Roosevelt Seeks to End Injustice and Solidify Recovery
President Roosevelt vows renewed effort to root out causes of want and injustice. He cites millions living in poverty and undereducated, pledging to lead Americans toward enduring progress and a more democratic distribution of power.
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Washington
Prankin D. Roosevelt
Becau
Min
United States
Taawi
Puail
Roosevelt
America
Hoosevelt
Beater
Workers seek relief and substitution in name of Dr Wood Mountain
Dr Donnelly attacks the practice of substituting a named doctor for relief work. He says the change demoralizes recipients, increases poverty, and prolongs the depression. The note criticizes the policy as injuring those it aims to help.
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Dha Dorcorney
T. F. Wood Mountain
Donnelly
Japan Considers Temporary Exchange Control Measure
Ottawa reports Japan may enforce a temporary exchange control system as an emergency move. Canadian exports to Japan appear blocked along with other nations since Tokio cut foreign exchange supplies. Officials believe the Japanese economy acts to stabilize itself and expect no Canadian representations if all countries are treated alike.
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Ottawa
Japan
Tokio
Trade and Commerce Department
Department of External Affairs
Ag Tix
Canada
Ottawa urged commission to probe prairie finances debate
Senator Haig called for a royal commission to investigate Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta financial troubles. He argued the probe would save the prairie provinces credit and Canada’s financial standing. He noted new homes should be tax free to relieve unemployment. Senator McMeans blamed the provinces for many western difficulties.
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Ottawa
Manioba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Senate
John T. Haig
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
L. McMeans
Militia Roster Details Honorary Colonels and Ranks
Defence Minister Ian Mackenzie told Jean Francois Pouliot in the House that 53 honorary lieutenant colonels are named among the militia. The roster includes a superintendent, a total militia strength of 114 regiments with 108 non permanent and five permanent. Lieutenant colonels number 92 with supernumerary status.
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Itawa
Canna Ous
Ian Mackenzie
Jean Francois Pouliot
Farm Loans Totals Set For Farmers Under Act
Ottawa reports 3 979 loans totaling 8 327 598 disbursed April 2 to December 31 1936 under the farm loan act with western provinces Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia listed among recipients. J G Gardiner minister of agriculture told the House of Commons. separate note mentions sled dog derby entry by Lacon 9 emil St Goddard and Manitoba musher’s historic prize money. Health insurance legislation planned this session with discussions between acting premier Harry and welfare minister Crosbie and BC officials.
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Ottawa
J. G. Gardiner
Minster of Agriculture
House of Common
Saskatchewan
Lacon
Emil St. Goddard
Laconia
Toronto
Antane
Harry Nu
David Croslemister
British Columbia
Alberta cabinet reshuffle reorganizes municipal affairs and trade
Alberta's government restructured as Hon. Lucien Maynard becomes minister of municipal affairs with relief duties and Dr. W. W. Cross takes over trade and industry while retaining health. The swearing in occurred before Premier Aberhart and officials. Also noted are plans for rural problem talks during a western tour.
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Trade and Industry
F.C. Manning
Department of Health
Harvey
William Aberhart
R.A. Andison
Executive Council
Europe in icy grip as gale Lashed seas claim many
A severe Europe wide storm battered the coastlines of Britain France Germany and Norway with huge waves and drifting ships. At least one death is reported as a Baltic ship sank and several vessels foundered causing numerous missing. Salvage efforts began as ships drifted near the Shetland Islands and passengers faced disrupted travel along the Danish coast.
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London
Baltic
Savanmaa
Norway
Browstoma
SeRodinavia
Germany
France
England
Britain
English Channel
Atlantic
Timen
Shetland Islands
Venus
Trym
North Sea
Newcastle
Esbjerg
Denmark
Copenhagen
Support For Civil Aviation Appropriation Increased
Ottawa unveils the 1937-38 civil aviation estimates showing 1,222,917 for airways airports and related activities, up 481,610 from the current year. Construction funds fall to 761,359 while maintenance rises. the government may cover one third of municipal airport costs under a new order in council for communities on the trans Canada airway to open next summer.
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Ottawa
Revision urged on cost of living index methods
The Dominion government faced a push from the International Brotherhoods committee for revised cost of living indices used in wage disputes. They argued current Canadian indices rely on outdated budgets and fragmentary data, lacking comprehensive studies of workers consumption. They urged amendments to the rail and transport acts and stronger protection for workers organizing, plus proposed funding to eliminate grade crossings and mandatory two-man operation on powered machines.
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Dominion
Dommon Jette
Ternational Railroad Brotherhooda
Rentation Board
Ernest Lapointe
Justee
C.D. Howe
Transport
Norton Rogers
Labor
Canada
St. Lawrence Waterway
Railway Commission
Doctor Advises Bent Arm To Fight Influenza In Toronto
Dr John T Phair of the Ontario health department says weather changes do not curb influenza and emphasizes raising resistance. The germ spreads from carriers via coughs, with small outbreaks reported and seven provincial deaths, five in Toronto.
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Toronto
John T. Phair
Ontario
Department of Health
Canadians to Attends May Coronation With Smaller Contingent
A Canadian contingent representing all service branches will travel to the May coronation in smaller numbers than 1911. Officials say the exact count is undecided but unlikely to exceed 200. The government will cover expenses with an appropriation of 197.60 dollars.
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Westminster Abbey
Canaan
Department of National Defence
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