Changes in Radio Control in Ottawa Signal Broad Overhaul
Ottawa plans a parliamentary inquiry into the radio commission for the last election and a draft law that would abolish the three man commission for an honorary seven member panel with a strong general manager. Debate centers on whether the national network should be the commission focus or whether wave length control and private stations should be regulated by a department. The bill likely goes to a committee for full inquiry.
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Radio Commission
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National Commission
Department of Communications
New Commission
Staions
Oil sanctions would curb Italy if US exports kept normal
Geneva reports a League of Nations committee says oil sanctions against Italy would be effective if the United States limits exports to pre 1935 levels. A universal embargo could take about three weeks to work, but if imposed by league states alone it would mainly raise petroleum costs and hinder purchases.
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U.S
Geneva
Italy
League of Nations
United States
Textile Inquiry Postponed Hearings In Ottawa Commission
The Turgeon commission to probe the textile industry has not fixed a date for opening hearings. Chief counsel J. C. McRuer of Toronto and Justice W. F. A. Turgeon of Saskatchewan lead the inquiry after the Sherbrooke rayon plant shutdown, with preliminary Ottawa preparations under way. In Aix-en-Province France three men charged with King Alexander of Yugoslavia and Louis Barthou’s assassination were sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Turgeon Commission
J. C. McRuer
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Saskatchewan Appeal Court
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Aix-En-Province
France
Alexander
Yugoslavia
Louis Barthou
Forage Crops Emphasized at Alberta Dairy Meet
H A Craig deputy minister of agriculture urged growing more forage and grass crops to stabilize Alberta farming. E A Howes spoke on Young Men in Agriculture Today, while A C Fraser reviewed the National Dairy Council’s 1935 activities. Craig cited 25,000,000 acres seeded to grass in the US as a model for Alberta farmers and noted Creeping Red Festure grew well for grazing though less palatable.
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H. A. Craig
Alberta Dairymen's Association
E. A. Howes
University of Alberta
National Dairy Council
A. C. Fraser
Ottawa
United States
Craig
Britain Ready For Air Attacks Says Admiralty
The admiralty reports progress on anti aircraft and modern defence against air attacks. Viscount Monee tells the House of Lords that large scale manoeuvres have highlighted the need for improved battleship weapons and vertical firing guns. He stresses no country is abolishing capital ships despite air threats and notes ongoing advancements in coastal and aerial defence.
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Viscount Monee
Amiraty
Nad
Munsell Ward
Cramlawerntt Gene” Cmekated
Lord Mosel
Alberta Government Eyes 15 Million Phone System Sale
Hon. W. A. Fallows, minister of railways and telephones, says Alberta has received and may accept an offer from New York or British financial interests for the provincial telephone system valued at 15 million dollars. A recent eastern engineers survey praised the Calgary exchange and department accounting. The minister expects an offer and doubts a lower price would be entertained.
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Fdmonton
New York
W. A. Fallows
Calgary Exchange
Alberta toMake Boxing Day a Public Holiday
A bill before Alberta's legislature amends the Interpretation Act to establish Boxing Day as a public holiday. The measure, already given first reading, would add a double holiday the day after Christmas, expanding official recognition of the festive observance.
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Eamonton
Alberta
Ex-service men pilgrimage to Vimy Ridge set for July
Brig Gen. Alex Ross Dominion president of the Canadian Legion announces 3600 registrants for a pilgrimage to Vimy Ridge in July. Deadline is one month away and no applications will be accepted after March 12 due to vessel assignment constraints.
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Canadian Legion
Vimy Ridge
Alex Ross
Dominion
Eden warns Argentina over Falkland stamps in Commons reply
London notes Falkland Islands remain British territory. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told Parliament that Britain warned Argentina that printing stamps asserting the islands as Argentine property would harm bilateral relations.
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Falkland Islands
House of Commons
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Argentina
Briton vows to abolish Mui Tsai system in Hong Kong
In parliament J H Thomas renewed Britain's promise to end the Mui Tsai slavery system in Hong Kong. Labour MP Graham White pressed for government action after a committee report exposed unsatisfactory conditions. Thomas said he would await crown colony administration recommendations before acting, though earlier promises to abolish the practice were made years ago.
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Hongkong
London
J. H. Thomas
House of Commons
Britain
Hongong
Graham White
Committee of Investigation
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Will Retain Colonie Britain Not Handing Over Any Part Of Empire To Foreign Powers
In the House of Commons J H Thomas stated Britain has not considered handing over colonies or territories under mandate. Cheers followed the pledge as government benches backed the claim during questions from Conservative and Liberal MPs. Edmonton Alberta Cattle Breeders Association formed to promote dairy breeding with T H Howes named provisional chairman and six directors representing six cattle types. Ottawa government increased the book of remembrance appropriation by 2500 to stand in the memorial chamber altar. total now 8000.
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London
J. H.thomas
House of Commons
Thomas
Dominions
Edmonton
Alberta Cattle Breeders’ Association
T. H. Howes
Ottawa
Riddell oil sanctions plan repudiated by Canada
Ottawa reports Prime Minister King stating the Ottawa government did not endorse W A Riddell s oil sanction proposal for Italy at Geneva in November. King explained Riddell acted as an individual and Canada repudiated the plan to avoid a wider European war.
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Europe
Riddell
Geneva
King
House of Commons
W. A. Riddell
League
Italy
Canada
Dr. Riddell
Samuel Hoare
Sir Samuel
Mr. Lapointe
Germany tightens grip as Gestapo given total authority
Hitler’s secret police were made all-powerful in the Reich by a decree ordering all administrative officials to obey Gestapo orders. Power centralizes in Air Minister Hermann Goering who heads the force, with district governors to follow directives from the secret police. The measure tightens ties between the Nazi state’s civil administration and its security apparatus. Ottawa also reports a $500 increase in Jack Miner’s wildlife grant to aid geese conservation, from $3,500 to $4,000, in the House of Commons estimates.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Gestapo
Reich
Secree
Air
Hermann Whelm Goesing
Germany
Ottawa
Jack Miner
Dominion
House of Commons
Woman Senator Refuses to Stand for Minute of Silence
A female senator in the Irish Free State senate refused to stand during a minute of silence in sympathy for the royal family after King George V's death. The woman is the widow of Thomas Clarke, who with his brother Edward was executed following the 1916 uprising.
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George V
Thomas Clarke
Edward
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