Suspected Sabotage Clouded Sept. Crash Near Quebec
Police deny sabotage angle but high authorities say a sabotage lead is expected soon in the Sept. 9 Canadian Pacific Airlines crash near Quebec that killed 23. RCMP detectives reportedly traced a woman linked to a mysterious box aboard the flight. An explosion preceded the crash and unconfirmed reports of arrests circulated from Quebec.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific Airlines
Quebec
RCMP
Angle
Vishinsky to Reply to China Charges at U N Assembly
In New York Russia prepared a response to China's charge that the Soviet Union aids the Communist drive in China. Andrei Vishinsky, the Russian foreign minister, was scheduled to speak after noon, with potential remarks on the 1945 treaty with Nationalist China and recognition of the Communists.
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New York
Russia
United Nations Assembly
Soviet Union
China
Andrei
Vshinsky
T. F. Tsiang
U.N
Asia
Vishinsky
CDT
France
Assembly
Schuman
Taunton Cuts Water Amid Flooded Streets
Taunton officials order water shut off from 5 plan to 6 a.m after severe drought and torrential rains. City workers in boats waded through flooded streets to enforce the outage.
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Taunton
Somerset
England
Smilestones Romeo and Juliet dine nearby
A playful exchange between Romeo and Juliet about where to eat and their dislike of tarred food. The lighthearted dialogue hints at a modern street dining scenario without further detail.
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Romeo
Juliet
Woman Linked to Pacific Airliner Crash Holder of Proof
Montreal report says RCMP hold definite proof a woman placed explosives aboard a Canadian Pacific airliner that crashed on September 9 killing 23. The woman, gravely ill and under police guard in a Quebec hospital, is identified as the central figure in the investigation.
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Montreal
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Quebec
Quebec Plane Crash Fueled by Sabotage Rumors
In Quebec Hon Antoine Rivard said no arrests were planned. Canadian Pacific investigators hunted rumors about a mystery woman who allegedly traveled with a package to Baie Comeau, while RCMP detectives prepared to arrest a woman linked to a non existent recipient.
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Quebec
Antoine Rivard
Canadian Pacific Airlines
RCMP
Baie Comeau
Montreal Herald
Airline Express Office
Cates
Tramp Airplanes Expand Global Freight Routes
London airdrome activity mirrors the tramp ships as about 100 chartered freight planes depart Britain daily for world routes with another hundred ready at airports. Baltic Exchange and its air brokers report 50 airlines or charter firms, nine nationalized, representing cargo space as business grows one third since 1948 though aircraft exceed available freight.
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London
Reuters
Britain
Seven Seas
Berlin
Baltic Exchange
Arange
Hamburg
Milan
Air Brokers’ Association
Federal Government Blamed for Delay In Irrigation Work
Agri culture Minister David Ure blamed Ottawa for delays in signing Alberta water development and irrigation contracts while Alberta reports progress and a 700000 and 3200000 dollar joint effort. John MacNicol urged dams along the South Saskatchewan River to expand water storage and reclamation nationwide.
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Lethbridge
Alta
David Ure
Alberta
Western Canada Reclamation Association
Ure
Ottawa
John R. MacNicol
Toronto- Davenport
St. Mary River
South Saskatchewan River
South Saskatchewan
PFRA
Prairie Farmers Rehabilitation Act
MacNicol
WCRA
Canada
United States National Reclamation Association
United States
Dominion
Parcel delivered to airline office in Quebec before cakeolt
Investigators found no trace of the ship at the provided address. The consignee’s manner and address were deemed religious, and officials noted the delivery occurred minutes before the cakeolt.
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Quebec
Vishinsky Urges UN Condemn Atomic War Plans
In New York Foreign Minister Vishinsky urged the United Nations fourth assembly to condemn the use of atomic weapons and the preparation for a new war. He accused the United States and Britain of aggressive wartime preparations amid claims of an atomic explosion in the Soviet Union.
