Ottawa presses Trans-Canada feeder road policy
Ottawa aims to complete the main Trans-Canada highway with feeder roads treated as a provincial issue. Herbert Winters says the federal government will push the main route, seek provincial agreement, and is hopeful for enabling legislation after consultations with Alberta Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
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Herbert Winters
Mr. Winters
Winters
Alberta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Domin
Nenni Says Russia Will Not Intervene in Yugoslavia
Pietro Nenni, leader of the Italian Socialists, returned from Moscow stating that the Soviet Union would not use arms against Marshal Tito and that Soviet proposals offer Yugoslavia political elements to judge Tito’s policies. He noted the Moscow peace conference of 1,200 delegates showed keen interest in Soviet Yugoslav relations.
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Tito
Nenni
Pietro Nenni
Traly
Moscow
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Communist International Information Bureau
Cominform
Vito
British and U S Debating Detailed Study on Finance Crisis
Washington reports three power conference ministers formed a special committee to study Britain’s request for more freedom in spending E C A funds abroad. Britain warns of higher outlays unless Marshall Plan operations change. A four point agenda includes stockpiling, customs, overseas investments, and broader market access.
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Threepower
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E.C.A
United States
U.S
Canada
Stafford Cripps
Mass Slayer Is Moved for Safety
Howard B. Unruh, 28, accused slayer of 13, has been moved from a hospital after threats by a victim’s relative. He was transferred to the New Jersey State Hospital for the Insane in Trenton on the recommendation of four psychiatrists and accepted as voluntary. Camden County Prosecutor Mitchell Cohen called the move the fairest for all concerned.
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Howard B. Unruh
New Jersey State Hospital
Trenton
Mitchell
Cohén
Camden County
Unruh
Stambaugh Named Alberta Senator in Ottawa Move
J Wesley Stambaugh of Bruce Alberta is among three new Liberal appointees to the Canadian senate announced by Prime Minister Louis St Laurent. The 60 year old Bruce resident, born in the United States, has long engaged in public affairs but has never held office. Eight by elections set for Oct 24 will fill vacancies since the June 27 election, with Quebec seats and Montreal losses due to cabinet and bench appointments. Also named were Tom Reid of British Columbia and Robert William Gladstone of Guelph Ontario.
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Canadian Senate
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Stambaugh
Alberta
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Senate
Tom Reid
British Columbia
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Health
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Guelph
Ont
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Bertrand
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Montreal Mércier
Eugene Marquis
Kamouraska
Ilphege Marier
Jacques Cartier
J. E. ‘McMillin
Toronto
Greenwood
Benoit Michaud
The
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British Pantry Peepers In Postwar Food Scrutiny
London reports a mood of food surveillance as government and media reveal household menus. A columnist argues privacy vanishes when markets and headlines dictate meals for 40 million Britons. He urges less sensational coverage to curb public anxiety over shortages and choices.
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Channel Islands
Officials Attack Canadian Seamen’s Union as Communist Led
Labor Minister Humphrey Mitchell and senior officials condemn the Canadian Seamen’s Union as Moscow inspired. The CSU organ The Searchlight is cited for extreme language, accusing shipowners of profit over lives and Britain’s government of anti labor bias. The piece also targets Scotland Yard for alleged manipulation and fears of a compliant, servile merchant marine.
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Humphrey , Mitchell
Canadian Seamen’s Union
CSU
Harry Davis
Moscow
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CSA
Britain
Scotland Yard
Smilestones His Offer Sparks Quick Style Exchange
A lampoonish exchange centers on a shopper seeking an affordable loafer jacket and a clerk directing him to a mirror for self assessment. The brief moment highlights retail banter and shopper curiosity without further detail.
Czech Reporters Prize Anti U S Stories in Press Day
Czech editors offer citations for stories denouncing the United States praising Henry Wallace praising the Soviet Union and lauding socialism in connection with Czechoslovak press day. Editorials claim a shift since 1948 communist takeover and call for competitive praise of socialist progress and peace efforts.
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United States
Russia
Henry Wallace
Svet Prace
Editrials
Press Day
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Wallace
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Stalin
Soviet Union
Governor Dewey Urged to Deploy State Militia in Bell Strike
Niagara County District Attorney William E. Miller asks Governor Thomas Dewey to send the state militia as violence flares for a second day in the Bell Aircraft strike. At least 14 injured in two raids near the plant as unionists clash with workers. Miller warns only the militia can prevent bloodshed. The strike, led by United Automobile Workers Local 501, seeks higher wages and pension benefits while the company cites a 31.73 dollar average hourly wage.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Thomas Dewey
New York
Bell
William E. Miller
Niagara County
Miller
Lawrence Walsh
Dewey
Wat Aap van de Weeternand
Miwler Salare
John de Marco
Niagara Mfalls
United Automobile Workers
C.I.0
Young Farmer Fights Bear in Ontario Pasture
Fernand Therrien, 21, fought a huge black bear for nearly half an hour in a Ontario bush near MattaWa seven miles east of his home. He used a shattered .22 rifle to fend off the animal, suffering leg injuries but escaping to his father's farm.
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Fernand Therrien
Here
Young Therrien
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Therrien
Radio Useful in Civilian Defence Plan
Major General Worthington told the royal commission radio can broaden civilian defence use. In prep, radio could educate adults about civil defence and enemy threats, including the atom bomb. In emergencies, broadcasts would warn and guide on calming panic, with TV and films expanding self help training.
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Transport Department
Royal Commission On Arts and Science
F. J. Worthington
Canada
Civil Defence
Worthington
CBC
Canadian Association of Broadcasters
William Guild
Lethbridge
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Kennedy Returns as President at Canada Union Convention
W P Kennedy former railway switchman in 1911 arrived in Calgary to attend a special convention of Canadian members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The independent union has a total membership of 206000.
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Calgary
W. P. Kennedy
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Independent Union
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