Federal plan to pool surplus cattle starts soon
Regina dispatch reports the federal government will launch a pooling system to buy surplus Saskatchewan livestock. Initial prices will be set by day to day market values, with later profit sharing. Distribution areas target Manitoba and eastern buyers, with canners likely bought outright at flat rates.
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Regina
C.P
Winnipeg
Flon
J. G. Gamliner
O. Fecer
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
J. G. Gardiner
Gardiner
Canada
Wheat Board
Alberta
Paul Bredt
Kemnay, Man
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Three Pools
Kenneth G. Burns
Burns Bros
Ontario
Western Canada
Livestock Commission
Canadian West
United States
Westeast
London
Chatham
Dominion Livestock
Ottawa
Prairies
McMurray Bush Fires Break Out
Edmonton July 28. Bush fires across Alberta timber land near McMurray flare once again near House River. Pilot Arthur Ranklin reports high winds driving flames over a large area with smoke forcing an aerial detour. No settlements endangered but extensive timber loss feared without rain.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
McMurrAy
House River
Arthur Ranklin
Fort Chipewyan
Canadian Airways Limited
Communists and Social Crediters In Conference
In Edmonton representatives of the Communist Party of Canada met with the Alberta Social Credit Board. After the talks no statement was issued. Board chairman G L MacLachlan said unity was urged and objectives were clarified. Attending Communists included Leslie Morris, Toronto. Jan Lakeman, Edmonton. Lawrence Anderson. plus Jack Lannin of Edmonton, who died in Hamilton on the way to hospital to see his wife and eight day old child.
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Edmonton
C.P
Communist Party of Canada
Alberta Social Credit Board
G. L. MacLachlan
Communist Party
Leslie Morris
Toronto
Jan Lakeman
Lawrence Anderson
Jack Lannin
Hamilton
Ont
Woodsworth urges unity at CCF opening session
J S Woodsworth national chairman urged the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation to close its ranks and pursue united action for a cooperative Canadian economy. He warned against financial crises and called for disciplined organization as the party debuts its eastern and western delegates.
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J. E. Garland
Organization World
J. S. Woodsworth
M.P
Winnipeg North Centre
National Council
Winnipeg
1- Operative Commonwealth Federation
Canada
Federation
Airliner Crash Kills Fifteen Near Russell BRU LS
A Dutch commercial airliner on a Rotterdam Brussels Paris route crashed near Russell. Fifteen people died including ten passengers and five crew with a stewardess among the dead. The plane reportedly exploded in mid air and burned after the crash.
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C.P
Here
Rotterdam
Brussels
Paris
Fort Simpson Hosts Governor General Visit From Britain
Lord Tweedsmuir toured Fort Simpson N W T on July 26 meeting residents at a tea aboard the Distributor and visiting local sites. He viewed a $2 acre Oblate Mission farm with dairy cattle, wheat, tomatoes, melons, and potato patches. A Moose hide gift bearing His Excellency’s crest was presented by Mackenzie river residents.
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Fort Simpson
N.W.T
Lord Tweedsmuir
North West Territories
Arctic
Mackenzie River
Edmonton
Hudson's Bay Company
Canada
Fort Providence
Sacred Heart School
Danzereau
Lord Tweetismuir
John Hudson
Fort Norman
George VI
Hudson
Mack
Ste. Marguerite
Sisters of Charity
L. A. C. O. Hunt
Mackenzie River District
Wheat smut treatment proves effective on Ontario farm
SMUT IN WHEAT CHATHAM Ont July 28 Completion of wheat threshing on J A McGeachys farm in Harwich township yesterday brought the first comparison of wheat treated to eliminate smut and untreated wheat Treated wheat was smut free while untreated wheat showed indications of the disease.
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Chatham, Ont
C.P
J. A. McGeachy
Harwich Township
Six Die In Barbadoes Riots Aboard Appolo
Bridgetown Barbados July 28 The British battleship Appolo landed marines to enforce order after 36 hours of rioting left six dead and 21 injured. Police reported a flare up today but said the city was quiet. Governor Sir Mark Young appealed for restoring order and offered to help investigate grievances behind the disturbances.
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Bridgetown
Barbados
Sir Mark Young
Alberta Bond Reduction Question Sparks Commons Debate
In London July 28 the British House of Commons debated Alberta bonds. Mps pressed for a statement on Alberta government default and the aim of requiring Alberta securities holders to register names and addresses before August 16 with ownership details. Malcolm MacDonald said he discussed the matter with the Canadian Finance Minister and has asked the Canadian High Commissioner to report developments. He added he would use any effective means to press those involved.
