Prairie Markets Conference Ends Winnipeg Session
The Prairie Markets Conference concluded in Winnipeg with broad unity but no resolutions. Premier Bracken proposed a continuing markets and agricultural adjustment committee to study issues, with subcommittees across provinces. Attendees included about 300 delegates examining livestock dairy poultry and fisheries.
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Prairie Markets
Winnipeg
Canada
John Bracken
Manitoba
Bracken
Mr. Bracken
Prairie Provinces
D. B. Mullen
Alberta
Dominion
Fort William
L. W. Brockington
Wheat subsidies not a solution but a breathing spell
Craig Pierce president of the Calgary board of trade warns subsidies cannot solve Canada’s wheat problem. They should buy time for fundamental changes like scientific farming methods land retirement and soil conservation. Conference seen as start for national action with farmer leadership highlighted by Manitoba premier Bracken introducing Pierce.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Craig Pierce
Calgary Board of Trade
Prairie Markets
West
Dominion
Bracken
Manitoba
Pierce
Board of Trade
Parachute Jump Safely After Plane Crash at Cardinal
Flying Officer R. M. McKay and Corporal T. Wilkinson of the Royal Canadian Air Force bailed out from a disabled Atlas two seater during a night training flight from Ottawa. The aircraft crashed in a field and burned but both men escaped injury. Cardinal lies on the St. Lawrence River about 60 miles south of Ottawa.
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Cardinal
Royal Canadian Air Force
R. M. McKay
T. Wilkinson
Army Co-Operation Squadron
Ottawa
St. Lawrence River
Rights Restored to Former King Alfonso of Spain
The insurgent government under General Franco restores full citizenship to former king Alfonso and returns to him his personal estates in Spain. The decree, adopted at a ministers council, follows past reports that Alfonso’s youngest son Juan might be named heir and that Alfonso would not object to abdication history.
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Burgos
Spain
Alfonso
Council of Ministers
Franco
Juan
Manion Opposes Immigration Policy In Quebec Speech
Conservative leader R J Manion told a Quebec audience he opposed admitting immigrants while Canadians are unemployed. He recounted 1934 refugee debates at the League of Nations in Geneva and urged keeping immigration closed until employment improves. He noted Canada’s vast land with a small population and potential future openness.
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Quebec
Canada
R. J. Manion
Germany
League of Nations Assembly
Geneva
Mystery Clearing Up Halifax Slasher Scare
In Halifax England the crown prosecutor announced that at least five of 13 reported slashings were fakes. Two girls were bound over for trial for causing malicious mischief by slashing themselves. One harmed herself with a penny razor blade, the other with a comb to provoke fear, as the prosecutor criticized those with silly notions.
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Halifax
England
Yorkshire
W. N. Curtis
Possible Cause Hinted in Sydney Mines Mine Disaster
Investigators probing the Princess colliery disaster heard a rope splicer suggest a kink in the haulage rope caused the break. A string of cars plummeted into the pit depths, killing twenty one of the 250 men aboard in Cape Breton's worst mining accident since 1917.
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Sydney
Princess Colliery
Cape Breton
Rumored Japanese Navigation Company to Control Yangtse Trade
A Reuters despatch from Shanghai reports rumors that a new Japanese navigation firm may be formed to monopolize all trade between Yangtse river ports and Shanghai, signaling a major shift in regional commerce.
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London
Reuters
Shanghai
Yangtse River
Exchange of Prisoners at Hendaye Prepares for Mass Swap
Reports from the border say Spanish government agents and the Insurgents are preparing a mass prisoner exchange during the Christmas season at Hendaye France.
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Hendaye
France
West Must Stick To Wheat Crops, Urges Saskatchewan Minister
Winnipeg reports Hon. J. G. Taggart Saskatchewan agriculture minister warns against shifting prairie land from wheat to livestock and dairy to meet a world wheat crisis. He cites national impact, notes soils favor wheat, and outlines land withdrawals and ranching as possible steps.
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West
Winnipeg
Prairies
Canada
J. G. Taggart
Saskatchewan
King plans Empire Day broadcast from Canada in 1939
Buckingham Palace announced the king will not broadcast on Christmas Day 1938 year end. The empire will hear a message later from Canada as part of Empire Day plans.
