British RAF duo set new long distance air record
Royal Air Force officers Squadron Leader O R Gayford and Flight Lieutenant G B Nicholetts completed a non stop 5340 mile flight from England to Walfish Bay South Africa in 57 hours 28 minutes setting a new long distance record for Britain. They aimed for Cape Town if fuel allowed.
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Walfish Bay
South Africa
Royal Air Force
Trim
Engand
United Kingdom
O. R. Gayford
G. BR. Nicholetts
Great Britain
Cape Town
Cranwell Aerodrome
England
Channel
France
Mediterranean
Africa
Gayfore
Nicholetts
Gayford
Russell Boardman
John Polando
United States
Turkey
Provisional trip to Washington eyed for three British leaders
In Whitehall a provisional plan suggests Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, Walter Runciman, and Neville Chamberlain may travel to Washington for debt talks with the incoming U S administration. If feasible, National Labour Liberal and Conservative elements would be represented.
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Washington
London
Eny
Whitehall
Ramsay MacDonald
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Neville Chamberlain
United States
National Labor
Four RAF Aviators Die In Salisbury Crash
Four Royal Air Force crew members were killed when their bombing plane crashed during a practice flight near Salisbury and burst into flames. A fifth crewman survived with burns, identified as Leading Aircraftman J W B Hipwell, who escaped with only minor injuries. The deceased were Flying Officer T P Pilcher Sergt A R Allen Corporal Cyril Smith and Second Class Aircraftsman E G Scholl.
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Royal Air Force
Salisbury. Eng
T. P. Pilcher
A. R. Allen
Cyril Smith
E. G. Scholl
J. W. B. Hipwell
Prisoners To Face Trial In Kingston Riots Case
Twenty five prisoners from Portsmouth Penitentiary will appear in public court following the rioting last October. More than 300 other prisoners will be punished for their role, most appearing before the prison court without facing criminal charges.
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Kingston
Ont
Portsmouth Penientiary
British Taxpayers See Tax Rise Likely This Year
London officials report that Chancellor Neville Chamberlain refused to promise tax cuts but indicated higher taxation will be necessary this year, easing concerns among taxpayers in Britain.
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London
Eng
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Ottawa Debates Broad Wage Cuts for Public Sector
The Ottawa government began its push to cut 8 million dollars from the payroll with resolutions proposing a 19 percent reduction in sessional indemnities for members and senators and civil service salaries. It also seeks a 10 percent income tax on judges and officers of the RCMP and armed forces. The House debated for three hours, noting the measure would extend existing salary cuts for another year, with debate briefly focusing on departmental estimates. Several opposition members spoke against the cuts.
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Ottawa
Ont
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Army
Navy
House
J. 8. Woodsworth
Co- Operative Commonwealth Federation
E. R. E. Chevrier
J. A. Denis
St. Denis
Montreal
William Duff
Antigonish Guysboro
J. P. Pouliot
Temiscomata
E. N. Rhodes
Peace Movement in Geneva Urges Regional Security Pacts
Former Prime Minister Joseph Paul Boncour closed general debate on France armament plan urging European nations to form regional security pacts such as Locarno to back arms reduction. He implied the U S should lead moves to implement the Briand Kellogg pact.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Joseph Paul Boncour
Europe
United States
Regina Spring Show awards total 3600 dollars
The Regina Exhibition Association announces a cash prize list totaling 3600 dollars for the upcoming spring show at the exhibition grounds from March 21 to 24. Publication of the complete prize list will follow. The event is limited to exhibitors who reside in Saskatchewan.
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Regina
Sask
Regina Exhibition Association
Saskatchewan
Lower Bank Interest Seen in Near Future
Toronto Telegram reports bankers and trust company heads say rate cuts on government savings deposits are likely. J A McLeod of Bank of Nova Scotia signals banks await government guidance before acting. The forecast hinges on a government lead.
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Toronto
Ont
Toronto Telegram
Telegram
J. A. McLeod
Bank of Nova Scotia
Canadian Bankers’ Association
Engineers' Institute of Canada to Raise Standards
Ottawa officials report the Engineering Institute of Canada convened a special Montreal council meeting to discuss a development committee report. The proposal urges a drastic rise in professional educational standards for engineers.
