Britain Faces Diplomatic Strain Over Japan Action
Britain worries over Japan challenging Far East powers and halting disarmament talks. Anthony Eden leads two party exchanges as France ends two sided talks and Geneva conference prospects dim. UK seeks guidance from US while noting Tokyo may strain ties with Britain and other nations.
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MacDonald
France
Geneva
Germany
Great Britain
Anthony Eden
Japan
China
Eastern
Asia
United States
Orient
Britain
Britain Welcomes Canadian Budget With Cautious Praise
British reaction centers on appreciation rather than disappointment. An industrial leader calls the budget an agreeable instalment, while Britain notes Canada’s reduced empire content for imports of chemicals signals reliance on outside raw materials. Overall sentiment counters claims Britain lacked a square deal after the economic conference.
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London
Canada
Britain
Regulations Extended Ottawa Dairy Grading Bill Passed
The House of Commons passed a bill extending butter and dairy grading under Dominion regulations. It tightens controls on substitutes, empowers agriculture inspectors to seize noncompliant dairy products, and increases penalties for infractions.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Department of Agriculture
Dominion Saskatchewan deadlock over 250 million natural resources suit
The Dominion government and Saskatchewan reached an impasse in the 250 900 000 natural resources suit before the Dysart royal commission. Ad journment was taken until May 14 to allow federal departments to prepare further evidence.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Aviator Tucker barred from photographing route to Australia
Roy Tucker, a British aviator, was forbidden by the Netherlands government to photograph the Dutch East Indies near the air route to Australia. He announced plans to return to London rather than proceed with the mission in October.
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Singapore
Roy Tucker
Great Britain
Australia
London
Relief Problems Edmonton Conference Ended With Calls For Uniform Food Allowances
Western relief officials from four provinces finished a conference in Edmonton on relief administration aiming for uniform food quotas among prairie provinces. Hon. J. A. Merkley called it the most satisfactory meeting in years and said Ottawa may renew a new relief agreement after the old one expired March 31.
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Edmonton
Prairie Provinces
J. A. Merkley
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Merkley
Ottawa
Sensational charge against Trotzky in France riot plot
Paris authorities claim Leon Trotzky planned a revolutionary dictatorship in France after February street riots. They say a manifesto called for an armed workers militia and vowed a street battle to the death. Police urged him to leave his Barbizon villa as soon as possible amid safety concerns.
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Paris
Leon Trotzky
France
Red Army
Trotzky
Barbizon
Prohibition of Smoke Screen Devices in Canada
The Department of National Revenue adds smoke screen apparatus to the list of prohibited imports in Canada. This follows RCMP requests after encounters with vehicles and gasoline launches using screens to evade law enforcement. Police say no peaceful citizen needs such devices.
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Ottawa
Department of National Revenue
Civic Authority
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Quebec to Battle Tuberculosis Similar to Saskatchewan Plans
Quebec will attempt tuberculosis control along Saskatchewan methods. Anti tuberculosis societies prepare for the Canadian Anti Tuberculosis Society Association convention in Montreal on June 6 7 and 8 J J McGurran of the Saskatchewan commission was invited to attend according to officials.
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Montreal
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Canadian Anti- Tuberculosis Society Association
J. J. McGurran
Saskatchewan Commission
United Palestine Appeal Sees $64,000 Raised in East Canada
The United Palestine Appeal reports $64,000 collected across eastern Canada from Halifax to Winnipeg toward the $200,000 goal. Returns from Winnipeg to the Pacific coast have not yet been available.
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Montreal
Canada
Halifax
Winnipeg
United Palestine Appeal
Pacific Coast
Buckle Urges Interest Reduction to Aid Agriculture
Saskatchewan minister of agriculture W C Buckle told a parliamentary probe that cutting interest on public and private debt would lift a tremendous burden from farming and allow tax cuts and rapid gains for industry and agriculture. He urged a Dominion commission inquiry into livestock marketing with producer representation, backed by a Saskatchewan legislative resolution.
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Ottawa
W. C. Buckle
Saskatchewan
Stevens
Dominion
Buckle
Radio by a Company Proposed for Canada
In the House of Commons radio committee G A Greer of Montreal urged bringing Major Gladstone Murray of the BBC to Canada to head broadcasting. He said Murray would be paid 15 000 to 20 000 and would run all stations with a five member unpaid board, while the radio commission would gain broader public support.
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Ottawa
Gladstone Murray
British Broadcasting Corporation
Canada
House of Commons
G. A. Greer
Montreal
Murray
R. B. Bennett
Greer
Radio In Canada
Bennett
Canadian Radio
Major Murray
Raymond Morand
Mr. Greer
Radio Commission
Graceful Gesture: Rhodes Freeing Harps From Taxation
Ottawa reports a grant by Hon E N Rhodes finance minister removing harp imports from taxation. This mirrors last year’s free list concession for bagpipes praised by exiled Scots for favoring music study in Canada though harpists have not yet commented.
