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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

4

Pact would link Britain France with Russia

The document outlines a proposed trilateral pact among Britain France and Russia to deter aggression. It covers mutual assistance in Europe, a Russia Japan exception, shared consultation on attacks on guaranteed states, and coordinated action among the three signatories with guarantees already pledged to Romania Poland Greece and Turkey referenced for coverage.

Bert Buamesa Rel Hoy Kevernaen Russia Japan Forumania Poland Greece Britain France Turkey

Tory Elected President Of Royal Society Of Canada

The Royal Society of Canada concluded its three day meeting in Montreal with a loyalty resolution to the King and Queen. Dr. H. M. Tory of Ottawa was elected president, succeeding Dr. Victor Morin. Dr. R. C. Wallace of Queen's University became vice president and Dr. Arthur Beauchesne was reappointed honorary secretary.

Royal Society of Canada Montreal Dominion H. M. Tory Ottawa Tory National Research Council Victor Morin R. C. Wallace Queen's University At Kingston Ont Arthur Beauchesne House of Commons H. C. Cooke G. A. Young Lbrarian Society Publicationa

RAF Bomber Crash Kills Eight Near Newark England

Flying Officer Jack George McGrail of Ontario Canada plus four other Royal Air Force men died when a bomber crashed near Newark and burst into flames. The crew included Pilot Officer Geoffrey Lloyd Sergeant Howard Trencham Aircraftman Raymond Lumley and Aircraftsman Edward Brentnall. McGrail piloted the bomber attached to Marton aerodrome.

Newark Eng Jack George McGrail Royal Air Force Here McGrail Ontario Canada Geoffrey Lloyd Howard Trencham Raymond, Lumley Edward Brentnall Marton

Negro contralto to sing for royalty at White House dinner

Marian Anderson will perform for King George and Queen Elizabeth at a White House dinner in June. Mrs. Roosevelt announced that Anderson and tenor Lawrence Tibbett will join a program showcasing American music and talent.

White House Washington Marian Andersen Constitution Hall King George Queen Elizabeth Roosevelt Mise Anderson Lawrence Tibbett Metro- Pollan Opera

Royal train coal becomes prized souvenir in Toronto

After the royal arrival at North Toronto station the King and Queen left aboard the royal train. Crew members tossed out pieces of coal seen as keepsakes as crowds rushed to grab the fuel fragments. Australia abandons plan taxing electricity cycles is noted in brief.

Toronto North Toronto God Young Oli W. P. Grant Grant Halifax

Protests Blur Garden Party Guest List at Washington

Lady Lindsay defends limited guest invitations amid partial protests. Notables invited include John L. Lewis Henry Ford William Green Lindbergh Rockefeler Pershing J P Morgan and Alice Roosevelt Longworth along with Roosevelt children. The event aims to soothe Anglo American relations despite tensions.

Lady Lindsay Washington George Qurereth John L. Lewis Congress of Industrial Organizations William Green American Federation of Labor Henry Fern Charles A. Lindbergh John D. Rockefelter Pershing Norman Davis Red Cross J. P. Morgan Alice Roosevelt Longworth Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Lindsay

Bill Opposed Bill Aimed at Banning Communist Literature

In the House of Commons Malcolm McLean Angus MacInnis and Paul Martin opposed Wilfrid Lacroix bill to prevent Communist literature in the mails. They argued censorship harms freedom and drives ideas underground while condemning both Communism and Fascism. The measure did not reach a vote.

Ottawa Canada Malcolm McLean Melfort House of Commons Angus MacInnis C.C.F Vancouver East Paul Martin Essex East Wilfrid Lacroix Quebec-Montmorency

Queen Mary in Car Crash Aboard Royal Tour

Queen Mary suffered a serious shakedown after a car collision near Wimble Park Road as the royal party traveled to Canada. She was assisted from the overturned vehicle by bystanders and later taken home. no medical treatment was required until arrival. Other occupants included Lady Constance Milnes-Gaskell and Lord Claud Hamilton.

