Reforms to Relieve Plight of Farmers Convention Outcome
In Toronto the UFO delegates adopted a farmers reform platform aligned with cooperative and public finance ideals. The plan calls for a central bank, a national investment board, high income and inheritance taxes, and confiscation of large estates on death. Debate focused on import export boards, with tariffs approved by a narrow margin.
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National Investment Control Board
Import and Export Boards
UFO
British Empire League Urges Navy Emphasis to Safeguard Ocean Routes
The British Empire League in the House of Lords called for a larger navy to protect sea lanes and counter rivals. Amery warned against overreliance on air power, stressing Britain's need to defend its ocean highways or face collapse within six months. A second resolution urged government review of the merchant navy. In Edmonton, Edward A. Forme, 21, received 60 days for carrying a firearm without a permit.
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Fatial
London
Eng
British Empire League
House of Lords
LS. Amery
Britain
British Isles
Fadmonton
Alberta
Edmonton
Edward A. Formoe
Fi ward Astley-Rushton Named Reserve Fleet Commander
London England vice admiral Fi ward Astley-Rushton has been appointed commander in chief of the Reserve Fleet in succession to vice admiral William Munro Kerr. The appointment takes effect from April 24.
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London
Eng
Fi Ward Astley-Rushton
William Munro Kerr
No Court Session In Brandon As Docket Empty
The King's bench non jury session in Brandon Manitoba was not held on schedule for the first time in years. The Winnipeg chief justice was told there were no cases on the dockets and no judge attended.
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Brandon
Man
King’s Bench
Winnipeg
Soldiers Drowned In Yangtze Collision Near Kiuklang
A military launch carrying about 150 soldiers was rammed by a river steamer on the Yangtze near Kiuklang Kiangsi province. Fifty soldiers are reported drowned in the disaster.
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Shanghai
Yangtze
Kiuklang
Kiangsi
Stowaway Youths Detected on Byrd Antarctic Voyage
Reported incident notes New Zealand youths found stowing ropes aboard Admiral Byrd’s vessel during a voyage to the South Pole. They were discovered after hours of hidden activity aboard the mail boat. Byrd ordered duty checks as the ship faced overcrowding and extended travel time.
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Admiral Byrd
Byrd
New Zealand
South Pole
Wellington
Richart
Christmas Relief: Camp Men Get Early Pay Before Holidays
The National Defence Department relief camps for single unemployed men in Ottawa will pay December earnings of 20 cents a day in two installments, with about four to five days before Christmas for the first payment and the balance on December 20. About 180 camps operate across the country, serving roughly 5,000 men. transportation for a Christmas day excursion is at each man’s own expense.
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Ottawa
Ont
National Defence Department
Christma
World Police Plan Debated in London House of Commons
In London a Commons debate united Liberal G L Mander Conservative J Spear and Labour C R Attlee for an international police force under the League of Nations. Captain Anthony Eden opposed the idea saying an international air force would be impractical and rejected the notion of international bombs.
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London
Eng
House of Commone
G. L. M. Mander
League of Nations
J. Spear
Conservates
CR. Attlee
Labor
Anthony Eden
Smithereens
Free State loan shortfall under De Valera aims
The Irish Free State failed to fully subscribe to a $30,000,000 loan in London, contrasting with other Empire issuers. Last minute receipts included $300,000 via Free State courts, $250,000 from Galway, $70,000 from Cardinal McRory, and other subscriptions, leaving total far below de Valera’s hoped total.
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de Valera
London
Eng
Canada
Empire
Eamon de Valera
Former Buckingham Palace Official Sir Edward Wallngton Dies
Sir Edward William Wallngton, a Buckingham Palace court official for 30 years and treasurer to Queen Mary from 1919 to last year, has died at age 19 years. He managed the Queen's charitable benefactions and was a trusted royal confidant amid half a century of service. He was a bachelor.
