Measures Adopted to Combat Drouth in Prairie Farms
Dr E S Archibald outlined Dominion government plans at the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists on drought relief for western Canada's southern prairie region. The five year program starts with 750000 dollars this year and 500000 more for water development. It includes advisory committees, district laboratories, soil classification, reclamation blocks, reseeding research, tree planting aid, cooperative farmer work, and water development investigations.
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Eamonton
Drouth
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
Dominion
ES Archibald
Dominion Experimental Farms
Archibald
Canada
E. 8. Hopkins
Dominion Agricultural Husbandman
Prairie Provinces
Ottawa
Grouth
Dry Belt
Sir Robert Borden Birthday Reflected In Ottawa
Ottawa marks the birthday of Sir Robert Borden the famed Canadian leader born June 26 1854 in Grand Pre Nova Scotia. He spoke of optimistic views despite global difficulties and said social order anomalies should be corrected.
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Ottawa
Sir Robert Borden
Canada
Sir Robert
Grand Pre
Nova Scotia
Ottawa Plans Grants for Price Spreads and Subsidies
Supplementary estimates tabled in the House of Commons earmark 355000 dollars for expenses of the price spreads commission and 35000 dollars for expenditures of the commission on increased subsidies for the maritime provinces, signaling budget adjustments in federal programs.
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Ottawa
Price Spreads Commission
Commission
House of Commons
Air Vice Marshal Burnett Injured In Leicester Fog Crash
Air Vice Marshal Charles Stuart Burnett was injured when his aircraft crashed in thick fog over Swannington Leicester. The plane was destroyed and the crew sustained injuries while the plot remained slightly damaged.
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Swannington
Engiana
Charles Stuart Burnett
Leicester
Competition From Japan Sees Paris Debate On Industry Method
At the International Chamber of Commerce convention in Paris 1,000 delegates from 35 countries heard that Japan could use its own industrial methods to outcompete cheap imports. Sir Arthur Balfour said Japanese competition may harass firms but holds potential for global economic benefit. Canadian delegate Henry Laureys of Montreal spoke on rationalization of industry as a path to cooperation and efficiency. Walchand Hirachand urged India to become an industrial power by ending agriculture-focused policies that protect Britain’s industries.
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Paris
Japan
International Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Balfour
Great Britain
Henry Laureys
Montreal School of Higher Commercial Studies
Walchand Hiarchand
India
England
The Prince of Wales Addresses Farmers at St James Palace
The Prince of Wales told 200 Agricultural Benevolent Societies delegates that farmers face the most difficulties in England. He cited his experience on the Duchy of Cornwall estate and a Canadian ranch, noting farmers contend with economic strife and unpredictable nature, risking lifetime work.
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London
Prince of Wales
Agricultural Benevolent Societies
England
St James’ Palace
Prince
Duchy of Cornwall
Canada
High River
Alta
Empire naval defence policy urged at Dominion council meeting
Sam Harris president of the Navy League of Canada told the Dominion council annual meeting that sea cadet training is good but without sea power is a waste of time and money. The council announced it would discuss a resolution favoring empire naval defence policy.
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Empire Naval Defence
Toronto
Ont
Sam Harris
Navy League of Canada
Dominion Council
Winnipeg byelections select two MacVive government members
In Russell Hon I B Griffiths new health minister was unopposed and J R Pitt won Arthur seat, succeeding the late Hon D L McLeod. The provincial byelections set for July produced two clamant victors for the government.
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Winnipeg
Macvve
Russell
I. B. Griffiths
J. R. Pitt
Arthur
D. L. McLeod
Ottawa recognizes Currie estate services with $50,000 grant
The House of Commons notes the nation’s recognition of Sir Arthur William Currie commander of the Canadian Corps who died in November 1933. An appropriation of $50,000 has been made to his estate.
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Currie
Ottawa
Nation of Services
Arthur William Currie
Canadian Corps
House of Commons
French Navy Strengthen Measures Urged by Deputies
The naval affairs committee of the chamber of deputies adopted a resolution urging the government to take all useful measures to strengthen France's naval power in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, scrapping existing treaties deemed important.
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Engthen
Paris
Naval Affairs Committee
Chamber of Deputies
France
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Japan Plans Detachment Attack Against Chinese Forces
Japanese news agency report says Tokyo orders Manchoukuo detachment to strike offending Chinese units to clear up the situation on the Jebel-Doahar order. The decision follows military leaders’ judgment that operations are necessary to restore situation in China theater.
