City Tax Rate Set At 43 1-2 Mills Similar To Last Year
The City Council set the 1939 mill rate at 43.5 mills with allocations for city, school board, library, and government tax totaling the same as last year. Alderman Black led the bylaw approval and noted no desire to raise rates, proposing a $2,500 cut to keep the level. The meeting also covered a two mill government levy for Social Service Tax Act, taxi stand regulations, and provincial contributions for royal visits.
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Henry J. Roche
Edmonton
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Bush Fires Sweep Quebec Village St. Esprit
Two hundred men battled fires that had destroyed 13 buildings in St. Esprit Quebec, with damage over 100000 dollars. Fire broke out last night and, by noon today, flames still threatened more structures as telephonic communications were restored.
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St. Esprit
Shot Fired at Duchess of Kent Escapes Unharmed in London
A shot was fired at the Duchess of Kent in Belgrave Square as she left for a cinema. No injuries. A man was arrested. a sawed off shot found near the Duchess’s home. Scotland Yard investigates possible links to another nearby incident at the Princess of Wales's residence.
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Hitler
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England
Australia
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Britain
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Mary
Prince of Wales
Edward VI
Hyde Park
Britain to Have Million Trained Men at Hand
Britain plans to mobilize a large wartime force with about 1.6 million trained men by year end. Of these, 366000 in regulars and reserves, 340000 in territorial army field units, 115000 in anti aircraft units, and 200000 conscripts. Militia calls begin July with 50000 per quarter, as renewal calls proceed through October. The May 4 plan also includes three months training for reserves and a one month stint for territorial volunteers.
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Britain
Territorial Army
War Office
Navy
Bank Robber Steals 2000 From Dominion Bank
A lone robber escaped with 2000 after shoving a note into the teller cage at the Dominion bank in Hamilton. He pretended a revolver in his coat as he fled. Weather: cool and showery with temperatures 54 and 42.
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Hamilton
C.P
Dominion Bank
Rink Company Holds Evening Annual Meeting
Medicine Hat Rink Company Limited held its annual meeting last night. Directors re elected included D W Hays A P Burns P Yeo M S Stone Dr M Le Moore and V W Parrish. A council nominated director vacancy and a summer roof repair plan for the Arena were discussed.
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Pagues
DD. W. Hays
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P. Yeo
M. S. Stone
M. le Moore
Vv. OW. Parrish
Local Legion Resolution Backs Scrap Iron Embargo
The local Canadian Legion branch reports its adopted resolution from the Alberta Council meeting calls on the federal government to impose an immediate embargo on exporting scrap iron and metal to foreign countries not on friendly terms with the British Empire, attracting nationwide attention.
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The
Canadian Legion
Alberta
Rain Extends Moisture Span Across Prairie Farmlands
Widespread rain from Calgary to Medicine Hat and Weyburn improves soil moisture for early growth and helps insulate crops. Saskatchewan weekly crop report notes drought relief except near Weyburn where timing is late. Central Alberta expected more rain as frost fears fade and cooler weather slows grasshopper activity. overall crop conditions reported satisfactory.
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Sasketchewan Wheat Pool
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Baltic States Ink Separate Non-Aggression Pacts With Germany
Latvia and Estonia planned to sign non aggression treaties with Germany in Berlin on Wednesday signaling alignment in response to Roosevelt's suggestion. Officials indicated Latvia's William Munters and Estonia's Karl Selter would meet German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop.
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Germany
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Hitler
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Russia
Alberta Opens 23rd Treasury Branch at Edson
Alberta will open its 23rd treasury branch at Edson tomorrow after today's announcement from Edmonton. The new branch expands provincial financial services and will be staffed to serve local residents and businesses.
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C.P
Alberta
Treasury
Edson
Giants Hit Five Homers In One Inning For Record Smash
New York Giants power surge tops Cincinnati with five homers in a single inning and seven in the first four frames to set a major league mark and tie another. Vander Meer, Lombardi and Dunning pitched as Cincinnati fell 17 to 7.
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Salvo
Dunning
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Bowman
Berres
Fitzsinmmons
Phelps
St. Louis
Boston
Davis
Owen
Shoffner
Loopez
Exhibition of School Work at Tor Onto Street School
An exhibition of industrial arts and household economics projects by Tor Onto Street pupils will be held at the school next Friday from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Public interest was high last year and the displays demonstrated useful training and the students’ improved skill and creative initiative after another year of instruction.
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Toronto Street School
King George and Queen in western Ontario tour
King George and the Queen toured Ontario towns stopping in Stratford Guelph Kitchener Windsor and Sudbury as crowds surged to greet them. The visit included a mine tour at Sudbury’s Frood nickel operation with the King in mining gear and a female royal in rain gear. Large crowds and heat marked the royal progress across western Ontario.
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Windsor
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George
Hiya
Sudbury
Frood
Canada
Donald MacAskill
International Nickel
Nice Compliment Is Paid Special Issue Of The News
The News issued a commemorative edition to honor the royal visit to Medicine Hat, with high demand for keepsake copies. A Elm Street resident framed the front page featuring the King and Queen, preserving a historic Canadian moment for posterity.
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Medicine Hat
Elm St
Dominion election expected in Canada October
Ottawa observers expect a general election around mid October as Parliament adjourns. Prime Minister Mackenzie King is anticipated to announce the vote at an August 8 Toronto dinner, marking six years since he led the National Liberal party.
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Mackenzie Wing
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Dominion
National Liberal Party
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Canada
Mackenzie King
Trans Atlantic Air Mail Service to Start June 24
Canada to United Kingdom and Europe via Newfoundland and Bire will launch June 24 with a rate of 300 per 12 ounces. The service covers Canadian domestic routes and Empire destinations, includes Newfoundland transit at 10c per ounce, and requires covers endorsed Via Trans Atlantic Air Mail From Shediac.
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Europe
Empire
Newfoundland
Shediac
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Moncton
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