Two Jews Shot In Haifa Terrorist Attack
Violence erupted in Haifa's business district killing two Jews and wounding a constable and another man. The victims were waiting for a bus when fired upon by terrorists. A third man was shot after firing on the constable. Adjournment moves in Ottawa trigger debate over prorogation during royal visit. Parliament will sit again next week as government pushes morning and Saturday sessions to finish bills.
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Jerusalem
Mary 10
C. P
Haifia
Ottawa
C.P
House of Commons
Mackenzie King
Canada
Senate
R. J. Manion
J. G. Gardiner
Royal Visit Preparations Stir North Railway Street Crowd Plans
At a Seoramites meeting, Ottawa letter outlined arrangements for a royal visit. A large crowd is expected along the river on the north bank. Schools will send about 125 children by special train to Medicine Hat, with further steps to Riverside Park and back to North Railway Street.
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Ottawa Coukee
Gr. Faa
Merjosdes
Brown
Bow
Medicine Hat
Riverside Park
North Roulway St
North Railway St
Dunior
POP
Stores Open After Royal Train Departure
Stores in the city will open immediately after the departure of the royal train on Friday May 26.
Social Credit Paper Goes Into Liquidation in London
London reports that Social Credit Secretariat Limited at 192 Strand London W C2 voluntary liquidation was ordered on April 18 with F Masxuela Mather ASCAA named liquidator. The final issue of Social Credit was published not by the Secretariat but by editor George Hickling via a few creditors.
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London
Social Credit: Secretariat Limited
Strand
Wocl2
Social Credit
F. Masxuela Mather
ASCAA
Social Credit Secretariat Limited
George Hickling
Calgary police chief Scott dies after paralytic stroke
Supt. Scott, veteran Alberta police officer and former detective sergeant, died in Calgary after a paralytic stroke. He served in the Alberta Provincial Police, helped arrest Picarello and Lesindra for the 1922 murder, and later led the Calgary eastern division. He is survived by his wife, two Edmonton brothers, Millett, Alberta, and a married daughter in British Columbia. A second daughter, Mrs. Vivian J. Walton, died two weeks earlier.
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Atticiats
South Africa
Insny
Feos Uh
John Kelly
Scott
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Buddder
Badmonton
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
R.c.m.lp
Verreville
Calgary
Edmonton
Millett
Alberta
British Columbia
Vivian J. Walton
Royal voyage through Atlantic storm on Empress of Australia
King and Queen endure heavy Atlantic storm aboard the Empress of Australia on a May crossing to Canada. Ships Glasgow Southampton Repulse battled high seas as lifeboat loss occurred and a mail cask was cast overboard to be recovered later. The royal party watched, wrote letters, and observed naval maneuvers amid swells and spray.
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AOA
Empress OF
Australia
Canada
Glasgow
Southampton
Repulse
Atlantic
England
Ellizabeth
Margaret Rose
mid-Atlantic
Investigation of Eastern Irrigation District Probe Ordered
Edmonton officials sign an order in council for a royal commission led by Judge John A. Jackson to probe irregularities in the Eastern Irrigation District at Brooks. The inquiry, tentatively set for May 22, will examine incorporations, land deals, highway lands, district funds, and development actions tied to the EID and related companies.
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Eastern Irrigation District
Irrigation Land and Development Company Limited
Ing Council
Jeverdanels Ltd
Lakelands Ltd
E.I.D
Bassano Creamery and Produce Co. Ltd
B.C
Bassano Creamery and Produce Company, Ltd
Bassano
National Food Products Co. Ltd
National Fowl Products Ltd
Passano Creamery and Produce Co
Board of Trustees
Be.ec
Irrigation Council
Irrigation Act
Irrigation Districts Act
E.T.D
E.ld
Rolling Hills
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act
Irrigation Development Land Company
Rural Children Tagged For Royal Visit To Medicine Hat
The committee on arrangements for the royal visit on May 26 urges parents of out of town children to attach identification tags. A lost child centre will operate upstairs at Glasgow House where helpers will reunite youngsters with guardians. Officials warn crowds to line the north river railway approach as King George and Queen Elizabeth are to view from the rear platform.