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Ottawa
Ont
Engineering Institute of Canada
Montreal
Tide of Progress With Canada Sudbury Tour Narrative
Carl C. Conway president of Continental Can Limited leads a party of U.S. financiers visiting Ontario's northern mineral belt. He declares Canada holds the world’s desired assets and will lift the country from its low mood.
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Sudbury
Ont
Canada
Carl C. Conway
Continental Can. Limited
United States
Ontario
Scoresby Wireless Station Burns Down in Greenland
Fire destroyed one of Greenland’s two wireless stations located at Scoresby. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.
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Greenland
Scoresby
Senate committee backs export shipments via Canadian ports
Ottawa Ont The senate railway committee endorsed exporting Canadian goods through Canadian ports by rail to seaports. An amendment directed the Canadian National Railways trustees to ship goods within Canada destined for export out of Canadian ports unless a shipper objects. Rt Hon Arthur Meighen said the move matched Maritime interests and policy, aligning with transcontinental agreements and government ownership restrictions on the CP line.
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Ottawa
Arthur Meighen
Maritime Provinces
Senate Committee
Meighen
Railways Indispensable Says Ottawa Leader
Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen told the senate railways were indispensable to Canada and should not be allowed to be driven out of business. He argued that rail transport holds a lesser utility and must yield to a more important one.
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Ottawa
Ont
Arthur eMighen
Senate
Ottawa Talks on Barter Trade of Cattle for Russian Oil
Negotiations led by G. G. Serkau of Winnipeg move toward a barter scheme trading Canadian cattle for Russian oil and coal. Canada would have guaranteed seven percent bonds as interim payment and protect the syndicate from Soviet breach. Initial government rejection stands, but sponsors seek capital to finance if they can secure Russian imports and markets.
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Ottawa
Ont
G. G. Serkau
Winnipeg i
Canada
Russia
Bank Robbery Strikes Toronto Branch on Queen and Kenilworth
Two armed men entered the Bank of Toronto at Queen and Kenilworth Streets and escaped with between 5 000 and 8 000 dollars. It followed a second Toronto bank robbery that week. Clerks and the manager were inside the east end bank when the hold up occurred. all three were locked in the vault.
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Toronto
Ont
Bank of Toronto
Queen and
Kenilworth Streets
Royal Bank
Wellesley
Church Streets
East End
Mining Boom Boosts Toronto Brokerage Staff
Mining activity in stocks draws reemployment for more than 100 former brokerage house employees in Toronto. Brokers rush calls for floormen telephon operators and clerical staff as foreign and Canadian money floods in, promising new exploration and mining employment.
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Toronto
Ont
Diversified Farming Promoted In Western Canada
H. O. Powell of the Dominion Agricultural Credits Company says western Canadian farmers are diversifying beyond wheat. The company distributed 4 853 sheep and 1 385 cattle this year, with breeds including Suffolk Oxford Shropshire Hampshire sheep and Hereford Aberdeen Angus cattle. The company reports no failures and credits expert supervision. Regions showing growth include central Saskatchewan northeast Saskatchewan northwest Manitoba Swan River area and districts between Claresholm Edmonton and the Rockies. Powell notes use of Russian thistle as feed and urges farmers to share experiences.
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Regina
Sask
Western Canada
H. O. Powell
Dominon Agricultural Credits Company, Limited
Powell
Prairie Provinces
Prarie
Suffolk
Oxford
Shropshire
Hampshire
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Swan River
Claresholm
Edmonton
Rockies
Agricultural Credit Company
Ottawa appoints R K Finlayson as chief secretary to the Prime Minister
The Ottawa announcement names R K Rod Finlayson of Winnipeg as chief secretary to the Prime Minister in recognition of his Ottawa service. He acts as the prime minister’s right hand and works from a small East-back office, not in the public eye.
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Ottawa
Ont
R. K
Rod” Finlayson
Winnipeg
Finlayson
Bennett
Not Guilty Of Libel In Port Hope Suit
The Ottawa Journal publisher P D hors was found not guilty of libelling W T R Preston in a $20,000 damage suit. The jury said Preston has had an honorable public career and deliberated two hours before the verdict.
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Toronto
P. D. Hors
Ottawa Journal
W. T. R. Preston
Port Hope
Preston
Unclaimed Bank Balances Reported in Canada
The report tabled in the House of Commons by Finance Minister E. N Rhodes shows 1 860 196 75 dollars in unclaimed bank balances across Canada. The figures highlight the scope of dormant bank accounts nationwide.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
E. N Rhodes
Canada
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