World Happenings Briefly Told
King George and Queen Elizabeth accept invitation to visit France in June. Japan residents display small metal stars and anchors on doors indicating relatives fighting. Halifax protests Dominion tax exemption on 21.6 million dollars of property to Rowell commission. Quebec to boost traffic police from 220 to 300 by May to cut accidents 50 percent. US volunteer pilots aiding China’s air defences against Japan. BC plans ten year program to absorb all employables, Premier Pattullo announces. Royal Naval Film Corporation to supply cinema for seagoing ships. Lockheed signs six Model 14 transports with Trans-Canada Air Lines for 742000 dollars. Dr Francis G Pease, 57, Mount Wilson astronomer, dies in Pasadena. first to measure stellar diameter. involved with 200-inch Palomar telescope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Queen Elizabeth
France
Japan
China
Halifax
Rowell Commission
Quebec
United States
British Columbia
Vancouver
T. D. Pattullo
Royal Naval Film Corporation
Duke of Kent
Carl B. Squier
Lockheed Aircraft
Los Angeles
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Francis G. Pease
Mount Wilson
Pasadena
Cal
Pease
Palomar Mountain
Chief Reprimands Distant Fireman at Fire Brigade Drill
A senior official tells a young fireman that living far from the scene is no excuse. The youth replies he travels a long distance, prompting a rebuke and a demand to relocate closer to fires.
Ancient Romans and a whisky in a doctor visit
A patient tells a doctor he drinks a small whisky and soda before examination, while a note mentions ancient Romans credited with camouflage in war.
Western GM Plant Reopens Renewing Saskatchewan Optimism
The Regina General Motors of Canada Limited plant reopened after a 700 thousand dollar modernization, employing about 400 Western Canadians with a 60 thousand dollar monthly payroll and a western production program of 10 thousand units. Premier Patterson called the reopening an important recognition of Western industrial possibilities as 9 thousand spectators watched the ceremonies and officials urged diversification and continued employment.
Island Falls power line tour through Flin Flon region
The piece surveys the building of 356 steel towers and a 60 mile power line from Flin Flon to Island Falls. It notes patrolmen stationed at miles 13 and 35 who monitor lines and report by telephone. It mentions supply logistics, company stores, and fair treatment of Cree workers. It also recaps travel by air and water to Island Falls and a lobster trap industry with value over four million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherritt-Gordon
Mile 13
Flin Flon
Teamsters
Island Falls
Channing Flying Field
Arrow Airways
Jeff Home-Hay
Sawdust Bay
Jm Clark
Sandy Bay
Muddy Lake
Linn
General Motors Opens Regina Plant With Ceremonial Welcoming
A $2.2 million Western plant of General Motors of Canada Limited in Regina marked its reopening with provincial and civic leaders in attendance. The event featured the first 1938 Chevrolet coach built at Regina, its keys presented to Lt. Gov A P McNab and then to Mr Justice W M Martin, president of the Saskatchewan Red Cross. Panels show the assembly line, a Board of Trade dinner scene with L A Thornton and Premier W J Patterson, and GM plant manager J B Highfield being interviewed on the broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Regina
West
General Motors of Canada Limited
Saskachewan
W. J. Patterson
Associated Industries
Canada
Harry J. Carmichael
Carmichael
Oshawa
C. E. McTavish
James B. Highfield
R.S. McLaughlin
Saskatchewan
Red Cross Society
W. F. Marshall
Red Cross
Breuthland
A. P. McNab
Justice W. M. Martin
Dominion
Justice W.M Martin
The
Mr Carmichael
Justice Martin
Justice Mackenzie
Board of Trade
L. A. Thornton
Regina Board of Trade
Geneva Motors Products of Canada Limited
J. B Highfield
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BIG Ben Taeadel Chewing Tobacco
Roeymeast
Raymer
Mason Remenies
PascmPnon
Flin Flon Mine
Manitoba
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