St Lawrence Waterway Debate Moves to Parliament
Ottawa and Toronto reports outline Roosevelt backed St Lawrence waterways plan. If ratified the treaty would reach Canadian parliament this season with Canada keeping Beauharnois and Lachine costs while the U S handles most international expenses. The project would generate 2 000 000 horsepower shared equally, with Ontario receiving the Canadian half. Opposition warns the plan is a political dream and could form an ocean port vision for Toronto.
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Ottawa
Ont
United States
Roosevelt
St. Lawrence
Washington
Canada
Beauharnois
Lachine
Ontario
Toronto
St. Lawrence Waterway
Great Lakes
National Association of Marine Engineers of Canada
Lifting Restrictions on American Whiskey Imports
The United States government eased import limits on American type whiskey for 30 days to boost supply and lower prices while curbing bootleggers. The potential impact on the Canadian liquor trade is uncertain as whiskey flowed from Canadian distilleries to the United States beyond quotas, prompting reference to other countries with similar rights.
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Washington
United States
Republic
Dominion
Eclipse To Darken Parts Of Ocean And North America
An eclipse of the sun will cross the Pacific next month shading the west coast of Canada and the United States. American astronomers urge steamships to alter courses to follow the temporary night for science. Meanwhile Dr. Lincoln Ellsworth has reached the Bay of Wales Antarctica to confirm Byrd expedition headquarters remain intact.
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Northfield
Minn
Pacific
Canada
United States
Wellington
New Zealand
Lincoln Ellsworth
Bay of Wales
Antarctica
Pesent
Antarctic
Prince to Visit South Africa for Table Mountain Climb
Prince George accepts an invitation to climb Table Mountain at Capetown with General Jan Smuts and to tour South Africa. He said the trip would be enjoyable and instructive with good golf and the invigorating South African air.
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South Africa
London
Eng
Prince George
Table Mountain
Capetown
Jan Smuts
Emma Goldman Granted 90 Day US Entry
Emma Goldman, deported to Russia in 1919 as an anarchist and recently in Toronto, was permitted by the Labor Department to enter the United States for not longer than 90 days.
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Washington
Emma Goldman
Russia
Toronto
Labor Department
United States
Finland Sees Higher Employment Year Over Year
Employment in Finland shows a notable rise from the previous year, signaling improving labor market conditions. Data indicate gains across sectors, with sustained momentum into the current period.
Chicago Milk Strike Ends With Mediation Truce
The Chicago milk strike ended as the U S government prepared stern action against interference with interstate shipments and mail. A three member mediation board will set a fair price to be paid farmers after a truce signed by farmers, major Chicago dairies, and independent dairies. no milk was available in Chicago stores at embargo end.
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Chicago
United States
Safety of Missionaries in Fukien Amid Fighting
Reported assurance on the safety of six American missionaries trapped in Fukien province as Nationalists and rebels clash near Kutien, about 50 miles from Foochow. Communications were cut for 11 days, and after a fierce offensive the Nationalists reportedly abandoned bombing Foochow hoping to force capitulation of the 19th Route Army to spare property.
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Hong Kong
China
Fukien
Foochow
Nanking
Kutien
19Th Route
Gold Seekers Stranded in British Guiana Expedition
Associates of William La Warre report a river accident on the Rupununi in British Guiana that wrecked their 54 foot canoe and supplies, leaving the party isolated. La Varre says the expedition discovered gold and diamond fields that could become a world leading treasure source.
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New York
William la Warre
Essequibo
British Guiana
Rupunni
la Varre
New Brunswick Sells Bonds in St John
The province of New Brunswick sold 799000 dollars in 20 year bonds at 99.91 to a syndicate including Bill of Montreal Royal Bank of Canada Ames Wood Gundy Eastern Securities and Dominion Security to refund 1904 debentures, Premier L P D Tilley announced.
