General Budget Reactions From Vancouver Markets
Toronto officials signaled broad approval of a budget plan as discussions focused on a proposed 10 per cent tax on gold and related mining interests. Experts foresaw treasury gains, while concerns emerged about effects on mining activity and consumer costs. Sugar and alcohol measures drew mixed reactions from wholesalers bakers and winery interests, with anticipated shifts in prices and demand. Farm debt relief and mortgage financing proposals were noted, alongside cautious remarks from Sir John Aird on potential rate impacts.
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EN. Rhodes
DoMinion
Vancouver
the Stock Exchange
Stewart McClenaghan
14Juor Control Board of
Ontario
Tireccion
Fuid
Quebec to Adopt Saskatchewan Tuberculosis Fight Lines
Quebec plans to use Saskatchewan style methods to combat tuberculosis. Anti tuberculosis societies prepare for the Canadian Anti Tuberculosis Society Association convention. J J McGurran, Saskatchewan commission member, was asked to attend the meeting.
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Saskatchewan
Montreal
Quebec
Ant Tuberculos's Society Association
J.J. McGurran
Skatchewan Commission
Impasse in Resources Talks Delays Dysart Commission
Ottawa and Saskatchewan reached a stalemate over the $250 million natural resources dispute just before the Dysart royal commission. The house adjourned until May 14 to allow federal departments to prepare further evidence for the case.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Relief Conference Adopts Prairie Food Quotas Plan
A relief administration conference in the prairie provinces discussed uniform food allowances and the back to the land movement. Hon. J. A. Merkley said the study of quotas shows British Columbia sits differently as an industrial area. Officials from Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia attended, noting the old agreement expired March 31 and a similar Ottawa backed percentage is hoped for in a new accord.
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AC Relief Administration
Prairie Provinces
J. A. Merkley
Saskatowan
Rmietag
British
Colmbia
Merkley
Weare
Ottawa
L. W. Griffith
British Columbia
Winnipeg
W. R. Clubb
A. MacNamara
Saskatchewan
Thomas M. Molloy
Alberta
L. McPhirson
Walter Smitten
Prohibit Smoke Screens Ottawa Tightens Import Rules
The Department of National Revenue bans import of smoke screen apparatus for use on micro vehicles and watercraft after Royal Canadian Mounted Police requests. Police report smuggling pursuits hindered by these devices as offenders escaped using smoke screens. The measure aims to curb such evasion and aid law enforcement nationwide.
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Ottawa
Department of National Revenue
Civic Authority
Nto Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Graceful Gesture: Ottawa Grants Harp Imports Tax Free
Finance Minister Rhodes last year cut tariffs on bag pipes and now extends a similar move to harps for Ireland. The action followed praise from Scottish Canadians who said the policy would promote music studies in Canada. Harpists have yet to respond.
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Ottawa
EN. Rhodes
Lower Tariffs Ottawa Budget Revisions Selected
The budget outlines 72 tariff changes with 24 reductions across all tariffs 18 reductions under British preferential lists 13 reductions under intermediate and general categories 2 increases in intermediate and general 1 increase for all tariffs and 17 items clarify wording only.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Bill Tightens Dairy Product Rules
Dominion regulations extend restrictions on butter substitutes and empower agriculture inspectors to seize nonconforming dairy products. The bill increases penalties for violations and was passed by the House of Commons, extending regulatory scope.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Department of Agriculture
Attempted Train Wreck on Canadian National Line
A train bound for Calgary ran into obstructions placed on the track one mile west of Vanscoy water tank. Engineers applied emergency brakes just in time. no locomotive damage though a tie was broken. RCMP and Canadian National investigators pursue leads.
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Canadian National
Saskatoon
Canadian National Railways
Vanscoy
Calgary
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ottawa Introduces Gold Tax Tied to World Prices
The budget reveals a 10 percent tax on gold payable on delivery or export with a minimum of 30 dollars per ounce. Finance Minister E Rhodes says revenue loss from sugar tax cuts will be offset by gold tax, Canada’s gold output expected near 3 million ounces this year, potentially boosting treasury by 7 to 10 million dollars depending on price.
