Japanese Offensive Drives Chinese Back Near Peiping
Japanese forces announced a major new north China offensive driving Chinese units back along a 70 mile front south and southwest of Peiping. Some 60,000 Japanese reportedly routed eight Chinese divisions, as the Tientsin–Pukow corridor also moved toward Tsang chow. General Count Terauchi led operations with about 125,000 troops. Chinese rearguard withdrawals targeted Kiana river defenses and Paotingfu.
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Peiping
Peiping-Hankow
North China
Hopeh
Shansi
Shantung
Japan
Tientsin-Pukow
Tsangchow
Tientsin
Count Vichi Terauchi
Kuanhsien
Yungting River
Paotingfu
Kiana River
Yangting
Fengshan
Sun Lien-Chung
35Th
Arctic Patrol Sails South Aboard Nascopie
The eastern Arctic patrol aboard the Hudson's Bay Company ship Nascopie sails south inside the Arctic Circle on Davis Strait after 22 days in the region and 2200 miles traveled. They will reach Halifax on Sept 27 with stops along Baffin Island, Pond Inlet, and local sites observed by passengers.
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S.S. Nascopie
Davis Strait
Arctic
Arctic Circle
Hudson's Bay Company
Halifax
Baffin Island
Pond Inlet
Bylot Island
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Stresses Adult Education in Canada Says Munro
Dr. Henry F. Munro, Nova Scotia superintendent of education, told the Canadian Association for Adult Education that all provinces should recognize adult education as a major objective. He urged that learning continues after school ends and adult education become a vital force in Canadian life.
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Montreal
Department of Education
Canada
Henry F. Munro
Nova Scotia
Canadian Association For Adult Education
Crerar forecasts completion of BC Alberta highway link
Federal mines minister T A Crerar said the trans Canada highway segment from Golden to Canoe River was finished and the link between British Columbia and Alberta would be completed some time next year. An extra $42,000 will be spent on the Big Bend section to connect BC with Alberta.
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Vancouver
T. A. Crerar
British Columbia
Alberta
Golden
Canoe River
Big Bend
Ethiopia Still Resisting Occupation in Exile Letter
Exiled Emperor Haile Selassie told the League of Nations from England that Ethiopia continues to resist Italy's occupation. He said Italian troops hold only strategic points while Italy claims full dominion.
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Geneva
Haile Selassie
League of Nations
Italy
England
Negus
League
Ethiopia
Heavy Apple Loss in Annapolis Valley Gales
Nova Scotia apple growers report about 600 000 barrels lost valued at 1 500 000 dollars after two gales. Annapolis Kings and Hants counties each estimate 40 percent of apples on trees destroyed. About 150 000 barrels shipped overseas and another 150 000 stored before the storm.
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Halifax
Annapolis Valley
Nova Scotia
Annapolis
Kings and Hants
Mediterranean Naval-Power Pact Keeps Watch on Pirates
Britain and France have mobilized a strong naval and air armada under the Nyon accord to deter pirate submarines in the Mediterranean. Italy stalls, seeking parity with nine signatories before joining the patrol, while Geneva outlines continue to finalize the force structure and coordination. Foreign Secretary Eden declares the piracy halted and the sea secured, as Delbos resists reassembling the nine powers over Italian demands.
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Geneva
Chima
Spain
League of Nations
Juan Negrin Brand
Italy
United States
League of Far Eastern
Negrin
Maxim Litvinoff
League
Campeador
Cape Bon
Tunisia
Suetta
Wellington Koo
Council
Nyon
Yvon Delbos
London
Great Britain
France
Mediterranean
Havas
Glorious
Eden
Delbos
Hood
Senator Farris Urges Larger Canadian Population at Vancouver
At the Canadian Chamber of Commerce convention in Vancouver Senator J W de B Farris urged a population three or four times current levels. He stated foundations had been laid for such growth and called for steps to increase Canada's population.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Vancouver
J. W. de B. Farris
Canada
Smuts Sees No War Likelihood Yet Urges Precautions
General Jan Smuts in Standerton says war unlikely for years but urges South Africa to strengthen defence. He states government's policy is peace yet warns against sitting idle while nations arm. He adds the armaments race is mostly for self defense and dismisses war rumors.
