Mackenzie speaks at Strathmore on Gershaw case
Hon. Ian Mackenzie told a Strathmore audience in support of Dr. Gershaw that unemployment demands Liberal action and warned against new schemes. He urged tariffs review, central bank public ownership, and a Liberal government to lead Canada out of economic hardship.
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Ian MacKenzie
Strathmore
Gershow
Gershaw
Vancouver Centre
H. H. Stevens
Reconstruction Party
Dominion
Alberta
British Columbia
Vancouver
Ottawa
Canada
Mackenzie
Bennett
Liberal Party
Stevens
Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation
Humphrey Mitchell
Agnes Macphail
E. J. Garland
G. C. Coote
Political Heads Arranging Trips Across Canada
Ottawa dispatch reports the cabinet council approved minor appointments but withheld final details until Governor General approval. Parliament dissolution election date and major posts such as Senate Bench and Wheat Board are under review with a decision expected shortly. Two Ottawa offices promote Liberal and Conservative policies to voters.
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Ottawa
C.P
Cabinet Council
Senate
Bench
Canadian Wheat Board
Ottawaz
Canada
Strike May Tie Up Shipping On Lakes
Shipping on the Great Lakes could halt Friday at noon if a general strike called by the National Seamen's Association goes into effect. Major shipping firms say they cannot meet wage demands and would suspend operations if the strike proceeds. Weather today is fair and warm.
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Toronto
Great Lakes
National Seamen's Association
H H Stevens to Speak Here Monday in Medicine Hat
Hon H H Stevens leader of the Reconstruction party will open his Canadian campaign with a 2 p.m. meeting Monday at the Empress theatre Medicine Hat. An evening meeting is not scheduled but a westward visit is planned before the federal elections and the Medicine Hat Alberta Stevens club branch will be organized after the gathering.
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H. H. Stevens
Reconstruction Party
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Empress Theatre
Stevens
Canada
Alberta Stevens Club
New Viceroy of India Named Linlithgow to Succeed Willingdon
The 48 year old Marquess of Linlithgow was appointed Viceroy of India in succession to Lord Willingdon. He will likely become the first governor general of a federated India after self government. Linlithgow, a skilled diplomat and veteran of WWI, is educated at Eton and has political ties with the Conservative party.
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London
C.P
New India
Marquess of Linliithgow
Lord Linlithgow
Indian
Marl Willingdon
India
Lord Linlithgoay
Canada
Lord Willingdon
Lord Bessborough
Victory Alexander John Hope
Marquess of
Mountain Climbers Trapped On Ledge Rescued At Half Dome
Elizabeth Lorimer 23 of Chicopee Mass and Robert Pate 35 of Inglewood Cal were trapped on a narrow ledge on Half Dome after attempting a shortcut. The pair spent the night on the slippery granite and were rescued today by Forestry Rangers lowered to safety by rope.
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Yosemite
C.P
Half Dome
Granite Mountain
Elizabeth Lorimer
Chicopee
Mass
Robert Pate
Ingelwood
Cal
Slave Lake Battles Waves as Flood Strands Rail Line
Aug 7 report from Edmonton says fierce winds and high waves battered Lesser Slave Lake all day washing out the Northern Alberta Railway roadbed near Slave Lake. The town remains flooded and rail service to the Peace River country suffers a new setback. Northbound train delayed at Smith since Tuesday will be sent back to Edmonton.
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Edmonton
C.P
Lesser Slave Lake
Northern
Alberta Railways
Slave Lake
Peaceiver
Smith
Flood Deaths Rise in Central Luzon After Dagupan Floods
Reports from Manila indicate at least 110 people dead or missing in Dagupan and surrounding towns with 126 dead or missing across three provinces. Communications are partially restored and district engineers estimate damage above 1.5 million dollars.
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Manila
C.P
Lizon Island
Dagupan
Manila Daily Bulletin
Medicine Hat Extends Paving Program This Spring
The paving program is extended with modest plans this spring. Work on Second St. will extend asphalt from North Railway St. to Birch Ave. totaling 14 blocks paved this year. Sidewalks appear around Rotary Park and at schools while asphalt drives and park facilities are added.
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Second St
North Railway St
Birch Ave
Hospital
Rotary Park
Macleod Trail
Second St. S.W
Elm St
Howson Warns Farmers Of the Hook Hidden in The Social Credit Ball
Vegreville Alberta Liberal leader W R Howson spoke at a large rally saluting Charles Gordon’s bid.Mayor Holden and local Liberals backed the event as Howson urged united action beyond narrow party bounds. The crowd hailed the Liberal people’s platform amid prewar zeal and optimism.
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Howson
Social Credit
Vegreville
Alto
W. R. Howson
Alberta
Holden
A. L. Horton
Charles Gordon
Condi
Vivian MacMillan Weds Henry Sorenson in Edson
Vivian MacMillan aged 23, plaintiff in the suit against former Premier Brownlee, married Henry Sorenson today. The couple will honeymoon in Edmonton and then reside in Edson.
