Chain Stores Record Probed by Commission Ottawa
The parliamentary buying commission hears testimony from J G Johnston secretary of the Canadian Chain Store Association on wages and profits. He cites tests in Toronto showing chains outperform independents and argues chains have reduced living costs while aiming to raise wages as conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
J. G. Johnston
Chain Store Association
Johnston
Association
Toronto
Canada
J. L. Lisley
Lib
Hants-Kings
Sam Factor
Toronto West Centre
Alex Edwards
South Waterloo
Sommerville
Abandon Naval Talks Likely End to Three-Power Talks
London reports that the three power naval talks among Great Britain the United States and Japan have unofficially terminated and will not be resumed. A full naval conference in 1935 may proceed via diplomatic channels as Japan refuses to yield on parity with the other powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Britain
Quality Should Be Maintained Edmonton Hog Producers
Hon. F. S. S. Grisdale minister of agriculture urged pork producers to keep quality high as profit margins stay thin. He spoke at the Alberta Provincial Swine Breeders Association annual meeting. R. D. Baker of North Edmonton was re elected president for a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
F. S.S. Grisdale
Alberta
Swine Breeders’ Association
R. D. Baker
North Edmonton
Wheat Marketing Difficulty Addressed by Policy Changes
Winnipeg statistician W. Sanford Evans told grain market analysts in Chicago that removing wheat from luxury class status and easing restrictive demand would simplify current marketing problems. He urged reconsideration of production and export quotas to improve market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. Sanford Evans
Winnipeg
Grain Market Analysts Club
Canada urged to lead arms trade probe by Liberals
W L Mackenzie King called for an Ottawa driven investigation into armament manufacturers and traffickers across the empire. He urged Canada to curb exports of war materials and back a League of Nations style control, proposing a policy of not arming or feeding aggressors to aid global peace efforts. He did not foresee inevitable early European war but warned a violent incident could trigger a crisis.
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Ottawa
W. L. Mackenzie King
Dominion
National Liberal Federation
Canada
British Empire
League of Nations
Mr. King
Europe
Has Faith In Stevens Toronto
Miss Agnes Macphail tells United Farmers of Ontario that if H H Stevens or W D Euler take an independent pro progressive stance she could work with them if elected. She praises Stevens for winning farmers to his cause and his willingness to sacrifice.
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Toronto
Agnes Macphail
Canada
United Farmers of Ontario
H. H. Stevens
W. D. Euler
Euler
National Revenue
Stevens
Ottawa Research Work Ties Agencies For Speedier Agriculture
Arrangements for close cooperation between the National Research Council and the Department of Agriculture were approved. Associate committees will be recognized as committees of both bodies and may be amalgamated into a joint committee to avoid duplication and accelerate agricultural research efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
National Research Council
Department of Agricultural
Department
Wtuire
Nine Executed in Soviet Counter-Revolution Crackdown
Soviet authorities executed nine more alleged counter-revolutionists for terrorism, bringing the total condemned to 75 since the December 1 assassination of Serge Kiroff. The sentences were handed down by the military collegium of the Supreme Court as part of a broad sweep against counter-revolutionary operations.
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Minsk
Ussr
Soviet Supreme Court
Serge Kiroff
Siamese Wish King and Queen Return to Power
Chao Phy Sri Dharmadhibes speaker of the Siamese house of representatives urged the King and Queen to stay with their people and keep the crowns they threaten to discard. He spoke before departing for a audience with the tiny monarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Siam
Chao Phy Sri Dharmadhibes
House of Representatives
Central Bank Directors Otawe slate announced
A slate of 69 nominees for seven Bank of Canada directors will be circulated to all central bank stockholders ahead of the first annual meeting on January 23. The provisional directors have published the satisfactory nominees, with Ontario and Quebec leading the list, and a single woman named among the candidates. Nominations closed December 5. Directors are chosen to represent primary industry, commerce and manufacturing, and other industries.
