Seven Nations Seek Arms Embargo to End Chaco War
An Allied move led by Britain seeks to end the Chaco War by an embargo on arms and ammunition. The United States is urged to join, with officials in Geneva preparing Council action and awaiting Washington’s instructions.
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Seven Nations
Chaco
Washington
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Bolivia
Paraguay
Geneva
Great Britain
United States
U.S.A
Britain vows new push if disarmament talks collapse
In London May 18 Sir John Simon told the House Britain will launch a new effort to save the disarmament conference from collapse and prepare pooled security amid alarm over Japan’s Far East menace as Sir Stafford Cripps urged stronger collective action. The debate showed grave concern but optimism that the talks would not end in failure.
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House
Britain
Sir S. Cripps
Japan
Litvinoff
Geneva
London
John Simon
House of Commons
Stafford Cripps
Far East
Sir John
Price Stabilization Aim Outlined in Canada Bill
Ottawa May 18 The government marketing bill aims to stabilize prices, said Agriculture Minister Robert Weir in the House of Commons. Debate in committee touched on local board powers under the act and possible effects on Canada’s 200 million bushel wheat carryover and McFarland operations with the Wheat Pools.
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Ottawa
Robert Weir
House of Commons
A. W. Neill
Comox-Alberni
Thomas Donnelly
China
Spain
Belrance
Italy
Donnelly
Canada
John I. McFarland
Wheat Pools
Dominion
McFarland
No Conclusions on Dominion Legislation Reported
Ottawa May 18. The price spreads and mass buying committee reports commercial and industrial practices require Dominion legislation measures will be brought down. Hon H N Stevens committee chairman said no conclusions had been reached by the committee so far.
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Ottawa
Stevens
Evidence Melting Halts Injunction Case in Winnipeg
May 18. Evidence before Justice F G Taylor in an injunction action disappeared as chocolate wrappers melted beside a radiator. Louis Galpern sought an injunction to stop M Klignman from using a similar wrapper. Boxes of chocolates were placed together and near a radiator, causing melts and loss of evidence. The action remained unfinished.
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Winnipeg
F. G. Taylor
Louis Galpern
M. Kligman
Seven Die In Double German Train Accidents
In Pforzheim on May 18 seven people died and eight were seriously hurt when a locomotive struck a train at the station, wrecking three coaches. The Bremsen Hanover express derailment near Langwedel on Wednesday killed four and injured nine.
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Pforzheim
Germany
P.havas
Lves
Langwedel
Crisis in Edmontons relief strike escalates
In Edmonton on May 17 740 marchers protested the city relief scale citing delays in promised boosts. Acting Mayor J H Ogilvie and Chief Constable A G Shute approved the parade with no trouble. The Unemployed Ex Servicemen's Association warned of a May 23 walkout if raises aren t granted, stressing it will be under the Union Jack and not linked to any Red element.
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Edmonton
Elief
J.H. Ogilvie
A.G. ‘Shute
Ex- Servicemen’s Association
Married Men’s Association
Eastern Fruit Canning Critics Charge Canneries With Exploitation
Ottawa reports charges before the Stevens committee that mass buying and chain-store tactics hurt growers. M. M. Robinson of Hamilton blasted canning firms for low wages and lost equity, noting Quebecs seven centhour pay and BC Ontario wages at 18 to 30 cents for an eight hour day, urging fair terms for primary producers.
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Ottawa
Stevens Committee
M. M. Robinson
Hamilton
Ontario
Robinson
Quebec
Imperial Parley Next Year Mooted
London reports the British government plans to begin talks with Dominion governments soon on a possible Imperial conference next year. Economic issues and Ottawa trade clauses loom large with pacts expiring in 1937. The King’s accession anniversary for 1937 is noted as a signpost. Wind conditions referred to as unsettled.
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Ondon
United Kingdom
Ottawa
London
Young boys capture family of coyotes near High River
At a farm near High River Alberta on May 18 three young boys used shovels a long pole and a chain to capture a coyote mother and her four pups alive. They dug out the den spent the day setting the trap and secured the animals with a pole in the mother’s mouth and a chain around her neck. All three boys bore signs of battle from the effort.
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High River
Alta
Elliott Farm
Reorganizing the Canadian Radio Commission Proposed
Ottawa May 17 The abolition of the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission and a plan to reorganize with a distinct division of authority among programme direction and administration and a voluntary board of directors was urged to the House committee. Witness EA Wir, a former CN railways director, said the reform would solve broadcasting problems and accused the current commission of ending public service broadcasting.
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Ottawa
Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission
House Committee
Canaddy
EA. Wir
Canadian National Railways
Weir
Conservatives Admit No Cure-All for Present Evils
In Calgary on May 18, D M Duggan provincial Conservative leader told a public meeting the party offers no political nostrum or utopian schemes. He urged application of common sense and prudent measures to restore normal times.
