Roosevelt Promises to Remove Causes of Injustice
President Roosevelt repeats oath to continue leading the nation toward greater justice. He warns prosperity tempts people to forget progress while outlining vast needs, including housing, education, and wages, and underscores democracy under law with renewed faith in the Constitution.
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Washington
Franklin D Roosevelt
Mr Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
America
Man
Work for Wages Policy Advocated in Relief Debate
Resolution urged by Dr. T. F. Donnelly of Weemi Mountain opposes direct relief. The plan favors a work for wages policy as a substitute, arguing that relief demoralizes recipients and sustains poverty and prolonged low mood.
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Atawa
T. F. Donnelly
Weemi Mountain
Donnelly
Temporary Japanese exchange control affects Canada trade
Ottawa notes Japan’s emergency exchange control as a temporary measure. Trade experts say Canadian exports to Japan appear hindered by Tokyo’s FX cutoff, though no official reports confirm impact. Officials expect equal treatment of all nations and see no immediate Canadian representations.
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Ottawa
Canada
Japan
Tokio
Trade and Commerce Department
Department of External Affairs
Appoint Commission Urged On Prairie Financial Dilemmas
Senator John T. Haig called for a royal commission to investigate Manioba Saskatchewan and Alberta financial troubles to protect Canada’s credit. He also urged tax exemptions for new homes to relieve unemployment. Senator L B McMeans blamed provincial legislation for western hardships.
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Ottawa
Manioba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Senate
John T. Haig
L. 8. McMeans
Winnipeg
Honorary Colonels and Militia Details Revealed
Defence Minister Ian Mackenzie told Jean Francois Pouliot that Ottawa has 53 honorary lieutenant colonels including one super numerary. The militia comprises 114 regiments with 109 non permanent and five permanent, while lieutenant colonels total two with six supernumerary.
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Ottawa
Canada
Ian Mackenzie
Jean Francois Pouliot
Temiscouata
House of Commons
Farm Loan Activity in Nine Months of 1936
Ottawa reports 3,979 farm loans under the farm loan act from April 1 to December 31, 1936, with disbursements totaling 8,327,599 dollars. Western provinces show Saskatchewan 999 loans for 2,203,619 dollars, Alberta 377 for 820,343 dollars, British Columbia 53 for 104,573 dollars. Laconia New Hampshire wires in Emil St Goddard of The Pas Manitoba entering the world sledding derby February 5 to 7, noted for many wins and prize money in the sport.
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Ottawa
Hen. J. G. Gardiner
House of Commons
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Laconia
N.H
Emil St. Goddard
the Pas
Man
Ontario Government Won't Introduce Health Insurance Bill
Acting Premier Harry Nixon says there will be no health insurance legislation this season. Minister David Croll is studying options and has consulted with British Columbia officials about their health insurance scheme.
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Toronto
Ontario
Harry Nixon
David Croll
British Columbia
Cabinet Changes in Edmonton Alberta Government
Hon Lu c ien Maynard was sworn in as minister of municipal affairs and relief and Dr W W Cross as minister of trade and industry. Maynard, 28, becomes one of the empire’s youngest cabinet members, taking municipal affairs from Charles Cockroft. Cross continues in charge of health while acting minister of trade and industry since mid November. Sworn in by Chief Justice Harvey, with Premier Aberhart and R A Andison present.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Lucien Maynard
W. W. Cross
Mr. Maynard
British Empire
Charles Cockroft
Dr. Cross
Trade and Industry
E. C. Manning
Department of Health
Harvey
William Aberhart
R. A. Andison
Executive Council
Quebec Minister Plans Western Tour on Rural Problems
Quebec agriculture minister Hon. B. Dussault will spend three weeks visiting British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He will meet with western province ministers to discuss rural issues during his tour.
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Montreal
B. Dussault
Quebec
Dussault
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Europe In Icy Grip Leaves Europe Snowbound and Dead
Severe winter storms across Scandinavia Germany eastern France and northern England cause at least 51 deaths. A German ship sank in a Baltic blizzard with 25 drowned while the Finnish steamship Savamnmaa foundered off Norway. The Russian steamship Simon reports drifting near the Shetlands and a salvage ship is sent.
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London
Europe
Atlantic
Simon
Shetland Islands
Venus
Trym
North Sea
Newcastle
Esbjerg
Denmark
Copenhagen
Support For Civil Aviation Ottawa
The government outlines the 1937-38 civil aviation budget totaling 1 222 917 dollars for airways airports and related activities up 481 610 from the current year. Construction funding drops to 761 355 dollars while maintenance and operation rise reflecting a slower pace of new build. Officials note increased inquiries from municipalities seeking aid for airport improvements with one third government contributions available for projects on the trans Canada airway slated for inauguration next summer.
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Ottawa
Transport Department
Revision urged of cost of living index methods in Ottawa
The Dominion joint legislative committee of the International Railroad Brotherhood urged a study and revision of theoretical and out of date cost of living indexes used by the labor department. Hearings before the conciliation board cited unreliable statistics and outdated budgets, arguing the indices lack comprehensive budget studies and misrepresent conditions affecting wage disputes. The railroad men pressed amendments to the railway act including funding to eliminate grade crossings and requiring two men on all motive powered machines.
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Ottawa
Labor Department
Dominion
Dominion Joint Legislative Committee
Ternational Railroad Brotherhood
Conciliation Board
Ernest Lapointe
Justce
C. D. Howe
Doctor Advises Building Up Resistance To Fight Influenza
Dr John T Phair of the Ontario health department says weather changes do not curb influenza and emphasizes raising resistance. He notes the germ is carried in the nose and throat and spreads via cough. Outbreaks are small and mild overall with seven deaths in the province, five in Toronto.
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Toronto
John T. Phair
Ontario
Department of Health
Canadian group to attend coronation in May smaller than 1911
Ottawa reports a Canadian contingent from all military branches will travel to the May coronation but in smaller numbers than in 1911. Officials say the total may not exceed 300 and the government will cover expenses with an appropriation of 197000 dollars.
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Ottawa
Department of National Defence
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