Convict Attack at Kingston Penitentiary Wounds Two Guards
A convict attacked at Kingston penitentiary Saturday stabbed two guards, injuring Fuller on the shoulder and George Wilson with a deep chest wound. The assailant, a metal worker recently moved from Hor déaux, was subdued. Dr J M Ulrich of Regina appointed lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan, succeeding the late R J Parker.
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Kingston
Ptteisis
Fuller
George Wilson
Hordeaux
Ali
Ottawa
J. M. Ubrich
Regina
Saskatchewan
R J. M. Parker
Government threats prompt profiteering debate in Vancouver Province
The Vancouver Province and Edmonton bulletin discuss government measures against profiteering and inflation. They question fair profit margins and the criteria for determining acceptable pricing. The Edmonton bulletin notes the federal ban on certain communists, framing it as a guard against undesirable elements.
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Vancouver
Hantios
Edmonton Mulietin
Canada
Rebecca Returns as One of First CP Passengers to Montreal
Rebecca the Eskimo girl travels with Mrs John Turner widow of missionary Cunon Turner to England last year. English climate and diet not agreed with Rebecca. Drive to fund a pension for Mrs Turner and her children ongoing. Contributions urged from western Canada to Dr H Speechly 232 Home St Winnipeg.
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Rebecca
John Turner
Cunon Turner
England
Canadian Pacific
Montreal
Repeats As Best Barley Grower In Province Manitoba
Georges G. Elias of Haskett Manitoba was named Manitoba barley champion for 1947, after winning the national contest in 1946 for top quality malt barley. He won 400 dollars, with three other Manitoba winners earning 300 200 and 100 dollars. Twelve finalists from Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba will compete for the national title on March 28 at Brandon during the Manitoba winter fair.
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Winnipegs
Georges G. Elias
Haskett
Man
Canada
Manitoba
Elias
J. F. Bradley
Portage la Prairie
Keith D. Bradley
W. Bart Campbell
Heastip
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Brandon
Jack A. Wylie
Norquay
M. W. Chabua
Canova
George Gywit
Kelyington
C. J. Rupert
Codette
J. W. Hussey
Airdrie
A. Henry
Segal
J. E. Valli
Sylvan Lake
J. Dobinson
Clivex
Masaryk death quote warns tough US policy to Russia
Jan Masaryk, the Czech premier who died under mysterious circumstances, spoke off the record to journalists. Hal Lehrman of the NEA now releases a 1946 remark urging the United States to recognize its strength and adopt a tough policy toward Russia to keep it in line.
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St. Thomas Times-Journal
Jan Masaryk
Czechoslovakia
Hal Lehrman
NEA
United States
America
Russia
Bread rationing to end in Britain soon
London report quotes the Star front page stating bread rationing is likely to end shortly and rice, now virtually unobtainable, may be placed on points. Improved supply from rice-growing countries allows diverted wheat to Britain as the basic bread ration stands at nine ounces daily.
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London
Star
Britain
Five Palo Alto police officers dismissed for stealing candy
Police Chief Howard Zink says five Palo Alto officers were dismissed after they stole candy from a sweets shop. They hid the loot to avert a predicted robbery of a nearby theatre, and an inventory showed a shortage of 123 pounds of candy.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Howard Zink
Brazilian B 25 Bomber Crash Kills Five Crewmen
Five Brazilian crewmen died when a B 25 bomber delivering to Brazil from San Antonio Texas crashed near the Gurupi river mouth about 156 miles east of Belem. The wreckage was located after the aircraft, one of four B 25s being sent to the Brazilian air force, went down in the region.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazi
San Antonio
Texas
Belem
A Vanishing Industry Lethbridge Herald
Canada’s sheep industry is described as vanishing with steadily falling sheep numbers. The piece notes figures such as doubt about 2,500,009 head and a wool output drop of 4,160,000 pounds. It questions whether Canada meets its $8,000,000 pound requirement and cites about 1,000,000 fewer sheep than in 1867.
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Lethbridge Herald
Canada
Confederation
Canada Keeps Margarine Ban in Face of Market Pressure
The Hamilton Spectator notes Canada remains the sole nation prohibiting oleomargarine manufacture and sale. It argues the ban protects a commodity, frames price controls as free enterprise, and suggests government hesitation signals fear of a powerful lobby.
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Hamilton Spectator
Canada
Odd Pocket Inventory Sparks Laughs in Sincoe Bust
In Sincoe a man was arrested after pockets yielded four flashlights four screwdrivers five tobacco packages ten cap pouches four cans of ham three wrenches and many misc items including a lady's skirt brassiere gloves pocket watch and several household tools, prompting joked comparisons to a handbag.
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Ollaws Journal
Sincoe
Municipal auditor certifies year end totals and cash balance
Total receipts for year 17 911 31 balance January 1 1947 cash on hand and in bank 2 827 10 20 738 41 2 882 41 10 229 00 2 819 00 Nominal surplus balance Jan 1 1947 total certified correct B Schick municipal auditor
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B. Schick
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