Grand Alliance Grows Against Dictator States
Britain and France push for a regional anti aggression bloc to defend Greece Romania and Turkey amid fears of a larger war. London hopes to unite pledges into a formal pact with Soviet backing and Balkan cohesion as Churchill warns against Mediterranean disruption and Russian exclusion. General debate criticizes policy toward Russia.
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Lecduet
Great Britain
France
Greece
Turkey
Poland
Lower
Paris
Fhbertain
Daladier
Great Protas
Bourbania
Mosher
Unewe
Balkan
Baltic
Mediterranean
Hitler
Mussolini
Syria
Palestine
Egypt
Chamberlain
Mary
Albania
Grover
Roumania
Russia
New Deal Urged to Free Municipal Relief Burden
A delegation of 19 from the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities pressed for a national responsibility for unemployment relief at a cabinet committee on relief. The meeting, chaired by Norman Rogers, T A Crerar and C D Howe, also discussed youth training, housing act extension, and Bank of Canada public financing. Mayor Stanley Lewis proposed a joint consultative committee of elected representatives.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities
Norman Rogers
T. A. Crerar
Mines
C. D. Howe
Transport
Pigeons Form Central War Service Network
London reports the creation of a National Pigeon Service in World War I era Britain. Major W. H. Osman leads the effort to register pigeon fanciers and trainers as bases in Caishot and Singapore are established for service use.
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England
London
Brietain
W. H. Osman
Caishot
Singapore
Canada to issue currency to maintain balance, says minister
Hon. Charles C broadcasting finance minister told the House of Commons that currency issuance will adjust to maintain equilibrium as the Bank of Canada controls money supply. He cited a bill expansion and argued inflation is avoided by bank oversight, highlighting policy since the bank's inception.
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Itawa
Bank of Canada
Charles Cosmings
House of Commons
Dunning
John Sackmore
Social Credit
A. A. Heaps
CCF
Winniper
Refugee families sail to Peace River district Canada
The British committee on refugees reports Sudeten and other English part refugees failed to reach Canada and will travel to the Peace River district. About 50 families sail April 22 with plans for 100 per month later, totaling 300 to 400. Groups of 25 to 50 will settle under Herr Jaksch leadership described as a fine type of people.
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Tuwa
Fiji
Canada
Peace River District
Canadian National Committee On
Herr Jaksch
Manitoba Teachers' Federation backs free text books push
Manitoba elementary schools should adopt free text books with cost sharing debated. The convention endorsed the resolution while leaving who pays to government or local boards. Allan Movure of Winnipeg was elected federation president.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Manitoba Teachers’ Federation
Allan Movure
Woodsworth Accepts Nomination in Winnipeg North Centre
J. S. Woodsworth, leader of the Co operative Commonwealth Federation, will again contest Winnipeg North Centre for the C C F in the next federal election. He won the seat in 1920 and accepted the nomination at a joint convention of C C L F supporters and the Independent Labor party.
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Winnipeg
J. & Woodsworth
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation Party
North Centre
C.C.F
Woodsworth
C.clf
Independent Labor Party
Argentine Government Probes Plot for German Patagonia Annexation
Argentina states it will fully investigate a purported German plan to annex Patagonia a 267 square mile southern territory. The exchange with Germany underscores Buenos Aires intent to determine facts and assess implications for regional borders.
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Buenos Aires
Germany
Patagonia
Argentina
Prayers For Peace Opened At Westminster Abbey Tomb
Westminster Abbey is opened for continuous intercession for world peace around the unknown soldier's tomb. The public may enter day and night to pray that peace may be preserved.
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London
Westminster Abbey
War Risk Insurance Quotations Withdrawn for Germany Italy Trade
Marine underwriters in New York withdraw quotations on shipments to Germany and Italy and to any destination from ships in risky European waters. They will quote Italian and German coverage only on application and rates may rise up to 200 percent, depending on war risk assessments during transit.
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Germany
Aly
New York
Maly
Géorman
Europe
Ttalian
of & War
Millions Of Men Under Arms In Europe Parade
Millions of men were mobilized as Europe ramps up for possible conflict. Germany and Italy each lead with about a million troops, France and Britain close behind, while Soviet Russia tops 2.5 million and Nationalist Spain near 1 million. Overall seven million in six powers, with thousands more across 18 other nations. Poland calls up reservists born 1912 to 1917 for auxiliary labor battalions.
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London
Europe
Germany
Italy
France
Great Britain
Russia
Spain
Albania
Dodecanese Islands
Libya
Ethiopia
Poland
Indian Merchants Warned Against Nazi Blocked Marks
The Bombay Chronicle accuses Hjalmar Schacht of trying to exploit India’s economy during a visit while The Times of India suggests he aims to buy current and future Indian cotton stocks. The alert recalls Balkan block trading and capital withdrawal difficulties.
