Plenty of Room in North Alberta for Settlers
Dr. F A Wyatt of the University of Alberta estimates the park belt in northern Alberta could support 60,000 farmers on about 12,600 acres per three farms per 1,000 acres with pasturage. Irrigated southern lands could double with intensified cultivation, while the drouth area in the southeast is not suitable for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
F. A. Wyatt
University of Alberta
Wyatt
Rowell Commission
Park Belt
Albirta
Drouth
J. M.stewart
Commission
Saskatchewan
Primrose Lake
Dominion
Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons
Eamonton Taxpayers’ Protective Association
Calgary Board of Trade
Calgary Read
Canadian Chamber of Agriculture
Young Man’s
Praine
Calgary
Favors Storage In Canada for War Time Grain
Debate at Leeds Chamber of Commerce endorses storing large grain reserves in Canada to supply Britain during war. Speakers warn of British silos insufficient for two years and urge government action to ensure regular food supplies and an insurance policy of life essentials stored domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds Chamber
Association of British Chambers of Commerce
Bretherick
French Pledges To Defend Czechoslovakia Hurts German Ties
France told Germany its pledge to defend Czechoslovakia stands and urged normalization of German Czech relations to ease global strain. Foreign Minister Boncour conveyed the message to German Ambassador Von Welczeck on France s behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Reich
Joseph Paul Boncour
Johannes von Welczeck
Poland
Hans Adolf von Moltke
Great Britain
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Warning From Hitler in Cologne Demands German Place
Chancellor Hitler spoke in Cologne warning Europe while recalling 1918 defeat and pressing for Austro German union. He stated he would not seek war but urged that compatriots acquire a German place, referring to Czechoslovakia’s Sudeten Germans and the upcoming plebiscite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Germany
Hitler
Rhineland
Ottawa Sets License Plan Hit By New Radio Rules
Purchasers of radio sets must show or buy licenses before delivery under a transport department order in the Canada Gazette. It makes operating multiple sets at home without extra licenses an offence and bars servicing sets without owner licenses. It also outlaws the operation of radiating sects that interfere with other receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Transport Department
Canada Gazette
British Leaders Urge Action to Check Spanish Bombardments
A manifesto signed by the Duchess of Atholl J H Wills Archibald Sinclair and Major Clement Attlee urges Britain to aid Spain with arms and funds and to curb bombing of open towns by insurgents. Labour plans a censure motion in the House of Commons next week in Bisley England. South Africa wins the King George V trophy for miniature rifle shooting with 86.847 points. UK leads with 2484, NZ 77.133. Canada Australia India did not qualify. UK 174 medals, SA 122, Canada 65.
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London
Spain
Duchess of Atholl
J. H. Wills
Archibald Sinclair
Clement Attlee
Labor Party
Italy
House of Commons
Bisley
England
South Africa
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Canada
Australia
India
Degrading Effect of Paternalism in Government
Alberta rural districts spokesman Paul L Farnalls argues paternalism degrades citizens and that government aid discourages effort. He cites 158 organized rural districts with 350000 people and 240 unorganized ones with 193000, noting low debts and high arrears, urging adjusted private debt terms and fair interest rates.
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Edmonton
Rowell
Paul L. Farnalls
Alberta Association of
Farnalis
Farnalls
J. E. Brownlee
Alberta
N. W. Rowell
New Nazi envoy urged confidence and road funding in Alberta
A provincial commission urged a new Nazi envoy role to restore national spirit and backed Dominion aid for highway construction. It warned Alberta that secondary education could not remain free under current tax rules and risked collapse without more funding, per A. E. Ottewell of the Alberta School Trustees' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Alberta
A. E. Ottewell
The
Alberta School Trustes’ Association
Nelson architect wins first prize for Canadian pavilion plan
Hon W D Euler announced W F M Williams of Nelson B C took first in the Canadian government pavilion architectural contest for the New York World's Fair. Williams to prepare drawings and specs for three percent of project cost 75000. Ernest Narott of Montreal won second 300 and Ross and MacDonald of Montreal won third 200. Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
W. D. Euler
W. F. M Williams
Nelson
B.C
New York
Williams
Department of Trade and Commerce
Dominion
Ernest Narott
Montreal
Ross and MacDonald
Tornado Toll Mounts Across Five States
Devastating tornadoes swept five states killing at least 19 people and injuring hundreds. The storms struck Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas and Illinois from the tri state corner through the Illinois river valley. Multiple towns report fatalities including Southeast Kansas Jacksonville and Rushville with extensive damage and widespread disrupted communications.
