Food Shortage Measures Discussed In Britain War Risk
In the House of Lords Viscount Hailsham warns that losing sea command would end the war and deplete food storage options. Baron Phillimore recalls 1914 shortages, while Baron Strabolgi urges Canada Britain wheat storage. Hailsham cites Britain producing one fifth of needs, Ottawa policy success, and notes storage limits and market control concerns.
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Baron Strabolgi
Canada
Ottawa
Britain
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New Zealand
Australia
England
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Ottawa Appointments Held Over For Several Weeks
Prime Minister Mackenzie King said cabinet appointments will be delayed for weeks likely until September. He noted a few have been made but could not announce until orders are signed by the Governor General. He mentioned the veterans assistance commission and Col. J G Rattray as a possible chair.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Veterans’ Assistance Commission
J. G. Rattray, Dso
Canadian Farm
Halifax Board Seeks No Russian Trade Deals
The Halifax board of trade and the Saskatchewan Retail Merchants Association urge the Canadian government to avoid reciprocal trade agreements with Soviet Russia. They warn Russian coal imports or closer economic ties would harm Nova Scotia industry.
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Halifax Board of Trade
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New Brunswick Crops Flourish Despite Drought Worldwide
Hon. A. C. Taylor provincial minister of agriculture said New Brunswick crops are flourishing due to favorable weather while other regions face drought. The report highlights strong yields in contrast to broader North American conditions.
Reconstruction of Italy’s Foreign Trade System Promoted
High Fascists envision a complete new international trade structure for Italy. Government sends special missions to seek new commercial accords while promising “without haste or preferences.” Italy weighs staying out of Locarno talks on Rhineland and European peace. Two principles: buyers must purchase from Italy, and imports must not rival Italian agriculture and industry. Virginio Gayda calls the stance more secure than before the Italo Ethiopian war sanctions.
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BBC to Broadcast Vimy Memorial Unveiling in London
The king will unveil the Canadian war memorial at Vimy Ridge with the French president present. The BBC will air the ceremony from Daventry with English and French commentary. Participants will wear white to blend with the memorial stone for about 100000 spectators.
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Eden Ordered to Take Rest in the Country
Foreign Secretary Eden, who previously paused duties for heart strain, was advised by his doctor to take a week’s rest in the country. Viscount Halifax will act for Eden in his absence as observers note his fatigue and drawn appearance at Whitehall and in Parliament.
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Doukhobors Sentenced for Nude Parade in Brilliant
Nelson British Columbia July 1 Doukhobors Paul Metin and Bill Viosoff were sentenced to three years in the penitentiary after admitting to parading nude near Brilliant. They did not plead guilty but acknowledged the act. They claimed the act was natural law and not deliberate defiance, denying intent to offend. Both had prior nude parade convictions.
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Bill Viosoff
John Cartmel
Brilliant
British mood upbeat as Floud reports end of depression
Sir Francis Floud British high commissioner to Canada returned from a two month visit to the United Kingdom stating the people are optimistic and signs point to the depression ending. He notes labor shortages in some areas and a discouraging coal mining region in south Wales dependent on anthracite exports shrinking.
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Ottawa
Sir Francis Floud
Canada
United Kingdom
Francis
South Wales
How To Keep Cool Toronto
Dr Gordon P Jackson medical officer of health offers heat coping advice for Toronto residents. Stay in shade wear light clothing and avoid over heating. Drink fluids and avoid exclusively iced foods. Tepid sponges help cool the body and keep windows open with screens.
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Toronto
Gordon P Jackson
Weather Bureau to Add Daily Plane Flights for Upper Air
Weathermen will begin daily flights at five new North American blind spots to improve forecasts. Flights start at Miami Sault Ste. Marie Salt Lake City and Oakland in August and September to study temperature pressure humidity and upper air conditions. Fairbanks Alaska will host daily flights from September to March to analyze winter cold waves.
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Paul Martin to chair Canadian delegation at Geneva World Youth congress
Ottawa Liberal MP for Essex East Paul Martin will act as chairman of the Canadian delegation to the World Youth congress in Geneva. The congress opens August 31 and the announcement came from the League of Nations Society in Canada.
