Medals and politics in a world at war and peace
Pope Pius XI withheld Rome audience from Hitler during a Rome visit and kept Vatican museums closed until his departure. In Toronto, the Royal Society of Canada awarded medals to Colonel William Wood, Mazo de la Roche, and Dr. W Lash Miller for history, literature, and science. Commentary covers Australian-Canada trade tensions, forgotten public figures, warnings from military experts, idle northern farms, and Trans-Canada Airlines delays due to competition for planes with Japan.
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Pius XI
Agost Hitler
Germany
der Fuehrer
Rome
Vatican
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Toronto
Royal Society of Canada
William Wood
Quebec City
Canada
Mazo de la Roche
W. Lash Miller
University of Toronto
Million Volt Cancer Killer From Boston
One million volt X ray machine developed in Boston hailed as a new weapon against cancer. Doctors caution against boastful claims despite six months of trial results showing all treated patients with a certain cancer type in perfect health. A two million volt unit and improved methods are planned.
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Boston
Mass
Flyers survive Durban plane crash on telephone wires
After a plane crashed near Durban South Africa two flyers fell onto telephone wires and narrowly escaped death. They were rescued unharmed and authorities investigated the incident for causes and safety.
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Durban
South Africa
Filtered Water Harbors Hidden Shrimp Like Intruders
A report of insects in a near London water supply reveals microscopic crustaceans. Niphargus aquilex, a blind subterranean relative of freshwater shrimp, along with two other tiny species, entered the filter beds. A third related creature, Huerangonyx gracilis, previously found in Canada and the United States, was also discovered. How they arrived remains unclear and their removal is difficult. The shrimp-like beings are harmless but troublesome.
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London
England
Niphargus Aquilex
Canada
United States
British Missionaries Killed by Chinese Guerrillas
Two British missionaries, Dr. H. G. Wyatt and Miss Beulah Glasby, were killed north of Taiyuanfu in Shansi Province after guerilla bands misidentified the British flag as Japanese spies. A fellow missionary relayed the incident from the field last week.
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Phiping
H. G. Wyatt
Beulah Glasby
Taiyuanfu
Shansi
Half a City Sold in Wales to Marquess of Bute
The Marquess of Bute sold part of a Welsh city with around 200000 residents for about £20000000. The deal is said to be the largest in Great Britain, reflecting vast holdings changing hands this week.
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Cardify
Wales
Marquess of
Bute
Great Britain
Walter Winchell
Coleman, Alta
Journal
New Beef Marketing Policy Aims 400000 Cattle Exports
Ottawa reports a new beef marketing policy aims to ship 400000 cattle yearly to Britain and the United States. Minister James G. Gardiner said the plan is experimental and current shipments are limited to twenty five carcases per week.
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Ottawa
Great Britain
United States
House of Commons
James G. Gardiner
Canada War History First Volume Delayed But Appears
The first volume of Canada’s official war history has finally appeared. When the final volume is released, most war survivors may already be gone, a Brockville Recorder and Times note suggests.
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Tume
Canada
Brockville
The Empire Where the Japanese Erred
The Times of London argues that Japan if cautious could have allied with Nationalist China and blocked Soviet and Western influence. Instead Japanese actions, especially in Nanking, angered China and damaged Japan's standing with Britain and the United States, aiding adversaries.
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China
Western Asia
Soviet Union
Far East
Tertius Gardens
Nanking
The
Times
London
Canadians May Submit Designs for Marti Memorial
Ottawa announced a design competition for a Marti Memorial in Habana. Architects and sculptors from 22 American countries may submit plans by October 8 with first prize of 10000 dollars. The project, valued at 500000 to 600000 dollars, aims for completion by January 22, 1940 for a January 28 inauguration.
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Jose Marti
Ottawa
G. de la Campa
Cuba
Havana
North
South
Central America
Bev
Dorber
Marti
Irish knowledge gap shocks Dublin con test judges
In Dublin Ireland during general knowledge contests judges express surprise that Irish history is little known to Irish men. Separately Iceland begins regular mutton shipments to Britain signaling growing meat trade.
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Dublin
Ireland
Iceland
Britain
Dorothy to Live in Ozma's Emerald City
Dorothy tells her uncle and aunt that Ozma made her a Princess and invites her to live in Ozma's Emerald City. She explains Ozma can see her weekly via a magic belt and wants consent before plans to help her worried relatives.
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Ozma
Emerald City
Fairyland
Dorothy
Aunt Hun
Uncle Henry
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B. H. Liddell Hart
Spain
Japan
Manchuria
Italy
Abyssinia
League of Nations
Liddell Hart
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Rene Pelletier
M.P
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Pelletier
Prairie Provinces
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Trans-Canada Airlines
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Main
Vienna
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Austria
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Hamilton Spectator
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Owen Sound
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U.S
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