Plan to Enlarge News Service Over the Radio
Ottawa discusses expanding Canadian news broadcasts to three or four networks and boosting Canadian British content. Delegates from the Canadian Press urge daytime coast-to-coast news, with free bulletins, while stressing no censorship but improved accuracy and representation. The group seeks protection against theft of news for broadcasting and notes wartime propaganda lessons.
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Canada
United States
W. B. Preston
Brantford Expositor
Canadian Press
Canadian Radio Commission
Norman Smith
Ottawa Journal
J. F. B. Livenay
Toronto
Preston
Commons
Dominion
Queen Mary May Visit Halifax This Summer
Halifax may host the Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary this season as Nova Scotia seeks a call to boost local interest. Transport minister AS MacMillan says early voyages may not allow a Halifax call, but a later voyage could be arranged. The 1000-ton liner departs from Southampton to New York on May 27 to challenge the Noromantie for Atlantic prestige.
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Halifax
Bertain
Nova Scotia
MacMillan
Cunard
White Star Line
Normartie
Southampton
New York
Fire destroys church hospital at Aklavik N W I
Aklavik in the Northwest Territories suffered a hospital blaze that destroyed the Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada hospital. Nurses Miss M A Solomon Miss Ruth Hamilton and Miss Hutchison helped evacuate patients. No lives were lost. The eight bed facility expanded to 18 beds in 1981 with new X-ray and operating theatre. Damage estimated under 25 000 dollars.
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Aklavik
N.W
Micepital
The
Missionary Society
Church of England
Canada
M.A. Solomon
Toronto
Ruth Hamilton
Peterborough
Hutchison
Harton
Rust Resistant Wheat Progress Discussed in Winnipeg
A meeting of the National Research Council grain committees and the Dominion department of agriculture reviewed progress in breeding rust resistant wheat. Dr. C. H. Goulden of Manitoba noted rust prevalence in Manitoba last year as a basis for extensive studies. Work testing wheat varieties for foot rot resistance continues, and Dr. J. B. Harrington of Saskatchewan reported frost effects on wheat seedlings reducing yields despite apparent recovery.
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Winnipeg
National Research Council
Dominion Department of Agriculture
C. H. Goulden
University of Manitoba
Manitoba
J. B. Harrington
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Coronation Date for Edward VIIIs May Proclaimed Next Month
The May 1937 coronation date for King Edward will be proclaimed next month with a ceremony similar to the accession proclamation. Heralds and pursuivants plus College of Arms officials will announce at four London points: St James Palace, Charing Cross, Temple Bar and the Royal Exchange. The date is expected to be announced in Parliament by Prime Minister Baldwin on the same day the Duke of Norfolk issues the proclamation as Earl Marshal.
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London
Edward
The
College of Arms
St. James’ Pallace
Charing Cross
Temple Bar
Royal Exchange
British War Film London Shows Private Screening
A war film depicting horrors was shown privately after a temporary ban by the censor the Marquis of Crewe. It mixes warfare scenes with public opinion from English workers and ends by urging MPs to pledge votes against war. H G Wells condemned suppression, and Crewe plans to seek Ministry of War approval.
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London
Fim
Marquess of Crewe
H. G. Wells
Lord Crewe
Ministry of War
Italy Eaters Protest Geneva in Red Cross Bombardment Charge
A protest against alleged bombardment of Italian Red Cross ambulances by Ethiopian artillery was received from the Malian government by Joseph Avenol, secretary general of the League of Nations. The note cites international concern over ambulance bombardment and seeks action.
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Geneva
Joseph Avenol
League of Nations
Spain Profits From Sanctions Filling Canada With Goods
The Ontario Retail Grocers' Association reports that Canadian imports from Italy have ceased for items such as olive oil anchovies pistachio nuts almonds filberts sorrento walnuts lemons limes and maraschino cherries. Spain now supplies most of these listed goods, reflecting the impact of the Toronto League of Nations economic sanctions on Italy.
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Canada
Italy
Toronto
Spain
Civil List Committee Reports On Royal Family Provisions
A House of Commons select committee finished its deliberations on the king civil list and will report to the house. A bill will fund the king, Queen Mary, the Duke and Duchess of York, and others, including the king’s marriage contingency. Lords sat briefly, Lord Chancellor Viscount Hailsham delivered a woollen gown, and the session ended at 5:16 pm after adopting the report stage with no amendments.
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Mittee
Royal Family
London
House of Commons
House
Mary
Duke and Duchess of York
House of Lords
Count Hailsham
Late Seeding in Alberta Crop Woes Decline Promise
Farmers in central and northern Alberta face a possibly late seeding season, the latest in a decade according to a local survey. Deep snow kept fields unworkable, but warmer weather raises hope for cleared ground. last year only eight percent was seeded by April 30 against a 10-year average of 35 percent.
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Calgary
Alberta
Finance Ministers to Discuss Western Province Finances
British Columbia Premier Pattullo and Finance Minister Dunning avoided definite steps on Dominion provincial financial relations after talks. They expect further discussions with western governments before any action. Dunning indicated conferences hinge on provincial legislature prorogation and ongoing communications with premiers continue.
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West
Ottawa
Dunning
T. D. Pattullo
British Columbia
Dominion
Cattle Export Rules Require Warble Fly Treatment
Canada imposes new export rule for cattle to England Wales and Scotland requiring treatment against warble fly between March 15 and June 30 each year. Treatments applied at tagging points under official supervision with a certificate issued.
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Ottawa
Canada
England
Wales
Scotland
Department of Agriculture
British Isles
Health of Animals Branch
Agriculture Department
Relief Camp Workers Seek Higher Pay Interview
A delegation of seven relief camp workers arrived seeking higher pay and increased privileges in provincial camps. They aimed to meet government officials and, if possible, Hon. W. W. Cross, minister in charge of relief.
France mobilizes 175000 troops along eastern border
Paris reports the government has ordered 175000 peace time soldiers, about half the army, kept under arms until talks on the Rhineland crisis conclude. Troops on the Maginot line and conscription levels are noted as key factors in sustaining France's security and prestige during Europe’s tense negotiations.
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Paris
Rhineland
Louis Felix Maurin
Maginot
Adolf Hitler
France
Andre Francois-Poncet
Berlin
Maginot Line
Europe
Defence Of India Warns Against Risky War Moves
Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode warned at the East India Association that defence of India must avoid unnecessary risks. He noted the Indian frontier is vital and in touch with evolving Russian threats, emphasizing that war between Britain and Russia is not imagined yet international situations shift quickly.
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Chetwode
London
India
Sir Philip Chetwode
East India Association
Philip
Russia
Ends First Session Credit Government Prorogued
The world s first social credit government prorogued its session on April 7 after a nine week sitting. Alberta lieutenant governor W L Walsh prorogued the house as the eighth legislature completed a nine week period adding 102 new statutes to the provincial list.
Resignation Tendered by Victoria Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant-Governor J. W. F. Johnson will resign to the British Columbia government. Premier Pattullo accepted the resignation announced at Government House. The resignation takes effect at the end of April, three months before the term would normally expire.
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Victoria.Il
J. W. F. Johnson
British Columbia
Pattullo
Government House
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M. Sarraut
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