Sirois Commission Report Calls for Federal Role in Relief
A Royal Commission on Dominion-Provincial relations argues for the federal government to assume full responsibility for unemployment relief though concerns over relief for the unemployable and municipal indebtedness arise. It cautions action could distract from wartime needs and stresses careful, lengthy discussion before reform.
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Royal Commission On
Canada
Fathers of Confederation
Sirois Commission
Royal Commission
Dominion navy fund appeal planned for late September
D. H. Gibson of Toronto Dominion president of the Navy League of Canada announces a Dominion wide fundraising appeal to support the British and Canadian navies and mercantile marine. The drive will launch in the latter part of September and will be presented to Canadians for work in Britain and Canada.
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D. H. Gibson
Toronto
Dominion
Navy League of Canada
Mercantile Marine
Gibson
Britain
Canada
Scotsman names spread to common items despite capital use
The Fort William Times Journal notes Scots have lent names to many everyday items now written without capitals. Mackintosh does not appear on chariots macadam, chairs bear anti macassars, and no Scot claims MacAroni staff invention.
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Fort William
British plan animation of Plata battle for World’s Fair
Cecil M. Pickthall says Britain considers an animated reproduction of the river Plata naval clash for the New York World’s Fair. The cited action saw three British light cruisers defeat the 10,000 ton German pocket battleship Graf Spee in a famed engagement.
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Cecil M. Pickthall
Great Britain
Graf Spee
Blue Eyes Linked to Ideal Fighter Pilots Say Researchers
Historical exam notes claim top airmen share blue eyes, but medical authorities doubt eye color as a guide. Selection emphasizes overall stamina, strict medicals, and hearing ability to withstand flying strain under varied climates and altitudes.
Parasol Revival Sparks Summer Fashion Interest
In Manhattan, Queen Set Style Parasols return in larger designs and fabrics, hailed as tremendous news by major shops. Speculation cites Queen Elizabeth's summer visit and a broader fashion trend as possible inspirations behind the parasol parade.
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Fashion Mart
Manhattan
Canada
United States
All Bran Raisin Steam Loaves From Old Recipe
Combine All Bran with milk raisins molasses and sugar. Sift flour with soda and salt. Fold into bran mixture until smoothly blended. Fill greased cans two thirds full. Cover tightly and steam three hours. Yields two one pound loaves.
Salmon Casserole with Lemon Butter Cracker Topping
Make a cream sauce from butter flour and milk. Flake drained salmon and mix with peas and onion. Fold into sauce, pour into a greased dish, top with lemon butter buttered Christie’s Premium Soda Crackers, broil until brown, and serve hot.
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Christie's
Union of British Empire and French Republic Endorsed
The First Lord of the Admiralty declares the British Empire and the French Republic joined in indissoluble union to advance common causes with progress in strengthening forces improving defences and adapting economies and life to the shared mission.
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British Empire
French Republic
Admiralty
Does hot water freeze faster than cold water
John J. O'Neill reports experiments by Dr. G Wakeham showing freezing times depend on vessel shape and conditions. In cylinders hot water often freezes faster when differences in heat loss and gas content exist, while in pie tins cold water can freeze sooner under controlled conditions.
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G. Wakeham
University of Colorado
John J. O'Neill
New York Herald Tribune
Road maps made readable by inventive two roller case
An inventor solves map trouble for motorists by a simple two roller case. The map slides in like film, a transparent window lets readers trace routes, eliminating wind blown pages and awkward readings. Blessings on small inventions.
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Hamilton Spectator
Nazi Creed Declares War as Blessing From God
The Nazi publication Angriff on March 28, 1940 quotes Dr. Ley claiming war is not a scourge but a blessing from God and a fountain of youth for a new generation, proclaimed to the nation and the world during War Easter.
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Dr. Ley
Loss To Medical Profession Dr Harvey Smith Dies In Winnipeg
Dr W Harvey Smith 72 former president of the British and Canadian medical associations died in Winnipeg after months of illness. He helped found the Winnipeg medical arts building in 1922, Canada’s first such facility owned and operated by physicians. In 1929 he became president of the British Medical Association, the second Canadian to hold the post, and in 1930 chaired the joint British and Canadian meeting in Winnipeg.
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W. Harvey Smith
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Medical Arts
Canada
Smith
British Medical Association
Canadian coastal defence corps organized for wartime emergencies
In Ottawa provincial governments with the department of pensions and national health have coordinated civilian defence efforts. Seaboard provinces report highly organized protection ready to respond to raids sabotage fires or explosions in vital ports. Halifax trains 400 civilian workers and 200 air raid wardens through St John Ambulance. Similar units exist in Sydney Saint John Quebec Vancouver Victoria Nanaimo and Prince Rupert.
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Department of Pensions and National Health
Ottawa
Seaboard
Canada
Halifax
St. John Ambulance Association
Sydney
Saint John
Quebec
Vancouver
Victoria
Nanaimo
Prince Rupert
Radio censorship eases for Gaelic and Welsh broadcasts in Canada
Col. R P Landry, chief censor, said Gaelic and Welsh may be spoken freely on Canadian radio without foreign language restrictions. He framed them as basic languages, essentially British, and placed them in the same censorship category as English and French.
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Canada
R P. Landry
Ottawa
Col. Landry
Paris Licenses Bicycles At Fifty Cent Fee
Authorities in Paris require bicycle owners to obtain a license with a fee set at fifty cents. The measure aims to regulate riding and ensure urban safety and accountability for cyclists within the city.
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Paris
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