Soviet Fliers Reach Pole Then Head for San Francisco
Russian aviators announced crossing the North Pole en route Moscow to Oakland. The trio Valeri Chkalov Georgi Baidukov and Alexander Beljakov expected to land near San Francisco Bay by Sunday morning as weather and route conditions were updated from Edmonton and Aklavik.
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San Francisco
North Pole
Moscow
Pole
Rudolph Island
Hce
San Francisco Bay
M.S.T
Valeri Paviovitch Chkalov
Georgi Phillipovitch Baidukov
Alexander Vassilievitch Beliakov
Kov
Barents Sea
Artdice
Prince Patrick Island
Bank's Island
Mackenzie River
North West Territories
Alberta
Rockies
Spokane
Oakland
Aklavik
Fort Norman
Fort Simpson
Edmonton
Great Bear Lake
Mackenzie Valley
C.P
Arctic
Cal
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
Cascade Ranges
British Columbia
Valeri Chkalov
Georgi Vaidukov
Alexander
River Temperature and Volume Update From June
The South Saskatchewan river has fallen five inches in the last 24 hours. Weatherman C. Pickering notes June this year is cooler than last June on a week-to-week basis, with predictions pointing to a hotter third week and a dry spell last year that saw temperatures up to 104 degrees.
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South
Saskatchewan
C. Pickering
Franco Says Bilbao Has Fallen
Insurgent Generals announce Bilbao entered by insurgents at 6:30 am with no resistance. Church bells rang in towns under insurgent control as confirmation awaited from Basque authorities. Bilbao faced a three month siege and historic 700 year history cited. Thomas McLaughlin, 81, longtime grain broker, dies in Toronto.
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Hendaye
C.P. Cable
Franto
Bilbao
France
Modern Chemistry Aims to Improve Canadian Farm Economy
Carl B. Fritsche urged the Canadian Chemical Association in Vancouver that modern chemistry should elevate farming in Canada. He said the soil is the nation’s real wealth and that rural reconstruction will lead to broader prosperity. He noted innovations in soy products, hemp and flax fibers, and alcohol fuels as key developments with potential to profit farmers and lift grain prices.
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Vancouver
C.P
Canada
Dominion
Carl B. Fritsche
Canadian Chemical Association
Dearborn
Mich
Chemurgh Council
Mr. Fritsche
Fritsche
United States
Alberta Weather: Fresh W Winds Bring Fair Warm Weekend
The forecast indicates fresh westerly winds across Alberta with mostly fair and warm conditions today and Sunday. Highs mid 60s to 70s, nights mild as coastal moisture stays away. Residents are advised to expect gentle to moderate winds and bright skies.
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Alberta
James Barrie Dies at 77 Creator of Peter Pan
London reports Sir James M. Barrie died at age 77 after long illness. The British playwright and novelist behind Peter Pan passed away with his biographer Peter Davies at his bedside.
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JM. Barrie
London
C.P
James M. Barrie
Peter Pan
Peter’.Davies
Barrie
Davies
French Senate Rejects Blum Dictatorship Bid
Paris June reports say the Senate voted 188 to 72 to deny Socialist Premier Leon Blum's government virtual dictatorship over French finances. The decision blocks granting extraordinary control to Blum's administration.
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Paris
C.P.J
Senate
Leon Blum
Martial law declared in Johnstown amid steel strike
Harrisburg reports Governor Earle declared martial law in Johnstown after two weeks of Bethlehem Steel strike activity. He cited 40,000 miners planned to march Sunday and said the presence of miners and sympathizers could become a powder magazine. State police and highway patrol, about 500 strong, will supervise with guards awaiting need.
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Harrisburg
C.P
Earle
Johnstown
Bethlehem Steel Company
Boyle
National
Highway Patrol
Bright Spots of the Week
Canadian Press roundup reports demand shifts across Canada. Highlights include US visitor traffic to British Columbia rising 38 percent in five months, Saint John port cargo up about 10 percent, Beattie Gold Mines to invest 650000 for a Duparquet roasting plant, and new facilities or reactivations in Trail Woodstock Fort Erie Calgary Princeton.
