HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-11-11, Page 3Thurs,, November 11th, 1937 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES
' , . ' i -
I
Japs Control Five
Chinese Provinces
Shanghai —. While reports flared
of an impending tr-Uce the Japanese
Army launched new and powerful at-
.lacks on Chinese forces clinging to
western and southern boundaries of
this great international city. Mean
time the Japanese claimed that they
had occupied the environs of Talyan-
fu, Capital of Shansi Province, and
rapidly were consolidating their con
trol of the last “essential areas" of
the five North China Provinces which
they are determined to dominate,
Truce OffeV Suggested
Washington — Shingoro Takaishi,
publisher of two of Japan’s largest
newspapers, said here that his Gov
ernment probably, would accept a
truce in the China conflict if Pres
ident Roosevelt proposed one. Japan
would prefer that such a proposal
come from a jingle nation which is
disinterested than from a group, of
nations such as met this week at*
Brussels ■ to. help solve the conflict,
he said.
Nazis' Have Diplomatic Surprises
Berlin — Dr. Patil Goebbels, Pro
paganda Minister, ridiculed any be
lief that friendship of Nazi Germany
and Fascist Italy meant war. But he
hinted at new diplomatic surprises to
be given the world by Germany. He
/addressed 10,000 persons in the Sport
Palace.
Pledges) Himself to Rehabilitation
Simcoe—A pledge that his Govern
ment wou|d provide definite assist
ance for the rehabilitation of Ontar
io’s unemployed, both young and old,
was given here by Hon. Eric W. Ross
K.C., Ministei- of- Municipal Affairs
and Public Welfare, at a compliment
ary dinner in his honor sponsored by
the Kinsmen’s Club of Simcoe.
Duke Postponed American Visit
Paris — The Duke of Windsor
postponed his trip to the United
States for the study of housing and
industrial conditions because of grave
"misconceptions” over his motives.
-The announcement of the post-,
ponement came less than fifteen
hours before the Duke and Duchess,
with a staff of seven, were to start
for a thirty-seven-day tour of Amer
ica.
Tea for every Taste
B. C. To Test Drivers
Victoria — The British Columbia
Government will seek authority from
the Legislature to te^t the driving
ability of every, motorist in British
Columbia, Attorney-General Gordon
S. Wismer announced.
Two British Soldiers Shot .,
Jerusalem — Two soldiers of the
Black Watch (Royal Highland Regi
ment) were shot to death by an Arab
as they strolled off duty along Jeru
salem’s main street. It was the most
serious attack on Britons in Pales
tine s-ince Lewis Yelland Andrews,
District Commissioner for Galilee,
and his bodyguard were murdered on
Sept. 26 at Nazareth.
Hitler Would Referee
Jan-Chinese Scrap
Berlin—A trustworthy source close
to the Reich Chancellery reported
that Chancellor Hitler expected to be
come the -umpire in the Chinese-Jap
anese conflict. Unofficial feelers put
out to the German Government by
both Japanese and Chinese, he said,
have convinced Hitler that mediation'
by him would be not only welcome
but crowned with success.
Canadians.Won Trophy
New York —• Coming back with a
brilliant exhibition of horsemanship,
the Canadian Army officers won the
International Low School Challenge
Trophy for the first time at the Na-,.,
tional Horse Show here, nosing out
the United States by the’ slim margin
of one point,
Agrees to Withdrawal
of Foreign Volunteers
London —Rebel Generalissimo
Frahcisco Franco accepted the Non-
Intervention Committee’s proposal to
remove foreign volunteers from Spain
in return for belligerency rights, pro
vided the loyalist Government agreed
to the plan. Loyalist officials in Bar
celona said they would agree to the
scheme to "return ■ the war tb the
Spaniards” if members of commis
sions -appointed to count foreign
troops in Spain actually are neutral
and carry out their duties without- de
lay.
Nazis and Poland Iron Out
Difficulties
Berlin'— A major source of fric
tion between Germany and Poland
appeared eliminated with publication
here and in Warsaw of identical Gov
ernment declarations pledging respect
for the rights 6i German and Polish
minorities in both countries.
Streetsville Residents in Angry Mood
Streetsville — So horrified and an
gry have Streetsville residents1 be
come since a fifth note by the ghoul,
at large here for weeks, warned Al
fred J. Crawford “to keep his child
ren home,’’ that police are planning
special protection for the criminal, if
he is arrested.
