy.
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E Pact
Canada
Deinister Claxton
London
Anada
North
Ata
United States
Pearson
Atlanticcom
Flood Aid Night Offers Teens Dance Events
A series of flood relief fundraisers runs this week. Tonight a teen dance at Oddfellows Hall with proceeds for flood aid. Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. Jay-Cees radio party. Tuesday dance at Connaught Golf Club by ACC. Wednesday May 24 Moose Lodge western dance with admission by donation. Friday May 26 community auction at Market Square at 2 p.m. Wednesday May 31 whist drive and lunch at Moose Hall hosted by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen ladies division.
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Oddfellows Hall
Jay-Cees
Monarch
Lillian
Freiman Hadassah
Astra
Kins
Mary
Connaught Golf Club
Acc.t
Winnipeg
Moose Lodge
Market Square
Moose Hall
Aid Fund Roundup Across Canada and Britain
Eaton Co Ltd and staff contribute 307034 to Manitoba aid fund as Edmonton cash fund nears 50000. Guelph citizens reach 4000. Winnipeg workers to contribute a day’s wages next Tuesday. Manitoba total 335000. Maidenhead flood relief fund launched. George Formby to appear in relief show in Toronto on May 26.
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Eaton. Co.,Ltd
Manitoba
Edmonton
Guelph
Winnipeg
Maidenhead
London
George
Formby
Will
Ina
Toronto
Hollywood couple expects baby in December
A Hollywood actress June Allyson and her husband Dick Powell expect the arrival of a child in December. The couple has an adopted daughter named Pamela.
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Junesin
Hollywood
Powells
June Allyson
Pamela
Saskatchewan Starts Trans Canada Highway Contracts
Ottawa reports federal approval for three Saskatchewan contracts to build sections of the Trans Canada Highway. The agreements cover about 65 miles near Qu’Appelle McLean Sintaluta and Parkbeg, with the federal government paying half of road costs. Work on the $300 million two lane highway spans seven years.
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Ottawa
Resources Department
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Nova
Scotia
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Qu'Appelle
McLean
Qu’ Appelle
Sintaluta
Qu’Appelle
Parkbeg
Resignation of University of Alberta President Dr Robert Newton
Premier Manning announces the resignation of University of Alberta president Dr Robert Newton effective August 31 after serving since 1941. Newton states in his letter he wishes to retire to pursue studies and free later years for personal study.
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Edmonton
Robert Newton
University of Alberta
B. C. Manning
Newton
Rail subsidies could end private enterprise says CPR official
CPR vice president Fy C S Evans told the royal commission on transportation that subsidies likely to grow would spell the end of private enterprise in Canada. He attacked provincial subsidy recommendations from the Maritimes Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta and urged direct relief to disaster victims rather than subsidizing services in production.
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Transporta
Canadian Pacific
Royal
Commission
On Transportation
C. S. Evans
C.P.R
Canada
Evans
Canadian, Pacific
Maritimes
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Western Canada
Begonia Lesson Sparks Debate on Subsidies and Industry Aid
The discussion centers on whether subsidies should mitigate hardship for marginal producers. Mr Evans opposes artificial stimulation while supporting direct subsidies to prevent real hardship. Commissioner Turgeon notes CPR immigration and expansion fueled new production, a point Evans challenges as not proving marginal status.
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Evans
Medicine Hat Tiver Project Eyes Alberta Government Support
Regional notes from Ottawa and Alberta officials mention a project near Medicine Hat. The government signals potential backing amid discussions between ROE and local authorities over the eS Tiver initiative.
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Wee Roe
Southam
Ottawa
Bureal
Alberta
Governiente
Es ‘Tiver
Hat
Red River Flood Crest Fears Linger In Winnipeg
Winnipeg observers report the Red River dropped about half an inch at the James Avenue pumping site while the crest lingers. Manitoba officials caution that danger remains as a lake and flood zone gradually recede, with forecasts for a dry day and continued careful river management.
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Winnipeg
Red River
Manitoba
Winnipegger
Stephens
Resources
Army
Ronald Morton
James “Avenue
Weather Bureau
Red River Valley
Emerson
Gardiner Prepares to Sign Alberta Irrigation Pact
Ottawa spokesman for Agriculture Minister Gardiner said the Alberta irrigation agreement for St. Marys dan could be signed early next week. He had just received a copy of the draft and hoped to sign today but other business delayed action until Monday or Tuesday.
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Canada
Wwe
Manni
Audito General
Watson
Sellar
Ottawa
Agriculture
Gardiner
Alberta
St.” Mary’s* Dan
Commons
St John Ambulance Standby for Mass Evacuation
Fragmentary notice indicates St John Ambulance was requested to stand by for mass evacuation related to a disaster. Readable fragments imply emergency preparations and potential medical standby. Further details are unclear in the OCR.
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ST John
Iambu
St. ‘John
Ambul
Ptai
Sary
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