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London
C.P
Alberta
House of Commons
Herbert Williams
Malcolm MacDonald
Dominions
Alberts
John Mellor
MacDonald
Dominion
Canada
Williams
Explosion of Gas Main in Belfast
A gas main exploded in Belfast near a royal visit, smashing windows for miles and injuring only a child lightly. The King and Queen heard the blast as they traveled to the city hall amid a security ring and large crowds. Authorities could not confirm if accidental or terrorism, while damage and fear spread through the area.
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Belfast
North Ireland
Aberhart Says Banks Agreeable to Cooperation
Edmonton July 28 The premiere William Aberhart said replies from most Alberta banks to the provincial government request for cooperation are establishing Social Credit. He commented on S H Logan president Canadian Bankers Association in Toronto noting banks may serve Alberta within the Canada Bank Act and the province’s provisions.
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Edmonton
C.B
Premice
William Aberhart
Alberta
S. H. Logan
Canadian Bankers' Association
Toronto
Canada Bank Act
Reckless Drivers Lead 1936 Violent Death Toll
OTTAWA July 27 Automobile accidents accounted for 1 313 or 21 per cent of deaths from violence in 1936 the Dominion Bureau of Statistics said today Violent Deaths totalled 7 1 compared with 6 898 in 1935 and 6 469 in 1934 Personal crisis reports numbered 922 homicides 136 drowning 781 railway accidents 238 street car accidents 28 accidents in mines and quarries 138 and airplanes 16.
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Ottawa
C.P
D Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Procedure Under Way Beatification Crusade at Bishop Grandin
Vatican notes the Congregation of Rites discussed preliminary hearings for the beatification of Vitale Giustino Grandin, first Bishop of Edmignied, who died in 1902. The cause was admitted February 23, with miracles required for beatification and canonization. Grandin, a pioneer missionary in the Canadian Northwest, helped convert natives. It may take years to conclude. Beatification invites local veneration. canonization makes a saint venerated worldwide.
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Vatican City
Congregation of Rites
Lee
Vitale Giustino Grandin
Edmigniegd
Griaidin
Canadian Northwest
Ronalane Highway Bridge To Be Repaired
The Ronalane traffic bridge damaged by last Sunday's fire will be repaired soon. Secretary W Huckvale was informed by the highway commissioner and a July 24 letter from N W MacPherson notes that once the district engineer’s report arrives, material will be ordered and the bridge fixed at the earliest date.
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Ronalane
W. Huckvale
N. W. MacPherson
Daylight Montreal to Vancouver Flight Planned Friday
Ottawa July 28 The Transport Minister with department and Trans-Canada Airways officials will attempt the Montreal to Vancouver daylight flight Friday weather permitting The government 10 passenger transport plane used to inspect the route will carry Minister Howe Commander Edwards Philip Johnson and three pilots from Trans-Canada Airways and other officials
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Gqttawa
C.P
Co. D. Howe
Trans- Canada Airways
Montreal-Vancouver
Howe
Vancouver
C. P. Edwards
Philip Johnson
Grain May Only Be Used For Bread In Germany
Berlin July 27 A P Germany fought a short grain harvest today with an order forbidding the use of wheat or rye for anything but bread None may be used as animal fodder Walter Darre Reich commissioner for agriculture proclaimed The decree followed a bread council between provincial governors and the Nazi party and peasant leaders The country faced a grain harvest which may be from 10 to 15 percent below average.
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Berlin
A.P
Germany
Walter Darre
Clipper II Lands in Botwood on Experimental Flight
The Pan-American Clipper II landed in Botwood harbor completing the first leg of an experimental flight from Port Washington New York to Foynes Ireland.
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Botwood
Nid
Botwood Harbor
Port Washington
N.Y
Foynes
Ireland
Foreign experts to advise on Alberta tax briefs
Edmonton July 27 CP The Royal Commission on Taxation briefs for the prairie provinces will be prepared with help from multiple foreign economists. Dr Emerson W Schmidt of Minnesota University and Dr W G Waite will handle Alberta. Dr Jacob Viner of Chicago and Dr Alvin Hansen of Minnesota are retained by the prairie governments as consultants and may visit Edmonton this summer.
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Edmonton
Prairie Provinces
Emerson Vv. Schnidt
University of Minnesota
Alberta
Royal Commission On ‘Taxation
Dominion
Schmidt
W. G. Waite
Minnesota University
Minnesota
Canada
United States
Jacob Viner
University of Chicago
Alvin Hansen
Royal Commission On Taxation
Scien Low
Low
Consgultanta
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Jacob Kroeker
Irvine
Kroeker
Communists and Social Crediters
Woodsworth
C.C.F
Cooperative Commonwealth Confederation
Russels
The
By Guy E. Anoaues
Barbadoes
Aberhart
Major Douglas
Legisature
G. Lo MacLachlan
Social Credit Board
Winn
Douglas
Grandin
Ronalane Highway
Aberhart Gorton
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