Mattern and Griffin Land at Tempelhof After Globe-Girdling Flight
Berlin welcomes James Mattern and Bennett Griffin who landed at Tempelhof at 5:40 p.m. after an Atlantic crossing from Harbour Grace. The pair, attempting to beat the Post Gatty round-the-world record, noted weather delays and arrived two hours fifty five minutes ahead of the existing mark.
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Berlin
dJames Mattern
Bennett Griffin
Tempelhof
Warrior Grace
Hanover
Mattern
Griffin
Calgary
James Mattern
United States
Roy
W. U. Ball
Calgary Bronks
Champions
Alberta
Atlantic
Harbor Grace
Mid
Freeport
Philip Mattern
Fort Worth
Texas
Mattern-Griffin
Moscow
Sniper Surrenders After Capitol District Shooting
In Washington a sniper shot one policeman fatally and wounded another, holding at least 100 bystanders at bay for three hours before surrendering. The shooter Nicholson Lane claimed he aimed to start fireworks. Je. A. Swanson died. A. C. Paulson was wounded in the arm and chest.
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Washington
Capitol
Nicholson Lane
Je. A. Swanson
A. C. Paulson
Rainfall spans wide Saskatchewan to Alberta region
Last night rainfall totaled .07 inch with measurable showers from Medicine Hat to Swift Current and from Swift Current to Empress. Two to eight hours of rain occurred between Medicine Hat and Calgary, with ongoing rain on the division's east end this morning according to local CPR offices.
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C.P.R
Medicine Hat
Swift Current
Empress
Burstall
Calgary
Reparations Talks Narrow Gap at Lausanne Conference
At Lausanne a Franco German compromise on final Germany liability emerged as six powers Britain France Italy Belgium Japan and Germany awaited a joint meeting. Germany's latest offer of 625 million dollars contrasted with a target of 1 billion, leaving a negotiable gap as Premier Herriot insisted on safeguarding revisions to US war debt terms.
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Lausanne
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Japan
Edouard Herriot
Herriot
United States
MacDonald
Europe
Notes From Redcliff Welfare Clinic and Local Visits
Mr. Marty hosts his son from the United States visiting. The next Welfare Clinic is planned for Wednesday July 18. Gordon and Kenneth Newnham were taken to hospital for tonsillectomy. Miss Margaret Rutherford to be operated for appendicitis. Ian Monis visiting Rev and Mrs Pow at the Gordon Memorial Manse. Mr Alex Patterson hired as caretaker for the swimming pool. Mrs A Stratton holidays at Elkwater Lake. Mr and Mrs Edwardson of Saskatchewan visiting Mr and Mrs T Dutton. The swimming pool was filled yesterday and will be in full swing in a few days.
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Marty
United States
Gordon
Kenneth Newnham
Margaret Rutherford
Medicine Hat Hospital
Ian
Mon
Pow
Gordon Memorial Manse
Alex. Patterson
A. Stratton
Elkwater Lake
Edwardson
Saskatchewan
T. Dutton
Mona Wade Benefit Fund Drives Support for Olympiad Trip
Members of the Citizens' Committee guarantee to raise funds advanced to finance Mona Wade's trip to Hamilton for Canadian Olympic trials. Various athletic events are staged to raise money and cash contributions are welcome. Donations listed include Commercial Travellers 19.00 and Supporters of Sports 5.00.
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Citizens’ Committee
Mona Wade
Hamilton
John Read
Baca
RCMP Nabs St. Johns Transient in Car Theft Case
George Robinson of St. Johns N B, a transient, was arrested after a Strathmore coupe with its license plates removed and oil drained from a Brier property near Red Cliff Hill. He pleaded guilty to theft of plates and oil and awaits charges for stealing the car from L P Sammon of Strathmore. The capture was aided by the Irvine detachment and Medicine Hat police court.
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R.C.M.P
George Robinson
St. Johns
N.B
Strathmore
A. Brier
Sergt. H. Allen
Redcliff Hill
Treasure hunt update from Cocos Island expedition
Col. J E Leckie head of the Vancouver B C expedition reports no treasure found yet near Cocos Island off Costa Rica. Canadian destroyers stand by to transport any gold to Canada as Ottawa officials cautiously comment on the claim.
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Panama City
Col
J. E. Leckie
Vancouver, B.C
Cocos Island
Costa Rica
United States Naval Reserve
Balboa
J. Walter Young
Leckie
Panama
Coco Island
Canary
Ottawa
Defence Department
Canada
Esquimalt
Crop Prospects Vary Across Western Provinces in July Report
Dominion Bureau of Statistics notes July 1 crop conditions overall near average with moisture shortages in parts. Manitoba and Saskatchewan show heavy rains and grasshopper challenges while Alberta faces variable moisture and drought pockets. wheat growth strong though stem maggots and rust present.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Red River Valley
Swift Current
Peace River
Didsbury Man Held in Extortion Attempt Against Mayor
Alex Jurrie remained in custody in Edmonton on Tuesday for an extortion case linked to Didsbury Alberta Mayor al W Chambers. Police say a plan involved dropping a bundle of stage money by a bridge after a letter demanded the payment with threats of death if ignored.
