Acreage Cut Plan Ready for Next Crop
Ottawa reports the Winnipeg Grain Exchange discussed with Prime Minister Bennett their cooperation on Canada's world wheat reduction plan. Bennett met officials, outlined steps to implement the agreement, and said the method would be ready for general consideration in time to apply to the next crop.
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Ottawa
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Prime Minster
Bennett
Canada
London
Sellers Dent
Sidney T. Smith
R. T Evans
Representaniv
Regina
Prairie
Calgary
Dominions Get Data on London Question of Irish separation discussed
The Irish Free State and British governments forwarded notes to all Dominions for their information with a possibility of imperial consultation if Eamon de Valera declares a republic. The exchange heightened tensions in Dublin and raised hopes of a general election on empire separation.
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London
Eng
Dublin
Ireland
Unigh Free
Spread of Oxford movement grows in Toronto and Dominion
London Samuelton, prominent in the Oxford group, said at a Westminster meeting that since four years ago the movement has spread across the Dominion with 159 groups in Toronto alone. He spoke at a special gathering noting rapid expansion and sustained activity.
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London
Eng
Oxford
Dominion
Toronto
Slamilton
Westminster
Roosevelt condemns mob violence in national speech
The article cites President Roosevelt denouncing lynching and mob violence while praising the new generation and urging government and churches to pursue a national goal. It notes recent lynchings in California Missouri and Maryland and contrasts officials who condone violence with his call for strong condemnation.
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Dent
Gore James Feiph
California
San Jose Calforna
Roosevelt
Missouri
Maryland
United States
Geneva Seeks Armament Control Plan Amid German Question
Delegates at Geneva press for direct talks and a controlled German rearmament as the key to resolving the crisis. A committee on armament control reports progress, urging spot checks in all nations and outlining likely difficulties without German participation. Direct Franco German negotiations proceed secretly, with outcome dependent on political accord between Paris and Berlin.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Germany
Burguin
Belgie
France
Four Die in Fire as Family Trapped at Doorstep
A family of six perished in a blaze that consumed their two room house. The mother Josie and father Harold died embracing their children, Betty nine and Buddy five, who survived. Fire origin undetermined and bodies found near the threshold.
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Betty
Nine
Buddy
Josie
Harold
Scholarships Awarded by Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
National executive committee meeting announces post graduate overseas scholarships. Recipients include Helen L Sorenson of the University of Alberta and Pritish Columbia BC University, Regina Saskatchewan Gerald Bates, William PR of British Columbia.
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Toronto
Imperial Order
Daughters of the Empire
Alberta
Helen L. Sorenson
Baversity of
Pritish Columbias
Univembia
Saskatchewan
Gerald Bates
Regina
University of Saskatchewan
Wiliam PR
Matthews Sworn Canadian Minister of National Revenue
Robert Charles Matthews, MP for Toronto Fast Centre, was sworn in as minister of national revenue replacing E Ryckman whose resignation due to ill health was accepted. Matthews immediately took charge at Rideau Hall and Connaught Building describing himself to staff.
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Wwno
Natonal Revenue
Dominion
Hon .B. Ryckman
Ottawa
Robert Charles Matthews
Toronto Fast Centre
National Revenue
E. Ryckman
Matthews
Ryckman
Rideau Hell
Mr Matthews
Connaught
Lindberghs Complete South Atlantic Flight in 16 Hours
Charles A. Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh landed in Natal Brazil at 3 10 pm local time after a 16 hour 10 minute crossing from Bathurst Gambia. The arrival drew a fiesta welcome as Natal closed streets and honoured Mrs Lindbergh as the first woman to fly solo across the South Atlantic.
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Lendberghs
Natal
Brazil
Charles A. Lindbergh
Anne Morrow
South Atlantic Ocean
Bathurst
Gambia
Africa
America
Cartwright
Labrador
Greenland
North Atlantic
Lindbergh
South Atlantic
Bushmen in Custody After Train Standoff in Ontario
About 35 strong workers seized a Canadian National Railways train in Mabeil district and were taken into custody by Ontario Provincial Police on vagrancy charges. Police attempted conciliation as the strikers refused to pay fares and forced workers to remain aboard until the train reached its destination where all were detained.
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Fort Wulam
Ontario
Mabeil
Canadian National Railways
Low Two Cent Fare Boosts British Rail Revenue
British railways keep the two cent per mile holiday fare due to strong revenue gains. Early in the year passenger receipts lagged by 15 million dollars from 1952, but a two cent rate spurred rapid recovery with a weekly revenue rise of 560 thousand dollars. The Southern Railway plans electrification of 60 additional miles between Brighton and Eastbourne at about ten million dollars.
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British Railways
Southern Railway
Brighton
Eastbourne
British War Secretary Rejects Recall of Irish Free State Representative
In the House of Lords Lord Hailsham opposed withdrawing the UK representative from the Irish Free State or imposing a tariff wall. He warned that breaking off relations is easier than reestablishing them and would not be satisfactory or helpful. The debate focused on the plight of British Loyalists in the Free State, and Lord Danesfort had urged withdrawal.
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London
Eng
Lord Marsham
House of Lords
United Kingdom
Unlucky Egyptian Squadron Flight to Egypt
A British aeroplane squadron with Egyptian officers faced severe weather on a long flight from England to Egypt. One plane crashed with the Egyptian officers killed, another landed injured. The squadron reached its destination after fighting through the odds.
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England
Egypt
New League of Nations Plan Emerges in Europe
Rome reports a radical reorganization proposal for the League of Nations. A “league within the league” could include United States, Russia, Germany, Japan, possibly Poland and Spain. The plan envisions three regional spheres led by Britain and France in Europe, Russia and Japan in Asia, and a combined American bloc.
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Rome
Italy
League of Germany
Associated Press
Rus
United States
London
Real Britain
Geneva
Russia
Germany
Japan
Poland
Spain
Europe
United Kingdom
France
Americas
Canada
Fighting Red Propaganda Entry Drives Across Canada
Ottawa reports a new drive by federal departments to curb red propaganda. Moscow Daily News and copies sent to Winnipeg and Montreal claim thousands are being mailed to Canadian readers. Customs and post office departments will reinforce barriers at ports to stop illegal imports by mail.
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Ottawa
Canada
Moscow Daily
Winnipeg
Montreal
Canadan
Th Customs Department
Canadian Mounte Police
Post Office Department
Customs
Canada Aligns Liquor Exports with US Rules
Ottawa notes Canada will conform to United States liquor export regulations. Customs will release bonded whiskey only with a certificate from an American consul. Canadian importers must secure a license before purchase and have invoices validated by the consul before warehouse release.
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Canada
Ottawa
United States
Washington
Explorer Ricard Byrd Welcomed by Wellington Officials
Rear Admiral Ricard E Byrd received a warm welcome in Wellington New Zealand as he plans to sail for the South Pole this week. Prime Minister G W Forbes and cabinet members greeted him warmly in formal ceremony.
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Explorer
Wellington
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