Prison island POW camps brace for reden closures and guard shifts
Guards from the Royal Canadian Regiment and Shropshire Light Infantry arrive to take over duties as 80 000 North Korean and Chinese captives in 17 compounds face reorganization into groups of 500. Prisoners train with mock weapons and a self governing system while potential riots are warned.
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United, Nations
P.O.W
Royal Canadian Regiment
King’s
Shropshire Light Infantry
Ecosytem i
Eevatia Uy
Mallee
Saskatchewan nominates candidates for June provincial election
Saskatchewan today nominates candidates for the June 11 provincial general election. More than 130 candidates are expected to be formally in the running when nominations close at 2 p.m. MST. The CCF and Liberal slates total 53 and 53? 53 and 53? plus others.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
CCF
Tthe
Liberal
Social
Cresdit
Labor
Jacob
Benson
CGE
Willion
Rod Ashburner Elected Governor of Alberta Kinsmen
Rod Ashburner of Medicine Hat was elected governor for Alberta by acclamation at the provincial Kinsmen convention in Edmonton. A. G. Burke Red Deer, George Graves Calgary, and James Temple Edmonton were elected deputy governors for central southern and northern Alberta respectively. They assume office Sept. 1 and will receive charters in about six weeks, bringing total Alberta clubs to 29.
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Edmonton
Rod) Ashburner
Médicine ‘Hat
Alberta
Ashburner
A. G. Burke
Deer
George Graves
Calgary
James Temple
Wainwright
Spirit River
Ganden Named Alberta Jaycee District VP at Convention
Ed Ganden of Medicine Hat was chosen vice-president for district No. 1 at the Alberta Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Red Deer. Ed Row of Calgary was elected president, Don Anderson Drumheller district No. 2, and Robert Druton St. Paul district No. 3 also earned vice-presidencies. Delegates endorsed three resolutions urging leadership training, democracy principles through Jaycee International, and decentralization of duties.
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Red Deer
Wally H. Rowan
Calgary
Alberta Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ed Ganden
Medicine Hat
Don Anderson
Drumheller
Robert Druton
St. Paul
Brooks Chamber
Bill Lister
Edmonton
Jaycee
Alberta
Chamber International
Urge Parents Make Pre-School Booking
A special appeal by Chas. E. Peasley urges parents of pre-school age children to register this week for next term. St Louis district registration runs Thursday and Friday 2:30 to 4 pm at multiple schools including St Theresa Academy and Marian School. Public school registrations follow late May slots with birth certificates required.
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Chas. E. Peasley
Mr. Peasley
St. Louis
St. Theresa Academy
St. “Patrick School
St. Louis School
Alexandra
Elizabeth’ St
Earl Kitchener
Montreal St
Riverside
Connaught
Elm St
Lethbridge Presents Flood Relief Cheque to Medicine Hat
A $3,145.90 cheque from Lethbridge residents, via the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce, was presented to Mayor Wil son Riley at City Hall. Harry R. Hutchings of Medicine Hat Chamber accepted on behalf of both communities, noting the donation strengthens ties between the two Southern Alberta cities.
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Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Wilson
Riley
Harry R. Hutchings
Medicine ‘Hat
Soldier Receives Speeding Ticket From Helicopter
A Commonwealth division soldier was speeding in Korea when a helicopter descended. Lt Gen John W O'Daniel of the First Corps signed a speeding ticket on the spot, written on blank paper beneath the rotor.
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Commonwealth Division
Korea
Coprs
John W
Iron Mike
O'Daniel
Canadian pulp firms to curb wood cuts for 1952 53
W E Pepler of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association says national wood operations will be reduced over the next year. Pulpwood harvest for the year ending May 31 is projected at 14 million cords, the highest on record, though individual firms expect the overall 1952 53 cut to be curtailed after July assessments.
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Montreal
Canada
W.E. Pepler
Woodlands
Canadian Pulp and Paper Association
Pepler
UN and Communist Prisoner Exchange Talks Resume at Panmunjom
MUNSAN tentative resumption as United Nations truce delegates return to Panmunjom to hear if a three day cooling-off recess shifts the Communists on war prisoners. The issue blocks Korea armistice with Communists pressing for all captives' return while the UN refuses forced repatriation. Alleged screening suggests 70 000 to 169 000 Red POWs and internees seek repatriation.
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Munsan
United Nations
Panmunjom
Korea
U.N
Reds Repel Bold Korean Front Assault
United Nations forces on the Korean western front beat back a change of pace attack by two reinforced Chinese companies. The U S Eighth Army says more than 100 Reds were killed or wounded in a five hour battle, the first major strike in weeks above platoon strength. No exact count for the reinforced formations was given.
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Seoul
United Nations
United States
Smilestones progress on the new house
The dialogue notes progress on a house construction with mortgage secured and roof completed. Next steps mentioned include installing the furnace and handling the bailiff, signaling upcoming financial and construction milestones.
