British Air Planes and War Vessels Ordered to Southeastern Arabia
London May 3 government orders Royal Air Force planes stationed at Aden to Kamaran Island amid fierce fighting between Yemenites and Hedjaz troops. H.M.S. Enterprise sails from Mombasa to Aden, H.M.S. Pensanse heads to Hodeidah. Reports say Imamate Yemenh crushed, Hodeidah captured, ships sunk.
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London
Arabia
Royal Air Force
Aden
Kamaran Island
Yemen
H.M.S. Enterprise
Mombasa
British East Africa
H.M.S. Pensanse
Hodeidah
Hedjaz
Ibn Saud
Cairo
Havas
Egypt
Mecca
H.M.S. Penzance
Hodeida
Red Sea
Kameran Island
Question Of Butter Exports Is Raised
Wellington May 2 New Zealand says about 140000 tons of butter are available for export in the 1933 34 season and awaits a British reply on a basis for further export talks Finance Minister J G M Coates says Britain cannot avoid restrictions on the free market and New Zealand must work with Britain to set a definite export figure if internal price stabilization is refused the British market would not remain fully open
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Wellington
New Zealand
United Kingdom
J. G. M. Coates
Crow Assault Drives Off Eagle in Wild Farm Battle
On H B Campbells farm a black eagle attacked a group of rabbits prompting hundreds of crows to join. The birds swarmed the scene tearing feathers and forcing the eagle to retreat while the rabbits resumed their odd gathering as the crows celebrated.
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H. B. Campbell
Creation Licensing Board Proposed in Ottawa in May
Mark Bredin of Bredin Bread Company advocated a Dominion licensing board to curb chain and department store bakeries. Industry codes from British Columbia and New Brunswick were submitted earlier. James Dempster, a Toronto taker, criticized ruthless chain competition for disorganizing bread business in British Columbia. R. W. Ward of Canadian Bakeries, Limited, pressed for board powers.
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Ottawa
Dominion Licensing Board
Stevens
Mark Bredin
Bredin Bread Company
Toronto
British Columbia
Colnt John
N.B
James Dempster
R. W. Ward
Calgary
Canadian Bakeries, Limited
Proposed Bread Licensing Powers Outlined
The text outlines a provincial licensing framework for bakers and distributors. It covers license issuance and renewal, advisory representation from baking associations, price regulation tied to costs and wages, sanitation and weights standards, prevention of unfair trade practices, resale price control, and consumer protection in agency actions.
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Cated
Dictatorship Talk Sweeps Athens Amid Political Strife
In Athens on May 2 the city buzzed with talk of a dictatorship as Greece’s government faces stiff opposition. General George Kondylis, war minister and leading army figure, voiced support for dictatorship. Officials reportedly discussed the possibility to preserve the regime, though some quarters denied the reports.
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Athens
George Kondylis
Greece
Coote Seeks Six Percent Dividend Cap in Bank Bill
Ottawa May 3 United Farmer George Coote of Mac Jeod moved in the house banking committee to limit bank dividends to six per cent a year. His amendment would cap dividends at six per cent of paid up capital plus the reserve fund but was defeated after opposition across the board.
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Ottawa
George Coote
United Farmer
Mac Jeod
House Banking Committee
Coote
Sausage Stops Robber in German Night Attack
Alois Lechleitner fought off a late night robbery in Garmisch-Partenkirchen using a sausage as a makeshift weapon. The attacker was knocked unconscious, then surrendered to police. the sausage survived the encounter.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Germany
Alois Lechleitner
Lechleitner
Foreign imports on British agriculture debate
London May 2 The Dominions and the National Farmers Union of Great Britain agree that imports from foreign countries not the Dominions are responsible for Britain’s depressed agriculture. Hon G Howard Ferguson Canadian High Commissioner told the Canadian Press the unions and Dominion representatives are cordial and hopeful about future relations.
