Railways Need Public Backing to Avoid Skeleton Service
Toronto reports D. C. Coleman of Canadian Pacific warned at the Canadian National exhibition that the railways face a crisis without public support. He blamed diverted traffic to buses air and highways, noted a 55 percent drop in passenger revenues over 17 years, and warned further service cuts may be needed unless policy shifts occur. Roads and air links cannot replace railways, he added.
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Toronto
Tts
Halifax
Vancouver
D. C. Coleman
Canadian Pacific Railway
Millroads
Canada
Mr. Coleman
United States
Canadian Railways
trans-Canada Highway
Trans- Canada Air Service
Postpone Inquiry Into Gasoline And Motor Car Probes
The tariff board will postpone further hearings in the gasoline, line and motor car inquiries until after the general election. The board fears statements in hearings could be used politically during the campaign and notes the hearings cannot finish before the election, risking prejudice to parties without opportunity to present their case.
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Ottawa
Tariff Board
Government raises short term loan at record low rate
Finance Minister Rhodes announced a 20 million dollar loan in New York for five months from September 1 to February 3, 1936 at three quarters of one percent. The funds retire seven percent debentures of the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada due October 1, and the government plans additional borrowing from other sources as needed.
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Ottawa
Rhodes
New York
Dominion Administration
United States
Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada
Ontario plans medical exam for normal school entrants
Dr. L J Simpson Ontario minister of education announced all students wishing to attend normal school this fall would face a thorough medical examination and only the physically fit would be admitted. This marks the first step in a movement to reduce the province's teacher surplus.
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Toronto
L. J. Simpson
Ontario
James McAnsh Joins Canadian Wheat Board Staff
Appointment announced for James McAnsh assistant commercial editor at Winnipeg Free Press to join the Canadian wheat board staff as secretary to the wheat advisory committee. He takes over Sept 16, concluding 12 years with the Free Press. There are about 187,000 milch cows in Canada.
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Winnipeg
James McAnsh
Winnipeg Free Preas
Canadian Wheat Board
McAnesh
Wheat Advisory Committee
The
Free Preas
Air Force Moves From Egypt Toward Maenus Colony
A British Royal Air Force squadron departed Egypt bound for the Maenus region as a precaution. Sir Miles W. Lampoon informed Egyptian Minister of War Mohammed Twetk Abdallah that air maneuvers would occur in the Suez area. Ten Italian war transports passed through the Suez Canal toward East Africa in two days, carrying 7,000 men on three ships and war supplies on seven others.
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Egypt
Maenus
Cairo
Miles W. Lampoon
Mohammed Twetk Abdallah
Suez
Suez Canal
East Africa
Big Reforestation Effort Aims 600 Million Trees Nationwide
The government plans to produce 600 million trees and shrubs through federal and cooperating nurseries to support a major reforestation push. Plants will be planted at about 1,000 per acre in projects across farms and grazing lands for erosion control.
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United States
Washington
North Bay Mayor Urges Uniform Relief Plan
Mayor W. G. Bullbrook of North Bay opened the 35th annual convention of the Union of Canadian municipalities with a call for a uniform scientific relief method. He said a 90 percent mayor representation could secure Ottawa approval without political maneuvering.
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North Bay
Italy's Campaign to Ethiopia Prepares Without War Declaration
The Daily Telegraph reports Italy will begin its campaign in Ethiopia without a formal war declaration once weather permits troop movements. Mussolini is said to justify the campaign as a police measure and will later present full arguments. Also noted is a Winnipeg police idea to tag drunken drivers with a large red sticker as a penance, proposing a 30 day period.
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London
Italy
Ethiopia
Daily Telegraph
Massolini
Winnipeg
Palice
Morgan Named New McGill Principal in Montreal
Arthur Eustace Morgan assumed his duties as principal and vice chancellor of McGill University in Montreal. Formal installation ceremonies are scheduled for October 5.
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Montreal
Arthur Eustace Morgan
McGill University
Oaber
British Labor backs League move to curb Italy in Ethiopia
Trades Union Congress voted 2 785 000 to 177 000 to back a resolution urging government to use all measures under the league covenant to stop Italy and prevent aggression against Ethiopia. Sir Walter Citrine urged force if necessary, calling Italy a bully and stressing sanctions as penalties. The congress pledged support for actions to restrain Italy and uphold league authority.
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Italy
Ethiopia
Trades Union Congress
Walter Citrine
Congress
Sir Walter
League Council
League
Trade Problem Discussed Ottawa Cabinet Council
Ottawa cabinet council gave further consideration to the Canadian Japanese trade problem and the possibilities of improving the situation after mutual trade restrictions. Japan had demanded elimination of the exchange dump duty on imports, then imposed a 50 percent surtax. Canada retaliated with a 33 percent surcharge. About 20 million dollars per year were involved in the four to one favoring the Dominion.