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Essex East
Geneva
League of Nations’ Society
Canada
Price Ceiling Rumored From Imported Wheat Flows
Trade reports say a price ceiling exists through import threat of foreign grain into the United States. Domestic wheat prices near a level that would allow more Canadian wheat to enter over the 42 cent tariff barrier, easing price pressures. Canadian imports helped blunt prices after rust reduced U.S. spring wheat yield last year.
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Chicago
United States
Minister Michaud studies Pacific coast fishing industry
Hon. J. E. Michaud, minister of fisheries, travels to Vancouver with deputy minister W. A. Found for about six weeks to study Pacific coast fishing conditions from the U.S. border to the far north. He aims to inform Canada’s stance on the sockeye salmon treaty and Senate terms.
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J. E. Michaud
Vancouver
W. A. Found
United States
Canada
Senate
Prime Minister Plans West Visit This August
Mackenzie King expressed hope to travel west to Vancouver in August before departing in September to lead Canada’s delegation to the League of Nations meeting in Geneva.
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Mackenzie King
Vancouver
Canada
League of Nations
Geneva
Britannia Sails To A Silent Grave Ending 43 Year Racing Career
King Georges famed yacht Britannia ends her long career as she sinks near her racing shores. Despite pleas to save parts, the will dictates destruction leaving crews and clubs mourning the loss of England’s premier racing craft.
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Briannia
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England
King Edward Flies Private Plane to Inspect R A F Stations
King Edward flies in his private plane for an Air Force inspection journey from Windsor to Northolt and Wittering. He is accompanied by the Duke of York. Flying Officer MacLachlan, 24, a Canadian, performs aerial stunts before the king.
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London
Royal Air Force
Windsor
Northolt
Wittering
Duke of York
MacLachlan
Privy Council to Test Validity of Legislation
Ottawa reports the Privy Council will review four labor related laws from the Bennett government including Employment and Social Insurance Act and the one day rest in seven 48 hour week and minimum wage. Provinces will also refer to the council about section 498A of the criminal code and the Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act.
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Ottawa
British Empire
Canada
Bennett
Ernest Lapointe
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Mr. Lapointe
Privy Council
Farmers’ Creditors Arrangement
United States Becomes Canada’s Second Largest Wheat Buyer
Canada notes the United States, now the second biggest buyer of its wheat, purchases about 1 000 600 bushels weekly. Short crops in both nations raise export prospects. 42 cent duty applies to U S imports, with some milling in bond for rebate. U S customs show about 44.5 million bushels imported so far this crop year, likely near 50.0 million by year end, ranking U S second after the United Kingdom in Canadian wheat imports.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
United Kingdom
France ends Med mutual aid pact to win Italy at Locarno
France terminates the Mediterranean mutual assistance agreement after sanctions on Italy, signaling to Britain and Italy that aid and naval base use would not be pledged. Officials say Paris aimed to secure Italy’s participation in Locarno talks and Montreux discussions. Italy reportedly promised a letter of guarantee against German attack in return.
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Mediterranean
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Italy
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Montreux
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Rome
Locarno
Coronation Planning Committee Holds First Meeting in London
The first coronation planning meeting was chaired by the Duke of York with 42 members including the Archbishop of Canterbury and senior government figures such as Sir John Simon Viscount Hailsham Prime Minister Baldwin Major Attlee and David Lloyd George. A five member special permanent committee was elected. Toronto Trans Atlantic air mail by 1928 was predicted by Canada postmaster general J C Elliot who said Canada was studying routes over the Atlantic and Pacific.
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Baldwin
Clement Attlee
David Lloyd George
Toronto
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Canada
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Australia
Ottawa notes surge as 5000 passports issued in July
Ottawa announces more than five thousand passports were issued in July, the highest monthly total in five years, reflecting a major Canadian exodus to Europe. This figure excludes travelers on previously issued passports and the six thousand one hundred twenty five special passports free to the Vimy pilgrims.
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