Change urged in U S radio broadcasting
Dr. J. E. Morgan told the Ottawa parliamentary committee that U S educational groups seek a drastic radio overhaul. They urge channels be set aside for education, owned and operated publicly without ads, criticizing the five member Federal Radio Commission as weak. A Senate ordered US inquiry mirrors Canada. The congress seeks public interest driven control amid private monopolistic spending.
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Ottawa
Federal Radio Commission
Act of Congress
United States Congress
United States
United States Senate
Congress
World Grain Exhibition Draws Yorkton Board of Trade
Regina will host the 1933 World's Grain Exhibition and Conference. J. Mooney and E. B. Gass urged Yorkton district farmers to enter exhibits. Mooney said over 30 countries signaled intent, potentially rising to 50. Gass proposed Saskatchewan enter at least 10,000 exhibits.
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Regina
Sask
J. A. Mooney
E. B. Gass
Board of Trade
Yorkton
Peaceful Solution Advocate Urges Cooperation in Vancouver
Dr. S. D. Chown former general superintendent of the Methodist Church in Canada spoke to the Vancouver Presbytery of the United Church stating he seeks destruction of the capitalistic system through cooperation not revolution. He cited growing signs of cooperation between owners and workers including employee stock ownership and similar moves.
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Vancouver
B.C
S. D. Chown
Methodist Church In
Canada
Italy Backs War Weapon Cuts at World Disarmament Talks
Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi supported a US plan to abolish tanks heavy artillery and gas warfare. He proposed adding abolition of battleships air carriers and bombing airplanes at the Geneva conference.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Dino Grandi
Italy
United States
Must Protect Bay Route Misrepresentations Claim Churchill Outlet
In Ottawa the Hudson Bay route and the Port of Churchill are condemned as subjects of misrepresentation. B M Stitt cites potential underwriter actions harming trade and urges Parliament to safeguard development. Navigation aids are ready and a Churchill railway freight rate schedule is awaited.
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Churchill
Ottawa
Ont
Hudson Bay
B. M. Stitt
Cons
Nelson
House of Commons
Strats
Pariament
Naturalization Papers Required for C N R Workers in Winnipeg
Foreign born workers at the Canadian National Railways shops in Fort Rouge and Transcona must prove Canadian citizenship. A committee led by A E Moore inspected naturalization papers, citing a new basis for lay offs where employees unable to show citizenship will be dismissed regardless of seniority. Moore discussed the basis with Sir Henry Thornton, CN president, and R J Manion, Minister of Railways.
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C.N.R
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canadian National Railways
Fort Rouge
Transcona
A. E. Moore
Dominion
Canadian Legion
Moore
Henry Thornton
R. J. Manion
Loyal Ulster Vows to Stay Within Empire
Viscount Craigavon told a Unionist meeting in Enniskillen that no future Britain Ireland dispute would cause Ulster to flinch from upholding the flag over Ulster and the United Kingdom. The gathering adopted a resolution pledging loyalty to the King and resolve to remain within the empire.
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Enniskillen
Northern Ireland
Viscount Craigavon
Great Britain
Irish Free State
Ulster
United Kingdom
Empire
Unionist Party
Benefit To Canada Estimated 250 Million From Tourists Last Year
Dominion Bureau of Statistics estimates total tourist expenditures in Canada in 1931 at 250 776 000 dollars. This is 29 million less than the prior year. Ocean ports 12 018 000 dollars, U S travelers by car 188 129 000, by rail 50 629 000. Canadians traveling abroad spent 76 452 000 dollars overseas, about 25 million less than 1939.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United States
Massey Harris offers 10 percent debt discount in Toronto plan
The Massey Harris Implement Company announces a 10 percent discount on all existing obligations and new purchases for farmers in Toronto Ontario to be paid by the end of next November, aiding equipment purchases and debt liquidation for the new season.
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Toronto
Massey-Harris Implement Company
Convocation at Bishop's University in Lennoxville
Lord Bessborough will visit Bishop's University Lennoxville to receive the Doctor of Civil Law Honoris Causa at the annual convocation on Thursday June 16. The Governor General will confer the degree by Chancellor F E Meredith.
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Lennoxville
Que
Lord Bessborough
Bishop's University
F. E. Meredith
Prominent Visitor from Scotland Yard Arrives in United States
Gilbert Carmichael, an official of Scotland Yard, arrives in the United States. He denies rumors of probing the Lindbergh kidnapping and says he will study traffic systems in several American cities.
