Pond and Sabelli Seek Rome Return Flight From Ireland
Captain Pond and Lieutenant Sabelli survived a landing on a Lahinch sandbank after engine trouble halted their Rome bound mono plane. They completed the season’s first Atlantic crossing from New York to Rome but must repair the aircraft likely at Baldunnel Army airdrome Dublin before resuming plans for a round trip to Rome and New York.
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Pond
Sabelli
Rome
Ireland
New York
Lahinch
Irish Free State
George Pond
Cesare Sabelli
Here
Lyers
Floyd Bennett Airfield
E.S.T
Newfoundland
Treland
Bal
Page Knight
Fire at Kingston Jail Last Night Triggers Guard Callout
Kingston May 16 Officials refused to discuss the incident but all spare guards at Kingston penitentiary were recalled after a fire last night destroyed the change room and officials clamped down on information to prevent disorders amid past riot fears.
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Kingston
Kingston Penitentiary
Pei
Plea in Gettle Abduction Case Delivers Life Terms
Three suspects in the William F. Gettle abduction case pleaded guilty to kidnapping by extortion before Superior Judge Charles Fricke. James F. Kirk Garry Kerrigan and Roy Williams received life terms with eligibility for parole due to lack of violence toward the victim. The plea followed DA Baron Fitts offer to accept a plea to avoid trial with possible death penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losf Angeles
Calif
Associated Press
William F. Gettle
Charles Fricke
Sem Quentin Prison
James F. Kirk
Garry Kerrigan
Roy Williams
Fricke
Poranld
Baron Fitts
Clara Bow Signals Possible Retirement After Baby News
Hollywood says Clara Bow and Rex Bell expect a baby next December. Bow, famed redhead star, hints she may retire from films to settle by the family fireside.
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Hollywood
Chara Bow
Rex Bell
Olympic strikes Nantucket lightship in dense fog
The 45 000 ton liner Olympic crashed broadside into the Nantucket lightship in heavy fog. Seven crew members were killed or missing. the lightship sank. Four survivors were brought aboard the Olympic, which continued to New York after a three hour delay. Three bodies were recovered. Captain Braithwaite and others were injured. the Olympic was en route from Cherbourg and Southampton to New York.
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Nantucket
Mass
Olympic
New York
Sca
Braithwasthe
Cherbourg
Southampton
Budget carried in Ottawa after ruling on Liberal amendment
The budget was carried without a recorded vote after Speaker Black ruled a new Liberal amendment out of order. The May 16 Canadian Press report notes the procedural decision and swift passage in Parliament.
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Ottawa
Black
Japan seeks peace on trade with Great Britain
Tokyo reports two Japanese officers killed when their aeroplane was shot down in Manchukuo by Chinese irregulars. A separate report says Japan will press Britain to modify import restrictions, seeking a compromise in the trade problem.
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Tokyo
Manchukuo
Japan
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Belgian Mining Disaster Deepens After Fatal Mons Blowout
May 16 reports say forty one miners were killed at the Lambreches mine near Mons after a strike vote controversy over a five percent wage cut. Families stood by the shaft as fourteen men were brought up, only five alive. Earlier on May 15 a fire damp explosion trapped forty six miners at Lambrechies, with cave ins and fumes hindering rescue. three dead and four rescued in serious condition.
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Mons
Belgium
Lambreches
Lambrechies
Steamer Louhi Sinks Near Kuopio Drowning 21
In Finland on May 15 the steamer Louhi sank in Lake Kallevesi within 100 yards of shore. Twenty one passengers including three children drowned. The crew and 19 passengers were saved. Survivors said the captain swerved to avoid a rock and a deck cargo shift caused a heavy list. The 128 gross ton Louhi vanished in two minutes with some travelers trapped in cabins.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Associated Press
Lake Kallevesi
Kuopio
Redcliff Notes Survey Community Happenings
Rev Haimnett of Avonlea Sask arrives to take the role at St Ambrose. Big Oddfellow Benefit Dance set for Sunbeam Airport on May 24 with Ragadores Orchestra from Medicine Hat and four grand prizes. Junior Football Officers elected for 1934 season. first league game vs Rangers in Medicine Hat next Friday. Vera Goodine and Edward Johnson wed in Medicine Hat on May 10.
