Britain Edges Italy Pact in House Vote Amid Bitter Attacks
In London May 3 the House of Commons narrowly approved the Anglo-Italian friendship pact after a heated debate. Prime Minister Chamberlain called the accord a step toward a healthier Europe while opposition labeled it a betrayal. Lloyd George called it an abject surrender.
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London
C.P
House ‘of Commonts
Great’ Britain
Italy
Chamberlain
Europe
Labor
Ethiopia
Spain
Bendes
David Lloyd George
Herbert Morrison
Abyssinla
Clement Attlee
Duchess of Atholl
Richard Butler
Alberta Social Credit Alderman Defends Higher Indemnities
Rose Wilkinson of Calgary explains at a Social Credit meeting why Alberta legislators need larger annual indemnities. She cites extra funds for handouts to beggars, relief funds, and traveling expenses to justify the pay raise.
Highway to Alaska bill advances to Senate for pan‑Canadian talks
The U S House of Representatives approved a measure to authorize a five member commission to negotiate with Canadian officials on plans for a northwest highway linking the Pacific Northwest to Alaska via British Columbia and the Yukon. The Foreign Affairs Committee cited numerous benefits and Canada’s willingness to assist.
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Washington
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Alaska
British Columbia
Yukon Territory
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Canada
Grocers and Butchers Hold Special City Hall Meeting
A special meeting of grocers and butchers is set for Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in City Hall to discuss important business.
Big Increase For French Armed Forces
Paris May 3 In a national defence decree Prime Minister announces increases in man power for France's armed forces. The edict requires more soldiers sailors and aviators and imposes new sacrifices to fund modern war machinery. Decrees also raise France's annual tax bill by four billion francs an eight percent direct and hidden tax increase.
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Paris
C.P
France
Prenier — Sladier
National Defence
Alberta Newspapers honored for defending press freedom
The Edmonton Journal received a bronze Pulitzer public service plaque for leading Alberta newspapers in opposing the Alberta press act and winning amendments. Engraved certificates were given to five dailies and 90 weeklies. Columbia University trustees announced the awards, with Dr Nicholas Murray Butler presiding and 500 attendees. The event was broadcast across Canada and the U S.
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NiWwWw
York
C.P
Edmonton Journal
Alberta
John M. Smrtle
Canada
the Alpertan
the Herald
Calgary
The
Bulletin
Edmontton
Wrald
Lethbridge
News
Medicine Hat
Columbia University
Graduate School of Journalism
Joseph Pulitzer
New York
United States
Imrie
Nicholas
Murray Butler
Pogkups
Rainfall totals mark storm across southern Alberta
Nearly an inch and a half of rain drenched southern Alberta as a Sunday–night storm left 1.43 inches in some gauges. Roads became greasy and city buses on Calgary, Lethbridge and Swift Current routes ran a touch late while remaining on schedule.
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Alberta
Calgary
Jethbridge
Swift Current
Baseball Scores Incomplete Card From Aboard The Standings
Multiple baseball match results listed with team names and inning counts. Key games include Brooklyn over Pittsburgh seven to two, Philadelphia edging Chicago by three to two, Detroit losing to Boston four to one, and New York defeating St Louis five to none. Pitchers and catchers noted in small print.
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Detroit
Boston
Lawson
York
Grove
Desautels
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cain
Sewell
Ross
Hayes
St. Louia
New York
O Walkup
Sullivan
Ruffing
Dickey
Government House Not Closed Yet in Edmonton
Alberta cabinet discussed closing Government House but made no announcement. Lt Gov Bowen remained in residence while Hon W A Fallon had said the house would close, with no further upkeep expenditures approved by the legislature after the April session adjourned. A reply to the Lieutenant Governor’s letter was awaited.
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Edmonton
Government House
Alberta
Bowen
W. A. Fallon
Strathmore Weekend Highway Crash Injures Four
In Strathmore Alberta a week end road mishap involved a car overturning in a ditch injuring four Indians. A towing truck and three other cars collided with the truck. Injured were George Fox and his three sons from Gleichen.