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Calgary
D. ‘M. Duggan
Bank Raid Strikes Flint Bank Seized Cash Report
Gunmen believed led by John Dillinger staged a meticulous bank robbery at the Citizens Commercial and Savings Bank on Glenwood Avenue Flint Michigan. Six men and one woman were involved one attacker resembled Dillinger and carried a machine gun. They fled in two cars with an estimated 25000 to 80000 dollars in freshly delivered currency from an armored car.
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Flint, Mich
John Dillinger
Glenwood Avenue
Citizens, Commercial,and Savings Bank
Dillinger
Hamilton Blast Injures Dozens in Ontario City
A gas explosion in Hamilton central area injures scores, four seriously, as firemen respond to a basement blaze in a refreshment store. Fire Chief Robert Aitchison among the injured. windows shattered and debris flew as sewer lids blew off.
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Hamilton
Ont
Robert Aitchison
Latvia cabinet resigns amid unrest in Riga
The Latvian wing resigns today as new cabinet is to be formed following the Tuesday night events. Martial law remains in effect.
Colombo Remains Derby Favorite
London May 18 Colombo remained the odds on favorite for the Derby in last night call over at the Victoria Club. Lord Glanely’s unbeaten colt topped the board at 7 to 4 with Umidwar Ferhiala second choice at 100 to 12. Other contenders included Aga Khan's horses Agag nat Windsor Lad Lozingaro and Admira Drake in the 20 to 1 range.
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London
Colombo
Victoria Club
Lord Glanely
Aga Khan
Umidwar Ferhialaed
Choice
Agagnat
Windsor Lad
Bastoh
Lozingaro
Admira Drake
Tiberius
Valerius
Insurance Reduction Suggested for Hudson Strait Shipping
Ottawa May 18 The Imperial Shipping Committee reported to the House of Commons proposing a 10 shillings per cent reduction in insurance rates on insured shipping through Hudson Strait during the 1934 season. The cut targets well found vessels. gyro compass equipped ships already enjoy lower rates. The committee based its recommendation on Canadian government steps to improve navigation safety and skippers’ testimony from last summer.
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Ottawa
Hudson Strait
Imperial Shipping Committee
House of Commons
Hudson's Bay
Joint Hill Committee
Russian diplomat Litvinoff arrives in Geneva for talks
Maxim Litvinoff, Russian commissar for foreign affairs, arrived in Geneva to consult with League of Nations leaders. The unexpected visit stirred League circles as diplomats reported he would seek a non aggression pact and to keep the disarmament conference alive.
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Geneva
Maxim Litvinoff
League of Nations
League
Relief programs touch drought areas in North Central West
May reports detail purchases of cattle for relief in drought zones across North and South Dakota Wisconsin and Minnesota. Other items note investigations into abuse at an Indian reservation school and a large strike by Minneapolis truck drivers threatening city food supply. The League of Nations votes to withdraw economic aid to Liberia with Eden supporting expulsion.
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Washington
North Central West
South Dakota
North
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Windsqr
Shubenspacin
L. A. Audette
Exchequer Court of Canada
Minneapolis
Minneapélia
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
League
Liberia
Anthony Eden
Seal
Cass Gilbert Dead Architect of Famous Buildings
New York, May 17. Cass Gilbert, renowned architect of notable U S buildings, died today in Brockenhurst, England. He was 74. His office here confirmed the news.
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Cass Gilbert
New York
Brockenhurst
England
Sensation in trial as crown witness fears to testify
Edmonton May 18 A dramatic morning at the Frank Conradson murder trial where crown witness Haakon Olsen said threats twice last week stop him from testifying He reported Conradson asked him to contact two brothers Norman and to tell them he was with the Normans the night of the fire R C M P say an arrest may follow but withheld names X
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Edmonton
Frank Conradson
Gart Anderson
Haakon Olsen
Buck Creek
Olsen
Bréton
J. Frawley
K.C
Conradson
Norman
R.C.M.P
Calgarians Urged to Reduce Milk Relief Allowances
The Calgary civic relief agency orders relief recipients not to keep cows unless they accept a proportional cut in milk allowances. The May 18 ruling targets households on relief in Calgary.
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Calgary
Civic Relief Agency
Saskatchewan general election set for June 19
Saskatchewan voters head to the polls in a general election on June 19, with 165 candidates running across 63 seats, after redistribution cuts seats to 55 and sets key races in Moose Jaw City and Athabasca. Parties include Conservatives, Independents, Progressives, and Farmer-Labor under M J Coldwell, with nominations pending in Humbolt Moose Jaw and Pelly.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Mid-West
Swere
Athabaska
Farmer-Labor Party
C.cf
J. Coldwell
Moose
Jaw City
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Hugh R. Wilson
League of Nations Council
Anthony Muen
Pavy Seal
Uaptauxuen
Daly
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Council
Havn’t
Eden
R. Weir
Hanover
Imperial
Fitish
U.S. Navy
Panama
Gatun
Panama Canal
Pacific
Atlantic
Radio Commission
Conservative Party
D. Duggan
Flint Institution
Sask
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