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Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

7

Plans to broaden work of Wheat Pool conference

At the final session of the Whird International Wheat Pool Conference, delegates approved widening the scope to form a Global Cooperative structure. A Canadian national committee will be formed to join with counterparts in the USA, Australia, and possibly Argentina, to broaden representation while retaining local cooperative identities.

Fegina Vian Ray Varius Co-Operative Associations International Committee Canada USA Australia

Not Wanted In England Thaw Denied Land At Southampton

Harry Thaw aboard the Aquitania was refused permission to land at Southampton though he held a British visa. He was informed the home office issued a prohibition order and is expected to return to New York.

Arry Thaw Southampton Eng Harry Thaw England Immigration Overals Thaw Home Office New York

Imperial Cable Conference Report Expected

The Imperial Cable Conference report, detailing how Dominion governments will respond to pressures, is forthcoming via Canadian Press. It is believed the committee will propose measures to keep cable communications functioning.

London

Danger Of War Foronto Interview With Sir Jona Aird

Sir Jona Aird of the Canadian Bank of Commerce warns after a Burpe tour that there is no anger at another outbreak of war. He emphasized economic stability and cautioned against uninformed speculation about conflict.

Foronto Jona Aird Pre Fark of Commerce Burpe

No Evidence Of Grafting Inquiries Reported Ottawa MPs

The parliamentary immigration inquiry report was tabled in the House of Commons with thirteen recommendations to improve Canadian immigration activities. It details organization and operations of the migration department, cites testimony from many witnesses, and notes no findings of wrongdoing by Parliament members. The report urges annual returns on permits and supports faster British immigration measures and ocean passage and railway rate reductions.

Ottawa House of Commons Canada M. J. Coldwell Regina Sho

Pass Estimates For Defence Department Debate Ottawa

In House of Commons Miss Agnes MacPhail moved to cut a defence vote from 000,000 to 1 but the amendment failed as the item carried. She questioned provincial education interference. Minister J L Ralston replied cadet training occurred without provincial consent and no teachers or schools were compelled. Overall votes included 2,515,000 non permanent militia, 4,950,000 permanent force, 2,725,000 naval services, 1,869,694 RCAF, and 3,195,000 civil air operations.

Ottawa Department of National Defence House of Commons Agnes MacPhail Grey Naval Services Royal Canadian Air Force

Fliers Search Planned in Labrador District

Dr. Louis Cuisinier, returning from Greenly Island where he aided the Bremen crew, announced a new summer search for the French fliers Nun kessor and Colt in Labrador. He said a specially equipped aeroplane search party would be organized.

Quebec Phatne Nunkessor Colt White Bird Labrador Louis Cuisinier Cuisinier Greenly Island

Burial of Hon C W Cross Edmonton

The body of Charles W Cross KC first Alberta attorney general laid to rest amid sorrow. Crown province bench and bar and leaders in various fields united in tribute as Rev Dr D G McQueen conducted the funeral service.

C. W. Cross Edmonton Charles W. Cross Alberta Ince D. G. McQueen

Change approved at Toronto convention unites Canadian Dental Association

The annual convention approved reorganizing the Canadian Dental Association to form an executive body with representation from all provinces. Dr. J. W. Clay of Calgary, the president, said the change would strengthen the national organization.

Toronto Canadian Dental Association J. W. Clay Calgary

Reindeer Strategy Aims To Feed Fakimo Bands in North

In Ottawa a government plan to import reindeer into the Mackenzie basin seeks to supply food for Fakimo bands in the remote northern regions. Charles Stewart, minister of Indian Affairs, outlined past Eskimo deprivation and the push to secure relief, hunting grounds beyond reserves, and cooperation with provinces to avert famine when competing with white settlers.

Ottawa Mackenzie Basin Canada House of Commons Department of Indian Affairs Sun Charles Stewart

British Co operative Consumers Seek Joint Wheat Pool Ties

At Regina International Pool Conference delegates from England and Scotland voiced the desire of hundreds of thousands of co operative consumers in the Old Land to unite producer and consumer co operatives. A W Golightly cited Canada's wheat pools as a powerful but manageable force and urged a cooperative cross exchange of grain for bread products, with mutual benefits and confidence.

Regina British Isles England Scotland A.W. Golightly Co-operative Consumers Organization Canada Rochdale Golightly Peter Malcolm

Actress Ruth Draper Presented at Court Sparks Debate

Miss Ruth Draper, an American actress, caused a stir in English society when presented at court. Officials note that the old ban on stage players is no longer enforced, a change dating back to Queen Victoria’s era.

