De Valera Plans to Abolish Governor General Post
Dublin reports that Eamon de Valera will abolish the office of governor general in the coming Irish Free State constitution. The role will merge with the presidency of the executive council, with de Valera as head, signing bills and guiding a new advisory council. The piece notes extensive amendments and delayed printing of the current instrument.
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Eamon de Valera
Irish Free State
Commonwealth
Free State
Executive Council
de Valera
Advisory Council
Senate
William Cosgrave
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Dail
Wheat Conference Ends in Winnipeg After Deliberations
The seven member Wheat Advisory Committee concluded its three day sessions in Winnipeg and, though no formal statement was issued, is believed to have made recommendations to the Canadian Wheat Board on a minimum price for Canada's 1935 crop. The board will report to Ottawa through the minister of trade and commerce.
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Canadian Wheat Board
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Ottawa
Mountain Peak Conquered by Walter Wood in Yukon
Walter Wood led American Geographical Society explorers to Mount Steele in the Yukon, reaching 16439 feet. The ascent marks a historic first, reported as a major achievement for the society and its expedition. The feat signifies a landmark in exploration records. The London Daily Herald notes Japan plans diplomatic talks with Britain and others to secure emigration rights for millions of surplus population in the Far East.
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Mount Steele
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Yukon Territory
London
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Daily Herald
Great Britain
Holland
Far East
Wheat yields exceed early Alberta forecasts in Lethbridge
Southern Alberta farmers report wheat yields in the Lethbridge area averaging 12 to 13 bushels per acre, with many fields now yielding 15 to 25 bushels. The grain quality is high with grading No 1 hard, No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern. Officials estimate 3,000,000 to 4,000,000 extra bushels to market than earlier forecasts.
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Alberta
Lethbridge
Alta
Plan B's Work or Jail Policy Spurs Relief Jobs Adoption
New York city authorities touted the program as amazing in its first tent. Observers noted rapid placement as workers moved into Works Progress Administration jobs at a brisk pace. About 5,000 laborers reportedly shifted from relief rolls to jobs in a single day as offices opened. A weekend edict warned refusals would cut relief and, if persists, lead to prosecution for failure to support families.
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New York
New Xork
Paderewski Air Concert From Geneva Villa
Paderewski prepares a 90 minute all-dop concert broadcast from his villa in Morges near Lake Geneva on Saturday October 12. The International radiocast is arranged by Societe Romande Radiodivision with American handling by WJZ NBC from 10 30 to 12 noon EST. Fritz Kreisler is the only major artist to refuse appearing this year.
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Morges
Lausanne
Lake Geneva
Societe Roman de Radiodivision
WJZ
National Broadcasting Company
Fritz Kreisler
Fatal Automobile Crash in Lucerne Iran Switzerland European Royalty
Astrid a 29 year old mother of three died when she was thrown from a car driven by Leopold in Lucerne Switzerland. The accident occurred at about 45 miles per hour as the vehicle struck a tree and rolled over into shallow water near reeds. The incident echoes the late king Albert's death in similar circumstances and an official inquiry will be held.
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Record price tag for Lawrence memoir titled The Mint
A manuscript described as The Mint by Aircraftsman Ross alias T E Lawrence commands a record $900,000 per copy as a potential screen for public release. Doubleday Doran plans printing with two copies sent to Washington for copyright, while ten copies are reserved for sale. No buyers are expected at $500,000 in the foreseeable future.
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T. E. Lawrence
England
Doubleday, Doran and Co
Washington
Flies Without Controls Test Flight At Wright Field
Dayton engineers test a bombing plane flew from Dayton to Cincinnati sixty miles and back without hand on controls except takeoff and landing. The flight aimed to improve safety for pilot crew and aircraft during adverse weather or long distance missions for possible U S army acceptance.
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Ontario to wind relief payments to municipalities
Ontario minister of welfare Hon. David A. Croll said after September 1 municipalities will administer relief themselves. Lump sum payments will be issued based on each municipalitys ability to pay and the number of relief recipients.
Lansbury Calls for World Statesmen to End Imperialism
Labour Leader George Lansbury urges a world conference including Stalin Mussolini and US leaders to end imperialism and build an era of co operation. He backs the League of Nations as the only bulwark against anarchy and presses removal of causes of war and arms races amid global economic strain.
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Soviet Union
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House of Commons
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Joseph Stalin
Preier Mussolini
Japan
League of Nations
France
League
Mussolini
Rotel
Pearl
Sarawak
Harry Roy
Canadian Aviators Join Ellsworth South Polar Expedition
South Polar party arrives in Montevideo ahead of October departure. Explorers Lincoln Ellsworth and accompanying pilots Herbert Hollick-Kenyon James Lymburner and Patrick Matthew prepare for a jaguar hunt in Mato Grosso before joining Sir Hubert Wilkins for a new Antarctic venture. Mrs Ellsworth accompanies the party.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Sincoln Ellsworth
Matto Grosso
Ellsworth-Wilkins
Herbert Hollick-Kenyon
James Lymburer
Patrick Mathew
Calgary recall plan aims to censure recalled legislators
Alberta voters may gain recall rights for legislators who fail to keep pre election promises. Willan Aberhart's Social Credit party outlines a recall framework modeled after American laws. A plebiscite could trigger a by petition process, with a majority vote leading to a new election.
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Calgary
Alberta
Willan Aberhart
Social Credit
Canada
Britain to launch trans Atlantic seaplane mail service
Britain plans to inaugurate regular trans Atlantic air mail using a composite seaplane by late 1936. The project features a four engined flying boat carrying the seaplane, with takeoff from a parent ship at altitude, designed to deliver mail over 2000 miles despite gale conditions.
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London
Britain
Bermudas
Newfoundland
Death Toll From Newfoundland Gale Rises Amid Turbulent Seas
Reports from St John s Newfoundland indicate 40 to 50 lives lost as the hurricane scattered wrecks along the island s eastern shore. Communications are down, ships and crews missing, farmers possibly sunk, with many more uncounted as the toll Likely rises. In New York a 75 year old candle maker reports a 500 year giant candle order as thanks to the saints, Amelita Galli Curci soprano also reported safe after throat operation.
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Nad
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Sland
New York
Ome
Amelita Galli
Curci
Express Rate Reductions Across Canadian Lines
Montreal announces new express rate cuts effective Sept 2 across all railway express companies in Canada. The reductions exceed 20 percent for shipments over 15 pounds, ending the need to split large consignments. Packaging costs from prior splits are eliminated, and the present rates for packages 15 pounds and under remain in effect.
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Canada
Express Traffic Association of Canada
Repairs To Railway Track Question In Flood District
The Northern Alberta Railways joint committee considers relaying ten miles of track in the Lesser Slave Lake flood district this fall at an estimated cost of 250000. A. E. Warren of Winnipeg, vice-president in charge of western lines for Canadian National, and chairman of the committee, disclosed the information.
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Farm job placements rise after work campaign opened
Ontario labor figures show over 2,400 unemployed single men placed on farms during the campaign after Premier Hepburn ordered hostels closed. This marks a notable shift to agricultural work as relief measures continue.
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Onetario Department of Labor
Hepburn
Federal Tax Probe in Canada Targets Unregistered Shares
The Dominion government is conducting an income tax investigation likely to yield millions in back taxes. The probe covers unregistered shares in major Canadian industries and will review 15 to 20 years of records. George Tambling leads the London district inquiry, with focus on bearer warrants and stock ownership certificates used to trace income.
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