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Canadian and U S Shipping Rates Tangle Prompts Demoralization Warnings
William I. Gear testifies that adding ten ships under Petersen contract with Canadian Government Marine would force freight rate cuts and trigger international tensions. He warns of demoralization, Washington actions, and cost to St Lawrence trade if government controlled rates prevail. Legislative committees and budget debates fill news as Parliament eyes early election unlikely this year.
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United States
Canada
William I. Gear
Robert Reford Co
Cunard
Anchor Donaldson
Cairns Linea
Petersen
Mr. Geer
J. T. Shaw
West Calgary
North Atlantic
St. Lawrence
United States Shipping Board
Chicago
United Estates Shipping Board
Washington
Canadian Pacific Railway
England
London
New York
Crows Nest Pass
Great Lakes
Crows’ Nest
Agricultural Committee
Forke
Progressive Party
J. F. Johnston
Confederation
Hansard
Guceiau
Maritime Provinces
Cape Breton
Quebec
Progressives
Ontario
Provinces
W. J. Ward