New Brunswick Defends Provincial Sovereignty At Royal Commission
Fredericton based New Brunswick officials argued provinces are sovereign and urged adjustments to funding come via increased federal grants rather than shifting responsibilities. They urged cooperation with Dominion, support regional tariffs, and criticized 1927 Duncan Commission rail rate recommendations as unmet.
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Fredericton
New Brunswick
Ontario
Quebec
Canada
Duncan Commission
National Trust seeks foreclosure of Doukhobor lands
In the supreme court National Trust Company Ltd receives leave to sue for foreclosure of a 350000 debt secured by 3600 acres in British Columbia 11000 in Alberta and 13000 in Saskatchewan owned by the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood a Doukhobor affiliated religious body. The CCU operates as the corporate arm for Doukhobors in Canada.
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Fancouver. Air
A. M. Manson
Supreme Court
National Trust Company, Ltd
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatche
Saskatchewan
Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood
CCU
Canada
Anton Lang Die In Munich Potter Known For Oberammergau Roles
Anton Lang a Bavarian potter famed for portraying Christ in the Oberammergau passion plays died in a Munich hospital at 63 after surgery for a stomach ailment. Lang followed a family tradition and trained from birth for the role, appearing as Christus in 1900 1910 and 1922 performances.
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Munich
Germany
Anton Lang
Mpre
Christ
Oberammergau
Lang
Christus
Fort Of Egmont Sails For England
Earl of Egmont, a young Alberta rancher, sails for England aboard the Canadian Pacific Aner Empress of Britain amid optimism on western Canada agriculture. In Hong Kong, British naval authorities report 15 seamen deserted the cruiser Dorsetshire during recent visits to Australian ports. four deserters were arrested and held in Hong Kong.
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Fort of Egmont
England
New York
Canada
Earl of Egmont
Alberta
Hong Kong
Dorsetshire
New Naval Base Portland Guards Western Channel Seaboard
Portland to host a new naval base guarding the western approaches to the English Channel. Modernizing harbor and dockyard, extending defenses, anti submarine school to become a key antisubmarine base. Naval air squadrons will control inland areas including the Verne citadel. Large warships will anchor in Portland harbor despite tides. Coastal battery across Weymouth Bay remounted.
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London
Portland
Englah
The
Verne
Britain
Navy
Weymouth Bay
Vancouver Unemployed Demand Job Guarantees Before Prairie Return
R W Campbell of the Relief Project Workers Union told the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council that Vancouver’s unemployed union members will not return to the prairies without guaranteed jobs. He criticized a Victoria proposal to move 1,800 men back east and urged union representation in the council.
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Vancouver
Prairies
R. W. Campbell
Relief Project Workers’ Union
Vancouver Trades and Labor Council
Prairie
Council
Campbell
Victoria
British Aircraft Contracts Delayed Until Mission Report
Commander J. G. Weir, head of the British air mission, said no Montreal overseas contracts will be let until the mission returns to London and submits its report. He arrived from Ottawa and stated the investigation into British purchase of aeroplanes in America was still in progress.
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Montreal
Great Britain
London
J. G. Weir
Ottawa
Weir
America
Chinese and Japanese Forces Accuse Each Other of Air Camouflage
Report from war fronts describes aerial blows near the Hanan border with Japan accusing China of camouflage tactics while Japanese forces allegedly used painted banners and air drops. In Wiesbaden German doctors urge better bread fruit and fresh vegetables, condemning synthetic bread as unhealthy.
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Cainese Sad
Luling
Stupens Honan
Japan
Ghiort
Wiesbaden
Germany
RAF flyers killed in midair collision over Seletar
London reports two Royal Air Force pilots died when bombing planes collided in flight above Seletar Straits Settlements. Air Ministry announces the fatalities and notes investigations are underway.
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London
Royal Air Force
Seletar
Straits Settlements
Air Ministry
Fire Boss Admits Rule Breach in Mine Inspection
Hinton Alta March inquest hears William Aitken Sr fire boss at Hinton Coll mine admit he broke regulations by not using a lockable safety lamp during inspection the day before five miners died in an explosion. He stated he used an electric battery lamp instead and noted at least three lamps were available but not lockable.
