Bennett Proposes Tour to Highlight Communist Activity in Ottawa
In Ottawa on June 20, Rt Hon RB Bennett offered to take Justice Minister La Pointe on a tour to show alleged Communist activity in the capital and across Canada. The invitation was not answered, as Liberals Social Crediters and the CCF urged repeal of Section 98. John R. MacNicol defended strengthening the code with a reinstated tough provision.
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Ottawa
C.P
B. ‘Bennett
Enesé
Lapointe
Jeader
C.C. F
John R. MacNicol
Toronto- Davenport
Calgary weighs appeal after mandamus ruling
City of Calgary considers appealing to the Supreme Court of Canada after Alberta Court of Appeal grants a mandamus ordering the city to fix a tax rate sufficient to cover all expenditures and liabilities. The 50 mill rate may rise to 60 mills to comply.
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Calgary
Supreme Court of Canada
Alberta Court of Appeal
Minnie Larson
Vondholder
Maidamus
Wheat Prices Still Rise Despite US Drought
Wheat prices on the Winnipeg grain exchange advanced as US drought reports kept hopes of relief dim. Futures closed 13 8 to 15 8 cents higher with July at 82 7 8, October 83 1 8, and December 83 1 2 cents. Foreign buyers contracted about 750 000 bushels, lifting three day export sales to roughly 3 500 000 bushels.
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Winnipeg
United States
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Aberhart Visit Outlined for Monday in City
Premier Aberhart arrives by train at 11 45 meets Mayor Bullivant who greets him then attends Rotary Club dinner at the Assiniboia hotel. He tours local industries and meets merchants at City Hall in the evening with Tuesday plans pending.
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W. Aberhart
Bullivant
Assiniboia Hotel
Rotary Club
Premier Aberhart
Soldiers Called Out By Irish Cabinet
Dublin June 20 The government ordered troops to enforce the ban against the Irish Republican Army and deter a planned political demonstration tomorrow. Defence Minister Frank Aitken ordered forces to encircle Bollens Lane near Bodcerstown, 20 miles south of Dublin, where Theodpid Wolfe tone is linked to the historic Irish republic.
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Dublin
Defence
Frank Aitken
Harlem Riot Follows Joe Louis Defeat With Street Disorder
Harlem erupts after Joe Louis defeat as two Negroes are stabbed one shot and many hurt in street fighting. Police mobilize around 700 officers to quell the outbreak and restore order as bystanders including whites and Negroes are assaulted during the wild aftermath.
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New York
French Govt Moves to Control Bank of France
Paris reports the French government, opposing devaluation, seeks to repatriate hidden gold and impose a July 15 deadline for declaring exported capital. Finance Minister Vincent Auriol warns the country must save itself and seeks government control of the Bank of France via decree powers.
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Paris
Vincent Auriol
Chamber of Deputies
M” Auriol
Bank of France
Auriol
Chamber
Wheat price guard urged by Alberta farmers
At a United Farmers of Alberta meeting in Calgary a resolution was sent to Prime Minister Mackenzie King urging a guaranteed minimum wheat price for 1936. The target is not less than the 1935 Wheat Board floor and ideally $1.00 per bushel if possible.
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Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
Mackenzie King
Wheat Board
Monarch Theater Buys Fight Pictures From Last Night
Monarch Theatre has purchased fight pictures from the Schmeling Souis bout shown last night. The footage will be shown here next week with dates to be announced in Monday's News.
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Monarch Theatre
Parliament Debates Farm Implement Tariffs and Prorogation
In Ottawa a long House of Commons debate delayed prorogation as agricultural tariffs on farm implements dominated the session. The agricultural committee report was adopted proposing continued inquiry into prices and tariffs. Bennett urged referral to the Tariff Board or a royal commission, prompting further speeches from Western MPs including Gardiner Coldwell Thorson and McLeod.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Esther
House Agricultural Committed
Bennett
Tariff Board
Mc Bennett
J. G. Gardiner
Agriculture
M. J. Coldwell
C.C.F
Rose‘town-Biggar
T. Thorson
Libs
Selkirk
Malcom McLéhn
Lib
Melfort
CAI
Thorson
Coldwell
Royal Commission
Canadian business briefs outline new plants and gains
The Canadian Press reports on several investments and expansions across Ontario Quebec and Ontario again. Crompton lamps to be made in Canada at English Electric Co of Canada's new factory in Ontario. North American Elevators plans a 250000 bushel addition at Sorel. Hammond Manufacturing erecting a 5000 plant in Guelph for radio supplies. Staunton's Ltd to build a wallpaper plant at Leaside. Chromium Smelting and Refining to open a 20000 mill in Sault Ste Marie. CNR revenue shows a nine percent rise over 1936 in the three weeks ending May. Toronto wallpaper plant Leaside Richmond Hill. Stratford reconnections heavy for six years. Waterloo customs up 34.4 percent in May. Montreals newsprint production at record May.