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Standerton
Transvaal
South Africa
Jan Smuts
British Columbia Agricultural Show crowns multiple breed winners
James Turmer of Vancouver Island won the grand championship for Short horn bulls with Royal Leader. Princeton Publican from the Duke of Windsor’s E.P. ranch near High River took second. Princeton Quinlan from the same ranch won the senior cow grand championship. Mrs. Agnes Steele of Neptune Sask captured both junior Ayrshire championships. R. N. Hunter of Winnipeg and J. A. Higginson & Sons of Sardis BC shared Southdown and Shropshire honors, while A. C. Weir of Aberdeen Sask claimed York shire ribbons.
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Winnipeg
J. A. Higginson and Sons
Sardis
B.C
Southdown
Hunter
A. C. Weir
Aberdeen
Sask
Yorkshire
Irrigation Dams Plan Moves in Southern Alberta
The Alberta government seeks federal approval for irrigation dam construction and community pastures in a drought area under the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act. The projects, costing over 200000 dollars, are before Federal Agriculture Minister J. G. Gardiner for approval.
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Edmonton
Drouth
Alberta
J. G. Gardiner
Royal Commission on Dominion Provincial Relations to Act Independently
Prime Minister Mackenzie King said the royal commission will have a free hand to establish its own organization and appoint counsel and experts. Under Hon. Newton Wesley Rowell, five members will begin work once provinces submit their terms, aiming to avoid government interference.
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Ottawa
Royal Commission On Dominion
Mackenzie King
Newton Wesley Rowell
Ontario
New American Liner Bids Opened for North Atlantic Service
The United States maritime commission expects construction to start soon on a new world class liner to replace the Leviathan. Three bids were received for a twin screw mail passenger and cargo vessel of about 34000 tons at load draft, 723 feet long, 92 feet beam, 22 knots, with capacity for 1200 passengers and 630 crew.
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Washington
United States Marine Commission
North Atlantic
German Colony Issue Sparks Cross-Atlantic Debate
London’s News Chronicle questions South Africa’s high commissioner Charles Te Water on colonial restoration. Te Water’s personal views spark debate in Montreal and London about Germany’s war lost colonies and possible conference to review colonial status and international control.
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London
News Chronicle
Charles Te Water
Te Water
Montreal
South Africa
Germany
Morning Post
The
Daily Herald
Feeder Freight Policy Expanded for Prairie Stock Movement
Ottawa extends feeder freight and feeder purchase policies to more municipalities and to sheep. Refunds apply to cattle, lambs, and ewes moved from drought areas in the three prairie provinces to eastern Canada and British Columbia. Purchases at Carberry reserve and at feeder shows are covered, with eastern buyers eligible to travel west for specified cattle and sheep.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Prairie Provinces
Canada
James Gardiner
Drouth
Carberry
Man
Manitoba
British Columbia
Grouth
Kang
Eastern Canada
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw Presses Ottawa on Water Shortage Action
The Moose Jaw city council urged the Dominion government to intervene in the water shortage. The council wired federal authorities asking action to tap the South Saskatchewan River 70 miles northwest of Moose Jaw. A decision on the matter may come soon.
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Ottawa
Moose Jaw
South Saskatchewan
Attack on British Ship Hendaye Reported by Insurgent Forces
The British steamship Hillfern, a 1500 ton tanker, escaped unscathed after an insurgent trawler and a war plane attacked off Hendaye France. The aircraft reportedly skimmed the deck and fired machine guns aiming to ignite the oil cargo.
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Hendaye
France
Hillfern
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