Dean Newton Appointed Acting Head While New Committee Makes Survey
Dr. W. A. R. Kerr will retire as University of Alberta president at end of August. Dr. Robert Newton named acting president for 1941 42. A special committee will survey the university’s organization and efficiency, with aims to inform amendments to the University Act. Committee includes deputy education minister, H. H. Parlee, Dr. Newton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Newton
Edmonton
W. A. R. Kerr
University of Alberta
Aberhart
Robert Newton
Faculty of Agriculture
G. Fred McNally
H. H. Parkee
Newton
Kerr
University Senate
Senate
Mr. Parlee
Dr. Kerr
Woman Vital Signs After Lysol Ingestion
Mrs Albert Pahl 22 of the Thervine district 25 miles east of here was rushed to Medicine Hat General Hospital after taking a self administered Lysol dose at about 9 am. She is in an unconscious condition with hope of recovery abandoned. No reason given for the act and details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pahl
Thervine District
Here
Medicine Hat General Hospital
Delegates Hear Seven Tongues at Western Canada Baptist Union
Delegates at the Baptist Union of Western Canada convention heard speeches in seven languages including German Hungarian Czecho Slovak Polish Igorainian Swedish and English reflecting a diverse gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegina
Baptist Union of Western Canada Convention
Improvement Noted In C P R Crop Reports
Winnipeg reports say rains across Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba bring beneficial moisture to wheat and late crops. Better filling and improved prospects for later sown grains noted, with cutting already begun but delayed by rain. Wheat cutting in Manitoba is slightly ahead of last year.
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Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Canadian Pacific Crop Survey
Prairie Provinces
Peace River
Gasoline restrictions to stay, says federal oil controller
Toronto reports federal oil controller C dot Cottrelle stated that relaxing gasoline restrictions is out of the question. He argued current conditions are more urgent than when the restrictions were first imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
C.do
G. R. Cottrelle
Royal Visit Plans Laid for Duke of Kent to Medicine Hat
At a Mayors office meeting officials arranged for His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent to visit Medicine Hat on Thursday August 14. He will arrive by special train at 10 pm and be welcomed by local dignitaries and militia guards before a brief city tour ending at the Service Flying Training School.
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Lang
Medicine Hat
Duke of Kent
Ald
Black
Boyd
Calder
Marshall
Patterson
Pratt
Warham
R. Ap Ellis
No. 34 Service Flying Training School
T. D. Ross
H. W. D. Cox
Fred Richardson
F. W. Ge
Service Flying Training School
City Hall
Second Street
First Street
Sixth Avenue
Third Street
H.M.F. Empire Club
Berlin Faces Two Front War Rumors Rise
A reliable source with Soviet contacts says the Red Air Force attacked Berlin last night but gave no details. The Air Ministry denied British bombers hit Berlin, noting German targets at Essen Dortmund and Hamm were attacked.
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London
C.P
Red Air Force
Berlin
Air Ministry
Inesen
Dortmund
Hamm
Alberta to form joint panel on debt refund plan
A joint committee representing Alberta and bondholders will be formed to study immediate refunding of 147 million dollars in public debt. Premier Aberhart announced after a conference with provincial cabinet and bondholder representatives. Leaders from National Trust Company and Northern Alberta Bondholders Protective Association headed the financial group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Aberhart
J. M. MacDonnel
Toronto
National Trust Company Ltd
R. D. Tighe
Northern Alberta Bondholders Protective Association
Financial
Propaganda leaflets aid Britains Spitfire Fund
In London a CP report notes German leaflets dropped in southern England increased contributions to the Spitfire Fund. A cottage resident found a parcel and sold the leaflets for a penny each, boosting funds.
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London
England
Britain
R A F Attacks German Industrial Centers in Night Raids
British air raids on Essen Dortmund and Hamm caused great damage and fires. Docks at Boulogne airdromes in Denmark and Florida were hit along with shipping off the Netherlands coast. Tons of bombs struck armament factories at Essen. three bomber planes and one coastal craft were lost.
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London
C.P
Royal Air Force
Essen
Dortmund
Hamm
Air Ministry
Britain
Boulogne
France
Denmark
Floride
Netherlands
R.A.F
Bomber Command
Coastal Command
English Channel
Atlantic Losses Hit Lowest in a Year
North Atlantic convoys planes and patrols reduced Britain's July shipping losses to the lowest in more than a year. A. V. Alexander stated July was the best month since he became First Lord of the Admiralty on May 12 1940. He did not provide exact figures but noted January 1941 record of 306,002 tons sunk was the prior low.
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Newcastle
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
North Atlantic
Britain
War updates from 1916 with Armenian retreat and Italian gains
Twenty five years ago on August 8 1916 reports say Russians retreat from Bitlis and Mush west of Lake Van in Armenia Italians capture San Michele on the Isonzo front and Greek War Minister Callairis resigns Russians seize Tiumacz in Galicia details reflect a volatile World War I frontline scene.
