Strikers Reiterate Move Toward Ottawa Amid Tense Standoff
Regina reports say 2000 relief camp workers plan to march to Ottawa with Alberta and British Columbia strikers resuming from Regina. Delegation from Ottawa meets union leaders as police guard trains. Evans accuses government of breaking a prior agreement and vows to continue toward the capital.
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Regina
C.P
Ottawa
Lumsden
Here
Winnipeg
Alberta
British Columbia
Arthur Evans
Evans
Manitoba
Market Square
Tim Buck
Brooks Farmer Missing Five Days Triggers Community Hunt
In Brooks on June 26 the search for 53 year old George Hock intensified as the town aided the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Residents closed stores and formed groups to scour the countryside around his home, and volunteers searched Brook's lake and the irrigation canal for clues.
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Brooks
C.P
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
George Hock
Here
Hock
Brook's Lake
Irigation
Challenge Heard As Safety Week Starts in City
Safety Week begins in Medicine Hat with a seven day patrol by a special constable who asks drivers if their brakes are in good shape. Garages report strong public response as motorists, farmers, and rural visitors join the effort to reduce summer accidents.
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Medicine Hat
Sportsman Sir Claude de Crespigny Dies at 88 in Essex
Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny famed for global adventures dies at his Mai den home in Essex at age 88. The veteran sportsman once marked his 84th birthday with a 30 foot somersault dive into icy water, underscoring a life of hair breadth escapes.
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London
C.P
Claude Champion de Crespigny
Maiden
Essex
Claude
O Malley Pleads Guilty in 1933 Kidnapping Case
Walter Irish O Malley pleaded guilty in the 1933 kidnapping of August Luer an Alton Illinois banker. He was sentenced to life imprisonment after stopping the trial during the state's case.
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Edwardsville
C. P
Walter
O'Malley
August Luer
Alton
Ill
Miners Die in Frood Mine Rockfall
Three miners were killed in a rock fall at the Frood mine operated by the International Nickel Company of Canada near Coppercliffe Ontario at the 2900 foot level. Bodies not yet recovered.
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Coppercliff
Ont
C.P
Frood
International Nickel Company of Canada
Conversations Ended as Eden Leaves Rome Talks on Ethiopia Continue
London reports say Eden and Mussolini spoke at length but made no agreement on the Ethiopian crisis. A British spokesman noted both sides expressed frank views on Africa while Eden prepared to return to London to brief the cabinet. Eden departs Rome for Paris today.
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London
C.P
Mussolini
Anthony Eden
League of Nations
Rome
Paris
Italy
Ethiopia
Sidney Barton
Addis Ababa
Andrue Berdin
Associated Pré
Banito
I Duce
Eden
Stresa
Germany
Housing Bill Passes Commons After rocky debate
In Ottawa on June 25 the 10 million housing bill cleared third reading without a division. Sir George Perley defended terms as sponsor guiding amendments allowing direct municipal dealings with government. The bill creates a 10 million fund for advances up to 20 percent of house cost with 60 percent from loan or insurance groups and owner cover.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
George Perley
A. W. Nell
Comox-Alberni
Chinese Manchukuoan Frontier Clash Reported
Tokyo dispatch reports 800 Manchoukuoan frontier troops clashing with a Chinese force of 700 along the Jehol Chahar frontier. Japanese regulars in Jetsol City mobilized under Manchoukuoan command while Tokyo awaits further word from high command.
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Tokyo
C.P
Jehol-Chahar
Ddatento
Jetsol City
Manchoukuo
Manchoukuoan
Jehol- Chahar
Payroll rolls swell with 915,792 workers on June 1
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports from 9,270 firms show 915,792 workers on payrolls on June 1, up 22,104 from May. Manufacturing added much of the gain with substantial hiring, led by Quebec and the Prairie provinces. seasonal surge exceeded the 14 year average.
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Ottawa
C.P
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
Prairie Provinces
Dynamite Blast at El Paso Quarry Kills Boy
A premature dynamite explosion at a El Paso cement quarry kills one boy and injures three workers. About 20 000 pounds of dynamite detonated creating a geyser of rocks and shale. Henry Salcido, nearby office worker, recalls men blown into the air and one killed.
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EL Paso
Texas
C.P
Henry Salcido
Marking All Rivers Across Alberta Bridges
The Public Works Department plans to place river name signs on main highways across Alberta following a suggestion by Hon. J. J. McLellan. The project targets bridges over important rivers to aid both residents and tourists despite cloudy, near freezing weather.
