Baldwin Says Canada An Object Lesson To Europe
Earl Baldwin spoke at the University of Toronto Convocation Hall arguing Canada’s bilingual Union shows harmony after centuries of strife. He urged other nations toward peaceful co operation, noted Britain’s tolerance as a model, and warned against changes to the constitution that could invite fascism or communism.
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Baldwin
Canada
Europe
Toronto
Earl Baldwin
University of Toronto
Convocation
Sir Robert Falconer
Canada Debates Defence Position and War Purchasing Board
Ottawa senators debated a defence position inquiry and a wartime style purchasing board. Senator Griesbach urged a parliamentary committee to expose defence facts and press for board chair inclusion on the defence council, citing UK practice. Senator Dandurand outlined the bill scope and recalled wartime efforts to curb excessive profits.
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Ottawa
Canada
Senate
W. A. Griesbach
Alberta
Commons
Gresbach
Defence Purchasing Board
Banking and Commerce Committee
Army Council
Raoul Dandurand
War Purchasing Commission
Government ready to push unemployment insurance scheme
Hon. Norman Rogers told MPs the government will introduce nationwide unemployment insurance once the required constitutional amendment is secured. Three provinces Quebec Alberta and New Brunswick have refused to approve the amendment so far.
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Attaws
Norman Rogers
House of Commons
Quebec
Alberta
New Brunswick
Pierlot forms two party Belgian cabinet
Belgium's new government under Senator Hubert Pierlot consolidates as his Catholic party and the Liberals form the coalition base after a three party cabinet collapsed within hours. The Socialists refuse to participate.
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Brussels
Hubert Pierlot
Pierlot
Vicious Spiral in Canada Taxes and Parity Debate
Sir Edward Beatty warns of a vicious spiral of taxation at the Purchas ing Agents' Association meeting in Montreal. He says rising taxes fuel dependency and calls for action on price parity to help western farmers sell wheat and enable consumer purchases. He argues prices must rise for farmers or others must accept lower prices.
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Montreal
Edward Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Purchasing Agents’ Association of Montreal
Canada
Dominion
Western
Ontario moves to curb publication of insulting material
Action may be taken by the attorney general to prevent printing of writings or pictures tending to degrade insult or mock monarchy. Under a judicature act amendment the supreme court can restrain publication and require a bond. Contempt of court may follow if the order is disobeyed.
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Toronto
Ontario
Supreme Court
Bren machine guns produced to meet army needs
War Secretary Leslie Hore-Belisha told the House of Commons British arms plants are manufacturing Bren machine guns in sufficient numbers. Output is being enlarged and capacity created in Canada. He said Australia, South Africa and India may set up factories. The government no longer pays royalties for these weapons.
United front urged by Bennett at Canada club dinner
London. Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett urged a united empire front amid Dominion wartime tensions. He warned neutrality cannot coexist with a common crown when one Dominion is at war and another at peace, calling for closer co operation in foreign affairs and potential London residency for overseas ministers. Churchill also spoke praising Canada’s role in Anglo American relations.
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R. B. Bennett
Canada Club
Bennett
England
Winston Churchill
Lord Willingdon
Lord Bessborough
Lord Beaverbrook
Thomas Ynskip
Lord Strathcona
Mount Royal
Vincent Massey
Lord Maughan
Archbishop Harding
Rupert's Land
China Is Hopeful Chungking Says Peace Is Impossible
General Chiang Kai Shek told reporters that peace is impossible under current circumstances as China fights Japan in the war now in its 22nd month. He argued Japan’s defeat is near and warned against any hope of a permanent Pacific peace that allows Japan to dictate terms. A Chinese spokesman cited tactics designed to avoid major battles while harassing Japanese forces from the South China coast to Mongolia.
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Chiang Kai- Shek
Japan
Far East
Pacific
South China
Mongolia
Tangier Becomes International Hot Spot Amid War Fears
Tangier in the international zone of 225 square miles with a population of 60000 is eyed by five nations in a Mediterranean war scenario. Britain and France warn dictator states, Spanish officials say Franco unlikely to move, and a German fleet of about 40 ships may visit around May 1. Italian sailors housed at the Italian legation stir notes as ships avoid Suez and Cape routes due to higher cargo insurance.
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Tangier
Spanish Morocco
North African Atlantic
Great Britain
France
Tetuan
Francisco Franco
Italan Legation
Associated Press
New York
Mediterranean Sea
Suez Canal
Cape of Good Hope
Britain seeks peace while pledging no encirclement
London reports Britain aims to promote peace and live and let live. Foreign Secretary Halifax stresses no encirclement policy and negotiates with Soviet Russia for an air pact. Prime Minister Chamberlain notes no new defensive alliance updates as Britain vows to act only as a last resort in war.
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Lord Halifax
Russia
Chamberlain
Britain
Prorogation Hinted For May 19 In Ottawa
In Ottawa Prime Minister Mackenzie King told Liberal members and senators there is a good prospect of prorogation by the King on May 19. If work remains unfinished an adjournment of a month may follow. Conservatives also favor prorogation by May 19 and aim to finish work by then.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Three Nations Pledge to Halt Aggression Amid European Crisis
Reports say Soviet proposals to join a British French coalition would mobilize the three nations against European aggression. Talks with Turkey progress as Britain weighs Soviet aerial aid and new allies. Mussolini’s Rome speech seen as mild. Churchill may join Cabinet. Wallace tipped for transport post.
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Moscow
William Leeds
Maxim Litvinoff
Turkey
Britain
Poland
Roumania
France
Mussolini
Rome
I] Duce
Roose Velt
Lindbergh Goes On Active Duty With Army Air Corps
Col Charles A Lindbergh, famed flyer, is called to active duty to survey American aviation research facilities for the Army Air Corps. He will inspect research centers and report to Major General Henry Arnold. The move follows testimony that Germany builds better planes and occurs as Roosevelt consults advisors on safeguarding the U.S. economy against potential war shocks.
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Washington
Charles
Lindbrgh
United States Army
Germany
United States
Henry Woodring
Lindbergh
Air Corps
Army Air Corps
Henry Arnold
Arnold
Roosevelt
Europe
The King's Birthday Ottawa Observances May 2 and 24
Dominion government departments will close May 2 to mark King George birthday. If Parliament sits May 24 Victoria Day may be a skeleton staff or a general holiday. The king’s actual birthday is December 14.
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Dominion
Victoria
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