Roosevelt Urges Global Peace Amid German Armament Talks
President Roosevelt calls for ending offensive war weapons and uniting for peace and economic recovery in a world message to fifty four capitals. He backs a consultative security pact and arms limits, emphasising non invasion while prompting Geneva and London talks. Paris reports factory passively defend plans ahead of Hitler’s rearmament pronouncement. Berlin hosts discussions between Hitler and Hindenburg.
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Stockgrowers Association Concession Requests Highlight City Hall Repairs
City Council examines tendering for City Hall roof repairs after Ald Warham notes lack of bids and a $751 final cost. Stockgrowers association seeks convention plans for May 26 and asks to exhibit a 1050 pound steer on Second and South Railway lot with a corral. Mayor and council discuss consultation and future tendering before Public Works reporting back.
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Two Earthquakes Shake San Francisco Bay Area
Canadian Press reports two earthquakes awakening residents across the San Francisco Bay area. Street lights failed, clocks stopped, windows broke, and many evacuated. Stanford dormitories emptied as Sacramento Stockton and peninsula towns felt the tremors. The strongest shock hit southern Alameda County with a landslide blocking Niles Canyon Road for a mile. Niles and Hayward reported damaged windows and plaster.
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Stanford University
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Niles and Hayward
District Court Hears Juvenile Case On Age Related Charges
Four youths aged fifteen to seventeen faced charges in district court for alleged sexual knowledge of a girl under eighteen. One youth faces a similar case in juvenile court. Rev. C A Bhry, former African minister at Rossland, died in Victoria.
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Rossland
Victoria
Lady Cynthia Mosley Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Lady Cynthia Mosley wife of Sir Oswald Mosley leader of the British Fascist party died after an appendicitis operation in London. She was the daughter of the first Marquess Corazon of Kedleston a former British Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Besides her husband she leaves two sons and one daughter.
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McPherson Divorce Case Details in Edmonton Testimony
In Edmonton May 16 Elon O L McPherson testified about his wife’s departure January 19 amid her annulment suit to reverse a 1931 divorce. He described fearing for her life and involving Leroy Mattern, husband of Mrs Mattern, after which the minister’s own remarriage followed. The case centers on alleged collusion and unfolds with minister C L McPherson on the stand as the court hears further evidence.
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Roy Mattern
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Cora McPherson
Leroy Mattern
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Sidney B. Woods
K.C
Pacific Coast
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Woods
Victoria
Tremont Fire Threatens Church and Homes in Maine
Late bulletins report a forest fire near Tremont Maine burning a church and a residence and menacing about twenty more houses. Other briefs note Premier Bennett plans a redistribution bill this session, an Eskimo man jailed for murder in Sherman Inlet, and Chinese forces retreating toward a defense line near Peiping.
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Vancouver Council Denies Dinner for Pacific Science Guests
Mayor Louis D. Taylor denounces the Vancouver council after a 1 vote majority blocks $1,000 for a dinner for Pacific Science Congress visitors. He recalls past quarrels over Japan squadron payments and notes city budget pressures while rainfall reports vary across regions.
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Picayune
Charles McIntosh Named Minister of Natural Resources
Charles McIntosh, former Liberal member of the Saskatchewan House who crossed the floor last session in protest against Liberal council coalition stance, has been appointed Minister of Natural Resources in the Anderson Government.
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Roosevelt arms message May affect Soviet recognition
Washington May 16 Senator Robinson Democratic leader said Roosevelt's arms message may have the effect of recognizing the Soviet government. Senator Borah Republican described the action as the same as technical recognition of Russia.
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Minister of Agriculture Denies Supporting Russian Cattle Deal
In Ottawa May 15, Col. H A Mullins accuses promoter G C Serkau of a Russia cattle barter scheme. He claims Serkau sought $4 000 000 and Manitoba loans unpaid, while Minister Robert Weir says information on cattle exports was supplied but discounts further involvement. Mullins urges real reform and lower freight costs for Western Canadian livestock.
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Manitoba
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Russia
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Lib
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Serkau
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England
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Roosevelt urges world disarmament pact to curb aggressor nations
President Roosevelt told Congress he proposed a world non-aggression pact after notifying 54 nations about his message on disarmament. He argued that peace depends on eliminating weapons that enable war and warned that a small minority threatens global stability.
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House of Commons Passes Insurance Companies Bill
The House of Commons gives third reading to a bill governing Canadian and British insurers. The measure broadens investable securities and grants the finance department power to return securities during winding up of companies.
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House of Commons
Finance Department
Grain Department Ledger Moments From 1964 66
Suppressed Ogilvie Grain Dept listing notes May 64 1 8 July 64 7 8 to 64 7 8 split Oct 66 7 8 No 1 Nov 64 1 8 track 64 1 8 street 45.
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New U.S. Minister to Canada Presents Credentials
Warren Delano Robbins, newly appointed United States Minister to Canada, formally presented his credentials to the Governor-General in Ottawa. The event followed the longstanding ceremonial tradition, noting the role’s previously idle span in recent years.
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C.P
Warren Delano Robbins
United States
Canada
West Officials in Dispute Over Timber Dues Refunds
Edmonton may 15 officials announce a Supreme Court reference on may 29 to decide whether dominion or provincial governments must refund timber dues paid by homesteaders on timber cut before the 1930 transfer. Dominion calls payments provincial calls deposits. O M Biggar and J J Wrawley lead provincial arguments with others to follow. Montreal enforces seven foot bylaw for sidewalk awnings.
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Supreme Court of Canada
J. F. Lymburn
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Supreme Court
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Saskatchewan
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British Columbia
J. J. Wrawley
Attorney General’s Department
Federal Relief Talks In Calgary On Unemployment Aid
Calgary and Vancouver officials met to discuss Ottawa reports that the Dominion government plans to withdraw direct unemployment relief to provinces and cities in August and September. J B Williams and Calgary lawyers voiced concern over a potential relief gap as Premier Brownlee sought full information from Ottawa. May 16 report says Ontario Premier Henry cited word of planned changes to relief payments with a plan to shift costs from the Dominion to provinces and municipalities.
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