Canadian may take charge of central bank
Prime Minister KH Bennett faced questions on the Bank of Canada governorship with talk of Sir Edward Peacock. Bennett defended appointing a Canadian abroad, argued against restricting eligibility to Canadians at home, and explained the bill aims to shield the bank from political influence while allowing government input on directors. He said the bank should be a public trust, not a government department, and promised to consider King’s suggestions on policy constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Bir
Edward Peacock
Min- Mster
Bennett
Canada
New Central Bank
Bir Edvwaire
London
Bank of England
Bermett
Sir Edward
Canal
Maxime Raymond
Liberal
Beauharnois
Bank of Canada
Io Canada
House
J. L. Ralston
Yarmouth-Shelburne
Hon
Mackenzie King
King
Mr. Bennett
Japan Keeps Plans Secret In London Naval Talks
Japan has drawn a diplomatic fence of secrecy around its 1935 naval conference plans. Taunco Matsudaira refused to disclose Tokyo’s current proposals and aims to Norman H. Davis after an Anglo-American assurance. Davis pressed for clarity despite promises of fair treatment by Britain and the United States.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Taunco Matsudaira
Weamador
Norman H. Davis
Tokyo
Davis
Matsudaira
Japan
Monster in the Atlantic Destroys Night on Marjorie E
Yarmouth fishermen described a terrifying night aboard the auxiliary schooner Marjorie E off the Nova Scotia coast as a massive sea creature, likely a whale, collided with the vessel. The impact tossed three crew from their bunks, and the ship fled the scene at full speed under a moonlit sky.
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Yarmouth
N.S
Marjorie E
Nova Scotia
Across Atlantic In Yacht Lone Adventurer Makes Perilous Trip
Commander FR B Graham RN captained a 24 foot yawl single handed from Bantry Ireland to St Johns Newfoundland after a 24 day voyage. He reported varied but manageable weather and little sleep during the demanding Atlantic crossing.
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Ireland
St. John's
Nid
Great Britain
Atlantic
FR. B. Graham
R.N
Bantry
Graham
Crop Situation Improves For West Ottawa Says Dominion Bureau
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports prairie cereal crops are adjusting to early June weather shifts. Drought wind and grasshoppers in southern areas caused damage, but conditions show notable improvement as grasshoppers remain inactive and northern regions progress. Manitoba prospects vary from fair to good with southern districts suffering from adverse weather.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
West
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Better Feeling Toward Canada Reported by Col. Hiam
Col. T. A. Hiam former assistant to the president of Canadian National Railways arrived in Vancouver aboard the Empress of Japan after a scouting trip to the Orient. He says there is a better feeling toward Canada and Canadian products.
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Vancouver
Canada
Col
T. A. Hiam
Canadian National Railways
Question in Commons on Ottawa agreement pressure to Canada
In the House of Commons J H Thomas secretary for dominions declined to answer a question about whether the British government would press the Canadian government to implement the Ottawa agreement regarding the Canadian tariff board.
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London
J. H. Thomas
Dominions
House of Commons
Ottawa
Canadian Tariff Board
Roosevelt Signs Pittman Silver Purchase Bill
The United States government extends its monetary policy with President Roosevelt’s signature on the Pittman silver purchase bill. It directs the treasury to buy silver until it comprises 25 percent of the nation’s metallic monetary stock.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Pittman
Treasury
Canadian printing trade employs 32,584 in 1982 output
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports the Canadian printing trade with 32,584 workers and a total output of $101,492,233 in 1982. Daily newspaper production accounted for $36,513,969 of this total, indicating the sector's substantial share of print media.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Tex Austin Faces New England Promoter Trouble
Tex Austin promoter of the world’s gentlest rodeo faces renewed legal action in England after a charity performance on a radio Sunday. The Lord's Day Observance Society seeks 500 dollars from Austin and 1,000 dollars from the National Sporting Club for alleged violations of Sunday observance and cruelty to animals concerns cited in the case.
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Tex Austin
England
London
Austin
Hepburn to Take Over Reins of Office July 10
Toronto reports Mitchell F. Hepburn, 37, the youngest Ontario premier, arriving to form a Liberal cabinet after a 29 year Conservative era. He will lead a new regime by July 10, with questions on beer by the glass, early legislature session, unemployment relief, and cabinet revisions filling minds as Tory losses prompt recounts and calls for leadership changes.
