Tariff Board to Watch Gas Prices in Budget Shifts
Finance Minister C A Dunning told the House of Commons the tariff board will monitor the gasoline industry after the budget's petroleum schedule changes. He said the board will track price movements, industry adjustments by major companies, and railway transport relations, amid reports of skimming plants defrauding customs and a western oil sector dominated by a monopoly.
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Ottawa
Tariff Board
C. A. Dunning
House of Commons
Canada
Quebec
Ontario
Gordon Ross
Lib
Moose Jaw
United States
Saskatchewan
Ross
Railway Board
Halifax
Vancouver
T. C. Douglas
C.C
Weyburn
Sanderson
Dunning
Petroleum Securities, Limited
Automobiles Reach Villages Across White Russia For First Time
Reports indicate cars are appearing in numerous White Russian villages marking a new era of mobility. Officials note gradual adoption, with residents adapting to motor transport and nearby towns seeing increased vehicle access.
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White Russia
Arabs Renew Hostilities in Jerusalem Amid Jewish Killings
Reports describe a fresh surge of violence in Jerusalem as a Jew is found dead in the old city. British patrols guard the Jerusalem Haifa route and convoys, with troops escorting roads to Jaffa. An Arab attack on the funeral of Karl Brietinger raises fears of wider foreign hostility.
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Jerusalem
Holy City
Jerusalem-Haifa
Jaffa
Karl Brietinger
Palestine
Alberta festival judge warns for underage singers
Arthur Cranmer of London England, adjudicator at the Alberta musical festival, claims ruinous effects from letting under nineteen singers perform. He argues young voices are delicate and that exposing them to certain songs risks harming their voices amid a shortage of good singers.
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Calgary
Arthur Cranmer
London
England
Empire Migration Settlement Talks Sought in Manitoba
Representatives of the Empire Migration Settlement group asked the Manitoba government for an appointment to discuss settlement plans. London reports say the Manitoba legislature supports settling British families in the province. Chairman Pe Schenegevel travels to Manitoba to advance the scheme.
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Winnipeg
Empire Migration Settlement Group
Manitoba
London
Schenegevel
Canadian Banks Cut Savings Rate Effective June First
S. H. Logan announced on behalf of the Canadian Bankers Association that chartered banks will reduce interest on savings deposits and deposit receipts by one half of one percent. The new rate drops from two and one half to two percent starting June 1, due to low government security yields weak loan demand and higher taxes.
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Canadian Bankers’ Association
Toronto
S. H. Logan
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Dominion Treasury
Quebec to shift to relief works replacing cash aid
Montreal announces a June 1 start for relief works in Quebec to replace cash relief. Municipal Affairs Minister Bouchard says jobless residents will be absorbed into projects as relief programs begin.
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Montreal
Quebec
Bouchard
German Cruiser Emden Heads Toward Spain From Montreal
The German cruiser Emden slid from Laurier Pier in Montreal and began the final leg of its world cruise down the St. Lawrence River toward Spain after a six day stay in Montreal waters.
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Montreal
Emden
Laurier Pier
St. Lawrence River
Spain
Nanking News Reports Stricter China Measures On Smuggling
Nanking announces draconian rules to curb large scale smuggling into North China. The protests from the Chinese government to Japan have occurred twice. One measure provides the death penalty for six classes of violators.
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Nanking
China
Japan
Illicit Japanese Narcotics Trade Reported to League
The League of Nations advisory committee on traffic in opium was informed that morphine heroin and cocaine manufactured with Japanese authorization were offered in unlimited quantities to US and Canadian dope rings. Reports from the US and Canadian governments cited organized rings importing narcotics from Japan and named a principal supplier. The Tokyo government was provided full traffic details and Canada reported fewer illicit seizures in 1935 with 163 convictions and 69 deportations after prison terms.
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Geneva
Ministry of Interior
United States
Canada
League of Nations’ Advisory Committee
Japan
Tokyo
North Bay tourist traffic eyed via new Ontario road
Vancouver mayor GG McGeer says Ontario could attract up to 200 million dollars yearly in tourist traffic from the United States to northern gold mining regions if a southern to northern road is built. He spoke on returning from Kirkland Lake.
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North Bay
Ont
Ontario
United States
GG. McGeer
Vancouver
M.P
Vancouver- Burrard
Kirkland Lake
Union proposal envisions US Canada union with Newfoundland
Representative Sirovich of New York introduces a resolution to create a joint US Canada hearings committee to study a potential union. The plan would grant Newfoundland the same status as states, offer American citizenship to Newfoundland residents, and seek common benefits in tariffs, ports, highways, capital use, and defense. a $25,000 budget is proposed.
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U.S
Canada
Washington
United States
Sirovich
N.Y
Senate
House of Representatives
Newfoundland
United States of America
Congressional Committee
Dominion
National Film Society names permanent national executive
The National Film Society of Canada appointed a permanent national executive. Lord Tweedsmuir agreed to be honorary president. Officers include President Sydney Smith of Manitoba, vice presidents Charles G. Cowan and T. Rinfret, and secretary-treasurer Donald W. Buchanan. Directors include E. A. Corbett and D. O. Evans. Branches exist in Montreal Ottawa Toronto and Vancouver.
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Ottawa
National Film Society of Canada
Canada
Lord Tweedsmuir
Sydney Smith
University of Manitoba
Charles G. Cowan
Justice T. Rinfret
Donald W. Buchanan
E. A. Corbett
Edmonton
D. O. Evans
Vancouver
Montreal
Toronto
Finding Jobs on Farms Toronto
Ontario municipalities have transferred over 2,000 relief rolls to farm work. Welfare Minister David A. Croll says the program aims to place about 15,000 men on farms before summer ends.
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Toronto
Ontario
David A. Croll
Croll
Canada Considers Lethal Gas Chamber for Executions
Ottawa reports a parliamentary committee will study substituting a lethal gas chamber for hanging in murder cases. Justice Minister Lapointe notes reports from five U.S. states claiming gas chambers are humane and cheaper, with provincial attorneys general showing interest, though debate remains about the method. If adopted, a central execution depot would be created with potential regional depots.
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Ottawa
Ernest Lapointe
House of Commons
Blair
R. B. Bennett
J. S. Woodsworth
C.C.F
H. E. Wilton
Hamilton West
Lapointe
Do. P. Plaxton
Justice Department
Canada
Empire Air Service subsidies debated in Commons vote
The House of Commons passed a financial resolution on long term subsidies for empire air routes by 259 to 122. Sir Philip Sassoon said the plan would deliver record value for money and speed up schedules, with imperial air mail priced at three halfpence per ounce. Imperial Airways targets 21 4 day to West Africa and several other continental routes.
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London
House of Commons
Philip Sassoon
Air
Britain
Imperial Airways
Philip
West Africa
South Africa
Australia
India
Singapore
Tolmie Accepts Victoria By-Election Nomination
Former Premier S. F. Tolmie accepts invitation from the Victoria Conservative Association to contest the Victoria federal by election in June. The Liberal and Cooperative Commonwealth Federation parties plan to contest but have not yet announced candidates.
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Victoria
S. F. Tolmie
Victoria Conservative Association
Liberal and Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Big Sum For Veterans Montreal
The American Legion in Montreal reports veterans will receive a total payment of 500000 dollars. The Montreal post says bonuses will be issued as bonds in 50 denomination units. Any remaining balance will be paid via United States treasury checks.
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Montreal
American Legion
Legion
United States Treasury
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Empire Air Service
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