Anglo Turkish Pact Approved By Govt
London May 15 foreign secretary Lord Halifax to confer with the Soviet delegate at the League of Nations council meeting next Monday to gain Russian entry into the European bloc. Prime Minister Chamberlain said Britain’s proposals for Soviet cooperation and security guarantees to Baltic and Black Sea nations await Russia’s reply and cabinet review.
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London
Viscount Halifax
League of Nations Council
Russia
Chamberlain
Foreign Office
Baltic
Black Sea
France
Britain
Halifax
Russian League
Moscow
Zvestia
Turkey
Turcey
Lord Halifax
Bennett
Vladmir Potemkin
Ball Scores National League and American League Summary
Baseball results show Chicago and New York posting wins while Pittsburgh and Philadelphia fall. The Vancouver merchants plan a May 20 holiday, pending proclamation, and exploratory talks begin between the United States and Poland on a trade pact.
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United States
Poland
Settlements Menaced by Forest Fires Near Edmonton
Scattered settlements in Fort Assiniboine district about 100 miles northwest of Edmonton face acute peril from spreading timber fires fueled by a hot dry weekend. Six government ranger crews with 75 men join hundreds of private settlers in battling outbreaks near Carrot Creek Es on and north of Rocky Mountain House with other fires in Winfield Breton and west of Olds.
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Edmonton
C.P
Fort Assiniboine
J. A. Hutchinson
Alberta
Carrot Creek
Edson
Rocky Mountain House
Winfield-Breton
Olds
Poison bait stations in Edmonton campaign against grasshoppers
Edmonton May 15 Operation of about 150 poison mixing stations was announced by Hon. D. B. Mullen. The infestation is expected to be greater than last year though damage in severe areas should be less this year.
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Edmonton
C. P
D. B. Mullen
Mothers Day Observed by F C E at Park Hall Service
Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and friends gathered at Park Hall for a Mother’s Day service. A W Curran spoke of the order’s role in creating and promoting Mothers Day with remarks by local officials and patriotic groups. Songs, a recital, and acknowledgments followed, tracing the celebration to its 1904 origin and its 1929 honor from the American War Mothers.
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Order of
Fagies
Park Hall
A. W. Curran
Western Hemisphere
Ag Eagles
Frank E. Hering
Order of Fagtes
United States
Hering
Indianapolis
Indiana
Rotary Talk Urges Preservation of Scenic Beauty
Magistrate George Thompson of Swift Current addressed the Rotary Club on The Amenities of Life. He urged public opinion to protect natural beauty from billboards and ads, noting Medicine Hat’s satisfactory scene but citing other places spoiled by commercial signs.
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Rotary Club
George Thompson
Swift Current
Medicine Hat
Detention Held For Man Ahead Of King and Queen Visit
Quebec police announced the detention of a man to be held until there is no danger in letting him go amid final preparations for the King and Queen’s arrival. Authorities did not release the detainee’s identity or provide further details.
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Quebec
Philadelphia murder indictments sought against six in mass killing ring
Assistant district attorney Vincent McDevitt said indictments will be sought this week for at least six of 24 held in connection with the eastern mass murder syndicate. Only a few arrested have been indicted in the deaths already past 50. A batch of other suspects remains in custody as the investigation continues.
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Philadelphia
Vincent McDevitt
Mussolini Says War Not Needed as Europe Seeks Peace
In Turin Mussolini told a cheering crowd that Europe’s problems can be solved without war though democracies are waging an economic war against Germany and Italy. He warned the Rome Berlin axis would not be overpowered and outlined ongoing military and public works tours toward the French frontier.
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Turin
Italy
Mussolini
Puogo
Veneto
Piedmont
Paris
Dace
France
Tunisia
Savoy
French North Africa
I Duce
Europe
Minor Fire Investigated at Stanley Jones School Calgary
A complete inquiry will be conducted into the cause of a small blaze at Stanley Jones School, a stone building in Calgary. No injuries reported and the incident is being treated as routine in scope.
