Tax Evasion by Canada’s Wealthy Prompts Tax Reform Call
The discussion in Parliament and in industry circles urges stronger measures to prevent rich Canadians from escaping taxation by relocating abroad. The Western Retailer argues that affluent individuals owe a moral duty to fund government, while Rowell Commission reforms should cut over governance and reduce tax burdens for all.
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Canada
West
House of Compans
Retail Merchants’ Association
Prairie Provinces
Federal House
West Indies
U.S.A
House of Commons
Rowell Commission
Commission
Swanscombe Lacks Post Office and Bank in Britain
Swanscombe in Kent stands as the sole British town with a 5,000 population lacking both a general post office and a bank. England shows high insurance costs for ages 20 to 25, and a handful of U.S. presidents had no children. Attendants at the British Industries Fair in London displayed multilingual abilities.
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Swanscombe
Kent
England
Great Britain
London
Pioneer Puff Wheat Factory Opens in Wanham
The Pioneer Spirit article notes A. Rogers and J. Tate starting a puffed wheat plant on Rogers' Wanham homestead using Garnet wheat. The venture aims to fund local youth through high school and already draws strong support. Nearby at Driftpile, Martin Dosher adds a tannery producing leather and harness.
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Peace River
A. Rogers
J. Tate
Driftpile
Lesser
Slave Lake
Martin Dosher
King Attends Amateur Boxing Finals at Albert Hall
The arrival of the King at Albert Hall to watch Federation of Boys Clubs boxing finals thrilled the crowd. He entered as the final round began, standing in the doorway to avoid disturbing the boxers, then moved to his ringside seat with the Duke of Gloucester to a roaring crowd.
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Albert Hall
Federation of Boys’ Clubs
England
Duke of Gloucester
Tested Recipes Provide Simple Luncheon and Supper Menus
A digest of easy to prepare meal ideas emphasizes unadorned but tasty dishes for daily family meals with a selection of three Friday menus built around a single salad. The code presents a buttered asparagus on toast, stewed tomatoes, layered cheese and apple salad, prune whip, tomato soup, and other items with jelly desserts and a pineapple ginger snap pairing. Plans for a railway 2,500 miles long to connect Chungking China with Soviet Russia are mentioned.
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Chungking
China
Soviet Russia
Germany builds for total war and aims for victory
Germany plans total war mobilization with civilian support and a vast war economy. The state envisions conscription of women, universal production in farms and industries, and a nationwide network of fast highways to move troops quickly, signaling a prep for an expansive European conflict.
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Germany
Europe
Ludendorff
New Treatment Draws on Venom and Veggie Compounds in Wartime Push
Dr. John A. Kolmer in Philadelphia leads experiments using snake venom and vegetable compounds to combat infantile paralysis. Otto Vogt von Sickingen, noted scientist and explorer, will head an expedition to Brazil to harvest relevant venom and plant substances for the effort.
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John A. Kolmer
Philadelphia
Otto Vogt von Sickingen
Brazil
South Africa plans elimination of slums in major cities
The government announces an initiative to eradicate slums across all large South African cities, outlining expected programs and targets to improve housing and living conditions for residents.
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South Africa
National Employment Commission Recommendations Summary
The Royal Commission on Dominion-provincial relations proposes federal subsidies for a low cost housing plan to aid deserving families, with safeguards on benefit leakage. It urges a national advisory committee on tourism plus support for native crafts to boost profits. It suggests income tax exemptions for modernizing machinery to keep export markets strong. It calls for a labor department bureau to research women’s employment.
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National Employment Inquiry
National Employment Commission
Royal Commission On
Labor Department
Geography Lessons From The Auto Age
The Detroit Free Press says cars taught Americans geography with an east west highway bounded by ditches telegraph poles and policed by motor cops, a cautionary note echoed by the Toronto Star about road travel.
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Detroit Free Press
The
Toronto Star
Apprenticeship for Farmers Introduced in Germany
The article notes a new apprenticeship program for farmers modeled after professional training schemes in Germany. It outlines potential benefits for skills, qualification paths, and workforce development within the agricultural sector.
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Germany
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