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Gilbert Carmichael
Scotland Yard
United States
Sunday Cinemas In England Move to Legalize Shows
A House of Commons bill to legalize Sunday motion picture shows passed second reading 235 to 217 after a long debate. The vote was free across party lines as Sabbatarian opponents warned of divine retribution. Cinemas in London and other cities have operated Sundays without sanction and would have to close after October 7 if the bill fails.
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London
Eng
House of Commons
Canadian Horticultural Council to Distribute Seeds
The Canadian Horticultural Council will collect seeds in the east for southern Saskatchewan residents affected by last year’s drought. Women's institutes and horticultural societies in eastern Canada will donate seeds, distributed by the Saskatchewan relief commission with council cooperation. F. C. Nunnick led the Beautify Canada campaign and announced the plans.
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Canadian Horticultural Society
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Ont
Canadian Horticultural Council
Canada
Saskatchewan Relief Commission
Horticultural Council
F. C. Nunnick
Beautify
Italy Eases Foreign Wheat Use in Flour Mills
Government decree reduces limits on imported grain for flour. Northern and central millers may use 60 percent foreign wheat from April 26, while southern and insular mills may use 85 percent. Previously 40 and 60 percent. The change aims to boost Italian flour production and aligns with prior gradual relaxations as domestic supply tightens.
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Italy
Rome
Ottawa
Ont
Resigns Seat in Commons Over House Act Contravention
George B. Jones former Conservative Minister of Labour and NB legislator resigns his Royal New Brunswick seat after learning Jones Bros Apahogu provided medical goods to Indians on Indian medical director orders. The firm is unincorporated and not run by Jones personally. goods amount said to be small.
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Royal
N.B
Ottawa
George B. Jones
Labor
New Brunswick
House of Commons
Jones
Speaker Black
Jones Bros
Apahogui
Miners Vote Spreads for Possible Calgary Strike
Alberta coal miners vote by the Mine Workers' Union of Canada show a strong majority in favor of a general strike if operators attempt salary reductions. Results indicate firm opposition to wage cuts and readiness to strike.
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Calgary
Alberta
Mine Workers’ Union of Canada
McGregor Grants Royal Assent to Six Bills in Manitoba
Lieutenant Governor J. D. McGregor gave royal assent for six bills in his first Manitoba legislature appearance this session. He recently began duties after a leave of absence due to a severe illness.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
J. D. McGregor
Seek a lower rate on grain to Maritimes
Ottawa urged a 19.34 cent rate per 100 pounds for grain from the head of the Great Lakes to Saint John and Halifax. The memorial, signed by Conservative members and senators from the Maritimes, asks for a one cent differential for maritime ports versus Quebec. It supports the Halifax harbor commissioners and maritime boards of trade and seeks an immediate government decision rather than referral back to the railway commission.
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Ottawa
Ont
Lakes
Saint John
N.B
Halifax
Maritimes
Board of Railway Commissioners
Great Lakes
Quebec
Railway Commission
Aid For Farmers Advocates Bonusing System For Mixed Farming
Ottawa discussion on Rhodes budget highlights proposal to bonus farming products to spur mixed farming. Earl Rowe suggests two cents for bacon and live beef, one cent for cheese, and three cents a dozen for eggs, claiming minimal national cost and potential to boost exports and home market. J L Brown emphasizes farmer rehabilitation and questions farming as a sole means of income.
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Ottawa
Canada
Rowe
German decree orders Hitler to disband 400000 Nazi troops
President Hindenburg signs an emergency decree ordering Adolf Hitler to break up his National Socialist army of 400000 and end violent activities. Police promptly raid Nazi headquarters nationwide, seizing war materials and propaganda.
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Berlin
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Paul von Hindenburg
Business advisers urged for UK delegation to Imperial Conference
J. H. Thomas announced in the House of Commons that business advisers should accompany the United Kingdom delegation to the Imperial Economic Conference at Ottawa. He said he invited industrial associations to propose selected advisers and noted that most Dominion governments welcomed the idea.
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United Kingdom
London
Eng
Ottawa
Dominion
J. H. Thomas
House of Commons
Thomas
Japan orders 400000 military coats from Germany for next summer
Japan has contracted Germany to deliver 400000 military coats by next summer. The order signals strengthened supply to the armed forces amid rising regional tensions.
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Japan
Germany
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