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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
7
Otanwa Ont reports that the Irish Free State is ready to buy Canadian bacon and other goods in exchange for substantial preferences for Canada. Delegates indicate bacon imports from Canada rose sharply in early this year and Ireland would trade for wheat, woollens, and beverages under reciprocal terms.
The federal government declares martial law in Prussia Berlin and Brandenburg and ousts the state cabinet. President Hindenburg appoints Franz von Papen as federal commissioner with Franz Bracht as deputy. Dr Karl Severing resists but yields after a police threat. authorities clash over control of the interior ministry.
Dutch grain merchant Van Denbergh of The Hague says Holland must import Canadian wheat to meet demand. He notes the Dutch crop is about 300000 tons while consumption doubles that, with Canada as a key supplier to balance the gap.
Ottawa reports that the differences between Great Britain and the Free State will not be projected into Imperial Conference deliberations. Rt Hon J H Thomas, Dominions secretary, and Sean T O Kelly, vice president of the Free State executive council, emphasized this stance.
London reports Britain’s tariff policy and the suspension of the gold standard have slashed US trade. Monthly American exports to Britain fell from about 50 million dollars to 21 million, with US manufacturers deterred from building branch plants due to high outlay versus gains.
In Rome, Mussolini reshuffles the cabinet, with five ministers and eleven under secretaries displaced. Dino Grandi resigns as foreign minister as Mussolini retains foreign affairs and corporations, reshaping the government to inject fresh blood while preserving policy.
The Prince of Wales spoke at a West African dinner and voiced optimism that 1932 would mark the beginning of a recovery in trade and a return to happier, more prosperous times for the world economy. He said the improvement in trade was not far distant and urged confidence.
Edouard Herriot announces that Britain France the United States and Italy have agreed in principle to limit land artillery. He calls the resolution a triumph for the League and notes the General Commission drafted the text ending the first phase of the world arms conference.
Princess Beatrice aunt of the king and mother of Queen Victoria of Spain underwent cataract removal surgery on her right eye. Her condition was reported satisfactory.
Sir Henry Thornton’s resignation as president and chairman of Canadian National Railways was accepted by the board and the Dominion Government effective August 1. St. Hungerford will act as president in charge of operations and construction. Future plans for Thornton are not disclosed.
Grain circles report another cargo of Canadian wheat will depart East Vancouver soon for the far east. Four thousand tons about 135000 bushels were pegged for Vladivostok in August delivery through Kerr Ifford and Co. Shipment will be made almost immediately. Earlier, several million bushels of western grain were sent from Vladivostok to the Russian port.
Coroner's inquest heard that four year old Paul Lamarche was tied to a cow's tail by his older brother Lere and dragged to death after the boy was frightened. The incident occurred in Joliette Quebec as witnesses described the fatal chain of actions and the immediate killing result.
Ottawa delegates tally shows United Kingdom with the largest share, sending seven delegates, 55 advisers, and extensive staff to the Imperial Conference. Canada totals 13 delegates with 14 secretariat members, while Southern Rhodesia offers eight. Other dominions include Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Irish Free State, Newfoundland and India with varying delegations. Accommodation set in the House of Commons Building with a special information directory issued.
The first Atlantic ships head into Hudson Straits bound for Churchill to load grain next month, aided by a chain of radio direction finding stations. Resolution Island near the straits eastern entrance, Cape Hope Advance midway, Nottingham Island at the west entrance, and a fourth at Churenill provide continuous contact for captains during fogs to fix positions.
Ottawa reports Malcolm MacDonald, son of Ramsay MacDonald, estimates imperial conference deliberations could take five weeks. The delegation is strong with Rt. Hon. Stanley Baldwin leading a British group of 78 personnel. Newfoundland’s premier is the notable exception in a largely complete lineup.
The article lauds Ramsay MacDonald for guiding the Lausanne Reparations conference to a successful resolution after hope faded. It notes his role in uniting German Chancellor Von Papen and French Premier M. Herriot and mentions the king's telegram of congratulations after the accord was signed.
Ottawa report quotes Premier J T M Anderson of Saskatchewan who backs full investigation of an empire wheat quota. He links the Imperial Economic Conference to broader world economic cooperation and notes obstacles from Canada’s large wheat exports. He foresees a world conference might balance prices and distribution.
Dell Willis of Tolna leads North Dakota farmers in a campaign to withhold wheat until prices reach one dollar per bushel. The plan, aimed at stabilizing an orderly market, targets Winnipeg quotations and discounts lower grades. About 400 townships rallied to pledge support, with August as the effective start date.
Vancouver customs officers seize seven thousand dollars worth of opium hidden in a galley on the liner Empress of Japan. Additional contraband valued at five hundred dollars is found among crew belongings. Crew say some narcotics deliveries were made off Honolulu and discarded overboard for pickup by fishing boats.
Winnipeg report says Sas Katchewan farmers may be required by law to keep farm operations at home to prevent soil drifting onto roads. The Wood River Municipality Council plans to push legislation and will fund enforcement if needed.
Ottawa reports that a Canada New Zealand trade agreement has increased Canadian goods flow to the southern Dominion. Exports to New Zealand doubled in June, reaching 327,578 dollars.
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