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London
Dominions
National Farmers Union of
Great Britain
G. Howard Ferguson
Democracy Must Rule Credit McGeer speech in Ottawa
Vancouver economist Gerald G. McGeer told the house banking committee that democracy must rule credit in a final appearance. He urged a study of his economic reforms and faced questions about the Douglas plan while arguing it could not be enacted without socializing everything.
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Ottawa
Gerald G. McGeer
Vancouver
House Banking Committee
Pope Pius Plans Move to Papal Summer Villa
Pope Pius prepares to leave the Vatican for Castel Gandolfo for two months or more. The 77 year old leader will be accompanied by a small number of church officials, Swiss Guards, and gendarmes, with regular audiences expected at the rural villa.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius
Vatican
Castel Gandolfo
Catholic Church
Plan Presented To Premier Pattullo
Ottawa reports British Columbia seeks an 8 million dollar federal loan to cover a deficit and requires spending cuts to 1 5 million below the current 2 5 million estimate. The request includes possible supervision by a federal treasury official, a condition Pattullo would not yet comment on.
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Ottawa
British Columbia
Bennett
T. D. Pattullo
Dominion
T. D. Battallo
R. B. Bennett
Federal Treasury
Treasury
Pattullo
Wayne School Children On Picket Duty
Wayne May 4. Wayne s school closed today as a picket line of strikers all pupils stood guard at doors preventing attendance of non strikers. The strike began Tuesday when unemployed residents ordered their children to stay home until relief allowances are increased by 50 percent. Sixty two of the 86 pupils are on strike.
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Wayne
Wayne 'S
Vessel Aground at Columbia River Mouth
Seattle May 4 The Norwegian freighter Childar with a 30 man crew is aground in a heavy gate at the mouth of the Columbia river Four crew members were lost while attempting to launch life boats and the wireless message appeals for help stating they have no chance to get out themselves.
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Seattle
Childar
Columbia River
Predicts War to End War In 1940
English author H G Wells predicted a war to end war in 1940 with the world recovering economically within six years to engage in wholesale slaughter. He spoke on arrival in New York for a two week rest and sightseeing trip and cautioned that war situations take time.
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New York
H. G. Wells
Wells
Alberta Second in Com Hog Marketing
Edmonton reports 1934 hog marketing totals with Alberta at 1 032 169 head and 82.57 percent bacon grade while selects reach 7.92 percent. Alberta accounts for 12 percent of Dominion sales and ranks second to Ontario.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Dominion
Ontario
Britain to impose quotas on Japanese exports to colonies and home market
London reports Britain pressed Japan with proposed import quotas to curb low priced Japanese goods in colonies and Britain. Runciman, head of the Board of Trade, told ambassador Matsuoka that Britain would act unless Japan agrees to modify its trade methods. Japan to consult government before replying.
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London
Great Britain
Oday
Japan
British Isles
Runciman
Soarch of Trade
Tsuneo Matsuaka
Tokio
Board of Trade
Britain
Africa
House of Commons
Britain Refrains from Regional Armament Pacts
Lord Lothian former Under-secretary of State said Britain did not join regional European pacts on armaments due to fears of clashes with the United States. He urged adherence to the Briand Kellogg pact as an alternative.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Lord Lothian
Liberal rally vows sweeping away duties and quotas
Bournemouth May 4 Liberal delegates approve a Lancashire amendment to a policy statement promising to sweep away all protectionist duties and quotas after notice if returned to power. One dissent among 800. Market subdued by Music and Dramatic Festival with eggs 10c a dozen, butter 20c lb, dressed chicken 50-60c, potatoes 85c to $1 a bushel.
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Bournemouth
Liberal Party
Lancashire
Monopolies Are Subject Of Attack
In Ottawa on May 4 William H Moore former tariff board head and Liberal MP attacked marketing monopolies during a Commons discussion on the marketing bill. He warned it would strip farmers of marketing choice and lead to serfdom while warning of socialization. Agriculture Minister Weir defended the bill as cooperative pricing control. Vancouver reports five BC logging camps reopened after a strike with 300 plus loggers back at work. London Ministry of Transport logs show 76 killed in Turkeyland 8 in Wales and 6 in Scotland in a single week.
