Attitude Shaped by Japan Threat Hits Chinese Workers
Chinese public utilities staff in the British concession quit en masse amid threats to families as Japan tightens the blockade. Letters warn relatives will be harmed unless workers resign from water electric and other services. British and Japanese officials discuss possible responses while assuring food supply and no escalation in governance within the settlement.
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Tun Psion
Jape
CCL
Chine
Phosie
Aren
Hiitish
Tokyo
United States
London
Britain
Shanghai
Amoy
Japan
Ex-Judge Manton Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
New York June 2006 P J Martin T Manton former judge of the United States circuit court of appeals was sentenced to two years in federal prison and fined $10000 for conspiracy to sell judicial favors the maximum penalty allowed.
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New York
P.j.martin T. Manton
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
British plane destroyed by fire at Hythe seaplane base
In Southampton area a Imperial Airways Connemara flying boat of the C class was destroyed by a fire at Hythe seaplane base during fueling operations. One of six engineers aboard is missing after an explosion aboard a tank barge. Fire halted attempts to separate the aircraft from the barge during a test.
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Southampton
England
Imperial Airway Sec
Connemara
Hythe
Here
Imperial
Fat Quintuplets Put On Diet In Calbu District
In Calbu Ont in June 200, five young quintuplets known as the Fat Little Quints are placed on a reducing diet. Their doctor Dr AL R Datoo announced the children are limited in calories and sugar to address weight. The doctor noted the children are a little annoyed by the diet.
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Calbu
AL R. Datoo
Abolition of Privy Council Appeals Debate Trains Ontario Chief
Ontario Attorney General Gordon Conant argues before the Supreme Court of Canada against abolishing appeals to the Privy Council. He contends such a move would violate provincial rights under the British North America Act, with support from New Brunswick and British Columbia, while Dominion position rests with Parliament.
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Ottawa
the Privy Council
Gordon Conant
Ontario
Supreme Cent of Conia
Conant
Aime Cgeotreien
Dominion
Supreme Court
Privy Council
Canada
Sarpreme Court of Canada
New Brunswick
Prittiah Columbia
Manuels
Sassatchewian
Mr. Gieoffman
Hiss
Mr. Conant
Chen
Unsettled Weather With Showers in Nearby Towns
The district saw no rain last night but weather remains unsettled with morning sun and a noon temperature of 67. Local CPR reports indicate showers fell in Calgary Drumbeller and Strathmore this morning.
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C.P.R
Calgary
Drumbeller
Strathmore
Last Showing of Royal Visit Films in Friday Night
The last showing of the Royal Visit pictures by Charlie Pattison will occur Friday evening at Fifth Ave United Church under Boy Scouts auspices. Pattison is obliged to set this deadline due to many requests and his limited time.
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Charlie Pattison
Fifth Ave. United Church
Boy Scouts
Pattison
Judge orders A J N Terrill before Mastern inquiry
Brooks Alta June 20 A request that A J N Terrill editor and managing director of the Medicine Hat News appear before the Jackson Inquiry into Mastern Irrigation District affairs arose today at the inquiry. Judge Jackson directed commission counsel to have Terrill attend to withdraw remarks deemed contemptible. Terrill had not appeared and will be contacted to try to compel attendance if possible.
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Jackson
Commission
Porrit
Ale ‘Territt
Withdras
Peoo
Terrill
Kinsmen Club Shows Pattison Films Of Royal Visit
Charles Pattison screened his footage of the King George and Queen Elizabeth visit to Medicine Hut on May 26 at the Assiniboia hotel. WeY Yuill and a MT contingent member also contributed shots. Dr. B C Armstrong urged Kinsmen to support the Christmas Seals drive, noting past funds fell short.
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Charles Pattison
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Medicine Hut
Assiniboia
Wey Yuill
Montana
B. C. Armstrong
Christmas Seals Association
Lindbergh Case Is Again In the Limelight
Trenton N J June 20 A P Thorn Lord assistant United States attorney said the Ellis Parkers father and son had been ordered to surrender Friday to begin serving prison terms The senior Parker former Chief Burlington County detective faces a six year term and his son a three year term for their conviction of conspiracy in the kidnapping of Pan Wendel former Trenton lawyer to force a false confession to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping The Parkers fought their conviction through the federal courts.
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Trenton
N.J
Thorn Lord
United States
Ellis Parkers
Parker
Burlington County Etective
Pan Wendel
Parkers
Rand Reported in Trouble Between Cleveland and Detroit
The Great Lakes package freighter Rand was reputed to be in trouble between Cleveland and Detroit, per the United States Coast Guard. The notice notes distress concerns but provides no details on current status or actions taken by rescue authorities.
