Britain and France vow aid to Poland despite Russia stance
London dispatch says Britain's cabinet considers recalling parliament to review Europe's crisis after Germany and Russia announce a non aggression pact. London officials express resolve to uphold pledges of full military support to Poland, regardless of Russia's position. Berlin also says it will seal a Soviet non aggression pact on the eve of London and Paris meetings.
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Italy
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Paris
Berlin
Moscow
Weather notes on Mild spring in Medicine Hat area
Gardeners face eight degree frost margin as overnight low near 40 above at the airport. Valley likely cooler by a degree or two. Forecasts predict higher temperatures with yesterday's top at 73 and noon today at 78.
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Gardeners of
Medicine Hat
US View of Russia German Peace Accord
The New York Times said the proposed German Soviet non aggression pact could be a strategic move allowing Russia to avoid Europe and major wars. It warned of a weakened Europe and potential communist spread, calling the pact a diplomatic coup for Hitler and recalling Rapallo 1921 as a cautionary precedent.
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Rapallo
France
England
Italy
Thieves loot Manitoba liquor store in Winnipeg
Thieves raided a Manitoba government liquor store in Winnipeg on Monday, forcing entry by battering in the rear door and escaping with liquor valued at 1100 dollars. Police investigated the break in and sought witnesses.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Manitoba
City to asphalt highway section from Redcliff hill to Premier plant
The city street program will start end of this week or Monday at latest with two gangs. One gang works on the highway, the other in the city, under provincial government supervision.
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Redcliff Hill
Committee of the Whole
Redcliff
Public Works Department
Poland mobilizes vast war prep amid threat of German attack
Warsaw reports extensive Polish preparations as observers note nearly one million under arms. Citizens urged to stock two weeks of food, while fortifications near Danzig are rushed. Germans abroad begin departure, and public works slow as resources shift to military needs.
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Poland
Gazeta Polska
Danzig
Herr Jaensch
Poznan
Russia
Lonaz
Katowile
Gydnia
Italians React To Reported German Soviet Pact
Rome authorities and diplomats expressed surprise at reports that Germany and the Soviet Union would sign a non aggression treaty. Mussolini and Ciano were briefed via Ambassador Attolico while Schwerin von Krosig arrived in Rome as Italy seeks to keep the Axis firm.
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Berlin
Ciano
Poland
Italy
France
Schwerin von Krosig
Cobb Breaks Land Speed Mark At Bonneville Before Stall
John Cobb flashed through the measured mile at 369.23 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats Utah though he abandoned the return trip when the motor stalled. The feat makes him the fastest man on land surpassing the prior 357.5 mph record set a year earlier by Captain George Eyeston.
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C.P
John Cobb
George Eyeston
Japs Threaten Action Over Shanghai Shooting
Japanese controlled Shanghai authorities warned of serious action if the international settlement does not satisfy them after a British sergeant killed two pro-Japanese policemen and wounded six others. They demanded punishment of those implicated, a report to puppet mayor Fu Hsiao en, indemnities for families and victims, and apologies and assurances.
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CP Havas
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Fu Hsiao-en
Emergency Parliament meeting for defence powers called
The British government has summoned an emergency parliament session for Thursday to pass a bill granting the government special powers for rapid defence measures amid the European crisis. The cabinet met for nearly four hours and said additional forces will be called up across navy, army, and air force.
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C.P
Daladier Convenes Private Talks With General Gamelin
Premier Daladier left an emergency cabinet session for a long private conference with General Gamelin, commander in chief of France's armed forces. Indications suggest discussions on possible further troop mobilization beyond those already summoned, with estimates ranging from 300,000 to 600,000.
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C.P
Daladier
Gamelin
France
Roads Through C N R Right of Way Discussed by City Council
The Medicine Hat council heard a land commissioner’s letter stating Washington Avenue crosses CN R property to the Ottawa Fifth Street limit and a road across CN R right of way connects to BP Oil Co plant. Settlement on assessed value proposed. paving Redcliff highway to 77 cents per sq yd approved.
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Washington Avenue
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Communists Object to New Democracy in Alberta
The Alberta Communist party opposes the New Democracy setup while backing the movement overall. Provincial president Jan Lake said the Communists would decide their attitude at a convention in Edmonton. They disassociate themselves from the attempt to make New Democracy the entire Social Credit organization.
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C.P
Communist Party
Alberta
New Democracy
Jan Lakeman
Social Credit
Social Credit Organization
British Railwaymen Strike Set for Saturday Action
London August 22 The executive committee of the Associated Safety of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen declares a strike by the United Kingdoms four main railroads to take effect Saturday. The action follows the failure to raise the minimum weekly wage from 45 to 50 shillings, with all labor withdrawn unless an agreement is reached beforehand.
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London
C.P
United Kingdom
the Associated Safety of Locomotive Engineers
Six Die And Thirty Hurt In London Storm
A child's bicycle is blamed for conducting lightning during a severe electrical storm over London. Six people died and about 30 were injured at Valentine's Park Ilford as rain and a short circuit triggered a fire in a Wembley Park subway coach. London plunged into semi darkness.
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C.P
Valentine's Park
Ilford
Wembley Park
Pivotal Soviet German Pact Rumors Stir War News
Across Tokyo Moscow Rome and Berlin reports describe a proposed Soviet German non aggression pact with denouncement provisions and neutrality terms. British French talks with Soviet leaders face unclear instructions as Ribbentrop may fly in to seal an alleged no war pact.
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Moscow
Britain
France
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Rome
Baseball scores from National and American leaks
In the National League Chicago loses 4 to 2 at New York after a late push while Boston settles for a 2-2 tie with Pittsburgh. Cincinnati is shutout by Philadelphia 4 to 0 as St Louis edges Brooklyn 5 to 4.
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Hershberger
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Phelps
Alberta Forecast Warmer With Fair Conditions
The forecast calls for fair weather today and Wednesday in Alberta with daytime temperatures rising slightly. Expect mild conditions and light winds as the days progress.
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Britain weighs emergency powers to counter German threat
London reports say the British government may empower military leaders to act without parliament in a sudden German attack on Poland. Cabinet discussions include declaring emergency sessions and concrete steps at strategic harbors as tensions rise ahead of a possible Hitler address.
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Poland
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