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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1937-11-11, Page 2ews in fieF Twenty Sentenced MOSCOW.—Twenty death sentences. were reported this week -end in pro- secutions growing out of the livestock and farming industries.' Eight persons wero given the death penalty at Gomel, White Russia, on charges of disrupting collective farm- ing. They were alleged tohave plot- ted with "German and Polish spies" to separate Wliite Russia from the Soviet Union. Launch New Attack SHANTGHAI,—While reports flared. of an impending truce the Japanese Army this weekend launched new and powerful attack's on Chinese forces clinging to western and south- ern boundaries of this great interna- tionay city. Meautime the Japanese claimed that they had occupied the environs of Taiyuan -fu, Capital of Shansi Prov- ince, and rapidly were consolidating their control of the last "essential areas" of the five North China Prov- inces which they are determined to dominate. Conference Standstill BRUSSELS. — The Far Eastern peace conference was forced to a standstill this week -end as Great Brit- ain, United States and France fought off Italian resistance to a plan of lur- ing Japan into negotiations of an arm- istice. The delegates of nineteen nations signatory or adherent to the Nine - Power Washington Treaty defending China's territorial integrity decided to send a message to Tokio asking Japan to state her grievances against China to a small mediation committee. Hints at Surprises BERLIN.—Dr. Paul Goebbels, Pro- paganda Minister, has ridiculed any belief that friendship of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy meant war. But he hints at new diplomatic surprises to be given the world by Germany. He addressed 10,000 persons in the Sports Palace this week. Franco Accepts LONDON. — Rebel Generalissimo Francisco Franco this week -end ac- cepted the Non -Intervention Commit- tee's proposal to remove foreign vol- unteers from Spain in return for belligerency rights, provided the loy- alist Government agreed to the plan. Loyalist officials in Barcelona said they would agree to the scheme to "return the war to the Spaniards" if members of commissions appointed to count foreign troops in Spain actually are neutral and carry out their duties ^-iait"hout' delay. New Army Advance SHANGHAI. Japan is landiifg a new army southwest of Shanghai in an effort to drive the Chinese from the strongly fortified Pootung area of the city, across the Whangpoo river from the International Settlement, it was reported this week -end. The plan, according to reliable in- formants, was to land an overwhelm- ing force just north of Chapoo, on Hangchow bay. Advance units of this new army were ashore now, it was said and others were ready to disem- bark from transports. Anti-Communist Accord ROME.—The Italo-German-Japanese anti-Communist accord uniting the strongest anti-Soviet elements in two hemispheres was signed at the Pal- azzo Venezia this week -end. Joachim von Ribbentrop, Chancellor Adolph Hitler's right-hand man whose formal post is at the Embassy in Lon- don, was empowered to sign on behalf of the Reich. Highlanders Assassinated 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 Palestine since Lewis Yel- land Andrews, District Commissioner for Galilee, and his bodyguard were murdered on Sept. 26 at Nazareth, Tension in the Holy Land increased as authorities grimly hunted the Arab assassin and an accomplice, who made a successful escape. Early Session Likely TORONTO.—Rumor that the Pro- 7ineial Government has been consider- ing the Bolding of a special session of the Legislature or at least the early calling of the regular session, which would normally be held late in Janu- ary or• early in February, to deal with the situation, was strengthened this week -end when officials refused to make any comment whatever on the suggestion. Pipeline Damaged JERUSALEM.—As acts of violence were reported from many points in the Holy Land, troops were reported ordered to Beisan after .a .British po- lice outpost there was attacked by roaming Arab bands, Terrorists again damaged the Iraq pipeline in two different sectors, breaking it in Binder and igniting the oil. The section of the pipeline be- tween Affuleh and Belson was punt- . iu hired with bullets. Repair crews rushed to the scene and patched up the oil conveyor which was first at- tacked ten days ago, Coal Production Down OTTAWA, --- Canada's September coal production is reported by the Do- minion Bureau of Statistics at 1,415,- 219 ,415,219 tons compared with 1,448,051 in September, 1936. Production by provinces with 1936 figures ie. brackets: Nova Scotia, 690,- 578 tons (653,918) ; New Brunswick, 29,393 (28,843); Saskatchewan, 84,264 (80,956); Alberta, 472,114 (569,157); British Columbia, 138,870 (115,054). Flight Record Smashed AQUA CALIENT.B.