Insurance for the unemployed debated in Ottawa meeting
Prof Gilbert E Jackson of the University of Toronto argued at a Canadian Political Defence Association session that unemployment insurance for Canada requires government subsidies and health insurance linkages. He noted England's model and warned Canada faces unique seasonal and interprovincial job fluctuations and potential worker energy impacts.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Gilbert E Jackson
University of Toronto
Canadian Political Defence Association
England
Jackson
No Duty On Foreign Wheat Question in Commons
In London the House of Commons debated wheat duties. William Graham stated the government will not impose duties on foreign wheat, so Canada preference questions do not arise. A Conservative inquiry pressed whether Canada’s tariff concessions are treated the same as foreign governments. Graham replied that equal treatment is not automatic and the government opposes a universal import tax.
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London
England
House of Commons
William Graham
Board of Trade
Canada
Mr. Graham
Toronto Man Killed When Parachute Fails
Kenneth Burgess of Toronto died during a first parachute jump from a Colonial Air Ways plane near Dufferin Street North York Township. Jump at 1500 feet. unopened chute tangled in telephone wires, he died minutes after rescue. Survived by widow and two children.
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Toronto
Ont
Kenneth Burgess
Burgess
Colonial Air Ways
Dufferin Street
North York Township
Special Wheat Stamp Issued in Melbourne
During a brief campaign to aid the appeal of Australian Prime Minister James Henry Scullin for increased wheat production this year the postal department released a special cancellation stamp bearing the motto Grow More Wheat.
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Melbourne
Australia
James Henry Scullin
Postal Department
Press Info Only From Wing Commander Colmore On R-100 Flight
Only R-100 flight updates will be released by Wing Commander R B B Colmore upon arrival in Canada. On the return voyage Canadian and British newspapermen will accompany the craft, and no other press information will be provided.
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London
England
Atlantic
R. B. B. Colmore
Canada
Dry Ice Test Shipment Planned by Manitoba Poultry Group
Two cars of eggs from the Manitoba Co-operative Poultry Association were shipped to Montreal under a dry ice test. The shipment involved insulated containers and circulating carbon dioxide gas to preserve the eggs during transit.
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Brandon
Man
Manitoba Co-operative Poultry Association
Montreal
Amendment to Criminal Code Aimed at Christian Scientists
Ottawa reports government bill to amend the criminal code adds a new subsection. It exempts those relying on prayer or spiritual means from obligations to supply medical attendance as necessaries. The change covers heads of families, caregivers of the sick, and masters of servants and apprentices under sixteen.
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Toronto
Ottawa
Toronto Star
Advisory Board Ottawa Praised for Immigration Commission
At the annual meeting of the Canadian Political Science Association a proposal urged establishing a permanent immigration advisory commission in Ottawa modeled on a tariff board. Proposed by Fraf W B Hurd of Brandon Manitoba the body would study employment and social conditions, advise the government on viable immigration numbers and types, and require evidence based on economics rather than sentiment.
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Ottawa
Ont
Advisory Commission On Immigration
Tariff Board
Canadian Political Science Association
Fraf
W. B. Hurd
Brandon
Man
Canada
Government aims to apply Crow's Nest rates to Hudson Bay line
Minister of Railways T A Crerar said the federal policy is to enforce Crow's Nest Pass rates on the Hudson Bay Railway. The line starts operations in about a year, and Crerar will consult the railway commission to determine the legal position and whether Crow's Nest rates apply automatically. If not, he will take action to bring the route under the Crow's Nest agreement.
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Ottawa
T. A. Crerar
Hudson Bay
Saskatoon Cadets Win Junior Shield In National Cadet Shooting
Nutana Collegiate Institute cadets from Saskatoon won the junior shield in the winter cadet shooting indoor series across Canada under the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association. The squad posted a 97.11 average out of 100, while the Quebec Seminary team took the senior shield with 98.80.
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Ottawa
Ont
Nutana Collegiate Institute
Saskatoon
Sask
Canada
Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
Quebec Seminary
Germany denies claim of poison gas from Germany
Berlin reports a denial by the German foreign office of a Chinese north coalition statement from London alleging French authorities in Indo China intercepted a consignment to Nanking that supposedly originated in Germany containing poison gas. The German foreign office calls it anti German propaganda.
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Berlin
Germany
Chinese North Coalition
London
England
Nanking
French Troops Leave Rhineland for France in Final Exodus
Evacuation of the Rhineland begins in the third occupation zone with heavy artillery, pioneer equipment, and divisions moving toward France. The maneuver aims to strip the Rhine of French soldiers as the withdrawal proceeds.
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Frankfurt-on-the-Main
Germany
Rhineland
France
Rhine
Norwegian explorer chosen to lead Graf Zeppelin Arctic flight
Oslo announces the appointment of Prof. H U Sverdrup of Bergen to succeed the late Fridtjof Nansen as leader of the proposed Graf Zeppelin Arctic flight. The designation names Sverdrup to head the expedition effort reflecting Norwegian scientific leadership.
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Oslo
Norway
H. U. Sverdrup
Bergen
Fridtjog Nansen
Admirals Attack London Naval Treaty In Senate Hearing
Rear Admirals J W Chase and J R P Pringle told senate committees that the London naval treaty leaves the United States in a position of inferiority. Chase said the pact lacks parity with Britain and has faults from a navy view though he advised at the London conference. Pringle said he was consulted only once and opposed the cruiser arrangement finally adopted.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
United States
Feriority
J. W. Chase
General Board
Great Britain
London
J. R. P. Pringle
House United in Endorsing Pensions Bill
The government and the opposition praised the pensions committee for its work on the pensions act amendment. The bill creates a veterans bureau to prepare cases and gives advantages when disability is doubtfully linked to war service.