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Hinton
Alta
William Aitken
Hinton Coll
Aitken
Works Program For Britain New Plan Road Building
Britain plans a large scale recovery scheme to mire workers and sustain trade. The government eyeing a 500 million pound program in housing and roads asks local authorities to draft five year plans and refresh them annually. The Great Britain reconstruction plan may not start before 1940.
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Newr
London
Ministry of Health
Great Britain
Report on Japanese Losses in China
The Central News Agency reported an official Japanese announcement at Yenchow in southern Shantung estimating 135,000 Japanese troops killed in China since the war began last July.
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Central
Yenchow
Shantung
China
Dominion of Canada loan oversubscribed after books opened
The new 140,000,000 Dominion of Canada loan exceeded subscriptions within half an hour of opening. The issue comprises 90,000,000 in conversions and 50,000,000 cash, with six-year two percent bonds due June 1, 1944 priced at 99.375, and 20-year three percent bonds due June 1, 1958 priced at 99. Accrued interest details yield about 2.11 percent to 3.07 percent to maturity.
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Ottawa
Dominion of Canada
Finance Department
Saskatchewan Students Win Special University Awards
Four Saskatchewan students at the University of Manitoba received degrees and special medals during the 60th convocation. John M. Parker of Togo won the Lieutenant-Governor's Gold Medal in agriculture, Elmer Hy Am of Saskatoon earned the University Gold Medal for education, D. P. Logan of Yorkton received the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal, and Helene de Forrest Rothwell of Langston Lang (Lang) won the Fletcher Gold Medal for top standing in education.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
University Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
John M. Parker
Togo
Sask
Elmer Hy Am
Saskatoon
University
D. P. Logan
Yorkton
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Helene de Forrest Rothwell
Lang
Fletcher
Wheat In Store Drops 1 25 Million Bushels Week End May 13
Ottawa Canada wheat in store for the week ended May 13 declined by 1 250 115 bushels from the prior week and by 25 817 360 from the same week in 1937. The total in store was 38 982 878 bushels, down from 39 482 905 the previous week and 64 150 238 for the week ended May 14, 1987. Canadian wheat in the United States totalled 516 000 bushels, versus 706 000 the previous week and 8 439 852 last year.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United States
Bombs for Air Force ordered from Gananoque firm
National defence officials disclosed an order for 20 000 practice aerial bombs from Parmenter and Bullock in Gananoque Ontario. The bombs contain no powder and do not explode but match the shape and weight of the regular 11 pound type and will be used by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Senate vote records broad divorce bill in Canada debate
Bare majority in senate for the divorce bill as 33 lawmakers approve and 22 oppose. Eleven Liberal senators back the measure while 12 vote against. Conservatives in favor number 22 with 17 against. Roman Catholic members present unite in opposition, aided by four non Catholics. The bill adds grounds to adultery for divorce, including desertion, cruelty, insanity, extreme immorality, and voids for nonconsummation or disease at marriage. Supporters include W M Aseltine James Calder A B Gillis R B Horner H W Laird.
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Drum McMeans
Winnipes
Canada
House of Commons
Senate
High Court of England
W. M. Aseltine
Saskatchewan
James Calder
Regina
A.B. Gillis
R. B. Horner
H. W. Laird
Election Act Would Stop Late Withdrawals in Canada
A proposed amendment to the Election Act would bar candidates from withdrawing less than 48 hours before polls open. Previously withdrawals could occur until polls closed, forcing deputy returning officers to inform voters of withdrawn candidates. Withdrawn candidates lose a $200 deposit. Samuel Factor of Toronto Spaina led the move, arguing late withdrawals unfairly advantage others.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Act
Mnce
Commons Election Committee
Samuel Factor
Lib
Toronto
Spaina
Coul
Rome Bakes require corn flour in bread to conserve wheat
Rome has ordered Italian bakers to use 20 percent corn flour in bread, up from 10 percent, as wheat conservation and economic self sufficiency are pursued. Government sources say steps were taken to import wheat to cover a shortfall, aided by a surplus from this year's crop. In Canada, Callander Ont guardians will display the Dionne quintuplets to the public twice daily this summer starting May 23, from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
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Rome
Sana Nove
Mussolini
Callander
Board of Guardians of the Dionne Quintupie
Anguorare Trade Agreement Opens May 1 in London
The Anguorare trade pact took effect May 1 in London, ending special duties imposed in 1982 by Great Britain and reciprocal duties begun by the Irish Free State, marking a significant shift in trade policy.
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London
Great Britain
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