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Otawe
Bank of Canada
Prince Edward Island
James Murdock
Ottawa
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Parliament to Assemble on January 17
Ottawa reports January 17 set for the opening of the sixth session of the 17th parliament since confederation. Prime Minister R B Bennett presided over a cabinet council as ministers announced Dominion-wide force appointments under the Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Act. The prorogation and length of the session depend on the opposition, with speculation of a dissolution in April for a general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
R. B. Bennett
Has Home Building Plan Winnipeg
A civic committee on housing proposes a federal supported self liquidating home reconstruction plan in Winnipeg to rehabitate houses and reduce crowding. It seeks Manitoba government support for a 500000 loan from the Dominion at four percent interest repayable in ten years and a direct federal contribution of one quarter of the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Special Civic Committee On
Manitoba
Dominion
Will Try British System for Ontario Police
Major-General W. A. S. Williams, longtime Ontario commissioner, after three months in England, plans a Scotland Yard inspired reform. The program offers provincial officers a two month course at Queen's Park with lectures on criminal investigation and examinations to inform future promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. S. Williams
England
Scotland Yard
Arthur Roebuck
Queen’s Park
Commons backs self rule for India with safeguards
The House of Commons approved the government's proposed constitution for India granting self government with safeguards. The motion passed 410 to 127, affirming the joint select committee report. The Labor amendment was rejected 491 to 49, opposing an eventual dominion status path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
India
Joint Select Committee
Commons
Protect Bank Tellers Saskatoon Device
A Saskatoon inventor Bert Grummett a piano mover has devised a bullet-proof cage hidden under the counter and spring released by foot to shield tellers during robberies. The device will be shown to the Canadian Bankers Association by the Saskatoon Board of Trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Bert Grummett
Canadian Bankers’ Association
Poultry Marketing Plan Backed by Western Cooperatives
Western cooperative bodies plan to regulate egg and poultry marketing across the prairie provinces with producer control. Alfred Speakman W A Landreth and G H Barr assert Dominion marketing board support. Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba boards would be drawn from key regional pools and federations with voting rights for all registered producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Dominion Marketing Board
Alfred Speakman
U.F.A
Red Deer
W. A. Landreth
Canadian Poultry Pool, Limited
G. H. Barr
K.C. Regina
Speakman
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Manitoba Co-operative Poultry Marketing Association, Limited
Saskatchewan Poultry Pool, Limited
Alberta Poultry Federation
Alberta Poultry Pool, Limited
English Chief Justice Threatens to Adjourn Law Courts
In the house of lords Lord Chief Justice Hewart threatened to suspend the courts of law over a bill clause he called deliberate effrontery to Sir Henry Slesser. He would fight the bill line for line and might adjourn the law courts of England if the bill remained unmodified.
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London
House of Lords
Hewart
United Kingdom
Lord Hewart
Supreme Court
Henry Slesser
Law Courts of
England
Alberta water rights case hearings conclude with Dominion province dispute
Public hearings on Alberta water rights in the Dominion province dispute wrap up before the Dysart commission. Dominion argues 1930 agreement transferred rights to the province. Alberta contends the issue lies beyond the commission. Briefs to be filed within 10 days. reports expected only after both sides submit final briefs.
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Ottawa
Alberta
Dominion
Dysart Commission
Privy Council
London
J. MacGregor Stewart
A. K. Dysart
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Five Nations to patrol Saar basin before plebiscite
The Saar basin plebiscite on January 13 sees a five nation international patrol ready to cover the territory. The Saar Plebiscite Commission enforces secret ballot rules with neutral clerks tallying results. Major-General Brind leads the force as British contingents reach France and Italian units prepare with Grenadiers and Carabinieri.
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Saarbruecken
Saar Basin
Saar
France
J. F E. S. Brind
London
Geneva
International
Rome
Italy
Grenadiers
Carabinieri
Bandits Kill Missionaries Near Tsingteh
Two American missionaries, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Stam, were abducted and killed by bandits 15 miles from Tsingteh. Their two month old baby was kidnapped, fate undisclosed. Governor Liu Cheng Hwa reported no trace of child or body. A December 6 letter from Stam to P W Gibbs noted ransom demands and looting of the mission.
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Shanghai
Tsingteh
China Inland Mission Office
John C. Stam
Liu Cheng Hwa
Anhwei
Stam
P. W. Gibbs
China Inland Mission
Gibbs
Fat-Stock Show Draws Royal Flair to London Exhibition
Farmers and wives from across the country attend the Smithfield fat-stock show in London on December 11. His Majesty enters 21 animals from Windsor and Sandringham, while the Prince of Wales brings seven Devon cattle from the Duchy of Cornwall and earns a first plus minor awards. Foot and mouth restrictions threaten timely lifting for royal estate exhibits.
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London
Smithfield
His
Windsor
Sandringham
Prince of Wales
Duchy of Cornwall
British Troops Arrive in Calais for Saar Patrol
The first British troops to set foot on French soil since the Great War have landed at Calais. The contingent, part of Britain's contribution to the international force for patrol of the Saar territory, is billeted in the ancient citadel awaiting the rest of the regiments.
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Calais
France
Great Britain
Saar
Poverty Revealed in Chinese Peasants’ Earnings
A statistical report from Nanking University's agricultural college shows the average Chinese farmer earns about 26 Chinese dollars per year, roughly 8.60 Canadian dollars, highlighting widespread rural poverty across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
China
Nanking University
Agricultural College
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F. S. Grisdale
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Annan
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Principles of
U.S
Herbert Hoover
San Jose
California
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