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Strathmore
Alta
George Fox
Gleichen
Optimistic Over Crop This Year In Alberta
Farmers in Alberta remain hopeful despite late seeding and weekend rain stoppages. Warm weather may raise grasshopper pressure, but moisture is ample in most districts. Historical yields show late starts not always limiting harvests, with 1937 yielding 74 million bushels on 7.8 million acres.
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Galgary
West
Alberta
Peace River
Hitler Arrives in Rome for State Visit
Hitler reached Rome by special train arriving at Ostiense station after traveling across Northern Italy. Mussolini and King Victor Emmanuel greeted him, and a grand reception followed as crowds packed three miles of streets to the Quirinale Palace where he will stay as guest of the king.
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Rome
Hitler
Ostiense
Eees Solidarity
Europe
Italy
Brenner Pass
Etergal
Mussolini
Victor Emman
Uel
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Quirinale Palace
City council probes relief claims and oil truck brakes
City Solicitor reports on D Lush rescue relief allegations amid council inquiry into relief conditions in Medicine Hat. Lush admits no firsthand knowledge of local relief homes in the first year and declines further discussion. Measures for oil truck brake testing and parking zones are debated, with a police committee to decide.
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D. Lush
M.L.A
Alex MacGregor
Empress
MacGregor
Lush
Medicine Hat
Ald. Pratt
Ald
Marshall
Third St
Macleod Trail
Black
Bullivant
Riverside
Patterson
Armory Park
Local Seed Grain Relief Regulations Clarified
W D Wylie of the Department of Agriculture relief branch explains seed grain relief is issued at 45 pounds per acre based on arable land readiness. Distributions continue at Medicine Hat and other points with wheat, oats, and spring feed applications many approved and fuel oil allotted in proportion to seed received.
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W. D. Wylie
Department of Agriculture Relief Branch
Court House
Medicine Hat
Wylie
Winnifred
Whitla
Bowen
Dunmore
Irvine
Walsh
Mr. Wylie
Progress Club Meeting Set for City Hall Tonight
The Medicine Hat Progress Club holds its monthly meeting at City Hall in the Council chamber this evening. Full attendance is requested.
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Progress Club
City Hall
Medicine Hat Progress Club
Council Chamber
Cows Bound for China From Brooks Prize Herd
Five registered Ayrshire cows from A. L. Young's Brooks prize herd were shipped to Vancouver en route to a Hong Kong creamery company for a herd expansion.
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Brooks, Alto
C. P
China
Hong Kong
Vancouver
A. L. Young
Brooks
World news snippet lacks clear events
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Pictou Lobster Industry Boost Affects Jobs and Season
The report notes Nova Scotia lobster grounds near Pictou and Nor GN gale Strait, with $1,000,000 in industrial employment and hundreds of auxiliary activities linked to the fishery. The season runs until July 6.
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Pictou
Osu Steek Motors
Nova Gcotia
Gale
Reif
Industr Ployment
Empire Exposition Opens on Clyde Led by George
At Bellahouston Park Glasgow on May 3 George opened the Empire expos before about 100000 visitors. He praised Scottish vitality and said the complex would be a meeting place for many nationalities to foster world understanding. Their Majesties attended after a transport strike affected the event.
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Glasgow
C.P
George
Clyde
Bellahouston Park
Scottish Mbtant
A . Udter
Fragmentary World War II Update
Disjointed notes describe seven mile front advances and buckled positions. Reports mention 800000 tainted forces and locales like Chwang Yihsien and Japiine with vague references to attacks, defense, and efforts aimed at vital sectors.
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Roosevelt
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Presswell
Pencer
Tobin
Berres
Walter and
Atwood
Dean and Hartnett
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Presen Wlth
Chwang
Yihsien
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