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Public Works Department
J. J. McLellan
Alberta
National Youth Administration Created by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt announces a National Youth Administration under the Works Relief program with a $50 million fund. The agency aims to provide schooling apprenticeships and jobs for unemployed youth across the United States, marking a major federal effort to address the national need.
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Washington
C.P
Roosevelt
National Youth Administration
United States
Works Relief Program
Britain Outlines Postwar Agriculture Policies
Edmonton June 26 Sir Francis Floud high commissioner for Britain told the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists at the University of Alberta that Britain used price guarantees and taxation on imported wheat to stabilize production. He noted wartime demands caused disruption and that wheat acreage has grown but cannot meet all needs. He warned Canadian growers not to expect the old land to yield more than a fifth of demand.
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Edmonton
Francis Floud
United Kingdom
Canada
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
University of Alberta
Ministry of Agriculture
Francis
Sir Francis
Germany learns Britain will build 12 capital ships by 1942
A German naval delegation was informed that Britain plans to construct twelve capital warships from next year through 1942, signaling a major naval expansion amid rising tensions.
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Great Britain
In Favor of Grain Board Debate at Ottawa
Ottawa witnesses testified June 25 26 before the House committee studying the grain board bill. Paul F. Brett president of the Manitoba Wheat Pool spoke for western pools urging a national plan to stabilize prices. The pools argued a board would buy when prices fall and sell to absorb losses, while dealers favored Argentine style operations.
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Ottawa
C.P
Wheat Pools
Winnipeg
Paul Brett
Manitoba Wheat Pool
House
Grain Board
Brett
Western Wheat Pools
Prairies
Paul F. Brett
Kenmay
Man
Canadian Co-op
Erative Wheat Producers, Limited
McFarland
L.C. Brouillette
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
John S. McFarland
J. L. Ralston
Yarmouth-Shelbourne
Brouillette
Col. Roston
Canada
Witness
Mr. Brett
Alberta Social Credit speaker rallies 700 at Empress theatre
Mrs. Frank Gostick of Calgary addresses about 700 listeners at the Empress theatre in Calgary outlining Social Credit plans to restore security and prosperity in Alberta. The meeting charmed by the panel of local supporters urged backing for William Aberhart and denounced reports of Social Credit waning.
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Frank Gostick
Calgary
Alberta
Douglas
William Aberhart
Empress Theatre
Social Credit
Gostick
Cluny Farmer Dies by Own Action After Threats
In Cluny district, George Befus, a farmer, hanged himself at his home amid threats to kill his wife and four children. Police found his body as family members, who fled outside, waited for the arrival of officers. His brother Alexander Befus alerted authorities.
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Calgary
C.P
George Befus
Cluny
Befus
Alexander Befus
Policie
Calgary Bishop Named Archbishop of Regina
Rt Rev Peter J Monahan Bishop of Calgary was appointed Archbishop of Regina. He succeeds Most Rev Jas Co McGuigan who was transferred to become Archbishop of Toronto.
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Vatican City
C.P
Peter J. Monahan
Calgary
Regina
Most
Jas. Co. McGuigan
Toronto
Prem Gardiner Wires a Protest To R B Bennett
Regina June 26 Premier J G Gardiner of Saskatchewan telegraphed Premier R B Bennett at Ottawa to remove strikers from the province He later met a strikers delegation and heard three requests The relief camp issue involves BC and Alberta workers in Saskatchewan and transport to Winnipeg was sought.
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Evans
R. B. Bennett
Bennett
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Regina
J. G. Gardiner
Saskatchewan
Gardiner
C.P
Ottawa
British Columbia
Alberta
Winnipeg
National Referendum in Britain on Peace Terms
A seven month poll on League of Nations, disarmament and collective security ends in London. Final results show large majorities for League adherence 9 711 100 yes, 302 550 no and other measures with strong affirmatives. Viscount Cecil of Chelwood will announce totals at Albert Hall with church and labor leaders attending.
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London
A.P
League of Nations
Albert Hall
League of Nations Union
Alberta
Viscount Cecil of
Chelwood
Canterbury
FE. W. Norwood
Free Church Council
Walter Citrine
Trade Union Congress
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China
Maurice Dupre
Britain
Sir Francis Floud
Ruskin
Province
St. Patrick's Church
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