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Haimnett
Avonlea
Sask
St. Ambrose
Sunbeam
Ragadores Orchestra
Medicine Hat
Florence Johnson
Lethbridge
A. N. Collard
R. Petersen
J. R. McKenzie
R. S. Hodge
W. Willis
Sec.Treas
A. Osgood
W. Lawson
G. Davies
T. Fairhurst
Sid Patterson
Bill Patenson
Jim Dutton
G. Kitchen
W. Balmer
John Dutton
Bert Podesta
Government to Hold Wheat Stocks Says Pools Chief
Winnipeg May 16 Denying rumors of forced sale of government wheat holdings John McFarland general manager of the Canadian Wheat Pools asserted the Dominion government will not dump its wheat on the market in a statement here today Rumors had circulated among the grain trade for several days about possible forced selling of government stocks.
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Winnipeg
John McFarland
Canadian Wheat Pools
Food Imports Held Up By Dock Strike In London
The bulk of London’s perishable food imports were held up as 2,000 Bermondsey dockers continued their strike. The walkout began after five office clerks were hired on the docks using mechanical equipment, replacing regular dock workers.
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London
Bermondsey
Joint Action Planned To End Chaco Conflict
London reports a group of world powers including Great Britain and the United States plan concerted action to end the war between Paraguay and Bolivia. Measures contemplated include political financial and economic phases. Action is being seriously considered in Washington and Geneva with possible League of Nations involvement.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Chaco
Paraguay
Bolivia
Washington
Geneva
League of Nations
Germany seeks way to return to arms parley
Geneva May 1 Berlin seeks approach to rejoin the international disarmament conference. Baron Penpo Aloisi of Italy told British and other League of Nations leaders that Germany showed a disposition to participate again in negotiations toward an arms control agreement. The hint revived hope among circles that had feared disarmament was dead.
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Geneva
Germany
Pnd
Monager
Txom
Penpeo Aloisi
Italy
League
Fire at Kingston Penitentiary destroys change room
Fire in the change room of Kingston penitentiary South Dome was brought under control after smoke filled the area. Guards and city firemen battled the blaze while convicts were confined to cells. damage estimated at 25 000 to 50 000 dollars and no demonstrations occurred.
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Kingston
Kingston Penitentiary
Jones
Ont
South Dome
Trade Improves in April Foreign Trade Rises
Ottawa reports a net customs and excise revenue rise of 3 690 972 for April compared with 1933. Customs alone collected 5 619 737 vs 3 451 642 last year. Exports total 31 815 881 up 11 570 229 while imports reach 34 815 447 versus 20 457 294.
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Ottawa
Department of National Revenue
Canada
United States officials survey northern nesting grounds
A U S survey party including S A Preble and L J Goldman headed for Waterways Alberta and Lake Athabasca to study wild duck nesting areas. The group, meeting Monday with the Northern Alberta Fish and Game League, focuses on game conservation methods.
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Edmonton
United States
Waterways
Alta
Lake Athabaska
S. A. Preble
Washington, D.C
L. J. Goldman
Berkeley
Calif
U.S. Biological Survey
W. H. Ransom
Spokane
Wash
Northern Alberta Fish and Game League
Unfair Practices Alleged Against Imperial Tobacco Co
Ottawa May 16 Independent tobacco manufacturers testified before the Stevens price spreads inquiry alleging Imperial Tobacco Co of Canada used dominance to tilt displays and distribution. Witnesses said Imperial pressured retailers, replaced competitor displays, and offered direct lists with price advantages to coerce independents. They claimed nationwide practices harmed smaller firms and hinted at fear of retaliation for naming cases.
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Ottawa
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada
Stevens
L. O. Grothe Company Ltd
Rock City Tobacco Company
Benson and Hedges Cannada Ltd
H. C. Fortier
Quebec
Macdonald Tobacco Co
Imperial Company
Toronto
Huh
Imperial Co
Turer
Ae EU
Gaston Munich
Benson and Hedges Canad& Ei
John Hughes
Ti L. O. Grothe, Ltd
Mohktreal
Ao Bacco
W.W. Kexshe
A&k
Imperial
Hac
Canada
W.W
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Atlantic
England
W. D. Buck
Don Bradman
Gettle
House of Commons
Foreign Insurance Companies
Clara
B.S.T
White Star Lines
W. J. Binks
Coast Guard
White Star Line
Hallein
Austria
Havas
Thamesville
Edward J. Hill
Prof
Jean Piccard
Detroit
Redcliff
J. McFarland
Prac
U.S.A
Imp. Tobacco Co
HAT Kennel Club
Old Moore Store
Ne ‘Monarch
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