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Stanley Jones School
Calgary
Royal Visit Delayed As Empress Of Australia Faces Fog
King's party sails toward Quebec after three and a half days in fog and ice delaying plans in Ottawa. Canada program re arranged with a Friday Ottawa arrival and key ceremonies likely moved to Friday and Saturday.
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Ottawa
C.P
Wth
House of Commons
House
Mackenzie King
Quebec
Canada
Australia
Atlantic
Quebec City
Three Rivers
Montreal
Mr. King
North Atlantic
King
Queen
Wolfe's Cove
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Business Men In Danzig are Apprehensive
Incidents between Poland Germany and the Free City of Danzig have increased over four days. Authorities note clashes at the frontier near Tczew with two citizens of Danzig firing when halted by Polish sentries. No bloodshed reported though tensions rise. Continued on page ten.
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Free City OF Danzig
A.P
Poland
Germany
Free City
Tczew
Danzig
The Other Side of Armament Race
Premier Mussolini told 50 000 Fiat workers in Turin that Italy would slow down automobile development due to the international situation. He cited a definite motor policy but said rhythm would have continued without external counsel to slow the pace.
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Turin
Italy
C. P
Mussolini
Fiat
Royal Visit Program Outlines City Parade and Music
The Committee on Arrangements maps the Royal Visit events with a Riverside park assembly, flags distributed by Mr. Sweet and Mr. McGregor, school songs, and multiple bands. Parade route runs from Riverside park to the Arena via First to Sixth Avenues and Second to Fourth Streets. Road closures along North and South Railway streets begin at 9 a.m. with loudspeaker directions by L A Maher.
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Riverside Park
North Railway Street
Sweet
McGregor
Canada
S.A.R
Big Sandy
Redcliff
First Street
Fifth Avenue
Second Street
Railway Street
Third Street
Sixth Avenue
L. A. Maher
Balmoral Street
Fourth Street
Cleanup Week Ends as Citizens Rush Debris Clearing
Fire Chief W. Hatcher oversaw burning of assigned patches while cleanup week concludes. Rubbish from cleanup week is being collected this week, with a few citizens expected to finish clearing premises in the next couple of days.
Special Area Set For Old Timers At Royal Visit
About 25 elderly Medicine Hat residents will have a reserved area for the royal visit based on roughly 40 years in the city district and at least 70 years old. Those attending May 26 must notify officials by May 24 to secure seats. a long list of names follows. The note also states the County of Huron has taken over Sky Harbor airport at Goderich, Ontario.
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Medicine Hat
W. Cousins
F. Blackburn
Win. Cousins
C. Thornton
Chas. Wagstaff
Matthew Miller
Tom
Das. Fisher
R. C. Porter
Jasera H. C. Quill
J. T. Bell
W. A. Burton
Ed.Clark
S. Spragie
Parker
Gers
Solomon Anderson
John Flood
Albert Hughes
James Bruce
Harry Brier
S. Fawcett
John McEwen
Thomas McKay
Ridpath
Thomas Tyler
Lune
W. Huckvale
John Dempster
G. W. Greene
A. J. Whiffin
County of Huron
Sky Harbor
Goderich, Ont
Alberta Kinmen Convene Three Day District 4 Event
Kinsmen from across Alberta gathered for a three day District No 4 convention in Medicine Hat. Mayor H Lang and Rotary Kiwanis representatives welcomed delegates at a Corona hotel luncheon. G M Blackstock KC spoke on A New Phase of Government as leaders were introduced by Dr W C Campbell.
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District No. 4
H. Lang
Corona Hotel
Alberta
Rotary
Kiwanis
G. M. Blackstock
K.c
Bill Rose
Mac Millard
Red Deer
Ken Duggan
Mandmanton
W. C. Campbell
Lang
Medicine Hat
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Dickey
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Parjani
II Duce
Alberta Forestry
Sevice Park Hall
Thompson
Cadi
Jess
U.S
Washington
Wallace
Northern Highway
Edmonton-Jasper
Dominion
W. A. Fallon
Melvin K. Whiteleather
A.P. Foreign Affairs
Salvation Army Band
Arena
E. Macdonald
P. L. F. Riches
Kiwanlan
Macdonald
Kinamen
Riches
Saskatoon
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