Appeal for Anglo German co operation in wartime unity
Sir Samuel Hoare urged Anglo German cooperation to fill the trenches dividing Europe and promised swift rearmament to make Britain a fortress against air attack. He defended the Munich declaration as key to peaceful relations and urged a national campaign for anti aircraft, air force buildup, gas masks, and trench refuges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clacton-on-Sea
England
Samuel Hoare
Europe
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Home Secretary
Britain
Hitler
Reich
Germany
Home Front
Herr Hitler
Kennedy urges peace and arms limit at Trafalgar Day
United States ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy told the Navy League dinner in London that democracies and dictatorships should bury differences and reestablish relations to avert world disaster from armament. He praised Prime Minister Chamberlain but warned history will judge his crisis decision. He urged restraint and a global push to reduce armaments and solve common problems.
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London
Joseph Kennedy
United States
Great Britain
Navy League
Kennedy
Chamberlain
Spring shows announced for western Canada venues
Sid W. Johns secretary of the Western Canada Association of Exhibitions released dates for the annual spring shows. Brandon runs the week of March 13 Saskatoon the week of March 20 Regina the week of March 27 Calgary the week of April 3 and Edmonton the week of April 10.
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Saskatoon
Western Canada
Sid W. Johns
Western Canada Association of Exhibitions
Brandon
Regina
Calgary
Edimonton
Winnipeg Mayor Endorses Czech Refugee Plan
Mayor John Queen of Winnipeg endorses proposals to settle Czechoslovakian refugees in Canada. He urged Canada and other civilized countries to provide asylum, stating that they should do all they can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
John Queen
Canada
No Tugs Required New York Queen Mary Departure
The Queen Mary, largest ship afloat, docked last week in perfect weather under her own power despite the New York harbor tugboat strike. The liner carried 1,401 passengers and $25,000,000 in gold from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
Europe
May Call Parliament Early In Canada This Fall
Rt Hon Ernest Lapointe disclosed the government considered calling parliament before Christmas though no decision was final. A fall session was not planned but an early regular session could be convened ahead of the King and Queen's summer visit. Progration timing depends on the trade agreement status. If held this fall, meeting would likely occur in late November.
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Ottawa
Ernest Lapointe
Canada
Washington
Lapointe
Canada’s First Entry At Grain Show In Chicago
Canada's first entry for the 1938 International Grain and Hay Show was made by H. A. Myers of Saskatchewan. The exhibit includes alfalfa seed samples grown this year on his White Fox farm, and the show runs November 26 to December 3 in connection with the International Livestock Exhibition.
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Chicago
Canada
H. A. Myers
Saskatchewan
Myers
White Fox
Lindbergh Receives German Eagle Decoration
Col Charles A Lindbergh was awarded Germany's Order of the German Eagle in Berlin by Field Marshal Hermann Goering during a reception hosted by U S ambassador Hugh Wilson. Goering said Hitler sent the honor to recognize Lindbergh's contributions to aviation, and Lindbergh accepted with a quiet “thank you” as he wore the medal.
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Berlin
Charles A. Lindbergh
Germany
Hermann Goering
Hugh Wilson
United States
Lindbergh
Goering
Moisture outlook varies across western provinces
A Prairie survey shows moisture conditions in Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba range from poor to excellent. Saskatchewan reports promising moisture while Manitoba notes a below normal fall and a dry spell. Alberta cites fair to favorable levels. Officials warn future rains before frost and spring moisture will shift the outlook.
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Winnipeg
Prairie
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Weather Bureau
Searle Grain Company, Limited
D. L. Campbell
Royal visit eyed to see Callander quintuplets
Dr Allan R Dafoe said King George VI and Queen Elizabeth might visit the Callander quintuplets during their Canadian trip next year. He suggested a stop at North Bay on the westbound or return journey to allow the royal couple to meet the five children, joking that the King should visit the quintuplets in place of ordinary subjects.
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Toronto
Allan R. Dafoe
Dionne
George
Elizabeth
Calander
Canada
Buffalo
North Bay
Callander
First Line of Defence Toronto Says Newfoundland Key Air Base
Sir Alfred Morine tells the Toronto Board of Trade that Newfoundland would serve as Canada’s first air defence. He warns a foreign navy that captures Newfoundland could use it to launch raids against cities beyond the St. Lawrence River.
