Reciprocal trade talk grows as Nova Scotia eyes US lumber market
Ottawa rumors of a Canada US reciprocal trade agreement intensify, with observers noting hints from Hon. Percy C. Black and W. D. Herridge about measures aiding the lumber industry. Prime Minister Bennett cited other support options, while Roosevelt’s tariff proclamation trims duties on specific agricultural hand tools including hay forks.
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Ottawa
Dow
Canada
Ustates
Percy C. Black
Halifax
Nova Scotia
United States
W. D. Herr Dge
Washington
Department of External Affairs
House of Commons
R. B. Bennett
Tariff Commission
Roosevelt
Akron Disaster Inquiry Opens at Lakehurst Naval Yard
A naval court of inquiry headed by Rear Admiral W W Phelps will open at Lakehurst New Jersey to investigate the destruction of the USS Akron. Admiral Pratt ordered the probe after survivors Her bert V Wiley Richard E Deal and Moody E Erwin testified. The court will weigh findings for potential congressional investigations and consider calls to end lighter than air craft use amid mixed sentiment.
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New Jersey
Delaware
Pratt
Falcon
Denmark Confirmed Ownership of Eastern Greenland by ICJ
The Permanent Court of International Justice ruled in Denmark’s favor over eastern Greenland in a dispute with Norway, affirming Denmark's title to the territory.
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Denmark
The
Hague
Holland
Greenland
Permanent Court of International Justice
Norway
Jobless figures rise as March adds tens of thousands
Washington report cites William Green of the American Federation of Labor estimating 330000 people lost work in March, pushing total unemployed beyond 13000000. The figure underscores a deepening labor crisis as the nation faces widespread joblessness.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
History-Making Conference Plans With World Leaders
A history making conference looms as Prime Minister MacDonald travels to Washington to meet President Roosevelt. Norman H. Davis heads to Berlin to discuss disarmament with Baron von Neurath, while British plans aim to push a world economic conference and disarmament agenda.
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Washington
Hoosevel
Minist Rameau MacDonald
Norman H. Davis
Hitler
Germany
London
Iddie
State Department
Davis
Berlin
Paris
Adolf Hiter
Baron Konstantin Vom Neurath
Eng
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
MacDonald
Franklin D. Roosevelt
House of Commons
Geneva
Mussolini
Rome
Surtax on higher incomes in British Columbia
Victoria BC report notes a bill to add sur tax on higher incomes. It sets 1 percent on incomes 5000 to 7500, increasing by 1 percent for every 2500 up to 47,500, with a maximum 18 percent levy on amounts above. Corporations must file annual dividend and bonus returns by February 28.
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Victoria
B.C
Commissioner of Tax
Einstein daughters flee Germany for France and Holland
Prof. Albert Einstein says both of his daughters fled Germany. The younger daughter, married to a Russian, left for France. The elder daughter, married to a German, left Berlin secretly and arrived in Scheveningen in southern Holland. A servant in Berlin told Mrs Einstein that the elder daughter had fled to the frontier.
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Germany
France
Berlin
Scheveningen
Holland
Welcome Japanese training ships to Esquimalt harbor
Twenty-one guns greeted the Japanese training ships Iwate and Yakumo as they entered Esquimalt harbor. Crowds filled the streets after anchors were set and more than 1,000 sailors were granted shore leave.
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Victoria
Esquimalt
Economic stability tied to agriculture in Canada debated
In Parliament Earl Rowe urged a general survey of foreign markets by a livestock export commission. An Ontario livestock breeder argued there is no economic stability for Canada until agriculture regains strength, highlighting farming as the key to recovery.
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Ottawa
Oni
House of Commons
Earl Rowe
Dufferin- Simcoe
Canada
Ontario Livestock Breeder
Peace Club Plan endorsed by Mussolini in Italy
Premier Mussolini through the grand council of Fascism asserted that the fundamental provisions of his peace club plan must remain intact. He said cooperation with France Germany and Great Britain is the only basis for peace or equality and expressed confidence in leaders and people to support clarified efforts. The council anticipated a new political atmosphere enabling international cooperation in economics as well.
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Remier Mussolini
Italy
Rome
Mussolini
11 Duce
Grand Council of Fascism
France
Germany
Great Britain
Ramsay MacDonald
Benito Mussolini
Europe
I! Duce
Geneva
Roosevelt Lifts U S Gold Embargo With Licensing
President Roosevelt orders return of all gold over 100 held by individuals to the federal reserve before May 1 and authorizes the treasury secretary to issue licenses for gold use in domestic and foreign trade. Violations carry up to 10000-dollar fines and 10 years in prison.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Funeral of Edmontons Best Known Citizen Frank Oliver
Edmonton mourned for Hon. Frank Oliver with a simple service at First Presbyterian Church and a long procession to Edmonton Central. Rev. A. R. Ostorn presided, praising the pioneer statesman and publisher as four massed choirs filled the ceremony with tribute.
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Edmonton
Edmonto
Alberta
Fight Grasshopper Plague Manitoba Taking Measures To Bat
Manitoba prepares for a grasshopper outbreak next summer with bait plans and supply measures. Minister D G McKenzie told the legislature as estimates were discussed. Entomologist Norman Criddle mapped infestation areas and outlined likely hot spots. Estimated cost could reach thirty to forty thousand dollars. Premier Bracken suggested a bill may be introduced this session.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
D. G. McKenzie
McKenzie
Norman Criddle
Dominion
John Bracken
Decrease Wolf Bounties to Curb Bootlegging
Ontario plans to cut wolf bounty from 25 dollars to 5 dollars amid an epidemic of bootlegging from Manitoba and Quebec. Hon. G. H. Charlies, provincial secretary, says over a dozen Manitoba wolf skins have been passed off to Ontario's department of game and fisheries since year start. Manitoba reportedly eliminated wolf bounty payments.
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Manitoba
Quebec
Ontario
Toronto
G. H. Charlies
Provinc
Challies
Department of Game and Fisheries
Britain imposes embargo on Russian goods in Commons vote
In a stormy debate the House of Commons approved a government bill authorizing an embargo on Russian goods by 247 to 48 with Liberals abstaining. A white paper from Sir Esmond Ovey recounted the Moscow arrest of six British electricians on sabotage charges and a dangerous interview with prisoners.
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London
Eng
House of Commons
Esmond Ovey
Moscow
Rusia
Thornton
Curhay
Robert Vansittart
Esmond
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Monkhouse
Heid Monkhouse
Priner
Inquiry Ordered on Export Trade by Senate Committee
Ottawa officials say a senate committee will probe Canada’s export cattle trade. The inquiry aims to air cattlemen’s problems during the present parliamentary session. Senator D. E. Riley of High River had proposed the investigation, joining the dairy and milk sector reviews already underway.
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Ottawa
Senate
Canada
House of Comons
D. E. Riley
High River
Pilgrims in India Embrace Planes Over Everest Range
Hillmen of Purnea in India initially feared invasion by British expedition aircraft flying over Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga. After watching the planes’ ascent, they altered beliefs and now worship the planes as they pass overhead.
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Mount Everest
Purnea
India
Mt. Everest
Mt. Kanchanjangs
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J.C. C. Davidson
Duchy of Lancaster
Peace Club
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Britain
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