World recovery signs in evidence in chambers speech
London reports Neville Chamberlain in the House of Commons said the world economic conference could be held in two or three months. He expressed cautious optimism from signs in the United States and Europe, noting confidence returning and improvements in export trade as key to UK recovery. He cited tariff and quota barriers but pointed to rising activity, especially in automobile exports, while admitting unemployment relief works had not resumed.
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London
Eng
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Lkely
Mr Chamberlain
United Kingdom
Treatment of German Jews raises Ottawa delegation plea
Ottawa Jewish MPs eight in number including W. Jacobs A. A. Heaps and Sumurl Factor met Prime Minister R. T. Bennett and External Affairs Minister to seek action on alleged mistreatment of German Jews since the Hitler regime took power. The Prime Minister promised a full report through Under-secretary Oscar Skelton in London while the group urged League of Nations involvement to safeguard Jewish rights.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
W. Jacobs
A.A. Heaps
Sumurl Factor
R. T. Bennett
Miniter
Oscar Skelton
London
Canada
League of Nations
Germany
Ottawa to Offer Large Conversion Loan this Fall
In budget notes Hon. EDN Rhodes forecasts a government conversion loan at the opportune time. He indicates heavy obligations mature late in the fall, with funding needs projected to exceed 300 million dollars.
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Ottawa
Edn. Rhodes
Howden Airship Station to be Dismantled
London reports that the Howden airship station in Yorkshire, home to the A-100 and other airships during the war, will be pulled down. The airship shed cost 250000 and was completed in 1921, with total buildings costing 750000.
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London
Eng
Howden
Yorkshire
Peace Club Seeks Mussolini Meeting in Paris Talks
French Premier Daladier and Prime Minister MacDonald discuss a plan dubbed the peace cult with Mussolini. Officials expect a Ler-Mussolini accord in northern Italy, tied to the League of Nations framework to counter a potential Italo German bloc.
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France
Mussolini
Paris
Ward Daladier
Italy
Pans Daladier
P. MacDonald
Italan Pene
MacDo
Rome
We League of Nations
League
Wheat Conference Plan Awaited for U S Wheat Trade
Washington plans not yet advanced for United States participation in a wheat exporting countries conference including Canada. The move aims to stabilize grain prices and restore trade normality through reciprocal agreements after emergency domestic relief measures.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Roosevelt
International
Hull
Congress
US envoy Wilson to attend League of Nations session
A photo shows Hugh R. Wilson, United States Minister to Switzerland, named as the U S representative at the League of Nations gathering. The United States will not vote but will cooperate with other nations to seek a solution to the Sino Japanese tangle.
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Hugh R. Wilson
Switzerland
United States
League of Nations
Endeavng
Bennett Opposes Lotteries Bill in House Debate
Prime Minister Bennett voiced his strongest opposition to anything that would stimulate lottery speculation as the criminal code amendment bill on lotteries, sponsored by P. F. Casgrain, was talked out in the House. The discussion centered on forfeiture to the crown of lottery winnings as proposed in the measure.
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Ottana
RB. Bennett
Voi
Ion
Bennett
P. F. Casgrain Ltb
Charlevoix-Saguenay
Home Rule Proposed by Alberta Premier Brownlee
Premier Brownlee moves a resolution in the Alberta legislature proposing full home rule for Canada with power to amend the constitution. The amendment would require provincial consent before any Dominion request for constitutional change is made, replacing the current process.
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Brownlee
Alberta
Canada
Fumonton
Col F.C. Jameson
Edmonton
Ndeavor
Dominion
Bn.a
Tssembly
Canadian banks show soundness after $10 million withdrawal
Premier R. B. Bennett defended Canada’s banking system in the House of Commons noting that one chartered bank saw $10,000,000 in deposits withdrawn but did so without help from other banks or the Dominion government. He cited this as evidence against claims of unfairness in Manitoba savings office actions last year.
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Ottawa
Canadian Rifle Team Earns High Praise in Ottawa
His Excellency the Earl of Bessborough congratulated the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association at the annual meeting in Ottawa for a successful year. Major General A. G. L. McNaughton addressed the gathering, noting riflemen's return to important army posts as Major CR Crowe of Guelph was elected president, succeeding Col D. R. Street of Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Earl of Bessborough
Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
A. G. L. McNaughton
CR. Crowe
Guelph
D. R. Street
Edmonton instructor wins Trans Canada Trophy for 1932
Ottawa announces that instructor of the Edmonton Flying Club, Mr. Burbidge, has been awarded the Trans Canada Trophy for meritorious services to aviation during 1932. He is the sixth recipient since the award began in 1927 after joining the Royal Flying Corps in 1916 and taking junior instructor roles in Edmonton.
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Ottawa
Untasource
Murrage
Edmonton
War Defence Department
Burbidge
Royal Flying Corps
Edmonton Flying Club
Price Rise Foreseen for Jam and Marmalade in Ontario
Col Armand Smith of E D Smith and Co Winona says jams and marmalades will cost more due to sugar and sales taxes. He notes fifty percent of jam content is sugar. Willam Aikens of Vineland predicts wine price increases of five cents unless the liquor control board covers extra sugar excise tax costs.
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Hamilton
Col
Armand Smith
E. D. Smith and Co
Winona
Willam Aikens
Vineland
Liquor Control Board
Roosevelt to Send New Farm and Mortgage Proposals
President Roosevelt plans to send to Congress soon a package of proposals to reinforce United States agriculture and align mortgage programs along the general lines of the Canadian system. The move targets stabilizing farm income and housing finance during current economic pressures.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Roosevelt
Narrow Escape Atte Girl Run Over By Train
In Didsbury Alberta two year old Klein daughter of Mr and Mrs Klein was run over by a train but uninjured though badly frightened. She walked on the rails as a train approached, began to run, stumbled and fell. The engineer applied brakes but the engine passed over her. Train crew rushed from the cars and found her beneath the coal tender unharmed except for hysteria.
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Atte
Didsbury
Alberta
Klein
Mistro Klein
Ralicks
Fied
Government to Study Plans for Idle Insurance
Ottawa reports the House of Commons started debate on extending relief legislation for a year and authorizing the cabinet to shape a national insurance scheme. Labour Minister Gordons said provinces must surrender legal powers over insurance, while Minister Guthrie noted provinces resisted amending the British North America Act to let the Dominion act alone. A federal plan awaits constitutional clearance and provincial cooperation.
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Ottawa
W. A. Gordom
Labor
Hause
Hugh Guthrie
Lice
Dominion
Guthrie
Relief Plan Continues for Unemployed in Ottawa
Ottawa continues unemployment relief with Dominion Government pledging to support provinces, fund approved schemes within financial limits, and avoid infringing provincial jurisdiction. Minister W A Gordon says funds will aid provinces unable to fully support their people and will back coordinated relief efforts.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
W. A. Gordon
Laor
House of Commons
Mackenz
Gordon
Ife
Ottawa to launch royal bank inquiry commission
The government moves to establish a royal commission to probe Canada’s banking system and weigh the case for a central bank. The commission was confirmed in the budget speech by Hon. E. N. Rhode, Minister of Finance, in the House of Commons.
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Ottawa
Ont
Royal Commission
E. N. Rhode
House of Commons
Alberta considering redistribution of provincial ridings
The Alberta government proposes redistribution of Edmonton area ridings if the legislature adopts a resolution by Public Works Minister C. L. McPherson. The inquiry could lead to a substantial reduction in legislature members. A new electro magnet balance detects metals underground to depths beyond 15 feet.
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Edmonton
Alberta
C. L. McPherson
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