Worldwide Briefs in Brief World Happenings
Twelve Communists executed in Hankow China by government order. Canada faces tariff pressure over Russian clothing imports. Donald B. MacMillan doubts Labrador to London summer flight. Admiral Sir Roger Keyes retires from Royal Navy after long service. Antoine Paillard dies in Paris after appendicitis operation. set many records. Graf Zeppelin rendezvous with Nautilus canceled due to undersea boat breakdown. Herbert Marler report on Far East trade not presented in Commons. Felix Sullivan embalmer dies in St Louis at 87. Bank of Montreal in New York receives $3,000,000 gold shipment. Clayton Scott completes first nonstop night flight to Alaska from Juneau.
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Hankow
China
Canada
Donald B. MacMillan
Labrador
London
Roger Keyes
Zeebrugge
Straits of Dover
Royal Navy
Antoine Paillard
Paris
Polar
Graf Zeppelin
Hubert Wilkins
Herbert Marler
Japan
Far East
House of Commons
Felix A. Sullivan
Queen Victoria
Grant
Garfield
St. Louis
Bank of Montreal
New York
Canada’s Industry Invest Surges in Depression Era
Hon. G. Howard Ferguson notes in a foreword to the Canadian Resources Supplement that investment in Canadian industries totals $6.35 billion, with external funds 61 percent from the United States and 35 percent from Great Britain. He highlights $400 million in building contracts in the first ten months of 1930 as evidence of resilience and prosperity.
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G. Howard Ferguson
Great Britain
Financial Times
London
England
United States
Ferguson
Canada
Edinburgh University Establishes Chair of Geography
A new geography chair is founded at Edinburgh University, expanding the department and signaling growth in regional and physical geography study. The appointment underscores the university's commitment to advancing geographic research and education.
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Edinburgh University
Empress of Britain Boosts St Lawrence Route Popularity
The Empress of Britain, famed as one of the finest vessels afloat, enters service on the Southampton to Quebec route. With 42500 tons, it features amenities like a tennis court and a squash court, aims for five day crossings, and underscores Canadian Pacific Railway Company’s investment in Canada’s future.
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St. Lawrence
America
Europe
England
Canada
Southampton
Quebec
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
A Lightweight Green Wool Dress Pattern No 187
A vivid green woollen dress pattern with deep green binding and belt. Includes a yellow beige guimpe, sizes 12 to 38 bust, fabric requirements by size, and a 25 cent pattern price. Mention of matching hat and blouse materials and assorted fabrics for the era.
Parliament Passes Third Reading on Copyright Act Amendment
The bill aims to align Canada's copyright law with the Rome convention of 1928 and cover radio broadcasting and cinematograph reproductions. It requires registration for right of suit and assigns to be enforceable, and would subject rights-holders to government scrutiny if fees are excessive or harmful to the public interest.
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House
C. H. Cahan
Canada
Oil output in Alberta April up 50 percent from year ago
Alberta April oil production rose over 50 percent versus last year, with four fields yielding 142,544 barrels. Turned Valley led with 132,533 barrels of naphtha, up nearly 50,000 from April 1930, while Red Coulee and other fields contributed light and heavy crudes including Wainwright and Ribstone.
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Alberta
R. G. Reid
Turner Valley
Red Coulee
Wainwright
Ribstone
A Real Patriot Declares One Hundred Percent American
A Sunday morning scene shows Simpson and his wife heading to a meeting house of a faith rooted in Palestine. He reflects on the land’s beauty and liberty, noting it was discovered by an Italian serving a Spanish queen and aided by a French navy. He proclaims, “Thank God I am a one hundred percent American.”
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Simpson
Germany
Palestine
British Isles
Forest Service Tests Spark Arresters to Prevent Fires
Forest service officers monitor development of improved spark arresters for locomotives designed to stop sparks from starting fires, aiming to enhance railroad safety and wildfire prevention.
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Forest Service
Low Egg Price Report From Peace River Farmer
A Peace River Alberta farmer reports net earnings of 89 cents for a case of 30 dozen eggs, or 1.1 cents per dozen, after a Westlock creamery paid 1.44 and deducted 1.05 for shipping and costs. The 30 dozen consisted of 7 dozen first, 21 dozen second, and 2 dozen mixed grades. The farmer’s letter to MP Donald M. Kennedy details the transaction and final proceeds.
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Alberta
Peace River
Donald M. Kennedy
Fabher
Westlock
Ashbury students urged to study French language nationwide
The Earl of Bessborough told Ashbury College graduates that mastering French brings happiness and broader exchange of ideas, noting that forty percent of Canadians are French. A portable 48 plate multiplate camera was also reported as perfected.
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Canada
Earl of Bessborough
Ashbury College
Sunday School Lessons and Airplane Speed Notes
A meditation on John 3 16 and numerous quotes from poets and theologians followed by a science note on airplane speed. Captain Hedley foresees 1000 mph flight with limits from altitude. Paris houses the world’s largest library with 2 600 000 volumes and the U S Congressional Library is the largest in the United States.
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Paris
Congressional Library
United States
Gandhi to Live Humble Garret Home in London
Gandhi plans to leave India mid August to join the round table conference in London and will stay in a garret at Kingsley Hall among the poor. He will dress in Indian traditional robes unless cold weather, and will present before royalty in white shawl, loin cloth, shaven head, and barefoot. He seeks fresh goat milk for the journey and may rely on condensed milk carried by his British aide Miss Slade.
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Mahatma Gandhi
India
Federal Structures Committee
London
England
Kingsley Hall
Round Table
Miss Slade
Larger boats to pass Welland Canal up to 450 feet
Chief Engineer Alex Grant announced new Welland Canal rules allowing vessels up to 450 feet to pass starting this month. The prior 257 foot St. Lawrence size limit and special passes are replaced, though the 18 foot draught restriction remains in force.
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Welland Canal
Welland Ship Canal
Alex. Grant
St. Lawrence
Grant
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