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Bitlis
Mush
Lake van
Armenia
San Michele
Isonzo
Callarais
Tiumacz
Galicia
Mobilization Granted for Sixth Canadian Army Division
Ottawa announces authorization to mobilize the 6th Canadian Division now training at Camp Borden. The armored unit is designated the 5th Canadian (armored) Division with movement overseas planned this year. Also, 830 women will join the Canadian Women's Army Corps starting Sept. 1 as defence precautions rise on the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Defence
Ralston
Camp Borden
Ont
National War Services Department
Orient
Canada
Pacific
Signals
Army Service Corps
British hold Gen. Dentz and 34 Vichy officers in Damascus area
Beirut reports British forces have interned Gen. Henri Dentz the former Vichy high commander in the Levant and 34 other senior Vichy officers in Syria and Lebanon. French officers failed to meet the armistice pledge to return all captured British or Free French personnel from the 31 day Syrian campaign. Earlier reports said 75 British and Indian officers remained unaccounted for and Vichy pilots had moved them to an undisclosed location.
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Beirut
Henri Dentz
Levant
Syria
Lebanon
India
Comedian Formby Honored By Queen at London Concert
George Formby entertained troops in a London concert then posed with Queen Mary and his wife for a photograph. The Queen Mother subscribed to his fund aiding distressed blitzed areas.
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London
George Formby
Queen Mary
Second RAF class at Medicine Hat receives wings
The second graduating class from No. 34 Service Flying Training School RAF Medicine Hat had their wings pinned on the camp parade ground this morning. Group Captain R ap Ellis presented the wings as Amer icans LAC R V Hansel from Kentucky and LAC A G Lancaster from North Carolina became sergeant-pilots along with a large batch of RCAF trainees. Senior pupil was LAC D J Orr of Winnipeg. Wing Commander C Scragg and Fit Lt T D Ross observed the ceremony with Flt Lt R D Pexton in charge. The roll call listed graduates from multiple Canadian provinces and the United States, among them Hansel and Lancaster.
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No. 34
Service Flying Training School
Royal Air Force
Medicine Hat
Camp Parade
R. Ap Ellis
C.B.E
Lac R. V. Hansel
Kentucky
Lac A. G. Lancaster
North Carolina
Royal Canadian Air Force
R.A.F
Lac D. J. Orr
Winnipeg
Ap Wills
C. Scragg
M.B.E
C.F.I
T. D. Ross
Flt
R. D. Pexton
Allet
L. D.—Weston
Ont
Brennan
E. R.—Lindsay
Bruton
P. J
Regina
Sask
Bill
W. E
Man
Banks
A. T
New Cglasgow
N.S. Bennetto
Hamilton
Corbett
F. M
Caissie
J. W
Point
Point DeChene, N.B. Chappell, W. R.—Gualph
Coleman
Ottawa
Dundas
J. M
Toronto
Fear
R. A
Farlardeau
W. L
Forrest
B. E
Edmonton
Alta
Goodfellow
L. T
Saskatoon
Gordon R. L
Hagersville
Gibson
Lenore
Hansel
R.V
Covington
Harrison
Haight
B. C
Norwich
Hunter
Woodstock
Fergus
Ishkey
N. G
Duke of Kent at Patricia Bay Air Base visit
Under a broiling sun about 2,000 spectators watched the Duke of Kent inspect Royal Canadian Air Force personnel at Patricia Bay air base near Victoria. He reviewed a guard of honor, met officials from naval, army, and air services, and spoke with several airmen.
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Victoria
C.P
Duke of Kent
Royal Canadian Air Force
Patricia Bay
British Columbia
Duke
R.C. A.F. Guard of Honor
Axis linked uprisings fear Axis diversions in war
Diplomats in Bogota say a wave of totalitarian stir across South America, including plots in Bolivia and Argentina and propaganda in Colombia, was likely ordered by Axis high command to disrupt aid to Britain, Russia and China. The effort prompted regional governments to act quickly to quell the movements.
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Harold K. Miles
Associated Press
Bogota
Colombia
South America
Bolivia
Argentina
Britain
Russia
China
Argentine
Axis High Command
Revelstoke Mill Makes Progress On Face Lifting Operation
City observers report favorable progress at the Revelstoke Saw mill during a face lifting operation. A large area remains for painting and decorating. Lads from R.A.F. show limited enthusiasm for corn on the cob while farmers in the city market are few. Eaton's new second floor department features rounded corners and a generally modern design.
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Eaton
Saskatoon man plans 2000 mile round trip walk
Brian King of Saskatoon Sask plans to walk to the Okanagan Valley British Columbia and back for a vacation covering about 2000 miles.
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Saskatoon
Brian King
Saskatoon, Sask
Okanagan Valley
B.C
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