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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
7
The upcoming Dominion conference will discuss if the British government will buy Argentine wheat when prices fall below the Wheat Pool rate. Key parties seek practical proposals amid a looming general election and Labour opposition caution.
James W. Gerard, ambassador to Germany under Wilson, after returning from France, said a new war is brewing between Italy and France. He added the conflict is imminent and not discussed with diplomats on his list. He would not call France the aggressor, suggesting France fears a fresh war rather than seeks it.
Saskatoon farmers expect a pale western cutworm visit next summer and prepare an impressive reception for the pest. K. M. King of the Dominion Entomological Laboratory urges precautions to limit damage and safeguard crops due to the looming threat.
The Brisbane government proposes a special income tax to fund unemployment relief works in Queensland and an arbitration act amendment to end preferential treatment of unionists. It affirms the right of every man to accept work when offered.
An eight year old Polish boy Bazyli Wacko traveling with a coat tag showing name and destination. He arrived in Halifax aboard the Red Star liner Westernland and proceeds by Canadian National Railways to Star Alberta to join his father.
Manitoba crop outlook described as very encouraging by the provincial department of agriculture. Wheat yields are headed and look good though final results depend on weather. Absey will depend on conditions.
Six year old farmer Joseph Walker of the Hanley district was severely injured when run over by a mowing machine. He is in St. Paul’s hospital in Saskatoon and is expected to recover.
Sir Henry fielding remarks on Canada’s economic stance after the crash. He notes showers and turbulence in markets, but argues the population remains capable and that fundamentals stay sound. Recovery hinges on improved purchasing power and a good prairie crop next year.
James M. Lynch, former president of the International Typographical Union and pivotal in the 48 hour week fight, died in a Syracuse hospital of a blood infection. Born January 31, 1867 in Manlius New York he began as a printer's devil at the Syracuse Herald and rose to I T U leadership before becoming Commissioner of Labor in 1914.
A message of greeting from Japan’s Emperor to King George V travels to England in a gold casket. Prince Takamatsu and his bride will visit the King and Queen. The poem by a renowned Japanese poet is inscribed on parchment and illuminated by Oriental artists. The casket was blessed by Tokio priests to seal out malignant spirits.
Hon J G Latham, leader of the national opposition, gave notice to move an amendment during budget debate aiming to reduce salaries of the Prime Minister and House of Representatives members. He estimated savings of 4,060,000 pounds nearly 20.6 million dollars could be achieved.
Toronto announces the appointment of Prof J C B Grant MB ChB FRCS Edin to the University of Toronto as professor of anatomy. He leaves the Manitoba position to succeed Prof J B McMurrich and is noted as a temporary captain of RAAMLC who earned the Military Cross in war service.
In London, J H Thomas said the Imperial Conference agenda on women’s nationality is for the Dominions to agree, and he could not provide specifications. The reply was given during parliamentary question time.
New York violinist and instructor Leopold Von Aver died of pneumonia at the Laschwitz Sanatorium near Dresden at age 85. His career included performance and teaching in Dresden and New York.
Six women run in the current campaign, doubling the number from 1924 and surpassing 1928. Ontario lists Miss MacPhail, Manitoba one, Saskatchewan one, Quebec one, totaling six women against three in 1924 and four in 1928. Miss MacPhail, Ottawa delegate at the League of Nations disarmament committee, has long campaigned on anti militarism.
Winnipeg and St Boniface officials propose a joint unemployment relief program under Mackenzie King with a 50 25 25 cost split among federal provincial and municipal governments to fund two bridge rebuilds and broader public works possibly totaling 6 to 7 million. A delegation will seek immediate construction cost sharing with Premier John Bracken.
Ottawa reports Canada’s commercial apple crop for 1929 is projected to fall 40 percent in Nova Scotia 23 percent in Quebec 33 percent in Ontario and below the five year average in New Brunswick while British Columbia is seen up 22 percent The total crop is about 3 113 380 barrels versus 3 930 915 in 1929 about three percent under the five year average 1925 29
Vancouver reports Ban W S unemployment in Vancouver B C and Hon Tan MacKenzie newly appointed immigration minister asks Ottawa to prevent surreptitious entry of unemployed United States workers into Canada. Deputy Minister W J Egan told border inspectors to watch for illegal US entry and to involve customs and mounted police. Mackenzie says aim is to help Canadians first during unemployment relief efforts in western cities.
A bill to admit women peeresses in their own right to the House of Lords was defeated by four votes 53 to 49. Lord Astor introduced the measure, while Conservative peers argued for delaying until wider House reform is addressed.
Belgium officially accepts invitation to participate in the Verbis Grain Exhibition and Conference to be held July 25 to August 6, 1952. Other nations like Peru Jugoslavia Guatemala New Zealand Poland Czecho Slovakia the Netherlands have also signaled interest and delivery of further details to Mooney the managing director now touring Europe. The expo aims to showcase Canadian enterprise and stimulate European support for the event.
Victoria BC will send a British Columbia lumber delegation to Britain to promote B C timber sales, following a similar move to Australia earlier this year. Minister N S Lougheed pressed Empire Marketing Board representative E M H Lloyd for assurance, and Lloyd said a well run delegation could greatly advance timber product sales in Britain.
London reports that two British battleships Queen Elizabeth and Ramillies were ordered to Alexandria to protect foreign lives and property amid rioting. Prime Minister MacDonald said Sidky Pasha and Nahas Pasha were warned they would be held responsible for safeguarding foreigners and interests.
National Defence Department officials in Ottawa deny any person named Pierre La Passe served in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry or the Canadian Expeditionary Force. They confirmed there was no such name in wartime records when questioned about a man with that name involved in a Chicago gunmen incident.
London listeners hear a resolution by the British Empire League urging the reintroduction of Imperial penny postage. The proposal was put forward by Sir Henry Page Croft in the interest of imperial unity.
Agricultural experts at Michigan State College outline a new form of relief for wheat weary farmers. The plan suggests feeding wheat to livestock can boost dairy feed value and save about ten dollars per ton versus corn at current prices. The statement is issued by four department heads.
In Ottawa the dominion cerealist Lloyd Newman described Garnet wheat as a key asset for Canadian wheat supply to Europe. Tests in Britain and on the continent suggest Garnet blends well with Marquis and other wheats, enhancing low grade flours and extending high quality production into frost areas.
In September North American Indians of all tribes will convene in Cleveland for a five day congress led by Prof. Nipo Strongheart. He has counted delegates by state with Oklahoma 100900, Arizona 46850, New Mexico 25000, South Dakota 20000, California 19000, Washington 12900, North Dakota 10000 and smaller totals for others. Canadian nations to attend include Blackfeet Bloods Peigins Cree Sarcee Sioux Brantford and Mic Mac from Nova Scotia.
Lloyds Underwriters report for the second quarter shows 3,057,000 tons of shipbuilding worldwide, with 1,392,000 tons or 45 percent built in Great Britain and Ireland. This marks a drop from 57.2 percent in the year before the war.
After wandering Admaston township for nearly a week, Lloyd Warren was located alive. He had subsisted on berries and slept beneath tree foliage. Doctors expect a full recovery within one to two days.
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