Winnipeg Evacuation Plan Shelved As Flood Diminishes
The army drops its general evacuation plan for greater Winnipeg as Red River conditions improve. Brig. R. E. A. Morton announced the shift at a press conference in the legislative building, following comments by flood expert D. M. Stephens that the city is now out of danger for wholesale evacuation.
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Winnipeg
Greater Winnipeg
Red River
R. E. A. Morton
Army
Legislative Building
D. M. Stephens
Morton
St. Boniface
Brig. Morton
Emerson
Canada
Dakota
Stephens
Manitoba
Means test for pensions debated by expert in Ottawa
Ottawa reports show Dr Cassidy, welfare authority, argues against a means test for old age pensions and suggests a flexible monthly amount possibly rising with living costs. He estimates future costs for Canada at 327 million in 1951, 366 million in 1961, and 421 million in 1971, while stressing basic maintenance and incentives to save. He also notes plans for a broader defence and evacuation program in case of future emergencies.
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Ottawa
Cassidy
Canada
Chicago streetcar crash kills many in South Side blaze
A streetcar struck a double trailer gasoline truck near 63rd and State in Chicago causing a wall of fire. About 33 people died and at least 30 were in hospitals with 3 in critical condition. Fire damaged eight buildings as thousands watched, in what was described as Chicago’s worst street accident and its deadliest fire since the La Salle hotel blaze.
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Chicago
la Salle
Unusually bold prison breakout ends in deaths in Philippines
Seventeen men including a guard were killed as inmates stormed the iron armory during a dining hall march. Prisoners armed with knives and forks opened fire, set fires on two buildings, and fought guards, constabulary, and troops for two hours before flames were quelled. no escapees were reported.
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Emanila
Rds
Ahd
Precautions Tighten as Berlin Prepares for Youth Rally
Berlin reports describe 13 trunk roads sealed to traffic to clear way for 7 000 buses and trucks ferrying thousands of East German youths to a Sunday rally. West allies deploy 8 000 officers amid heavy security at Potsdamer Platz as East German police guard the approaches and protesters drift toward the Russian sector.
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Berlin
East Berlin
Unter den Linden
West Berlin
Potsdamer
Platz
People's Police
Crowi Suspected Of Carrying TB Bug
Ottawa reports that a crow named Crow i is suspected of tuberculosis. Canadian animal pathologists Drs C A Mitchell and R C Duthie examined 25 tubercular crows and found no clinical signs in farmyard birds. Scientists caution that while crows may spread disease, evidence remains inconclusive and further study is needed.
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Crow i
Ottawa
Joe Crow
Scien
Vic
Tims
Canada
C. A. Mitchell
R. C. Duthie
Department of Agriculture
Ontario
Mitchell
Slim Narrow Silhouettes to Rule Autumn Fashion
Paris runway notes predict a return to slim waistlines with knee covering skirts. Fall dresses stay simple with plunging necklines, straight skirts, and collarless coats. Balmain favors pale pink tweed outfits while Griffe shows natural wool coats and dark grey dresses. Summer pleats persist with sheath and tulle gowns, while one piece swimwear returns and practical trousers rise in popularity. Evening wear features layered tulle and organdy gowns. bold colors and backless belts with patent leather add novelty.
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Paris
Pierre
Jacques Griffe
Alberta Seeding Lag Despite Need For Rain Across Prairies
CPR agricultural department notes widespread drought and wind losses in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba with rain desired to lift surface moisture. Seeding mostly underway in Manitoba and Saskatchewan though conditions vary. Alberta districts show need for rainfall while floods alter crop mix and delays persist.
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Winnipeg
al ‘Berta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
CPR
S. Agricultural Department
Burstall and
Hatton
Alberta
Peace’ River
Child asks about trousseau in family scene
A six year old asks The mother what a trousseau is and explains it as the clothes a bride wears for six or seven years after marriage while the husband hides behind a paper in the room.
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Trousseau
Flood Aid Night At Empress Theatre And Nearby Events
Tonight at the Empress Theatre a St Pat’s benefit features sponsorship plays minstrel show door prizes and an 830 admission 50 cents. Sunday concert at Fifth Ave church starts 9 pm with four choirs and soloists. Wednesday May 31 whist drive lunch Moose Hall by Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen plus a variety show Empress Theatre with B n ai Brith Lodge 830 door collection. mlody maids included.
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Empress Theatre
C.Y
Fifth Ave
Moose Hall
Ladies of Brotherhood of
British Purchase Tax to Be Permanent Says Cripps
London report notes Sir Stafford Cripps defended the wartime tax as a permanent feature of the economy. He argued abolishing purchase tax would require finding another £300 million and rejected Conservative calls for a commission to study reforms. The tax raises prices on goods from toothbrushes to radios and televisions since its wartime origin.
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Criripps
London
Stafford” Cripps
Exchequer
Stafford
Britain
Anthony Eden
Army cadets inspect Brooks detachment at Patterson Armory
General Penile stresses inspection parades as a remedy for the international situation. He praises Brooks detachment and Cadets at Patterson Armory, urging a strong front and nightly inspections as a path to the future.
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Penile
Army
Brooks
Patterson
Armou
Rainy lake surge threatens cottages and town dike
Rainy Lake rose to its highest level in years at 110.58 feet above sea level. Officials said no damage yet but warned level could rise two more feet. Workmen bulldozed and tracked clay to build a 500 foot dike between a railway bridge and the town pumphouse while CKFI planned to raise its transmitter on a concrete foundation. Across the Rainy river, International Falls Minnesota, 200 miles from Winnipeg, reported no significant flooding in either city.
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Lapd
CKFI
Raihy
Ontario
Winnipeg
International, Falls
Minn
Postwar forces debate on police and military law phrasing
Fragmented text references postwar forces and military law. It notes spelling debates and a reference to seditious imprisonment, with unclear context about Defence Department actions and approvals.
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