European tensions rise as Mussolini paves path to alliance
The article argues that Mussolini seeks rapprochement with Germany and Austria, creating a fascist bloc in Europe. It notes Italy's Ethiopian actions and warns that an Italy Germany Austria alliance would threaten peace, with Britain urging measured League of Nations actions and cautious dialogue to reduce distrust between France and Germany.
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Europe
Orient
League of Nations
Mussolini
Italy
Germany
Austria
Ethiopia
Abyssinia
Rome
France
Great Britain
Isle
Anthony Eden
London Times
League
the Times
Hitler
Too Clear Driving Lesson With Four Brakes
A motorist teaches four women about car brakes. He explains the hand lever brakes the rear wheels while the foot pedal brakes all four. The students respond that it moves but they fear breaking something.
Origin of the saying Rome was not built in a day
The Latin poet Claudius Claudianus is credited with an early version of the idea that great structures require time. His line suggests that Roman power slowly built, yet an unarmed traitor instantly overturned it. The expression evolved into the modern proverb over centuries.
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Rome
Claudius Claudianus
Claudianus
Not Room For Candles On John Birch Birthday
John Birch of North Bay Ontario celebrated his birthday on June 5 but a small cake could not hold enough candles to mark the occasion. He claimed to be the oldest white man in Canada and entered his 114th year.
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John Birch
North Bay
Ontario
Canada
Mr. Birch
London Firms Over a Century Old Surpass Six Hundred
A report notes that London hosts 650 firms with ages over 100 years, highlighting the city’s enduring business heritage and concentration of long established enterprises.
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London
Russia to Spend Vast Armament Budget in 1936
The Soviet Union plans 14.8 billion roubles for 1936 military forces, about 2.6 billion pounds, dwarfing Japan and Britain as defense budgets rise. Marshal Tukhachevski announced the figure, signaling large state expenditure amid regional tension.
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Japan
Russia
Marshal Tukhachevski
Britain
Auckland News
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claim
A vintage advertisement extolls waking the liver to boost bile flow and digestion. It claims calomel is unnecessary, promotes daily bowel movement, and urges readers to ask for Carter's Little Liver Pills by name.
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Carter
Canada Faces Wheat Confidence Crisis Says Swanson
Dr. W. W. Swanson of the University of Saskatchewan argues Canada’s gravest issue is restoring faith in wheat markets after a temporary surplus sparked alarm. He dismisses fears of world overproduction, noting 1928 conditions caused only a short excess that distorted prices and markets.
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Canada
W. W. Swanson
University of Saskatchewan
Montreal
Gold Shipment Quiet on Deck to New York Dock
A traveler recalls a French afloat gold consignment loaded under a closed hold with bank agents aboard and no police on deck in France. In New York, officials in force guard the unloading to reassure crowds and ensure security.
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New York
Baltimore Sun
Young Nottingham boy becomes life governor of Royal Eye Hospital
Made Hospital Governor George Thornton aged seven of Nottingham is the youngest hospital governor in England. He was elected a life governor of the Royal Eye Hospital Southwark for his success as a collector for the hospital. George was a patient there two years ago.
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George Thornton
Nottingham
England
Royal Eye Hospital
Southwark
George
Selected Recipes and Wartime Anecdotes
A recipe lists sugar, eggs, milk, butter, Purity Flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, describing a leaf cake bake at 375 for 20 minutes. The recruiting officer challenges a candidate who vows to enlist for the war. A British patent covers a device pinning sleepers as they snore. Moscow reports 100 Soviet radio balloons sold abroad.
Letter That Traveled The World Reaches Final Holder
A letter recovered from the sunken air liner City of Khartoum, which crashed near Alexandria killing 12, traveled twice around the world. Sent to E. W. C. Hughes of Bowaters Australia, it zigzagged through London Montreal New York Sydney and London before sinking with the ship. Hughes calls it a treasured memento of the tragedy.
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City of
Khartoum
Alexandria
E. W. C. Hughes
Bowaters (of Australia), Ltd
London
Mr. Hughes
Montreal
New York
Sydney
Hughes
Elastic bands spark freight rate dispute in Dominion railways
The Dominion railway board wrestled with classifying rubber bands for freight rates. Chair Hugh Guthrie argued they are stationery as used in stores. D W Buchanan for the Star Guild of Canada, and George Ranson for the Canadian Freight Association, noted price variations across cities.
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Dominion Railway Board
Hugh Guthrie
D. W. Buchanan
Star Guild of Canada
George Tiowers
Ranson
Canadian Freight Association
Toronto
Montreal
Regina
Gold-Encased Body Of Ancient Egyptian Priest Found
Selim Hassan Bey, Cairo University Egyptology professor, announced the find of a gold leaf wrapped body believed to be Ka Niht a fifth dynasty chief priest and director of granaries. The site yielded a thin gold crown a bead necklace and a gold encased cane. Sahure reigned about 3200 years before Christ.
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Ka Niht
Selim Hassan Bey
University of Cairo
Pharoah Sahure
Sahure
Newfoundland Seen as Potential Sulphur Source by Scientists
Canadian scientists suggest Newfoundland could supply sulphur as a mining prospect. meanwhile reports from Peru indicate economic improvements beginning in 1933 and continuing through the year.
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Newfoundland
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