France Enacts Broad Social Reforms Under New Regime
Paris reports sweeping social legislation since the new chamber began. Bills establish the 40 hour week and 15 days paid holidays, collective agreements, a wheat stabilization fund, and a public works program. Strikes erupt in factories and farm labor, with disputes over wage bases and holidays, while government faces mounting compensation claims.
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Paris
Geo. Hambieton
C.P
France
Chamber of Deputies
Bank of France
Aube
Rockefeller Jr Reports Britain's Prosperity On Arrival
John D. Rockefeller Jr. arrived in New York aboard the Queen Mary and praised Britain's prosperity saying hotels are crowded and activity is high, unmatched since before the depression. He spoke after disembarking, noting the optimism in England.
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New York
C.P
Great Britain
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
England
Ayer's President Dies in Philadelphia
Wilfred W. Frey 61 president of N. W. Ayer & Son Incorporated an advertising agency died in Philadelphia today.
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AYER
Philadelphia
Wilfred W. Frey
N. W. Ayer & Son, Incorporated
Hitler sets 50000 mark relief fund for Spanish refugees
Berlin July 27 AP reports Chancellor Hitler ordered a relief fund of 50000 marks to aid German refugees from Spain. The government move seeks to assist those fleeing the war torn country as authorities organize evacuation and welfare measures.
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Berlin
Hitler
Spain
Rebels Gain Ground as Madrid Reports Control
Rebels control most of northern Spain and parts of the south while Madrid remains secure. Loyalists clash with Franco forces near San Sebastian and Zaragoza as foreign embassies relocate and refugees flee. A British actor recounts terror on Mallorca as rebels fortify La Linea front.
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Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
Morocco
Malaga
Cordoba
Seville
Jean Decros
Havas News Agen
Hendaye
Goded
Burriel Legurbure
Jiminez-Arenas
Zaragoza
Tardienta
Gibraltar
A.P
Reuters
la Linea Front
la Linea
Gib- Traltar
London
Palma
Mallorca
Hartley Power
Power
Ajaccio
Puzzle solution and clues from Eugene Sheffer crossword page
Yesterday's puzzle solution and a long list of clues are presented, including entries for 31 horizontal and multiple down clues. The page includes the final answer, a price of $12, and many Greek and Hebrew letters, places, and common crossword terms.
Manitoba Election Bracken Government Loses Seats
Manitoba general election results show Premier John Bracken’s government losing seats to Conservatives and Social Credit. Liberal-Progressives held 15 of 25 decided seats. Conservatives seven. Social Credit two. independent L. St. George Stubbs led Winnipeg. Notable candidates include Communist James Listerick and CCF member Herbert Sulkers challenging Health Minister R. A. Hoey. Final results pending second counts under alternative voting and Winnipeg proportional transfers.
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John Bracken
Social Credit
Liberal-Progressives
L. St. George Stubbs
Winnipeg
James Listerick
Stubbs
W. R. Clubb
Morris
I. B. Griffiths
Russel
Herbert Sulkers
C.C.F
R. A. Ho
Pas
Rupert’s Land
R. A. Hoey
St. Clements
John Queen
James Litterick
Litter
Scotland
Toronto
Vancouver
H. D.B. Ketchen
Ivan Schull
Assiniboia
S. S. Garson
Fairford
Victor
Phillip Bourgois
Errick F. Willis
Deloraine
Russell Barrett
Portage la Prairie
Batttle
W. R. Sexsmith
E. A. Gilroy
Liberal-Progressive
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
McDiarmid
Major
Rice- Jones
Bardal
Duma
Ketchen
Webb
Barry
Thorvaldson
Swail
Queen
Farmer
Ivens
Hyman
Stewart
Brigden
Benjamin
Smith
Streuber
Litterick
Alberta firms asked how many prosperity certificates they will take
Edmonton July 28 Alberta manufacturers and wholesalers are being surveyed on how many prosperity certificates they will accept Premier Aberhart said a Maynard letter was sent to firms to identify open doors for circulation and help retailers locate goods First certificates to road workers expected Aug 6 or 7 with one percent stamps due Aug 12 drought may alter district allocations and potential increases remain undecided bumper quote Boost Alberta all you can Adopt the prosperity certificate plan official slogan page text
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Edmonton
C.P
Ali-berta
Aberhart
Lucien Maynard
Social Credit
W. A. Fallon
Public Works
Alberta
British Wheat Crop Predicted Less Satisfactory in 1936
London reports per Daily Mail that the British wheat crop this year may be poorer than 1935. The Ministry of Agriculture says if Argentine and Australian crops are average, no grain shortage is likely in the United Kingdom.
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London
C.P
Daily Mall
Ministry of ‘Agriculture
United Kingdom
Eden Explains Arms Exports to Spain Amid Troubled Outbreak
London reports the government defended its arms exports to Spain since the trouble began. In Commons, ministers sustained Mediterranean mutual aid pledges while defeating Liberal amendments on foreign office funding and approving the appropriation by wide margins.
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Spain
London
C.P
A.P. Cables
House of Commons
William Illacher
Eden
Mussolini
Austen Chamberlain
Germany
Archibald Sinclair
Fiden
Sir Archibald
British dominions urged to fund Empire defence
Australian high commissioner Stanley M. Bruce called on the British dominions to make a large contribution to Empire defence. He said nations must shoulder responsibilities and recent experiences showed small states could not rely on the League of Nations.
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Bristol
C.P
Stanley M. Bruce
League of Nations
Walter Arciwell Killed in Saskatoon Auto Crash
Walter Arciwell street railwayman of Saskatoon died when his car overturned near Harris Saskatchewan. The tragedy occurred as the vehicle left the roadway and emergency services were summoned to the scene.
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Walter Arciwell
Saskatoon
Harris
Sask
Western Canada crop drought worsens as rain hopes fade
Western Canada faces prolonged drought with little rain, threatening feed supplies for cattle and horses. Alberta and Saskatchewan consider federal aid as farmers plan to slaughter surplus livestock while fires near Pincher Creek and Lundbreck demand firefighting effort. In Alberta grazing lands need immediate rain to secure winter feed and farmers prepare for harvest. London reports war widow Rosina Kemp of Calgary died aboard the Antonia after a heart attack while returning from Vimy.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Canada
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Foothills
Cockroft
Central Prairie Province
British Columbia Boundary Line
Castle River
Pincher Creek
Lundbreck
London
Rosina Kemp
Calgary
France
Antonia
Alderson notes on patrols and local visits
The motor patrol is observed every few days moving east and west on the main gravelled highway. Mr John Stotz owns a Plymouth coupe. Mountaineer trains Nos 7 and 8 run for the summer months past here. Earl Hill spent part of last Sunday with friends at Suffield. A wild duck seeks water on the prairie. The writer, at Lethbridge, met Owen J Wood and family who are well. Wood and family will be remembered here when Mr Wood was manager of the Union Bank.
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John Stotz
Plymouth Coupe
Earl Hill
Suffield
Lethbridge
Owen J. Wood
Wood
Union Bank
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