Ruth Draper Queen Victoria

No Difference Of Opinion On Kellogg Pact Between Canada And Britain

Premier Mackenzie King stated in the House of Commons that there is no conflict of opinion between Canada's leader and British Foreign Secretary Sir Austen Chamberlain over the Kellogg war outlawry treaty. He noted the British government could sign without dominion consent and that Parliament would review the treaty as per his May 18 communication to Kellogg.

Canada Britain Ottawa Austen Chamberlin Mackenzie King House of Commons E. J. Garland UPA Bow River Garland C. H. Cahan St. Lawrence-St. George

Request For Railway Cars Ottawa Halibut Shipment

In the House of Commons J C Brady Skeena urged more railway cars to move 490000 pounds of halibut from Prince Rupert B C to Eastern markets. Three cars were available and had been taken by U S whippers. Minister C A Dunning promised action to assist Canadian shippers.

Ottawa Prince Rupert B.C House of Commons J.C. Brady Skeena U.S Hon C. A. Dunning

Four new CN Railways stations named Fitzmaurive Lindbergh Alcock Hinchcliffe

In honor of four air pioneers the western region stations receive names Fitzmaurive Lindbergh Alcock and Hinchcliffe with a fifth to be called Endeavor honoring Walter Hinchcliffe and Elsie Mackay Atlantic attempt in flight tribute.

Winnipeg Aran Canadian National Railways Fitzmaurive Lindbergh Alcock Hinchcliffe Endeavor Walter Hinchcliffe Elsie Mackay

Universities elect Dr Laing president of Cantian universities

Dr Laing of the University of Saskatchewan was chosen president of the National Conference of Cantian Universities at a conference session in Saskatoon. He is dean of the faculty of arts and will lead the federation’s activities.

Montreal G. H. Laing Faculty of Arts University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon National Conference of Cantian Universities

May Hold Exhibition Of Canadian Goods

London plans a publicity campaign to promote Canadian products in Britain. Exhibitions will be held in Birmingham Aberdeen Belfast Manchester Glasgow Dublin Leeds and Bristol. A permanent London staff of Canadians will run campaigns. Canadian artists will design the stalls. Parmalee will stay two months to perfect the plan, welcomed by trading authorities and the British government.

Britain London Parmalee Birmingham Aberdeen Belfast Manchester Glasgow Dublin Leeds Bristol Stalin Parmaree

Protein content proposed as basis for grading wheat

Ottawa committee on agriculture discusses using protein content to grade wheat. It supports testing for protein to gauge baking strength, notes insufficient evidence to replace current grading, urges seed warehouses, experimental flour tail, and inspectors at transfer points. Cost of labs and testing times analyzed.

Ottawa Committee of Agriculture Hecame Seaboard Canada Great Britain Duran Kansas City Wheat Pool L. H. Newman Dorminion Renfrew Kitchener Federal Department of Agriculture

Wheat crop exceeds estimates across Canada Pacific movement

Winnipeg reports show the current year’s wheat crop surpassing fall estimates. ED Cotterell of the Canadian Pacific Railway cites up to May end totals of 216,870,207 bushels on CPR and 164,064,000 on CN, with combined 380,131,207 bushels and 425,484,207 after seed and grist deductions. Farmers still hold 15 to 20 million bushels.

Winnipeg Cote Terell Transi Ton Canadian Pacific Railway Canadian National Canadian Pacific Vancouver

Pension Changes Before Senate Again in Ottawa

The pensions bill with Senate amendments, unacceptable to the House of Commons, returns to the Senate with Senator Taylor added. Key disputes include dependents’ appeal rights to the pensions board and widows who married after their disability death. About 700 widows would gain pensions if the Commons proposal passes. current law bans appeals from the board’s decisions.

House of Commons Ottawa Senate Taylor Pensions Board Pensons Board

Yanning Plans Welsh Immigrant Push to Canada

Rev A L Richards says plan to invite 50000 Welsh youths to Canada awaits Canadian government consent. He blames England dole system for immigration slump, noting youths idle on street corners and marrying on welfare, calling for action.

Voment Toronto Canada A. L. Richards Mee Sre

Antarctic exploration plans announced by Wilkins and crew

Captain Sir George J Wilkins and Lieutenant Fielson arrived in London from Amsterdam by air and revealed plans for Antarctic exploration. They intend to depart for Panama about November 1 and commence polar flight from King Edward VII Land toward Graham Land and the area south of Cape Horn.

Prohibitionist Goos Sees City Back Beer Parlors

Brandon Goos, a noted prohibitionist in the province, appeared to drift from stance as electors voted on opening beer parlors. The final tally favored opening by 3 14 to 1 951, a majority of 263.

Prandon Tan

Tourist Arranges European Auto Ready on Landing

The traveler who ships his automobile to Europe can now have it prepared for pickup upon arrival, with the fuel tank filled and licenses secured.

Europe Tme

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