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China
Tokyo
Tsinking
Deaf convention elects officers at Saskatoon gathering
Charles W. White of Winnipeg was elected president by acclamation at the Western Canada Association for the Deaf triennial convention in Saskatoon. Alec Swanson of Lacombe was named first vice president, Ghomer F. E. Norris of Muenster and H. N. Phillips of Winnipeg were chosen second vice president and secretary, respectively. The group unanimously voted $50 to Sigurd Sanda of Saskatoon to fund his summer research on cures for the deaf and near-deaf.
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Saskatoon
Charles W. White
Winnipeg
Western Canada Association For the Deaf
Alec Swanson
Farmer
Lacombe
Alberta
Ghomer FE. Norris
Muenster
H. N. Phillips
Sigurd Sanda
Sanda
More Help For Veterans Receives Additional $500,000 Aid
Ottawa reports that the House of Commons supple session indicates further aid for veterans unemployed with small pensions. Following recommendations from Justice J. D. Hyndman’s commission, an extra $500,000 is allotted to unemployment relief for veterans and municipalities previously treating the issue as a Dominion responsibility.
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Ottawa
J. D. Hyndman
House of Commons
Dominion
Ottawa Defence Estimates Reveal Militia Funding Rise
Canada presents supplementary estimates in the House of Commons covering three arms. Militia appropriation is $1,651,000. Naval service receives $145,000 and aviation $1,302,900.
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Ottawa
Canada
House of Commons
Naval Service
Mussolini Eden Talk on Ethiopia Ends Without Accord
Premier Mussolini and British Minister Anthony Eden held a one hour exchange of views on Ethiopia described as the greatest frankness. Officials said no proposals or settlement were reached and that British and Italian viewpoints were fully set.
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Ethiopia
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Anthony Eden
League of Nations
Faden
Industrial Policy Plan Aimed at Employment in London
Government eyes planned industrial policy to aid employment. Sir Horace Wilson moved to Prime Minister Baldwin’s staff, signaling policy shift. Rail funding of 40 million pounds for London transport seen as first step in broader program.
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London
Horace Wilson
Stanley Baldwin
Floods Block Northern Alberta Rail Line in Peace River District
Flood waters blocked the Edmonton to Peace River rail line, with roads at Widewater and the Lesser Slave Lake region flooded. North of Grouard lands were inundated miles, forcing farmers to move mail freight and hogs by boat to Big Meadows as wagons struggled to reach the railway. The Northern Alberta Railway train from Famonton to Peace River near Slave Lake was halted by floodwaters.
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Peace River District
Edmonton
Northern Alberta
Lesser Slave Lake
Grouard
Big Meadows
Northern Alberta Railways
Famonton
Peace River
Slave Lake Village
Britain Ready to Discuss Naval Issues with European Powers
Britain ready to discuss naval issues with France Italy and Russia after Germany pledged not to resume unrestricted submarine warfare. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin told the House of Commons delegates from the three nations were invited to London but he avoided confirming acceptance.
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Britain
London
Great Britain
Germany
France
Italy
Russia
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Canadian Pacific Weekly Earnings Grow to 2375000
Canadian Pacific Railway Company reports earnings for the week ending June 21 at 2,375,000 dollars, up 230,000 from the prior week and 232,000 higher than the same week last year.
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Montreall
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Opposition to grain dealers plan dominates Winnipeg debate
Ottawa heard strong opposition from the Manitoba Wheat Pool president Paul Bredt to a proposed grain board. He urged a monopoly over marketing and the elimination of futures, arguing government stabilization alone invites outside profits and diverts aid from producers. He cited October market swings and argued a national board would shield Canada from outside manipulation.
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Ottawa
Wheat Pools
Winnipeg
Paul Bredt
Manitoba Wheat Pool
House
Grain Board
Mr. Bredt
Canada
John S. McFarland
Gvernment
Bredt
Ottawa lawmakers to be compensated for Easter extended journey
Ottawa members of the senate and the House of Commons will receive extra expense compensation for the extended Easter session from April 17 to May 20. The supplementary estimates show a $20,000 fund to cover travelling and living costs for members traveling to their homes and back to Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Senate
House of Commons
Ottaw
Gasoline Price War Opens Cheap Fuel Era in Montreal
Gasoline price war brings prices within reach of most people in Montreal. Cars stored away are being brought out as fuel becomes affordable, with ancient automobile types seen on streets.
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Montreal
Chinese Boy Finds Gold in Canyon of Anping Province
Anping district authorities report a remarkable find of white quartz rich in gold by a young Chinese herdsman employed by farmer Tsai on Tad Upo mountain. The discovery is attracting official attention and local interest.
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Canyon
China
Tsai
Tadupo Mountain
Anping
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Convention For the Deaf
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Ramsay MacDonald
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