Landen Putney Queen Mary Marborough House Port Arthur Canada William Appleton Wandsworth Wimbledon Park Road West Hill Percy Hullis Constance Milnes- Gaskell Claud Hamilton Queen Mother Qacar Humphrey T. Housegate

Royal collision leaves car damaged and driver upset

Lady Constance and Lord Claud Hamilton suffered minor bruises while the chauffeur was shocked and a footman unharmed. The royal car was severely damaged as a truck sustained minor damage. the truck driver fled the scene but later drove away and was not arrested. The vehicle was towed to a garage.

Constance Claud Hamilton H. Winter Chiswick

First Month of Trans-Canada Airlines Passenger Service

George Wakeman reports 1 416 trips in April the inaugural month for Trans- Canada Airlines passenger service. Most tickets sold in Vancouver Calgary Edmonton and Winnipeg with 339 123 and 200 departures respectively. Wakeman called the first month’s business most encouraging.

Montreal Trans- Canada Airlines George Wakeman Trafic Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg Wakeman

Educational Fads Speaker Denounces Replacing Classics

A speaker, Prof W from California, criticizes educational fads that substitute Latin and Greek with modern subjects. He warns such shifts undermine foundational classics and suggests balanced curricula in a Kowal Se Sof Canada setting.

Much West Tate Hele Fornia Kowal Se Sof Canada Ajixaroer University of Toraatami University At Alberta

Approval of Arab Jewish State Plan in Parliament

The House of Commons backed the government to establish an independent Arab Jewish state in the Holy Land with a 268 to 179 vote after earlier rejecting a Labor amendment by 281 to 181. In the Lords the motion passed without division as Churchill opposed the policy and the Archbishop of Canterbury criticized its limits on Jewish immigration.

Lonmin Hose of Commons Holy Land House Mandates Commission League of Nations House of Lords Lord Snell Winston Churchill Archbishop of Canterbury Cosmo Gordon Lang

Critics Attack on Department Fails to Deter Canadian Defence Officials

General La Fleche defends Canada’s defences amid criticism of battlefield and war-office leadership. He says inquiries delay rearmament, weaken empire security, and harm Canada’s frontier and wartime effort. MacNeill supports speaking out for public service and national supporters.

War Offices Major-Gemerii de LaFleuche Miles Canada Ciant MacNeill Vancouver Tam General la Fleche

Currency issue debated by Canadian figures in Ottawa

A proposed statement on the effects of financing half annual expenditures by currency issuance is to be presented to Commons banking and commerce committees. Graham Towers of the Bank of Canada and Hughes Cleaver Lib, opposed by Haltons, argue over debt free policy while Cleaver urges work, prudent spending, and debt repayment.

Kenedy Ottawa Commons Banking and Commerce Graham Towers Bank of Canada Hughes Cleaver Haltons Towers Cleaver

Britain Defends Palestine Policy in Commons Debate

Colonial Secretary Malcolm MacDonald tells the House the mandate will stay until Arab and Jewish interests are secured. He argues Britain has not broken promises under the White Paper and outlines a path toward eventual independence with Arab majority. Labor MPs defend the government after his remarks.

Britain Palestine London Great Britain Malcolm MacDonald House of Commons Holy Land Thomas Williams van Jess Wedswood Labor

Minnows Speak On Duty At Canadian Pacific Porter Incident

A garbled report describes a porter amid a Winnipeg scene on a Canadian Pacific Railway head run. Flo warns passengers of duty while a speaker calls out a senior mary and a note about aliens and Kang as Karage imagery appears.

Winnipeg Canadian Pacific Railway Mary Se Pont Kang Wings

Rhine Fortifications Flooded After Rhine Rise

Flooding from the Rhine breached Germanys underground fortifications along the Limes line and forced evacuation near Strasbourg French defenses on higher ground remained intact with the advancing water. The report cites Kent on the reich side of the international bridge.

Strasbourg France Germany Limes Rhine Owce Kent Reich International Bridge

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