Reds retreat across Korean front as Allied drive gains ground
Communist forces pull back along an 80 mile front in Korea as U S and allied units strike from Munsan to Pungnam capturing Hangye and key passes. Allied tanks and infantry push toward Chunchon and Kapyong while reports of heavy Chinese losses emerge in the eastern sector.
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10Th Corps
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Munsan
Pungnam
North Korea
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Chunchon
Seoul
Kapyong
Soksa
38Th Parallel
Sea of Japan
Diplomatic notes on Turkey Greece join Atlantic pact
A foreign office spokesman said Britain the United States and France exchanged diplomatic notes on admitting Turkey and Greece to the Atlantic pact. In Formosa a 500 ton British freighter Hydralock was intercepted by a gunboat off Foochow. The Hydralock had been blockade running between Hong Kong and Communist China. Lord Vansittart urged Britain to withdraw its representative from Communist China unless peace is sought. Mass demonstration planned in Panama against ousted President Arias as he faces trial. Vancouver Labour Council opposes more immigration to British Columbia. Dock workers in Melbourne back a ban on handling New Zealand ships amid a three month strike. British Columbia Telephone seeks rate increases.
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Anglo- Iranian Oil Co
Acheson Signals China Talks Possible for Korea Peace
Secretary Acheson said the United States would likely need to negotiate with the Chinese Communists if a Korea peace becomes possible. He noted no peace overtures from Red China and offered no forecast for a settlement. He criticized Rusk’s New York speech while stressing no policy change toward China. He urged Britains and Iran to resolve Nationalized Oil conflict and denied U.S. intervention in Iranian affairs.
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Dean Acheson
Korea
Acheson
Dean Rusk
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United States
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Rusk
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U.S
Pearson Explains Relations With U S
The report notes evolving Canada U S ties with Pearson stating neighborly ties are replaced by wider world peace concerns. He emphasizes postwar Canada as a major power, addressing border smuggling and waterways issues while maintaining cooperation with the United States.
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Canada
United States
Pearson
Commons Committee On External Affairs
David Croll
Toronto Spadina
Toronto
Mr. Pearson
Victoria Day celebrated across Canada with events and debates
Victoria Day marks the year’s first warm holiday with sports, family gatherings, and fireworks. The federal government says no date change this year despite talks about moving to Mondays for a longer weekend.
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Canada
Commonwealth
South Africa Press Urges Malan Toward Republic
Capetown reports that Daniel F. Malan told a Nationalist caucus on his 77th birthday that South Africa shall and must become a republic. He warned against divided loyalty and emphasized an entirely own form of government with broad English-speaking support, noting the speech appeared in Afrikaans pro-government press.
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Capetown
South Africa
Daniel F. Malan
Malan
Smilestones Bride's Father Cheers Groom as Second Happiest Man
In a wedding moment reported, the bride’s father tells the groom he is the second happiest man in the world, expressing joy as the couple begins their life together. The exchange captures a warm, family centered celebration.
News Holiday Observed Provincewide
The News will not publish tomorrow for Victoria Day a statutory holiday observed by schools and businesses across the province. The next regular edition will be issued Friday May 25 and will contain a complete world national and local news round-up for the two days.
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Victoria
Provinces Could Block Sales Tax Plan Over Unanimous Support
Prime Minister St Laurent told the Commons the constitutional change allowing a 3 per cent provincial sales tax may die without provincial unanimity. Quebec's Duplessis and Ontario's Frost reportedly oppose it, undermining any ballot on the plan as part of a broader pension scheme debate. The Commons later rejected a motion to continue considering the sales-tax proposal.
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Ottawa
St. Laurent
Commons
McNair
New Brunswick
P.C
Kamloops
House
Ross Macdonald
Liberal, Social Credit
C.C.F
Joseph Noseworth
York South
Marlin Sees Early Action Extending Dominion Pensions
Health Minister Martin told a federal provincial pensions conference that a bill to enlarge old age pensions will be introduced this year after UK parliament approves a constitutional amendment enabling a universal contributory system at 70. The plan covers those 65 to 70 and over 70 with means testing for 65 to 70 and continued aid to the blind.
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Ottawa
Martin
United Kingdom
Athletic Events Hold Top Interest to Soviet People
Moscow reports strong interest in soccer and the Olympic outlook as eight months abroad shifts perspectives. Eddy Gilmore notes lively discussion of the Cold War, vacations, and a welcoming stance from customs officials in Leningrad.
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Leningrad
Ussr
Soviet Union
Tilley Mean Dies In Crossing Crash
Jacob Bernhardsgrutter, 51, of Tilley, died when his car was struck by a CPR freight train at a level crossing near 8 30 this morning. He had just released two passengers and was driving onto the crossing. Survived by wife Gwen Bernhardsgrutter of Lilley. Pattison's Medicine Hat handling funeral arrangements.
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Tilley
CPR
Gwen Bernhardsgrutter
Lilley
Pattison
Medicine Hat
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