Stimulus to Employment Through Joint Works Plan
Ottawa announces Dominion provincial joint works agreements to spend at least 20 million this year as direct stimulus to employment and over 40 million in supplementary federal projects. A 50-50 cost share includes a mandatory clause allocating a portion of the unemployed from relief rolls. Grants-in-aid to provinces for direct relief cut 10 percent for July to September. Projects focus on highways, mine and tourist sectors with quarterly reviews and re-registration by the National Employment Commission anticipated before September revisions.
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Ottawa
Rogers
Dominion
National Employment Commission
Canada
Department of Mines
Pays Surprise Visit London to Portsmouth and Navy Review
The king made a surprise stop at Portsmouth inspecting a Middlesex battalion at Victoria barracks Southsea. He reviewed naval units and the new mosquito fighting craft in gala ceremonies before returning by automobile from Chichester where he stays with Lord Mountbatten. Troops were drawn up on parade as Royal artillery fired a salute.
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London
Portsmouth
Middlesex Regiment
Victoria Barracks
Southsea
Navy
Chichester
Lord Mountbatten
Royal Artillery
Roosevelt eyes visit to governor general in Canada
President Roosevelt remains hopeful of visiting Governor-General Lord Tweedsmuir in Ottawa this summer. Aiming for Quebec in August if schedules permit, he plans a two week cruise from Portland on the Sevanna with potential stops in Campobello and Nova Scotia, with travel by train from the Maritimes if Quebec trip occurs.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Canada
Lord Tweedsmuir
Mr. Roosevelt
Rideau Hall
Ottawa
Quebec
Citadel
Sevanna
Portland
Maine
Campobello Island
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Maritimes
World wheat surplus, carryover hit nine-year lows
The United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics estimated a world wheat surplus of 388 million bushels as of July 1, the smallest in nine years, with Argentina Australia Canada and the United States as principal exporters. The world carryover totaled 635 million bushels, down from 56 million a year ago and far below 1.109 billion two years prior, while US carryover stood at 125 million bushels the smallest since July 1, 1928.
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Bares
Washington
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Argentina
Australia
Canada
United States
King Edward Tours New Torpedo Boat at Portsmouth Harbor
The King, on his first naval visit since accession, rode a torpedo motorboat reaching 60 miles per hour. He inspected Portsmouth shore facilities and toured the craft as it surged across the harbor. Experts say these fast boats costing less than a destroyer could counter air threats with its two torpedoes, depth charges, and armament.
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Edward
Portsmouth
England
Canada Day Celebrations in London Honor Earl of Willingdon
London marked Canada Day with a reception hosted by Mrs. Vincent Massey attended by about 3000 guests. A Canada Club dinner featured Lord Willingdon as guest of honor, presided over by Lord Greenwood, praising his Ottawa years and Canada’s resilience after a grievous time.
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Fart of Willingdon
London
Vincent Massey
Canada Club
Earl of Willingdon
Lord Greenwood
Whitby
Lord Willingdon
Ottawa
Canada
Doncaster railway stations modernization funds reported
About 31.25 million pounds are allocated to modernize Doncaster railway stations in England. The notice notes the large scale investment and its progress as part of ongoing transport upgrades.
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Doncaster
England
Extradition Waiver Confession in Theft Case
Los Angeles police say Los Angeles jail fugitive seeker Hug gard from Seaforth Ontario signed extradition waiver and confess ed to theft. Detective Captain Jack Trainer notes the suspect claimed motive was penance and poverty. He allegedly embezzled 30 000 to 40 000 dollars from multiple individuals during travels from April to May.
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Los Angels
Jonn Joseph Huggard
Seaforth
Ont
Jack Trainer
Huggard
Los Angeles
Sixth and Hope Streets
New York
Buffalo
Chicago
Kansas City
Dallas
Hindenburg Routes via Montreal Amid Weather Conditions
The German airship Hindenburg diverted from its usual trans Atlantic path and flew up the St Lawrence river valley to Montreal before turning toward Lakehurst New Jersey. Over Montreal the captain noted better conditions than the Atlantic coast as the dirigible passed over Plattsburg New Jersey about twenty miles south of the border.
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Montreal
St. Lawrence River
Lakehurst
N.J
Dirigible
le Canada
Plattsburg
N J
Rate Cut Lowers Insurance on Hudson Bay Route
Ottawa reduces marine insurance on Hudson Bay vessels with gyro compasses from 22s 6d per £100 to 17s 6d and lengthens the insurable navigation season by eight days. Deputy minister RK Smith cites substantial cost reductions while surcharges for late departures from Churchill are delayed three days. An example 5000 ton ship valued at £50,000 would pay £625 this year versus £1057 previously.
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Hudson Bay
Ottawa
RK. Smith
London
Churchill
Fiskson & Bay
Wyatt Earp Delayed at Sea Near North Atlantic
Oslo reports Stavangerfjord received a message from the exploration motor ship Wyatt Earp of Sir Hubert Wilkins. The message says the vessel has been unreported for twelve days, with position 46°N 40°W. Wilkins said he was delayed but expected to reach Norway around mid July.
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Oslo
Norway
Stavangerfjord
Wyatt Earp
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Sir Hubert
Plans Approved for Canadian Welcome in France
The welcoming committee led by Marshal Petain approved plans to greet thousands of Canadians visiting France for the unveiling of the Canadian war memorial at Vimy. Albert Riviere outlined the program with further details to come from the secretary-general, including public receptions in Paris Rouen Blois and Arras.
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Paris
France
Edward
Vimy
Marshal Petain
Albert Riviere
Rouen
Blois
Arras
Powers Rally To Support The League Of Nations
Great Britain France and Soviet Russia backed the League amid hints of withdrawals by smaller powers. Canada and South Africa offered divergent views on extending sanctions against Italy. Haile Selassie pleaded his case as delegates reacted with uproar during the Ethiopian conflict.
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League
Canada
South Africa
Italy
Vincent Massey
London
Charles Te Water
Haile Selassie
Switzer
Switzerland
Ethiopia
Retired RCMP Detective-Sergeant James Wood
Detective-Sergeant James S. Wood of the Prince Albert RCMP criminal investigation branch retires after 23 years with the force and plans to move with his family to Vancouver Island. His 43 years include a sharply active career and notable service.
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RCMP
Prince Albert
Canada
James S. Wood
Vancouver Island
Wood
Ontario Dominion Day Routine Safer Than Usual
Ontario enjoyed a notably clear Dominion Day with only two fatalities in car accidents and a few minor incidents amid big crowds on highways and beaches. The province reported few mishaps as residents relaxed at parks and playgrounds during brilliant summer weather.
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Ontario
Toronto
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William Mulock
California
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
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