War munitions may be produced in railway shops Stratford deputation asks
Ottawa’s defence department began a survey of Canadian National Railway shops to see if they can turn out munitions tanks and other war equipment. Hon Ian Mackenzie said inspectors will review Stratford’s 200 CNR workers and consider allocating orders if shops prove suitable. He noted Britain may place arms orders with the CNR system and that a detailed proposal from Stratford will be examined by Lieut-Col LaFleche after cabinet officials reviewed the deputation’s request.
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Ottawa
National Defence Department
Canadian National Railway
Ian Mackenzie
National Defence
Stratford
CNR
Mackenzie
Defence Department
Canadian National Railways
Great Britain
Thomas Henry
C.D. Howe
Norman Rogers
Canada
Department of National Defence
Howe
Rogers
L. R. LaFleche
Gregory
Defence
Cn.r
Pump-priming debated as US economy risks long-term harm
economist Leonard P Ayres warned at the American Association for the Advancement of Science that the US 3.753 billion dollar spending program could spur short term activity but erode self-help and enterprise. He cautioned the long term system of political prosperity risks undermining free society, while predicting a September to 1939 recovery driven by durable goods and rail industry challenges.
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United States
America
Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland Trust Company
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Ayres
Association
United, States
Canada
Use Of Revolvers Ottawa
A proposed amendment to the criminal code in the House of Commons would require a complete check-up and registration of revolvers and pistols for Canadian citizens and residents every five years from March to July. The aim is to maintain a more complete index of small arms transfers between registrant periods and to overhaul the code through annual renovation.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Tweedsmuir Holiday Voyage to Britain
Lord Tweedsmuir sails from Quebec aboard the Empress of Australia for a month’s visit to Great Britain and will be installed as chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, an office elected months ago. Ontario Plane Crash Thedford Ontario A Royal Canadian Air Force Atlas plane crashes in a field near Thedford, injuring two army officers sent to hospital.
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Tweedsmuir
Ottawa
Lord Tweedsmuir
Quebec
Great Britain
University of Edinburgh
Ontario
Thedford
Royal Canadian Air Force
Here
BC Road Program Details For 2.2 Million
Victoria reports BCs 2.2 million public works program for the year led by Works Minister F M MacPhern includes bituminous paving highway construction mining roads and trails ferry replacements grade separation playgrounds and other undertakings. The federal government will contribute to part of the program including a new 600000 highway from New Westminster to the international boundary. About 280 miles of road in the province will be hard surfaced under the plan announced by Premier Pattullo.
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New Westminster
International Boundary
Pattullo
Canada Announc es Appointments for Two New Destroyers
The Department of National Defence announced captains for Canada's two new destroyers Ottawa and Restigouche. Capt. W. G. Brodeur will command Ottawa, while Lt Cmdr W. B. L. Helms leads Restigouche with Lt J. C. Hibbard as executive officer. The ships, purchased from the British navy, will reach Canada from England toward the end of July for Pacific coast service.
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Canada
Ottawa
Restigouche
England
Pacific
Department of National Defence
W. G. Brodeur
W. B. L. Helms
J.C. Hibbard
Calamity For South Africa Foot And Mouth Crisis Halt Exports
South Africa faces a foot and mouth outbreak crippling cattle exports. Assistant director C J Venheerden warned farmers mass slaughter could reach 500000 head. Natal bans on export sales threaten agricultural trade with Great Britain and market loss.
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South Africa
South
C.J. Venheerden
Great Britain
Natal
Cattle Must Be Tested Under New US Order
Canada to ship cattle to the United States after June 30 only with a veterinarian certificate. The certificate must show cattle were tested within 30 days of shipment and found free of bovine tuberculosis and other contagious diseases. Canada exempted areas with very low disease incidence. The rule subjects steers and spayed heifers to the same certification as other cattle.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
J. G. Gardiner
United States
Canada
Calgary man steals from children at hospital
A Calgary man entered the Calgary junior Red Cross hospital and claimed to wait for another man to bring a sick child. He was given a chair and a magazine. Twenty minutes later a steel cabinet was pried open and $25 stolen from funds saved by young patients from handiwork.
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Calgary
Democracy Threatens World Democracy At Kiwanis Meet
Speakers at the International Kiwanis Club convention in San Francisco warned that democracy is imperiled not only by totalitarian regimes but also by erosion within democratic nations. They urged reform of political culture to restore sincerity and ability in democratic processes. David Harris of Stanford warned future war fronts may reach every factory and town within enemy range.
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San Francisco
Wangers
World Place
Internation Kiwanis Club
Femor
David Harris
Stanford University
Long Flight Demonstrates Soviet Air Reach Moscow to Vladivostok
Major Vladimir Kokkinaki and navigator A M Bryandinsky completed a 4200 mile non stop flight from Moscow to Vladivostok in 24 hours. They landed at Vladivostok to showcase long range capabilities of Red Army aircraft and potential for Moscow to Far East contact.
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Moscow
Vladivostok
Red Army
Siberia
Far Eastern
Vladimir Kokkinaki
Ilot
A. M. Bryandinsky
Kokkinaki
Pravda
Red Organ
Canadian pilots chosen for Antarctic air mapping expedition
The Gazette reports Lincoln Ellsworth selected two Canadian pilots for the Antarctic air mapping mission. James H. Red Lymburner of Montreal, a participant in the 1999 expedition, and Baron J. Trerice of Amherst Nova Scotia, who has been flying in Quebec recently, will join the effort.
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Montreal
Lincoln Ellsworth
Gazette
Explorer
James H
Red) Lymburner
Baron J. Trerice
Amherst
N.S
Quebec
Britain seeks Franco reply on bombings and security plans
Britain presses General Franco for an immediate reply to protests over bombings of British ships in Spanish waters. Chamberlain signals a parliamentary committee on the Official Secrets Act, Hore-Belisha outlines expanded anti aircraft forces and a dedicated staff section, while Hodgson may travel to London after Burgos talks.
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House of
Master Chamberlain
Great Britain
Franco
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Britain
Imperial General Staff
Chamberlain
France
Robert Hodgson
Burgos
London
Almeria
Spain
Reckless Driving Ban for Offenders Across Canada
A proposed amendment to Canada’s criminal code would bar any motorist disqualified for a traffic offence in one province from driving anywhere in Canada for three years. The bill, approved by the House of Commons, includes imprisonment or fines for violations and makes reckless driving a prosecutable offence even without an accident or damage.
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Canada
Ottawa
House of Commons
Ernest Lapointe
Lapointe
Wheat Crop Abundant Ahead of Demand, World Need Surplus
The International Institute of Agriculture says the current world wheat crop will likely meet or exceed last year's abundant production. It warns only extreme misfortune could prevent supply from surpassing global needs, boosting exportable surpluses despite import demand. The report notes relief funds and April May grants impacting Alberta.
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Rome
International Institute of Agriculture
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F. M. MacPhern
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American Assoc On For the Advancement of Science
Caldwell
Boyce Thompson Institute For Plant Research
New York
Red Crom
Canad
Petawawa Camp
Pembroke
S Craig
R.ca
EC. Ashton
Stam
Fémonton
Alberta
W. W. Cross
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