Communism and Fascism May Unite Against World Democracies
Berlin reports diplomatic circles weigh a possible alliance between Nazi Germany and Communist Russia as observers note a shift from condemning Bolshevism to soft pedalling it. Germany seeks Poland settlement and cites Rome Berlin axis strength, with Italy moving to support their accord.
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Berlin
A.P
Nazi Germany
Russia
Germany
London
Paris
Washington
Moscow
Poland
Milan
Italy
Rome-Berlin
Europe
Ttaly
Northern air traffic resumes after brief spring break
Edmonton May 7 CPI reports air traffic between Yellowknife and the Mackenzie mining camp in the N W T is back in full swing. Stanley McMillan of Mackenzie Air Service landed a pontoon plane at the camp marking the earliest spring return since break up.
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Edmonton
Falmonton
YeHowknife
N.W.T
Slave Lake
Yellowknife
Stanley McMillan
MacKenzie Air Service
McMillan
Trucks Overloaded And Fined In C M P Court
F. Metzner and O D Middle ton were fined 10 dollars each for excessive loading on a highway between Grassy Lake and Lethbridge. Alfred Hoffman paid court costs for failing to stop on entering a main highway. W D Mc Carley of Vauxhall paid 2 dollars and costs for operating a car without a current license.
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F. Metzner
OD. Middleton
the &.C.M.P
Grassy Lake
Lethbridge
Alfred Hoffman
Redcliff
W. D. McCarley
Vauxhall
Bow Island Man Dies in Elevator Office Accident
John Irwin Learned aged about 60 was found dead at 10 pm in the United Grain Growers elevator office at Bow Island. Coroner ruled accidental asphyxiation from a defective stove pipe and an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Learned had served as U G G agent at Bow Island for 12 years. funeral arrangements pending with Notts chapel Calgary.
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John
Irwin
United Grain Growers Elevator
Bow Islam
S. FE. McEwen
Bow Island
Learned
I.G.G
U.G.G
Ofice
Calgary
Notts Funeral Chapel
Danzig Senate considers joining Germany amid plebiscite talk
Reports say the Danzig Senate might declare the Free City part of Germany and invite Berlin to take over administration. Polish troops in Pomorze could object. Nazis see risk of Warsaw firing first, while Danzig officials reject a plebiscite as a solution.
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Will
Danzig
Senate
Germany
East Prussia
Pomorze
Matterland
Free City
Poland
Hitler
Warsaw
Berlin
Rome
Bridge Repaired Ends Detour on Medicine Hat Road
The detour caused by a burned bridge on the Medicine Hat Calgary highway near Brooks is removed as the bridge reopens to traffic last Friday. The repair ends a period of travel disruption for motorists as crews completed the restoration work.
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Medicine Hat- Galgary
Brooks
No Order in Council for ELD Probe
Report claims no order in council existed to authorize an official investigation into the Eastern Transnation District affairs. Sources indicate G M Blackstock sought evidence to justify the probe and to support a prior dismissal of MLD trustees without proper authorization.
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Order In Council
Eld
William Aberhart
MLD
London woman charged with murder in March death
Mrs. George Taylor, 50, of London Ontario, was committed for trial on a murder charge linked to the March death of Mrs. Anne Templeton.
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George ‘Taylor
London
Ont
Anne Templeton
Japan Seeks New Alliance With Axis Powers
Tokyo reports quote Foreign Minister Arita urging reinforcement of the anti Comintern pact linking Japan Italy and Germany. Itagaki and Koiso indicate support for a military alliance with Germany and Italy, with negotiations possibly underway and depend on mutual understanding of East Asia and Europe priorities.
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Tokyo
Japan
Italy
Germany
Hachiro Arita
Domei
Seishiro Itagaki
Kuniaki Koiso
Domel
Itagaki
General Koiso
East Asia
Europe
Miss Nora Harris Sets Off From Victoria For Halifax Hike
A 22 year old Victoria woman Nora Harris left for a hiking trip to Halifax armed with a $2 bill and a knapsack of food.