--Smashing the three -nation, 1,208 -mile flight record by 34 minutes, Frauk W. Fuller, Jr., San Francisco speed flier, this week- end flew from Vancouver, B.C., to Ague, Caliente, Mexico, in four hours and 54 minutes. Fuller, who flew a low -wing mono- plane with a top speed of more than 300 miles an hour, broke the record established by Earl Ortman, of Los Angeles, in 1935. • Ghoul Again Threatens STREETSVILLE. — Another note purporting to be from the Streetsville ghouls, found in the doorway of the home of Mrs. A. J. Crawford at the north end of the town this week -end, caused consternation to the household. To Draw Up Brief TORONTO.—Relief, taxation and related problems will be to the fore when representatives of Ontario municipalities meet here early next month to discuss the drawing up of a joint brief for presentation to the Royal Commission on Dominion -Pro- vincial Relations, to open its hearing November 29. Grecian Monarch's Visit PARIS.—King George of Greece ar- rived in Paris this week on his way from Rome to London. After laying a wreath on the tomb of the Un- known Soldier, he had luncheon with President Albert Lebrun, followed by a talk with Premier Camille Chau - temps. Lawbreaking In Canada OTTAWA.—Lawbreaking increased in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the fiscal year 1936-37, as compared with the previous year, but decreased in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, while in the other, Provinces there was little chi - Thnnk an fs tle• stbrr sled`b Y figures gathered in the annual report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police just published for the year ended March 31, 1937. Moslem Leader In Prison ALGIERS.—Ali Messali, a leader of Moslem Nationalists and four of his aides, were sentenced to two years each in ;3riion upon conviction of con- spiracy against the French Regime. The five were among a number of as- serted agitators arrested in Algeria during a general clean-up which fol- lowed recent disorders in French Mor- occo. No Election Yet OTTAWA. — No Dominion general election is likely until late in 1940, unless some unforeseen circumstances arise to change the minds of Premier Mackenzie King and his Government. Mr. Mackenzie King told newspaper- men after a Cabinet session this week- end, that he had heard rumors were in circulation that an early election was to be expected and said: "Any person wishing to speculate on the next general election would be more likely to guess right if a date was selected well on to 1941." Quadruplets WORCESTER, Eng.—Quadruplets were born to a Worcester woman, Mrs. Kate Mayo, in a nursing home here this week -end. Two boys are alive, but two girls died soon after birth. Tlie mother was doing well. The father, aged 27, is employed by a local butcher. Turkey Buys Arms WASHINGTON.—Turkey, an ally of Russia and a collaborator with British policy in the Mediterranean, is re- vealed as the most active purchaser in the American munitions market in the month of October, Canadians Win NEW YORK. Coming'back with a .-.brilliant exhibition of horsemanship, the Canadian Army officers wen 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. Loan Over -Subscribed OTTAWA. — The now $10,000,090 loan of the Dominion Government was over -subscribed and the books closed two hours after they opened. The loan will be used to retire Victory bonds redeemable December 1. Duke Postpones Visit PARIS.—The Duke of Windsor this week -end postponed bis trip to the United States for the study of housing Chun on Plowman T. Fred Timbers, of Ringwood, Ontario, was judged the Grand Champion of the recent International Ploviing Match held at Fergus, Ontario. For three years in succession, Timbers and his tractor, equipped with Fire- stone Ground Grip Tractor Tirds, have won the championship and now retain permanent: custody of the Championship cup. Attended by 115,- 000 farmers, over seventy tra ,ters competed in tho field at one time during the International Plow•'g. Match held at Fergus, Ontario, from October 12th to 15th. Only six rotors wero on steel -lugged wheels, the remainder