Dominion-Provincial relations report stirs national debate
The Royal Commission on Dominion-Provincial relations presents a lengthy report with wide changes for federal and provincial powers. It urges federal unemployment relief under full government responsibility, while urging provinces to assume greater municipal control, though wartime needs may delay action and require careful discussion.
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Royal Commission On
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Father of Confederation
Fathers of Confederation
Sirois Commission
Sirois
Royal Commission
Dominion Navy League appeals for funds across Canada
D. H. Gibson of Toronto Dominion president of the Navy League of Canada announced a Dominion wide fund drive to support men in the British and Canadian navies and the mercantile marine. The appeal will be launched in the latter part of September and will be made to Canadians for work in Britain as well as Canada.
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D,. H. Gibson
Toronto
Dominion
Navy League of Canada
Mercantile Marine
Gibson
Britain
Canada
Scots claim star named after MacAroni
The Fort William Times-Journal notes Scotsmen have given common items no longer capitalized and jokes about mackintoshes macadam roads and anti-macassars while denying any Scot coinventor of a star named after MacAroni.
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Fort William
Britain weighs Plattes River action at New York World Fair
Cecil M. E. Pickthall says Britain may present an animated reproduction of the battle of the river Plata at the New York World Fair. He notes three British light cruisers defeated the 10,000 ton German pocket battleship Graf Spee in the famous action.
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Cecil ME Pickthall
Great Britain
Graf Spee
Eyes of fighter pilots linked to blue hue say experts
A report notes tests on fighter pilot selection suggesting blue eyed individuals may possess the hardiness and combative temperament desired. It states names not given, but emphasizes overall stamina and medical fitness as key, with eye color's real influence deemed doubtful by authorities.
Parasol Comeback Reported in Fashion Hype
Fashion scouts in Manhattan report parasols returning to summer style in top shops. Designers unveil brighter fabrics and designs than the 1890s, with some linking the trend to Queen Elizabeths Canada US visit last summer while others see a general fashion cycle.
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Fashion Mart
Manhattan
Canada
United States
Selected Bran Loaf Recipe From Old Booklet
A compact bread method combines Kellogg's All Bran with sour milk or buttermilk raisins molasses and sugar. After mixing dry ingredients fold into the wet, fill greased cans two thirds full and steam three hours for two loaves.
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Kellogg's
Salmon Casserole With Cream Sauce and Crackers
Make a cream sauce with butter flour and milk. Drain salmon remove skin and bones and flake. Add salmon peas and onion to sauce. Turn into greased casserole and top with buttered crackers. Place under low broiler until crackers toast. Serve immediately.
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Christie's
Union of British Empire and French Republic stated
The First Lord of the Admiralty declares the British Empire and the French Republic joined in indissoluble union to advance common aims. He notes progress in strengthening forces defence and adapting economies to serve the shared cause.
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British Empire
French Republic
Admiralty
Does hot water freeze faster than cold water
Dr G Wakeham of the University of Colorado conducted eight tests to compare freezing times for water at different temperatures in cylinders and pie tins. Results show vessel shape and conditions strongly influence freeze rates. under idealized conditions cold water foreshadows hot water, but practical factors alter outcomes.
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G. Wakeham
University of Colorado
John J. O'Neill
New York Herald Tribune
Inventor Solves Dreaded Road Map Trouble
A Hamilton Spectator note praises a clever invention that eases reading road maps while driving. The device uses a compact case with two rollers and a transparent window, allowing maps to be read and routes traced without the wind the page folding caused.
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Hamilton Spectator
Nazi Creed Says War Is Blessing of God
In the Angriff dated March 28 1940 Dr Ley declares war a glorious National Socialist principle not punishment from heaven. it is the eternal fountain of youth from which a new generation is born for the nation and the world.
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Dr. Ley
Loss To Medical Profession Dr. Harvey Smith Dies In Winnipeg
Dr. W. Harvey Smith aged 72 died in Winnipeg after months of illness. He was a former president of the British and Canadian medical associations and helped found the Winnipeg medical arts building in 1922 the first of its kind in Canada owned by medical professionals. In 1929 he served as president of the British Medical Association and in 1930 chaired the joint British and Canadian associations meeting in Winnipeg. The note ends with a historical aside about goldsmiths acting as bankers in the 18th century.
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Harvey Smith
Winnipeg
W. Harvey Smith
Winnipeg Medical Arts
Canada
Smith
British Medical Association
Coastal Civilian Defence Trains for Wartime Emergencies
Provincial governments join with the department of pensions and national health in Ottawa to organize civilian defence corps across seaboard Canada. Halifax fields 400 civilian workers and 200 air raid wardens trained by the St John Ambulance Association. Other cities cited include Sydney Saint John Quebec Vancouver Victoria Nanaimo and Prince Rupert. Gaelic and Welsh may be broadcast freely over Canadian radio under new censorship guidelines. Col Landry, chief radio censor, notes these languages are now treated like English and French for censorship. Paris bicycle licensing sets a 50 cent fee.
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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
R L P. Landry
Col. Landry
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