Flood Threat Shocks Henan as Yellow River Breaks Dikes
Shanghai reports the Yellow River flooding hundreds of square miles in Henan. Japanese engineers say 150,000 Chinese civilians drowned after a 50 mile dike breach on the river's south bank. Thousands of Japanese troops' fate uncertain as waters rise and relief efforts begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Leheras
Associated Press
Shanghai
Yellow River
Henan
China
Araumadi
Milljors
City Council and Unemployment Committee Meet in Hopeful Adjourned Session
Last night in the mayor's office the City Council and the Citizens Unemployment Committee adjourned with slim prospects for a shared view on unemployment relief. Tension rose over a paragraph accusing city officials of bias while both sides favored improved cooperation and relief mechanisms for children and clothing distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Unemployment Committee
J. W. Bainbridge
Medicine Hat
Bainbridge
Bullivant
Hours of Work Act Passed by Congress to Regulate Industry
Congress approved compromise wage hour legislation to fix minimum pay and maximum hours for about three quarters of a million industrial workers and an additional million exempt from the wage provisions. The act sets a 44 hour week initially, then 42 and 40 hours, with seasonal exemptions and a 120 day effective period after presidential signing.
Trans-Canada Airlines to start Seattle service from Vancouver
Trans-Canada Airlines prepares to inaugurate a new schedule with two daily round trips between Vancouver and Seattle starting June 20. Flights depart at 11 am and 7 pm, boosting coastal air mail and passenger service to eastern Canada and the United States. Philip G. Johnson, TCA vice president, announced the plan.
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Vancouver
C.P
Trans-Canada
Airlines
Here
Seattle
T.C.A
Philip G., Johnson
British Columbia
United States
British Columbia Lumber Seeks Britain Market Amid Trade Uncertainty
Victoria June 15 The British Columbia government reports forest revenues last year reached 3 446 271 dollars, the highest since 1929 though below the 1928 peak. Minister A Wells Gray notes one quarter of revenue funds forest services and protection while Forester H C Manning warns tariff shifts and Anglo US trade pact talks could threaten timber exports to the United Kingdom where 32 4 percent of BC timber and 58 5 percent of exports are sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
C.P
British Columbia
A. Wells Gray
H. Cc. Manning
United Kingdom
Commission Recommends Extension of Alberta Delinquency Program
Edmonton reports the Archambault commission backs extending Alberta’s foster-home delinquency program for youths. About 80 placements exist, primarily on farms, with a repeat-offender rate around 21 percent. Health official C D First notes two classes, delinquent and neglected, receive same treatment. system praised for low recidivism compared to other provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archambault
Commission
Alberta
Edmonton
Aperta
Hillelight Quest
Askik
ArcHantbault Commission
Adperta
Sipuhte
C. D. First
Alberta, Department, of Health
Hill
Divorce Bill Killed After House Vote in Ottawa
In Ottawa on June 15 members of the House voted 102 to 58 to hoist the Senate bill broadening divorce grounds for six months. Liberals plus a few Conservatives backed the hoist, avoiding a direct vote on the principle. The bill would add cruelty desertion insanity and exceptional depravity as grounds alongside adultery. The Commons plan blocks further action this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
C.P
Senate
Commons
First Peace River Wheat Reaches Vancouver via Monkman Pass Route
A 200-pound sack of Peace River grown wheat arrived in Vancouver via the Monkman pass route. Holder H T G Perry MLA said it will be sold to the University of British Columbia agriculture department for display. The grain began its trek 10 months earlier after a four man party led by Atec Mohkinan ferried it to Prince George.
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Vancouver
C.P
Monkman Pass
G. Perry
M.L A
Perry
Prince George
B.C
University of British Colummbia
Department of ‘Agriculture
Monkmian Pass
Atec Mohkinan
Refugees Flee War as Valencia Struggles to Accommodate
Valencia faces a refugee catastrophe as 15 000 people crowd theatres and ring side buildings evacuated from Castellon de la Plana and Castellon province. Families describe graves and bombs from insurgent planes while Franco forces push government militiamen south of the Mijares river and another insurgent army advances on the Córdoba front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia
C.P
Vaterndta
Castellon de la Piana
Castellon
Castelion
Mijares
Cordoba
Two youths face forgery charges in Medicine Hat court
Norman Arnold 18 of Golden Prairie Saskatchewan and Mike Ganzer 20 of Schuler Alberta were charged with forging and uttering cheques after being influenced by Koenig and Mueller. Arnold received three months, Ganzer six weeks suspended, and Mueller 1 year on four counts plus three months for theft and three months for perjury, all to run concurrently or consecutively as ordered.
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Norman Arnold
Golden’ Prairie, Sask
Mike Ganger
Schuler
Alta
R.C.M.P
W. H. Eflis
Arnold
Winnifred
Medicine Hat
Phillip Mueller
Elkwater
Mueller
Nate i
Mike Ganzer
Bil Koenig
Koenig
Ubed
Lethbridge
Letitbridgé
Taylor
Ganzer
Alberta Acts Disallowed By Ottawa Home Owners Security and Securities Tax
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced the Dominion government has disallowed two Alberta laws the Home Owners Security Act and the Securities Tax Act both passed this year. The government says the measures invade the Dominion field and violate the B N A Act. Seven other Alberta acts remain under consideration.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Dominion
Alberta
Retirement Age Debate Guides Civil Service Reform
Ottawa reports T. J. O'Neill proposes compulsory retirement at 68 to free entry for young graduates and keep civil service as a path to permanent employment. He notes 65 is current normal retirement but not mandatory. He spoke to the special House of Commons committee on civil service matters.