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Ottawa
Ont
Parliamentary Committee On Pensions
House of Commons
Senate
J. H. King
Pensions and National Health
Canada
Pensions Board
Veterans’ Bureau
R. B. Bennett
C. G. Power
Liberal
Quebec South
Mr. Bennett
Ottawa debate over war veterans act commission representation
Major-General A H MacDonnell urged public representation on the proposed War Veterans Allowance Act commission. He noted returned men could serve but favored including civilians and possibly county judges to bring broader experience to the committee. Dr J A Amyot said veterans would be appointed, prompting the committee to weigh balance and expertise.
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Ottawa
Ont
A. H. MacDonnell
Senate
J. A. Amyot
Department of Pensions
MacDonnell
Trade Changes to Assist British Exporters
London officials say tariff changes will affect many export trade sectors and record efforts to help manufacturers seize new opportunities. Ottawa reports 234 Japanese immigrants admitted to Canada since Sept 1928 end of last fiscal year, including 58 agricultural workers and 56 domestics, with only 50 allowed annually.
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London
England
W. R. Smith
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Britain
Department of Overseas Trade
Ottawa, Ont
Canada
Jolly Beggars Broadcast Joy on CBC Programme
The Alfred Heather Light Opera Company presented The Jolly Beggars as a ballad opera in a CBC programme from WJZ stations, aired May 18 from 9.15 to 9.45 EDT. Cast included J Campbell McInnes Narrator, Finlay Campbell and John Detweiler, Mrs. Davies Wynne, Alfred Heather, and Jean Haig with a notable cana da reference in the opening song.
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Burns
Thomas Carlyle
Currie
J. Campbell McInnes
Robert Burns
Finlay Campbell
John Detweiler
Canada
Abram
Wolfe
Montcalm
Reverse Rhodes Scholarships considered at Toronto meeting
Toronto officials and educators discuss a reverse Rhodes Scholarship allowing English boys to study in Canadian universities. Dr Cyril Norwood advocates economics and science exchange. H P Whidden praises Canada’s opportunities. Gen C H Mitchell calls the plan practical and feasible.
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Toronto
Ont
Robert Falconer
University of Toronto
Cyril Norwood
Canada
H. P. Whidden
McMaster University
C. H. Mitchell
Faculty of Applied Science
Conciliation Board To Settle Waterfront Labor Dispute
Ottawa announces a conciliation board will settle a Vancouver waterfront wage and condition dispute involving about 1100 workers. The Shipping Federation of British Columbia and Vancouver District Waterfront Workers Association members seek renewal of the agreement expiring November 30, 1929 with changes. Two board members, R. B. Pirie and J. E. Hall, are named. a third chairman is being chosen.
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Ottawa
Ont
Vancouver
Peter Heenan
Shipping Federation of British Columbia
Vancouver and District Waterfront Workers’ Association
Board of Conciliation
R. B. Pirie
J. E. Hall
Htenan
New Tariff On Fruits Is To Be Amended
Ottawa reports amendments to tariff resolutions affecting fruits and vegetables. Finance Minister C A Dunning says specific duties will apply only in seasons when foreign imports compete with Canadian produce, following talks with growers. The move aims at fairness across regions while thrilling Conservative supporters of seasonal tariffs.
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Ottawa
Ont
C. A. Dunning
House of Commons
Dunning
Atlantic
Pacific
British Empire
Canada
Ottawa Senate passes liquor clearance ban to United States
The senate gave third reading to a government bill banning liquor shipments to the U S without vote. An amendment tying enactment to governor in council proclamation failed 29 to 10. Sir George Foster championed the bill citing temperance aims and reports, while critics warned of revenue loss.
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Ottawa
Senate
United States
Rufus Pope
Commons
George Foster
Canada
Customs Department
Royal Commission
Cuba
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Daniels
Belue
New Minister to Canada Chosen for Ottawa Post
Lieut. Col. Hanford MacNider of Mason City Iowa selected by President Hoover as United States minister to Ottawa to replace William S Phillips. Harvard man former assistant secretary of war and ex commander of the American Legion is 41. MacNider led a successful career as financier and business executive serving as president of First National Investment Company Mason City and vice president of First National Bank as well as treasurer of North Western States Portland Cement Company.
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Washington
Hanford MacNider
Mason City, Iowa
United States
Ottawa
Hoover
William S. Phillips
MacNider
Harvard
American Legion
Coolidge
Colonel MacNider
First National Investment Company
Mason City
First National Bank
North Western States Portland Cement Company
Dominion to establish two low power radio stations in Arctic
The Dominion Government will spend about 67000 to set up two low power radio stations in the far north at Copper Mine Coronation Gulf and Chesterfield Inlet. Approved by order in council these stations will link the Arctic with Canada and provide meteorological reports assisting Hudson Bay navigation. Small gliders are offered in England at 200 dollars each.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Far
Coppermine
Coronation Gulf
Chesterfield Inlet
Arctic
Canada
Department of Marine and Fisheries
Hudson Bay
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Lord Harker
Jolly Beggars
Conciliation Board
Dockers
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