Wheat farmer in best position for eight years
Ottawa reports the Canadian wheat farmer remains in the strongest position in eight years despite a falling market. Government officials and western MPs note a large in-store stock and possible large crop, with hopes of 75 cents to $1 per bushel spurring rehabilitation of farms and reduced relief costs.
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Ottawa
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Europe
Agriculture
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United States
Argentina
Brazil
France
Russia
India
United Kingdom
Canada
Seaboard
West
Saskatchewan
E. E. Perley
Qu’Appelle
Gordon Ross
Lib
Moose Jaw
Royal Visit to France Trapped in Forest Fire
Royal visit plans for June 28 describe King George VI and Queen Elizabeth entering France by royal yacht Victoria and Albert. Boulogne honors will accompany the vessel and a guard details secure bridges and signals en route to Paris. In Port Arthur a logging crew survives a forest blaze as Ole Swanson dies amid flames while Helme Olafson recalls shelter in a creek attack.
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Paris
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
France
Victoria and Albert
North Sea
Boulogne
Georges Bonnet
Eric Phipps
Albert Lebrun
Genarmes
Guard Mobile
Port Arthur
Helme Olafson
Olafson
Heron Bay
Ole Swanson
Swanson
Radio License Fees Handed to Veterans Plan Discussed
Hon. C. G. Power told the House of Commons that a plan to shift Canada radio license fee collection to war veterans was considered. He said veterans could form a corporation to seek a government contract and collect all radio license fees, a idea discussed with Hon. C. D. Howe who favored it.
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Ottawa
Canada
C. G. Power
House of Commons
Howard Green
Vancouver South
Power
C. D Howe
Mine Tragedy Claims God’s Lake Worker James Law
Four tons of rock catastrophically toppled at the God's Lake mine crushing James Henry Law formerly of Prairie River Lask causing instant death. An inquest will be held. He leaves a widow and two children.
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Gods Lake
James Henry Law
Prairie River
Lask
God's Lake
Winni
Empire Day Royal Concert Appeals Thousands at Albert Hall
More than 8,000 people cheered the king and queen as they arrived at Albert Hall to hear a choir of 2,000 voices from Scotland Ireland Wales and the dominions sing in a royal Empire Day concert that was broadcast across the empire.
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London
Albert Hall
Scotland
Eire
Wales
Dominions
Empire
Chinese Hold Ground Near Mengcheng Amid Lunghai Drive
Ten thousand Chinese troops escaping Suchow regroup near Mengcheng in Anhwei to mount resistance inland as Japan presses along the Lunghai railroad toward Hankow. Japanese claims of imminent destruction contrast with Chinese reports of a heavy counteroffensive inland.
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Shanghai
Japan
Suchow
China
Mengcheng
Anhwei
Lunghai
Hankow
Kaifeng
Attempted Kidnapping Probe Near Lord Nuffield
Police held 50 year old John Bruce Thornton on a charge of attempting to kidnap Viscount Nuffield the motor millionaire. Thornton was arrested at Lord Nuffield's Cowley works and police guarded Huntercombe manor. Authorities seized the 11 ton yacht Pierette tied to Thornton and anchored on the Thames near Ipswich.
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Oxford
Eng
John Bruce Thornton
Viscount Nuffield
Lord Nuffield
Huntercombe
Henley
Thornton
Cowley
Morris Motor Company
British Freighter Thorpehall Sunk Near Valencia Port
The British freighter Thorpehall was struck by insurgent bombs near El Grao Valencia and sank after four bombs were dropped four hitting directly. An officer and one crewman were rescued before sinking. The Thorpehall had earlier figured in Bilbao blockade actions and required British warship assistance on several occasions amid ongoing Spanish hostilities.
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Valencia
Spain
el Grao
Bilbao
Grave Czech Crisis Deepens on German Border
Berlin reports the border tension between Germany and Czechoslovakia has worsened with repeated Czech airspace violations. German officials protest to Praha while observers warn of possible German ultimatum as Sudeten troop massing escalates. Berlin papers echo fears of an explosion and insist no violation is tolerated.
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Berlin
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Berliner Tageblatt
Ernest Eisenlohr
Praha
Kamil Krofta
Deutsches Nachrichten Buero
D.N.B
Sisenlohr
Sudeten
Budget Delay Tied to U S Trade Treaty Inclusion
Ottawa reports delay in presenting the budget as the government seeks to include, if possible, the revised trade treaty with the United States. Finance Minister Charles Dunning said the objective may be reached. He noted Saskatchewan election timing does not affect the budget. Kingston Jamaica reports three new deaths in labor riots raising total to six after workers clashed at Caymanas estates.
