ACREAGE CUT PLAN READY FOR NEXT CROP
Ottawa report shows Winnipeg Grain Exchange officials met Prime Minister Bennett to map steps for implementing the London world wheat reduction agreement. They urged action to ease the price decline from a large world carryover and pledged cooperation with authorities in applying the plan for the next crop.
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Dominions Get Data on Irish-Separation Question
London reports that correspondence between the Irish Free State and Britain on Irish separation has been sent to all Dominions for information. They may comment, but Dominions Secretary J H Thomas says there is no plan to drag them into a domestic dispute. Dublin notes publication of notes eases tension and lowers likelihood of a near general election on secession.
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Spread Of Oxford Movement Reaches Toronto Groups
London Hamilton of the Oxford group says the movement has spread in Canada since 40 members went to the Dominion a year ago. There are 139 groups in Toronto alone, announced at a Westminster meeting.
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Canada
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Roosevelt condemns lynching as mob violence in church address
President Roosevelt denounces lynching as a vile form of collective murder and rebukes leaders who condone mob action. He urges faith in a new generation and says the US government works toward the churchs goals, expressing hope for a time of great gain.
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James Folph
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San Jose
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
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United States
Armament Crisis Might Be Solved by German Controls
In Geneva with no disarmament conference president, delegates favor controlled German rearmament. A committee on armament control finished its review and urges country by country spot inspections. Belgium’s Burguin will summarize. Progress hinges on France Germany direct talks and a political understanding.
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Germany
Burguin
Belgium
France
Four Die in Nova Scotia House Fire Tragedy
In Glace Bay a two storey frame house was consumed by flames trapping a family. A heroic couple and two of their children perished near the front door while Betty nine and Buddy five survived. The fire’s origin remains undetermined.
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Overseas Scholarships Named by Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
National executive committee meeting announces post graduate overseas scholarship winners. Recipients include Henn L Sorenson of Alberta University of Alberta, William Robbins of British Columbia University of British Columbia, and Gerald Bates of Regina University of Saskatchewan.
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Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Alberta
Hen N L. Sorenson
University of Alberta
British Columbia
William Robbins
B.C
University of British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Gerald Bates
Regina
University of Saskatchewan
Matthews Sworn Canada minister in Ottawa assignment
Robert Charles Matthews, MP for Toronto Fast Centre, is sworn in as minister of national revenue to replace Hon. E Ryckman whose resignation due to ill health was accepted. He immediately assumes duties and begins briefing staff at Connaught Building after the Rideau Hall ceremony.
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Robert Charles Matthews
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Lindberghs Complete South Atlantic Flight in 16 Hours
Col Charles A Lindbergh and Anne Morrow landed in Natal Brazil at 3 10 p m Brazillian time after a 16 hour 10 minute crossing from Bathurst Gambia Africa covering 1875 miles They saw America again after leaving Cartwright Labrador for Greenland Their arrival closed a festive Natal welcome as Mrs Lindbergh became the first woman to fly solo across the South Atlantic.
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Brazil
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Bushmen In Custody After Train Seizure at Fort William
About 35 bushworkers detained by Ontario police after seizing a coach and forcing a CN Rail train to stop. In Mabell district camps they quit, paying fares sparked conciliation attempts. When officers moved to remove them the coach doors were wired shut and the train sped to Fort William where all were taken into custody.
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Canadian National Railways
Low Two-Cent Fare Boosts British Rail Earning
London firms cheer a persistent two cent per mile summer fare as passenger receipts rebound after a $15,000,000 annual drop in early 1930s. A recent week shows receipts up $560,000 versus last year. The Southern Railway plans 60 more miles of electrification between Brighton and Eastbourne at nearly $10,000,000.
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Eng
British Railways
Southern Railway
Brighton
Eastbourne
Hailsham Opposes Recall of UK Envoy to Irish Free State
In London Lord Hailsham secretary for war rejected calls in the House of Lords to recall Britain’s representative in the Irish Free State or to impose tariff barriers on Free State goods. Responding to Lord Danesfort he argued it would be easier to cut relations than to restore them and that withdrawal would not be satisfactory or helpful.
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Eng
Lord Hailsham
House of Lords
United Kingdom
New League of Nations Plan Is Launched
Rome reports a radical reorganization plan for the League of Nations aiming to include Japan, Germany, Russia, and the United States. Italy seeks to erase Versailles bindings, while Britain questions disarmament priorities. A three-zone world power division would see Europe led by the UK,France,Italy. Asia by Russia and Japan. and the Americas by the United States.
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Associated Press
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United States
Italy
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Great Britain
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Canada
Ottawa launches drive against red propaganda
Canada moves to bar Moscow Daily News from entry as thousands of banned copies are mailed to residents in Winnipeg and Montreal. Ottawa, with support from the Post Office and Customs, plans new barriers at all customs ports to curb illegal imports.
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Moscow Daily News
Winnipeg
Montreal
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Canadian Mounted Police
Post Office Department
Liquor Exports Canada Aligns with U S Regulations
Ottawa announces Canada will conform liquor exports to United States rules. Customs will release bonds only with an American consul certificate. Importers must hold a license to buy foreign whiskey under Washington regulations and obtain consul validation before bond release.
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U.S
Ottawa
United States
Washington
Explorer Byrd Welcomed by New Zealand Leaders
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd received a cordial welcome in Wellington as he plans a South Pole voyage this week. Prime Minister G. W. Forbs and cabinet members greeted the famed explorer.
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