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Ottawa
Japan
Dominion
BC coast board vows to enforce potato act despite losses
The British Columbia coast vegetable marketing board plans to enforce its potato marketing regulations after losing 14 cases against Chinese potato growers. Crown counsel G A Grant said charges against the Orientals were dismissed. The cases stemmed from an alleged blockade attempt at Marpole bridge on August 12.
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Vancouver
British Columbia Coast Vegetable Marketing Board
G. A. Grant
Marpole Bridge
Emperor Haile Selassie orders restraint on attacks on Mussolini
Ethiopia tightens press rules and quells verbal violence against Premier Mussolini. Editor Kidane Mllam Takle of Voice of Ethiopia is arrested for violent language while the emperor demands polite reference to Mr Mussolini and Italy. Heavy rains and waterlogged roads hinder Italian advance as tensions loom.
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Ethiopia
Italy
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Mussolini
Kidane Millam Takle
Voice of
Rome
I Duce
Associated Press
Jigjigga
Bank of Canton Closes in Hong Kong Shakeup
Officials of Chinese banks expressed confidence they could meet withdrawals as public nerves rose after the Bank of Canton suspended payments. Remittances from overseas fell, China’s mood soured, and American silver purchase policy was cited as contributing factors.
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Hong Kong
South China
Bank of Canton
China
U S Buys Ottawa Estate For Legation Residence
The United States government has purchased the 10 acre Warren Y. Soper estate in Rockcliffe village Ottawa to establish a legation residence and office quarters. Norman Armour United States minister to Canada announced the plan. The Soper estate is described as among Ottawa's most beautiful residential properties.
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U.S
Ottawa
United States
Warren Y. Soper
Rockcliffe Village
Norman Armour
Canada
Soper
Ontario Leads In Canada Electoral Roll Distribution
More than one third of 5 048 508 voters on the basic list are Ontario residents. Ontario has 2 172 596 electors eligible to vote on Oct 14. Quebec lists 1 574 120 electors. Saskatchewan 443 484, British Columbia 382 120, Manitoba 371 204, Alberta 368 866. Maritime provinces total 586 174 with Nova Scotia 303 738, New Brunswick 229 162, Prince Edward Island 53 274. Yukon registration 1 802.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Manitoba
Alberta
Maritime Provinces
Nova, Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Ieland
Yukon
Safer Cars Hoped From Campbell Test Run
Salt Lake City Utah Sir Malcolm Campbell, famed land speed record holder, hopes his tests lead to safer motor cars. He says he does not advocate 60 80 or 70 mph on public roads and notes cars often wobble at 40 mph yet travel near twice that speed. He aims for cars that endure severe emergencies and may quit the sport or continue.
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Malcolm Campbell
Salt Lake City
Utah
Sir Malcolm Campbell
Magazine Time censoring hits Britain for second week
The News-Chronicle reports Time magazine was censored for the second week in a row in Great Britain, with a page about a Prince of Wales Riviera visit torn from all copies. An Aug 19 page mentioning the Duke and Duchess of Kent was removed by a wholesale dealer before reaching London stands.
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Noton
News-Chronicle
United States
Time
Prince of Wales
Riviera
Great Britain
Duke and Duchess of Kent
London
Alberta seeks Douglas aid for Social Credit plan
Edmonton reports Major C. H. Douglas, founder of Social Credit, will advise Alberta's government. He may depart for Canada soon after cabinet sessions reveal the province has requested full information. The Barlow coal commission is not to proceed, with Sir Montague expected soon but not to investigate. Savings certificates deposits are restarting after a run as Aberhart claims restored public confidence.
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Edmonton
C. H. Douglas
Social Credit
Alberta
Aberhart
Douglas
Canada
Barlow Coal Commission
Reid
Montague Barlow
Montague
Eden Urges League Unity In Postwar Order At Geneva
Anthony Eden Britain’s league minister opens the Geneva session urging maintenance of the league in spirit and law. He warns world opinion watches the outcome and stresses Britain’s readiness to cooperate for a peaceful settlement between Italy and Ethiopia. Laval and Aloai call for decisive action as Italy criticizes Ethiopia for not meeting league duties.
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Geneva
Anthony Eden
Britain
League
Eden
Paria
Council
Italy
Ethiopia
United Kingdom
Laval
Baron Alolai
Community of Civilized Nations
Dutch Power Usage and Plants Reach High Levels
More than 96 percent of the population in the Netherlands uses electricity for light and power. The country operates 50 power plants to meet demand.
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The
Netherlands
Operateon
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