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Ottawa
E. Rhodes
Canada
Buckle urges interest reduction to aid agriculture
Saskatchewan minister W C Buckle urged reducing public and private debt interest before parliamentary probe into price spreads and mass buying. He said drastic cuts would lift a heavy burden on agriculture, enable tax cuts, and quickly benefit industry and farming. He urged a Dominion commission with producer representation to investigate livestock marketing, presenting a Saskatchewan legislative resolution in support.
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Ottawa
W. C. Buckle
Saskatchewan
Stevens
Dominion Commission
Buckle
Salt Lake speed course eyed for Campbell attempt
William F. Sturm, Campbell’s American representative, said Great Salt Lake areas meet requirements for the next sumers speed board test. The junior chamber of commerce vowed to raise 10 000 dollars to cover expenses. Singapore flyer Tucker, prohibited by the Netherlands from photographing the Dutch East Indies route, plans to return to London.
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Utah
Sir Malcolm Campbell
Salt Lake City
William F. Sturm
Malcolm Campbell
Speed Board
Chamber of Commerce
Singapore
Great Britain
Australia
Netherland
Dutch East Indies
London
Dairy Prices Outlook Promising for Canada
Saskatoon reports J. A. Caulder of the Dairy Corporation of Canada, based in Toronto, believes dairy prices remain heartened by winter stability, forecasting good production this year and prices nearer normal than other farming sectors. Improved prices across commodities noted.
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Saskatoon
J. A. Caulder
Toronto
Dairy Corporation of Canada
Radio control debate in Canada calls for company takeover
Ottawa heard a Commons radio committee debate proposing Major Gladstone Murray of the BBC be brought to Canada to head national broadcasting. G A Green cited Murray’s dominion survey and private political report to Premier Bennett, arguing a five member salary free board should negotiate Murray’s entry and a company operate all stations and staff.
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Ottawa
Gladstone Murray
British Broadcasting Corporation
Canada
How. of Commons
G. A. Green
Montreal
Murra
R Bennett
Greer
Radio In
Bennett
Major Murray
Raymond Morand
Radio Commission
Commission
Paris charges Trotzky plotted revolt in France
Authorities allege Leon Trotzky issued a manifesto calling for an armed workers militia and declare war on the existing order. Exiled Red Army leader hunted for a refuge as police press him to leave his Barbizon villa amid threats to life.
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Paris
Leon Trotzky
France
Red Army
Trotzky
Barbizon
Spot On Planet Portland Astronomer Tracks Jovian Spot
Portland astronomer A V Goddard notes a bright spot on Jupiter that drifts across the planet roughly every three hours each night. Using a 16 inch telescope he watches the phenomenon closely but cannot explain its origin.
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Portland
Ore
Jupiter
A. V. Goddart
Goddard
Calgary Board of Trade Backs Air Mail Deal
Calgary Board of Trade council wired Prime Minister R. B. Bennett in support of the Winnipeg Board of Trade resolution to award air mail contracts to Canadian Airways Limited. The move signals cross provincial backing for a national air mail service expansion.
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Calgary
Calegary Board of Trade
R. B. Bennett
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Canadian Airways, Limited
United Palestine Appeal Receives Manitoba Donation Total
United Palestine has raised $64,000 from eastern Canada Halifax to date. Winnipeg contributions reached $2,000 through the United Palestine appeal. Returns from Winnipeg to the Pacific coast remain unavailable.
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United Palestine
Montreal
Canada
Halifax
Winnipeg
United Palestine Appeal
Pacific Coast
Ruling On Annuities Tax in Alberta Appeal
Chief Justice Frank Ford upheld Dr. J S McEachran's appeal against the Alberta income tax department, ruling that any one quarter Dominion government annuities are subject to income tax. The decision clarifies tax treatment for annuities under provincial law.
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Calgary
Frank Ford
J. S McEachran
Alberta Income Tax Department
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