Western Europe forms defense plans amid German concerns
Editorial notes two key moves, the German Western alliance treaty and the European Defense Pact, aim to unify Western Europe for defense despite opposition in Germany and France. It weighs Germany's sovereignty, potential neutrality, and the Kremlin’s stance, arguing negotiations with Soviet Russia should run in parallel with ratification. The piece urges parliamentary approval of the treaties while remaining open to talks if Moscow offers genuine concessions.
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Bonn
Paris
Western
Europe
Britain
France
United States
Federal Republic of
West
Germany
Luxembourg
West Germany
East Germany
Russia
Rhine
Elbe
Moscow
Kremlin
Tobiah
Sanballat
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Christian Science Monitor
Koje Island Prisoner Camps Under Scrutiny
The Koje camps on Koje Island hold North Korean and Chinese prisoners of war amid recurring incidents. The International Red Cross report notes the February riot during screening and hints at broader issues, including staffing shortages, language barriers, and possible Communist influence.
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Koje
Dodd
United Nations
Mark Clark
Kose Island
International Red Cross
Geneva
Fitzgerald
United States
Kore
Red Cross
Manchester Guardian
Truman and the Press Power Struggle Highlighted
The piece argues that President Truman sparked a clash with the press by seizing steel plants and fears his actions could invite similar pressure on media. It praises press freedom, notes wartime limits, and profiles Lord Northcliffe as a model of press influence shaping public opinion and policy across Britain and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
United States
Amae
C. P. Scott
Manchester Guardian
Robertson Nicoll
Delaney
London Times
Western
Canada
Buchanan
Lethbridge
John W. Dafoe
Winnipeg
Old Land
Lord Beaverbrook
Edward Levy Lawson
Daily Telegraph
Lord Burnham
Edward VII
Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
Stanley
Africa
Congo
Edmund Burke
Reporters’ Gallery
House of Commons
Lord Northcliffe
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
Northcliffe
France
London
Lloyd George
Amalgamated Press Ltd
Harold
Lord Rothermere
Daily Mail
Newfoundland
New chairman of Ontario Labor Board named
E N Davis of Toronto becomes chairman of the Ontario Labor Relations board in a surprise appointment by Minister of Labor Charles Daley. Davis, formerly industrial personnel director, assumes the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Board For
Ontario
Ontario Labor Relations Board
E. N. Davis
Toronto
Charles Daley
Red Cross Issues Water Safety Rules
The Red Cross urges safe water practices as warmer weather arrives. It notes about 800 drownings yearly in Canada and offers rules: learn to swim, never swim alone, avoid swimming after meals, and avoid diving into unfamiliar waters. Canoeists should not stand or overload canoes, sailors should not venture out alone without skill, boaters should stay afloat if tipped, and hunters should favor flat boats and avoid crowding one side while fishing. Observing these rules aims to reduce drownings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Canada
Miss Helen Musak Wedding Shower and Anniversary Note
Miss Helen Musak guest of honor at a shower honoring her May 26 marriage to Nicholas Rush. Hostesses included Mrs. Helen Lazariuk Ruth Goddfried and Mrs Coulombe. An anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs A Iwanick marked 15 years with a wine set presentation. Guests enjoyed a buffet lunch dancing and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Musak
Nicholas Rush
Helen Lazariuk
Ganchow
Ruth Goddfried
Coulombe
Olive Iwanick
A. Iwanick
W. Bourgeault
W. Roslyn
P. Hiker
Steve Evans
Montreal
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Springfield Leader
Manitoba
Springfield
Springfield Leader Limited
St James Leader
Leader
St. James
Alfred W. Hanks
Man
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Lac du Bonnet
Cliff Brown
W. S. Kennard
Seven Sisters Falls
H. Leith
Diane Apritchard
Glenfields
Olga Kabaluk
Brokenhead
Evelyn Krawchuk
Thalberg
W. Ferens
St. George
E. J. Bouvier
Glenmoor
Roland Otto
Molson
Z. Sabat
Member
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Audit Bureau Circulations
Boatner
China
Kose
Robert Aarney
Truman and the Press
Verdun
Crewe House
Alfred Charles William Harmsworth
Dublin
Fleet St
Canadian Red Cross Society
Powerview
J. F. Turcotte
Mrs. A. Berard
Rougan
Quebec
Henry Lafrance
Henry David
Onder
Pulfer
G. M. Horne & Company
Drache, Matlin and
Weselak
Municipal Hall
Whitemouth
Beausejour
Joseph Bellan
B.A
Ll.b
Beausejour, Manitoba
Chiropractors
Drs. Davidson
Baizley Chiropractic Clinic
Somerset
Leonard L. Portnoy
Pine Falls
Boyd Building
Morley R. Shuckell
Salter St
Kensington
Portage Ave
Ketel
Ici
Parle
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