No Dominion Election Until 1940
Ottawa—Canada is not' likely to
have a general election until late in
1940, unless some unforseen conting
ency arises, Prime Minister Macken
zie King stated. He desired to set at
rtest rumors which he said had circu
lated recently that an early appeal to
the people was to. be expected.
Windsor Completes Financing
Windsor —• Completion of the City
of Windsor’s refinancing by the larg-,
fest municipal bond issue in the his
tory 'of -Canada was officially an
nounced by Mayor E. S. Wigle. The
vast scheme was launched several
woo nnner beautifuls
13uO U UU11E. LAST word in comfort
■ WBF FV WF^ FFP WBF FF W«W.W. COLE, 4013 Dundas TORONTO
Smart, beautiful new interiors lend an air of luxury to the new Dodge cais that makes them look
“right” in any kind of company. You’ll like the comfort and roominess, too. See for yourself, today!
“30,000 MILES A YEAR
24MILES TO GALLON..
ALSO EASY ON OIL”
G. W. MORRISON,
23 Elora Rd., .
Guelph sayss
' “I like my Dodge
1937 coach. You can’t beat it for
comfort, economy
and value. I BJt
over the roadato
the tune of about
30,000 miles a
year, and get
about 24 miles to
the gallon with
Dodge. It is also
G.w. MORRISON easy on oil.
MURRAY JOHNSON
...............NEW 1938 DODGE
CARS SAVE YOU MONEY AND
PROVIDE GREATER SAFETY
Mr. Cole says: °I have driven 27
different cars in my day—the last
five of them Dodge,,, Now my 1938
Dodge surpasses even the other
great Dodges... the whole appear
ance of the car lends quality to the
owner everywhere he drives,.. I am
impressed with its oven greaterW. W. COLE
comfort... added response in steering and parking.
EASIER TO STEER
And here’s what Mr. Eber Wright, who operates
a taxi service in London, Ontario? says: “After
purchasing three 1938 models, I find new improve
ments that make driving for a living an actual
pleasure. The new Dodge is a lot easier to steer
... sway on curves and corners completely elimi
nated. . . floats easily over bumps and rough
country roads ...”
RELAXED DRIVING CONTROL
Owners have found, however, that Dodge
engineering research never ends and that the new
1938 Dodge cars are easier riding, quieter.. .Relaxed
Driving Control simplifies every handling operation
—clutch action is easier . .» brakes operate easier
. *. starter pedal action is easier . . . gear shifting is
easier . . , Exquisite new decorative notes in trim,
finish, upholstering and appointments ... 22%
more space in trunks . . . Ease of entrance and exit
., . 1938 “Silenced Airglide Ride”... A sensational
combination of restful riding features.
Phone your Dodge-DeSoto dealer today. He will be glad to.
bring a new Dodge to your home so that you and your family
may see and drive it.., Learn how you, too, can switch to_a
Dodge and save money — and remember, the Dodge Six
is priced right down among the lowest priced cars I
• EASY TERMS gladly arranged to fitjyour budget through
the Commercial Credit Corporation of Canada Limited..
Tune in on the Major Bowes Original Amateur Hour, Columbia Network, every Thursday, 9tol0p.m., E.S. T.
K dodge^save money
I
Dodge and DeSoto
Dealer WINGHAM, ONT
9
» z
months ago when the Ontario Mun
icipal Board sanctioned the issue of
$34,630,537.10 worth of new deben
tures to 'be exchanged for 'old bonds
of the four former municipalities,
which are now merged in the amal
gamated city.
tario by.the Ontario Securities Com-Z
mission. \
Union; Levies to Get Ford
Detroit — Homer Martin, president
of the United Automobile Workers
of America, announced an assessment
of $1 on each member of the union
to “finance the organization of em
ployees of the Ford Motor Company.
Wants Anti-Semitic Law
J. J. Glass, K.C., M.L.A., intends
to ask the Provincial House at its
next, session to pass legislation to en
able "the slandered, libelled or vilified
individual of a racial group to take
action in the courts to bring the cul
prits to justice,” he stated. He be
lieves such legislation would go far
toward curbing' anti-Semitic propa
ganda and acts of intimidation.
