Britain Rebuilds Confidence After Economic Crisis
Britain faces the new year with cautious optimism as it reports a recovery from near financial ruin. The government reformed debt through a large amortization plan and tax measures, abandoned free trade, and signed trade deals with the Commonwealth and other nations. Credit is restored and unemployment has fallen, with industrial output near prewar levels as of mid-1920s data.
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Car Radio Licenses Sly One License Needed on Home Radio
Ottawa announces a new license rule for next year allowing one holder to operate a radio set in a home and in a personal automobile without extra fee. The measure, stated by Minister Alfred Durarieau, clarifies that automobile sets require the home license holder and do not remove overall license restrictions.
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Alfred Durarieau
Autile
Increase in Savings at Royal Bank of Canada Listed
Montreal reports Canadians saving more money as the Royal Bank of Canada releases its annual financial statement for the year ended November 20. It shows an increase of over 18 million dollars in savings and demand deposits, with interest deposits totaling 450,463,265 and deposits not bearing interest at 29,694.
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Sympathy From Britain Expresses France Train Disaster Loss
The British Government sent condolences to President Lebrun of France after the Lagny train disaster that killed 109. Through the British ambassador in Paris, the message conveyed sympathy. In Brighton England every policeman has been issued a pocket radio set.
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England
Employment Gain Maintains Ottawa Momentum in December
A government statement by Hon H. H. Stevens reports December 1 unemployment at 60,4868, up from 845,783 on November 1. The Dommon Bureau index rose to 91.3, eight straight months of gains. Forty-two firms added about 147,200 staff, with construction leading a 15,700 job increase and retail and lodging also contributing.
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Dommon Bureau of Statistics
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Train wreck averted near Wessex by section man
A broken rail near Wessex five miles south of Carstairs Alberta threatened a Calgary to Forton holiday train. The section man flagged the line before the Canadian Pacific Railway dispatch arrived. Emergency brakes stopped the key train short of the snapped rail.
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Railway Accidents in October Reported Ottawa Board
Ottawa Ont railway accidents totaled 19 deaths and 217 injuries reported to the Board of Railway Commissioners for October. Of the 186 rail accidents, 28 occurred at highway crossings. Two railway employees died, 17 others were killed or injured, with no passengers among the fatalities. One passenger was injured, and 149 employees and others sustained injuries.
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Ottawa
Board of Raiway Commissioners
Canadiana Railways Chief Predicts Recovery in New Year
Montren and J Stungerford, executives of the Canadiana National Tabwaya, report a year-end message forecasting that 1983 closes with signs the depression has bottomed. They expect improved business conditions to boost traffic and substantially increase earnings for the national railway system in the coming year.
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J Stungerford
Sugar Industry Drive in Free State Boosts Factory Contracts
In Dublin Treland the campaign to build a sugar industry gains momentum as contracts totaling nearly $10,000,000 for new beet sugar factories are awarded. Three new plants planned at Malow with Thurles and Taum to be erected to reduce dependence on foreign supplies. Contracts were placed with German firms including Buettner Werke and Verdagne, with Czech and Austrian involvement noted.
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Moose Jaw to Host Annual Livestock Association Conv ention
The West Canada Livestock Association will convene in Moose Jaw on January 18 and 19. By letter it informed the city council it would accept the city's invitation to meet here.
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Counel
Duty On Sawdust In Grapes Sparks Ottawa Ruling
Ottawa tariff board upholds duty on sawdust contained in imported grapes, rejecting fruit importers appeal. National Revenue Department cited a 2 keg shipment with 15 pounds sawdust and the rest fruit. board chair G H Sedgewick presided. Duty to be paid on the sawdust component as part of the grape import value.
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G. H Sedgewick
London to consider a landing stage for air travel
Wil Bald Aiport London. Engine corporation of London has unanimously decided to consider erecting an airport landing stage. F A Horne, who brought the proposal forward, said within a year or two any city without a landing stage will be like a town without a railway. The nearest landing place now is Croydon, about 10 miles from central London. One idea is to build a landing stage over the Thames between Southwark and London Bridge.
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Heavy Holiday Traffic Earnings Report
The week ended December 22 shows rising earnings for major railways. Canadian National Railways earnings grew to 2,817.25 dollars from 2,710,347, an increase of 10,907. Canadian Pacific Railway entries rose to 2,277,000 from 2,242,000, up 25,000.
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Post Office Officials to Cairo for International Union Congress
Leaves for Eevee Otrewa Ontario and Sauve postmaster general travel to Cairo for the International Postal Union congress. He is joined by EJ Underwood and H Pesuicu, senior Post Office Department officials.
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Otrewa
Ten Held in Paris Espionage Case, German Police State
Activitie rin Germany reports the arrest of ten persons in Paris on charges of conducting espionage. The Prussian secret police said it had observed the situation for some time and had been in touch with French police.
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Premiers to Meet in Ottawa for Conference
Ottawa reports that premiers will discuss unemployment insurance and uniform legislation at the Dominion provincial conference in Ottawa on January 1. The meeting will cover financial participation, the memory of Jacques Cartier and other topics, with strong Prairie backing and readiness for a draft bill next session.
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United de Blind Organizations of Nature
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Jacques Cartier
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House of Commons
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Employment activity rises in four provinces December
Ottawa reports upswings in Maritime, Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia as December begins. Ontario firms reach 352,860 employees, BC 70,036, prairie provinces show declines. Toronto Hamilton Winnipeg gains. Montreal Quebec Vancouver dip. War debt payment stance noted with Herriot remark about France.
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Vancouver
Promoted Ottawa Official Named Printing Bureau Director
Ottawa government announces Promoted Ottawa Gnt John Ship has been named director and superintendent of printing at the Government Printing Bureau. He succeeds P.M. Draper who recently retired. Shipman has long been employed in the government printing press.
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