Ribbentrop Talks With Halifax Amid Crowds in London
German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop met with British Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax at the foreign office for over two hours to discuss Anglo German issues. The exchange, described as exploratory, failed to bridge gaps over colonial claims and European appeasement, amid hostile crowds and heavy police presence outside Downing Street.
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London Eyes Joint Sovereignty Over Canton Enderbury
British diplomats say London will propose joint sovereignty on the Canton and Enderbury island group amid a US dispute over Phoenix islands. If rejected, arbitration is possible but any settlement must meet both powers demands for aeroplane landing facilities.
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CBC Ottawa governors to face Commons committee inquiry
The CBC Ottawa governors were elected to chair Arthur J L Beaubien in Provencher as the general meeting in Ottawa on March 21 and 22. The governors will appear before the Commons select committee, with Gladstone Murray and other officials to be examined. Written questions may be submitted to the chairman for forwarding to officials, and required information will be provided.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
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Winnipeg Delegation Urges Faster Relief Negotiations
Four hundred Winnipeg business representatives, the largest delegation to appear before the Manitoba legislature, pressed the province and city to accelerate talks on Winnipeg relief. They urged an independent commission to investigate the city's financial affairs and the relief emergency.
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Manitoba
Composite Planes Fly Apart In First Official Test
Rochester reports a successful first official test of the two piece British composite plane. The slim Mercury rode Maia as it split in flight with four cockpit lights signaling lock, balance and release. A Canada and possibly United States flight is planned for this summer.
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Unify Efforts in Ottawa Trade Offices Reorganization
Hon W D Euler trade minister announced unification and centralization of Canada's exhibition publicity and film activities to promote sale of Canadian goods in the United Kingdom. The change aims to render the government advertising machinery more efficient.
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W. D. Euler
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Canada
Consent Not Necessary in Commons on Dominion Telegrams
London Prime Minister Chamberlain did not answer when asked for copies of telegrams and replies with the Dominion governments about Anglo Italian negotiations. Arthur Jenkins argued Chamberlain suggested Dominion consent was unnecessary until active obligations were required.
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Roosevelt backs vast park plan for Rainy Lake area
President Roosevelt said he forwarded a report to the state department proposing a vast wilderness park of about 10 million acres spanning Minnesota and Ontario. The plan calls for federal land purchase in the United States and a treaty with Canada to cover the Canadian side, with an estimated $1.25 million needed for acquisition.
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British Labor Party Condemns Moscow Trials
The Independent Labor party in Parliament urges the Soviet government to halt the Moscow trials. Prime Minister Chamberlain defends UK noninterference and dismisses British espionage testimony as untrue. A U P statement condemns the trials as barbarous injustice and calls for freeing Soviet prisoners and advancing socialism.
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Peer Leaves Labor Party in London Resignation
Lord Sanderson, a blind peer, quits the Labour Party declaring a Labour return to power would be a men ace to peace. His departure follows a week after Lord Arnold, paymaster-general in the Labour government, also resigned.
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British Cabinet Changes in London shake government roles
Prime Minister Chamberlain reorganizes the cabinet to free Viscount Halifax for foreign affairs. Lord Maugham joins as lord chancellor and speaker of the house, replacing Viscount Hailsham. Earl Stanhope becomes government leader in the house of lords as Halifax shifts duties. Eden’s resignation as foreign secretary and Halifax’s appointment prompt the reshuffle. The house of lords representation rises from six to seven. Lord Maugham, keeper of the king's conscience, becomes empire's chief legal position head of judiciary.
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Attacked By Whales Victoria
An unidentified Indian fisherman faced two killer whales that bumped his small boat with their tails. He rowed toward shore as the whales followed. One whale grounded near shore but freed itself as the man scrambled onto land.
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Bragg Wins Institute of Metals Medal in London
Sir William Bragg, renowned scientist, receives the Institute of Metals medal for outstanding services to the metal industry both scientifically and technically. W. R. Barclay, retiring president, lauds Bragg for his X ray application to matter structure and its wide influence on research.
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Ottawa minister urges flexible constitution amendment to end federal provincial bickering
In the House of Commons Hon. Norman Rogers argues for less dispute over constitutional responsibilities and warns against surrender by either level. He backs a flexible amendment process and a division of powers with funds to match tasks, noting dual responsibility fuels conflict.
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Opposition to Power Export Licenses Shown
Ottawa report on the first power export debate in the House of Commons. Prem and Ontario leader Hepburn face off against Prime Minister Mackenzie King over export licenses and potential utilities regulation. Rowe and Bennett challenge private bill limits and constitutional questions.
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Suggestion for a Canadian flag design by Grey Owl
Indian naturalist Grey Owl proposed a Dominion flag featuring two beavers on the left and nine maple leaves on the right to symbolize the provinces. He offered the design as a fitting symbol for Canada during his speaking tour.
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Planes For Survey Work Ottawa
The Royal Canadian Air Force is near completing preparations for government survey photography. Ten planes are assigned with five to Saskatchewan and Alberta drouth areas. operations continue until Great Slave Lake thaws, then floats will reach Yellowknife. Planes return via Lake Athabaska to map new mining districts.
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Fascist Grand Council to Set Italian Policy
The Fascist Grand Council met in Rome to decide Italy foreign and domestic questions. Foreign relations were first on the agenda but likely to be deferred to allow talks with Great Britain.
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Great Britain
Budget to be introduced by Sir John Simeon on April 26
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Chamberlain announced that Sir John Simeon chancellor of the exchequer will present his budget on April 26. The government signals fiscal plans and parliamentary timetable.
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