Food shortage in Britain in the event of war
In the House of Lords Viscount Hailsham argued Britain could face food shortages if sea control were lost. He noted Britain currently produces about one fifth of its food needs and storage alone cannot avert shortages. He cited Ottawa policy success and suggested Canada and Dominion supplies, while warning government storage plans could mean becoming the world’s main wheat dealer.
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London
Viscount Halisharm
House of Lords
Great Britain
Baron Phillimore
Baron Strabolgi
Canada
Visacount Hailsham
Ottawa
Britain
Dominions
New Zealand
Australia
England
Lord Hailsham
Appointments Held Over Ottawa To September
Prime Minister Mackenzie King said that a long list of government appointments will be postponed for several weeks, likely until September, with only a few already made after cabinet signalling. He cited the veterans assistance commission and noted Col. J G Rattray as a possible chair. The panel aims to help needy unemployed veterans find work.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Veterans’ Assistance Commission
Col
J. G. Rattray
D.S.C
Halifax board opposes trade with Soviet Russia
The Halifax board of trade and the Saskatchewan Retail Merchants Association urge Canada to avoid reciprocal trade with Soviet Russia. They warn that importing Russian coal under any closer alliance would harm Nova Scotia industry.
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Halifax
Halifax Board of Trade
Saskatchewan Retail Merchants’ Association
Nova Scotia
Trade Board
New Brunswick Crop Prospects Praised by Minister Taylor
Hon A C Taylor proclaims favorable weather in New Brunswick reversing drought concerns. As provisional minister of agriculture he notes crops thriving while other regions suffer dry conditions, signaling robust agricultural prospects for the province.
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New Brunswick
Balisbury
N.B
Canada
United States
A. C. Taylor
Italy outlines new foreign trade and peace structure
Fascist leaders in Rome described a revamped international trading system for Italy. Government missions would pursue new accords while avoiding haste or favoritism. Italy also signaled reluctance to join Locarno talks on Rhineland remilitarization and Europe peace, proposing buyers must source from Italy and sellers not undercut Italian agriculture and industry. Virginio Gayda hailed these points as more secure than during the Italo Ethiopian sanctions period.
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Rome
Italy
Locarno
Germany
Rhineland
Virginio Gayda
How To Keep Cool Medical Officer Advice For Heat
Toronto heat soars to record highs as Dr. Gordon P. Jackson medical officer of health offers coping tips. Stay in shade and light clothing, don t overheat, drink water, avoid cold meals, seek tepid sponges, and keep windows open with screens.
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Toronto
Gordon P. Jackson
Weather Bureau to start daily plane flights at five spots
Weather officials said six new aerial observation routes will begin on August 1 and September 1, expanding to 17,000 foot flights over upper air conditions. Plans include Alaska Fairbanks, Miami, Sault Ste Marie, Salt Lake City, Oakland, and potential Canadian collaboration to study polar and tropical air masses for forecasts and flight safety.
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Washington
North America
Weather Bureau
Miami
Fla. Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Sat Lake City
Utah
Oakland
Cal
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Ft. Smith
Northwest Territories
Broadcast of Vimy Memorial Unveiling by BBC
London reports the King will unveil the Canadian war memorial at Vimy Ridge with the French president present. The ceremony and proceedings will be broadcast from Daventry in English and French for French Canadians, with staff in white to blend with the memorial. About 100000 spectators expected.
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London
Vimy Ridge
French Republic
BBC
Daventry
Eden Ordered To Take Rest As Heart Strain Returns
London reports that Foreign Secretary Eden, who left government duties for heart strain a year ago, is ordered to take eight weeks rest in the country. Viscount Halifax will act for Eden in his absence as questions arise about the illness recurrence and Eden’s fatigue.
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London
Eden
Foreign Office
Viscount Halifax
Whitehall
Doukhobors Sentenced for Nude Parade Near Brilliant
Nelson British Columbia Paul Metin and Bill Viosoff were sentenced to three years in the penitentiary after admitting to magistrate John Cartmel they paraded nude near Brilliant on July 1. They did not plead guilty but acknowledged the act. They claimed it reflected nature not defiance and said their stripping was not deliberate. Both had prior terms for nude parades.
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Nelson
B.C
Paul Metin
Bill Viosoff
John Cartmel
Brilliant
British optimism noted on postwar recovery in Canada visit
Sir Francis Floud British high commissioner to Canada returned from a two month UK trip reporting optimistic views there were signs the depression was ending. He noted labor shortages in some areas and a discouraging situation in south Wales where the coal industry dominates exports and is shrinking.
