Farm Imported Top Quality Shorthorn Sale Report
The Edinburgh based sale shows 37 percent of 156 bulls and heifers going overseas on day one led by Argentine buyers with 4p per head. Top prize went to Exogire from Douglas Drom Perthshire sold to Richardeom Stock Farms Winnipeg for 3060 guineas. J Cross of Nanton Parma Calgary paid 1806 guineas for third prize Ea Problem. On days two, 206 bulls averaged 265 pounds, about 50 less than 1947.
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Seatilen Oale
Canada
Red Crieffoechter
Douglas Drom
Perthshire
Richardeaom
Winnipeg
J. Cross
Nanton Parma
Calgary
Shave Girls Heads in Jerusalem Targeted by Extremists
In Jerusalem Jewish girls dating American or British boys face danger from Jewish extremists who raid and shave their heads, a fear reported by AP from Palestine.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Paraguay Vote Gives Victory to J Natalicio Gonzalez
The government designed a ballot with a single name J Natalicio Gonzalez as the presidential candidate. Ballots lacking proper space or containing other names were void. Gonzalez was elected, portrayed as a triumph of democracy in Paraguay.
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Victoria Times
J. Nanalicio Gonzalez
Paraguay
J. Natalicio Gonzalez
Czechoslovakia Leader Sees Little Opposition to Measure
Prague AP says Premier Gottwald predicted minimal resistance to the government program. He stated elections held under law will confirm the victory of the people and the defeat of reaction, signaling broad support for the Communist regime.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Kiement Gottwald
Coroner's Jury Finds Woman Died In Train Fall Accident
In Midherst England a coroner's jury ruled that Valerie Josephine Lea titian-haired daughter of a baronet died accidentally after falling from a speeding train near the town. Witnesses reported the 33 year old suffered severe low moods and during such spells sometimes drank excessive alcohol.
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Midherst
England
Valerie Josephine Lea
Here
Lea
Dryden renewals warn teachers will not allowed
Manitoba Education Minister C. Dryden announced that teaching permits issued for 1347-18 will not be renewed this year. No permit holder can teach a second year without returning to school, and teachers with grade 11 must upgrade to grade 12 before another year of teaching, while grade 12 holders must take their normal course.
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Winnipes
CPI
C. Dryden
Manitoba
Education Department
Vancouver Tragedy On Downtown Streetcar Line
In Vancouver a man died aboard a streetcar cruising through the business district. The body went unnoticed as the tram carried on through the crowded area.
April Fools Day Pranks Take Center Stage Across Town
On April 1 the day is marked by lighthearted tricks by both younger and older residents as they play time honored pranks on unsuspecting neighbors. The playful mood prompts cautious steps and aware eyes as communities enjoy the tradition.
Infant Baby Dies In Brandon Hospital
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs John M. Ready died Wednesday morning after birth in Rivers. Weighing under four pounds, the child was taken to Brandon General Hospital for care.
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John M. Ready
Brandon
Rivers
Garson Seeks Ottawa Update on Coarse Grains Marketing Plan
Premier Stuart Garson told Manitoba legislature he has corresponded with Trade Minister Howe in Ottawa about a federal proposal to place domestic coarse grains marketing under the Canadian Wheat Board. He noted letters exchanged on March 1 and March 20 and a recent inquiry mailed Tuesday night, keeping the matter unresolved.
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Winnipeg
Stuart Garson
Howe
Ottawa
Canadian Wheat Board
Garson
Wilbert Doneleyko
Ccf-St. Clements
Peemier
First Ride and Last Joyride by Young Army Sergeants
Two United States Army sergeants in Balboa Canal Zone were convicted of stealing a Flying Fortress for a 1700 mile joyride from the Galapagos to Venezuela. It was their first time at the controls. The court martial did not announce sentence.
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Balboa
Canal Zone
Andes
Galapagos
Venezuela
Store Robbery In Los Angeles Reported At Koehn Shoe
Two men robbed W F Koehn's shoe store of 11 dollars then tied the owner in the rear. Allan Murrel salesman is tied, a customer Fred Haher Chey is robbed of 109 dollars, Charles Ward a delivery man loses 50 dollars. Police seek the pair.
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Los Angeles
W. F. Koehn
Allan Murrel
Fred Haher Chey
Chey
Charles H. Ward
Reat
Preparations for a New Citizen Military Force Sydney
The Citizen Military Force in Sydney plans a large recruitment drive to form a new 00,000 man force to back up the Australian regular army. The campaign targets part time volunteers and is expected to peak by July. Army Minister Chambers announced equal pay and allowances with the regular army.
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Sydney
Australia
Chambers
C.M.F
Two Mad Killers Escape From Ontario Mental Hospital
Two dangerous fugitives, Melville Wilkie and Henry Leo Cada, escaped after slugging a guard at the Ontario mental hospital near Georgian Bay. Wilkie, 37, from Owen Sound, confessed to burning his wife and baby to death. Cada, 2, of River Rouge, Michigan, had been deemed unfit for trial for the knife slaying of his year old sister Ida.
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Cps
Georgian Bay
Melville Wilkie
Qwen Sound
Ont
Daudhte
Henry Leo Cada
River Rouse
Mich
Ida
Wilkie
Ontario Mental Hospital
Immigrant girl testifies on false single status claims
A Polish immigrant said many women entered Canada claiming single status though married, as an investigation proceeds into the departure of two refugee workers from the Soldier's hospital to Ontario. The speaker noted others had followed similar paths amid the inquiry.
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Campbellton
N.B
Canada
Dominion
Soldier's Hospital
Ontario
Judge’s sugar gifts provoke police visit at federal buildin
For years Judge George A Welsh fed lumps of sugar to a mounted police horse in front of Philadelphia's federal building. Yesterday a police officer burst into Welsh's chambers after the judge forgot the treat, sparking a brief incident tied to the horse's entrance refusal.
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Philadelphia
George A. Welsh
Federal Building
Chemists Work On Machine Slashing Biotech Costs
Ottawa report notes chemists develop a vision driven machine aimed to cut biot production costs by seventy percent, suggesting breakthroughs that could transform manufacturing efficiency and pricing. The effort highlights cross-disciplinary collaboration and potential industry impact.
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Ottawa
20-bed hospital opens in Leader Saskatchewan
A new twenty bed hospital has been opened in the Saskatchewan village of Leader, expanding local medical capacity. The facility adds inpatient beds, basic emergency services, and support for community health programs, positioning Leader as a regional care hub.
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Saskatchewan
Leader
Manitoba Legislature Approves Labour Code Plan
Winnipeg reports the Manitoba legislature approved a plan to enact a new labour code. It would establish compulsory collective bargaining and prohibit unfair labor practices to promote harmony in industry and provide machinery for settling disputes. The move was led by Labor Minister C Rhodes Smith amid broader reforms.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
C. Rhodes Smith
J. O. McLenaghen
Headingly
Regina
Parker Dies Suddenly Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor
Regina CP reports Hon. Reginald John Marsden Parker died suddenly from a heart attack at age 67. He had served as Saskatchewan lieutenant governor since 1945 and was in his hotel suite with Mrs. Parker when he collapsed early this morning.
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R. J. M. Parker
Regina
Reginald John Marsden Parker
Saskatchewan
Parker
Mayor Langrill Laments Banquet Overload and Weight Gain
Yorkton Saskatchewan. Mayor G Langrill complains his office forces too many banquets. He quips he fears losing his girlish figure as he weighs over 300 pounds. The remark reflects a lighthearted local pulse about municipal duties and public duties.
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Yorkton
Sask
G. Langrill
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