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Ottawa
United States
Charles Dunning
House of Commons
Saskatchewan
Dunning
J. A. Stewart
Leeds
Kingston
Jamaica
Caymanas
Ottawa Hearing Explores Dominion Provincial Social Service Pact
Miss Charlotte Whitton for the Canadian Welfare Council urges a Dominion provincial partnership in social services before the Rowell commission. She advocates coordinated control of settlement and depopulation, a Dominion social board for insurance like benefits, and administration of welfare services tied to gainful occupation.
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Ottawa
Rowell
Dominion
Charlotte Whitton
Canadian Welfare Council
Commission
Miss Whitton
Grouth
Prairies
Dominion Social Board
Livestock Ministers Conference Postponed in Manitoba
Manitoba minister D L Campbell says a conference of livestock ministers from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta will be held shortly after the Saskatchewan election. The parley, once tentatively set for last week, has been postponed in Winnipeg. June date adjustments announced.
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D. L. Campbell
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Winnipeg
Guards Crown Jewels London
Field Marshal Sir Claud Jacob the new constable of the Tower of London received the golden keys and assumed responsibility for Britain’s crown jewels. The priceless regalia will be guarded day and night at the ancient fortress.
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London
Tower of London
Claud Jacob
Great Britain
Old Tower
Fishermen Ready Arms to Repel Japanese Naval Presence
Fishermen led by Captain E Shields and Pacific Coast Codfish Co threaten armed response to alleged Japanese encroachment in Bering Sea. Secretary-treasurer Fisherman George W Shields says two dozen rifles and ammunition are being prepared for ships Sophie Christensen and Charles R Wilson. Alaskan Union joins Mt McKinley and La Merced reinforcements as 15 Japanese boats near US shores are reported.
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Seattle
George W. Shields
Pacific Coast Codfish Co
Capt
E. Shields
Bering Sea
Shields
Sophie Christensen
Charles R. Wilson
Alaskan Fishermen's Union
Mt. McKinley
la Merced
Alaska
William Hicker
Union
United States
Egmont Arrives in England Weighs Avon Castle Stay
The Earl of Egmont and his countess, Alberta ranchers, arrived aboard the Empress of Britain in Southampton. They plan several months in the United Kingdom and will tour the country. He remains undecided about taking his seat in the House of Lords, deferring to his wife on the Avon castle settlement, while holding a return ticket to Canada.
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Southampton
Earl of Egmont
Avoncastle
Egmont
Hampshire
Lord Egmont
United Kingdom
House of Lords
Avon Castle
Canada
Legion Plea for National Unity in Canada
The Canadian Legion urged national unity before the Rowell commission, calling for a strengthened central government and a constitutional review. Col C Basil Price urged a strong federal authority to bind provinces, protect minority rights, and preserve civil liberties including free speech and an independent judiciary.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian Legion
Legion
Rowell Commission
Col. C. Basil Price
Montreal
Royal Air Force Ready To Meet The Test Of War
Chamberlain declares the Royal Air Force ready to meet tomorrow's test of war as MPs clash over an inquiry into air armament progress. Dalton accuses lack of Dominion cooperation while Wood notes Nu fitness will push production. USA firms schedule talks in Britain.
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Royal Air Force
London
Chamberlain
Great Britain
House of Commons
Hugh Dalton
Canada
Dominions
Kingsley Wood
Viscount Nufield
North America
Kingsley
United States
England
Chambeers
Britain
Cerlain
Ottawa
Essential Commodities Bill Moves In Parliament
A bill to legalize purchase of essential commodities for defence needs was given first reading in the House of Commons. The measure covers food for humans and animals, fertilizers, and petroleum products, with the Board of Trade empowered to monitor stocks and provide financial or direct acquisition support. A war reserve fund would cover costs and stored supplies may be used in peace without further Parliament approval.
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London
John Simon
House of Commons
Board of Trade
Jehis
Rament
Tokyo Budget Moves To Back 1940 Olympic Plans
The Tokyo municipal assembly approved a budget of 6,649,700 to cover hosting costs for the 1940 Olympics. Funds are earmarked for an Olympic village, a main stadium, a cycling stadium, indoor sports hall, and a swimming stadium.
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Tokyo
New Japanese Minister to Canada Presented Credentials
Baron Shah Tomii, new Japanese minister to Canada, presented his credentials to Lord Tweedsmuir, governor general. The Emperor accredited him as envoy extraordinary to navy and minister plenipotentiary to Canada.
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Ottawa
Baron Shah Tomii
Canada
Lord Tweedsmuir
Japan
Navy
Plenipoten
Miner Dies in Ontario Mine Accident
Ivan Booth aged 38, a native of Biggar Saskatchewan, died at the Wright Hargaves gold mine in Kirkland Lake Ontario when a rock fell on his head as he worked on the 2,700 foot level. He is survived by his widow and two children.
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Kirkland Lake
Ont
Ivan Booth
Biggar
Sask
Wright-Hargaves
Booth
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