Soviet Army Prepared to Resist Japanese Attacks on Borders
Moscow reports the Soviet army remains defensive on the Manchoukuo border while the public is urged to readiness for emergency. Mass meetings and editor letters pledge loyalty to defend the Fatherland, with sailors and troops signaling possible mobilization and promises of harsh action against aggressors.
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Moscow
Manchoukuo
Russia
Korea
Biteria
Mapa
Far Eastern
Germany
Far East
Svee
Changkufeng Heights
Tuas
Atatesem
Samnce
Soviet Union
Siberia
Japanese Korea
Manchouku
Golfers to lounge at Green Gables in Prince Edward Park
The mines and resources department announced a summer program for visitors to Prince Edward Island national park. Golfers will lounge tea and change in the farmhouse at Green Gables, the setting from Anne of Green Gables. An old barn beside the farmhouse will be turned into locker rooms and a professional loop.
Accident to German Plane near Hora Azores
An experimental German flight from the United States to the Azores crashed into a yacht during approach near Hora Azores. All crew survived. In Quebec Premier Dupeleson refuted claims of fascist danger, calling it a myth at a press conference.
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Hora
Azores
Norwind
United States
Ayary
Quebec
Dupleasio
Secrets Act Charge Is Accused Of Securing Shell Plans
Robinson Walker, a London clothing merchant, was arraigned in police court on charges under the Official Secrets Act. He is accused of obtaining shell cap plans for a foreign power, identified as Soviet Russia, via a Vickers Armstrong official. Walker was remanded until August 12 after a brief hearing.
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Shell London
Robinson Walker
Vincent Evans
Soviet
Russia
Walker
Vickers-Armatrong
Evans
Vickers-Armstrong
John Birch
Cap
Birch
W Ker
London
Stowaway Bobby Stap Sets Sea Ride Record Quest
Thirteen year old Bobby Stap of New York, dubbed the Stowaway Magellan, travels aboard Grace Line ship Santa Elena toward a free ride record near the world’s circumference. Located at Curacao during a 16 day cruise, he completes a 20 168 nautical mile trek on the cuff. The youngster has made four stowaway trips in months, including two Atlantic round trips and a Savannah voyage. He returns home August 15.
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New York
Bobby Stap
Magellan
Caribbean
Grace Line
Globe
Savannah
Terrorism in Palestine Demands Calm Amid Fatal July Toll
An official July tally records 210 deaths in Palestine with Arabs 148, Jews 60 and two British soldiers. A British serviceman killed after being wounded near Nablus. brigands slain in a cited skirmish. Kidnappers threaten further harm unless ransom payments continue, having collected about 35000 in recent days.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Nablus
Calgary Wheat Outlook Warns of Low World Prices
Lew Hutchinson, chairman of the Alberta wheat pool, warned Calgary service club members that world wheat supply may outstrip demand. He said production this year could exceed 1928 by at least 200 million bushels, suggesting prices may stay weak.
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Calgary
Lew Hutchinson
Chaiman
Alberta Wheat Pool
Hutchinson
Queen’s University Head May Serve on Ontario Cancer Commission
Reported that a head from Queen’s University is likely to serve on Ontario's proposed Cancer Commission. The panel will investigate formulas and cures in use across the province, under the government plan.
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Queen's University
Cancer Commission
Ontario
Fires Destroy Doukhobor Buildings Near Nelson B C
Two adjacent Doukhobor structures burned within 24 hours in British Columbia near Nelson. The Thrums church suffered about 600 dollars in loss and the Pass Creek school, an older building, faced roughly 2 000 dollars to replace. Police view arson as likely, noting delays in reporting by residents.
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Nelson
B.C
Collumbia
Thrums
Here
Pass Creek
8. G. Barber
Crop Outlook In Canada Says Rapid Maturation
Dominion bureau telegram notes western grain maturing too fast for optimum filling while rust damage is reduced. Drought persists in British Columbia with light yields expected. Prairie harvest underway and to become general within 10 days to two weeks, as eastern Canada gets heavy rainfall recently and warm dry conditions from the lakes westward.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
British Columbia
Use of American steel in Norwegian marine work grows fast
The article notes that Norwegian marine construction increasingly relies on American iron and steel products. It highlights rising imports, supplier interest, and potential economic effects on shipyards and related industries as demand accelerates.
