Soviet Moves on Colonial Conference Signal Western Rift
The article notes Moscow pressed a colonial conference to exploit Western divisions during the Berlin crisis. It highlights Vishinsky’s tactics and the Kremlin’s shift on trusteeships, suggesting the plan aimed to split Britain and France while the United States moved away from Byrnes. The piece ends with a light aside about Sinatra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Italy
Vishinsky
Moscow
Berlin
Kremlin
United Nations
Volte
Britain
France
United States
Crosby the crooner turns business mogul in gala move
The article notes Bing Crosby being elected a vice president of a large company and calls him a financial institution, while contrasting with Frank Sinatra as the rival voice. It hints at Crosby's continued prominence amid showbiz and business ventures, reflecting on public perception and media coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing
Frankie
Sinatra
Bingle
Wall Street
Bing Crosby
Bobby
Democracy labels and the East West conflict noted
The piece ridicules the use of democratic titles as propaganda in the East West standoff. It criticizes MacArthur’s Japan stance and a proposed Un-Japanese Activities committee, juxtaposing Soviet rhetoric with Western misuses of political language. It condemns bureaucratic labeling and urges caution toward ally and enemy designations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pericles
MacArthur
Japan
Russia
Williams
House Committee On
Manchester Guardian
Spirit of Good
A devotional verse invoking the Spirit of Good to awaken faith and noble deeds in every heart and nation. The prayer seeks strength, truth, and grace to remove illusion, unite diverse paths, and bring lasting peace under divine guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gemmill
Pine Falls Community News Highlights and Changes
Pine Falls residents publish local notes of returns and visits. Glenn Smith returns from Sidney to work in the mill while Jules Iwanick visits from Muskoka and plans to return to Nassau in November. Several newborns are announced including a son to Fontaine and a daughter to Rose and Powell. Additional items cover teas, farewells, club officer elections for 1948 49 and a death in the Pine Falls hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Smith
Pine Falls
Sidney
B.C
Jules Iwanick
Muskoka
Ont
Jules
Nassau
Bahamas
Fort Montague
Criticism and sympathy mix in letters from readers
The piece cites a Brooklyn youth who called police to save him from self harm and notes a patrolman’s humanity. It questions Labour and Bevin’s stance on workers and universities, contrasting with a Manchester Guardian remark on imperial interests and a Canterbury dean’s take on motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Bevin
Britain
Canterbury
Manchester Guardian
Russian broadcasts praise Britain and mock its system
The text notes Soviet radio coverage accusing Britain of worker exploitation under Labour with rationing, price hikes, and low wages. It cites New Times claims of queues, universal ration cards, and shortages, while suggesting collapsing morale in education and social decay in universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Times
Britain
Kolmakov
Oxford
Berlin hostage in Moscow talks as Moscow presses Berlin control
The article argues the Russians use open hostility in Berlin to undermine four power rule and free elections. It accuses Communist mobs aided by Russian police and arms of blocking the democratically elected Berlin government and prolonging a Western-West negotiations deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Berlin
Foreign Office
Manchester Guardian
Farewell Cocktail for T. E. Silver at Whitemouth Mills
A farewell party was held Friday September 17 in Whitemouth for T. E. Silver before his departure. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Wardrop and Miss Flo Campbell plus Mrs. H. Nelson and her son Clarence. Silver received a portable radio from local superintendents H. Clements W. Bird and J. Nixon and a signet ring from the paper makers. R. E. Hayes will succeed Silver as manager of the local paper mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Silver
H. Lougheed
D. M. Wardrop
Whitemouth
Flo Campbell
H. Nelson
Clarence
H. Clements
W. Bird
J. Nixon
R. E. Hayes
Mr. Silver
Waterfall on Hamilton River Surpasses Niagara in Height
A waterfall on the Hamilton River in Labrador about 150 miles north of the Gulf of St. Lawrence rises to 316 feet, nearly twice the height of Niagara Falls, marking a stupendous drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton River
Labrador
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Niagara Falls
Newfoundland Takes Charge of Key Services in New Plan
The passage outlines Newfoundland assuming responsibility for highways education and most health and welfare facilities while Ottawa funds family allowances old age pensions unemployment sick mariners benefits and housing aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Ottawa
Pointe du Bois Social News and Local Visits
Local residents list recent Winnipeg trips and visits including Mr. and Mrs. K Molt-Wengel with John Smith. Guests include Mrs G Burns of Vancouver at the Hawkes home and Paul Hack staying with relatives. Community notes praise tree trimming by Daniel Spadini and report Grant MacDonald’s move to Seven Sisters Falls for a drafting job at Winnipeg Electric Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Molt-Wengel
Winnipeg
John Smith
Louis Smith
Rae
G. Burns
Vancouver
E. J. Hawkes
Grant MacDonald
Seven Sisters Falls
Winnipeg Electric Co
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Springfield
Ion Atlas
St James Leader
Aauer Gasden Oe Lesen
Manitoba
Ute
St James, Man
Post Office Department
Lac du Bonnet
Cliff Brown
W. S. Kennard
Joy Craig
Pinawe
H. Leith
Elma
C. Wendeborn
Member
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Audit Bureau Circulations
Christian Science Monitor
F.D.L
Pine Falls Hospital
L. Laroche
F. Mastin
Dufour
V. Thomas
F. Lidstone
Audrey Munro
Levitre Warnick
F. G. Sellers
Douglas Fontaine
Abel Rose
Stan Powell
Don Trifunov
Mrs. H. Halpin
Eileen Sharpe
Dolores Groves
Joan Frederick
Irene Lidstone
William Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Ralph Mansell
Searcy, Ark
Harding College
Jane
Pat Pasaluko
Connie Romano
Gonor
Neto
Irene Frederick
Beausejour
Dan Wardrop
44 Pine
E. War
Buddy
Yong
Cambridge
Pointe DU Bois
R. E. Hawkes
Paul Hack
Mrs. L. Ouimet
L. Seline
Doug. Anderson
W. Lodge
Marie Martin
Mrs. W. Stuart
R. Mills
Roy Brownell
Bill Williams, Jr
Percy Lodge
Alan
Darlene
Pruner
Daniel Spadini
Mrs. W. Braidwood
Mrs. Braidwood
Mrs. J. R. Devaney
BeausejOur Hotel
Mrs. F. Hayes
Beausejour, Man
Renshaw
Art
B.B. Dubienski, K.C
Confederation Life
Winnipeg, Man
Reem
Drache, Matlin and Abramson
Municipal Hall
Man
Joseph Bellan
Beausejour, Manitoba
Anton B. Weselak
Joe Notary
Masciuch & Weselak
Main
Harry Hershfield
Somerset Bldg
Optometrists
PTI
Vietti Bealar
Portage Ave
Kensington
Whitemouth Hotel
Paul Ryplanski
Prop
Leland
William
McLaren Vate
Manacee Bear Omupert
Dangerfield Hotels
Winnipeg, Main
Douglas Sanitary
P. F. Douglas
Carman
Tomlinson, Crowe and Company
Hurtig
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