Tragic Parkland and War Effort Dominates Ottawa Debate
Ottawa reports emphasize Canada's war program as Finance Minister J L Ralston defends a 700 million dollar appropriation. He outlines funding by taxes first, then borrowing if needed, and cites army navy air force and corps costs. British, French reports note Abbeville and Arras recaptured, and German transport ships attacked by Allied forces.
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Parkland
Canada
Somme
Ottawa
J. L. Ralston
House of Commons
Col. Ralston
IH. A. Bruce
Con
Toronto-Parkdale
Army
Navy
Royal Canadian Air Force
Ralston
United Kingdom
Abbeville
Arras
Mediterranean
Italy
London
French
English Channel
Air Ministry
2 000 000 Men In Rumanian Army Mobilized
A general staff order issued in Bucharest calls 300 000 Rumanian reservists to the colors within 24 hours and cancels all leaves. Officers and men must report back to their units by tomorrow. The move swells the army navy and air force to over 2,000,000 in active service and marks a near total mobilization.
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Bucharest
Think Safety posters warn of pedestrian cyclist risks
Mutual Insurance Company posters around the city urge road safety with two sides. One highlights that accidents are not always the driver's fault while the other blames careless pedestrians and cyclists for many fatal incidents. The posters urge Think Safety and are posted by the Police Department.
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The
Mutual Insurance Company
Power Named Minister for Air in Liberal Cabinet
Ottawa May 22 Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced Hon. C G Power would become minister of defence for air in the Liberal cabinet. His salary will be 12000 dollars a year.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
C. G. Power
Canadian Troops Planned for Norway Were Not Used
Hon Norman Rogers told the House of Commons two Canadian divisions were selected and in position to embark for Norway but the Trondheim landing was dropped. The Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and the Edmonton Regiment were ready in Scotland before being recalled to Aldershot. No Canadian force served in the Norway operations. He stressed coordination with the UK and Allied armies plus the need for flexible use of equipment and rapid movement in planned missions.
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Ottawa
United Kingdom
Norway
Trondheim
Norman Rogers
Defence
House of Commons
Princess Patricka’s
Canadian Light Infantry
Edmonton Regiment
Scotland
Mondheim
Aldershot
Rogers
Subversive War Measures Debated In Canada And City
In Ottawa Prime Minister Mackenzie King says Canada has considered sweeping emergency measures amid reports of British power to conscript wealth and labor. Lethbridge council urges compulsory registration of ages 16 to 60 to identify birthplaces naturalization dates and readiness to serve in wartime.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
House of Commons
R. B. Hanson
Hanson
Mr. King
Lethbridge
Lethbridge City
Safe break at Maple Leaf elevator under RCMP investigation
RCMP examine an overnight break in the Maple Leaf elevator office at Dunmore. Thieves pried the door, damaged the safe dial, but found no money or valuables. A similar entry at Imperial Oil warehouse in the east end also failed to yield rewards.
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R.C.M.P
Maple Leaf
Dunmore
Imperial Oil Company
Australia to raise third division for overseas service
Prime Minister Menzies announced in Parliament that Australia would form a new third division for overseas service. The move follows Canada’s similar plan. The first troops from Australia and New Zealand recently arrived in Suez, totaling about 30,000 men, with Essington Lewis named Director General of Munitions to reorganize government undertakings and private factories.
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R. G. Menzies
Australia
Canada
Suez
Egypt
New
Duke of Gloucester Wounded at the Front in Bomb Attacks
The Duke of Gloucester major general and royal brother to the King is lightly wounded with cuts and bruises to both hands after three nights in bombed areas. He has served as a liaison officer with the French army and had been in France since late September with a brief January leave.
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London
C.P
Duke of Gloucester
France
Wantenst Front
Maginotte
Today’s Baseball Results National League Summary
Cincinnati edged New York 4 to 6 in a nine inning game with Derringer Lombardi Hubbell and Danning contributing for the winners. Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 16 to 3 as Klinger Berres Fitzsimmons and Franks led the offense and pitching effort.
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New York
Derringer
Lombardi
Hubbell
Danning
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
JO Klinger
Berres
Fitzsimmons
Franks
A Million Fighting Men Now Comprise Belgium Army
Belgium mobilizes and trains more manpower to reach 1,000,000 fighting men. Justice minister Paul-Amile Janson announced in a Belga News Agency broadcast that refugees and refugees along the highways are answering the call and many young men are destined for service.
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Belgium
Cp-Havas
Paul-Amile Janson
Belga
Parkland area double shooting ends in barricaded home death
In Alberta Parkland locals report a violent family dispute with Charles Hansen barricading his home after shooting his son George, injuring a constable Counsell who died from a head wound. Police stormed the building. George Hansen is hospitalized in critical condition.
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Parkland
Alta
Hangen
Gordon Counsels
Hansen
Counsell
George Hansen
Markland
Charles Hansen
George
Tre Suis Hame
Wenny
Carl
Georges Farm
Claresholm Hospital
Corp. G. Wilson
R.C.M.P
Belgium Builds Army to One Million for Defense
The speaker stated Belgians are establishing camps to reinforce the army now being created, increasing our forces to 1,000,000. He urged coolness courage and confidence as the campaign slogan for all Belgians.
Britain Moves to Enlist Life Wealth and Property for War
London May 22 The government proposes total control over persons and property to mobilize resources for wartime needs. Clement Attlee acting for Prime Minister Churchill introduces a conscription bill to secure public safety and essential supplies. A committee under Ernest Bevin will push national production and excess profits tax rises to 100 percent to deter profiteering.
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London
Clement Atlee
Lord Privy Seal
Churchill
Ernest Bevin
Mr. Atlee
Toronto Stock Exchange Halts Short Selling
The Toronto Stock Exchange issued an order by the management committee prohibiting further short selling until the ban is lifted. The measure, taken before the opening, aims to stem price declines and requires clients to deliver stocks before selling them.
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Toronto
Stohi Exchange
Local Community War Council Tea To Aid War Refugees
Medicine Hat Red Cross Community War Council announces a tea at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday May 29 to raise funds for war refugee aid. The council, chaired by Mrs R W Harrison, lists 40 affiliated societies and recent shipments of refugee clothing totaling 168 articles. Donations to the war room fund include various individuals and groups totaling over 57 dollars.
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Medicine Hat Red Cross
Community War Council
Masonic Temple
Red Cross
Medicine Hat Red Cross Society
R. W. Harrison
Council
War Room Fund
L. A
B. L. FP
Rose and Thistle Club
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Aix
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