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Norway
Franco Defends Albarracin as Madrid Pressures Teruel Front
In Hendaye Franco’s forces shift air squadrons from the Ebro line to shield Albarracin west of Teruel amid a new Spanish government offensive. Insurgents rush trenching and fortifications while racing to counteract government gains on the Ebro and Catalonia fronts as Barcelona forces hold westward positions.
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Hendaye
France
Teruel
Manco
Ebro
Albarrec
Alarracin
Franco
Spai
Catalonia
Albarracin
Barcelona
Mexico rejects US arbitration on expropriated farmlands
Cordell Hull to Mexican ambassador states US proposals of July 21 to submit the dispute to arbitration over indemnification for farm lands expropriated since August 30, 1927. Mexico favors two party talks, calls arbitration unnecessary and unlawful, while urging prompt payment. Hull asserts international law supports compensation and payment.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Cordell Hull
Washington
Francisco Castillo Najera
Ten Rochester youths plan nonstop NYC to San Francisco relay
Ten Rochester high school track athletes plan a nonstop relay from New York City to San Francisco. They will start around August 15, run in relays 24 hours daily behind a trailer, and aim to reach the Golden Gate in 17 days. Berlin reports two Czechoslovak planes violated the German frontier near Glatz, likely taking photographs.
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New York
San Francisco
Rochester
N.Y
New York City
Golden Gate City
Ottawa Minister Plans Europe Trip and Glasgow Visit
Ottawa’s Honourable W D Ealer minister of trade and commerce prepares a late week departure for Europe and the United Kingdom. He will sail this week and attend the Glasgow exhibition during his continental visit.
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Ottawa
W. D. Ealer
Trade and Commerce
United Kingdom
Europe
Glasgow
Anti Jewish Measures to Be Taken by Italy
Rome reports the Italian government announced the first anti Jewish measures under the Fascist doctrine that parts of Italy’s 47000 Jews do not belong to the Italian race. Schools barred, but impact limited to foreign Jews. broader racial law expected Oct 1 with aims to remove Jews from armed forces journalism teaching arts and state linked positions. Supremacy of Aryan ratio in law medicine engineering and limits on university degrees. Jewish economic activity to be supervised while individual enterprise allowed.
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Rome
Italy
Onter
Ital- A
Grand Council
Forc
Fascist Party
German Jews Face Licenses Revoked For Practising Medicine
Berlin publishes a Reichs-Gesetblatt order declaring that from September 30 all Jewish physicians lose their ap probations to practice medicine. The interior minister may grant exceptions, with special grants possible for those who served in World War I. The move follows the Nurnberg racial laws, designating Jews as subjects rather than citizens, affecting an estimated 6000 to 7000 doctors.
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Germany
Berlin
Reichs-Gesetblatt
Nurnberg
Franco German trade pact extended for one year
Berlin reports a Franco German commercial agreement conclud ed to revise and extend the July 10, 1937 accord for one year and include Austria in the pact. Negotiations foresee Germany assuming Austrian guaranteed loans from 1933 and 1934 and adjusting interest rates on Dawes and Young plan reparations loans.
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France
Germany
Berlin
Austria
Dawes and Young Plans
Air Raid Training at London Central Exchange
London operators in the Faraday building practice air raid routines with gas masks on. About 150 of 1,000 operators at the central telephone exchange are undergoing intensive switchboard training for gas attack conditions.
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London
Central Telephone Exchange
Faraday Telephone Building
Jad In B C Victoria-sane Found In Lytton Area
A rare Jad, linked to the Far East as Victoria-sane, was discovered fully formed in the Lytton region of British Columbia. The find highlights mineral rarity and regional geology interest.
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Lytton
British Columbia
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