Alberta forms hospital costs fact finding commission
Provincial government moves to form a fact finding commission to set a true cost base for Alberta hospitals. Mayor Wilson Riley nominated to represent the Union of Alberta Municipalities with study starting this fall and a report due before the 1953 legislature.
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Alberta
Riley
Union of Alberta Municipalities
Wilson Riley
Hospital Division
Department of Public Health
Alberta Hospitals Association
Chartered Accountants
Medicine Hat
Japan Key to New Russo Chinese Pact on Manchuria
Washington reports a Kremlin conference yielding a two point deal to extend Russia’s Port Arthur lease and hand over Manchuria’s Changchung railway to China by year’s end. Moscow keeps military presence until a peace with Japan on communist terms.
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Washington
Manchuria
Japan
Kremlin
Russia
Port Arthur
China
Changchung
Korea
Moscow
Peiping
Sabre Jet Pilots Break Record MIG Victories
In North Korea Sabre jet pilots of the U S Fifth Air Force claim four MIG-15s shot down near the Manchurian border, boosting September’s confirmed kills to at least 46 for the month and pushing the record past 44. Allied planes also report three more MIGs destroyed and 36 damaged with battles near Sinmi island and Sinuiju while protecting B-47? No, F-84s.
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Seoul
Korea
United States
Sinmi
Sinuiju
Royal Commission ends hearings on river project
Edmonton CP report says the federal Royal Commission on proposed irrigation and power development for the South Saskatchewan River finished western hearings. Dr. T. H. Hogg noted Alberta pitched a North Saskatchewan alternative and the panel will compile its final report. Hearings occurred across Saskatchewan and Alberta with private Edmonton talks.
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Edmonton
Federal
Royal Commission
South Saskatchewan
Canada
T. H. Hogg
Alberta
Hogg
Saskatchewan
Lethbridge
Pennant Hope as NL Leaders Lead in Tight Race
Brooklyn holds a .629 winning percentage at 90 53 with New York at .604 and three games back. Remaining schedule shows Brooklyn at home eight away three New York at home seven away three. Tonight Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn for a key contest. In Chicago versus New York action, Hacker and Chili face Harsman and Westrum in a low scoring affair.
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Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Hacker
Chili
Harsman
Westrum
Boyd gang chase in Toronto linked to Don jail fugitives
Police chased a car with three armed men suspected of Boyd gang ties after a Scarborough sighting. Shots were fired, a Scarborough officer was injured, and authorities widened patrols across Toronto and the province. The four Don jail escapees are believed near-bank robbery funds and a $26,000 reward fails to entice tips, investigators say.
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Scarborough
Keele Street
Sheppard Avenue
Toronto
Boyd
Edwin Alonzo Boyd
Leonard Jackson
Steve Suchan
William Jackson
Don
Iran Parliament backs Mossadegh in oil dispute stand
In Tehran Premier Mossadegh wins a confidence vote over resisting British and American oil settlement proposals. He vows to sever ties with Britain if needed and rejects the international court route for compensation claims tied to the nationalized Anglian Iranian Oil Company.
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Tehran
Iran
Reuters
Mohammed Mossadegh
Majlis
Britain
Mossadegh
International Court
Canadian Cruiser Quebec Sunk in NATO Maneuvers
In Allied drills off Norway during Operation Main Brace British and American ships cornered and destroyed the Canadian cruiser Quebec. U S Marines rehearse a planned landing in North Jutland to aid Blue forces amid Orange sabotage near Copenhagen. Wisconsin reportedly unscathed after a torpedo hit.
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NATO
London
Norway
Quebec
U.S
Scotland
Firth of Forth
Jutland
Orange
Copenhagen
Sir Patrick Brind
Wisconsin
Blue
One Lot Left in City Housing Expansion Debate
The council discussed a newly mapped southwest district around the Trans-Canada highway for future homes and business space. Only one serviced lot remains on 11th Street Southwest as plans stall until consultant Martin from Calgary visits and the area is surveyed for utilities.
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11Th St
Freeman Patrick
Ald
Dirk Scholten
Patrick
11Th St. S.W
Fifth St. S.W
Division Ave
Gershaw Drive
A. G. Martin
Calgary
Jim Carswell
Carswell
Brooks
Medicine Hat
Jack Cocks
J. W. Douglas
Wilson - Riley
Martin
Ex Rail Union Leader Pleads 6 Hours for Reinstatement
Ottawa CP report says James E. McGuire, expelled CBRE secretary treasurer, closed a six hour appeal for reinstatement amid attacks on A R Mosher. McGuire seeks return to union leadership and his old post as No 2 in Canada's largest transport labor group after a feud and his firing for insubordination. John Close to open defense as 375 delegates await the vote.