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Ottawa
Wiliam H Moore
Ontario
Tariff Board
House of Commons
Farmers of
Canada
Moore
C.C.F
Robert Weir
House
Vancouver
British Columbia
R. V. Stuart
B.C. Loggers’ Association
London Ministry of Transport
Tenyland
Wales
Scoteland
Medicine Hat Hosts Second Annual School Music Festival
1560 young performers from rural to city schools competed as three adjudicators praised high standards. P L Newcombe urged singing from the heart, while Mrs Gladys Christie and Miss Olive Mister stressed naturalness and accurate rhythm. Awards highlighted City choruses and solos across grades with Connaught and Montreal Street among top winners and praise for Robert Bullen and Gordon Cook.
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Medicine Hat
Alberta
P. L. Newcombe
Mount Royal College Conservatoire
Central Methodist Churen
Calgary
Empress Theatre
Gladys Christie
Calgary Normal School
City Mall
Olive M. Fister
Park Hall
Montreal Street
Earl Kitchener
Toronto Street
Connaught
Rotary
City
Bullen
Newsombe
Lauds Bullen
Cook
Newcombe
Robert Bullen
Gordon W. Cook
C. E. Peasley
Marjorie Niblock
Pearl Henderson
J. P. Marsh
W. A. Church
Mr. Church
O'Brien
St. Louis
Florence Farriquin
Brooks
Shirley Hughes
Dorothy Mawer
Goldie Cler
Martha Lentz
Feldman Lake
Adeline Meire
Bobby Jackson
Irene Pearson
Redec
Evelyn Kaldestan Redcliff
May Martin
Redcliff
Joar Balmer
Ida Flaig
New Yilda
Laura Moench
New Hilda
Shoa Solo
Ho Ro
Maia
Margaret Stein
Norma Connors
Jessie Steventon
Alcoma
John Deering
Feldmen Jake
Ralph Riv
Ellen Hope
Eddie Harris Redcliff
Alice Mantz
Hilda
Margaret Carlson
Irvine
Manyberries
S.E.A.E.A
City School
Yall
Riverside
Elm Street
Alexandra Primary
Elizabeth Street
City Schoo
Medicine Hat School Board
Ausical Farmer
Consaueht
Canadian Legion Trophy
Bill Boy
Park Hall Dramatizations Captivate Local Audience
Hundreds of readers and residents filled Park Hall on Friday for dramatization exercises led by R A Lindsay with Miss Geraldine Blossom as chair. Miss O M Fisher praised the high calibre of productions across grades and urged memorable, interesting drama. Awards included the B F Louch trophy for Grades 4 and 5 and the Mayor Bullivant trophy for Grades 6, 7 and 8, with Redcliff and Alexandra/ Brooks among top entries.
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Park Hall
R. A. Lindsay
Geraldine Blossom
O. M. Fisher
Miss Fisher
Schoe
B. F. Louch
Toronto Street
Redcliff
St. Louis
City
Em Viry
Alexandra
Redcliff School
Connaught School
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Port Sudan
Sudan
Sana
Hadi Monhaimed Seif al Islam
Big Bird
Rabbit
M. Bredin
Bredin
Govt
British Farmers’ Union
Howard Ferguson
Papal
B.C
NOME
Mauritz Slipnov
Soviet Republic
Chamber of Commerce
Alaska
Chelyuskin
Slipnov
Ween
Eere Eell Bae
Pae Empress Theatre
Maple Leaf Milling Co
Bruce Sheasby
Laura Maillard
Nora Branter
Jimmy Hook
Donald Mawer
Dora Meier
Sheila Connors
Rosemarie Vorrath
New
Florence Kisinger
Christine Lamm
Lake of the Woods Milling Co. Med
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