Plan to enlarge Canadian news service over radio
A parliamentary committee heard a delegation from the Canadian Press press urging daytime national network broadcasts to add three or four Canadian and British style news services. They proposed CP supply free bulletins beyond the current nightly service and pressed for continued protection against theft of news for broadcast.
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Ortawa
Parliamentary Committee On Radio
Radio Committee
Canadian Press
Canada
United States
W. B. Preston
Brantford Expositor
The
Canadian Radio Commission
FE. Norman Smith
Ottawa Journal
J. F. B. Livesay
Toronto
Preston
Commons
Dominion
May Call At Halifax for Queen Mary Visit
Nova Scotia officials hope the Queen Mary may call at Halifax later this season to allow residents to view the 806 000 ton Cunard liner. Government statements say an early voyage visit is unlikely but a Halifax call could be arranged after the ship’s May 27 departure from Southampton for New York to compete with the Normandie.
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Halifax
Great Britain
Nova Scotia
A.S. MacMillan
Cunard
White Star Line
Atlantic
Normandie
Southampton
New York
Hospital Fire Destroys Aklavik Mission Clinic
The Church of England hospital at Aklavik in the Northwest Territories burned down with no loss of life. Three Toronto-trained nurses led rescues, including Miss M. A. Solomon in charge. Miss Ruth Hamilton and Miss Hutchison aided. The eight bed facility, enlarged to 18 beds in 1931, suffered over $25,000 in damage.
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Aklavik
N.W.T
the Missionary Society of the
Church of England
Canada
M. A. Solomon
Toronto
Ruth Hamilton
Peterborough
Hutchison
Hamilton
Rust Resistant Wheat Winnipeg
Dr. C H Goulden of the University of Manitoba outlined progress in breeding rust resistant wheat at a National Research Council grain committee meeting. The discussion cited Manitoba rust prevalence last year as a basis for extensive studies and noted ongoing testing for resistance to foot rot diseases and frost impact on seedlings.
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Winnipeg
National Research Council
Dominion Department of Agriculture
C. H. Goulden
University of Manitoba
Manitoba
J. B. Harrington
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Coronation Date Proclaimed in London May 1987
The May 1987 coronation date for King Edward will be proclaimed next month with a ceremony similar to the accession proclamation. Heralds and pursuivants will accompany the College of Arms officers at St James Palace Charing Cross Temple Bar and the Royal Exchange to announce the date. The Prime Minister Baldwin will announce the date in the House of Commons when the Duke of Norfolk as Earl Marshal issues the proclamation.
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London
Edward
College of Arms
St. James’ Palace
Charing Cross
Temple Bar
Royal Exchange
British War Film Shown Privately After Ban
A British war film depicting wartime horrors and public views was shown privately after a provisional ban by Marquess of Crewe, a censorship official. It ends by urging viewers to press parliament members to pledge votes against war, drawing heavy criticism for suppression. Lord Crewe plans to submit the film to the ministry of war for approval or rejection.
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London
Marquess of Crewe
H. G. Wells
Lord Crewe
Ministry of War
Italy protests to Geneva over Red Cross ambulance bombardment
The Italian government sent a protest to Joseph Avenol secretary-general of the League of Nations alleging Ethiopian artillery bombardment of Italian Red Cross ambulances. The incident prompts international diplomatic action.
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Geneva
Red Cross
Joseph Avenol
League of Nations
Spain Profits From Sanctions on Italy Says Ontario Report
A Toronto led Ontario Retail Grocers Association committee report finds League of Nations sanctions on Italy cut Canada's imports of olive oil anchovies pistachio nuts almonds filberts Sorrento walnuts lemons limes and marascherries. Spain now supplies most of these items.
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Toronto
League of Nations
Italy
Canada
Committee On
Ontario Retail Grocers’ Association
Civil List Deliberations Reported by Commons Committee
The House of Commons select committee finished its deliberations on the king's civil list and will report to the house. A forthcoming bill will cover the king Queen Mary the Duke and Duchess of York and other royals including marriage contingencies. Committees figures remain secret. London The Lords set a record for a short sitting with the Lord Chancellor at 4 15 p m and adjourning at 5 16 p m after the report stage without amendments.
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London
House of Commons
House
Mary
Duke and Duchess of York
House of Lords
Viscount Hailsham
Alberta Farmers Face Late Seeding Across Province
Alberta farmers may seed late this year with central and northern districts most affected by snow. While yield concerns exist, optimism remains as fields thaw and warm weather clears snow. Last year by April 30 only eight percent had been seeded. the 10-year average stood at 35 percent. In 1928, six percent had been seeded by that date.
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Calgary
Alberta
Ottawa Fails to Act on Provincial Finances After Talks
British Columbia Premier Pattullo and Finance Minister Dunning gave non committal answers after discussions on Dominion provincial financial relations. No definite steps will be taken until further talks with western provinces. Conferences await prorogation of legislatures. Dunning said he has been in contact with provincial premiers.
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Ottawa
Dunning
T. D. Pattullo
British Columbia
Dominion
Cattle Must Be Treated for Warble Fly Before Export
Canada requires cattle exported to England Wales and Scotland between March 15 and June 30 to be treated with a preparation to reduce warble fly risk. Officially supervised treatment occurs at tagging points and a certificate of treatment will be issued.
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Ottawa
Canada
England
Wales
Scotland
Department of Agriculture
British Isles
Health of Animals Branch
Agriculture Department
Relief Camp Workers Seek Higher Pay Interview
A delegation of seven relief camp workers arrived to press for higher wages and more privileges in provincial camps. They requested interviews with government officials and, if possible, with Hon. W. W. Cross, minister in charge of relief.
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Edmonton
W. W. Cross
French troops stand guard on eastern border
Paris reports the French government ordered 175000 peace time troops to remain in service past their April 15 end date. The move, tied to Rhineland crisis negotiations, keeps units along the Maginot line fully manned while aiming to secure security demands and prestige in Europe.
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Paris
Rhineland
Loui Felix Maurin
Maginot
Adolf Hitler
France
Andre Francois-Poncet
Berlin
Europe
Defence of India: Chetwode warns against risks in frontier
Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode told the East India Association that defending India is vital and risky ventures would be madness. He noted the Indian frontier touches the Russian threat and that international tensions can shift quickly given Russia’s large forces.
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Chetwode
London
India
Sir Philip Chetwode
East India Association
Philip
Indian Frontier
Russia
Alberta Prorogues First Social Credit Session
The first session of the world’s first Social Credit government ended April 7 as the Alberta legislature prorogued by Lt. Gov. W. L. Walsh. After about nine weeks since February 6, the session saw 102 new statutes added to the provincial code.
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Edmonton
Social Credit
Alberta
W. L. Walsh
Resignation Accepted of Victoria Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor J W Fordham Johnson tendered his resignation due to ill health, accepted by Premier Pattullo. The resignation takes effect at the end of April, three months before the term would normally expire.
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Victoria
J. W. Fordham Johnson
British Columbia
Pattullo
Government House
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