Wind and hail sweep southern Saskatchewan farms
Storms that began near Medicine Hat developed into fierce winds and hail across southern Saskatchewan wrecking buildings and crops. In Arcola Moose Jaw and surrounding districts farmers reported damage to wheat and barns, with injuries to several people and telephone lines briefly cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Saskatchewan
Regina
Sask
Ave. 6
Arcola
Moose Jaw
Chavelbourg
Lown Dunes
Long Distance Fliers Break World Nonstop Flight Record
French aviators Maurice Rossi and Paul Codos completed a 5,900 mile nonstop flight from New York to Rayak Syria in 64 hours 19 minutes, surpassing the previous 5,340 mile mark set by British Air Corps officers. They landed with fuel remaining, signaling a completed record and continuation toward India amid weather and a gasoline leak scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayak
Syria
Paul Codos
Maurice Rossi
Rayak
New York
Paris
Joseph Lebrix
India
le Bourget
Elst
Lower Austria
Vienna
Thalroyat
E.S.T
Fire devastates Cornwall business district dooms twenty families
A large fire destroyed twenty four buildings in Cornwall Ontario with three buildings still burning. No deaths reported though three firemen were injured. fire crews from Ottawa and Montreal expected to assist as the blaze started in a garage and swept the west Main Street. In Idaho Falls three killed and one severely injured in multiple explosions at the Intermountain Fireworks plant last night with cause undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
Ottawa
Montreal
Main Streeet
Tdaho Falls
Ida
Intermountain Fireworks Company
Redcliff Notes Preview Annual Water Gala and Local Roundup
Friday night voters mapped an August water gala with swimming, diving and stunts to raise funds for the pool. Local events include reports on residents traveling, visitors' stays, and a Redcliff S A R softball rout defeating the visiting All-tireds with 12 strikeouts by Bua Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jones
O. A. Vogstad
Regina
K. &. Andersen
Ranier
Geo. Watts
Piapot
Sask
Sidney
British Columbia
Dave Broadfoot
Wilf Thompson
Waterton Lakes
Martin, Sr
Manyberries
Jennie
W. King
Elkwater
Geo. Myers
Sanford and Helmar Karstad
L. Moreton
Leonard
Louie Smith
Ference Johnson
H. Sangster
Ladies' Aid
Gordon Memorial Church
Redcliff S.A.R
Crawford
S.A.R
Bua” Larson
McArthur
Albright
Douglas
Jamieson
Palmer
Brandser
Nichol
Wallace
H. Larson
L. Larson
W. Paterson
T. Lawson
Cairns
Fulton
W. Wyatt
Skidmore
Wheat Advances as Prairie Farmers Sell Record July Crop
Prairie farmers sold 16 373 500 bushels of wheat in world markets during July 1933, bringing in 112 502 600 dollars at an average price of 75 cents per bushel. This compares with July 1932 at 52 cents and July 1931 at 61 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Berlin Rejects Austria Propaganda Violation Claims
Berlin reports the German government refused to accept UK and France arguments that Nazi propaganda in Austria breaches treaties. Also notes an Austrian border ambush killing near Kufstein by steel-helmeted men. Ottawa reports Senator Robertson's condition improving after a paralytic stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United Kingdom
France
Austria
Husburck
Kufstein
Kiefersfelden
Ottawa
Robertson
Cuba on Verge of Revolution as Island Strikes Spread
Havana faces growing hunger and violence as transport workers strike paralyzing food supply. Police warned troops may be deployed to control unrest amid street fighting and deaths. The strike expands with rail and other services crippled, while medical and pharmacy groups threaten or begin actions. In Ontario, John W. Blakely retires after 51 years as a blacksmith.
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Cuba
Havana
United Railway
Federated Physicians’ Organization
National Pharmaceutical Association
Rag
Aarnal
Caine
Janja
Oquendo
Grierson Flies Through North Atlantic Route to New York
John Grierson British flier arrives in Reykjavik Iceland from the Faroe Islands after a staged flight toward New York. The journey included a stop in Thorshavn and notes a distinguished Royal Air Force record with prior time at Scapa Flow and the Orkney Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reykjavik
Iceland
John Grierson
Faroe Islands
New York
Thorshavn
Orkney Islands
Grierson
Royal Air Aerodrome
Scapa Flow
Orkneys
Lindbergh Flies Through Fog from Greenland to Angmagsalik
Col. Lindbergh completed a bold Sunday flight with fog and rain over Scoresby Sound in East Greenland to Angmagsalik. Mrs. Lindbergh accompanied him on the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reykjavik
Iceland
Veterans Propose Broad Reforms to Stabilize Canada
Victoria reports the Canadian Legion's British Columbia command endorses a principle resolution calling for currency nationalization, a six hour day five day week with living wages, raise of school leaving age to 18 and retirement at 55, a compulsory national insurance scheme, and an economic council of experts advising the government. The panel would be appointed on university professors' recommendations, rejected by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Canada
British Columbia
Canadian Legion
Considera
Tion
Legion
Austria to Seek Military Increase From Allies
Rome reports Austria privately petitions United Kingdom France and Italy to allow a larger armed force. Authorities say approval would impact disarmament of former Central powers and may influence the anschluss movement. Debate centers on extending permission to Germany Hungary and Bulgaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Austria
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Germany
Hungary
Bulgaria
Gunmen kill Regina constable in cold blood
Reginans search for three unknown gunmen after Constable George Lenhard dies of his wounds. Hundreds are detained by city, RCMP, and railway police in a citywide manhunt. Witnesses describe two assailants fleeing east and one west near the Canadian Liquid Air plant.
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Regina
George Lenhard
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Lenhard
G. Lenhard
Canadian Liquid Air Company
Plani
Draper
Donald Campbell
Leona
C. A. Lenard
Moderate Southwest Winds Bring Warm Tuesday Forecast
Forecast calls for moderate southwest winds and fair warm conditions today and Tuesday. Temperatures expected around 82 with a lower 54 by night.
Local Plane to Get New Moles
Yesterday marked the last day for the motor of the local press. O X 5 has powered the Command Aire for five years and flown across Alberta and Saskatchewan. It will be replaced by Dayton Bear air cooled 110 hp engines. Installation starts immediately and will take at least four months with a new motor mount welded per approved blueprints. Mr F R Russenberg of the Medicine Hat Garage will supervise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royals
Blackie
Abbie Teel
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Saskatchieswan
Dayton
F. R Russenberg
Beautiful Cabin Launch Christened at Elkwater
A christening ceremony for John Sillak’s cabin launch marked progress at Elkwater Lake, Cypress Hills resort. A. P. Burns gave the address and Miss Patricia Terrill broke a bottle over the bow amid cheers as the craft named Cypress Queen received the baptism.
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Elkwater Lake
John Sillak
A. P. Burns
Cypress Hills
Patricia Terrill
James Mitchell
Joan Sillak
Burns
William Watts
G. Weber
Edward Ashburner
P. E. Wolway
M. A. Jar
Edward O'Connor
Mr. Sillak
C. 8. Pingle
A. J. N. Terrill
A. P. Burne
Barbara Josephine
Carl Sillak
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Codos and Rossi
Ontario
Redcliff
United States
Sumner Welles
Maghado
O'Connell
Daniel P. O'Connell
John J. O'Connell, Jr
Eelera Ee Eee
United Railways
Havangy
Corbetton
Ont
John W. Blakely
Lindbergh Flight
VETS
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Tne
Western Producer
Jerry
South
Vivian
University of Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Calgary
Fair
Vancouver
Lakes
Nerlager
Dayton Bear
Metis
Sadkd
Imifore
Tagere
Aime
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