Hitler's Policies Endorsed in German Plebiscite Victory
Berlin reports an overwhelming 97.75 percent approval of Reichsfuehrer Hitler's policies in a nationwide plebiscite. Of 45.43 million eligible voters, about 44.95 million cast ballots, with 44.41 million supporting Hitler. Invalid ballots numbered 542,964, while 476,165 eligible voters did not vote.
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Germany
Hitler
Rhineland
der Fuehrer
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Reichsfuehrer
League of Nations
Reichstag
Soviet aviators to attempt flight over Franz Josef Land
Two Soviet flyers plan a historic 400 mile Arctic flight from Nova Zembia toward Franz Josef Land. The effort aims to be the first airplane crossing of the glacial archipelago, Arctic circle, with takeoff from the Nova Zembia islands in seas north of Russia.
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Franz Josef Land
Moscow
Glacial
Arctic Circle
Nova Zembia
Russia
Canadian Chamber urges swift rail action in Ottawa
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce pressed government authorities in Ottawa for immediate measures to solve Canada's urgent railway problems. It urged protections for rate and service regulation, and suggested clarifying or changing the powers of the Board of Railway Commissioners due to Canada’s serious financial situation.
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Montreal
Canadian Chamber of Commerce In & Communication
Ottawa
Canada
Board of Railway Commissioners
Wheat Board Probe Names Euler as Chairman
The house committee to inquire into the wheat board operations chose Hon. W. D. Euler minister of trade and commerce as its chairman. He said the panel was formed over charges by Conservative Leader Bennett regarding wheat sales and that the committee may hire counsel and an auditor. A five member sub committee will prepare the agenda.
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Mer of Trade and Comme
Ottawa
House
The
Wheat Board
W. D. Euler
Trade and Commerce
Bennett
New Wheat Board
Saskatchewan School Grants Stand Pat for Year
Saskatchewan school grants will not rise this year, said C. W. McCool K C chairing the high school board in Saskatoon after talks with Premier W. J. Patterson. The premier indicated increases would be possible only after another crop is harvested and would come next year. Meanwhile a Toronto letter seeking custody of King Edward VIII’s quintuplets was returned to Ontario and referred to Welfare Minister Cro.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
C. W. McCool
K.C
W. J. Patterson
McCool
Toronto
Edward VIII
Ontario
Ottawa
H. C. Nixon
Cro
Croll
Austen Chamberlain
Locarno
Germany
League of Nations
Sir Austen
Rhineland
Government Seed Loan Guarantee For Saskatchewan Bill
The Dominion government would guarantee seed grain loans to Saskatchewan up to four million dollars under a bill in the House of Commons by Finance Minister Dun ning. First reading followed debate. The plan seeks to lower interest and reduce elevator charges by using existing wheat grain in elevators to support the seed loan program.
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Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Dominion
House of Commons
Dunning
H. H. Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Wheat Board
West
Meeting Set for Winnipeg Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association will hold its annual meeting in Winnipeg in the second week of July. The board, meeting all day, reported improving business conditions and satisfactory finances. A five-member deputation, including Charles A. Barber and S. J. Dorpman, met Finance Minister Dunning to discuss government advertising and issues of common interest. C. W. Holmes of Rosetown was among attendees.
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Hett
Ottawa
Asociation
Winnipeg
C. V. Charters
Brampton
Ont
Charters
Dunning
House of Commons
Charles A. Barber
Chilliwack
B.C
8. J. Dorpan
Alameda
Sask
C. W. Holmes
Rosetown
Legion Conventions To Alternate East And West
Brig Gen Alex Ross of Yorkton Sask led a motion for Ottawa as the convention site but BC delegates urged alternating between eastern and western centres. The Dominion executive may call a convention in emergencies and a convention will be held in Ottawa after each Dominion election. Voters will decide the next convention city.
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Ottawa
Dominion Executive
Alex Ross
Yorkton
Sask
Dominion
Legion
British Columbia
British Firm Plans Canadian Pacific Railway Film
A British company will produce a motion picture about the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway with atmospheric scenes in the Canadian Rockies. Old towns along the line will be rebuilt and many scenes set near Yale, British Columbia. George Busby leads a five man crew passing through Calgary en route to Revelstoke with cameras. Toronto and Dominion departments are sought to curb immigration of criminal aliens into Canada, a point raised by the general sessions grand jury before Judge James Parker.
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Torum Party
Calgary
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Rockies
Yale
George Busby
Britain
Revelstoke
Toronto
Dominion Departments of Justice and Immigration
Canada
General Sessions Grand Jury
James Parker
Quebec Premier warns against French Catholic state push
Premier Taschereau expressed regret in the Quebec legislature over alleged attempts by well informed but mistaken French Canadians to create a distinct French Catholic state. He argued such movement harms Quebec’s growing investment interest and urged all French Canadians and Roman Catholics to avoid unnecessary religious warfare. Ontario repudiated contracts, he noted, highlighting cross province concerns.
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Quebec
Taschereau
Ontario
Fisheries Patrol Supervision Moves to Cut Costs
Documents presented in the House of Commons show James J. Larabee of Eldon PEL was made special officer in the fisheries protective service at a 3500 dollar salary with travel and living expenses. He is to devote full time to supervising the Atlantic fisheries patrol vessels and boards, report economy measures, and not interfere with routine operations.
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Ottawa
James J. Larabee
Eldon
Pel
Queens
Dunning
House of Commons
A. J. Brooks
Royal
Larabee
Fisheries Protective Serice
Atlantic
Department
Alberta Premier delays social credit dividend registration
Premier Aberhart announced the postponement of registration for Alberta citizens eligible for Social Credit basic dividends. He cited a lack of factional support since the plan was unveiled last autumn, leaving the registration indefinite.
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Amonton
Alberta
Aberhart
German Move Seen Indispensable To Clear Rhineland Crisis
London reports Joachim von Ribbentrop sought Britain’s word before returning to Berlin to brief Hitler on Rhineland crisis talks. Anthony Eden’s Commons speech urged a conciliatory German gesture and warned France to approach Der Fuehrer with an open mind. Public reaction varied, with Times praising Eden as Foreign Secretary, while Daily Express quoted street indifference to Locarno and Versailles.
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Joachim von Ribbentrop
Great Britain
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Rhineland
Anthony Fiten
Foreign Office
Reich
Arts of Eden
House of Commons
Germany
France
der Fuehrer
Hitler
Eden
Britain
Anthony Eden
the Times
Times
Atall
Locarno
Versailles
Herald
Constitutional Autonomy debate signals Canada’s future powers
In Ottawa the senate will discuss autonomy amendments to the British North America Act though not expected to dominate the Commons session. Hon. George Lynch Staunton moves questions on imperial passing of constitutional legislation. A sub committee drafts a re enacted constitution as provinces and Dominion prepare to approve changes. New Brunswick dissents amid broad agreement on future self amendment rights.
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Ottawa
Canada
Senate
House of Commons
George Lynch-Staunton
Mub
Dominion
New Brunswick
Lloyd George warns on dangers of military alliances
In the House of Commons Lloyd George warned that a military convention transfers power from governments to the military amid European crisis talks. He recalled 1914 to stress the risks of force over negotiation and urged world leaders to avoid repeating 1914 style escalation and war.
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London
David Lloyd George
Great Britain
House of Commons
House
Anthony Eden
Loyd George
Eden
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