Debate Over Acreage Reduction At International Wheat Talks
Delegates at a World Wheat Conference argued over acreage cuts as Canada United States and Australia push for deeper reductions. Argentina Russia and Britain weigh export quotas while a 63.08 cent target for import tariffs is noted. John McFarland reported that 85 percent of reductions were achieved and 13 million acres left fallow last year. Andrew Cairns disclosed Britain paid 55.6 devaluation gold cents for wheat in early August.
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Leadon
Argentina
Canada
United States
Australia
Russia
John I. McFarland
Winnipeg
China
Andrew Cairns
Great Britain
Labatt Kidnapping Case Ends In London Return
John S Labatt wealthy London Ontario brewer was released unharmed after being moved from a hotel where his abduction was negotiated by his brother Hugh The ransom ordeal ended when Labatt returned home with his wife and three children authorities announced the three day search by law forces across the province had concluded Clarke Savage of Ivey Elliott and Gillanders declared the hunt over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
John S. Labatt
London
Ont
Hugh
John
Labatt
Canada
Millonaire
Gangatera
Clarke Savage
Ivey, Elliott and Gillanders
Navy Opens Bids for 34 Fighting Vessels
United States Navy invites bids for 34 warships including four cruisers 14 destroyers and six submarines. Submarines and destroyers will be the first laid down under the act authorizing treaty strength naval buildup.
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Washington
United States Navy
Devastating Alberta Storm Destroys Crops Across Regions
A severe hail and rain storm struck southern Alberta from Okotoks to east of Champion and Carmangay causing crop losses up to 100 percent. The storm damaged 12 000 acres near Nanton and Connemara, with 6 000 acres in Cayley suffering 15 to 100 percent damage. Binders stood in fields as crops were mowed down and fields turned to ice covered lakes. Hundreds of birds were killed by hail.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Alberta
Okotoks
Azure
Cayley
Nanten
Connemara
Vulcan
Champion
Carmangay
Bai
Nanton-Connemara
Nnssea
Edmonton Feed Situation Needs Relief Measures
Premier Reid says provinces investigate hardships from breath and hail in Alberta. Delegation outlines dire cases and relief is needed in dried-out areas. Some improvement possible but only a slight chance. canvas of the situation planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Reid
Wheat Sales London Pushes Winnipeg Market Strain
John MacFarland, general manager of the Canadian Wheat Pool, said at a closed wheat advisory meeting that British interests in Winnipeg worsened Canada’s ability to sell its crop. He cited increased Liverpool offerings by Argentine shippers depressing prices and British traders acting to forestall price rises if Argentine pressure eases.
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London
Winnipeg
Canada
John MacFarland
Canadian Wheat Pool
International Wheat Advisory Committee
Liverpool
MacFarland
Assistance For Indians In Saskatchewan Low Per Capita Aid
Regina reports the 1933 34 per capita relief cost for Indians in Saskatchewan was 4.94 dollars, covering hospitalization food clothing implements seed grain and other relief. Inspector W Murison and Dr H W McGill completed a three week tour of provincial Indian agencies before returning to Regina.
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Regina
Saska
Saskatchewan
W. Murison
Dominion
Murison
H.W. McGill
Ottawa
Wet Harvest Prospects Reported By Western Farmers
Prospects of a wet harvest season for gathering crops in drought areas troubled Western Canadian farmers. Rain in recent days hit drouth sections of Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Scattered showers grew into heavy storms with Manitoba and Alberta receiving soaking rains and hail in southern regions.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba Paints
Pacifist London preacher calls for warless world model
Rev. Leyton Richards D D of London argues that replacing armed conflict with missionary effort is the path to peace. He cites Britain's wartime spending disparity and urges Christians to refuse violence rather than fight, insisting the gospel can end enmity without killing.
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Edmonton
Leyton Richards
London
England
Richards
United Church School of Religion
Christian Church
British Empire
Alberta Receives Dominion Aid Under Lump Sum Plan
Ottawa reports a new lump sum relief plan for Alberta including a $100 000 monthly grant and loans totaling over $1 million. Edmonton gets $500 000, Calgary $200 000, Lethbridge $50 000. Jasper highway and trans Canada highway work receive additional funds. Alberta cities received less than requested with no strings attached and a $25 000 grant for Ponoka mental institution labor costs.
