British Empire Vows To Cling To Democracy And Unity
Prime Minister Chamberlain declared the empire would cling to democracy and remain unified as a powerful heart of a global empire. He cited empire preference, inter-dominion collaboration, and Westminster changes as proof of self government and equal partnership among dominions. The empire unity drive began on July 8, 1936, marking a centenary tribute to Joe Chamberlain.
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London
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Britain
Maintai
Empire United Campaign
Joseph Chamberlain
Sos
Ottawa
Mr. Chamberlain
Joe Chamberlain
Wheat Board Disposes of All Surplus Grain
Ottawa reports Trade Minister Euler says the Canadian wheat board has disposed of its surplus wheat, reducing from 200,000,000 bushels inherited in 1935 to near zero. He cites about 7,000,000 bushels in futures converted to cash and distributed as seed and feed. McIvor confirms seed wheat purchased by Saskatchewan for needy farmers and held for distribution, with exact quantities not disclosed.
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Ottawa
Euler
Canadian Wheat Board
Winnipeg
G. H. Mclvor
Eulers
Mclvor
Saskatchewan
Grouth
McIver
Canada
Brouth
Wheat Board
Canada Pushes British Market Sales For Farm Products
Ottawa report by A M Shaw criticizes merchandising of Canadian farm goods in the United Kingdom. He outlines three general steps and six detailed suggestions to improve quality, labeling, and distribution, including a national mark for high grade products, licensing for use, and a publicity drive aimed at British housewives. Canada lags behind New Zealand Australia and South Africa in marketing, with no long term plan in place.
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Ottawa
United Kingdom
A. M. Shaw
Gardiner
Dominions
Shaw
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
South Africa
Arctic Moonlight Flights Search for Missing Russian Aviators
Sir Hubert Wilkins outlines planned moonlight flights to search for Sigismund Levaneffsky and five companions missing since August 13 on a Moscow to Fairbanks attempt. He targets December full moon on December 15 for the pursuit across Arctic terrain from Barrow Alaska. Polar conditions and wildlife observations frame the effort amid a long four month wait. Canadian National Railways shops close for holidays from December 24 to January 3.
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Barrow
Alaska
Sir Hubert Wilkins
White Arctic
Fastness
Sigismund Levaneffsky
Moscow
Fairbanks
Wilkins
Eden answers Commons on Sino Japanese conflict and Ishii visit
Foreign Secretary Eden faced questions in the House about the Sino-Japanese conflict and Japan's actions in China. He said Britain cannot lodge protests with Viscount Ishii on a personal visit, as démarches have gone through Sir Robert Craigie and Tokyo channels. Ishii arrived after visits to Paris and Rome, accompanied by Shigeru Yoshida, with assurances from Tokyo that foreign powers’ views would be considered.
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London
Eden
House of Commons
Britain
Kikujiro Ishi
China
Exien
Viscount Ishii
Paris
Rome
Foreign Office
Shigeru Yoshida
Robert Craigie
Tokyo
Shanghai
Japan
Saskatchewan to use more fodder from Manitoba farmers
Hon J G Taggart Saskatchewan agriculture minister says grain needs are met for winter but Manitoba farmers could still supply fodder. He urged continued efforts to secure additional hay and feed to support livestock through the season.
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Winnipeg
J. G. Taggart
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Canadians Press Market Tactics In British Retail Trade
A report notes Canadian agricultural goods face shortages and grading enforcement debates as producers seek to align with market changes. British stores rarely feature Canadian products, though London remains the top entry port. Canadian cheese in London is valued highly and Canadian bacon grows in popularity over Danish and Irish varieties.
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Dominions
London
District
Winnipeg Grain Exchange celebrates golden jubilee
President Henry Gauer paid tribute in the Winnipeg Grain Exchange building marking the 50th anniversary of the first exchange session held December 7 1887. The trading room bell echoed as prairie pioneers who met 50 years earlier were honored for launching one of the world's largest grain markets.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Henry Gauer
Finland Maintains Prompt War Debt Payments to United States
Finland notifies Washington it will pay the December installment of 232,143 dollars toward its World War I debt to the United States. Of 13 debtor nations owing 1.68 billion dollars this month, Finland has never defaulted, while the other twelve have defaulted since 1933.
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Washington
Finland
United States
Ottawa Budget Nears Balance as Revenues Grow
Finance Minister Dunning works on the 1938 budget amid delegations from brewery interests seeking tax relief. He aims for near balance with revenue of 319 million dollars and expenditures of 286 million by seven months into the year, a contrast with 1936 figures.
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Ottawa
Dunning
Finance Minster
Will Be Finished Soon Montreal Hangars for Winnipeg and Lethbridge
S. J. Hungerford, president of Trans- Canada Air Lines, said Winnipeg and Lethbridge hangars will be completed within four months and built with room to expand. Construction at Winnipeg is under way and Lethbridge will start immediately. He noted growth factors as hangar designs will accommodate larger future aircraft.
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Montreal
S. J. Hungerford
Trans- Canada Air Lines
Winnipeg
Lethbridge
Alta
Hungerford
Premiums Hit Record Wheat Prices in Southwestern Alberta
Farmers in southwestern Alberta earned an unofficial estimate of 1.8 to 2.06 million dollars in premiums on wheat harvests. No. 1 and No. 2 Northern grades command a 12 to 14 cent premium per bushel due to scarcity, the highest for the region. Berlin reports Krupp is supplying a plant to extract oil from coal mined in Manchoukuo, potentially making the Japanese navy self-sufficient in fuel within a year.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Alberta
West
Berlin
Fushun
Manchoukuo
Krupp
House Organ
Stock policies debated at Western Canada Livestock Union meeting
Saskatoon reports at the Western Canada Livestock Union convention vocal support for government livestock policies and criticism of practices that keep producer prices low. G B Rothwell and J M McCallum argued against new costly policies and defended existing premium and bull loan programs, noting benefits to stock quality and labor.
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Western Car 4 Livestock Union
G. B. Rothwell
Federal Department of Agrcullture
J. M. McCallum
R. A. Wright
Canad
Rothwell
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Stewart
McCallum
United States
Great Britain
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Fighting Mayor Toronto Day Prevents Burglar Theft
Ralph C. Day Toronto, newly elected 16 year old mayor, fought a burglar in his home after a reception, regaining money stolen from a guest's purse. The incident occurred as guests departed and the intruder fled with part of the loot.
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Toronto
Ralph C. Day
Veteran of Sudanese War Buried in Penticton with Full Honors
Funeral services in Penticton B C honored Joseph John Hockley 76 a Sudanese war veteran. Listed as Joseph Low he served with a British relief party to Sudan in 1834 to aid General Codon at Chartoum, under military auspices.
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Penticton
B.C
Joseph John Hockley
Joseph Low
Hockley
Sudan
Codon
Chartoum
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British Empire
John I. McFarland
Arctic Moonlight Flights
Canadian National Railways
C.N.R
Cyril Deverell
Imperial General Staff
High Command
Viscount Gort
V.C
Southern
Villemonble
France
Saskatoon
Cer
Tain
Prac
Mr. Rothwell
John Graham
Carberry
Ole Clason
George Ros
St. Kilda
K. G. Burns
J. N. Catley
Craven
J. Henderson
Lacom
J. L. Walters
Clive
H. Stewart
Stewart Broters
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