Locarno Plan Evolved To Smooth Rhineland Issue
French spokesman said Locarno members tentatively agree on a plan to adjust German reoccupation of the Rhine. The proposal seeks Hague court action on the Franco Soviet mutual aid treaty, preservation of Rhine status pending arbitration, and mutual aid guarantees among remaining Locarno states. Britain and Italy resisted sanctions against Germany.
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London
Aad
Laxanno
Rhineland
Hague Court
Rhine
Locarno
League of Nations’ Council
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
France
Belgium
Roads To Mines Ottawa
Hon. C. D Howe announces at an Institute luncheon that roads will be provided to mining properties in cooperation with the Dominion department of mines and provincial departments. He says mining has grown into Canada’s wealth second only to other industries and that railways canals and highways will support miners access to their properties.
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Ottawa
Dominion Department of Mines
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
C. D Howe
Canada
Dominion
Ontario
Department of Railways and Canals
King Edward Holds Levee in First Reign State Function
At Buckingham Palace on March 18 King Edward welcomed a procession of military officers from Canada including Captain W G Brodeur and Wing Commander S G Tackaberry along with Capt Guy Simonds Major James Hunter Captain K G McCullagh Lieut M P Joley Lieut A Bennett and Lieut A Connolly Bishop W T Hallam of Saskatoon Lester Pearson and Ross McLean among others.
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London
Canada
George V
Edward
Buckingham Palace
W. G. Brodeur
Royal Canadian Navy
S. G. Tackaberry
Royal Canadian Air Force
Armed Forces of Canada
Guy Simonds
James Hunter
K. G. McCullagh
M. P. Joley
A. Bennett
A. B. Connelly
W. T. Hallam
Saskatoon
Lester Pearson
Canadian High Commissioners Office
Ross McLean
Deserter Finds Haven Across Rhine in France
A German deserter from the Rhine land army escaped pursuit after crossing the Rhine near the Huningue railway bridge in France. His companion, a young Reich soldier, was captured by German sentries while the other reached safety in Mulhouse France.
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Mulhouse
France
Germany
Rhineland
Rhine
Huningue
Committee Appointed Ottawa for Radio Commission Inquiry
A 23 member House of Commons committee was formed to investigate the Canadian Radio Commission and the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Act of 1932 and amendments. It includes 17 Liberals, four Conservatives, one CCF, and one Social Credit member. The panel will review operations, regulations, potential abuses, and advise changes to governance and control principles.
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Ottawa
Canadian Radio Commission
House of Commons
C.C.F
Social Credit
C. D. Howe
Marine
Plebiscite Proposed by Winnipeg Veterans
A Winnipeg district resolution calls for a plebiscite before Canada enters any war except in case of invasion. The plan, approved by 20 branches with 3,000 veterans, would require a referendum by all adults and conscription with pay and allowances if war occurs. Government would take over manufacture of war matériel to prevent private profit.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Dominion
Canadian Legion
Vancouver
Winnipeg and District Command
Cattle Sales Rise as Western Markets Accelerate Trade
The 1936 stock yard reports show Western Canada markets surging in the first 11 weeks, with exports to the United States up from 1935 and shipments to the United Kingdom down. Toronto and Montreal sales declined by 12 478 head, while western markets rose by 19 516 head. a west to east shipment increase of 8 202 was noted, and a five-member committee was formed to study inter empire trade pacts for review in 1937.
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Toronto
Canada
Alex. G. Hall
Canada Packers Ltd
Eastern Canada Livestock Union
United States
United Kingdom
Hall
Montreal
Western Canada Livestock Union
Court Issues Warrant for Seizure of Goods in Ontario Cleric
Magistrate S. B. Armold issued a distress bench warrant to seize the goods and chattels of Rev. T. Dob son of Tilbury rural dean of Kent after he refused a $1 fine and $2.75 costs for a tail light violation.
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Chatham
Ont
S. B. Armold
King Edward VIII Attends Welsh Guards Anniversary
King Edward VIII wore Welsh Guards uniform for the 21st anniversary celebrations in London. He was shown entering the parade grounds as spectators watched.
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Edward VIII
Welsh Guards
London
Veterans Assistance Commission to Aid Employment
Ottawa moves to establish a Veterans Assistance Commission to help veterans find work and to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act. Hon. C G Power announces the plan in the House of Commons as part of pensions and national health ministry duties. The proposed bill targets veterans aged 55 to 59 who cannot support themselves.