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Toronto
Canada
Newfoundland
Alfred Morine
K.C
Toronto Board of Trade
St. Lawrence River
Alfred
Federal aid grants for fires aid Canadian towns
Federal grants of 25 000 dollars to the Canadian Red Cross for Fort Frances district fires and 15 000 to the municipality of St Luc de Matane Quebec were announced by Hon. Ernest Lapointe acting prime minister.
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Ottawa
Canadian Red Cross
Fort Frances
Ontario
St. Luc de Matane
Quebec
Ernest Lapointe
German plane sets trans Atlantic speed record
The Nordestern claimed the fastest crossing from New York to the Azores, landing at Horta after 11 hours 53 minutes flying at an average 324 kmh. D.N.B. announced the record.
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Berlin
Nordestern
New York
Azores
Horta
D.N.B
Halt in Arms Race Sought by Chamberlain Allies
Report from Havas News Agency says Prime Minister Chamberlain may seek a land and air arms limitation deal with Hitler after consulting with Neville Henderson in London. France and the United States reportedly back halting the arms race, with U.S. Ambassador Kennedy supporting limitation.
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London
Havas
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Hitler
Nevile Henderson
Germany
Berlin
France
United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
Navy League
Food Ship For Spain Sets Sail With Wheat Donation
The Canadian American freighter Erica Reed carries 70,000 bushels of wheat and other donated food clothing and medicines from New York to Spain starting October 30. The cargo totals 5 000 tons with Canadian and American donors settling loading in New York instead of Montreal.
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Regina
Spain
Erica Reed
New York
British Troops Subdue Arabs to Establish Order in Jerusalem
About 1000 Coldstream Guards entered Jerusalem’s old city through Damascus Gate and, after a four day Arab hold, subdued rebels with minimal British casualties. At least nine Arabs killed, 40 captured. two British constables wounded. Martial law proclaimed to aid 20,000 British troops amid uprisings by roughly 10,000 tribesmen. Proclamations warned residents to stay indoors as security operations continued.
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Jerusalem
Coldstream Guards
Old City
Damascus Gate
Mosque of
Omar
Bab Hatta
St. Stephen's Gate
Haifa
Nazareth
Tibering
Safed
Acre
Palestine
New City
Richard O'Connor
United Front Urged to Aid Western Farmer
Manitoba Premier John Bracken urged a united co operative front by merging the United Grain Growers and the Manitoba Pool Elevators into a Western Canada alliance. He spoke to 250 at the Manitoba Pool Elevators banquet in Winnipeg about marketing Canada’s surplus, tariff removal, and a December conference on western agriculture. Donald Cameron of Alberta outlined adult education work.
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Winnipeg
United Grain Growers
Manitoba Pool Elevators, Limited
Saskatchewan
Alberta
United Co-Operative Front
Western Canada
John Bracken
Manitoba
Manitoba Pool
Bracken
Canada
Western Wheat Pools
Prairie
United Farmers
Europe
P. F. Bredt
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Donald Cameron
University of Alberta Extension Department
Government Arsenal Ottawa and munitions costs debate
The Davis commission heard that building a Dominion government arsenal to meet Canada munitions needs would cost 30 to 35 million dollars. Major-General L R LaFleche testified that four destroyers, four minesweepers, 200 aircraft and stronger defence forces were bought instead. Ian Mackenzie said policy favored private manufacture for small arms.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Canada
Davis Commission
L. R. LaFleche
Ian Mackenzie
National Defence
Manitoba Pool Elevators Reports Strong Surplus and Growth
The Manitoba Pool Elevators board reports a net surplus of 728 000 dollars after expenses for the last year. Liquid working capital exceeds 800 000 dollars and 56 000 was paid to reduce terminal debt. The company now owns three terminals with 4 525 000 bushels capacity and operated 155 country elevators in Manitoba. Total receipts reach 18 035 921 bushels, about 27 percent of Manitoba deliveries.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Pool Elevators, Ltd
Pool Elevators
Manitoba
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Campbell
Cloes
Italy
Supreme Court
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Mussolini
Cotillo
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Columbus
Ohio
Springfield
Mass
G. E. Raithby
OAC
BS Beer
F. J. Archibald
GR. Bagg
L. T. Sonley
Montreal
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