Change Urged in U S Radio Broadcasting
Ottawa Ontario report on U S educational associations pushing drastic radio revamp. Dr J E Morgan of Washington testified before the parliamentary committee that radio channels should be set aside for educational use under public ownership, free of commercial advertising. He criticized the weak Federal Radio Commission and noted a U S Congress commission studying Canada’s system. He warned of a powerful monopoly spending a million dollars yearly to influence radio in private hands.
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United Sates
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Washington, D.C
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The
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National Committee On
Federal Radio Commission
Act of Congress
T Ness
United States Congress
United States
Congress
Raci
Countries to Exhibit at Regina World's Grain Exhibition
J am Mooney and E B Gass addressed Yorkton Board of Trade urging regional enthusiasm for the 1933 World's Grain Exhibition in Regina. Mooney said over 30 countries planned exhibits, expecting at least 50, and Gass urged Saskatchewan to enter at least 10 000 exhibits across towns and farms in the Yorkton district.
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Regina
Coon
J. Am. Mooney
E. B. Gass
Board of Trade
Yorkton
Mooney
Gass
Saskatchewan
Signs of Co Operation Spirit in Vancouver Church Meeting
Dr H D Chown former Methodist leader addressed the Vancouver Presbytery urging cooperative action over revolution. He praised cooperation between owners and workers and noted stock ownership by employees and similar moves as signs of better relations between capital and labor in Vancouver BC.
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Capital and Labor
Vancouver
8. D. Chown
Methodist Church In
Canada
Italy backs broad disarmament move at World Conference
Dino Grandi, Italian minister, urged abolition of tanks, heavy artillery and gas warfare at the World Disarmament Conference. He supported extending the plan to ban battleships, aeroplane carriers and bombing aircraft, aligning with U S disarmament proposals.
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Jerome Min Ister
Dino Grandi
Italy
United States
Protect Bay Route Tations Calmed Regard To Churchill Outlet
In Ottawa, Stitt urged that underwriters could block Hudson Bay traffic. He argued Hudson Bay and Straits now have navigation aids and must not be jeopardized by railway development. Shippers pressed the railway to adjust freight rates to protect future growth.
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Churchill
Ottawa
Hudson Bay
BOM
Stitt
Nelson
House of Commons
Strats
Wrehill
Naturalization Papers Needed for Winnipeg Rail Shops
Foreign-born workers at Fort Rouge and Transcona railway shops must prove Canadian citizenship. A committee headed by A. F E Moore examined their naturalization papers, targeting a new basis to dismiss employees unable to show citizenship. Moore announced the plan after a conference with Henry Thornton and RJ Manion.
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Manitoba
Fort Rouge
Transcona
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Chaiman
Canadian Legion
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Moore
Ulster Leaders Vow No Flinch to British Empire
Viscount Craigavon told a Unionist audience that Ulster will stay true to Britain in the face of controversy with Ireland. A resolution expressing unwavering loyalty to the King and commitment to remain within the British Empire was adopted by the meeting.
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Northern Ireland
Viscount Craigavon
Great Britain
Ulster
United Kingdom
Britain
Empire
Vister
Canada tourism gains estimated at 250 million in 1931
Ottawa reports total tourist expenditures in Canada during 1931 at 250,776,000 dollars, up 29,000,000 from 1930. Oceanport arrivals spent 12,018,000. U S visitors by motor 188,129,000. other U S visitors 50,629,000. Canadians abroad spent 76,452,000. down about 25,000,000 from 1930.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Discount Plan Aids Farmers At Jaccey Harris Toronto
Jaccey Harris Implement Company announces a ten percent discount to farmers on outstanding debts and on all new purchases of implements. The offer applies to payments due by next November to ease liquidation of existing indebtedness and fund ahead for the new season.
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Toronto
Jaccey-Harris Implement Company
Governor General to attend convocation at Bishop's University
The Governor General will visit Bishop's University Lennonville for the annual convocation on Thursday June 16. He will receive the Doctor of Civil Law Honoris Causa, conferred by Chancellor FE Meraitn at the ceremony.
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Lefe
Bessborogh
Bshop's University
Lennonville
Prominent Visitor Gilbert Carmichael Arrives in America
Gilbert Carmichael, official of Scotland Yard, arrived in the United States amid rumors he was here to probe the Lindbergh kidnapping. He denied the reports and said he will study traffic in American cities.
