Bennett Attacks Bank of Canada Act in Commons Debate
In Ottawa on June 9 the House schedules June 17 sittings. Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett criticizes the Bank of Canada bill as drafted and warns it would allow the Governor Deputy-Governor to override directors. Charles Dunning defends private directors and vows high standards for Canada’s bank leadership.
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Charles Dunning
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Vancouver
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Better Highway From Calgary To Banff
EDMONTON June 9. The Dominion government may spend an extra 40000 to blotter the Calgary to Banff highway. Alberta minister W A Fallon said Ottawa’s Crerar drafted an agreement and the exact work will depend on it. Blottering involves light oil asphalt oil gravel sealing and hardening the surface.
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Dominion
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Banff
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Minister of the Interior
Babson urges Canadians as hedge against U S fascism
Roger W. Babson, noted investment statistician, advised investors to hold a small nest egg in Canadian securities kept in Montreal bank custody as a hedge against a Fascist government in the United States. The warning was issued in Boston on June 9.
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C.P
Roger W. Babson
United States
Canada
Montreal
Provinces Receive Dominion Grants for Relief May Aid
Ottawa June 9 Grants-in-aid to provinces for relief total 2,606,285 to cover expenditures in May. Ontario 892,500 Manitoba 200,812 Saskatchewan 297,500 Alberta 148,750 British Columbia 223,125.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Baseball Scores From Brooklyn to Boston This Day
National league results show Brooklyn and Pittsburgh tied in runs while Chicago tops Philadelphia in a seven inning game. American league notes include Chicago beating Philadelphia and Detroit defeating Boston with pitchers Hogsett Hemsley Comes Jorgens and others mentioned in the box scores.
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Pension Act Amendments and Veterans' Employment Commission
Ottawa reports two bills to amend the Pension Act and to establish a Veterans Employment Commission. A third bill on servicemen affairs is under examination. The amendments remove part of a merger plan with the pension appeals court, add a predicant member to the appeals court, and allow five ad hoc commissioners to clear pension applications. They set a 10 year widow pension limit, restrict retroactive awards to 12 months or 18 by discretion, and fix application deadlines of Jan 1 1940 for wartime service and Jan 1 1938 for England and Canada service. Local advisory councils are provided for in the employment bill with the National Commission empowered to initiate projects and a $500 000 vote in supplementary estimates.
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Pensions
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Canadian Persions Commission
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England
Canada
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National Commission
Opposition Leader Targets Quebec Government in Public Inquiry
Quebec Jan 9. Opposition Leader Maurice Duplessis announced all government departments will face scrutiny by the legislative public Accounts committee. He warned any government delay in the inquiry would be futile and said only a fraction of the scandal has been presented so far.
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Mauric Duplessis
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Duplessis
Wheat Frost Threatens Western Canada Crop
Western Canada faces frost across Manitoba and Saskatchewan threatening young wheat. Experts say the frost may blacken leaves but is unlikely to cause permanent damage after recent soaking rains. Winnipeg dispatch notes unseasonable lows and wide-area impact.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Polar explorer Hollick Kenyon open to treasure hunt offer
Commander H Hollick Kenyon famed for the Lincoln Ellsworth polar expedition said in Calgary he would not mind joining a South Seas treasure hunt. He noted no new polar flights are planned but remains open to offers. In Canada a bill to amend the criminal code including changes to section 98 will be introduced in the House of Commons this week.
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H. Hollick-Kenyon
Lincoln Ellsworth
South Seas
House of Commons
Spanish King Seeks To Regain Throne Amid Unrest
Madrid reports a plot to smash the monarchy and seize civil guard uniforms. A high official in charge of security announced the plan as Spain endures strikes and political turmoil since the February elections. Former King Alfonso XIII and his son Prince Juan were discussed as potential actors in the Riviera rumors.
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Social Credit Convention Notice in Medicine Hat
City social credit groups must elect delegates for the semi annual convention of the Medicine Hat Social Credit provincial constituency association to be held in the Social Credit committee rooms Friday June 19.
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Social Crédit
Medicine Hat
Bondholders to Organize for Alberta Bonds Meeting
Bondholders of Alberta bonds and savings certificates are invited to a meeting tomorrow evening at 8 30 p m in City Hall. The gathering aims to appoint a local committee to cooperate with bondholders across the Dominion for their protection.
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Dominion Government Renews Alberta Loans for One Year
Ottawa reports the Dominion government renewed Alberta loans totaling 2,250,000 for one year maturing May and mid June. security is four percent provincial treasury bills accepted as security. Alberta officials say renewals are common and the finance minister can approve them. Premier Aberhart notes interest cuts apply to provincial securities.
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Senate seeks amendments to allow provincial indirect taxation
In Ottawa on June 8 the senate discussed amending the British North America Act to legalize provincial indirect taxation. Senator Dandurand proposed safeguards to prevent tax favoritism or tariff walls among the nine provinces while aiming to secure unanimous Westminster approval for the joint address.
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House of Commons
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Chiangs Rise Tuts Wider China as Canton Mobilizes
Canton provincial army proclaims general mobilization and severs relations with Japan. The Nanking government, led by Chiang Kai-shek, asserts unity with the southwest and plans to confront Japan, while Hu Han-Min’s death reshapes Canton–Nanking tensions and allows regional authorities to act independently.
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Europe
Census troubles saddle Alberta enumerators frontier roads
Census takers in Alberta's rural areas face rain bogs and rough roads as they ride horses or hitch the family buggy to complete the count. Miss Jean Fullerton of Bragg Creek surveys 20 townships in the foothills country, exemplifying the rural enumerator's challenge.
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Paul Revere
Alberta
Jean Fullerton
Bragg Creek
Tolmie Wins Victoria Bye Election Majority Narrow
Victoria Victoria Tolmie Conservative member elected to Parliament in a close bye election, defeating Gordon of Co operative Commonwealth Federation and McDowell Liberal. Tolmie led from late poll counts and secured 5 059 votes to Gordon 5 811 and McDowell 5 660.
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Parliament says Creditors Arrangement Act cases continue
Ottawa reports that proceedings under the Creditors Arrangement Act were not halted despite the Act being sent to the Supreme Court for constitutional test. Finance Minister Dunning tabled a reply stating cases proceed, staff changes made, and new appointments occurred while the matter awaits judgment.
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