Aerial Forest Surveys Advance Canada’s Resource Mapping
Canada uses air photographs from the Dominion forest service to estimate forest areas and merchantable timber volumes. The method, tested and refined since World War I, enables rapid mapping of vast remote forests and height measurements, aiding future economic development in the wood-using industries.
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Canada
Dominion
Dominion Forest Service
Department of Mines and Resources
Canada to reorganize external diplomacy this autumn
Ottawa reports a major reshuffle of Canada's external diplomacy planned for autumn likely after late September. New ministers are planned for Japan France Belgium and Holland with Eastern choices favored for Japan due to Pacific coast tensions. Possible Paris pick includes W F A Turgeon or Maxime Raymond while Lieut Col Vanier is tied to the Belgium Holland post.
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Canada
Ottawa
Japan
Randolph Bruce
Philippe Roy
France
Belgium
Holland
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific
Conservative Party
Paris
W. F. A. Turgeon
Supreme Court of
Saskatchewan
Royal Commission
Maxime Raymond
M.P
Montreal
Geo. P. Vanier
High Commissioner
London
Reindeer Round-Up in Canada Surpasses 4500 Herd
A wireless report states Canada's reindeer herd now exceeds 4500 head, signaling growth for the northern fur industry. Officials note steady births and stable herd management across remote regions, with Arctic communities benefiting from herd expansion.
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Canada
British Birth Rate Sparks Immigration Debate at Commonwealth Conference
A Canadian Press dispatch from Sydney Ns acknowledges a British population decline while urging Empire settlement to boost British migration. It cites Pearl's logistic curves and notes density and total population as factors, arguing Canada must open gates to the Mother Country to sustain British origin life in the Dominions.
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Dominions
Sydney
Australia
N.S.W
United Kingdom
England
Great Britain
Japan
Gerimany
Italy
China
India
France
United States
Russia
Canada
Raymond Pearl
Johns Hopkins University
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Hungary
Norway
Java
Philippines
Baltimore City
Dr. Pearl
Hamilton Spectator
British Isles
London
Hamilton
Canada immigration policy criticized by Spectator critic
A political observer argues that Canada's immigration policy is muddled and the Spectator must persuade thinking Canadians that its position is justified, noting a long road ahead for public acceptance.
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Canada
Spectator
Alberta credit collapse stalls home building
An Alberta editorial blames Premier Aberhart and his government for destroying provincial credit, blocking mortgage lending and halting home construction. It notes improved crops and Turner Valley oil success contrast with stagnant building and idle trades, urging policy change to revive housing expansion.
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Alberta
Medicine Hat
Calgary Herald
Turner Valley
Aberhart
Indian Summer Foretold by Warm Alberta Days
In Sunny Alberta the heat climbs to 88 degrees as observers debate Indian summer origins. The Christian Science Monitor suggests Indian summer is defined by feel rather than dates, listing signs like pumpkins harvest, apple varieties, wood smoke, sumac reddening, birds quiet in meadows, and a harvest moon looming.
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Alberta
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Fascism’s danger persists whether foreign or domestic
The London Free Press argues that fascism remains equally menacing regardless of its appearance as an external foe or a domestic movement seeking order and good governance. It emphasizes that the core traits of fascism do not change with its label.
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London Free Press
The Road to Alaska and British Columbia Highways
A Canadian weekly eyeing BC highway expansion notes $2 76 million in current year spending to finish vital links while Alaska highway plans loom. Military opposition clouds the project though it could ease unemployment and boost wealth. a Mexico to Alaska coastal corridor could attract thousands of motorists.
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British Columbia
Canada
Alaska
Mexico
Moral rearmament urged by tennis star Bunny Austin in Times letter
Britain's top tennis figure Bunny Austin appeals to youth worldwide to join a moral rearmament movement. He cites Parliament members backing the Oxford Group and urges unity, sacrifice, and honesty to avert war and build a peaceful, united world under God.
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Bunny Austin
Britain
London Times
Oxford Group
Frank Buchman
Hitler
Germany
Chamberlain's Coup and Canada's Wheat Gift to Hitler
The article argues Britain might use financial concessions to Nazi Germany to avoid war. It suggests Canada could offer wheat on long term credits, tying pacification to grain aid, warning Hitler must choose peace over war and that no bread without peace. It cautions that war would cost more than concessions.
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Hitler
Chamberlain
Europe
London
Reich
Germany
Canada
Devilish Ingenuity in War Reflected by 19th Century View
The Hamilton Spectator reflects on how human intellect has been used for death and destruction in war, citing a 19th century maxim that intellect can lead straight to hell when devoted to harming others for dislike or greed. The piece questions the diabolical outcome of such misuse of gifted reason.
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Hamilton
RCMP Changes at Blairmore and Manyberries Posts
Constable R C MP Fordham leaves the local detachment for Blairmore and will be replaced by Constable J S Connors arriving tonight. Corps Leo Hester departs Manyberries for Lethbridge to assume duties, with Constable Gray Campbell from Lethbridge taking over at Manyberries.
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L. B. Fordham
R.C.M.P
Blairmore
J. S. Connors
Leo Hester
Manyberries
Lethbridge
Const
Gray Campbell
Mussolini Affirms Italy's Loyalty to Axis in Czechoslovakia Crisis
Premier Mussolini declared Italy's place in a looming European conflict is already chosen if the crisis in Czechoslovakia widens. He reaffirmed Italy's adherence to the Rome Berlin axis and urged plebiscites for minorities, while expressing hope for a peaceful Munich solution. He urged that if war comes, Italy will align with Germany.
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Trieste
Italy
Mussolini
Skaly
Hurope
Duce
Czechoslovakia
Chamberlain
Great Britain
London
Munich
Prague
Hadian Villzgens
Giredi
Ttaly Triests
Pyral
Adstriaebiuan
Yur
Gas Conservation In Turner Valley Challenged
In Calgary on September 16 Miracle Oils Mercury Oils and Oil Products Limited challenged the Alberta Conservation Act 1938 as ultra vires in the Alberta Supreme Court. They seek an injunction to restrain the Alberta Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board from enforcing a Turner Valley gas conservation order.
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Calgary
C.P
Alberta Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board
Turner Valley
Supreme Court of Alberta
Conservation Board
Miracle Oils, Mercury Oils and Oil Products Limited
Bow Island News Roundup From Medicine Hat and District
A Bow Island baby born at Medicine Hat Maternity Home to Mr and Mrs John Gomany formerly Julia Domso. Local moves include Mr and Mrs G Thacker Jr renting the Lyczewski house and the Lyzczewski family moving to Ostrum. Lectures on lumbering fishing and Canada wildlife drew crowds, with tree planting tips and Dominion tree program notes. Funeral held for John Luke of Burdett. Harvest Thanksgiving service at All Saints Anglican Church. school year moves and local hires noted. Several Bow Island residents went west for harvest work. Ralph Parlement returned to Vancouver.
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Medicine Hat
John Gomany
Julia Domso
H. Pp. Kjeldgaard
Smith
F. Fairbairn
P Kjeldgeard
Canada
Prairies
Dominion
John Luke
Burdett
Medicine Hat Hospital
St. Michael's Church
Father Cunningham
Burdett Cemetery
Anglican Ladies’ Aid
A. E. Tunstall
L. Bone
Winnifred
Billy Hanna
Picture Butte
All Saints Anglican Church
Hill
Tuber
Bow Island
J. Curren
Haskel Jenkins
Ralph Parlement
Vancouver
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Mackenzie Delta
The
Montreal Star
R.C
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