United States and Britain Begin First Raw Material Barter
The cotton rubber barter pact signed in London marks the first exchange of raw materials for war reserves in world history. It aims to stockpile cotton and rubber for a potential major war, with 600000 bales of cotton pledged and rubber to be acquired likely around 175 million pounds.
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Washington
A.P
United States
Great Britain
London
Herbert Feis
State Department
Senate
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
James F. Byrnes
Dem
South Carolina
Joseph Kennedy
U.S
Byrnes
Feis
War and Navy Departments
Cordell Hull
May 26 Lucky Day For Man From Schuler
Carl Herman of Schuler was found guilty by Magistrate W H Ellis for a May 26 traffic crash at Seventh Street and Eighth Avenue. The accident involved Herman’s truck and Carl Good of Walsh. no fine was imposed due to no minimum penalty and the King and Queen’s visit. Herman was warned to drive more carefully in the future.
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Carl Herman
Schuler
W. H. Ellis
Herman
Carl Good
Walsh
Seventh St
Eighth Ave
Japan Claims Air Battle Victory Near Mongolia Border
Tokyo reports a fresh air battle with Mongolia along the Manchukuo border. Japanese airmen claim downing 12 Mongolian aircraft, bringing their total destroyed to 61 since Thursday.
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Tokyo
C.P
Manchoukuo
Outer Mongolia
Car Loadings In Canada Steadily On Increase
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada’s car loadings for the week ended June 17 at 43,888, up from 42,497 the prior week and 43,289 a year ago. Gains by grain and lumber offset declines in livestock and coal with eastern division at 29,662 and western at 14,226.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Weather Summary for Canadian Cities
The report shows multiple cities with conditions ranging from fair to rainy and cloudy. Alberta sees partly cloudy with light showers and little temperature change. Manitoba reports warm spells with widespread showers. Ontario Quebec and the Maritimes have cooler, variable conditions with showers in the north.
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Montreal
Fair
Ottawa
Toronto
Port Arthur
Winnipeg
Kepina
Moose Jaw
Swift Current
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Victoria
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Maritimes
Triplets Born in Rare Caesarean in New York State
Albion New York June 24 triplets were born yesterday in a rare Caesarean operation to save the life of Mrs Lloyd Jones of Lyndonville The operation described as as rare as probably one in half a million was performed by Dr William D Johnson of Verginia assisted by Dr Ralph E Brodie of Albion and Dr David Fraser of Lyndonville The triplets all boys and the mother were reported well
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Albion
N.Y
Lloyd Jones
Lyndonville
Rochester
William Dd, Johinson
Vatagia
Ralph E Brodie
David Fraser
Guildhall Luncheon Marks Centuries of Civic Ceremony
London witnesses a Guildhall luncheon honoring the King and Queen returning from North America. Sir Frank Bowater, Lord Mayor, presided as aldermen in scarlet gowns and sable trim, legal staff in blue plush, and Windsor-style uniforms formed a colorful procession.
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R. K. Carnegie
London
United Kingdom
Privy Council
Canada
Windsor
Army
Navy
Air Force
Frank Bowater
Kinsmen Car Draw Postponed To June 30
Due to persistent rain rural centers can not submit stubs in time, the Kinsmen Club postponed the drawing for the new Custom Plymouth sedan. The rescheduled event will occur Friday night June 30 during a grand public dance at the badminton court.
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Badminton Court
Chamberlain Defies Foreign Powers Over British Policy
Prime Minister Chamberlain denounces any foreign dictate on Britain's policy in a Cardiff speech. He cites the Tientsin blockade and Japanese conduct as intolerable, urges negotiations, and insists Britain will not submit to dictation. He also calls for Germany to drop suspicions and seek reasonable talks to restore cooperation.
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Cardiff
Wales
C.P. Cable
Chamberlain
TiensisIn
Tokyo
Tienstin
Tientsin
Mak
Europe
Germany
Britain
Measles Epidemic in City Declared Mild German Type
Dr J S Macleod M H O reports an epidemic of measles in the city of the mild German variety. He notes no serious complications or after effects and states all patient residences have been placarded.
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J. S. Macleod
M.H.O
Kitsilano Boys Band Tendered Receptions in Toronto
Vancouver Kitsilano boys band on tour to the New York world’s fair and the British Isles will receive a civic reception in Toronto. A civic luncheon is planned and the band will perform a concert that evening.
