British plan to shield fleets in Spanish waters
London reports Foreign Secretary Eden briefing Dominion delegates at the imperial conference on forging an international fleet to protect fleets patrolling Spain. Britain seeks swift action to bring Italy and Germany back to the non intervention committee and to deter further incidents like the bombing of the German battleship Deutschland. Canadian delegates avoided broad debate, citing a Pacific non aggression pact proposal from Australia.
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Eden
Dominion
Germany
Italy
Spain
Britain
France
Foreign Office
Russia
Valencia
Barcelona
Great Britain
Mediterranean
J.A. Lyons
Australia
Mounties Relieve North West Posts With Long Term Posts
Six Royal Canadian Mounted Police constables leave Edmonton for three and four year terms in isolated North West Territories stations. The officers, H. MacLeod bound for Providence, A B Spencer bound for Fort Reliance, A Munro bound for Fort Smith, C Combe bound for Resolution, D N Bliss bound for Cameron Bay, and T H Tredgold bound for Fort Smith, will relieve constables finishing long northern service this month.
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Mounties
Edmonton
Royal Canadian ‘Mounted Police
North West Territories
H. MacLeod
Regina
Providence
A. B. Spencer
Toronto
Fort Reliance
A Munro
Ottawa
Fort Smith
C. Combe
Calgary
Resolution
D. N. Bliss
Vancouver
Cameron Bay
T. H. Tredgold
Winnipeg
Tax collections rise in two months ended May 1937
Income tax receipts totaled 16 881 247 for the two months ending May 1937, compared with 16 368 970 for the same period in 1936. Revenue Minister J L Risley reported the figures, with totals of 59 687 726 for the year to date.
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J. L. Risley
Mining Survey Plans Field Work Across Canada in Summer
The mines and geology branch of the department of mines and resources will deploy 52 survey and exploration parties this summer to study mineral resources and topography. Forty one geological and 11 topographical teams will operate in all provinces plus Yukon and Northwest Territories with nine geological teams to British Columbia, 11 in the prairies, two in the Northwest, and one in the Yukon. Topographical teams include three in BC, three in Alberta, two in the Northwest, and one in the Yukon. A Saskatoon area program includes geological examinations across a 10 000 square mile zone south of Cree Lake and near Frobisher and Churchill lakes, plus mapping of a 5 000 square mile area near the Manitoba boundary and south and west of Reindeer Lake, and mapping south of Hudson Bay Junction to assess petroleum prospects.
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Ottawa
Department of Mines and Resources
Canada
Yukon
Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Cree Lake
Frobisher and
Churchill Lakes
Manitoba
Reindeer Lake
Hudson Bay Junction
Deputy Postmaster-General Urges Strong Organized Union
John A. Sullivan, deputy postmaster-general, told the biennial postmasters convention that a well organized union is a source of strength in government or business. He urged better administration and discipline through closer union and conventions.
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Vancouver
John A. Sullivan
K.C
Senior NCOs Transfer to Permanent Royal Canadian Navy
In Winnipeg the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve division formed in 1923 confirms two senior non commissioned officers A. Macdonald and C. Holland move to permanent service. Macdonald goes to Toronto while Holland is posted to Esquimalt British Columbia.
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Winnipeg
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
A. Macdonald
C. Holland
Royal Canadian Navy
Macdonald
Toronto
Holland
Esquimalt
B.C
Chamberlain plans simpler profits tax to replace growth levy
In London Prime Minister Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that the growth profits levy will be replaced by a simpler profits tax. He said the new tax will not raise income or indirect taxes and will be based on industry profits, with details to come via a new financial resolution before the finance bill. Sir John Simon will introduce the resolution.
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London
Chamberlain
National Defence
House of Commons
John Simon
Peace Talks Open Amid New Aggression Protests
Report describes new aggression acts ahead of the Empire gathering opening May 15. Delegates discuss peace efforts while tensions rise and calls for restraint echo in the lead up to the event.
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Nailese
Cameron
Empire
Fredion Pet
Striking New York Drivers Halt Bullion Shipments
Carriers and guards on a New York route initiated a strike paralysing the shipment of gold and silver bullion. Union officials say at least 1 million dollars in bullion payroll funds and securities were blocked until demands are met.
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New York
Ranger Wins Trial Spin For America's Cup Challenge
Harold S. Vanderbilt's Ranger defeated Gerard B. Lambert's Yankee off Newport Rhode Island in a sailboat trial to decide the defender for the upcoming America's Cup against the British challenger.
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Argu
Newport
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Ranger
Gerard B. Lambert
Yankee
Windsor and Wallis wed at Monts in Church of England ceremony
Edward Duke of Windsor married Wallis Warfield in a private Monts France ceremony held behind Chateau de Cande. Wallis, twice divorced, received church blessing with a self-appointed Anglican minister. the Bishop of Fulham denied sanction and the London Gazette later barred the royal style for the bride.
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Monts
France
Edward
Duke of
K. Anderson Jardine
St. Paul's Church
Darlington
Eng
Fulham
Tardine
London
Duke of Windsor
Canadian Penal System Would Place All Jails Under Federal Administration Winnipeg
Manitoba government urged the royal commission to transfer all jails and prisons to federal control. Justice Joseph Archambault led the commission's first session. The brief by Attorney-General W. J. Major called crime prevention a priority and proposed a criminal code change to allow installment payments of fines to reduce nonpayment failures.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Royal Commission
Mrustice Joseph Archambault
Superior Court of Quebec
W. J. Major
Honor to Carver at Tuskegee bust unveiling
Notables from Tuskegee and the South celebrate scientist George Washington Carver, born into slavery and once traded for a horse, at the bronze bust unveiled by admirers. The tribute recalls his peanut oil work, infantile paralysis relief, and diverse uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and trees.
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Tuskegee
George Washington Carver
Patullo Takes Office Facing Smaller BC Majority
Vancouver premier Patullo begins a new five year term with a pared legislature, planning cabinet reshuffles and possibly adding a trade ministry. Gordon Wismer named as potential attorney general, while Conservatives under Dr Frank Patterson gain eight seats in the new opposition. A province wide health insurance plebiscite shows 52 195 in favor and 38 610 against with urban centers supporting a contributory plan drafted by Health Minister George Weir.
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Vancouver
T. D. Pattullo
British Columbia
Gordon Sloan
Supreme Court
Gordon
Wismer
Vancouver Centre
Frank Patterson
George Weir
Ihs
Duke of Windsor May Control Alberta Oil Lands
The Duke of Windsor could control oil lands in Alberta near High River as oil companies announce plans to drill along the ranch boundaries. A well four miles northwest is already down to 2000 feet. The 99 year oil and gas rights lease limits drilling without royal permission. Chin Tae, formed by Calgary and Vancouver Chinese communities, will drill on the ranch boundary.
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Calgary
Duke of Windsor
H Oll
Alberta
High River
Turner Valley
Feld
Royal Higheas
Chintae
Vancouver
Airmail Route Expansion Proposed Linking Capitals
Meenew testerrrames M. Mead of Buffalo, New York told the United States House of Representatives that an airmail route linking the capitals of the United States and Canada was contemplated under a bill to expand the service by 3,000 route miles.
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Meenew Testerrrames M. Mead
Buffalo
United States
House of Representatives
Canada
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