Italian Troops Held In Readiness Near Padua
Italian forces command wartime orders for army navy and air forces north of Padua with 75 000 men prepared to march into Austria on short notice amid European diplomacy. Port Trieste naval squadron departs as Vienna hosts talks on possible intervention while German influence draws sharp editorial scrutiny.
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England Endures Heavy Rain and Storm Chaos
London and across England faced torrential rain and thunder storms ending a long drought. Streets flooded with several inches of water, transport halted as underground and surface trains were disrupted. Lightning struck Hammersmith Bridge causing a fire in cables, a suburban hall ignited by a thunderbolt, and numerous homes, shops, and buildings flooded or damaged.
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Britain Farm Policy Boosting Domestic Production Questioned
In Oxford England Stanley Bruce Australian high commissioner challenged Britain’s policy to boost domestic production. He warned it raises serious questions for the overseas empire while urging that Britain ensure healthy agriculture and seek full dominion cooperation. He envisioned Britain as the center of a network of agricultural nations, trading processed goods for dominion exports.
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World Wheat Shortage Report Signals Global Strain
A British statistics brief notes a 150 million bushel drop in domestic wheat consumption, with UK reserves likely kept for next season. Weather and other conditions sharply reduce global production, pushing prices up and threatening supply in many wheat producing countries. Strong demand from Canada and Argentina may be needed to cover shortfalls.
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Danube
Russia
United Kingdom
Uda
Dominion Agricultural Credit Corp Moves to Aid Stock Breeders
Regina heard a policy decision by the Dominion Agricultural Credit Corporation to advance funds to stock breeders and farmers to feed and winter young cattle. The plan aims to place 5 000 to 10 000 cattle on feeder farms chiefly in Saskatchewan and Alberta, alleviating feed and cash shortages across the three western provinces.
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Stettler
Alta
Famine in Russia urged aid after shock death toll
Montreal mission seeks public support to aid famine victims in Russia. Dr E Ammiends, secretary of the international aid committee, says less than five million have died since 1933, with a predicted worse famine to come. Clegyman Western Canada interest grows as grain surplus may be sent.
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Russia
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Wnal Aid Committee
Canada
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Odessa
Indian to Become Priest in Oblate Order
Cree Indian Patrick Mercredi, born in Normandia, Alberta, completes studies in France and returns to join the Oblate order. He has studied at Indian schools in the Mackenzie district, Edmonton, and St Laurent, Manitoba, and will be ordained by Mgr Breynat in Monts real.
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Alberta
Desertlike conditions hit southwestern Manitoba crops
The Manitoba department of agriculture reports a drought extends across a 20 to 40 mile strip along the border with scarce good grain. Soil drifting grasshoppers and hot winds have withered crops while forecasts warn wheat may yield five to ten bushels per acre and oats and barley seed quantities are fragile. In contrast, northern and eastern Manitoba show sharp improvement with good conditions but still need more rain.
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Red River Valley
Japan demands definite Moscow reply on railway issue
Tokyo says Japan has sent a final offer to Moscow seeking a yes or no decision on the transfer of the Chinese Eastern Railway in Manchukuo. The spokesman warned that Moscow's answer could end or renew prolonged talks after 13 months, risking Russo Japanese strain or a swift settlement.
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Minimum wage order in British Columbia affects workers
The board of industrial relations sets wage scales for wholesale and retail workers in British Columbia. Under the plan every adult employee earning 40 hours or more per week would receive 15 dollars weekly, with variations for under 40 hours. Youths 18 to 21 see graduated rates by employment period, culminating at 12.75 per week until age 21.
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Mercai
British Columbia
Board of Industrial Relat
German Minister Recalled Over Vienna Negotiations
Berlin recalled Herr Reith the German minister to Austria for negotiating in Vienna without Berlin's consent. Reports say he conducted talks that helped end the Ballhausplatz siege while Emil Fey, still a prisoner, allegedly asked for assurances that Nazi plotters would reach the border safely. Reith is said to have acted personally to prevent bloodshed.
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Pool Payment Details From Alberta Wheat Pool 1933-34
Pool payments mailed to participating members report final cash payments per bushel for No 1 Hard at 68.217 cents and No 1 Northern at 65.063 cents, with initial 1934-35 pool deliveries set temporarily at 35 cents per bushel. The aggregate total and some figures were not announced.
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Russians as potential target for Alaska bomber mission
May go to Russia or Siberia as goodwill move for the 10 U S army bombers stationed in Fairbanks Alaska for three weeks. Lieut Col Henry Arnold says extensive aerial photographic work and military surveys will occupy the airmen. Plans for a possible Bering Sea flight await War Department approval.
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Alaska
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Europe Holds Breath Over Austria Crisis After Dollfuss Death
European capitals react with tension as Austria loses independence after Dollfuss assassination. Paris, Rome, London, and Berlin monitor implications while Vatican mourns, and Mussolini era groups in Italy string into wartime mood amid fears of German involvement and shifts with the Little Entente.
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Made Clean Sweep Stock From Prince Of Wales takes honors
Saskatoon fair shows H R H Prince of Wales farm High River swept herd classes in Shorthorn cattle. Individual class grands went to FH Deas Con Unionville Ontario for male and female seniors. EP ranch led juniors with reserve grand in two age groups and top two-year-old females. Dut Can Campbell Farms Ontario earned reserve female while TA Russell Downsview Ontario claimed senior reserve male.
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Downsview
Federal Provincial Drift Cooperation Sought
Dr E S Hopkins of the Ottawa Dominion experimental farm on a Prairie survey planned talks with Western agricultural officials. He discussed soil drifting with J H Evans deputy minister of agriculture in Manitoba during his visit here.
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Doeminion
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
J. H. Evans
Manitova
Prairie trip for a 2500 mile, English bicycle ride
RoW Lommadieu travels from Riverhead New York to Gary through Welland Ontario, across the Peace Bridge in a specially built English bicycle. The route covers Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan and part of Alberta. The bike features a free-wheeling system to ease hill climbing.
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Alberta
Plans On Silver Anniversary Of King George And Queen Mary
Acting Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin said that arrangements for the silver anniversary celebration next year will be outlined in an official announcement. The plan is to present details in the house before it rises for the summer vacation.
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