being rubber -tired, which reflects the tremendous growth of pneumatic tires for tractors stttco they wore introduced at the Ottawa Match in 1930. ty and industrial Conditions becansea:of "grave misconceptions" over his *- fives. tives. z The announcement of the postpone- ment came less than fifteen hours !be- fore the Duke and Duchess, with a staff of seven, were to start fon a thirty -seven-day tour of America. p' Millar Will Derby OTTAWA, — Toronto's baby mere - then came before the Supreme Coikrt of Canada last week for a review, of some of the points of law raised ?by the unusual will of the late` Charles Millar. • Millarleft the residue of his large estate to the Toronto mother who gave birth to the largest number of children in the ten years following his death. The 10 years have now passed and a number of mothers of large {fa- milies are claimants for the money] Rubber Strikers Return KITCHENER, — Return of 600 sri- kers who left their places in the Kauf- man Rubber Company here six w': ;ks ago, started this week -end, the w•rk- ers returning at the old wage sc,1e, but with a promise by A. F. Kaufi tan of co-operation with the Ontario lla- DAIRY PRODUCE Butter -- Quotations to wholesale trade at Toronto this week end.: Creamery solids, No. '7 -291/4 to 29%, do 38 score 281/4 to 18% do 37 score 271/4 to 27% do 36 score 261/4 to 26% Cheese New large (paraffined)14% to 14% do twins 14% to 15 do triplets 15 to 15% (Average price paid to shippers, f.o.b. country points.) New large (paraffined)14 to 1 ' do triplets 143, to 1 % CHURNING CREAM (Country truck prices.) No. 1 grade 29 to 00 POULTRY AND EGGS Buying prices: Toronto dealers this week -end were quoting pra,lucers for ungraded eggs, delivered, cases returned: Eggs— Grade A large 39 to 00 Grade A Medium 35 to 100 Pullets 28 to 100 Grade 13 23 to f00 Grade C 18 to JOG Dealers were quoted on graded eggs cases free: Grade A large 43 to 00 Grade A medium 39 to, 40 Pullets 31. to ,32 Grade B 26 to 00 Grade C 22 to 23 POULTRY Prices paid to country shippers. Dressed, Milk Sel, A Sel. 13. FedsA. Spring Chickens ff 1. to 2 lbs. 20 18 22' 2 to 3 lbs. 16 14 0 3to4lbs. 18 16 0 4 to 5 lbs. 19 17 21 5 lbs. and over ---.20 18 22 ratted Hens— Dressed' Sel, A. Sel. i 13. Over 5 lbs. 16 14. 4 to 5 lbs. 15 , 1i 33' to 4 lbs. la 11 8 to 3% lbs.. ....... 12 id Old Roosters-- Over oosters—Over 5 lbs. 12 10 (Red and black feath- ered birds 2c per lb. less than above prices.) Other Fowl— Guinea fowl, per pair 75 od Note: C grade poultry 3c below D grade. 'Turkeys — A grade, 10 lbs. and over, dressed -..- Geese-- .A grade, dressed 28 to '00 14 to OQ bony Department in an investigation into the industry generally. Assassination Plot Bared MOSCOW, - A plot to cut off the southern Abkhazlan Republic from the Soviet Union, in which two attempts were made to assassinate Joseph Sta- lin, General Secretary of the Commun- ist Party, was unfolded at Sukhum, on the Black Sea, where thirteen former Abkhazian officials are on trial for their lives. Bomb Injures Witness HAMILTON, — Ari attempt was made this week -end on the life of Mrs. Maude Roberts, 208 Hess Street N., important Crown witness in the Durso sta1bing and wounding case heard in Police Court, here, when a bomb, sent parcel post from Toronto, exploded with deafening blast, severely burning her about the face and hands and causing impairment of sight. U. S. - British Agreement LONDON.—President Roosevelt has informed the British Government that the United States is ready to begin formal negotiations on an Anglo-Amer- ican trade pac.. as a means of strength- ening relations between the two na- tions, it was announced officially this week -end. Tobacco Sales Strike -:,!SIMC :' sales strike by ,Nor- folk county tobacco growers was prac- tically 100 per cent. effective this Week -end and buyers for five compan- ies ompareies abandoned efforts to purchase the crop• while the Ontario flue -cured to. bacco marketing board went into spe- cial session to meet a deputation pre- senting growers' demands for higher pr-icea. Royal Entertains Young Farmers Boy and Girl Finalists Will Meet At The Winter Fair, Toronto, In Judging Competitions. Sixty-two boys and girls, members of local clubs all over Canada, are to meet at the Royal Winter Fair at mid- month in ju4,ging competitions cover- ing dairy and beef cattle, swine, poul- —p —TNE S INTERPRETED A Commentary On the More Important Events. of the Week. By ELIZABETH RED? TRIPLE ALLIANCE; The Soviet Government