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Great Lakes
Rand
Cleveland
Detroit
United States Coast Guard
Provincial election this fall is assured
Edmonton June 20 A program to outlay 600000 for rural highways will let Alberta residents work off part of their tax arrears and start about 1500 projects across the province. Public Works Minister W A Fallon announced the plan and said a further 300000 in improvements and a districts schedule of works are being prepared.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
W. A. Fallon
Mayor Lang and Treasurer Pleased With Alberta Convention
Report on the Union of Alberta Municipalities meeting in Lethbridge notes the emphasis on financing and taxation. Minister Maynard urged ability to pay taxes on income rather than real estate, with municipalities receiving revenue to offset education costs and reduce property taxes. resolutions call for advance notice on municipal bills and pro rata revenue sharing to support services.
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Union of Alberta
Lethbridge
Lang
H. J. Noble
Elton
Maynard
King and Queen Reach Home Thursday on Empress of Britain
The Empress of Britain carries Their Majesties toward Southampton after a Canadian tour. Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose will join aboard the liner from Portsmouth to Yarmouth for a royal greeting. A naval and air force escort planned with H.M.S. Nelson leading the way and Ark Royal providing air cover.
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Southampton
H.M.S. Nelson
Charles Porkes
Hone Teel
Portsmouth
Royal
Ark Royal
Britain
Fleet Air Arm
Aleft
Royal Air Force
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Vancc
Yarmouth
Isle of Wight
Needles Passage
Queen Mary
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Duke and Duchess of Kent
Princess Royal
Earl of Harewood
Canadian Manufacturers Convention Highlights Trade Shifts
Ottawa official Wilgress warned against increased self sufficiency and tariff barriers as delegates at the Canadian Manufacturers Association convention discussed easing restraints on foreign trade. W. H. Porter urged expanding markets for surplus crops and improving marketing, while president W. D. Black stressed national defense and cautioning that wartime manufacturing should not be seen as a long term boon.
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Bigwin Island
Ont
Commercial Intelligence Service
Ottawa
Canadian Manufacturers Association
Le 1
Wilgress
W. H. Porter
Farmers’ Advocate
London
Porter
C.M.A
Canada
W. D. Black
Hamilton
Mr. Black
Hand Signal Rules for Motorists Advised by RCMP
The RCMP urges drivers to follow provincial hand signal rules before turns or stops to prevent accidents. Left turn is shown by extending the left arm straight out, right turn by lifting the arm upward, and slowing or stopping by extending the arm downward.
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R.C.M.P
Crescent Shows Not Allowed In City This Week
The city council as a whole debated the Shopping Festival committee request to allow Crescent Shows to operate for six days. After lengthy discussion the council decided not to grant permission.
CCF Vows Independent Push in Alberta Election
The Co operative Commonwealth Federation will run independently in Alberta’s next provincial election seeking a clear majority and a provincial government. E Roper asserts CCF will nominate enough candidates despite Liberal moves toward cooperation. Liberal plans to cooperate do not change the CCF stance. John I McFarland welcomes Liberal stance while D M Duggan says Conservatives are ready to cooperate to form a solid front.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Co-operative Commonwealth Federatin
E. Roper
C.C.F
Liberal Party
Red Deer
John I. McFarland
Alberta Provincial Unity Council
D. M. Duggan
Ontario mine fatality claims two workers
In Geraldton Ontario on June 20 two miners Nick Fairburn a machinist and Norman Welch a helper died from gas fumes at the Magnet Consolidated gold mine. They were believed to have returned to their posts after lunch and encountered a gas pocket.
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Geraldton
Ont
C. P
Nick Fairburn
Norman Welch
Magnet Consolidated
Weather brief scattered showers and mild temps
A weather note reports scattered showers with partly cloudy conditions today and Wednesday. Temperatures remain near fifty degrees with little overall change.
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Albert A
Mrs McNally sues for 115000 over husband death at Taft
Norma McNally of Pontiac files a federal suit in New York seeking 115000 against Hotel Taft Bing and Bing and Drs Adrian Simons and Avedis Kaye over the death of her husband Joseph W. McNally from jaw infection after a March tooth extraction at the Taft. The suit names the Taft operators and medical staff as defendants.
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New York
U.S
Norma McNally
Riviera Terrace
Pontiac
Taft
Bing
Adrian Simons
Avedis H. Kaye
McNally
Joseph W. McNally
Nan
Dr. Simmons
Easton
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Tientsin
Congress of International C. of C
Royal Visit
Willian McLaws
Basgang
IAED
Mi McLaws
George B. Henwood
Kinsmen Club
Lindbergh
Alta
Employment Service
Third St
CCF
Mrs. McNally
Mr. McNally
Easton Hospital
Mizpah Lodge
A.M
G.R.A
Masonic Hall
Fourth Street
Grand Lodge
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