Canada Germany three month trade pact aids MFN terms
Ottawa and Berlin announce a three month temporary trade arrangement from January 1. Canada agrees to MFN treatment for German goods and adds an intermediate tariff for German imports while Germany grants Canada its conventional and general tariffs where no rates exist. Officials hope to finalize a longer treaty before March.
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Ottawa
Canada
Germany
George Perley
Ing
Montreal
Macedonian factions clash in Sofia. 1 policeman killed
In Sofia on December 28 fighting between rival Macedonian factions near the royal palace left one police officer dead and five others wounded as King Boris held talks with party leaders to form a new cabinet.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Boris
Bennett Lands in New York Aboard Majestic
Prime Minister R B Bennett of Canada arrived in New York aboard the Majestic. He planned no comment on state affairs until Ottawa tomorrow and noted a Franco-Canadian trade talk in Paris while denying knowledge of a USSR-Canada trade pact. The voyage faced a seven day crossing and a deadly wave damaged the ship.
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New York
R. B. Bennett
Canada
Majestic
Ottawa
U.S.S.R
Cahan
Paris
Bennett
Redcliff High School Christmas Party a Village Hit
The Redcliff Christmas event at Cliff Hall drew a large crowd of local youth and visitors. Music by George Thompson and a long program of class performances delighted attendees, followed by a visit from Santa Claus and a closing National Anthem.
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Redcliff High School
Cliff Hall
Jaseine Hat
Hall
F. Hall
George Thompson
Yuestra
Margaret Pow
Calgary
R. KE. Pow
Gorn Memorial Manse
Ming
George Abbott
Regina
Wheeler
Vy. R. E. Pow
Bruce Sheasby
Japan Plans Wide Army Build Up for Manchuria
Tokyo announces a government plan to modernize Japan’s military and strengthen forces in Manchuria. Upgrades include more planes, tanks, heavy guns, motorized units, and an expanded officer corps, while reducing forces in Japan proper. The War Office notes past contact with Soviet troops and cautions that future relations are unpredictable.
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RED Arm
WAR Office
Tokyo
Japan
Manchuria
Anc
Manchuk
Russia
Red Army
Talks Revived on Mr Brownlee Resignation in Alberta
A two day caucus of UFA members and provincial cabinet officials opened at Edmonton’s Parliament Buildings amid speculation that Premier Brownlee may resign to join a Dominion tariff board. Gardiner was absent due to illness, and the meeting is held behind closed doors with economy and education cost-cutting among possible topics.
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Icdmonton
U.F.A
United Farmer
U.F.W.A
Robert Gardiner
House of Commons
Edmonton
U.E.A
Brownlee
New Dominion Tariff Board
M.P
Gardiner
Liklihood
Presiden CV
Gandhi weighs hunger strike over untouchables at temple
In Yerada jail Gandhi debates delaying a January 1 hunger strike to seek a referendum among caste Hindus within ten miles of the Caravayo temple on admitting untouchables. The move does not affect UK India talks on a self governing constitution despite Nationalist withdrawal from the third Round Table Conference.
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Poona
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Yerada
United Kingdom
British India
Gandhi
London
Whitman Leader of Textile Firm Dies by Suicide
Malcolm Whitman aged 55 a member of the Lasher and Whitman textile firm and former United States tenure champion committed suicide today by leaping from his penthouse atop a five storey apartment house at 136 East 67th Street New York authorities reported.
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Whitman
New York
Malcolm
Lasher and Whitman
United States
East 67Th Street
United States to Try Another Plan for Insull
Chicago dispatch reports the United States will pursue a new method to bring Samuel Insull Sr. back to face charges of larceny and embezzlement. The Greek Court of Appeals in Athens refused extradition, leaving the plan uncertain as to how to proceed.
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United States
Chicago
Samuel Insull
Utilites Czar
Greek Court of Appeals
Athens
Thomas J. Courtney
State Department
Washington
Insull
Ground on Which Harpell Bases His Court Appeal
James J. Harpell of Gardenvale Quebec publisher convicted of libel filed an appeal in the Appeal Court. He challenges Justice Greenshields ruling on the demurrer to his special plea and alleges injustice from striking out much of that plea. He cites refusals to allow questions to witnesses and improper jury exposure to the unamended plea.
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Harpell
Montreal
James J. Harpell
Gardenvale
Que
Ibel
T. B. Macauley
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
R. A. EB. Greenshields
Trade talks warn oil for cattle plan faces scrutiny
A Winnipeg syndicate negotiating Canadian cattle and hides for Russian oil sent a member to Ottawa for talks with government officials. Plans include Canadian oil ownership on arrival and Soviet cattle ownership at port, with pricing aligned to livestock markets and oil split into fuels. London editors challenge PM Bennett’s stance and warn of implications for imperial trade.
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Winnipeg
Ottawa
Canada
Russia
Trinidad Island
British Empire
Black Sea
Winnipeg Company
London
Manchester Guardian
R. B. Bennett
Robert Weir
Guardian
South Wales
Hudson Bay
Bennett
Wheat production figures and notable death in Toronto
Winnipeg report shows 680 wheat inspections this year versus 707 last year with 491 carload contracts for wheat, 35 oats, 89 barley, 40 barley, 6 flax and 0 rye. Robert G. Segsworth a well known Toronto barrister is dead.
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Winnipeg
Robert G. Segsworth
Toronto
Alberta Paying Bond Interest On Light North American Debentures
Edmonton reports Alberta treasurer R G Reid says first of year payments for 1934 will be light with no maturing debentures this week. Interest bills total 505,737 due January 1 and mid January. Principal debentures maturing 1933 total 5 million with 2 million due June 1 and remainder November 1. Rail purchase credit of 5 million from CPR and CNR expected in June. Alberta outlooks easy street for 1934 and 1935 with 2 million and 3 93 thousand maturing respectively.
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Edmonton
New York
R. G. Reid
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Northern Ru
Mr. Reid
Alberta Will Not Accept Loan From Oil Firms
Premier Brownlee announced Alberta will not accept advances of funds from Imperial Oil and other oil companies. The executive council rejected any repayable loan, citing loss of revenue if motor licenses are extended to April 1. The offer of up to 150000 dollars against the gasoline tax was made to Alberta and other western provinces, mirroring Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
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Edmonton
Imperial
Alberta
Brownlee
Executive Council
Imperial Oil Co
Frank Turtey
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Roos Aims for Premiership as SA Coalition Forms
In South Africa, Tielman Roos signals a coalition plan to topple the current government and take the premiership. He resigns from the Supreme Court to front a devaluation party and seeks support from both government and opposition factions amid gold standard turmoil.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Union of South Africa
N. C. Havenga
Great Britain
Johannesburg
Tielman Roos
Sion
Supreme Court
Ant
Heid
Smuts
Hertzog
Roos
Sup
Amon
Jan
Wrec
A. Me
Aire
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Dot Lien
Betty Balmer
Carol Sellhorn
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Norma White
Kathleen Cooke
Little Town of Bethlehem
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Janet Paterson
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Three Wise Men
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Mabel Humphrey
Esther Rexin
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Santa Claus
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Duchess of Richmond
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