Cabinet Reform Bill Passes Third Reading in Commons
Ottawa reports a government backed bill to bar cabinet ministers who win new seats from seeking immediate re election. The measure, pushed by Justice Minister Hugh Guthrie, faced Liberal opposition led by Mackenzie King but gained final approval after hours of debate and moves in committee.
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Ottawa
Ont
Howe of Commons
Hugh Guthrie
Senate
W. Jacobs
Waterloo
Mackenzie King
Great Britain
King
Guthrie
Hamilton
Liberal Party
Ernest Lapointe
Armand Lavergne
Montmagny
Lavergne
Jacobs
House of Commons
Move From Dry Areas Alberta Farmers Take Up Land
About 36 families from 74 applications approved have moved from Hanna drouth area to lands northeast and northwest of Edmonton. They brought stock and possessions under a free freight policy with the railways. Additional farmers from the rye belt seek locations as Department of Agriculture staff assist. Policy runs until August 15 with expected settlement surge in three weeks.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Drouth
Hanna
Ry Belt
Department of Agriculture
Death of Mrs Richardson Winnipeg Widow of Tribune Founder
Mrs RL Richardson aged 69, widow of RL Richardson founder of the Winnipeg Tribune, died at her daughter Mrs Harcourt Vernon’s home after years of invalidism. Her daughter Mrs George Murray of Trail BC is mentioned as a relative.
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Winnipeg
Man
RL. Richardson
Richard 200
The
Winnipeg Tribune
Harcourt Vernon
George Murray
Trail
Kansas counties declare tax moratorium to aid farmers
Topeka Kansas counties declare a moratorium on taxes to help farmers in the state’s wheat belt. Farmers face historically low prices despite a record crop year, with nationwide effects noted.
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Topeka
Kana
Kansas
Building Road in North Regina Saskatchewan Civil Project
Construction on the new government road from Turnberry to Hudson Bay Junction proceeds well. Minister A Merkley says earth grading should finish by this coming fall. The route connects Turnberry to The Pas and Flin Flon via Turnberry, with relief work financing the project.
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Regina
Turnberry
Hudson Bay
Flin Flop
Manitoba
A. Merkley
Railways, Labor and Industry
Fin Flos
Appointment not made for RCMP post in Ottawa
Contrary to a prior report, Col. James W. Spalding of Regina will stay in the west. Commissioner Cortlandt Starnes says no appointment to the post has been made, though Lieut-Col. G. W. Worsley retires and remains pensioned.
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RCOLF
Sim
Ottawa
James W. Spalding
Regina
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Cortlandt Starnes
Spalding
G. W. Worsley
Public Hearing in Beauharnois Probes Ended
Ottawa reports the Beauharnois committee ends its final hearing with R O Swezey admitting responsibility for campaign funds connected to the Beauharnois name. He says repayments were made and the company showed a nearly 29.8 million dollar project cost, with about seven million considered water value. The inquiry also notes tacit board approval for payments and discusses Quebec charter and government implications.
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Ottawa
Beauharnois Committee
R. 0
Swezey
Beauharnois
Beauharnois Company
Sweezey
Quebec
House of Commons
A. F. King
G. H. Montgomery
K.C
King
Dominion
Saskatchewan political brief promises 1996 election delay
Premier Anderson and Minister Stewart spoke to 5,600 people in Yorktown Saskatchewan outlining government priorities. They discussed relief efforts, education expansion via rural radio lessons, land settlement policies, parks, mining development, debt arrangements, and a forthcoming economic conference to address the United Farmers of Canada demands.
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Yorktow
Sask
Saskatchewan
J. T M. Anderson
A. C Stewart
Stewart
Anderson
North Country
United Farmers of Canada
Trans-Canada Non-Stop Halifax to Vancouver Flight Planned
Vancouver September plan outlines a non-stop Halifax to Vancouver flight during the Canada Pacific exhibition from August 22 to 29. J K Matheson, Vancouver Exhibition Association general manager, says sponsors are involved and a French war ace in Canada weighs the proposal. A round-the-world attempt to beat the Gatty-Post record may also be discussed, starting from Vancouver at the 1932 exhibition opening and ending seven days later.
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Halifax
Vancouver
B.C
J. K. Matheson
Vancouver Exhibition Association
J. Willams
Montreal
Canada
Tax Collectors In Germany Will Not Be Soft
Germanys tax collectors act on orders to collect what is due and ignore arrears excuses. Three heavy penalties are set for citizens making faulty declarations. The Reichsbank begins issuing nearly 250 million in silver money under the currency law change, without awaiting London conference outcomes.
