30 Jul 1936
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
1
On Sunday at Sandy Point riverfront 18 year old John Peitz fell while crossing the river. He disappeared beneath the water and searchers have yet to recover his body. His parents live in Burstall.
Ithaca N Y July 2 A P science editor reports Cornell University unveiled a practical method to convert drought damaged crops into fodder. Using added phosphatic acid to high protein crops such as alfalfa red clover sweet clover and soybeans the process preserves feed in silos at 50 to 75 cents per ton.
Dorothy Lalig 27 of Toroito drowned when a boat overturned on Lake Ontario. Three other occupants were rescued after the accident and the search continues for remaining passengers.
Rosevear Alberta July 28 The body of 61 year old homesteader Mattias Froschmeier living alone was found in the ruins of his log cabin after police report he shot himself following a fire set in the cabin No inquest will be held The scene is about 120 miles west of Edmonton.
Jerusalem reports clash as Arab militants loyal to a new campaign strike against Jewish settlements and British forces. Twenty Arabs killed, including fighters and a constable, as tanks planes and armored cars attack caves where rebels hide. World news notes British policy remains unchanged amid renewed violence.
Firefighters battled a forest fire in the Little Rockies near Havre with shifting winds spreading flames. Three lives were reported lost, including two United States Geological Survey members and a miner near the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. The blaze endangered timberlands in Lewis and Clark National Forest south of Malta and Chinook.
C H Carlisle of the Canadian Bread Company told Ontario shareholders that drought still allows a larger wheat yield this year. He estimated the 1936 Canadian crop at about 250 million bushels, with 126 million bushels carried out from last year, making total availability near 350 million bushels, comparable to the long term average.
Regina Saskatchewan July 28 farmers in dry areas can obtain repairs for machinery under a government backed plan. Farmers deal directly with farm implement companies and the province guarantees payment. H F Auld deputy minister of agriculture will set applicable areas. Companies refused to reduce prices below the minimum cash price.
The Court of Canada renders a partially valid decision on the Minitia Wages Act and related Employment provisions. The ruling addresses constitutional questions and the remaining clause is invalid.
Toronto reports a newly found cemetery near St Marys in eastern Ontario. A land surveyor named John Sahdfield Macries uncovered graves believed linked to early settlers from the western shores of the continent. Hepburn, a local historian, notified the Premier and offered to arrange care for the graveyard.
London July 29 Prime Minister Rahiwn told Westminster Hall that world troubles stem from a century old war and warned war should not be the path. He praised Canada and its record and the Canadian pilgrims then visited Westminster Abbey to lay a wreath at the Unknown Soldier as part of the commemorations.
Two newspapers fined a total of £1,050 for captions published on July 16 that suggested assassination attempts against the King. George Andrew McMahon, a spectator, drew a revolver as the Sovereign rode by. the court found the captions prejudiced the case against McMahon.
Ottawa reports discussions on a general trade relations pact between Canada and Uruguay. Uruguayan official Don Mitro Marques Castro met Canadian officials, with talks also held by acting Trade Minister Ho Laflibley in the absence of W D Eifler. No final agreement announced.
After several cool days the temperature rose to 94 degrees and then is reported to reach 96 degrees by 1 PM. Winds from the north reached up to 20 miles per hour overnight, keeping residents awake during a wild night.
An early morning blaze gutted a two story rooming house at 745 Nifith Street. Five residents, including Mrs E Aldya and her four children, escaped in their night attire with minor injuries as flames spread through the building and to nearby homes. The fire alarm was sounded around 3:10 am and damaged several adjacent houses before being brought under control.
Alberta firefighting efforts shield ranches in the Castlle River area southwest of Lethbridge as fires spread and cattle are moved to safety. Officials report most fires across the province under control with hopes to halt spread toward the Kananaskis valley if conditions stay favorable.
Winnipeg July 29 Premier John Bracken faces a tight path to forming a government as Manitoba returns show Conservatives and Social Credit winning nine seats previously held by his Liberal Progressive party. With 18 confirmed, the Liberals trailing, while Conservatives and Social Credit gain. Provisional Winnipeg results and postponed northern ridings could alter totals. PR experts awaited full counts.
Grain markets in Canada and the United States rose sharply on heavy export demand. Winnipeg wheat finished 2 1 4 to 2 5 1 2 cents higher with July at 9 8 1 2, sensing a top near 9 8 3 4. Chicago corn hit its peak since 1930 at 93 cents a bushel amid panicky purchases for export.
Edmonton on July 28 reports city officials plan inspections to identify unemployed people on direct relief. Relief Manager H F McGee will screen applicants. council endorsed using checks to weed out alleged chiselers from relief rolls.
David Beavley, a Lac La Biche area farmer, was drowned when his hay cutting machine toppled from his seat and plunged into a lake. RCMP report says he could not swim and the device dragged him below the water as the horses entered the lake.
Ottawa reports that Canada’s national network will air welcomes to President Roosevelt during his visit to Quebec. The broadcast includes speeches and the president's reply, with Tremendous attendance noted at the event slated for Friday evening from 7:45 to 8:15.
A delegation of Conservative leaders pressed for a stronger British defense after receiving reports of European rearmament. They pressed for a public debate while government officials outlined a plan to create infantry training and service options, with 26 weeks in the first year and 14 days annually thereafter.
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