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Ottawa
James E. McGuire
Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees
CCL
A. R. Mosher
McGuire
Canada
CBRE
John Close
Mosher
Japanese Coast Guard probes hit and run sinking near Tokyo
The Japanese coast guard reports a 907 ton Miyakawa Maru rammed and sunk ten minutes after midnight ninety miles? south of Tokyo. Crew say another ship caused the bow damage and fled. 32 sailors were left in the sea and rescued by fishermen.
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Tokyo
Japanese Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Wheat crops set record highs across Canada in 1952 forecast
Canada’s 1952 wheat crop is forecast at 675,148,000 bushels, up 19,000,000 from August estimates. Saskatchewan drives gains with higher prospects. prairie wheat reaches about 651,000,000 bushels, surpassing 1928’s previous high. Oats barley rye flax and potatoes also show gains.
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Canada
Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Corner Intersection Plan Clears After Council Bylaw Passed
Medicine Hat council ends meeting after third reading of bylaw to square off Division Ave corner at Third St. S.W. and Fourth St. S.W. A safety island and crosswalks planned, work resumes on the highway project. Opposition from Modern Motor Service garage owner persists. Aldermen Cocks Douglas Smith Gardiner Scholten vote yes with Walker against. Access to the empty corner property remains unclear as Kraemer Bros. operate locally.
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Division ‘Ave
Medicine Hat
Motor Service
Division Ave
Fourth St. S
Jack Cocks
J. W. Douglas
Earl W. Smith
R. C. Gardner
Dirk Scholten
Ald
Lorne A. Walker
Lillian
Gust
S. F. Scott
Division Ave. and
Third St
W. Kraemer Bros
Weather Outlook for Western Prairies and Medicine Hat
A strong low pressure system off the Pacific coast will dominate the western prairie weather on Wednesday. Warm air is pushing above cooler air, driving the cool air out tomorrow with a southwesterly flow and increasing cloudiness in northwestern Alberta, while sunny skies return in the warmer air. Medicine Hat forecasts show sunny conditions today and Wednesday with continuing warmth and light winds. tonight’s low around 45 and tomorrow’s high about 80.
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Pacific Coast
Prairies
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Smilestones Father Prays for Baby Sister Moment
A lighthearted exchange captures a father joking with Tommy about praying for a baby sister and the playful reminder that he stopped when he did. The snippet highlights family humor around twins and sibling dynamics.
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Tommy
City Plans Flood Dyke for Ross and Seven Persons Creeks
Plans underway to dyke Ross Creek and Seven Persons Creek as flood control. The province and city will share costs 50 50 with a 10 year repayment period, in a project costing about 150000 dollars. The work includes straightening creeks to flow jointly into the river, extending bridges, and dredging beds. Construction by two rented machines advances this fall under Water Resources Board supervision.
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Ross
Seven Persons
Wilson Riley
Edmonton
Riley
Jim Carswell
D. A. Ure
Provincial Water Resources Board
Ben Russell
J. L. Robinson
M.L.A
South Saskatchewan
Ross Creek
Seven Persons Creek
Industrial Ave
F. R. Gibbs
Earl Dean
Water Resources Board
Mr. Carswell
Dean
McKay Creek
Walsh
Carswell
Saratoga Park
Earl W. Smith
Canada urged to heed outside praise with caution
Winnipeg report cites Dr. W A Mackintosh of Queen’s University warning that Canada should beware when all nations praise it. He notes foreign praise of Canada’s finances and governance but cautions against complacency as global reliance grows on U S Canada markets and potential overselling abroad. He warns of risk if the world divides into economic sectors and Canada grows too dependent on the United States.
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Winnipeg
Canada
W. A. Mackintosh
Queen's University
Canadian Club of
United States
Lakehead grain handlers threaten strike near port Arthur
More than 1,500 lakehead grain handlers plan an 11th hour review of strike plans as a Thursday morning walkout looms. Frank Hall of Montreal announces the AFL TLC Brotherhood of Steamship and Railway Clerks decision after talks with terminal elevator companies. Emergency action hinted by Minister Howe may shift grain movement to rail and other ports if no contract settlement is reached. Movement from prairies to the lakehead is described as practically ceased amid the unsettled situation.
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Port Arthur
Frank Hall
Montreal
Brotherhood of Steamship
Afl-Tlc
Howe
Canadian Wheat Board
Winnipeg
Free Press
Roy Milner
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Mizpah
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Masonic Temple
D.D.G.M
Sheffield
Eng
R. S. Illingworth
Sheffield University
British Medical Association
Scarborough Township
Statistics Bureau
Canucks
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