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London
Empire
Canada
Buckingham Palace
Britain May Tighten Foreign Policy Says Inskip
Sir Thomas Inskip, defence co ordination minister, warned London that Britain could soon stiffen its foreign policy. He cited a worldwide defence system and a near complete Singapore base as vital to security in the Far East and to Australia and New Zealand.
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London
Thomas Inskip
Great Britain
British Empire League
Far East
Singapore
Sir Thomas
Australia
New Zealand
Indian Ocean
Northern Trans-Canada Highway Plan Laid in Saskatchewan
Plans to secure construction of the northern alternative trans-Canada highway through northern Saskatchewan were outlined at a meeting of the northeastern Saskatchewan boards of trade. The Northern Trans-Canada Highway Association aims for a hard-surface route from Winnipeg through Hudson Bay Junction, Prince Albert, North Battleford, Lloydminster, Edmonton to Jasper. Malcolm McLean, federal member for Melfort, attended the meeting.
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Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Boards of Trade
Board of Trade
Northern Trans-Canada Highway Association
Winnipeg
Hudson Bay Junction
North Battleford
Lloydminister
Edmonton
Jasper
Malcolm McLean
Melfort
Italy to spend 526 million on military program
Rome reports the Italian government will allocate 10,000,000,000 lire about 526 million dollars for military purposes in the next budget year. 1 Giornale D'Italia notes Italy's interests and rights to defend. Virginio Gayda challenges French Tunisia population figures, claiming Italians outnumber the French and asserting Italy's right to raise Tunisia concerns.
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Rome
Giornale D’italia
Italy
Virginio Gayda
Tunisia
Britain Says Attack on Tunis Would Worry Britain
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that an Italian attack on French Tunisia would be a grave concern for Great Britain. He stated the London Rome accord covering the Mediterranean status quo applies to Tunisia, while Labor members urged fuller disclosure of Mussolini’s pledges and Italy's aid to Franco.
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London
Chamberlain
Tunisia
Great Britain
House of Commons
Arthur Henderson
Labor
France
Britain
Henderson
Mediterranean
Tunis
Rome
Italy
North African
Richard Butler
House
Franco
Spain
Mussolini
Butler
London Prime Minister rejects, calls age a label
In a Foreign Press Association address, Chamberlain objects to being called "that old man" and says he does not feel old. He concedes years mark him but argues ambition must avoid the urge for domination.
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London
Chamberlain
Foreign Press Association
Europe's Future in Hitler's Hands Dictates World Direction
In London and Berlin observers reassess Europe's fate as Mussolini's stance against French colonies mirrors Hitler's potential moves. Reports say Germany's fortifications and a vast 8,075 mile road program aim to strengthen national defense and enable rapid troop movements, with possibilities of aligning with Italy on territorial gains.
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Italy
Reich
Empire's reach grows if dominions swell in numbers
The Duke of Devonshire says Britain's foreign policy would expand with larger Dominions populations. He cites Canada with 40 million, Australia 30 million, and South Africa 20 to 30 million, arguing more people strengthen peace and justice. He notes 1,200 emigrants will head to Australia this year under assisted passage, marking a shift outward. He also praises Australia for admitting 15,000 German refugees.
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London
Canada
Duke of Devonshire Dominions
Australia
Union of South Africa
Britain
Germany
Calgary airport on track for January completion
The Calgary airfield slated for finish and lighting by January 1 as Inspector J R Robertson reports after a Alberta inspection. Planes still operate Lethbridge to Edmonton non stop with connections to main liners and rail service. Two new runways 3600 feet long and 500 feet wide have been completed and lighting setup proceeds. D S Robertson, an airways electrician, is setting up the beacon tower.
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Regina
Calgary
Trans- Canada Airlines
Alberta
J. R. Robertson
Western Airways
Department of Transport
Alberta Airways
Lethbridge
Edmonton
D. S. Robertson
Airways Electrician
Founder of Italian Red Cross Dies in St Catharines
A R De conza 67 founder of the Italian Red Cross Society in St Catharines Ontario died here recently. He held the Croce di Savoia from King Victor Emmanuel for services to the Red Cross.
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St. Catharines, Ont
A. R. Deconza
Italian Red Cross Society
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