Fisher calls for new Canadian investment system at Chamber dinner
John Fisher urged Canadian leaders to create a scheme allowing ordinary Canadians to invest in the nation's future. He warned of 60 to 70 percent of big company dividends going to U.S. sources and proposed ideas like war loan bonds or investors’ syndicates to mobilize capital from the “little man.” He spoke to about 160 at St Barnabas church hall, saying Canada needs a modern financial structure to irrigate minds and soil alike.
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Canada
John Fisher
Chamber of Commerce
Fisher
St. Barnabas Church Hall
United States
Alberta Legislative Tour and City Civic Measures Highlight Local News
Alberta lawmakers visit Medicine Hat June 28 led by Agriculture Minister Dave Ure with Deputy Minister C L Longman and 60 legislators. Census workers begin counting with 80 counters in the city and district, while safety committees push curb traffic island work and canopy installations. Alexandra track day sees Red House and Greens sweep. Banking reform calls from Chamber of Commerce urge investment in iron ore oil coal timber and seaway. The chamber hosts one of its largest meetings led by Don S Haw.
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C. L. Longman
Alberta
Legislative Assembly
Dave Ure
Medicine Hat
Chamber of Commerce
Dave Broadfoot
Redcliff
Canada
Chamber
Viet Minh attack south of Hanoi hits French line
Reports from Hanoi say 45 000 Communist led Viet Minh attack a front 50 miles south of Hanoi where 4 000 French troops hold. French losses described as severe.
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Hanoi
Indo-China
Quebec Theatres Refuse City Amusement Tax
Quebec officials face a standoff as 13 theatres refuse to collect a municipal amusement tax levied a month ago. Operators say do your own tax collecting. the city declines. Moviegoers continue paying nothing while tickets under $1 incur five cents and $1 or more ten cents. Public protests hint the tax may be delayed.
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Quebec
Iran Moves to Nationalize Oil Industry Amid Tense Standstill
Tehran signals immediate nationalization of the Anglo Iranian oil sector, giving five days for Britain to respond. A three man Iranian board will manage Khuzistan operations, with employees of the former company becoming Iranian National Oil Company workers. Reports say Britain may withdraw its consul general in Khuzistan.
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Iran
Iiran
Britain
N. R. Seddon
Mohammed Ali Varasteh
Khuzistan
Amir Alai
ALI. O.C
A.I.C.C
Sir Thomas Gardiner
Viscount Alanbrooke
Mohammed Mossadegh
Abdul Ghadir Azad
National Front
Mossadegh
Majlis
House of Parliament
Sir Francis Shepherd
Henry F. Grady
British burglars are well dressed
The report notes burglars now dress like ordinary people, with distinctive actions separating them from the crowd. Brighton Chief Constable W J Hutchinson discusses this in a new book, warning that burglars blend into society and may pose as everyday citizens.
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London
Brighton
W. J. Hutchinson
Formosa Could Hold Key For Ending Asia's Red Rule
Formosa stands as a potential pivot in Asia's struggle with Communism. Chiang Kai-Shek's Nationalists, backed by American aid and a strategic fleet, seek a comeback through reform and a model government. Observers note continued one party rule with promising municipal election signals.
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Asia
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
China
Stalin
Mao Tze-Tung
Truman
United States 7Th Fleet
Korea
Bradley to Collect West Europe Opinions
General Omar Bradley, chairman of the joint chiefs, will poll Western European military leaders during a 10 day trip to Paris and London. He will seek views on NATO area expansion to Greece and Turkey, naval commands in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean, and organizing NATO forces. The findings may influence MDAP funding and his 1952 budget testimony.
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Washington
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wil
Europe
Bradley
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Greece
Turkey
North Atlantic
Mediterranean
NATO
Paris
London
Congress
Smilestones Examiner Prompt Dialogue
The excerpt presents a playful exchange about personal exercise with a touch of eerie humor. It features an examinee describing reading short stories to provoke a chill in the reader and an interviewer asking about exercise routines.
India Declines Gift of Canadian Low Grade Wheat
Ottawa reports India has refused a second offer of Canadian low grade wheat as a gift for famine relief. External Affairs Minister Pearson says Canada is considering sending special health foods or redirecting higher grade wheat pledged for other countries. Gordon Graydon warns of missed opportunity to aid India while Canada weighs private relief options.
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Ottawa
Gordon Graydon
Peel
India
Pearson
Graydon
Canada
Orient
U S Forces Hold After Renewed Communist Offensives in Korea
Reports from Tokyo state Communist troops renewed a furious assault, halting Allied advances 13 miles from Chorwon and Kumhwa while UN forces recaptured the 275 foot Hwachon dam. Front lines across a 125 mile front saw mixed gains as American spearheads faced stiff resistance near Chorwon and Inje.
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Korea
Chorwon
Kumhwa
United Nations
Hwachon
Inje
Seoul
Yonchon
John Randolph
U.N
Imjin River
Famine Threat Spurs Birth Control Debate in India
Reuters reports India weighing birth control amid famine risk while government remains divided on morality and practicality. Some municipal centres exist but no national campaign. demographic pressures show rapid population growth and stark living costs. All-India Women's Conference directs 300 units to focus on birth-control work this year.
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New Delhi
Reuters
India
Britain
United States
Russia
Nehru
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
All-India Women's Conference
Navy Chief Says Russia Could Halt War At Any Time
Admiral Sherman testifies Russia might call off the Korea war as U S strength grows. He cites discussions during the Senate inquiry into Gen MacArthur firing and notes earlier U S assessment of potential world war escalation. He cites MacArthur views on possible armistice terms and limits on actions against China as of December.
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Forrest P. Sherman
Russia
Korea
United States
Sherman
Naval Operations
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
U.S. Defence Department
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Tokyo
Joint Chiefs of Staff
MacArthur
Collins
Red China
China
Chiang’ Kai-shek
U.S
Henry C. Lodge
Rep
Mass
Lodge
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