Britain plans 100 squadrons for air force
In Commons Sir Thomas Inskip outlined defense aims to form about 100 Royal Air Force squadrons by March and July, detailing squadron structure, aircraft, and personnel. He cited production delays due to changing aeronautics, parts supply, and overseas deployments while noting engines to begin in January next year. Labor’s Montague challenged the UK air outlook, calling for a new government if warned by Simmonds.
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Royal Air Porce
House of Commons
Thomas Inakip
Thomas
Oliver Sinfoods
Eignty
Sir Thomas Aid
Air Force
Navy
Auxiliary Air Force
Sir Thomas
Middle East
Aranean
Aden
Austin
F. Montague
Simmonds
United Kingdoms
Simimonds
Germany
Government Wheat Board President Seeks Market Oversight
The commission hears that the Wheat Board may supply selling options and interim payments as needed. Regulation ideas include appointing a Winnipeg Grain Exchange supervisor, per Stamp commission 1932, to report on activities. No evidence of extensive short selling. foreign hedging on Winnipeg futures discussed.
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KOS Law
Gromere Lidpenis
Wheat Board
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Stamp Commission
Langail
Grain Exchange
W. J. Dowler
Exange
J. L. Ralston
Montreal
Law
Winnipeg
Railway Awarded Damages After Park Crossing Crash
London Ontario Justice Nicol Jeffrey in winter assizes court awarded Canadian National Railways $1,000 a train for damages following an October accident at the Park crossing. The truck driver was found responsible. counterclaim by EV Breckon of Aldershot was dismissed.
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London
Ont
Nicol Jeffrey
Winter
Assizes
Canadian National
Park Crossing
EV. Breckon
Aldershot
Robert Forth
Airline crash toll rises with 17 dead in past month
A storm season curtails flying as bare facts show 17 fatalities in a series of crashes last month. Major carriers American Airlines United Airlines Transcontinental and Western Air Western Air Express formed an agreement to heighten safety measures in the San Angeles area and beyond. The agreement also touches colonial frontier questions involving British territories and frontier tribes allowed limited cross border movements for pasture and grazing purposes.
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San Angeles
Lewer
Los Angeles
Superin
American Air Lines
United Air Lines
Transcontinental and
Western Air
Western Air Express
Canadian aid and Alberta trade board announced
The Canadian Red Cross Society will coordinate relief for flood victims with the United States, accepting money foodstuffs clothing and medical supplies to be forwarded across the border. Edmonton announces a new 12 member Alberta trade and commerce advisory board led temporarily by HLM Jenkins of Calgary with Dr. W W Cross detailing expanded committee scope for all business lines.
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Canadian Red Cross
Toronto
Canadian Red Cross Society
United States
Fan
Edmonton
Trade and Commerce Advisory Board
Alberta
W. W. Cross
Trade and Industry
Hlm. Jenkins
Calgary
New Commerce Board
W. D. King
Cross
Delay Atlantic Air Service London Forecast
The Daily Herald aviation writer says heavy curtailment on British aircraft manufacturing due to rearmament will push the North Atlantic air service start to 1939 at earliest. RAF work occupies the makers, leaving no firm to build 50 or 60 ton flying boats. 60 ton Short design may carry 20 passengers at about 60 pounds head, but no builder can deliver in under 18 months.
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London
Daily Herald
Royal Air Force
Short Brothers
England
Lethbridge Reports No Auto Fatalities In 1926
A city of 14 000 in Alberta, Lethbridge, claimed not a single automobile fatality occurred within its boundaries during 1926. Police officials cited records showing no fatal motor accidents for the year.
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Lethbridge
Tae
Galt
Ont
Ontario moves to ban air rifle sales after injuries
After several accidents including a Toronto man losing sight in an eye, Ontario officials push to ban air rifle sales. Deputy Police Chief George Guthrie urges government regulation, arguing police cannot prevent a 12 or 13 year old from purchasing such weapons.
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Toronto
Ontario
George Guthrie
Plans For Christening Of Duchess Of Kent’s Infant
An official notice announces the Christening will take place at Kingham Palace chapel on Christmas Day afternoon. The infant is sixth in the line of succession to the throne. The child’s name has not yet been announced. Water from the River Jordan will be used for baptism.
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London
Duchess of Kent
Kingham Palace
Joan
Untitled Antarctic Discovery Fragments Survive Flood Toll
Fragmentary OCR from a historic page mentions Antarctic riches and exploration, noting vast unexplored areas and scarce supplies. It references floods marooning families and the need for under ice deliveries, with garbled names and numbers suggesting a news brief about resources and peril.
Canada Germany trade plan response from Minister of Labour
Hon Norman Rogers, acting minister of trade and commerce, explains no bartering with German states. He notes the German government would fund Canadian purchases from German exports, with 35 percent of proceeds allocated for Canadian wheat. For six months compensation trading allowed, but no firm system established for goods for grain.
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Sacle and Commerce
Germany
Norman Rogers
MOCF
Rosetown-Biggar
Modern newspapers face a changing role says Hector Charlesworth
Hector Charlesworth, Toronto journalist and former Canadian Radio Commission chair, told Waterloo county Canadian Club members that modern newspapers are not necessarily better written but reflect new features. He argued editors still influence public voice and that responsible service remains essential despite capital pressures.
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Hector Charlesworth Kitchener
Atre
Hector Charlesworth
Toronto
Canadian Radio Commission
Waterloo County Canadian Club
Edmonton carrier admits false robbery tale hoax
Edmonton police say Willie Lay admitted his claim of being robbed for 180 dollars and kidnapped in a snow drift was a hoax. He feared telling his parents after losing the money. Police note the incident was unlikely and tied to his personal cover story. The aviation award went to Howard Hughes for 1998 feats announced by Col. Charles Kerwood.
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Fomonto
Koyarcananan Mounted Police
Willie Lay
Edmonton
Twen
New York
Rarmon Trophy
Howard Hughes
Charles Kerwood
Col. Kerwood
Ligue Internationale Des Aviateurs
Flood Devastation Worst in U S History Rages
Amid Ohio Valley turmoil, Louisville faces flu outbreaks and water shortages after the worst flood in U S history. Estimates place Louisville deaths from flood or disease around two hundred, with hundreds more ill. Across the Mississippi River region, the army plans evacuations and mobilizes trucks and railcars if needed, while relief funds approach forty million dollars and a seven hundred forty thousand dollar deficit is slated for fast approval.
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Louisville
Horace A. Taylor
Land
Board of Alder Men
Neville Miller
Stit
Mississippis
Ontos
Malin Craig
Cairo
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Louieville
Kentucky
Arkansas
Missour
Ohio
West Virgina
Indiana
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
South Mississippi
Red Cross
Senate
May Break Former Record Professor Plans Stratosphere Flight
Professor Jean Piccard aims to reach the stratosphere using 24400 balloons replacing a gas balloon craft. The ascent would surpass previous heights but landing hinges on factors including balloon performance and atmospheric conditions. Safety and legal approvals are noted along with parallel wartime and aviation funding references.
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Government Wheat Board
United Train 6
Recammmads
Railway
Say Ang Great Britad
Ehioaia
British Somaliland
Canada
New Alberta Board
Sir Ian Fraser
Brush Broadcasting Corporation
Atlantic Air Service
Antarctic
Dods
Aviation Award
U. S
Ugh
Ohio Valley
Lomville
Lowisville
Padwowh
Jean Piccard
York
Jean Piccart
Institute of the Aeronautical Set
Alfred Dutt
Bruisers
Regsus
Algeria
Oran
Belgian Congo
Central Africa
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