22 Sep 1952
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1952
Page
1
Mayor Wilson Riley announced progress on extending the power line to Calgary Power Ltd. and opening talks to sell surplus energy from the local plant. A two way contract could ensure revenue during plant construction and help cover costs of a new natural gas line, with projected surplus of 4 000 to 5 000 kilowatt hours.
Police guard city hall as Edwin Boyd and accomplices face charges in Toronto court. Boyd and Joseph Jackson plead guilty to armed robbery and related offenses, while Suchan and Jackson stand trial for murder in the Det. Tong shooting. Two-week proceeding expected, with many witnesses subpoenaed.
Two escaped convicts Joseph Nolen and Ballard Nolen died in a five minute close range firefight with police after a terror spree through Pennsylvania and New York. Detective Philip Lamonica died of chest wounds and Detective Nicholas Cotter was wounded. Elmer Schuer was captured. The trio looted a Bronx bank and a gun store, and terrorized a seven person family for 19 hours before the NYPD surrounded an uptown Manhattan apartment.
In North Jutland a Polish 5000 ton vessel Korporator anchored close to a 1500 US Marines landing zone during NATO Mainbrace exercises. Danish patrol ordered the ship to move off, witnesses saw the convoy of 50 ships, Magnificent and Quebec participated. Earlier Eagle jet carrier reportedly collided with a Dutch destroyer but without casualties.
Week end disasters across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta claim eight lives. In Manitoba a fatal fire killed three boys in Winnipeg. Saskatchewan deaths follow a head on collision near Davidson with a loaded truck, and Alberta sees a duck hunting fatality near Gainford. Edmonton resident Diana Kane dies in a road accident near Oliver.
The region remains largely unchanged with sunny skies and near 70 degree readings today. A weak system crossing Saskatchewan brings brisk winds this afternoon but little cloud cover and Tuesday temperatures around 75 to 80 in most areas. In Medicine Hat, expect clear skies today and warmer conditions Tuesday with light winds and a low of 40 and high of 80.
Pittsburgh report describes jubilant northern soft coal miners celebrating a new contract that ends strike threats. The agreement with Harry L. Moses increases daily pay by 1.90 to 18.25 and adds 40 cents per ton to the welfare fund, with operators previously paying 30 cents.
In Hurst Green Lancashire a village debate erupts over a marble memorial angel for nine year old Kathleen Reese. The vicar opposes the angel statue saying humans cannot become angels and urges Archbishop Canterbury to back the faith of local children.
The FBI estimates the United States will record over 2,000,000 major offenses this year, with a 6.4 percent rise in the first half of 1952. The report notes larceny, auto theft, murder, and aggravated assault increasing, while rape dips slightly. East and south central states show higher murder rates per 100,000, and 18 year olds lead in arrests for the period.
Provincial governments opposing freight-rate increases lose the first round as the Board of Transport Commissioners defers judgment on an eight percent rise and moves the case forward. The railways seek an additional one percent and a separate nine percent request into fall hearings.
Allied troops after 15 hours of fighting recaptured an eastern front hill northeast of the Punchbowl retaken from a North Korean battalion. Sabre jets clashed with MiG-15s, with four fighters damaged and further air losses noted. overall MIGs destroyed or damaged rose in September.
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Senator Richard Nixon signaled he would remain the Republican vice presidential candidate by planning a radio and television address on his finances and political funds. He said he would present his personal financial history and the $18,000 expense fund details, with Eisenhower’s backing.
Cleveland Indians move within one game of the American League lead by defeating Detroit 6 3. It marks their 15th win in 17 games while New York rests today with six games remaining to Cleveland's four. Early Wynn earned the win, Virgil Trucks took the loss.
Coosa River Newsprint Co. raises newsprint price by 5.50 per ton to 125.50, effective November 1. Vice-president R. M. Watts says rising costs forced the decision after a directors' meeting.
Ex alderman Ed McCombs announces candidacy for aldermanic honors while Mayor Wilson Riley Harry Weiner vie for mayor. Leinweber undecided with Ernie Heald and Mrs Susan McArthur among new hopefuls joining three retiring members Scholten Walker and Smith. Nominations due by noon Wednesday to city clerk. Public school board vacancies include three on the public and two on the separate board.
Premier Tage Erlander’s socialist-agrarian coalition retained control of the lower house in Sweden’s parliamentary election. The bloc lost six seats to opposition forces, while the communists dropped three of their eight seats. Their strength fell about 30 percent in the north and up to 50 percent in central and southern areas.
Associated Press analysis notes a purge of long time French Communist leaders Andre Marty and Charles Tillon, labeled Spaniards, reflecting Moscow strengthening influence. It says Thoréz returns from Moscow to lead a no holds barred national unity campaign, sidelining rivals tied to Madrid trained factions.
Toronto dispatch reports a bitter race at the Canadian Congress of Labour with A R Mosher facing opposition as the union body opens its week-long convention. The contest for secretary-treasurer and organization director pits Donald MacDonald against William Mahoney amid union backing and intra federation maneuvering. Delegates tally and power plays shape the leadership fight as election day nears.
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