South Africa Resists Return of Southwest Africa to Germany
A large portion of South Africans in Southwest Africa oppose any move to transfer the territory to Germany. Union officials warn the region is politically and economically tied to the Union. Defence Minister Oswald Pirow vows the Union would resist and possibly fight if needed.
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Windhoek
Southwest Africa
Germany
Union of South Africa
Oswald Pirow
Union
League of Nations
Czechoslovakia
South Africa
Daladier Sees Mutual Respect With Germany and Italy
Premier Daladier told the Radical Socialist congress that Germany and France could find an understanding based on mutual esteem leading to loyal collaboration. He said France would align policy with a new European situation and seek greater outlet in the colonial empire rather than contest Nazi leadership on the continent and expects an entente with Italy.
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Marseille
Daladier
Radical- Socialist
Germany
France
Europe
Italy
Alberta hail insurance payouts to Calgary farmers begin
Alberta farmers will receive hail insurance claims payments from the hail insurance board. F A Hennig reports cheques for 1,800 farmers, ranging from a few dollars to 2000, cover half the total due with the rest to be mailed April 1 next year under the Act. Collections exceed expectations as farmers cooperate.
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Calgary
Alberta
Hail Insurance Board
F. A. Hennig
Mr. Hennig
French Ambassador Decorated by Germany in Berlin
Retiring French ambassador Andre Francois-Poncet received the German Order of the Eagle in Berlin marking the first French honor since 1936. He has been appointed envoy to Italy.
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Berlin
Andre Francois-Poncet
Hitler
Italy
National Cheese Week Observed in Canada
The Agriculture Department bulletin notes National Cheese Week in Canada from November 7 to November 12. The event, inaugurated by the Dairy Industry of Canada, aims to call attention to the advantages of cheese as a food item.
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Ottawa
Canada
Agriculture Department
Dairy Industry of
British American trade talks resume after UK communication
Negotiations for a British American trade treaty, previously stalled, appear to have restarted as a communication from the United Kingdom government arrived.
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Washington
United Kingdom
Stimulating Trade Through Global Prosperity
Sir Edward Beatty urged expansion of trade with Russia Germany and Italy arguing economic progress abroad is key to universal peace. He warned Germany's plans may falter and jokingly proposed an advertising mission to Berlin to boost German consumer demand within six months.
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Toronto
Edward Beatty
Russia
Germany
Italy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Sir Edward
Chamberlain
Hitler
Berlin
Nazi Pressure On Jews In Germany Grows Steadily
Nazi pressure to force Jews from businesses and Germany increases as reports claim Jewish migrants faced heavy emigration taxes and asset confiscation. Banks and dry goods stores are Aryanized through boycotts, while the 25 percent capital flight tax drives large wealth losses, leaving emigrants with minimal funds.
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Berlin
Germany
Antwerp
Mackenzie King’s 30th Anniversary in Politics
Ottawa notes mark thirty years since Mackenzie King entered Canadian political life as Liberal member for North Waterloo in 1908. He joined Laurier’s cabinet after election and had earlier served as deputy minister of labor before becoming a parliamentarian at 33. He is now on holiday in Kingston Jamaica.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Kingston
Jamaica
King
North Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier
House of Commons
Roosevelt Says Peace by Fear Has No Lasting Quality
President Roosevelt denounces nations that suppress liberty and use war threats to pursue ends. He warns the United States will defend the Western Hemisphere and push disarmament talks, condemning peace by fear and force as incompatible with lasting global stability. He urges a good neighbor policy, treaty sanctity, and restraint from strident ambitions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Western Hemisphere
Oval Room
White House
New York Herald Tribune
Munich
Germany
Italy
Judge John Canon and disarmament discourse cited
The speaker argues that discussions should lead to real disarmament and that the US must avoid imposing its government while protecting its way of life. He emphasizes that the Western Hemisphere should find its own interrelated salvation through shared experience and efforts.