newspaper, Izvestia, In- timates that the three countries of the world most definitely Fascist (Italy, Japan and Germany), are preparing to join in a triple alliance against Com- munism, and that "the agreement among the aggressors means a pro- gram of war." A program of war, in other words, in which capitalism will fight communism, and belief be pit- ted against belief. As George Bernard Shaw expressed it this week; "What is threatening us today is a war like the wars of religion in the seventeenth century." DOMINION STATUS: As soon as Newfoundland can manage to pull her - sell out of financial difficulties, the island will return to Dominion status, Dominions Secretary, Malcolm Mac Donald assured the British House last week. It will be remembered that Newfoundland has been under a Com;; mission Government since the depres- sion more or less wrecked its Indus- tries. But during the past summer, paper, logging and mining have picked up there and a general quickening of economic activity is reflected in the latest figures released, It may not be long, then, before Newfoundland once more becomes a Dominion. COMMERCIAL RECOGNITION: — Britain has concluded a trade agree- ment with insurgent Spain. Although such a move is "purely a commercial affair" and does not involve diplo- matic recognition, it cannot be denied that Britain has at least admitted the existence of General Franco's Govern- ment. "Diplomatic recognition" and the exchange of ambassadors will no doubt follow fast. The British Gov- ernment has never actually clam- -pioned the cause of the Spanish Loy- alists, hence this latest move is a consequence of no sudden reversal of policy. • BIBLES UP: Due to the rising costs of paper and other materials, the price of Bibles printed in England. has gone up sixteen per cent. A BREAK FOR OLD ONTARIO:— The departure of many farmers in the West from drought -stricken areas is 'bxpected to result in a boom for Old '' hitario farmlands. Some of these men with their families are the cream of" the country, of solid character, pro- gressive outlook. Those who have come through the lean years with a whole skin, a few cattle and a little money are prepared to dig in and J make a success of farming down here ' Others whom crop failures have made' penniless are being helped to settle' in Ontario, with rent paid a year in advance by : their respective. govern•' Cents. SLUM CLEARANCE!: On the sixth of December all Toronto property owners will have a chance to vote on a $2,000,000 debenture issue to be used in the demolition of the city's slums. and in the construction of low-cost' housing for lower -bracket wage groups. Dr. Bruce's agitation for slum.' clearance a year or so past, is now getting things done. That is' if the electors can Seo their way clear. Improved housing does not altogeth- er solve the problem of the rehabili- tation of the poor. It is a step iu the right direction but a great many other steps will have to be taken too before beneficial results begin to be felt. A survey made in . Great Britain Shows that better housing actually impaired the health of tenants in a great many cases, since a rise in rents, however slight, meant less money for food. That is one side of the question. If, however, the City of Toronto is willing not to stop at slum clearance but to go further and help the worker obtain a decent living wage, it will be cause for, greatest rejoicing. HEALTH INSURANCE: Back from an extended visit abroad where he made a thorough study of European health insurance schemes, Dr. Clar- ence Routley, secretary of the Cana- dian Medical Association, says that Canadian doctors and hospitals must prepare for the coming of health in- surance in this country. Dr. Routley liked .the British system best, PALESTINE PERIL: Stories about the terror in Palestine may not occupy as much front page space these days as the Sino -Jap War or the Spanish conflict, but the importance is there • just the same. If you want to put your finger on Britain's chief worry at the moment .... Mussolini is styling him- self the protector of Islam and is or- iginating a vast amount of anti-Brit- ish propaganda which charges that Arab revolts in Palestine have been put down in a most cruel fashion and that the populace of Palestine have been accorded vile treatment at the hands of the British. Meanwhile ter- rorism continues, the civil death list "from fire and the sword mounts tidily. Last week •floods took an additional toll• try, grain and potatoes. These