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Edmonton
Alta
Alex Jurrie
W. Chambers
Didsbury
Alberta
Jurrie
Calgary Faces Large Budget Deficit Requiring Action
Calgary aldermen were informed of a serious financial outlook with over 1.38 million dollars in uncollected taxes and current obligations totaling around 2.07 million. Street railway revenue dropped by nearly 24 thousand in the first half of 1932, while relief costs threaten a deficit near 250 thousand before year end.
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Calgary
Graves
Dozens of Doukhobors Protest Police West of Canora
Canora Saskatchewan July 5 Canadian Press protesters clash with police near a Doukhobor encampment two miles west of town. Men women and children removed coverings and marched away while authorities herded others into a barn under RCMP guard.
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Canora
Sask
Here
Tinney
R.C.M.P
Alfred E. Smith Says He Will Support the Democratic Party
New York on July 6 Alfred E Smith announced that he would support the Democratic party. The statement signals continued alignment with party priorities and upcoming political efforts.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Democratic Party
Two killers hunted after RCMP corporal murder near Foam Lake
Saskatoon July 5 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other Saskatchewan forces join a massive man hunt for two fugitive store bandits who killed Corporal Leonard V Ralls and fled into dense brush near Lindlaw. Over 300 volunteers and officers, aided by airplanes, pursue through rain and mud as roads are cleared and plans drawn for possible gun battle.
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Saskatoon
Lindlaw
Here
Leonard V. Ralls
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ralls
Foam Lake
Royal Canadian Mounted
Saskatchewan
Sask
W. J. Moorehear
R.C.M.P
Laskon
Mrs Barney Acquitted of Murder Charge Today
London July 6 Mrs Elvira Dolores Barney found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of Thomas William Scott Stephen. The jury cleared her on an additional indictment for intent to do Stephen grievous bodily harm. Stephen was shot in her apartment May 31 amid a struggle over the pistol.
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London
Eng
Elvira Dolores Barney
Thomas William Scott Stephen
Stephen
Grasshopper Menace Grows in Southern Alberta
In southern Alberta a serious grasshopper menace has emerged over the past week to ten days. Government and federal officials say heavy hatchings due to delayed cool weather threaten crop yields. About 80 tons of white arsenic poison bait has been shipped, with field staff directing mixing stations across the region including Bindless.
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Edmonton
Geo. Hoadley
Department of Agriculture
Federal
Lethbridge
Alberta
New View of Imperial Conference Sparks Liberal Debate
London July. R P Holt shipowner and ex MLA blasted the Ottawa Imperial Economie Conference at a Liberal Free Trade luncheon. He accused unofficial delegates of pursuing a shameless conspiracy against Britain and warned of adverse effects on British trade.
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London
Gyros Inishunevot
Imperial’ Economie
Ottawa
R. .P. Jolt
Liberal Free Trade Committee
Holt
England
Mona Wade Benefit Swimming Gala at Hill Pool
A big swimming gala at the Hill pool tomorrow night raises funds for Mona Wade. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. The event features races for different age groups, diving displays, and a Follow the Leader contest as part of the Mona Wade fund drive.
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Hill Pool
Mona Wade
Bob Lausee
Gangiameg
Jack
Alda
List of Grade 1 Names in School Roster Continues
Fragmented OCR shows a roster of grade 1 and grade 1 hunlisted students with numerous typos and misreadings. Names include Feeney Heyinger Lutz Pudwill and many others, suggesting a continuation of a school class list.
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Wiliam Feeney
Wilfred
Heyinger
Lutz
Merleen ‘Schneider
Graham Trotter
Allen Classen
Caroline Matheson
Esther ,Pudwill
Viola Pudwill
John ‘Schwartz
George Zmurchyk
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Mayvern
Prem. Herriot
Redcliff
RCMP
Robinson
L. P. Sammon
Cocos Islet
Smith
Corporal Ralls
Page Seven
Wm. McKitrick
Bill Sherring
Athens
Don Linden
Toronto
Percy Williams
Miss Catherwood
Miltiades
Marathon
Philippedes
Acropolis
Continents
Los Angeles
En's
Ege
Spon le Th
Bih
Anduldachuk
Hugh Armstrong
Lily. Chapman
Helen Fakas
May Fode
Maggie Gardipel
Harvey Good
Daisy Groth
Margaret Keal
David Kerr
Archie Kisinger
Harry Ehr
Martha Leust
Marjorie Mayer
Illiam Mathegon
Doreen Miller
Harold Motz
Caroline ' Schneider
Johnny Sebit
Robert Simpson
Deonald Sinclair
la Vella Trudell
Katharine Willox
Anaie
Ancatabhie
Aestoria Fakas
Ae Fode
Ruth Came
Sag Gil 'Gillesple
Charles Horne
Jackie
Ruben Kesgler
Annie Kneab
Ae Kopschinski
Douglag
Maci Yak
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