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United States
Western Hemisphere
Drive Against Arabs Haifa Palestine Causes Big British Offensive
British troops launched the largest Palestine operation since reinforcements arrived, driving against Arab rebels in Acre and Galilee. After a day of campaigning authorities said the rebels were on the run. A village showed mangled masonry after firing on troops and General Evetts urged peace or continued resistance. Sabotage to communications appeared widespread, with officers suspecting foreign technicians, possibly Germans, aiding the Arabs.
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Haifa
Palestine
Acre
Galilee
J. W. Evetts
All Records Broken in Alberta Vehicle Registrations
Car registrations in Alberta including passenger cars and motor trucks total 102,845 so far this year, per the provincial secretary’s department. The previous peak of 100,000 occurred in 1928-29.
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Edmonton
Alberta
British leftist John Strachey released from Ellis Island
John Strachey, British leftist author and lecturer, was released from Ellis Island under a $500 bond and a injunction to deliver no lectures. He had been detained since entry with an invalid passport visa.
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New York
John Strachey
Ellis Island
United States
Missing Chauffeur Sought After $200,080 Jewel Theft
Police in eight states search for a chauffeur believed to have vanished with a fortune in jewels worth $200,080 belonging to a wealthy New York employer. The case prompts a wide-state manhunt and coordinated investigations.
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New York
Japanese Woman Passes Bar Examinations in California
Miss Chiyoko Sakamoto 26 year old secretary became Pacific coast first Japanese woman lawyer after passing the state bar exams. She studied law at night for four years while working days in a Japanese firm. Born in California.
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Los Angeles
Chiyoko Sakamoto
Pacific Coast
Miss Sakamoto
California
West farmers demand fair minimum wheat price from east
United Farmers of Manitoba at Brandon convention urge continuation of the federally guaranteed minimum price for wheat. call for tariff removal and a wheat research institute. Resolution argues western producers helped sustain eastern industries for 60 years and denies asking favors, insisting on equal rights and shared public policy costs.
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Brandon
Man
Mitchell Hepburn
Ontario
Leopold Macaulay
United Farmers of Manitoba
Manitoba
Canada
Canadian Wheat Board
A Wilson
Pilot Mound
Bank of Canada
Western Canada
Dominion
Thomas Turnbull
Winnipeg
Northern
Fort William
Hepburn
Macaulay
Wheat Board
Eastern Canada
Mr. Turnbull
J. L. Brown
Liberal M.P
Lisgar
United Grain Growers, Limited
Canada urged to strengthen her defences
Toronto reports the defence committee of the Canadian Corps warns Canada must not lag in self protection as a state of emergency exists. The committee urges immediate action and broad public cooperation while cautioning against contractor enrichment and parliamentary delays. Victoria speaker Fortt claims BC coast defences are up to date and adequate with anti aircraft guns and coastal batteries.
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Toronto
Canadian Corps
Canada
Dominion
Victoria
British Columbia
British Empire
P. L. Fortt
R.C.A
Vancouver Island
England
Czechoslovakia Accepts Arbitration Offer on Budapest Dispute
Czechoslovakia accepted Hungary’s proposal for Italy and Germany to arbitrate the territorial border with Hungary. Prague and Budapest still differ on occupation procedures, which Hungary calls unacceptable. The move signals progress toward peaceful negotiations, with Germany and Italy named as potential arbiters.
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Budapest
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Italy
Germany
Prague
Foreign Office
Ottawa Air Mail Postage Reduces Rates for Newspapers
The post office announced a reduction in air mail rates for newspapers and periodicals sent to northern districts lacking surface mail service. Effective November 1, the rate is one cent for two ounces or fraction thereof, with publishers and newsdealers able to base charges on total mailing weight. Many reductions reach 50 percent.
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Ottawa
Unemployed Toronto Men to Be Absorbed on Ontario Farms
Under the Dominion provincial youth training scheme unemployed single men without homes or municipal relief will be absorbed on Ontario farms. Hon. Eric Cross, welfare minister, announced after talks with Premier Hepburn and labor minister Hon. N. O. Hipel.
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Toronto
Ontario
Dominion
Eric Cross
Hepburn
N. O. Hipel
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