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Ottawa
E. N. Rhodes
Canada
Ottawa tax on gold could raise seven to ten million
The 10 percent gold tax is tied to world prices and may yield from seven to ten million dollars in revenue. If the average price holds near thirty five dollars per ounce, Canada’s output of about three million ounces could boost treasury funds by about ten and a half million, offsetting sugar tax cuts.
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Ottawa
E. N. Rhodes
Canada
Dairy Price Outlook Brings Hope for Canada
J A Caulder of Toronto, president of the Dairy Corporation of Canada, reports firm dairy prices in winter and anticipates good production and prices near normal for the year. He notes improvements in other farm commodities as well.
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Saskatoon
J. A. Caulder
Toronto
Dairy Corporation of Canada
Judge rules on Alberta income tax appeal in annuity case
Justice Frank Ford allows the appeal of Dr. J. S. McEachran against the Alberta tax department. The ruling states only one quarter of Dominion government annuities are subject to income tax.
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Calgary
Frank Ford
J. S. McEachran
Alberta Income Tax Department
Attempted Train Wreck Near Vanscoy West of Water Tank
The incident involved a New tie and steel fragments placed on the Canadian National passenger line one mile west of the Vanscoy water tank. The No. 9 Calgary bound train saw the obstacle and braked to avoid damage. the locomotive remained intact. RCMP and CNR investigators cooperate.
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Saskatoon
Canadian National Railways
Vanscoy
Calgary
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Salt Lake Speed Course Plans New Record Attempt
William F. Sturm announced the Great Salt Lake share would meet requirements for a summer speed record attempt. The announcement followed the junior chamber of commerce decision to raise a $10,000 fund to cover test expenses.
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Salt Lake City
William F. Sturm
Malcolm Campbell
Great Salt Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Canada budget elicits broad praise with tax changes
In Vancouver reactions to Hon. E N Rhodes budget were mixed with a 10 percent tax on gold stirring stock losses but overall approval of sugar tax cuts and sales tax abolition on cakes and pies. Liquor and beer duties face tweaks while farm debt relief is eyed and savings rate cuts may spur bond buying, with bankers noting possible rate shifts.
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Toronto
E. N. Rhodes
Dominion
Vancouver
Stock Exchange
Stewart McClenaghan
Liquor Control Board of Ontario
Fair Trade Code touted by Ottawa official in London
George S. Hougham of the National Fair Trade Council told the London audience that the Dominion government will appoint a new minister or referee to supervise a far reaching fair trade code for Canadian merchandising. He said the referee will suspend licenses for rule infractions and urged business people to craft the rules. He praised the Stevens probe as a chance to benefit producers, consumers, retailers and workers and urged co operation to secure legislation.
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London
Ont
George S. Hougham
National Fair Trade Council of
Ottawa
Dominion
Mr. Hougham
London Retail Merchants’ Association
Stevens
Hon
H. H. Stevens
Canada
Australia’s Methods Ottawa Boost Deficit to Surplus Shift
Three hundred members and senators welcomed Archda Parkhill the Australian postmaster general at a luncheon hosted by Premier Bennett. Australia’s fiscal reversal from a 200 million dollar deficit in 1930-31 to a 22 million dollar surplus included a 45 million dollar tax cut. The plan reduced public debt interest to four percent, cut public salaries by 10 to 25 percent, and trimmed social services while raising sales tax and stiffening income taxes. Private debt rates were lowered by new legislation.
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Ottawa
Archda Parkhill
R. B. Bennett
Australia
Spot on Planet Portland Astronomer Watches Jupiter Move
Portland astronomer A V Goddard notes a night spot on Jupiter that crosses the planet in about three hours each night. Using a 16 inch telescope he observes the phenomenon closely but cannot explain its presence.
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Portland
Ore
A. V. Goddard
Goddard
Canadian Industries to Build $225000 Plant at East Selkirk
Preparations were under way for a new $225,000 plant by Canadian Industries Ltd at East Selkirk, 20 miles north of Winnipeg. Construction would start immediately, said Arthur B. Purvis president and managing director of the explosive manufacturing company.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Industries, Ltd
East Selkirk
Arthur B. Purvis
Explosive Manufacturing Company
Conscience Money Arrives for Canada Revenue Minister
A Montreal postmark accompanies a bank draft for 5400 dollars sent to Hon. R. C. Matthews, minister of national revenue, described as one of the largest conscience money sums received.
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Ottawa
R. C. Matthews
National Revenue
Montreal
Calgary Board supports Winnipeg bid to resume air mail contracts
The Calgary Board of Trade urges Prime Minister Bennett to back the Winnipeg Board of Trade resolution to resume air mail contracts with Canadian Airways Limited. The move aims to restart mail service and stabilize northern routes.
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Calgary
Calgary Board of Trade
R. B. Bennett
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Canadian Airways, Limited
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O. L. McPherson
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