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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
7
Fragmented report notes Munich Nazi leaders praising Britain and France while seeking to secure Germany’s war-lost gains. Hitler berates opponents, defends rearmament and accuses Jews of swindles, while criticizing British and French leaders and warning against war.
The article reports BC exports to China and Japan in the first half of 1938. It notes a sharp fall in shipments, with China at 19.433 million feet versus 23.302 million the prior year and Japan down to 29.500 feet from 128.137 thousand. Canada trade with Japan shows declines, while non ferrous metals demand rises, amid broader wartime disruption.
Labor's Jennie L. Adamson defeated Conservative Gouffrey Mitchell by 48,514 to 42,276 to win the Dartford seat, seen as a setback for Prime Minister Chamberlain's policy amid dismay over Czechoslovakia and the Munich outcomes. Oxford election results also noted.
A finance department statement shows National Housing Act loans totalled 924.66 up to October 31 under the housing act and act for detention. Home improvement loans reached 22,919,346 bringing the combined housing and repair total to 47,000,000. Up to the same date 6,272 Canadians received housing loans and 55,820 families used home improvement loans to upgrade dwellings, with construction expenditure (including land) surpassing 59,000,000.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced Their Majesties will spend three weeks in Canada during an early summer visit. The tour will focus on meeting Canadians and inclining a national war memorial unveiling in Ottawa. Final plans await royal approval with a cabinet subcommittee coordinating with provincial officials.
Mr Justice HH Davis of the Supreme Court of Canada fixed Monday November 21 for the Bren gun contract case arguments. The royal commissioner will hear eight hearings over about a week with time limits for each speaker as Tadge and counsel clash over procedures and public access.
A fragment reports the Edmonton Trades and Labour Council urging a wage of 100 dollars a month for sabn bf the Alberta Federation of Labor in Calgary on November 28. The item notes the protest action led by Edmonton workers.
Mexican officials were reported to be investigating a Canadian firm with aeroplane producing capabilities. Representatives were en route to discuss production of armaments and aircraft, having visited a plant in Fort William and departing from Montreal after inspecting operations opened a year ago.
A veteran trapper says thick snow and cold forecast for the northland will push two caribou herds toward timber-line near Chur Chill Manitoba. Thick-necked timber caribou cross the Hudson Bay Railway a few miles north as Barren Lands caribou migrate 80 miles south. Migration appears simultaneous though herds are hundreds of miles apart.
A thief entered the home of Constable Frank Darkwell on his day off and stole the constable's service revolver two watches and a razor. The constable discovered the robbery on his return after hours visiting with friends.
Ottawa plans a January session with the first or second week chosen for resuming parliament. Prime Minister Mackenzie King signals the new Canada United States trade deal should be ready soon and will be presented after the throne speech address. Ministers aim to push business, but not rush parliament, and may adjourn during the royal visit. Finance Minister Charles Dunning attended his first full cabinet since budget debates last June.
Hon Dr B S Manion National Conservative Leader spoke at a Waterloo South by election meeting in support of Karl Homuth. He argued there is no simple cure for Canada's economic ills but methods over time will improve conditions for all classes. He said government aims at happiness of the governed and his plans align with Canadian conservatism and liberal values.
Sir John Jarvis Conservative MP for Guildford announced the Berengaria formerly with Cunard-White Star henceforth called Irman will be broken up for scrap at Jarrow. About 200 men will be employed there for two years. Jarvis, active in publishing and politics, paid over £260,000 for the vessel after the Great War.
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