Why Canada's Trade Declines in 1983
Dominion Bureau of Statistics data show Canada’s exports and imports collapse since 1929, leaving trade one third of five years earlier. The piece links lower global demand, tariffs, and postwar self sufficiency to widespread unemployment, weak credit, and a pervasive mood of economic decline. The analysis argues that fear of war and protectionism worsened trade, hindering recovery efforts.
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Canaan
Dominon Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Europe
France
Germany
Italy
Russia
Canadians Endure Taxes and Demand Fiscal Prudence
The Kitchener Record notes Canadians accept higher taxes to strengthen the nation's finances. They will pay their share, scrutinize government spending, and reject extravagance or political maneuvering that wastes public funds, citing the Rhodes budget as painful but necessary.
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Jack Canuck
Jain Bull
John Bull
Dians
Ike John Bull
Kitchener
Cattle Exports From Canada Rise to Britain in 1993
The article notes active shipments of live cattle from Canada to Britain, calling the meat roast beef of Old England. From January 1 to March 23, 1993, 7,563 head were exported to British ports, up 7,454 from the same period in 1932. With St. Lawrence navigation opening, heavy Montreal shipments are expected to meet Britain orders.
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Canada
Dominion
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Britain
Eckener Links Akron Crash to Structural Break
Dirigible expert Dr Hugo Eckener rejects storm theory and says reports indicate the crash came from a break in the airplane carrier room. He notes that the room holding fighting planes was a weak point in the Akron's frame, following New York reports blaming broken ribs in the airship.
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Eckener
Akron
Hugo Eckener
New York
Unbreakable milk bottle developed in Pittsburg
A wax like material called opax impregnates a one piece cellulose bottle molded as standard half pint pint or quart glass containers. The bottle resists water and lactic acid, does not soften under long exposure, and can pass through existing filling and capping machines.
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Pittsburg
Rediscovery of varnish secrets myth claimed by Italian maker
Dr. Ferruccio Zanier of Trieste claims to have rediscovered the ancient varnish process used by premier violin makers. He asserts a plant resin from Persia formed the base of the secret varnish responsible for the instruments’ deadening and sweetening tone.
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Ferruccio Zanier
Trieste
Italy
Persia
Flying Squad Arrests Totaled 600 in Last Year
Record shows Scotland Yard Flying Squad made 600 arrests last year in 450 cages. Prisoners described as violent, 150 carried firearms. Squad strength stated as under forty.
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Flying Squad
Scotland Yard
Growth of Farm Settlements by Canadian Provinces and Railways
Between 1930 and 1933 major land settlement occurred in Canada with 53 663 persons from 10 families placed on farms, plus 23 253 single men, totaling 76 918 placed. Quebec directed 5 694 families in 1931 and Alberta granted 19 223 homesteads across 1930–1932. Other provinces pursued similar moves alongside federal efforts.
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Canadian Government
Department of Immigration and Colonization
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Quebec
Alberta
Taxes Heavy Top Figures From San Francisco Paper
A San Francisco paper presents startling tax figures for 1932. It claims tax money at 15 dollars weekly relief rate could employ 17,948,711 men for a year, while military costs equal less than three weeks of taxes. It notes an average 500 dollar family tax burden and argues total taxes could pay off all farm mortgages and still fund huge sums for farmers, manufacturers, and canal projects.
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San Francisco
Army
Navy
Air Force
Panama Canals
London to celebrate Enjoyment Week with fireworks display
Lord Mayor announces Enjoyment Week in London from May 27 to June 3 with general rejoicings and a grand fireworks display on the King's birthday. The aim is to lift spirits, boost tourism, and include a pageant procession and gala demonstration. Small towns may share bright sunsets, the Lord Mayor notes.
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London
Gilbert
Delayed Patent Cost Inventor of Moving Picture Dearly
The Sur office notes Jean A Le Roy, inventor of the motion picture projection machine, died penniless after failing to patent his invention in time. He lost millions to others who secured profits he deserved, living his last years in poverty reliant on friends. He first publicly exhibited moving pictures in 1894 but admitted he failed to patent because he underestimated his creation and knew little of patent law.
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Sur
Jean A. le Roy
le Roy
LeRoy
Ziv
New York
Mystifying Magic Delights York Audience at Benet Show
An New York theatre audience witnessed a bizarre benfit show by the Society of American Magicians. A woman reportedly burned to death before spectators eyes while a skull posed questions. A derby hat became a pancake batter mixing bowl and then produced six hot pancakes. Joe Kelso performed the derby hat trick stealing the show.
Nuts successfully grown in the Okanagan Valley BC
In the Okanagan Valley British Columbia chestnuts almonds filberts walnuts pecans and other nut varieties have been successfully grown according to local agricultural reports. The development signals a diverse nut production potential for the region.
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Okanagan Valley
British Columbia
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