Privy Council to Test Validity of Legislation
Ottawa reports the Privy Council will hear Canada on the constitutionality of eight new laws tied to labor and finance. Key acts include Employment and Social Insurance, one day’s rent in seven, 48 hour week, and minimum wage payments. Provinces may reference section 498A of the criminal code and the Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Act.
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Ottawa
British Empire
Canada
Bennett
Ernest Lapointe
Privy Council
Acta
Mr. Lapointe
Natural Products Marketing Act
Dominion Trade and Industries Commission
Dominion
Domiion Trade and Industries Commission
Supreme Court
BBC to Broadcast Vimy Memorial Unveiling Ceremony
The BBC will broadcast the unveiling of Canada's war memorial at Vimy Ridge by King George VI from Daventry Empire station. The ceremony includes a dual language service English and French with a neutral attire policy for participants. An estimated 100000 spectators are expected at the ceremony.
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Canada
London
Vimy Ridge
French Republic
BBC
Empire
Daventry
Trade group opposes Russian trade alliances in Canada
The Saskatoon Retail Merchants Association joins a Nova Scotia based trade board executive in urging Canada to refrain from reciprocal trade agreements with Soviet Russia. They warn Russian coal imports under any closer alliance would harm Nova Scotia industry.
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Saskatchewan Retail Merchants’ Association
Nova Scotia
Trade Board
New Brunswick Crop Bumper Despite Drought in Canada and U.S.
In New Brunswick crops fare well due to favorable weather while drought hits many parts of Canada and the United States. Hon. A. C. Taylor provincial minister of agriculture stated the Sour- Wehing as a result of the good conditions.
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New Brunswick
Salisbury
N.B
Canada
United States
A. C. Taylor
Italy Plans New Trade System And Peace Structure
Fascist authorities outline a rebuilt international trade framework for Italy seeking new commercial accords abroad. Rome aims to join Locarno signatories in talks on Germany’s Rhineland rearmament and future European peace, with policy pledges that buyers must source from Italy and sellers not undercut Italian industry.
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Rome
Italy
Surry
Germany
Rhineland
Virginio Gayde
Eden Ordered To Take Rest In The Country
Foreign Secretary Eden, who had to suspend duties for heart strain last year, was advised by his doctor to take a week of rest in the country. Viscount Halifax will act for him in his absence as questions about his health linger among Whitehall visitors and MPs.
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London
Eden
Foreign Office
Viscount Halifax
Whitehall
Parlianent
Doukhobors Sentenced for Nude Parade Near Brilliant
Nelson BC July 1 two Doukhobors Paul Metin and Bill Viosoff sentenced to three years in penitentiary after admitting to parading nude near Brilliant BC Magistrate John Cartmel noted they did not plead guilty but acknowledged the act. They claimed they obey natural laws and denied deliberate defiance. Both had prior nude parade terms.
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Nelson
B.C
Paul Metin
Bill Viosoff
John Cartmel
Brilliant
Coronation Plans Committee Appointed For May Event
The first meeting of the coronation planning committee was held with the Duke of York as chairman. Forty two members attended including the Archbishop of Canterbury Sir John Simon Viscount Hailsham the lord chancellor Prime Minister Baldwin Major Clement Attlee and David Lloyd George. Five members were elected to form a special permanent committee.
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Mittee
London
Duke of York
Canterbury
John Simon
Viscount Hailsham
Baldwin
Clement Attlee
David Lloyd George
King Edward flies own plane to inspect RAF stations
King Edward returns from Windsor to Northolt and then Wittering in his private aircraft to inspect several Royal Air Force stations. He is accompanied by the Duke of York, heir to the throne, as RAF officers perform aerial stunts led by Flying Officer MacLachlan, a 24 year old Canadian.
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Edward
Raf
London
Royal Air Force
Windsor
Northolt
Wittering
Duke of York
MacLachlan
Canada’s King Says Long Appointments Delayed to September
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced that the government will delay many appointments for several weeks, likely until September, until orders are signed by the Governor General. He noted the veterans assistance commission and mentioned Col J G Rattray as a possible chair. Also Toronto reports interest in 1938 trans Atlantic air mail and King’s plan to visit Vancouver before heading to Geneva for the League of Nations meeting.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Veterans’ Assistance Commission
J. G. Rattray, Dso
Canadian Farm Loan Board
Toronto
J. C. Elliot
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Europe
Asia
Australia
Simmer Maenzie King
Vancouver
League of Nations
Geneva
King George’s Britannia sinks ending historic racing career
The Britannia, famed 102 foot racing yacht of King George, is scuttled at midnight near her historic haunts after a 43 year career. Crew members visit for a final view as the vessel is destroyed per the monarch’s will with King Edward and his brothers declining to claim her.
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Britannia
George
Féward
Edward
England
Price ceiling built to stabilize U S grain amid drouth
Trade reports say domestic wheat prices near a favorable import level, prompting more Canadian wheat to cross the border for milling. The prospect of cheaper imports capping U S prices undercuts USDA expectations and influenced recent market moves.
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Chicago
United States
Market Special
Weather Bureau to Begin Daily Airplane Flights
Weather bureau officials announced daily airplane flights at five key blind spots across North America to improve upper air condition data. Starting August 1 the routes include Miami Sault Ste. Marie and Salt Lake City, with Oakland beginning September 1 and Fairbanks Alaska from September 15 to March 15 to study cold waves and polar tropical air masses.
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Washington
North America
Weather Bureau
Miami
Fla. Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Salt Lake City
Utah
Oakland
Cal
Falro
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
How To Keep Cool Medical Officer Issues Advice For Coping With The Heat
Toronto medical officer Dr Gordon P. Jackson offers heat coping guidance. Stay in shade and avoid worry, wear light colored clothing, drink fluids, eat modest warm nourishment, use tepid sponges, and keep windows open to ventilate.
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Toronto
Gordon P. Jackson
Fisheries Minister Michaud Visits Pacific Coast Region
Ottawa reports Hon. J. E. Michaud minister of fisheries travels to Vancouver to study the Pacific coast fishing industry. Accompanied by deputy minister W. A. Found, they plan about two weeks along the west coast from the United States border to the far north to understand conditions and to settle Canada’s stance on the sockeye salmon treaty and U S Senate terms.
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Mnister
Pacific
Ottawa
J. E. Michaud
Vancouver
W. A. Found
West
United States
Minster
Canada
United States Senate
British High Commissioner Sees End To Depression In Canada Visit
Sir Francis Floud, British high commissioner to Canada, reports optimism in the UK and says the depression appears to be ending. He notes labor shortages in some areas, with South Wales facing a tougher outlook due to dependence on anthracite coal exports declining.
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Igh
Canada
Ottawa
Sir Francis Floud
United Kingdom
Francis
South Wales
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Coronation
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Kelvin Rogers
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U.S
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