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Vivian
Edson
Alta
C.P
Vivian MacMillan
Brownlee
Henry Sorenson
Edmonton
Wiley Post and Rogers Fly Toward Juneau Alaska
Seattle dispatch says aviators Wiley Post and Will Rogers flew out at 9 15 am Pacific time heading for Juneau Alaska Mrs Post opted not to accompany them citing possible strain as the trip’s reason The pair set a bold course for the Alaskan journey and were reported airborne this morning
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Seattle
Auug
C.P
Wiley Post
Will Rogers
P.S.T
Juneau
Alaska
Strikers seize freight train near Golden B C
Greased rails halted a Canadian Pacific freight on a steep grade near Golden B C Tuesday. Sixty strikers boarded and took control as police later trapped 28 in the railway yards. They face Railway Act charges while Golden town remains under protest and a march with 150 men sang the Red Flag.
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Calgary
C.P
Golden
B.C
Canadian Pacific Railway
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Insurrection Plot Reported Among Siam Defense Forces
Reports from Bangkok say a large insurrection to overthrow the government was planned by non commissioned officers who allegedly intended to arrest and kill superiors seize control of army forces and administer the country.
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Bangkok
C.P
Siam
Camrose Social Credit League Backs Aberhart Candidate
At Camrose Alberta the 41 delegates from Aberhart Social Credit groups pledged support for a projected federal candidate. The convention called for an open popular convention to select the candidate rather than a provincial style multiple nomination process.
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Camrose
Alta
Social Credit
Aberhart
William Aberhart
Alberta farm women oppose Social Credit proposals
The United Farm Women of Alberta, a large body of farm wives and mothers, oppose the Social Credit policies argued by the Alberta party leader. They are praised for their role in home economics, welfare, and public affairs, and are depicted as a strong force for better government, in contrast to the leader’s taunting remarks.
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Calgary
Tooka
United Farm Women of Alberta
Social Credit
Alberta
Social Credit Party
Fool Women of
United Farm Women of
Social
Armed Uprising Feared In Germany Against Hitler Regime
Berlin reports warn of possible armed uprising amid Nazi campaigns against saboteurs and opposition. Der Angriff notes Storm Troops mobilized, with authorities voicing fear of resistance while tightening arms laws and dissolving anti regime groups.
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Germany
Adolph’ Hitler
Berlin
C.P
der Angriff
Adolf Hitler
Stadlhelm
Franz Guertner
Reich
Hitler
Hamburg
Free Religious Community of
Paul Supianek
Mechau
People’s Tribunal
Karl Frenkel
Muenchen-Gladbach
Rhineland
Voelkischer Beobachter
Frenkel
Oldenburg
Scientist Predicts Century Nap Could Freezing Save Humans
Berkley scientist Dr. Robert E. Cornish says future humans might be frozen to await revival. His talk cited revived dogs and, with Dr. Ralph Willard, a monkey thawed after three days, prompting wide attention at the time.
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Berkley
C.P
Robert E. Cornish
Cornish
Ralph Willard
Hollywood Gland
Liberalism and Agriculture in Alberta Broadcast
Alberta farmers and ranchers will hear a province wide radio program on agriculture and the Liberal platform. William R Howson Liberal leader will present a direct message to agrarians at 8 45 Thursday evening via CJCA Edmonton and CFCN Calgary.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Ww. R. Howson
CJCA
CFCN
Calgary
Rust Spreads Harming Wheat Crops in Western Canada
Ottawa reports stem rust has severely reduced yields and grades of wheat in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Weather remains hot and humid as infection spreads westward and northward into new districts. About two-fifths of Saskatchewan farm land and one-third of its wheat acreage are infected. other areas progress well.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Common Bureau of Statistics
Compulsory Clauses of Wheat Board Eliminated
Ottawa reports the Canadian wheat board to be formed under recent legislation with John I McFarland likely as chairman. Bennett says McFarland’s recovery from illness is good and they agree on wheat policy while final board commissioners are to be named. Compulsory clauses would only take effect when proclaimed and none planned with board setup.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canadian Wheat Board
John I. McFarland
McFarland
Canadian Co-operative Wheat Producers Limited
R. B. Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Mr. McFarland
Wheat Board
Bennett
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Moose Jaw
Robert J. Prittie
Brandon
Western Canada
Kiwanis International
Mr. Pittrie
J. J. Smith
Regina
William Pickup
St. Boniface
Ontario
Canon W. C. Western
Saskatoon
National Bank
H.H. Stevens
Willingdon
Miners
Miners Royals
Holman and Toccoli
Thacker and
Blancy
Rhe
Mercy of
Wiley and Will
Siam’s. Insurrectos
Camrose Social Credit League
Bucks Aberhart
Economic Safety League
der Stahlhelm
Veterans’ Group
Roy W. Milner
Robert Evans
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
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