Would Force Aged Support
Ottawa — Children able to support
their aged, parents should be"compell
ed to do so father than leave the par
ents as a burdetr on the Stafe, the
Dominion-Provincial conference on
ojd age pensions agreed unanimously.
Bomb Exploded in Woman’s Hands
Hamilton — An attempt was made
on the life of Mrs. Maude Roberts,
208 Hess Street North, important
Crown witness in the Durso stabbing
and wounding case heard in Police
Court, when a bomb, sent parcel post
from Toronto, exploded, with deafen
ing, blast, severely burning her about
the face and hands and causing im
pairment of sight.
U. S. Railroads Want Increased Rates
'Washington—Class 1 United States
railroads asked the Interstate Com
merce Commission to approve freight
and ^passenger rate increases totalling
$508,000,000 annually. They reported:
A flat increase of 15 per cent, in all
freight rates, except on five major
commodities, for which varying in
creases were asked. An increase in
passenger fares from 2 to 21/2 cents
per mile. •
Plot on Stalin’s Life Revealed
Moscow — A plot to cut off the
southern Abkhazian Republic from
the Soviet Union, in which two at
tempts were made to assassinate Jo
seph Stalin, General Secretary of the
Communist Party, was -unfolded
Sukhum, on the Black Sea, where
former Abkhazian officials
trial for their lives.
at
13
onare
Current Crop Report
reason
in full
Fall wheat generally looks
ably good. Fall plowing is
swing, made easier by the recent rain
in most districts. Halton County re
ports an excellent crop of roots this
year. Huron County also reports
mangels and turnips a very good
crop. The field bean crop there has
✓
4
r
yielded exceptionally well and the av
erage will be 20 to 21 bushels per
acre. Livestock in Brant as in most
other areas is in good condition, due
to unusually good pasture conditions.
The corn crop in Wentworth more
than filled the silos this year. Prince
Edward had the largest tomato crop
in the country’s history this year. Re
ports of 500 to 600 bushels per acre
were quite common. The quality of
buckwheat in Frontenac is very goodl
Sudbury district reports that one car
load of purebred Ayrshires were
brought into that area recently. These
cattle Were purchased in Old Ontario
at an average cost of $200.
SMOKE j
IELEPHONE TALKS (IN THE W-ATSON * FAMILY
Italy Suspicious of British Move
Rome —> The publication Lavoro
Fascista, echoed Italian preoccupa
tions that Great Britain’s decision to
exchange commercial agents with in
surgent Spain may mean London is
seeking Jo supplant the influence of
Rome .and Berlin at Salamanca, in
surgent headquarters.
and Tom's fine, too.”
Old Mrs. Watson lives with her son
Tom, Yet her only daughter Mary,
miles away, is with Iler too, for Mary*
though old-fashioned in many ways, is
definitely telephone minded and never
fails to call her Mother on Long Distance
at least once a week an inexpensive '
and supreme pleasure for both of them*
As Tom Watson puts it* “though
our family’sf scattered* we’re never
really far apart—'With the telephone.**
Are yon acquainted with the
comfort, convenience and ,
low cost of Long Distance?
I Low Night later begin every evefttag 1
*t leven, and apply ALL day sunbay! J
Court Reserves Decision
in Millar Will Case
Ottawa—Chances of one or more
large Toronto families becoming
wealthy rested with five Judges of
the Supreme Court of Canada* 1'he
court reserved its decision on the val
idity of Clause 9 of the will of Chas;
Millar? under which the residue of his
estate, valued at more than $500,000
Would go to the mother who gave
birth to the' largest number of child
ren in Toronto in the ten years fol
lowing his death. %
Charged! by Securities Commission
London, Ont ■-* Five men charged
by the Ontario Securities Commis
sion in connection with stock; trans
actions await preliminary hearing on
Nov. 12. Charges against the five fol
lowed a widespread investigation In
to stock transactions in Western Oft*
BODY BURIED SEVEN WEEKS STOLEN FROM WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY
iiiliii i iiib
' Second victim of gfdvte robberies on Sept ’Set His violated grave was crest cemetery, Woodbridge, Ont., 1 him, Picture shows the open grave*
in a few weeks, Sjy*year*old William discovered during the afternoon of the freshly dug earth piled up on the ,
Thomson? Woodbridge farmer, died Ffovember 6 by the caretaker of Hill* grave of his wife, who predeceased ‘ -