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Queen Mary
London
Eng
Buckingham Palace
Edward William Wallngton
Sir Edward
Weston Canada Association to Meet in Winnipeg
The Weston Canada Association of Exhibitions will meet in Winnipeg on Monday January 15 for a two day session to set attractions for the 1934 exhibition. Officials P. W. Abbott and A. M. McIntyre will discuss racing purses and midway show contracts for the fair circuit.
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Winnipeg
Joon Sask
Weston Canada Association of Exhibitions
Monda
P. W. Abbott
Fumonton
Assoction
Saskatoon
A. M. McIntyre
Vic
8. W. Johns
Canada Cattle Declared Healthiest by Minister of Agriculture
Hon. Robert Weir announces that Canadian cattle have been the healthiest on the market over the last quarter century. The claim follows a statement by JW Dulanty, Irish Free State commissioner in London, who said Irish cattle could be among the least diseased in the world.
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Ottawa
Robert Weir
JW. Dulanty
Irish Free State
London
Dulanty
Trish Free State
Prisoners Transferred by Air in Quebec Jail Break
Four General Airways pilots were sworn in as special constables to fly prisoners from Rouyn to Ville Marie in a 60 mile snowbound run. Prisoners, mostly Strling bus workers, were moved amid a light storm as Rouyn riot conditions strained local facilities and the new jail quickly filled with those eager to escape the air ordeal.
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Vile Mare
Que
Ja. Faciiies
Rouyn
General Airways
Bandits Loot Unity Trust Bank in Chicago Invasion
A group of seven armed men invaded Unity Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago, overpowered five, and smashed 99 of 385 safety deposit boxes. They escaped with several thousand dollars in loot. Bank officials, now in receivership, cannot yet determine total securities and jewelry taken, fearing losses may reach $30,000. One robber used a wireless receiver to intercept police calls to avoid surprise.
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Chicago
Unity Trust and Savings Bank
European leaders warn as Mussolini hardens stance
Mussolini signals Italy may quit the League of Nations while Hitler presses for a Reich army of 30 000 and a strong air force. Litvinoff says Europe is in immediate danger of war as Tyrrell and Francois-Poncet rush to consult in London and Paris.
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Italy
Germany
Japan
League of Nations
Maxim Litvinoff
Mussolini
Rome
Europe
Hitler
Lord Tyrrell
France
London
M. Francois-Poncet
Paris
Saar
Alsace
World Wheat Price Proposal Faces Interest Gap
London reports the Franco German plan for a worldwide fixed wheat price meets lukewarm reception from exporters who fear government enforcement hurdles. Edmonton notes champion grower Herman Trelle proposes restricting low grade wheat areas and standardizing exports to raise quality and control volumes.
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London. Eng
International Wheat Marketing Committee
Edmonton
Alberta
Herman Trelle
Wembley
A.t
Trelle
Cada
Spanish Revolt Flares in Madrid Amid National Strike
The weeklong uprising in Spain prompted brutal crackdowns as police seized arms and jailed suspected rebels. Reports say over 100 killed nationwide while arrests included four women at an Aranda Street stronghold. Street fighting persisted and Extremists threatened Premier Martinez as talks of cabinet resignation continued. Former premier Serrano was expected to form a new government after resigning in October.
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Madrid
Spain
Ben
Aranda
Gijon
Dego Martinez Anncu
Alejandro Serrous
Northern Sea Route Saves Livestock Shipping Costs
J. C. Hackney of the Saskatchewan Operative Livestock Producers urges Churchill stock pens to enable livestock shipped to England via Port Churchill, claiming a $4.37 saving per head versus Montreal routes. Board of Trade backs the plan and will press government for construction.
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Churchill
Saskatoon
Sask
England
Port Churchill
Montreal
J. C. Hackney
Saskatchewan ¢ Operative Livestock Producers
Board of Trace
Council of the
Board of Trade
Pirates Sentenced in Punjab Bomb Plot Trial
The trial of 21 men accused of planning to blow up a vice regal train in 1930 and other conspiracies in Punjab ended with two brothers sentenced for life. Eleven others received long terms, and five were acquitted.
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Lefore
India
Punjab
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