Medicine Hat Weeky News May 28 1938 front item
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28 May 1931
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
1
Sugar beet factory prospects in Western Canada discussed
Dr. Gershaw MP receives correspondence from Jos. Ferbeck urging talks on establishing two beet sugar factories at Brooks and Vauxhall in Alberta. Ferbeck proposes British capital and Canadian government support to start construction this summer under British control, to diversify Western Canada’s agriculture and boost industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vauxhall
Brooks
Gershaw
Alberta
Dominion
Western Canada
Brooks and Vauxhall
Protectionist Condemns Tariff Policy in Senate Remarks
Senator George W. Norris denounces high tariffs and the Farm Loan Board, arguing the Farm Loan Board is tied to wheat and cotton and that agricultural prices have plunged. He cites Hawley Smoot and Grundy tariff bills, noting retaliation, factory closures, and rising unemployment as foreseen by economists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Norris
United States
Norris
Farm Loan Board
Tax and tariff policy sparks farm relief debate
The reader notes Senator Norris is not a free trader and favors a scientific tariff. Protection is seen as a burden on farmers, a weapon to pay tribute to monopolistic control. A strong movement seeks relief from high tariffs and Canadian policy influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
United States
Ile
Bennett
Spain Plans Cooperative Land Use To Boost Cultivation
The Spanish government outlines a program not calling for land confiscation but targeting large municipal tracts and idle estates. It envisions coop societies leasing land from the state, using modern methods, with low rents to promote cultivation and employment, a concept echoed in England and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly
Spain
England
Australia Faces Severe War Debt Strain and Economic Crisis
The Australian situation shows burden from war debt surpassing national wealth and population. Britain offers limited relief while Australia contemplates debt cuts, gold standard abandonment, and bank interventions as NSW and commonwealth banks face stress and deflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Canada
Britain
Italy
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Commonwealth Bank
United States Faces Billion-Dollar Deficit Amid Protection Critique
The article cites a looming deficit exceeding a billion dollars by June, criticizing high protectionist policy for failing to raise revenue or curb unemployment. It notes earlier Treasury projections, tax shortfalls, and calls for debate on unemployment remedies including options discussed by Colonel Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
Washington
Minneapolis Tribune
Mellon
the Treasury
Tribune
Congress
New York World-Telegram
Fire in Fingland drains gold reserves and credit risk
An official note describes a government effort to bolster national credit after large gold shipments departed Fingland. The removal of reserves left the national currency short of its backing gold, threatening financial stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingland
WHAT A TARIFF MEANS
The tariff increases from the emergency Parliament session raised import costs for farm implements from the United States by 10 to 25 percent. A Western company’s 1930 and 1931 catalogs show prices climbing: a 12 inch gang plow rose from 94 to 108.50 dollars and a disk harrow from 39.25 to 46 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lt Col Spencer Advocates Six Hour Day Remedy
The Vancouver Star notes Lt Col Nelson Spencer M L A argues for two six hour shifts in industry to replace the eight hour day. He says this could relieve unemployment and prevent future factory closures amid global downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Vancouver Star
Nelson Spencer
M.L.A
the Star
Spencer
European revolt against high tariffs draws in nations
At Geneva Italy France Germany and Austria urged tariff reduction while Austria and Germany proposed removing barriers within their area. The move sparked envy as neighbors sought admission to shared benefits. The New York Times warned Americans that high tariffs decline popular support. public sentiment in the US mirrored Europe in opposing Hawley Smoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Geneva
Italy
France
Germany
Austria
M. Briand
New York Times
Hoover
United States
Europe
Britain Keeps Airship Plan Alive After R-101 Disaster
Premier MacDonald affirmed in Parliament that Britain will not abandon airship research. The government will pursue scientific tests with the R-100 and monitor developments, while limiting spectacular flights. The policy aims to determine if airships can reliably serve the empire, potentially enabling future Atlantic crossings by B-106 or similar craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
England
Canada
MacDonald
House of Commons
Britain
Germany
United States
Japan
Atlantic
U S Rules Change For Canadian Commuters
Washington reports new labor department rules addressing cross border workers. Commuters who abandon commuter status become new immigrants and those hired in the U S for six months lose special privileges. Absent proof of fraud, reinstatements and status changes may occur under revised provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
United States
U.S. Department of Labor
Stinson
Veregin Pushes Crestovia Settlement Plan
In Victoria British Columbia on May 21 officials consider Veregin or Vere Rte Crestovia as leader Veregin proposes paving a path for the Sons of Freedom to settle Crestovia under a pledge to end disputes with authorities. Without a formal proclamation the Sons of Freedom may resist relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Poc
Asketer
Ceregin
Crestovia
Lone of Freedom
Costom
Vere
Sons of Freedom
Rates shift as Dominion pledges to absorb insurance costs
Brig Gen Row Paterson of the On-to-the-Bay Association says Winnipeg will press the Dominion Government to absorb the difference in insurance rates if Imperial Shipping Committee charges remain too high. He regards the promise from late government and current administration as failing to deliver reasonable rates for shippers and underwriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Porsinton
Imperial Shipping
Row
Paterson
Dominion
Paterson Adda
Montreal Captain Killed in Seuttle at Uptown Club
Captain William H. Ransome aged 43 master of Cliff Hall grain boat died from head wounds after a scuffle at the entrance of an uptown club. He was refused entry and found in the lobby. two captains and two mates are held as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
William H. Ransome
Cliff Hall
Ransome
Leee
Communists Shot Down in Bratislava Meeting
Four people were killed and many wounded when gendarmes opened fire on a Communist meeting at Koshuth near Bratislava Czecho Slovakia. The Communist deputy mayor was among the seriously wounded in the confrontation on May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratislava
Czecho - Slovakia
Associated Press
Koshuth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Medicine Hat Weekly News
P.O
Mayfair Ave
F. W. Gershaw
Ottawa
House of Parliament
Jos. Ferbeck
F. W. Gershaw, Esq
Montreal Star
Rome
Star
U.S
Veregin
Hudson Bay
Uptown
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