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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1922
Page
3
Britain gears for a hard fought campaign with pensions policy at center stage. Prime Minister defends the pensions ministry and vows not to abolish it without legislation while Labour banners and processions fill streets. Tensions rise as reporters clash over Lloyd George and Sir George Younger coverage.
The message from Benito Mussolini to British Prime Minister Law and French Premier Poincare pledges cordial greetings and solidarity among allied nations. It asserts Mussolini’s view of representing Malian ideals and stresses the need for united political action amid a Roman Legion communique detailing harsh repression of suspected communists.
Chancellor Wirth met with members of the repeations commission and warned of a grim winter for Germany. He cited shortages of food and coal and called stabilization of production and supply the essential immediate task before the nation.
Sir Henry Thornton will sail to London to assume his new role heading the National Lines in Canada, expected to arrive after his trial voyage in Townson. The move places Thornton in charge of operations as plans advance for Canadian routes.
Ottawa grants extension for the design competition for landmarks from historical sites. The move shifts the closing date from October 21 to November 15. The event, run by the Department of the Interior with art schools and architects, seeks a design for a plaque to mark a national historic site worthy of preservation. Prizes include 500 dollars for first, 100 for third, and other awards.
Montreal customs posted October receipts exceeding prior records with totals near eighteen million dollars in trade. The extraordinary volume marks one of the port’s largest business periods, with October activity surpassing earlier years and highlighting a peak year for cargo and duties.
U S Senator says no reciprocity pact with Dominion is likely. He notes tariff acts lack provision for reciprocity and suggests a special bill may be needed. He doubts current plans could pass the Senate and fears major Canadian trade diversion to the United States.
Alsace Lorraine autonomy advocates prepare for an international conference to be held this fall in Dalaitabile. The movement invites supporters from Switzerland England Denmark Italy Sweden Norway Holland Spain America and other nations to join discussions and set the agenda for regional self government.
A report notes ongoing danger from floating mines in the Baltic. The piece alleges a recent mishap or near miss, with unclear details. It mentions casualties including Lt. W Hynes and Seret Sisth U1, and Capt TW Aller and Lieut Hebbard in separate incidents related to army air operations.
United Farmers of Alberta membership dropped dramatically from 38 000 to 15 000 over a year ending September 20 1922 per official notes in the U P A journal. No reason given for the decline, but a reduction in membership is noted as a consequence of organizational work.
Ten million tons of ore were sent down the lakes to Superior Wisconsin, the largest tonnage moved through the port during the depression era after the war. Four docks reported shipments this season, marking a record for the period.
Vancouver remains 13 inches below its annual rainfall average as of October 11 while ships and vessels contend with a fierce storm along the Pacific coast.
Premier Bonar Law unveils the personnel for his cabinet in London with peers from the Lords. Montagu Barlow becomes labor minister, George Clement Tyron takes pensions, Samuel Hoare becomes air minister, and Neville Chamberlain named postmaster general after recent travels to Canada and the United States.
British ambassador Sir Auckland Geddes spoke to nine students at Richey College urging young Canadians to stay within the Dominion. He warned that true world leadership comes from those who rebuild after war, stressing Canada must continue development work and uphold duty to empire.
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