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Ottawa
Veterans Assistance Commission
House of Commons
C. G Power
Roosevelt Seeks Over One Point Six Billion for Relief
President Roosevelt told Congress he would request more than 1.6 billion dollars to fund the work relief program for an additional year beyond July. The request aims to sustain employment and public works through the upcoming year.
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Washington
Rooseveltt
Canadian Women Honored by New York League
Two Canadian women were among 23 honored for outstanding achievement by the New York League of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women. Isabel Stewart of Fletcher Ontario and formerly Morden Manitoba, a nursing education professor at Columbia University, and Margaret Cuthbert of Prince Albert Saskatchewan, director of women's activity for NBC, were recognized during a national.Business week event highlighting women in art business and the professions. Stewart trained as a nurse in Winnipeg and is the sister of Manitoba sanitaria superintendent Dr. David Stewart.
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New York
Miss Stewart
Winnipeg
David Stewart
Manitoba Sanitaria
Early Start On Land In Western Canada Report
The first official land work report arrives via the Canadian Pacific Railway agricultural department. Spring cultivation and harrowing spread across the Lethbridge division near Taber Alberta, with Taber previously holding the record. First reports in 1935 came from Taber on March 21. No plowing yet on the prairie.
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Winnipeg
Man
Barnwell
Alberta
Agricultural Department
Canadian Pacific Railway
Lethbridge
C.P.R
Taber
Prairie
Woman and five dogs complete 1000 mile mush to Fairbanks
Diminutive mush Mary Joyce, 27, travels the last 165 miles of a 1000 mile trek from Taku to Fairbanks Alaska. Accompanied by an Indian guide until Big Delta he will break trail then Joyce continues alone the final stretch. She left Taku December 20 and is touring for fun.
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Tanana Crossing
Alaska
Mary Joyce
Taku
Fairbanks
Big Delta
Steps Proposed to Amend B N A Act in Tax and Finance
Prime Minister Mackenzie King signals two constitutional amendments to the B N A act. One grants provinces indirect taxation rights on luxuries amusements and hotel and restaurant patronage. The other empowers the Dominion to guarantee provincial loans and secure subsidies from the Dominion treasury.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Senate
Commons
Dunnings
B.N.A
May Amend Marriage Law Extends Ceremony Powers
The Nova Scotia legislature reviews an amendment to allow Salvation Army officers down to lieutenant to conduct wedding ceremonies, expanding who may solemnize marriages.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Salvation Army
Saskatchewan Youths Sweep Judging Contests at Brandon
Two Saskatchewan students excelled at the Manitoba winter fair in Brandon. Jack Parker of Togo placed third in swine and poultry, fourth in cattle, and fifth in seed judging among 950 plus entrants. Clifford Shirley of Carlyle won second in swine and fourth in horse judging during the Dominion Extension Service courses.
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Saskatchewan
Brandon Brandon
Manitoba
Jack Parker
Togo
Clifford Shirley
Carlyle
Dominion Extension Service
Winnipeg producer group selects new Canadian Produce leaders
Heads Produce Association Winnipeg elects W. A. Landreth as president at a Winnipeg meeting. J. W. Skelly of Calgary is chosen first vice president and F. Iron Sides of Swift Current is named second vice president. Executives include J. S. Turnbull Regina M. Rudin Canova A. J. Chorley Moose Jaw F. J. Heffernan Calgary and B. Wainberg and B. Stanley Edmonton.
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Winnipeg
W. A. Landreth
Canadian Produce Association
J. W. Skelly
Calgary
F. Ironsides
Swift Current
Sask
J. S. Turnbull
Regina
M. Rudin
Canova
A. J. Chorley
Moose Jaw
F. J. Heffernan
B. Wainberg
B. Stanley
Edmonton
Lady Shaughnessy Dies in Montreal
Lady Shaughnessy wife of Lord Shaughnessy Mont real financier dies in Montreal. She was Marion Laura Graham before marriage, daughter of the late R. K. Graham of Montreal and sister to Lord Atholstan.
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Montreal
Shaughnessy
Lord Shaughnessy
Marion Laura Graham
R. K. Graham
Lord Atholstan
Mounties Sell Eight Horses at Regina Auction
The Mounted Police announce a public auction in late April for eight horses from the regular spring cast. It is unclear whether any purchases will be made to replace the retiring mounts.
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Regina
Mounted Police
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