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Germany
Berlin
London
England
Reichsbank
Saskatchewan Treasurer Predicts Wide Relief Need This Winter
Saskatchewan treasurer Hon Howard McConnell says about 100000 residents will need fed relief from federal and provincial governments this coming winter. 75 of 302 townships will require aid as drought, three bad years and low prices slash crops. He argues relief is temporary as wheat surplus will fade and prices rise.
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Howard McConnell
Montreal
Saskatchewan
K.C
Royal Bank of Canada
McConnell
Ukrainian Farmers Back Soviet Support At Winnipeg Session
Final session of the Ukrainian Labor-Farmer Temple Association in Winnipeg adopted resolutions urging support for the Russian Soviet and a campaign to prevent deportation of workers. It also backed vagrancy proceedings against unemployed men and urged formation of workers and farmers associations to defend political and economic interests.
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Winnipeg
Man
Ukrainian Labor-Farmer Temple Association
Crop OutlookImproved Across Regions In Heritage Canada and Beyond
The United States Commerce Department reports an improved crop outlook in western Canada, good crop conditions in Austria with a solid wool crop in view, and a slight improvement in economic conditions in the Far East.
Premiers Confer At Winnipeg On Wheat Crisis Aid
The conference in Winnipeg brought Alberta Premier J. E. Brownlee Manitoba Premier John Bracken and Saskatchewan Minister of Public Works together with wheat pool leaders. They discussed forming an interprovincial trading corporation and reorganizing wheat pools to market the 1831 crop under a Bennett formula, aiming to launch the organization amid efforts to relieve the west’s wheat crisis.
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Winnipeg
Tan Zane
J. E. Brownlee
Alberta
John Bracken
Manitoba
Jas F. Bryant
Saskatchewan
Interprovincial
R. B. Bennett
Banks cut current account interest by half percent
Ottawa banks announce a one half percent reduction in interest on current commercial accounts from two to one percent, effective August 1. Private depositors retain three percent interest. deposits not affected by the cut. Local banking officials confirm the distinction between current accounts and private savings.
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Ottawa
Onti
Saskatchewan Will Ship 750000 Bushels for Hudson Bay Test
Brig-Gen. Paterson of the On-to-the-Bay Association reports 750000 bushels of Saskatoon wheat earmarked to go through Churchill this fall, with Norwegian ship brokers ready to supply vessels. Ottawa will not back trials, but Saskatchewan pledges the full shipment and vessels, placing shipping responsibility on the federal government.
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Winnipeg
R. W. Paterson
On-to-the- Bay Association
RJ. Manion
Churchill
Joachim Greig & Co
Bergen
Montreal
Vancouver
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Hudson Bay
Dominion
Hon
A. Merkley
Railways, Labor and Industries
Steps to avert crisis in Germany at London conference
conference ended after swift measures to revive world confidence in Germany. A $100,000,000 Reichsbank loan via BIS and measures to preserve credits were approved for a three month period. British, French and American delegates praised the outcome while Germany seeks tangible new credits to avoid collapse. A World Bank BIS committee was urged to study Germany credit needs and long term financing options.
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Germany
Reichsbank
Bank of International Settlements
Foreign Office
Downing Street
London
England
Bruening
Curtius
Berlin
Increase In Tourist Business at Ottawa Landsdowne Park
Civic leaders announced Ottawa tourist camp registrations total 1,938 for the summer, a 50 percent rise from the prior year’s period. The figures point to revived travel activity despite tighter money conditions, reflecting growing visitor interest in Landsdowne Park accommodations.
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Ottawa
Landsdowne Park
Mafeking Railway Cut Off Report Under Study
Ottawa notes the Mafeking railway cut off in Manitoba awaits a full Department of Railways and Canals study. Hon R J Manion told Liberal A L Beabien Provencher no conclusion yet. In Germany a stratosphere radio broadcast from Friedrichshafen reported reaching 50,000 feet aboard a Graf Zeppelin crew balloon.
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Mafeking Railway
Ottawa
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Crime experts urged focus on youth prevention in Rochester
Rochester police and crime experts heard Police Commissioner Edward P Mulrooney of New York City urge stronger crime prevention among youth at a gathering in Rochester. The address underscored the need for early intervention and community engagement to curb juvenile delinquency.
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Rochester
N.Y
International Association of Identification
Edward P. Mulrooney
New York City
Paris Record on Disarmament Memorandum and Havre Trade
A memorandum from Paris on disarmament notes arms reduced to the lowest point in response to the League of Nations Council request ahead of the 1932 Geneva conference. Shipping traffic at Havre port has nearly doubled since the previous term.
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Paris
France
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Havre
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Trans-Canada Flight
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