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Kitsilano Boys
Toronto
C.P
Vancouver
Cabinet council to convene after King’s royal tour return
A cabinet council is called for today as Prime Minister MacKenzie King returns from a royal tour, though attendance by King remains uncertain. The move signals possible policy discussions following the monarch’s visit.
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MacKenzie King
Tragedy at Windsor Birthday Party in Paris
A photographer, possibly a movie cameraman, fell 186 feet from the Eiffel Tower during the Duke of Windsor's birthday dinner, dying on impact. He had strapped a movie camera to his arm as guests including the Duke and Duchess looked on. The incident halted the royal celebration marking the tower’s golden anniversary.
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Paris
Duke of Windsor
Hiffel Tower
Peace River Liberals seek Mr. Gray as Peace River candidate
Peace River Liberals invite EB. L. Gray to become the candidate for the next Alberta election. Delegates from scattered sections plan to elect a solid Liberal bloc led by Gray to push land settlement highway construction Pacific outlets and resource development with a July nomination convention anticipated after Grand Prairie and Spirit River meetings.
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Fasher
Alta
C.P
Peace River Area
Cuaupalen
EB. L. Gray
Novincial
Peace River
Alwita
Gray
Grand Prairie
Spirit Liver
Canning Plant Planned for City by Gregson Party
J Gregson and family arrived from Cardston to discuss a canning plant in the city. He met the industrial committee of the City Council to review building options. Several sites were inspected and Gregson planned to return to Medicine Hat to select a location.
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J, Gregson
Cardston
Gregson
Byron T. Wall
Redcliff
Medicine Hat
Moisture Rains Across Prairies Boosting Grass Growth
Rainfall reached 6.1 inches by 5 30 a m with about another half inch since then. The storm covered Calgary Swift Current Lethbridge Medicine Hat and areas between Brooks and Maple Creek with the heaviest fall there. Prairie grass is regaining vigor as moisture renews areas bare for years.
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C.P.R
Calgary
Swift Current
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Maple Creek
Rev Springett to Speak in Medicine Hat Next Week
Toronto preacher Rev J A Springett a Dominion commissioner of the British Israel World Federation will address public meetings in Medicine Hat at Park Hatch on Wednesday and Thursday June 25 and 29. He will discuss World Events in the Light of Bible Prophesy in two lectures starting at 8 pm with a collection to be taken. Weather scattered showers with a temperature around 70 and 52.
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J. Springett
Toronto
Dominion
British-Israel World Federation (Canada
Medicine Hat
Park Hatch
Springett
Canada
United States
Mastrey Hall
British-Israel Federation
Two trains schedule passes through Medicine Hat early Tuesday
Two trains will pass through Medicine Hat early Tuesday morning. No 7 arrives at 3 20 a m and leaves 20 minutes later while No 8 reaches at 1 10 a m and leaves at 1 30 a m. Trains Nos 13 and 14 will go on a week later.
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Medicine Hat
Preparations in Event of Out Break of Hostilities
London outlines a vast, perfected plan for wartime safety. Government evacuation schemes from schools to full industrial state control exist, ready to activate at a moment’s notice.
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London
G.P
Britain
United Kingdom
Yankee Clipper Begins First Preview Flight to Europe
The Yankee Clipper took off from its Long Island base on its first preview flight to Europe with 33 aboard including 21 government and airline officials. It plans stops at Shediac New Brunswick and Botwood Newfoundland before heading to Foynes Ireland and Southampton for arrival tomorrow afternoon.
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New York
C.P
Long Island
Great Circle
Europe
Shediac
N.B
Botwood
Newfoundland
Foynes
Ireland
Southampton
Missing BC constable Prescott Search Under Way
A land and air search for British Columbia Police Constable C. A. Prescott continues on Princess Royal Island, 15 miles from Surf Inlet, after he disappeared last Monday while attempting to return to Butedale. Six ground parties and a reconnaissance plane are involved. Prescott, based in Butedale, left with one day of rations, a compass, and a service revolver.
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Prince Rupert
B.C
C.P
British Columbia
C. A. Prescott
Butedale
Princess Royal Island
Prescott
Surf Inlet
Victoria
Violen Thunderstorm Ravages Ru Mania and Hungary
A violent thunderstorm across Russia and Hungary killed 23 people and caused heavy crop losses. Authorities reported widespread damage to fields and farm infrastructure as rescue operations proceeded.
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Rumania
Hungary
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Prince
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