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Gilbert Carmichael
Scotland Yard
United States
Sunday Cinemas In England Bi To Legalize Sunday Ketwe Shows Passes Second Reading
A bill to legalize Sunday motion picture shows passed second reading in the House of Commons by 235 to 217 after a lengthy debate. Sabbatarian opponents launched a campaign and sent postcards predicting divine punishment for supporters. The measure would permit Sunday screenings in London and other cities, pending passage of further readings and eventual implementation after October 7 unless additional steps are taken.
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London
Eng
House Commons
Canadian Horticultural Council to aid Saskatchewan seed drive
The Canadian Horticultural Council plans to collect flower seeds in the east for distribution to residents of southern Saskatchewan amid last year’s crop drought. Women's institutes and horticultural societies in eastern Canada will donate seeds, distributed by the Saskatchewan relief commission with council cooperation. F.C. Nunnick announced the Beauty Car campaign distribution plan.
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Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Canadian Horticultural Council
Canada
Saskatchewan Relief Commission
Horticultural Council
F.C. Nunnick
More Foreign Wheat Allowed In Italian Flour Mix
Rome eases flour mixing limits by decree. Beginning April 28, northern and central millers may use 60 percent imported grain, southern and insular regions 85 percent. Previously 40 and 60 percent, the policy aligns with growing Canadian wheat demand as Italy relaxes restrictions to spur home wheat use. Ottawa anticipates increased Italian purchases of Canadian wheat as domestic supply tightens.
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Rome
Italy
Ottawa
Resigns Seat In Commons Ottawa Dr George B Jone resigns
Dr George B Jone former Conservative Minister of Labour and NB legislator resigns his House of Commons seat for Royal NB after a contravention of the House of Commons act tied to Jones Bros Apoloiqui NB supplying medical goods on orders of the Indian medical director The firm is unincorporated and not run by Jone personally The goods were supplied from Calgary Alberta Alberta coal miners oppose wage cuts with a union vote showing strong support for a general strike if pay is cut
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George B. Jone
New Brunswick
House of Commons
Royal
Jones
Speaker Black
Jones Bros. Apoloqui
Calgary
Alberta
Mine Workers’ Union of Canada
Manitoba Lieutenant Governor Gives Royal Assent to Six Bills
In Winnipeg Lieutenant Governor J. D. McGregor granted royal assent to six bills this session. He took up duties after a leave of absence caused by a severe illness and appeared freely at the legislative chamber to confirm the measures.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
J. D. McGregor
Memorial push for 1 cent grain rate to Maritimes
Ottawa memorial seeks 19.34 cents per 100 pounds grain from Great Lakes to Saint John and Halifax, urging one cent Maritime differential under the Transcontinental Act. Conservatives and senators sign as government considered. The railway board set 18.34 cents to Quebec port. memorial asks not to refile and pleads for swift action.
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Lakes
Saint John
Halifax
Ma Mes
Hi If
Transportation Commission
Maritime Boants
Maritime
Quebec
Board of Railway Commissioners
Great Lakes
Railway Commission
Quebec Port
Aid For Farmers Advocates Bonusing System To Encourage Mixed Farming
Ottawa discussions on Rhodes budget feature Earl Rowe proposing targeted bonuses to mixed farming products. Two cents per pound for bacon and live beef, one cent for cheese, three cents a dozen for eggs. He argues the plan could boost exports and home demand without heavy national cost, likening it to earlier boosts for coal iron and steel. JL Brown counters the need to rehabilitate farmers and define farming as a fulfilling, educated occupation rather than mere subsistence work.
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Ottawa
Ont-Earl Rowe
Dufferin-Simcoe
Joda
Canada
Rowe
Disband Hitler Army Government To End Nazi Activities
Germany orders Adolf Hitler to dissolve his 400000 strong Nazi shock troops and halt terrorizing acts. President Hindenburg signs an emergency decree prompting police nationwide to raid Nazi headquarters and seize war materials and propaganda.
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Paul von Hindenburg
Business advisers to join UK delegation for Imperial Conference
The proposal for business advisers to accompany the United Kingdom delegation to the Imperial Economic Conference in Ottawa was welcomed by most Dominion governments. J H Thomas announced in the House of Commons that he invited industrial associations to propose elected advisers, aiming to strengthen the delegation’s input.
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United Kingdom
London
Eng
Ottawa
J. H. Thomas
House of Commons
Thomas
Japan Orders 4,000 Military Ts for Germany Delivery
Japan orders 4,000 military items for delivery in Germany next summer. No further details on recipients or purpose are provided in the fragment.
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Germany
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