World Events Briefly Told
The Duke of Windsor plans a United States and Germany trip soon. A Delhi Durbar decision for a King-Emperor visit is not yet settled. Hitler urged colonial expansion before 1,200,000 at Had Pyrmont. Canada stored 38,837,651 pounds butter in nine cities on Oct 1, up from last year. Welsh coal owners seek Canadian pit props. French and Baltic supplies priced high. Cardiff discharged the first large import cargo. Dr Lewis Williams Douglas named principal of McGill University, replacing A E Morgan. British Youth associations set October 10–17 for a voluntary economy drive to fund 100,000 cans of condensed milk for Spanish children. Brig-Gen D M Ormond promoted to major-general. former commander of Military District No. 12 at Regina.
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Duke of Windsor
Paris
United States
Germany
London
Hitler
Had Pyrmont
Canada
Cardiff
Lewis Williams Douglas
Arizona State Legislature
McGill University
A. E. Morgan
Edward Beatty
Spain
D. M. Ormond
Cmg
D.S.O
Penitentiaries of
Oficer
Regina
Ottawa
MLD
Mysterious Woman Sought Over Large Telephone Hoax
A mystery woman is sought in a large telephone hoax targeting Colonel Sir Albert Stern of Midland Bank. Vans arrived at Barham Court Teston near Maidstone with various goods, all ordered by a caller using Stern's name, followed by saloon cars and a false fire alarm.
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Sir Albert Stern
Midland Bank
Sir Albert
Barham Court
Teston
Maidstone
Stern
Maidstone Fire Brigade
Night schools for natives opened in South Africa
Night schools for native residents are set to open in South Africa to provide adult education and literacy training. The move aims to improve job prospects and social inclusion through evening classes in multiple regions.
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South Africa
Roosevelt toasts the King during Victoria visit
President Roosevelt, in Victoria, toasts the King and extols Canadian US friendship. He jokes about becoming a part time resident, spoke at Government House luncheon hosted by Lieutenant-Governor Hamber, and recalled ties with King George V and Mackenzie King. He noted cross border travel feels like crossing a provincial line and invited guests to drink to the King.
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Roosevelt
Victoria
Dominion
Government House
Eric W. Hamber
British Columbia
Isle of
Campobello
N.B
Pattullo
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Edward VIII
Edward
George VI
George V
Mackenzie King
Harvard
Canada
Riddell Transfer Shifts Canadian Washington Duties
The Department of External Affairs transfers Dr. W. A. Riddell from Geneva to Washington as counsellor at the Canadian legation. Hume Wrong will replace him in Geneva, having served in Washington since 1927. Hector Allard also moves to the Washington legation.
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Department of External Affairs
W. A. Riddell
Geneva
Washington
Riddell
Hume Wrong
Wrong
United States
Department
Hector Allard
Unemployment Pressures Highlighted in South Wales Report
The annual report from the South Wales and Monmouthshire Council of Social Service notes that one in three in depressed areas relies on state aid. It cites 144000 registered unemployed and warns many men may never return to their old jobs or find new work on commercial terms.
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South Wales
South Wales and Monmouthshire
Chicago Leads World in Ministry Student Numbers
Chicago reports the highest number of ministry students globally with the figure 2224. The city claims a record lead among educational centers for religious training.
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Chicago
Versatile Anne Adams pattern 4405 for housecoat or frock
Cheery housecoat or frock pattern 4405 from Anne Adams offers a street-length frock with V-neckline jauntily styled revers princess seams and puffed sleeves. Available Misses and Women sizes 12 to 40. size 16 uses 5 1/2 yards of 36 inch fabric. Includes illustrated sewing instructions. Send 20 cents and size name address and pattern number to Anne Adams Pattern Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Cretonne
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Sunday School Lesson on the Tongue and Self Control
The lesson emphasizes guarding speech citing James 3 1 12 and 4 29 31 with parallels from Proverbs Psalms and Augustine. It warns that the tongue is a small member capable of great harm and calls for divine help to restrain words and align speech with moral law.
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James
Moffatts
Moffatt
Cato
Weiss
St. Augustine
Germany Faces Grain Shortage Sparks Export Import Dependence
Germany's food shortage deepens with 1937 harvest failing to meet needs. rye pegged at 6 770 000 tons, wheat shortfalls around 3 000 000 tons if reserved for humans. From January to August 1937 Germany imported about 1 000 000 tons wheat and 1 000 000 tons corn, rye 155 000 tons, value 264 071 000 marks.
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Germany
Hitler
Darre
Havas
Do Not Wear Gloves Maturing In December
Dr. Israel Castellanos of Havana explained at the International Association of Identification convention in Washington that Cuban criminals avoid leaving fingerprints by using stockings over their hands since gloves are rare there. He said glove marks would mislead investigators toward foreigners.
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Cuba
Israel Castellanos
Havana
International Association For Identification
Washington
Popularity Vote by American Girls Highlights Canada England France
A New York survey of American girls ages 18 to 25 finds England and Canada leading preference abroad after the United States, with Canada and England cited as top nations. The study notes modern girls seek education, independence, and active political life while balancing marriage and family goals.
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Canada
England
France
United States
Dominion of Canada
New York
C. M. Chester
General Foods Corporation
Dominion
Chester
Herald Trbune Institute
Forum
Roosevelt
Lberal
Dominion tax free Victory bonds mature this December
The final issue of tax-free 5 per cent Dominion Victory bonds worth 122.799 million dollars matures in December. Finance Minister Dunning has not yet indicated borrowing plans for autumn. Earlier this year 112.5 million was exchanged for new securities with varying maturities, and the extent of the fall loan program is expected to be announced in October or November.
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Dominion
Victory
Finance
Dunning
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