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Toronto
Mitchell F. Hepburn
Ontario
St. Thomas
George
Henry
Hepburn
Liberal
Tory
Public Works Program Aims 40 Million Dollar Build Plan
The House of Commons considers the federal public works program totaling about 40 million dollars to spur employment and economic recovery across the Dominion. The chamber quickly approves the preliminary resolution and grants first reading to the bill establishing the plan.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Dominion
House
Saskatchewan Liberals Return to Power in Sweep
Liberal party led by James G. Gardiner wins a decisive Saskatche wan election. CCF forms sole opposition as no government supporters are elected. Gardiner plans early assembly, with talk of possibly delaying School Legislation Act repeal. Campaign praised for clean conduct and clear policy on economy reconstruction and trade.
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Regina
Liberal Party
James G. Gardiner
Saskatchewan
Farmer-Labor
CCF
Gardiner
Anderson
Informer Deal Alters Lottery Proceeds to Crown
Ottawa reports the proposed amendment to the criminal code eliminates an informer’s right to seize lottery proceeds. The measure, introduced by Justice Minister Hugh Guthrie, passed first reading in the House of Commons. Proceeds will be forfeited to the crown except in small raffles and church bazaars under $50.
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Ottawa
Hugh Guthrie
House of Commons
Much Depends On Weather In Saskatchewan Grasshoppers
Early grasshopper maturity this year may spare Saskatchewan crops from late damage. K M King of the Dominion entomological laboratory notes that warm moist weather accelerates disease in mature hoppers, potentially reducing losses. If warmth and moisture persist evidence suggests damage after the flying stage could be lower than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
K. M. King
Dominion Entomological Laboratory
Gold Coinage Disappearing Prophesied in Commons
In the House of Commons Prime Minister R. B. Bennett voiced the belief that gold redemption of currency would resume, predicting gold coinage would vanish. He said nations would restore redemption, but in bulk rather than coin, to provide stability.
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Bennett
Ottawa
R. B. Bennett
House of Commons
Sordid Sweatshop Conditions Revealed In Quebec Factories
Ottawa reports exposing poor wages and dangerous conditions in eight Quebec shoe plants. Auditors found breaches of minimum wage laws, with averages of $8.75 for women and $9.29 for men in October 1933, many under the legal minimum. In one plant half the men earned under the minimum. another showed 96 percent underpay. The hearings highlighted crowded living costs, child labor, and departments where few workers earned legal wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Quebec
Ontario
Sam Factor
Lib
Toronto
Jess
Premier-elect Hepburn Urges L G Bruce Resignation
Ontario premier-elect Mitchell Hepburn calls for Lieutenant-Governor H A Bruce to resign after a Liberal landslide. He pledges a special session to craft unemployment policy, warns high salaried officials at Queen's Park to prepare for removal, and notes Bruce’s role under the British North America Act. No comment from Dominion officials on the proposal.
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Col. Bruce
Col. Brice
R. B. Sennett
Queen's Park
Ottawa
Dominion
Mitchell Hepburn
Ontario
H. A. Bruce
Canada
Parliament of
Hepburn
Bruce
Henry
Banking Bill Advances in Senate Committee
Ottawa the senate banking and commerce committee passed with two exceptions the first 87 sections of the banking bill passed by the House of Commons June 11. Section 53 on annual and special statements of chartered banks and section 75 on the business and powers of banks were held over for further consideration.
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Ottawa
Senate Banking and Commerce Committee
House of Commons
Banka
Tariffs attacked at Rome wool conference
German and Italian delegates at an international wool conference in Rome attacked British Empire tariff preferences and threatened to curb imports from wool producing nations that refused German industrial exports while favoring others.
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Rome
Canadian Cheese Good Ottawa In UK imports praised
Canadian cheese quality in the United Kingdom impressed the largest importers. No improvement suggestions were offered after J. B. Singleton, Dominion dairy commissioner, returned from London and Liverpool.
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Ottawa
United Kingdom
J. 8. Singleton
Dominion Dairy
London
Liverpool
Silver exports soar in May amid bullion rise
Ottawa reports May silver bullion exports more than doubled from a year earlier while the value of gold bullion shipments also rose. The Dominion bureau of statistics notes a substantial increase in metal exports, signaling a stronger trade month.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
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N. U
Schewner
Nova Scotian
Thomas
Post Office
Discovery
Jacques Cartier
Public Works Program
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