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Ottawa
Sir Francis Floud
Canada
United Kingdom
Francia
South Wales
Paul Martin to chair Canadian World Youth congress delegation
Paul Martin Liberal MP for Essex East will serve as acting chairman of Canada's delegation to the World Youth congress in Geneva, which opens August 31, as announced by the League of Nations Society in Canada.
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Ottawa
Paul Martin
Essex East
World Youth Congress
Geneva
League of Nations’ Society
Canada
Price Ceiling Set by Import Threat on Wheat
Chicago traders say a price ceiling for U S grain is formed by the threat of importing foreign wheat. Domestic prices near 42 cent tariff barrier entice Canadian wheat into the United States for milling, limiting price rises in a drouth year.
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Chicago
United States
Minister Michaud studies Pacific fishing industry in six week tour
Hon J E Michaud minister of fisheries travels to Vancouver with deputy W A Found to study Pacific coast fishing conditions from the U S border to the far north. The trip aims to shape Canada's stance on the sockeye salmon treaty and Senate terms during the western itinerary.
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Ottawa
J. E. Michaud
Vancouver
W. A. Found
United States
Canada
United States Senate
Ottawa May Visit Hints at Westward Trip
Prime Minister Mackenzie King indicated he hopes to travel west to Vancouver in August before departing in September to lead Canada’s delegation to the League of Nations meeting in Geneva.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Vancouver
Canada
League of Nations
Geneva
King George's Britannia sinks after 43-year racing career
Cowes England witnesses the scuttling of the Britannia, former queen of the world's racing yachts. King George's will dictated destruction if unused by Edward or brothers, ending a storied era as crewmates and clubs observe the vessel's final voyage and burial at sea.
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Cowes
Eng
King George
Britannia
Edward
Thuch
England
King Edward flies own plane to inspect RAF stations
London reports King Edward makes air history by piloting his private aircraft on an inspection tour of several RAF stations. He travels from Windsor to Northolt and to Wittering with the Duke of York. Royal pilot Flying Officer MacLachlan, 24, a Canadian, performs air stunts during the visit.
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Edward
Raf
London
Royal Air Force
Windsor
Northolt
Wittering
Duke of York
MacLachlan
Privy Council to Test Validity of Legislation
Ottawa reports the Privy Council will review four Bennett era reforms affecting labor including Employment and Social Insurance Act the one day rest in seven 48 hour week and minimum wage laws. Provinces may submit references on criminal code section 498A and Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act. Market Act and Trade and Industries Commission Act left unresolved with potential amendments hoped to place them within federal jurisdiction.
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Ottawa
British Empire
Canada
Bennett
Ernest Lapointe
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Mr. Lapointe
Privy Council
Farmers’ Creditors Arrangement
Dominion Trade and Industries Commission
Domiion Trade and Industries Commission
Supreme Court
United States Becomes Canada’s Second Wheat Customer
Canada ships about 1,006,000 bushels weekly to the United States as buyers in both nations face shorter crops. Duty on Canadian wheat entering the US is 42 cents per bushel, with some flour rebated when milled in bond. US imports from Canada could reach 50,000,000 bushels for 1935-36, placing the US as a major buyer after the UK.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
United Kingdom
France ends Mediterranean mutual aid pact to please Italy
France formally terminates the Mediterranean mutual resistance agreement after sanctions on Italy and aims to win Italian participation at Locarno talks in Brussels and Montreux. Diplomatic sources say Italy promised a guarantee letter against Germany in exchange for France renouncing the pact.
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Paris
France
Great Britain
Italy
Brussels
Dardanelles
Montreux
League
London
Rome
Mediterranean
Locarno
Coronation Plans Committee Appointed In London
The first meeting of the coronation arrangements committee was held with the Duke of York as chairman. Forty two members attended including the Archbishop of Canterbury Sir John Simon Viscount Hailsham the lord chancellor and Prime Minister Baldwin. Major Clement Attlee and David Lloyd George also attended. Five members were chosen for a special permanent committee.
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London
Duke of York
Canterbury
John Simon
Viscount Hailsham
Baldwin
Clement Attlee
David Lloyd George
Canada Eyes Trans Atlantic Air Mail in 1938
Hon J C Eliot postmaster general said Canada studies air mail possibilities over the Atlantic and with Pacific nations. Government aims to place Canada on the shortest route between Europe Asia and Australia to capture this business.
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Toronto
J. C. Eliot
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Europe
Asia
Australia
Many Passports Issued Ottawa July Surge in Travel
Ottawa reports more than 5000 passports issued in July signaling a major emigration wave to Europe. The figure includes passports issued for Vimy pilgrims and a portion of passes tied to prior issuances.
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Ottawa
Europe
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Mia Rogers
Philadelphia
Coronation
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