Canadian National Railways report may seek wide reforms
A House of Commons special committee on the Canadian National Railways report is expected to propose cutting capital expenditures and appointing an outside commission of leading Canadians to review the entire question. Possible recommendations include abandoning the Canadian Government Merchant Marine and the Vancouver to Seattle Victoria steamship service, while maintaining the West Indies service and approving about $755 000 for treaty obligations. The committee may also back publishing salaries above 75 000 for Sir Henry Thornton and deny post leaving an annuity, with other fiscal transparency steps to be considered.
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Ottawa
Ont
Sir Henry Thornton
House of Commons
Canadian National Railways
Canadian National Steamship Service
Vancouver
Seattle
Victoria
Dominion
Islands
Sir Henry
Peter McGibbon
Muskoka Ontario
C.N.R
Looking For Advance In Disarmament Plans
Washington expects a definite advance in world disarmament as a consequence of the war debt moratorium. Hoover and advisors aim the Geneva disarmament conference in February 1932 under League of Nations auspices with full U S participation.
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Washington
Hoover
Geneva
League of Nations
United States
Conservatives Hold Norfolk By Election Win In Ontario
Unofficial results from the Norfolk provincial by election show Conservative A. C. Burt elected by 156 votes over Liberal Eric W. Cross. Independent A. C. Stewart received 272 votes. Burt 5710, Cross 5554, Stewart 272. Both sides claimed victory pending official tallies.
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Ontario
Simcoe
Ont
Norfolk
A. C. Burt
A. C Burt
Eric W. Cross
A. C. Stewart
John S. Martin
Tariff Board Term Of Office Fixed At Ten Years
The government bill for a three member tariff board passed committee and faces third reading. The board will determine production costs, set duty levels to equalize costs, and report findings to the Finance Minister. Chairman earns 12000 and each member 10000 with a ten year term. It may also handle duties under the Combines Investigation Act and assume customs duties duties.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Canada
Medals For Bravery Awarded In Rio De Janeiro
Four Rio de Janeiro youths Archialdo Pinto Amando Jorge Pinto Amando Ediston Lima Coelho and Roberto Dolabella received bronze medals for bravery from the Royal Canadian Humane Society for rescuing three Canadian visitors and a U S friend from drowning at Copacabana Beach on March 27 1931. One rescuer C E Marley of London Ontario died despite resuscitation attempts while Arthur W White of London Ontario Thomias H Ramsey of Edmonton and W F Routh of the United States survived.
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Hamilton
Ont
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Royal Canadian Humane Society
Copacabana Beach
Archialdo Pinto Amando
Jorge Pinto Amando
Ediston Lima Coelho
Roberto Dolabella
United States
C. E. Marley
London
Arthur W. White
Thomias H. Ramsey
Edmonton
W. F. Routh
Germany Urges Rigid Economy Amid Hoover Aid
Berlin pledges to use Hoover debt plan funds only to consolidate finances. Government proclaims any relief must boost Germany's economy, bans any rise in departmental expenditures, and expresses gratitude from President Hindenburg to President Hoover.
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Germany
Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
Hoover
Manitoba Butter Wins Grand Championship at Calgary Exhibition
Manitoba butter scored 193 of 200 to take the grand championship at the Calgary Exhibition. The Manitoba Co-Operative Dairies of Dauphin entered the winning exhibit, with Saskatchewan Co-Operative Creameries of Moose Jaw in second and Manitoba Co-Operative Dairies of Brandon third.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Calgary
Tuegday
Manitoba Co-Operative Dairies
Dauphin
Sakatchewan Co-Operative Creameries
Moose Jaw
Manitoba Co- Operative Dairies
Brandos
Germany Says Reparation Funds Not For Armaments
Paris reports Ambassador Von Hoesch assured Premier Laval that funds from the reparations moratorium would be used for economic purposes. Chancellor Bruening’s July 2 statement to the United States was presented. Laval said the move was Germany’s initiative as Paris prepares for disarmament talks with Stimson arriving.