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Vancouver
British Colmbia
United States
Saint John
N.B
Montreal
Beattie Gold Mines
Duparquet
Quebec
Trail
B.C
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company
Woodstock
Fort Erie
Ont
Canadian
Peace Bridge
Calgary
Burns and Company
Princeton
Granby Consolidated
Douglas and His Emissaries Ad With Power Beyond Cabinet
Social Credit members of the Alberta Legislature left for home with five board members to supervise a Social Credit monetary plan. Major Douglas may send two representatives to Alberta. a debt reduction act and authority for debt actions were advanced. a pledge loyalty split exists among insurgents and caucus. Montreal taxi drivers seek a $12 weekly minimum and regulated hours.
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Edmonton
C.P
Social Credit
Alberta
C.H. Douglas
Douglas
Glen MacLachlan
S.C
Coronation
F. M. Baker
Clover Bar
S. A. Berg
Alexandra
W. E. Hayes
Stony Plain
J. L. McPherson
Vegreville
Aberhart
MacLachlan
England
G. F. Powell
Debt Adjustment Board
G. Powell
L. D. Byrne
James Hansen
Taber
Social
Powell
Supreme Court
House
Social Credit Caucus
C. H. Douglas
G. L. McLachlan
Social Credit Board
Budge Dominates Austin For Queens Club Title
Budge, the top U.S. tennis star, defeated Henry Wilfred Austin 6-1 6-2 in the final round at the Queens Club tournament in London. Austin, a British Davis Cup ace, was unable to challenge the American’s consistency as Budge claimed the title.
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London
C.P
Don’ Budgé
United States
Henry Wilfred
Bunny)_Austin
Missing New Brunswick plane found safe at Long Lake
Fredericton January 19. A four member party including Hon W F Pirie New Brunswick minister of lands and mines and Captain James Smart of Ottawa were reported safe at Long Lake in Restigouche district. Pilot J C Folkins of Woodstock landed the plane at Long Lake after encountering a storm.
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Fredericton
C.P
W. F. Pirie
New Brunswick
Howe to Pilot Trans Canada Airway Test Flight
Ottawa June 18 Hon C D Howe Minister of Transport will fly Montreal to Vancouver on a daylight speed test of the trans-Canada airway with C P Edwards as the only other passenger. Stops planned at Kapuskasing Winnipeg and Lethbridge to gauge a 16 hour Montreal to Vancouver schedule and route safety.
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Ottawa
C.P
C. D. Howe
Montreal
Vancouver
C. P. Edwards
Air Services
Apuskasing
Ont
Winnipeg
Lethbridge
trans-Canada
Reign Of Anarchy Invoked In Steel Strike Standoff
Cleveland reports that Republic Steel Corp denounces Frances Perkins plea for keeping the steel strike in a status quo as mediation continues. The company warns of a reign of anarchy and a breakdown of civil authority due to CIO terrorism.
German navy reports two torpedo attempts on Leipzig off Algeria
Berlin reports two unsuccessful submarine attacks on the cruiser Leipzig off the Algerian coast near Oran amid tensions with Spain and Germany. The Leipzig, part of the four power non intervention fleet, faces potential measures by the allied powers. Eden summons French Italian and German ambassadors to discuss the charge of a Spanish government submarine attack.
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Berlin
C.P
Leipzig
Algeria
Oran
Saida
Germany
London
Eden
Ofan
Physician faces medical board over cancer serum claim
Dr J E Hett of Kitchener Ontario disputed a College order removing his name from the register after he claimed to have discovered a cancer-specific serum. He said he would disclose the formula only after independent testing, and argued a full investigation should precede any disclosure. The Ontario Court of Appeal had urged submission to an independent panel for evaluation.
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C.P
J. E. Hett
Kitchener
Ont
Ontario Court of Appeal
Dr. Hett
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Degugen
Hs Lordship
Pouchingeigry
Peter Paw
Budge
N. Brunswick
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C.D. Howe
Medical Board
Oddfellows and Rebekahs
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Brothers
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Park Hall
Harold Beveridge
Women’s Liberal Club
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