Ottawa weighs aid plans for western livestock farmers
Prime Minister Mackenzie King said the Dominion government is considering actions to help western livestock men without destroying herds. Finance Minister Cockroft reported drouth has worsened, possibly requiring evacuating up to 500000 cattle, with options including importing feed or moving herds to drier regions as discussions with provinces and livestock groups proceed.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Mackenzie King
Charles Cockroft
Alberta
J. C Elliott
Canada
Cockroft
Edmonton
Canada pilgrims vow to honor veterans at Vimy memorial
A wireless message from the liner Asiania to Canadian veterans aboard stated that 6,300 Canadian pilgrims traveling to Vimy for the war memorial unveiling send best wishes to comrades in hospitals at home. The note reflects the shared tribute between those marching abroad and the wounded left behind.
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Vimy
Empire Train Proposal for Six Month Great Britain Tour
High commissioners and the dominions agent general consider Lord Elgin's plan for an empire train to tour Great Britain for six months in the coronation year. Estimated cost is about £37,000. Canada urges inclusion of manufactured goods along with primary products.
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London
Dominions
Lord Elgin
Great Britain
London Woman Appeals To King Over Home Dispute
A London Ontario woman, unnamed, appeals directly to King Edward seeking help to save her birthplace from loss amid civic troubles. The letter, sent without acknowledgment, was forwarded to the secretary of state in Canada and is now with city authorities.
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London
Edward
Canada
Gibraltar under bombardment as warships clash with rebels
Anti aircraft shells streak over the Rock of Gibraltar as Spanish loyalist and rebel fleets exchange fire. British authorities warned retaliation if shells land on the rock. Civilians flee while explosions damage the Rock Hotel and nearby landmarks. Ships off Algeciras and La Linea direct guns at bombing planes.
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Gibraltar
Great Rock
Europa
Rock
Straits
North Africa
Algeciras
la Linea
Canada expected to host royal visit after coronation
Prime Minister Mackenzie King doubted a visit by King Edward to Canada next year and said no decision had been made on a Geneva delegation or a Vancouver anniversary visit. He noted Hon. L A Taschereau could join the Senate vacancy for Levis, with appointment timing unclear. He plans to attend the League of Nations assembly in Geneva on Sept. 21.
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Ottawa
Edward
Canada
Mackenzie King
Dominion
Cabinet Council
Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
Vancouver
Quebiedon
L. A. Taschereau
Quebec
Senate
Levis
Red Chamber
Announce New Course at Toronto University
A new aeronautics course will begin at the University of Toronto next fall the first of its kind in Canada announced by W J Dunlop head of the extension department. Students will study aircraft types flight principles aerodynamic forces model testing stability design and wind tunnel use with admission requiring 75 percent in all mathematical honors subjects and two years in engineering physics.
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Toronto
Canada
University of Toronto
W. J. Dunlop
Department of Extension
Public Muskrat Trapping Grounds Planned in Saskatchewan Delta
The Canadian government will develop 125000 acres of marsh along the Saskatchewan river delta southeast of The Pas into public muskrat trapping grounds. Minister of Mines and Natural Resources J S McDiarmid announced the start of development immediately.
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Winnipeg
Saskatchewan River
Pas
J. S. McDiarmid
Mines and Natural Resources
Nazi official moves to crush church rebels in Berlin
Hans Kerrl, leader of the Nazi church department, seized typewriters and duplicating machines in Berlin offices of the Oppositional synod. He called for officials to sever contact with the Oppositional organization and its pastors as the group defies Nazi reorganization efforts.
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Berlin
Hans Kerrl
Department of Church Affairs
Germany
Kerr
Feeder Purchase Policy Renewed by Agriculture Minister
The Ottawa policy promotes winter feeding of young cattle and lambs in feed rich districts. From Aug 1 to Dec 31 farmers buying one or more car loads of feeders anywhere in Canada are allowed one way transportation and reasonable travel expenses under Livestock Branch terms of the Dominion Department of Agriculture.
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Ottawa
J. G. Gardiner
Canada
Livestock Branch
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Liner Dodges Whales Off Grand Banks
Berengaria altered course to avoid a dense school of 30 to 35 large whales feeding near the Grand Banks. Chief Officer G. E. Barton said the whales were unusually close and directly in the liner's path.
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New York
Grand Banks
Berengaria
G. E. Barton
Security Of Empire London
Sir Samuel Hoare argues the navy imposes a heavy cost on British taxpayers and urges empire partners to share the burden. He notes Australian and New Zealand cruisers cooperating with the British fleet during the Mediterranean crisis as a symbol of imperial unity and calls for expanded local defence contributions. He anticipates imperial conference discussions next year on commonwealth security and asserts a strong British empire as global peace guarantor.
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London
Empire Parliamentary Association
Samuel Hoare
Admiralty
Empire
Samuels
Mediterranean
Sir Samuel
Uniform Laws For Highways Ottawa Meeting Later This Summer
Dominion and provincial representatives will discuss uniform highway laws for bus and truck traffic at a summer meeting. No new laws are expected until next year's provincial legislatures and Dominion Parliament. A December conference adopted 11 recommendations from a special committee on the subject.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Paris Spy Ring Convicts Women and Two Men
Madame Isabelle Queyrel a former foreign office employee and her husband were sentenced to two years in prison for delivering French military and diplomatic secrets to Germany. Dr Leon Barre Queyrels brother in law received four years for involvement in passing confidential documents on French relations with the little entente to a German spy in Switzerland.
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Paris
Germany
Isabelle Queyrel
Foreign Office
Leon Barre
Queyrel
Madame Queyrel
Switzerland
International wheat plan eyed to lift world consumption
London reports the eighth session of the International Wheat Advisory Committee, including Canada the United States and Argentina, discussed boosting wheat consumption and considered an international revolving wheat reserve funded by an international body. Projections show world flour exports rising to about 525 million bushels next season with European exports up to 460 million.
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London
International Wheat Advisory Committee
Secretariat
F. L. McDougall
Canada
United States
Argentina
Edwards
Bank For International Settlements
Asia
Russia
Taking Census Of Jobless Ottawa
Provincial officers confer with the national employment commission in Ottawa to plan unemployment relief registration. Each province to appoint an officer, forms provided, with August 1 as the registration date and full completion by August end.
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Ottawa
Canada
National Employment Commission
Hke
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Fred Perry
Lady Crossfields
England
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