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Toronto
Electric’ Company of Canada, Ltd
Canada
Montreal
Sorel
North American Elevators
Stratford
Ont
Aegis
Guelph
Staunton’s Ltd
British eclipse expedition faces clouded view in Japan
British scientists striving to record a solar eclipse in Kamishari Hokkaido faced clouds minutes before totality. While California Institute of Technology observers at Memanbetsu reported clear conditions, Cambridge led by Stratton captured only a few chromosphere photographs. Japanese and other station groups along the line of totality reported great success.
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Kamishari
Hokkaido
Japan
Joseph‘ J. Johnson
Callifornia Institute , of ‘Technology
Memanbetsu
Frederick ‘John M
Solar Physics Observatory
Cambridge University
Shari
France outlines plan for League of Nations reorg
Paris reports France has drafted its own plan for reorganizing the League of Nations. The proposal, to be presented in Geneva on June 26, mirrors the British idea but with a different regional alignment. France objects to including Germany in the Western Pact while excluding it from the East.
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Paris
CP. Dublew
France
League of Nations
Geneva
Foreign Office
Leon Blum
Europe
Germany
Schmeling Braddock Set September World Title Fight
Schmeling and Braddock, two top heavyweights, will box for the world championship in a September playoff at Yankee Stadium. Both fighters have tangled in a history making buildup as they join forces in a highly anticipated showdown.
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New York
C. P
Max ‘Schmeling
Jas. J. .Braddock
Yankee Stadium
Alberta Prosperity Certificates issued to exceed current fund value
Edmonton reports Minister Lucien Maynard stating Alberta prosperity certificates will surpass the currency in the current fund. The scheme hinges on public bond acceptance, stamp revenues of 1 per cent weekly, and funds withheld by the treasurer to back two year bonds. The plan envisions stamp sales by appointed agents and monthly redemptions through a separate current fund.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Lucien Maynard
Cas
Charles Cockroft
Cockroft
Marnard
Charles*Cockroft
Italy’s Sanctions Policy Sparks Mixed British Reaction
In London June 19 AP dispatch reports Italian ambassador Dino Grandi calls friendship with Britain essential while British critics in Parliament urge reversal of sanctions. Viscount Cecil leads a League of Nations Union push, Liberal party delegates condemn the policy as a disaster.
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London
Great Britain
Dino Grandi
Italy
Viscount Cecil
General Council
League of Nations Union
Scarborough
Liberal Party
Daily Mirror
Hden
Samuel R Hoare
Holiday Post Office Hours on King Edward VIII Birthday
Post office services will be available on June 23 the birthday of King Edward VIII including stamp general delivery registration and money order wickets open 8 am to 12 noon lobby hours 7 am to 9 pm incoming mail sorted outgoing dispatched and one complete delivery by letter carrier.
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Edward VIII
Baron Okura Sees Growing Canada Japan Trade Ties
Baron Okura remarks in Banff on June 20 that expanding Canada Japan trade will strengthen peace and friendship. He notes Japan will continue natural trade with Canada, buying raw materials for its expanding industry and exporting goods west and south. He adds Japan and Canada will barter to deepen friendly relations.
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Banff
Canada
Japan
K. Okura
Okura
Tina
Canadian Rockies
London
Tory Senators Bitterly Opposed to Government Plan
Ottawa June 19 Conservative leader Rt Hon Arthur Meighen and several Senate associates planned to vote against restoring the Canadian National Railways directorate. The bill passed on third reading without a recorded vote. Conservative appointees Horner Griesbach Sauve and Sutherland voiced opposition and warned they would vote against it if given the chance again.
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Ottawa
C.P
Arthur Meighen
Senate
Canadian National Railways Administration
Meighen
Speaker
C. ‘Crowe
R. B. Horner
Saskatchewan
A. Griesbach
Edmonton
Arthur Sauve
Rigaud
Dora Sutherland
Oxfred
Peara
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