Meeting the Livestock Crisis in drought affected West
The Winnipeg Free Press asks if slaughtering cattle from drought areas, with a government guarantee to cover losses on processed product, is best. Saskatchewan offers 1.25 per 100 pounds. concerns include depressed cattle prices, future livestock production, and avoiding harm to Western farmers.
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Dominion
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg Free Press
West
Prairie
Manitoba
Ottawa
Canada’s External Relations and King’s Leadership
The Ottawa Citizen credits Prime Minister Mackenzie King for shaping Canada’s external affairs, from creating the Department of External Affairs to recruiting Dr. O. D. Skelton. It notes plans to expand postings abroad and suggests appointing high commissioners in Dominions to boost trade and understanding. The Winnipeg Free Press calls for a minister in charge of external affairs and a stable League of Nations presence in September.
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King
Ottawa Citizen
Massey
Washington
Marler
Tokyo
Citizen
Mackenzie King
Canada
Department of External Affairs
O. D. Skelton
Ottawa
Dominions
South America
Winnipeg Free Press
League of Nations
League
Manitoba must decide on responsible government path
The Moose Jaw Times-Herald argues Manitoba should seek a fresh general provincial election to resolve the Bracken government stalemate. It warns against minority-rule coalitions and says Liberalism falters in alliances with opposing faiths while urging Premier Bracken to ask the people for a verdict for stable, economical governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Bracken
Liberal-Progressives
Moose Jaw Times-Herald
Liberal-Progressive
Hoare hints at Empire burden sharing and Westminster ties
Sir Samuel Hoare, first lord of the admiralty, urged Empire burden sharing at a gathering of the Empire Parliamentary Association. The Ottawa Journal suggests next summer's Imperial Conference may probe equality of obligation, not just status, prompting renewed questions about Canada's ties to the Crown and Westminster principles.
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Samuel Hoare
Admiralty
Empire Parliamentary Association
Samuel
Empire
Ottawa Journal
London
England
Canada
Sir Samuel Hoare
Trelle’s Damming Scheme For Prairie Rainfall
The Regina Leader-Post notes Herman Trelle’s plan to dam the Saskatchewan River near Saskatoon, creating reservoirs to drive evaporation and rainfall. He proposes two large dams funded by the value of electric energy, benefiting farm homes and industries, and suggests provincial and federal study.
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North American
Herman Trelle
Saskatchewan River
Prairies
Trelle
Saskatoon
Regina Leader-Post
Relativity and Money Reframe Economic Values in Postwar Discourse
In a London Economic writing, money loses its fixed meaning as Reichsmarks and milk prices are shown as fluid concepts. The piece argues that flexible measures and adjustable units could reshape not only economics but broader social norms and political tensions.
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London Economist
Konversionskasse
Imports and Jobs Press for More Manufactured Goods
The piece argues exports fuel agriculture and industry, but imports are needed to pay for them. It cites benefits from exotic materials and travel while warning against relying on cheap foreign labor as it details a long historical pattern from 1921 to 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Foreign Trade Council of
New York
The Negro as an Athlete in Olympic Competition
An article praises the success of Black athletes in the Olympics. It notes Canadian Dr. Phil Edwards and Sam Richardson as colored athletes, plus U.S. team members Owens, Metcalfe, Woodruff, Johnson, Albritton, Robinson, Williams, Lavalle, Walker, and Tyde Pickett the lone colored woman. The piece cites dominance over European rivals and highlights media reactions to Jesse Owens.
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Phil Edwards
Canada
Sam Richardson
United States
Owens
Metcalfe
Woodruff
Johnson
Albritton
Robinson
Williams
Lavalle
Walker
Tyde Pickett
Hitlers
Mussolinis
Europe
Toronto Star
Jesse Owens
Jesse
Unclear statement about anticipated satisfaction with results
A fragment implies someone will be highly pleased with forthcoming outcomes and will have reason to feel satisfied. The context and subjects are not specified in the text.
North to the Orient: Soviet pilots test northern air route
The piece notes Soviet leaders insist on the northern Arctic route to Asia versus the southern trans-Pacific path. Russian fliers travel from California toward Alaska with plans to depart from Juneau toward the Orient. Some favor an inland Mackenzie route to Siberia, while others back coastal testing. Either way, both sides foresee the northern route proving superior within a decade.
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Asia
Russia
California
Alaska
Juneau
Orient
Mackenzie
Siberia
Winnipeg Free Press
Best Move in the World Trade Barriers and War Risk
Dr. William E. Dodd, U S ambassador to Germany, argues that tariff barriers raise ill will and fuel war. He says nations seek independence by barriers, worsening fear of conflict and increasing armament costs. Dropping trade barriers could prevent billions spent on armaments.
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William E. Dodd
United States
Germany
Range Experiment Station Warns of Downy Brome Weed
A Range Experiment Station letter warns that downy brome or cheat grass is spreading across Alberta and southern Saskatchewan. It grows early, matures quickly, becomes harsh, and harms livestock, especially sheep. Control methods include grazing management, burning, herbicides, mowing, cultivation, smut, and seeding competing crops.
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British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Montana
Janda
Kamloops
Canada Germany trade pact eyed after talks in Berlin
Canadian trade minister W D Euler said a new Canada Germany trade agreement would be sent to Ottawa for cabinet approval this fall after 10 days of discussions. Euler described a plan to trade raw materials and wheat for German machinery, with Hitler detailing questions on the international situation.
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Berlin
C.P
Canada
Germany
Ottawa
W. D. Euler
Perlin
W . Wu'er
Trade and Commerce
Sertin
Euler
Reich
Switzerland
Holland
England
Civil War in Labor Ranks Seen After AFL Action
Washington reports fear of a prolonged labor civil war after the AFL executive council suspended 10 unions. President William Green disputed an industrial committee estimate that a substantial majority of central bodies would split, saying fewer than one third would be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Miller
Associated Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
William Green
Federation
Committee For Industrial Organization
United States
Green
Unnions
John Brophy
L. Lewis
Ohe
Alleged Slayer Jimmy Chiskum Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Elk Point Alberta reports RCMP confirmed Jimmy Chiskum, 25, killed himself in the bush a mile west of town after fatally shooting John Fitzsimmons, 54, and wounding Jeremiah Cardinal, 25, amid an all night disturbance. Chiskum fled from Elk Point Tuesday following the incident.
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Elk Point
Alta
C.P
Jimmy Chiskum
Edmonton
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Chiskum
John Fitzsimmons
Jeremiah Cardinal
Walter Johnson
Cardinal
Johnson
Fitzsimmons
Abandon Search for Miner Panek in Alberta
Police call off the wide search for George Panek a 35 year old miner who vanished from Cadomip Alts 160 miles southwest of Edmonton 55 days ago. Three local residents Mrs Hess John Harca and Andrew Istevan were seriously wounded but have since recovered leaving investigators still alert for new clues.
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George Panek
Cadomip
Alts
Edmonton
John Hess
John Harca
Andrew Istevan
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