From Dishwashing to Concert Star in Canada
Anka Meyerstromfedt, born in Sweden, achieves her ambition in Canada after naturalization. Her journey spans western Canada from harvest work in men’s clothes to dishwashing jobs in Winnipeg Toronto and Montreal. A party's chance encounter with a concert manager launches her singing career.
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Toronto
Ont
Anka Meyerstromfedt
Anka
Canada
Winnipeg
Montreal
French Soviet Trade Pact Sealed to Boost Bilateral Trade
Paris reports a commercial agreement with Soviet Russia to purchase 17 million dollars of French goods within a year, with Paris offering credit and a minimum tariff on non competing Russian products. If competition rises, France may impose quotas. France had exported under 3.3 million dollars to Russia in 1933, a fivefold rise anticipated.
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Paris
France
Russia
The Pas Drive for Highway Debt Relief Stalls
The Pas and Cranberry Portage civic groups press Premier Bracken about the promised highway linking The Pas with Cranberry Portage. Bracken cites a prepared provincial works list but calls the wire ambiguous while Ottawa is asked for confirmation. Steady debates on debt, unions, and currency echo broader economic concerns.
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Pas
Plains
Cranberry Portage
John Bracken
Manitoba
Pas Board of Trade
Bracken
Dominion
Ottawa
Bread Control Law Intended for Alberta Legislation
A delegation of master bakers urged Saskatchewan and Ontario style Bread Act coverage for production and price control in Alberta. Premier Brownlee and his government are expected to consider such legislation in the upcoming session.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Brownlee
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Ontario
Australia has no plan for new naval construction
In London, Australian sources told the Canadian Press that Australia does not intend a new naval program. They noted only one sloop is under construction with no orders or appropriations for additional vessels.
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London
Eng
Australia
Canada
Saskatchewan 1932 Industrial Disputes Report Summary
The 1932 Saskatchewan report by the Department of Railways Labor and Industries records eight industrial disputes affecting 365 employees and 27 employers. Total time lost equals 4 191 man work days. Trades cited include coal miners printers plumbers and motion picture projectionists.
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Regna
Sask
Saskatchewan
Department of Railways, Labor and Industries
Feed Grain Shortage Strains Lambton Farmers
A severe feed grain shortage in Lambton County Ontario worries farmers who may need to draw on reserves as last year’s crops were poor and much winter feeding remains. Importing feed is likely to be necessary to meet demand.
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Sarnia
Ont
Lambton County
Ontario
Premier proposes board of reference for teacher disputes
Premier Brownlee said Alberta plans a draft law creating a board of reference to settle teacher versus trustee disputes. He spoke with the Alberta section of the Canadian Labour Party delegation and hoped the legislation would be acceptable to all sides.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Brownlee
Canadian Labor Party
Board of Reference
Edmonton poultry show crowns best bird and reserve
In Edmonton Alberta the championship for the best bird went to a bronze turkey shown by Mrs. Frank Houcher the bird also named Czar that previously won best turkey at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Reserve honors went to Jack Brown of Chilliwack BC with the big champion Rhode Island Red S C.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Frank Houcher
Toronto
Jack Brown
Chilliwack
B.C
S.C. Rhode Island
Dance tunes barred Montreal station in rights injunction
Eight latest dance tunes will not be heard over CRCM Montreal airwaves after Judge Frank Cur jran granted an interim injunction to the Canadian Performing Rights Society against the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission operators of the station.
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Montreal
Que
CRCM
Frank Cur Jran
Canadian Performing Rights Society
Canadian Radio Broadcasting
Commori.on
Wheat For Russia Shipments From Alberta Seed Grain
Ten thousand bushels of Garnet wheat grown in the Olds district were sent to Russia for seed purposes as announced by the Alberta wheat pool. This is part of a 16 000 bushel total shipment to be loaded out of New York this month.
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Calgary
Alberta
Olds
Russia
Alberta Wheat Pool
New York
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Dent
New Brunswick
William Mulock
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Mr. Stevens
Navy
Olympia
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