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Nora Harris
Victoria
B.C
Halifax
Duke of Windsor appeals for peace from Verdun battlefield
The Duke of Windsor speaking from a Verdun war site urged political leaders to avoid a world conflict. He spoke as a soldier of the last war and prayed that such cruel madness would not overtake mankind. The broadcast was from a car brought from Strasbourg to the inn where he and the Duchess are staying during their battlefield tour.
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Verdun
France
Duke of Windsor
Edward VII
Empire
Strasbourg
Il Duce Not Prepared for Hostilities In Europe
Il Duce not prepared for any eastern European conflict after the Berlin Warsaw accord. Italian Fascists cautious that Mussolini would not enter war. Berlin hailed pact as a bulwark of peace while France and Britain assessed its implications for anti aggression blocs.
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Milats
Italy
CUP
Germany
Mussolini
Danzig
Berlin
Warsaw
France
Sunday With Their Majesties at Sea
The royal couple aboard the Empress of Australia began their Canadian voyage with a life boat drill after divine services led by Captain A. R. Meikle. They wore life preservers and joined a promenade deck inspection as the ship rode a moderate sea in bright sun. The ship logged 282 miles on day one as the King wore a blue pinstripe suit and the Queen a salmon pink ensemble. Later they exchanged radio greetings with the inbound Normandie.
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Rmls
Miapcess
Canada
A. R. Meikle
D. F. Armour
Royal Navy
George VI
Normandie
Italy and Germany Sign Military Accord Assure Peace
Milan reports Italy and Germany announced a political and military accord to contribute to peace in Europe. The pact aims to deter encirclement and may affect German Polish tensions over Danzig and the Polish corridor, with cautious Polish and fascist reactions noted.
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Italy
Germany
Poland
Chamberlain
Viscount Halifax
Hitler
Mussolini
Children Start Fire Near Tabor Candy Co Premises
Children playing in the electric pole yard near the Tabor Company building yesterday afternoon started a fire that spread to creosoted pole butts. The fire brigade was called at 3 12 p m and firemen extinguished the blaze after several poles were scorched and about 15 feet of wooden fencing destroyed.
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Tabor Company
Britain Willing To Act As Mediator In Danzig Dispute
In the Commons Richard Butler states Britain stands ready to mediate between Germany and Poland over Danzig. He says the status is treaty regulated and changes must be agreed by the parties involved. Chamberlain notes Britain supports amicable settlement and confirms a British note to Russia on a military alliance.
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London
C.P. Cable
Germany
Poland
Danzig
Richard Butler
Commons
Butler
Chamberlain
Britain
Russia
Wheat Board bills dominate Commons debate in session
In Ottawa on Saturday critics from the Co operative Commonwealth Federation and Social Credit charged the government over wheat policy during a four hour Commons session. The debate centered on the acreage bonus bill and a 70 cent price for wheat to be paid by the Wheat Board with a 5 000 bushel cap. MPs from all parties argued over price levels limits and broader policy as they pressed the government to stand by its stated agricultural plan and consider relief measures.
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Ottawa
May &C.P
Canadian Wheat Board
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Social Credit
House of Commons
Wheat Board
T. C. Douglas
C.C.F
Weyburn
Robert Fair
S.C
Battle River
Grain Exchange
Harry Leader
Portage la Prairie
E. E. Perley
Qu'Appelle
T. B. McNevin
Lib
Victorie
R. J. Manion
Victor Quelch
Acadia
West
Perley
Douglas
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Litvinoff
Maxim Litvinoff
Great Britain
M. Litvinoff
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Council of the People's Commission
The
Soviet Republic
GOVT
NEW Alliance
A. E. Cameron
Health of Animals Service
Dominion Department of Agriculture
George Hilton
Oers
Il Duce
Count Ciano
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Ehvayehes
Tabor Candy Co
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