Trans-Canada Air Line Ready By September
In the House of Commons Transport Minister D Howe outlined plans for a regular year round transcontinental service between Halifax and Vancouver with 48 hour London to Vancouver link and a 5 hour Halifax to Montreal time. The government aims to have the main line operational by September with a North Atlantic service to Ireland and Newfoundland within a year. Canada to hold 24 percent of the operating corporation with CNR underwriting the 5 million dollar capital stock and Winnipeg to Vancouver flying fields nearing completion.
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Jane
London
Vancouver
House of Commons
D. Howe
Canada
KR. B. Bennett
Halifax
Howe
Ireland
Newfoundland
Montreal
Toronto
trans-Canada
Scotia Junction
Imperial Airways
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Public Holiday Declared for Coronation Day
Ottawa proclaims Coronation Day a public holiday by proclamation. Fernand Rinfret says religious services may be on May 12 or the preceding Sunday and that defence forces will assist local celebrations. Salutes will be fired at provincial capitals and decorations planned for public buildings. In Ohio, Prof Moseley predicts a 46 year drought gap with heavy rain.
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Ottawa
Fernand Rinfret
House of Commons
Mr. Rinfret
Bowling Green
Ohio
Edwin L Moseley
Bowling Green State University
United States
Norman H. Davis in London Eyes World Peace Efforts
US Ambassador at large Norman H. Davis arrives in London for the sugar conference and to discuss world peace, disarmament, and economic cooperation with British leaders. He may resume Anglo-American tariff talks and press the president’s tariff-lowering aims while continuing negotiations on trade and non-intervention issues.
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London
Norman H. Davis
United States
Lemion
Roosevelt
Davis
Ramsay MacDonald
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Washington
William Ormsby-Gore
Runciman
Baron Tweedsmuir
Canada
White House
Britain
Semi-Home Rule in Bombay Crisis Hails Gandhi Strategy
Officials seek a bloodless resolution to an emerging Indian crisis with Mahatma Gandhi guiding the effort. Police and 58,000 troops attend the birth of semi home rule for 11 provinces as Pandit Nehru shapes the party stance, arguing elections in 11 provinces aim to wreck the new constitution. The plan envisions a Canadian style province with exclusive authority and ministerial responsibility, while the governor retains special powers.
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Ghandi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru
British India
Congress Party
Welcome Visitor Brings Warm Reception From Americans
The New York Herald-Tribune editorial on Lord Tweedsmuir praises his White House visit as a symbol of the deep affinity between Canada and the United States. It notes he speaks for the Canadian nation and reflects shared values, emphasizing Canadians are not foreigners to Americans despite past misunderstandings.
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New York
New York Herald-Tribune
Lord Tweedsmuir
White House
United States
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Capitol
Senate
Lindsey
Massey Receives Honorary LL D from Aberdeen University
Aberdeen University conferred an honorary degree of doctor of laws and literature upon Hon. Vincent Massey the Canadian high commissioner. Principal Dr W Hamilton Fyfe noted Massey’s achievements as Commonwealth leader and scholar.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen University
Vincent Massey
W. Hamilton Fyfe
Queen's University
Kingston
Ont
War Monument Memorial to Be Erected in Ottawa This Summer
The national war monument, created by the March brothers, has been finished in England for months. Works Minister Cardin told the House of Commons Ottawa will decide soon and the monument will be erected this summer likely in Connaught Square downtown, planned as a wide plaza.
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Ottawa
Cardin
House of Commons
March Brothers
England
Connaught Square
Secion
Creation of a Reserve Force for RCMP
Ottawa reports a proposal for a volunteer reserve of 300 men aged 18 to 40 to be called in emergencies or for training up to three months annually. The plan would cost about 80 thousand dollars yearly, far less than expanding the permanent RCMP. Critics label the idea civilian vigilantes or storm troopers and pressed for direct expansion of the regular force.
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Ottawa
Canada
Royal Mounted Police
House of Commons
C.C.F
Ernest Lapointe
A. A. Heaps
Winnipeg North
Laponte
R.C.M.P
Cc. G. McNeill
Vancouver North
T. C. Douglas
Weyburn
Italy Affirms Non Intervention Stance On Spain
Dino Alfieri Italian press minister declared Italy will abide by the 27 nation non intervention accord if other powers stay neutral. He said Italy’s attitude remains non intervention and that decisions of the London committee must be applied generally and equally. Volunteers’ departure is prohibited and will be rigorously enforced in Italy.
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Rome
Italy
Spain
Dino Alfieri
Mussolini
Count Ciano
London
Alfieri
Clash With Guerilla Troops Near Peshawar Kills 22
In the northwest frontier province a British expeditionary force suffered 22 deaths and 41 wounded after a major clash with guerilla troops led by the fakir of Ipi. The fighting followed weeks of operations against raids on villages as part of a holy war campaign.
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Peshawar
India
Ipi
Northwest
Frontier Province
Fakir
Mirali
Razmak
Dominion Moves to Seize Control of Arms Trade
The Dominion government introduces a bill amending the customs act to give the governor in council broad authority over all arms materials. It requires permits for exporters and transporters, imposes penalties for violations, and allows seizure of goods contravening regulations. Penalties range from fines of 50 dollars to 1000 dollars and imprisonment up to four years depending on value.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
J. L. Lissey
National Revenue
Tariff Cuts on Auto Parts and Hats as Furniture Rates Hold
Ottawa reports reduced tariffs on automotive parts to aid car, truck, and bus manufacturing. Free steel imports from Britain and the U.S. are allowed for certain car components. Furniture duties rise temporarily to aid the industry, with a two year review proposed. Hats and related shapes also see specific duty reductions in the announced changes.
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Ottawa
Finance
Charles Dunning
Proceedings of Commons
Tariff Board
United States
Dunning
Canada
Great Britain
Britain
Madrid Center Fights Signal Shift as War Rages Elsewhere
Government forces report dispersing insurgents in University City suburb while battles press the Guadalajara and Zaragoza sectors. Reports from Valencia claim 50 Italian planes join insurgents, with Madrid morale high as victories steady. Government advances threaten insurgent HQ at Saragossa and seize rail town Fl Soldado in Cordoba.
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Madrid
University City
Guadalajara
Zaragoza
Bay of Biscay
Febus
Valencia
Italy
Spain
Saragossa
Aragon Highway
Aragon
Cordoba
Soldado
Guardians of Peace: Tweedsmuir Praises Anglo American Bond
Washington.-Canada's governor general told 2,200 naval cadets at Annapolis that English speaking nations are guardians of liberty and peace. He asserted shared democracy ideals with the United States and noted the two powers are united in purpose. He reminded lawmakers of a common outlook on greatness, goodness, and global challenges.
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Washington
Canada
United States Navy
Annapolis
Lord Tweedsmuir
United States
Senate
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Sanseikai, Japanese Benevolent Association
Queen's Club London
Kay Stammers
Jean Saunders
Miss Stammers
Ontario
Guardians OF World Peace
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