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Bombay
Hjalmar Schacht
Reichsbank
Bombay Chronicle
India
Times of India
Canadian Unity Urged As Key To Public Education
Col Wilfrid Bovey of McGill told the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities that unity and public opinion education are critical. He warned Canada would not stay neutral in any UK or US war and urged expanded adult education and employer involvement to address youth undereducation and provincial responsibility gaps.
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Ottawa
Wilfrid Boyey
McGill University
Montreal
Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities
Bovey
Canada
Britain
United States
Col Buvey
Federation
Canadian Association For Adult Education
First Canadian Wheat Shipment to China Departing Vancouver
The first Canadian wheat shipment to China in three years leaves Vancouver on April 23 aboard the Darlington Court. One thousand short tons or 33 333 bushels are consigned to Japanese buyers in Shanghai, resuming exports once halted by the Sino-Japanese conflict.
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Vancouver
China
Darlington Court
Shanghai
Largest fish catch at Lunenburg pier in weekend haul
Officials of Lunenburg Sea Products said the largest fish catch ever landed at their pier was brought in during a recent weekend by seven Lunenburg schooners. One vessel made two trips and the fleet landed slightly more than 800000 pounds.
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Lunenburg
N.S
Lunenburg Sea Products
Mrs Lauer Judge’s Wife Granted Bail After Snuggling Case
Mrs Fima N. Lauer wife of Judge Edgar A Lauer of the New York Supreme Court received a three year sentence and a $2500 fine on a four count conspiracy and smuggling plea. The case ties to Albert Chapran and involves George Burns and Jack Benny in a broader smuggling ring. Burns and Benny had pled guilty earlier with fines.
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New York
Fima N. Lauer
Edgar A Lauer
New York Supreme Court
Laver
Teroust
Albert XII Chapran
Mrs. Laver
George Burns
Jack Benny
Murray Mulbert
Benny
Burns
Term To Be Extended Chief Justice Of Canada
A bill to extend the term of Sir Lyman Duff as chief justice of Canada for three years after his 70th birthday on January next was introduced in the House of Commons by Minister of Justice Ernest Lapointe. The bill would also provide that on retirement Duff receive a life pension equal to his present salary of $15,900 a year.
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Canada
Ottawa
Sir Laman FP. Duff
House of Commons
Ernest Lapointe
Lyman
Canada Moves To Tighten Subversive Espionage Laws
Ottawa introduces a bill consolidating the British official secrets act of 1911 and 1920 amendments to curb espionage. It defines a prohibited place, outlines penalties for approaching or communicating near such locations, and criminalizes false documents, impersonation, and harboring spies. The measure targets acts prejudicial to state safety by foreign powers.
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Ottawa
Canada
Ernest Lapointe
House of Commons
Unis
Plan Outlines Unemployment Remedy Amid Debate
A Toronto debate on unemployment features Denis Massey presenting 11 proposals for regional development, housing, youth training, and public works. Norman Rogers counters with demand for proof while Massey defends the plan and defers to evidence. Government adds a $1,000,000 forestry program as part of youth training expansion.
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Chiawe
House of Ninens
Denis Massey
Rogers
Massey
Civilian Conservation Corps
United States
Fedsrt
Earl of Willingdon
Toronto
Dominion
Airplanes For Europe Rush as U S Plants Build 830 Planes
Los Angeles county aircraft factories push 830 planes under order from Great Britain France and the Netherlands. At Burbank Union Air Terminal six Lockheed bombers await shakedown flights including three 37900 pound twin engined planes with orders totaling 28 350 000. The other three smaller bombers have a tentative Dutch order for a dozen at 760 000. Northern American Aviation Inglewood holds 16 000 000 contract for 400 fast low winged combat planes. Douglas El Segundo plant works on 1210 000 bombers for France. Netherlands government has bought 18 attack planes.
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United States
Los Angeles
Great Britain
France
Netherlands
Uof
Don
Union Air Terminal
Burbank
Lockheed
England
Australia
Northern American Aviation, Inc
Inglewood
Douglas Aircraft Company
el Segundo
German Fleet Plans Spring Manœuvres Off Spanish Coast
Berlin reports indicate Nazi fleet plans annual Atlantic maneuvers off Spain with submarines bases on the Spanish coast, aimed at crippling British French lines. General Franco authorities fear the move would threaten Allied shipping and South Atlantic routes if war erupts.
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Spanish
Berlin
Kiel
Atlantic
Spain
Paris
South Africa
South America
Lomilen
Kiel Canal
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Manitoba Teachers' Federation
B.S. Woodsworth Wih
Zug
Franco
Washington
Juan de Cardenas
George T. Summerlin
Protocol Division
United States Department of State
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