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New York
Vishinsky
Russia
Oday
United Nations
Fourth Assembly
Trumman
Soviet Union
United States
Britain
United States of America
Great Britain
Montreal Cabbie Shot by Unknown Gunman
A 16 year old Montreal taxi driver Ovila Legault was shot and killed early today during an attempted holdup in the city’s east end. He was found slumped over the steering wheel as residents reported hearing a shot and investigating. A local resident Paul Dufresne said Legault uttered Go on and shoot before a single shot rang out. Police noted other eyewitness accounts and continued investigation.
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Montreal
Ovila Legault
Legault
Paul Dufresne
Dufresne
Canada backs U S in making known atom information
Prime Minister St Laurent told the Commons Canada concurs with the United States and United Kingdom to disclose an atomic explosion in Russia. Trade Minister Howe said Canada will not pursue atomic bombs. He urged international control of atomic energy for peaceful ends. The PM noted Truman's statements and the need for shared responsibility.
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Ottawa
St. Laurent
The
Commons Today
United States
United Kingdom
Russia
Howe
Canada
Truman
Washington
Attlee
Commons
U.S.S.R
Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
Brien McMahon
Dem
Colin
Joint Congressional Committee
Atomic Energy
McMahon
Senate
Navy Gathers Focus On Anti Submarine Threats In Canada
Ottawa reports the Canadian navy prioritizes anti submarine warfare and convoy protection over northern expansion. Vice Admiral Grant notes limited subs and reliance on Britain and the United States for future warfare. The force faces manpower gaps and underused ships as it weighs postwar needs and training.
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Ottawa
North Atlantic
Navy
T .W. Grant
Russia
Germany
Canada
International Control Becomes More Desirable
U S President Truman says evidence of an atomic explosion in the U S S R shows Russia has learned to make an A bomb and urges truly effective international control. Britain also reports evidence of a Soviet explosion as nations discuss UN centered disarmament and risk of a bomb in global ports.
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Washington
United States
Soviet
Russia
Truman
United Nations
White House
London
U.S.S.R
Attlee
Cow in the Silo Lean Critter at Local Fat Cattle Sale
A 350 pound steer leaped into a 12 foot silo near Anderson on Wednesday as Joe Broyles prepared to load it for the annual fat cattle sale. The animal is described as a mean critter and workers avoid entering the pit to secure it as it cannot be hoisted by crane.
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Anderson
D.C
Joe Broyles
Congress Calls for Complete Expulsion of All Communists
The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada called on all affiliated unions to expel Reds and fellow travelers, deny office to known Communists, and bar them from committees, signaling a tougher stance inspired in part by the American Federation of Labor amid a large anti Communist demonstration. The resolution argues Communist doctrines threaten democracy and harm organized labor.
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Calgary
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Congress
T.L.C
American Federation of Labor
Fage Five
First High Speed Vessel Makes Dangerous Passage
The 160 foot converted troop landing craft Expeditor, first shallow draft high speed vessel from Victoria through the western Arctic to the interior, moored at Hay River after a 5500 mile voyage. Captain Fred A. Coe and crew navigated Bering Strait and Arctic waters to Mackenzie River mouth then Great Slave Lake. The ship will serve Yellowknife route twice weekly, linking Yellowknife and Hay River with passengers and freight. Town parade greeted the vessel and a letter from Victoria's mayor was presented to Fred A. Totzke, chair of the Yellowknife admin board.
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Hay River
Nwt
Great Slave Lake
Victoria
B.C
Arctic Ocean
Yellowknife
Fred A. Coe
Bering Strait
Mackenzie River
Great Slave
Lake
Board of Trade
Fred A. Totzke
Stray Bullet Damages Edmonton Car Hood
Abed Mahlin of Edmonton told police a stray bullet pierced the hood of his car while driving. He heard a bang like a blowout, and only later found the bullet hole in the hood.
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Lisbon
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Lavnificent
Ontario
Waldhunne
Otto Dibelius
Gordon Cushing
Trades and Labor Congress
Hugh Sedgewick
Hamilton
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