World Happenings Briefly Told
King George and Queen Elizabeth accept invitation to visit France in June. Japanese doors display small metal stars and anchors marking family ties to the war. Halifax protests exemption from municipal taxation on Dominion-owned property in a Rowell commission brief. Quebec to raise traffic police to 300 by May to cut accidents by half. US volunteer pilots aiding China in air defense against Japan. BC premier Pattullo announces a ten year plan to absorb all employables. Royal Naval Film Corp formed to supply cinema to seagoing officers. Lockheed signs a 742000 order with Trans-Canada Air Lines for six model 14 planes. Dr Francis G Pease dies at 67. pioneer Mount Wilson astronomer first to measure a star diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Queen Elizabeth
France
Japan
China
Halifax
Rowell Commission
Quebec
United States
British Columbia
Vancouver
T. D. Pattullo
Royal Naval Film Corporation
Duke of Kent
Carl B. Squier
Lockheed Aircraft
Los Angeles
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Francis G. Pease
Mount Wilson
Pasadena
Cal
Pease
Palomar Mountain
Fire Brigade Chief Reprimands Distant Fireman
A dialogue shows a chief scolding a young fireman for living far from the scene and insisting on closer residence. A doctor asks about his drink before examination, while the patient mentions a whisky and soda. References to ancient Romans crediting camouflage in war appear as a tangential aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Regina GM Plant Reopens Fostering Western Optimism
The Regina Ontario? plant of General Motors of Canada Limited reopened December 16 after a 700000 modernization. About 400 Western Canadians will be on regular staff with a 60000 monthly payroll. The ceremony drew 9000 spectators as a 1988 car line began, with a Western production plan of 10000 units. Local leaders hailed the move as a step toward Saskatchewan diversification and regional employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Regina
West
General Motors of Canada Limited
Saskachewan
W. J. Patterson
Canada
Harry J. Carmichael
Carmichael
Oshawa
C. E. McTavish
James Ighfield
R. S. McLaughlin
Saskatchewan
Red Cross Society
W. F. Marshall
Red Cross
Breuthland
Une
A. P. McNab
W. M. Martin
Th Red Cross
Dominion
Regina Plant Reopens GM Canada $2.2 Million Facility
The Regina General Motors of Canada Limited plant held a reopening ceremony with provincial and civic leaders in attendance. Images show the assembly line after modernization, the first 1938 model cars, and notable figures including Lieutenant-Governor A. P. McLab and Premier W. J. Patterson. Officials from the Board of Trade and GM executives were featured in the event and broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors of Canada Limited
Regina
General Motors
A. P. McLab
Saskatchewan
Harry J. Carmichael
Justice W. M
Mr. Carmichael
Justice Martin
Justice Mackenzie
Board of Trade
Roup
Island Fa and Flin Flon power line tour tale
A travelogue recounts the Island Falls Flin Flon electric line from mile 13 to mile 38 with eight telephones along the route. It describes patrolmen, winter supply hauls of 200 tons valued at 30 000 to 50 000, company store prices, and fair treatment of Cree workers. The journey covers flights, water routes, and a lobster trap industry valued at 4 383 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile
Sherritt-Gordon Mines
Mile 13
Flin Flon
Island Falls
Tvate
Flin
Flon
Channing Flying Field
Arrow Airways
Jeff Home-Hay
Sawdust Bay
Jim Clark
Charg
Sandy Bay
Muddy Lake
Linn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Big Ben
Big Ben Perfect
Raymer
Minete
Jose
T. Maz
Utors Regina
Cana Coast
Smaelter
Flin Flon Mine
Manitoba
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!