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Ottawa
C.P
T. J. O'Neill
Kamlobps
House of Commons
Sask Farmers Battle Hoppers Across Provinces
The report details Saskatchewan farmers fighting grasshoppers swarming across fields from the west to the east. An infestation threatens crops with wireworms and related pests reported in restricted areas, prompting control efforts.
Alberta protests transit of unemployed workers to province
Edmonton reports a telegraph from June 15 accusing British Columbia authorities of dumping unemployed men into Alberta. The note claims relief denial and demands discussion of responsibility while Alberta says it will not repudiate its share and may accept transient labor.
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Edmonton
C.pj
Tutte
Alberta
Seftt
Norman Rogers
Raion Phalade
British Columbia
Cross
Neal
Ardress
Iberta
Father and son rescued from trap in Ming mine
In ABHLAND Pennsylvania rescuers lifted a father Peter shthekowsky and his son Peter Jr from a makeshift mine trap after being trapped since Monday. The father spoke thankful words while the son was too weary to speak and Mary Shinskowsky watched exhausted. A physician reported both in good condition after initial fears of death.
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Abhland
Ware
Fathr
Peter Shthekowsky
Shenandoatt
Peter, Jr
Mary Shinskowsky
Five More Elected To Unity Council
Calgary reports five additions to the Provisional Unity Council, to meet June 28 24. New members represent farming interests and include Charles P Hayes Alfred Honner Carl Antonson William Redd and Torgier Johnson all active in local farm movements and cooperative groups.
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Calgary
Provisional Unity Council
John S. McFarland
Cotinéti
Charles P. Hayes
Strome
Alfred ©. Honner
Etzikom
50Th Battalion
Honner
Cypress Constituency Association
Carl Antonson
Pibroch
Board of Trade
Pibroch District Co-operative Association
Counsetllor
Long
William Redd
Raymond
Torgier Johnson
Co-Operative Marketing Movement
Brabert Testifies On Personal Bank Accounts In Anderson Case
Elaine Brabert former office manager for Anderson and Greene Limited testified she kept several bank accounts in her name and shared a joint account with Lorene Thompson floor manager. Defence contends many trades were for the firm and profits improperly drawn in retrial of T C Anderson on theft charges.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Elaine Brabent
Anderson and Greene, Limited
T. C. Anderson
Lorene C. Thompson
Hugh Phillips
Brabarit
Edmonton Burgesses Vote On Loan Today
Edmonton burgesses go to the polls to decide on a 300000 loan by the city school board to fund two new schools in the west end a high school and a public school the loan would be repaid in ten semi annual installments at five percent following a property owners petition triggering a plebiscite only public school ratepayers were eligible to vote out of about 11500 eligible burgesses.
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Edmonton
C.P
West End
Labor Unity Theme Marks Guild Convention Address
John Sophy of the committee for industrial organization told the fifth annual American Newspaper Guild convention that the American Federation of Labor can achieve unity in the labor movement if it publicly recognizes industrial unions in mass production industries. He urged readiness to support industrial unionism to strengthen worker solidarity.
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Toronto
C.P
John Sophy
Committee For Industrial Organization
Amariean Federation of Lator
Rhust
Baseball Scores and Standings Brief
Fragmented text reports baseball game snippets with teams like New York and Pittsburgh, noting odd scores and partial player mentions. The readable bits include references to Philadelphia and New York games, with unclear innings and totals. The passage resembles a box score fragment from an American League update with limited legible data.
Fawn Causes Delay At Swan Creek Baseball Game
A pet fawn named Patsy disrupted a Swan Creek versus Clarkleigh game when the umpire halted play due to deer on the field. Players paused to chase Patsy off the infield as spectators watched the unusual scene.
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Fawn
Swan Creek
Mon
C. P
Patsy
J. G. Erickson
Clarkliegh
Tremors Reported Across London and Chile After Quake
Earth tremors were felt in London and Chile with reports of damage. Observers noted strong shaking around Santiago and Copiapó, with affected areas including Copiapó and nearby towns.
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London
Santiago
Chile
M. P
Tqut Gasta
Coplapo
Debates Over Vancouver Post Office Occupation In Commons
In Ottawa June 15 Conservative leader K B Bennett condemned the continued occupation of the Vancouver post office by a group labeled as trespassers. He argued law and order, while J S Woodsworth and John Blackmore urged concern for people over property and called for government action to address unemployment and support those affected.
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Ottawa
Vancouver
House of Commons
K. B. Bennett
Dominion
Bennett
J. S. Woodsworth
C.C.F
Woodsworth
Ini
Ain
John Blackmore
Vancouve
Mr. Blackmore
Couver
T. Hon
Norman Rogers
Labor
Min
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