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Paris
France
von Hoesch
Laval
Salemn
Bruening
United States
Henry L. Stimson
Government wins in Commons on unemployment insurance bill
In London the government secured an easy victory as the House of Commons rejected the left wing opposition to the unemployment insurance anomalies bill by 231 to 19 after hours of debate. James Maxton led the dissent with Mosley followers defecting from Labour to oppose.
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Labor
London
England
House of Commons
James Maxton
Oswald Mosley
National Relief Board Urged for Unemployment Relief Plan
The Social Service Council of Canada asks Premier Bennett and Minister Robertson to form a small national board of capable leaders to plan co ordinate and direct unemployment relief. Rev Canon C W Vernon and Dr J Phillips Jones will travel to Ottawa to present resolutions.
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Social Service Council of Canada
Toronto
Ont
R. B. Bennett
Gideon Robertson
Canon C. W. Vernon
J. Phillips Jones
Ottawa
Trade Conditions In Britain Are Improving
Sir Charles Gordon, president of the Bank of Montreal, reports improving trade conditions in Great Britain with a revival under way. He notes Britain’s status isn’t as bad as the United States and discusses prospects during a brief Europe visit. Delegations from Britain and Canada join a Carnegie Foundation invitation to discuss Anglo American relations at the University of Michigan from July 12 to 19. Stanley Rands of Alberta and James A. Gibson of British Columbia will attend.
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Quebec
Que
Great Britain
Charles Gordon
Bank of Montreal
Canada
Europe
United States
Sir Charles
Toronto
Ont
Carnegie Foundation
University of Michigan
Stanley Rands
University of Alberta
James A. Gibson
University of British Columbia
Reduction in Insurance Rates on Hudson Bay Shipping
Regina Sask The British hull committee approves reducing insurance rates on Hudson Bay route vessels valued at £10 per ton from 4 to 3 1 per cent contingent on government ice breakers and direction finding gear. The sailing limit is extended to October 7 for a 10 per cent rise and to October 15 for a 25 per cent rise.
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Regina
Sask
British Hull Committee
Hudson Bay
London
Saskatchewan
Mosley Joins Opposition Against Government
Oswald Mosley formerly a millionaire socialist has formally moved to the opposition in London. He gives up his Labor seat and takes a Conservative backbench position signaling a major party shift in British politics.
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London
England
Oswald Mosley
Steps to secure seed for dried out areas in Canada
Ottawa reports that the government considers measures to protect grain in western drought zones. Saskatchewan wheat pool delegates urge purchase and retention of all grain in dried out areas until feed and seed needs are met. Minister Robert Weir says areas would be protected from grain removal.
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Ottawa
Ont
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Regina
Robert Weir
Plan To Organize Labor Battalions Debated in Parliament
In Ottawa the proposal to use labor battalions to combat unemployment gains attention in the House of Commons. Gen A E Ross suggested battalions for road work and tree planting led by officers outside the permanent militia. Labor members favor public works control rather than National Defence oversight.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
A. E. Ross
Kingston
Department of National Defence
Public Works Department
Labor Department
Sympathy From Britain Over Canadian Crop Failure
In the House of Commons Rt Hon J H Thomas expresses regret over a severe drought that threatens crop prospects in Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba. He references Canada’s July 1 statement and notes relief measures planned by the Dominion government to assist affected prairie farmers.
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London
England
Prairie Provinces
Canada
J. H. Thomas
Dominions
House of Commons
Thomas
Bennett
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Dominion
Communists Stir Winnipeg Opposition to Deportation
Winnipeg leaders of the Communist party reject Ottawa plans to deport Communists. They argue deportation will not end unrest and may worsen trouble. W. N. Kolisnyk, a former alderman and longtime Winnipeg resident, says he would welcome deportation, and many workers would prefer to be sent to the Soviet Union where unemployment is absent.
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Winnipeg
Man
Ottawa
Canada
W. N. Kolisnyk
Soviet Union
Trade Treaty Delayed Reaches Ottawa Canada Australia
The Canada Australia trade agreement signatures have not yet arrived in Ottawa. Australian government requested simultaneous release in Canada and Australia for the document's public disclosure.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Australia
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National Relief Board
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Daddy
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