are the finalists chosen at preliminary contests which have been held in the provinces at various dates since Sep- tember 1 under projects arranged by the Canadian Council on Boys' and Girls' Club Work, a oody with Ottawa headquarters sponsored by a number of agricultural interests, and having in the nine provinces a total member- ship of over 35,000 boys and girls. Club teams of two members each arriving in Toronto on Sunday, No- vember 14, as guests of the Council will be educationally entertained while in the city and taken for inspection tours of several industrial plants. These competitions on the day pre- ceding the Royal Winter Fair opening have for some years been a popular feature of its junior agricultural work. Is This Your Birthday By A. R. WEIR What the STARS foretell for those born on November 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 GENERAL— If the date of your birth is listed above the eighth sign is the Zodiac, Scorpio, is the sign under which you were born. Scorpio people can always be relied upon to show courage and nerve when required. Scorpio people must guard their passions and harmonize their natures. When they guard against jealousy and fault-finding there is no finer type and they are most attractive to the opposite sex. NOW FIND YOUR OWN BIRTH DATE— Nov. 12—Since Mars is your ruling planet, Tuesday is the most favorable day in the week for you.. The coming year is good. In- fluential business people, especially a woman, will help you. Nov. 18—You should marry one born between June 21st 'to July 20 or October 21st to Nov. 20. Do not be dominating in your marriage relations. The coming 12 ,inonths will be quiet but scessful. Nev. 14—November is a good month for you and you should gain in peculiar and unexpected ways. You are ambitious and very tenacious. Be careful not to he too hard and exacting. Nov. 15—Your .Constitution is sturdy and you can stand a great amount of strain, Your lucky number is 9. Your income should greatly improve. Some work will interest you more than your us- ual activities. Your magnetic qualities make you attractive to the opposite sex. Nov. 16 -Your most beneficial days should be the 9th, 18th and 27th of each month. A considerable sum of money by a legacy or loan is indicated together with a brilliant and successful period. Nov. 17—You are very dignified and let no one take advantage of you. While increased activiies are indicated this will be an ex- cellent year for business affairs. You may take a very long journey. Nov. 18—While you may have troubles with property. the year should be good for social, domestic and business affairs. Your nature is tactful, cautious and discreet. t'ce ,your powers of crit- icism for constructive purposes. For Your Complete, Persona) Horoscope, sand 10c (coin preferred) to A. R. Weir, 73 Adelaide St. W., Toronto, Ont. Please print • name, address and birth date lila:illy, !il. I Sporting Comment By KEN EDWARDS 5�:�l�ifk��<y<.•c a. Hello, Gang! This article starts us off on a series of informative official boxing rules which will not hurt to study, even though you may not be a boxing fan. You will find below .a list of the weights and classes of box- ers:— Flyweight Bantamweight Featherweight . ... Lightweight 1Velterweiglit Middleweight Light Heavyweight Heavyweight Pounds 112 118 126 185 147 160 175 all over At 2 o'clock of the day of the con- test, unless otherwise ordered, the contestants shall be weighed on the commission scales and medically ex- amined. In the event of a 24-hour postponement, weights and physical examination of original date of con- test are to hold. In the event of a postponement, requiring the show to be held later than 24 hours after the original date, new weights and physical examinations are required. The gloves are to be new ones for all events, and• should not weigh less than five ounces each, and are to be furnished by the club maze gement. Each boxer must beequipped with two pairs of trunks of the following colors: (a) Blue waist band with purple body. (b) Red waistband, • two-inch red side -stripe and black body. (el An andori"l'inal . guard approv- cd by the commission. (d) Bandages should be restricted to soft cloth, not more than six feet in length and one and one-half inches in width, held in p'ace by not more than two feet of surgeon's tape, tot each hand. An official shall watch the adjustment of these bandages -in the dressing room, Watch foin the continuation of these rules next week. So-longt