Queen Mary 85 Studies Coronation Etiquette
London report notes Queen Mary aged 85 has witnessed six reigns two world wars and vast change. Salutes, letters and cards arrive at Marlborough House as family gathers under her roof to honor the grand old lady of Britain and the Commonwealth. She studies Victoria era coronation etiquette in preparation for Elizabeth II’s ceremony next June.
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London
Mary
Marlborough House
Britain
Commonwealth
George V
Thes Duke of Clarence
Canada
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Queen Victoria
Elizabeth II
Textile Workers of America fires Canadian staff leaders
The United Textile Workers of America announces dismissal of its entire Canadian staff of 12 amid charges of Communist leadership and leadership disputes in a strike at Dominion Textiles Limited in Montreal and Montreal Cottons Limited in Valleyfield. Canadian and Allied officials criticize American leadership while vowing to continue the dispute and protect Canadian workers' rights.
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Montreal
United “Textile ‘Workers of America
A.F.L
Lloyd Klewert
Dominion Textile Limited
Montreal Cottons Limited
Valleyfield
Que
Klewert
U.T.W.A
Canada
Anthony Valente
Klenert
Sam Baron
Textile Workers’ Union of America
C1.u
Actian
Rowley
Dominion: Textiles Limited
the. Council
R. Kent’ Rowley
United Textile Workers ‘of America
C.I.0
U.T. W.A
Canadian Textile Council
Washington
Can
Genereaux Wins Saskatchewan Trapshooting Trophy
George Genereaux of Saskatoon added the Saskatchewan amateur trapshooting 200 singles trophy to his titles by breaking 100 straight birds to win the event in Prince Albert Saskatchewan.
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Prince Albert
Sask
George Genereaux
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Weather Summary: Cool Air Spreads Across Prairie Provinces
A cool air outbreak moved through Alberta and into eastern Saskatchewan bringing strong winds overcast skies and rain. Central Alberta received about a quarter inch of rain while central Saskatchewan reported half to just over one inch. Clearing expected from the west today and Tuesday with afternoon highs 55 to 65. Medicine Hat sees a few clouds today, then clear tomorrow with warmer temperatures and winds around 38 tonight and 45 tomorrow, high near 70.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Medicine Wat
Medicine Hat
Canada voices concern over paratroop unit move to Korea
Ottawa protested to Washington after Canada learned a paratroop company from the 25th brigade had moved to a distant outpost. Prime affairs said Canada insists troops abroad stay under Canadian command and any detachments require Ottawa consultation and approval, except in emergencies.
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Ottawa
State Department
Washington
Pearson
Kore
Canada
Kojé
Knights of Columbus Alberta convention names officers
W B Crawley of Lethbridge was elected state deputy at the 42nd annual Alberta Knights of Columbus convention in Lethbridge. J C Pilon of Edmonton was chosen state secretary and Walter Trainor of Calgary state treasurer. Dr L Patterson of Red Deer named state advocate and J M McKenna of Medicine Hat state warden. Twenty councils attended.
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W.B. Crawley
Lethbridge
Alberta ‘Knights of Columbus
J. C. Pilon
Edmonton
Walter Trainor
Calgary
L. Patterson
Red Deer
J. M. McKenna
Medicine Hat
South Africans Curse Diplomat Over Khama Exile
British district officer Philip Batho read London’s reply on Seretse Khama’s exile to a tribal delegation in Bechuanaland. Shouts and curses followed as locals protested Britain’s stance. London says the ban remains due to Khama’s unreliability after his marriage to a white woman.
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Serowe
Bechuanaland
Reuters
Britain
London
Seretse Khama
Philip Batho
Nevada atomic test hailed as a dandy by observers
The sixth test in the spring series at the Nevada proving grounds flashed over the desert drawing 1000 combat troops and 600 observers within four miles of detonation and 65 miles away Las Vegas residents watched in housecoats. Officials reported no injuries among military personnel or observers. The test site, praised as a dandy, drew civilian and AEC observers from Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas
Nevada
Army
Navy
Atomic Energy: Commission
AEC
Las’ Vegas
Mt Charleston
Bonn Must Ratify West German European Pact
AP reports that Bonn faces a ratification hurdle as debates focus in Paris on occupation rights and a proposed European army. Germany seeks safeguards against rearmament while tensions with neighbors rise over the pact’s terms and enforcement.
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Bonn
Britain
Paris
Man’s
Easing of tensions sparks wary Western hopes
Despite fragmented phrases the note hints at a withdrawal, propagation concerns, and a tense standoff near a border area. Key actors are unnamed but the context suggests geopolitical pressures and cautious optimism about deescalation.
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Walter Tucker
Weyburn
Tucker
Ben
Labears
Gardiner
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National
Rod Ashburner
Ganden
Reid
Speeder
Stanley
G. James Optometrist
Reds
Queen Mary
FoBe United
K. of C. Convention Names Officers
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