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Columbus
Kas
Tristate
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Arkansas
Illinois River
Ilinois
Illinois
Jacksonville
Milinois River
Canadians Enter RAF Short Term Commissions From Canada
Ottawa reports that Canadians may now apply through the Department of National Defence for short term commissions in the Royal Air Force. The DND screens physical eligibility and the RAF accepts its decisions, replacing the former requirement to travel to England for medical testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Royal Air Force
Department of National Defence
Department
R.A.F
England
Senators to Probe Railway Issue in Canada
A 20 member senate committee will investigate Canada’s railway problems after a motion by Senator Black was adopted. The debate covered amalgamation, joint management, and potential savings of 75 million dollars, with leaders like Raoul Dan durand and Arthur Meighen weighing unified versus cooperative approaches.
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Ottawa
Canada
F. B. Black
Con
Westmoreland
C. P. Beaubien
Montarville
Senate
Edward Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Sir Edwards
Raoul Dandurand
Canadian National Railways
C.P.R
Arthur Meighen
British Railways
Dandurand
Sir Edward Beatty
C.P.E
Sir Edward
Fies
Snator Dandurand
C._NLR
Insurgents Advance In Spanish Civil War Push Toward Sea
Insurgents entered a second Catalan province with attacks reaching toward Gandesa and Lerida. Government troops retreated across the Pyrenees as thousands of refugees poured into France and were interned in frontier camps.
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Hendaye
France
Catalonia
Tarragona
Batla
Gandesa
Calaceite
Teruel
Caseras
Lerida
Barcelona
Pyrenees
Jaca
Hoepice de France
Shorter Hours for CN Railways Shops Workers in Canada
Telegraphic vote by union officials across coast to coast delays layoffs for 1800 CN rail shops workers in central and western regions by adopting an 18 day month for April and May. Atlantic region reinforces seniority rights with 300 workers to be laid off at Moncton and Rivière du Loup. News notes nationwide work shortage caused notices of 15 to 3 percent layoffs posted by CN management after failed curtailment talks.
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Ottawa
Cvast
Canadian National Railways
Central
Quebec
Point St. Charles
Verdun
Que
Atlantic
Moncton
N.B
Riviere du Loup, Que
Canada
Monceton
Vancouver
C.N.R
Traffic Law Enforcement Emphasized by Saskatoon Chief
Chief G M Donald urged strict driver examinations to improve traffic safety in Saskatoon. He argued enforcement of traffic laws matters more than criminal law, citing high accident tolls in Canada and the United States. He identified 16 to 20 as the riskiest age group and proposed college instruction for new drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
G. M. Donald
Donald
Canada
United States
RAF Flyers Die In Mid Air Collision At Scampton
Three Royal Air Force members died when two planes collided 500 feet above Scampton Lincolnshire. The deceased were Pilot Officer Tyrell of London Sergeant Davies from Leicestershire and Aircraftman 5Sco berg of Glamorgan.
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Lincoln
Eng
Scampton
Lincolnshire
Royal Air Force
Tyrell
London
Davies
Leicestershire
5Scoberg
Glamorgan
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Ball
Leeds Chamber of Commerce
Nam
Prairies
Mr. Farnalls
Toronto
Alec Lippay
Lippay
Britain
Rushville
Astoria
South Pekin
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