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Medicine Hat
Council of Women
Old Glasgow House
Second St
C.P.K
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Clean-up and Paint-up Campaign in City Laneways
A city survey reveals homeowners piling tree branches in lanes and throwing lumber and debris over fences. Trees overhang driveways and garbage cans are upset, littering lots and laneways. Authorities urge residents to secure or remove waste and eliminate pests to keep the city clean.
Carry-over of Wheat Doubled From Last Year
The International Institute of Agriculture reports world wheat carryover far higher than a year ago with 789 million bushels on hand in producing countries as of March 1, up from 360 million last year. Canada led exports at 102 million bushels, 38 million more than last season.
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Romin
International Institute of Agriculture Report
Canada
Management and Complaints in District Affairs Proceedings
Provisions allow electors to lodge written complaints concerning the district’s management or conduct of its affairs. Complaints may address neglect or omission by any official or employee and must be filed with the commission before sittings. Copies are to be provided to counsel for the commission the general manager and the trustees.
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Commission
Chamberlain Outlines Soviet Negotiations and Defence Plans
Prime Minister Chamberlain stated Britain seeks Soviet promise to aid against aggression only after Britain and France have taken the field. He said proposals won’t leave Russia unsupported and announced a move to rush bills for conscripting youths and calling up reserves.
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London
C.P
Chamberlain
The
Commons
Britain
Russia
Europe
France
Poland
Ister
Warsaw
Paul
Rome
Viscount Halifax
Moscow
Relative of King Is Assassinated at Lutherworth
Mrs. Joan Lascelles aged 50 related by marriage to the royal family died of gunshot wounds after she was found wounded on the grounds of her estate at Lutterworth Leicestershire. She was a sister in law of the Earl of Harewood and aunt by marriage to the Princess Royal.
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London
C.P
Joan Lascelles
Lutterworth
Leicestershire
Earl of Harewood
Princess Royal
Meighen and Dr Manson Diverge on Rail Unified Plan
Senator Meighen led a minority report urging unified management of the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways. He said the finding reflected his group and does not bind the Conservative party. The report argues that unified operations could yield tremendous economies without letting the CP dominate.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railways
Senate Railway Committee
Meighen
Canadian Pacific Railway
Special King and Queen Visit Train From Lethbridge
A special train runs May 26 from Lethbridge to Medicine Hat for the royal visit. It arrives Medicine Hat at 8:30 a.m. and leaves at 11:15 p.m. according to latest information.
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St. A.atte
Medicine Hat
Canadians Tabled Amendment to Exemptions in Conscription Bill
The government tabled an amendment ensuring Canadians and citizens of other dominions and colonies are exempt from military training. It states Canadians in Britain will be exempt if resident under two years or here for study or temporary work.
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London
C.P
Dominions
Britain
Baseball Scores and Standings Summary
National League results show Chicago losing to Boston 6 to 2 in a nine inning game. Pittsburgh defeated New York 5 to 0. St Louis beat Philadelphia 4 to 7 in an unusual scoreline. Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 5 to 11 in a late innings rally with strong pitching.
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Boston
Harrell
Hartnett
Fette and Lopez
Pittsburgh
New York
Sewell
Berres
Gumbert
Danning
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Warneke
Owen
Pass
V. Davis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
L. Moore
Hershberger
Wyatt
Phelips
Nazis Strengthen Ties With Italy and Spain
Berlin reports a widening Rome Berlin axis with Italy and Spain as Germany lines up a military alliance while Goering sails toward Valencia to bolster ties with Franco. Vatican mediation efforts are noted as officials seek a peaceful path among Britain France and Poland.
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Berlin
Vatican
Rome-Berlin
Axis
Pan Axis
Hiller
Berchtesgaden
von Ribbentrop
Count Ciano
Italy
Field Marshall Goering
Hitler
Mediterranean
San Remo
Valencia
Spain
Franco
League of Nations
Foreign Office
Varcan
Great Britain
France
Germany
Poland
Montreal man dies after companion alcohol poisoning
Montreal police say 64 year old John Librie died in hospital from suspected alcohol poisoning, hours after 45 year old Omer Dash, Labrie’s companion, died.
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Montreal
C.P
John Librie
Omer Dash
Labrie
Putsch rumors circulate as Danzig wary of Nazi moves
May 10 rumors claim a Nazi attempt to annex Danzig to Germany. The Free City’s Nazi administration faces steps described as police leaves and heightened tensions amid the unsettling reports.
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Free City OF Danzig
C.P
Danzig
Germany
Canog
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