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Ottawa
Alberta
George Hoadley
Uupon
Edmonton
Calgary
Lethbridge
Jasper
Dominion
Ponoka
Ontario to Teach Agriculture in Public Schools
Speaking at the Lakehead exhibition in Fort William Ontario Hon Duncan Marshall minister of agriculture announced the new government will introduce agriculture into public school curriculum starting at the third book. The education minister is detailing teacher training in upper grades as part of the plan. The Hepburn government aims to improve farming education and marketing to meet farmers needs and give children a basic agricultural insight and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort William
Byrd Returns to Open Air Strolls at Little America
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, recovering from illness, walks in the open at Little America Antarctica, 123 miles from base. His temperature reached 61 degrees below zero during the stroll, with Dr. Thomas C. Poulter reporting the outing depends on Byrd’s health.
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Little America
Antarctica
Richard E. Byrd
Here
Thomas C. Poulter
Byrd
Quebec Premier Warns of Complications From Constitutional Tampering
Premier L A Taschereau of Quebec warned that any tampering with the British North America Act would likely cause serious complications. He spoke as reports circulated that Premier R B Bennett planned an inter provincial conference in the fall to study amendments to the Dominion constitution.
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Montreal
L. A. Taschereau
Quebec
R. B. Bennett
Dominion
Canada and Australia reach trade agreement on flour
Canada and Australia form a pact to halt Australian flour shipments to Eastern Canadian ports while allowing Western ports duty free access. The deal follows months of negotiation after Canada warned eastern markets were harmed by Australian imports, with no impact on long-standing western market access.
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Australis
Canada
Ottawa
Australia
Auction Sale Of Government Cars In Toronto
Nearly 100 Ontario government automobiles will go on sale August 28 at Varsity stadium Premier Mitchell Hepburn announced. The cars will be reviewed with cabinet member names on each vehicle and placards showing mileage and upkeep costs. Bidders will sit in the main grandstand while the auctioneer stands on a platform before them.
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Toronto
Ontario
Varsity Stadium
Mitchell F. Hepburn
Argentina seeks larger wheat quota at world conference
London reports Argentina asked for a 150 million bushel export quota this crop year at the international wheat conference. Rodolfo Garcia Arias presented Argentina's case amid tensions with Canada Australia and the United States. The group drafted a communique urging more elasticity in quotas and warned that abandoning cooperation could create new surpluses next year. Andrew Cairns noted limited gains in world consumption outside France.
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London
Argentina
Rodolfo Garcia Arias
Canada
Australia
United States
Garcia Arigs
North America
Andrew Cairns
France
New Brunswick Sesquicentennial Highlights Remarkable Progress
Saint John reports New Brunswick marked 150 years as a province with pageantry and the dedication of a new provincial museum. Prime Minister R. B. Bennett urged vigilance on economic policy amid global shifts, warning Canada to consider effects of capitalism versus alternatives on its economy.
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Saint John. N.R
New Brunswick
R. B. Binnett
Canada
Mr. Bennett
Dominion
Insect Pests Survey Planned Across Saskatchewan and Alberta
Entomologists from the Dominion department of agriculture will conduct a three week field survey of cutworms and grasshoppers across Saskatchewan and Alberta. The team from Lethbridge Alta will oversee the annual insect crop survey starting in Regina and moving through western districts.
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Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Department
Lethbridge
Alta
Government aims to curb gangsters by gun registration plan
The United States plans to curb machine gun circulation. Starting next month possession requires registration with the internal revenue commissioner. New purchases after Sept 24 require an order, fingerprinting, and a $200 boosted sales tax.
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Washington
United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Commission
Ontario Liberal convention outlines large savings plan
Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn announced a $2,000,000 saving in administration expenses since taking office and projected another $100,000 savings in auditing departmental books. Col. W. P. Mulock was chosen as Liberal candidate for the Worth York by election.
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Newmarket
Ont
Mitchell F. Hepburn
Ontario
North York
Col. W. P. Mulock
Worth York
Japan Seeks World Friendship Over Territory
K Inabata, member of Japan's house of peers and industrialist, said after arriving from Yokohama that Japan desires friendship with the world more than territory. He is bound for Belgrade to attend the world inter parliamentary conference.
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Victoria
Japan
K. Inabata
House of Peers
Yokohama
Belgrade
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First Baptist Church
World Baptist Alliance
Berlin
Germany
MacNeill
Admiral Byrd Recovering
Prairies
William Ballaugh
Abernethy
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