Premier Laval Secures Confidence in Foreign Policy Debate
In a closely fought session, Premier Laval survived a non confidence motion by a narrow margin and then won a second vote to back his government. Debates highlighted France Britain ties military talks and efforts to involve Italy in the League of Nations while cautioning Germany away from isolation.European watchers noted shifts as key leaders pressed for peace and a united stance. Sir Samuel Hoare and Lady Hoare arrived from London with Hoare resting in Switzerland for health reasons.
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Ethiopia
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Maud Hoare
London
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Switzerland
House of Commons
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Soviet Navy Strength Boost Warns Germany and Japan
Moscow disclosed through Izvestia that Soviet submarine and destroyer fleets have nearly quadrupled in four years while the coastguard fleet rose sharply. The move follows Japan and Manchukuo threats against outer Mongolia as Britain weighs Baltic defense questions at the five power naval talks.
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Fatal gun accident near Winnipeg ends life of farm leader
George F. Chipman, 54, managing director of the Country Guide, died instantly in a rabbit-control shooting on his Charleswood farm 10 miles west of Winnipeg. Selwyn Smith, an employee, assisted when Chipman stumbled in bushes and his shotgun discharged into his head. A journalist for 25 years, Chipman was a prominent figure in Western Canadian farm circles and plant breeding.
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October Tourist Traffic Rises Over Previous Year Ottawa
Tourism data from the department of trade and commerce shows October visitors to Canada totalled 1,182,643, up 197,028 from October 1934. For the seven months ending October 31, arrivals reached 11,600,820 versus 10,269,180 a year earlier.
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French Veterans Visit Rome Express Franco-Italian Symmetry
The Rome edition reports 800 French war veterans from the Riviera arriving as a gesture of sympathy linking France and Italy.
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Ti Piccolo
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Italy
Ottawa begins planning for new parliament session
Ottawa moves toward the first session of the new parliament with departments drafting estimates reports and legislation. The opening date is expected Jan 30. A cabinet council may approve a note exchange with Japan ending a six month trade war and a reciprocal US treaty progresses to Parliament for approval after the session opens.
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Japan
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House of Commons
United States
Pilot makes safe landing after rescue on frozen lake
In Kenora Ontario pilot Charles Robinson took off from Red Lake with Gus Johnson as passenger. On a small unidentified lake smoke filled the cabin and Johnson, overcome by smoke, clutched a bag as flames erupted. Robinson sideslipped to safety, dragged Johnson to shore, and both men escaped as the plane burned completely.
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Pro-Japanese tilt shading Shanghai after Tang Yu Jen shooting
Shanghai tension rose after Tang Yu Jen vice president of Chinese railways was gunned down in the French concession. Tang, pro Japanese, had served as foreign affairs official under Wang Jingwei who was shot Nov 1 and remains hospitalized. Foreigners fear student unrest and anti Japanese actions as armed Japanese sailors patrol Hongkew, police report two men in Chinese dress killed Tang seven times near his car. French police say political motive likely.
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Trade Deal With Japan Ends Canadian Economic Deadlock
Ottawa reports that a notes exchange between Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Japan's Satomatsu Kato ends a long standing economic stalemate. Canada to remove 33 percent surtax on Japanese goods from January 1 1936, Japan to lift its 50 percent retaliatory surtax on Canadian imports.
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State Controlled Mines Plan Hailed by British Socialists
A broad government plan to allow state purchase of mining royalties meets jubilation from Socialists in London. Sir Thomas Inskip announced buyout of mining royalties, shifting ownership from 4000 private holders to a single public control in the community’s interest. Critics fear a blow to hereditary fortunes tied to royalties.
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House of Commons
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Prospectors File Claims Near Goldfields in Sask
The latest mineral strike lies near Lake Athabaska in northern Saskatchewan. Pilot W J Windrum says prospectors are already staking claims along Charlotte Lake as mining activity surges. In Europe Count Bethlen warns sanctions may trigger a European war if Anglo French peace proposals are not revived.
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Italy Strengthens Navy Amid Global Tensions
Rome reports Italy is strengthening its navy as a precaution against possible embargoes. About 13,000 naval specialists recalled, mainly from gun and powder rooms, signaling readiness for potential events. The move may align with British steps to secure Mediterranean support for its fleet. Mussolini rejects new peace proposals for Ethiopia and asserts Italy’s Ethiopian demands remain high beyond Hoare Laval and League ideas.
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End Of War London Belief On Mussolini Peace Move
Report from government and diplomatic quarters in London suggests a belief that Premier Mussolini may seek peace soon in Africa. Observers note Italy’s gold drain, limited military gains, and the approaching rainy season. They also doubt the League of Nations sanction will be revived and cite effective existing sanctions, the impact of the buy nothing China policy on Italy, and growing Rome concern over economic restrictions.
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Christmas Messages Between King George and Lord Tweedsmuir
King George and Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir exchanged Christmas greetings. Tweedsmuir cablet a respectful message from Sandringham to Canada, and Ottawa received the royal reply thanking Canada for its good wishes and hoping for happiness and prosperity in the new year.
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Missionaries Safe Believed None Are Near The Earth quake Zone In China
Missionaries from the United Church of Canada, numbering between 100 and 200, are located in and near Chengtu. Rev. James Endicott, the service's general secretary, said none appear to be in the earthquake zone. Press reports indicate no workers are in danger. Joint Zionist mobilization orders were issued to resist a Palestinian legislative council and oppose Nazi laws, under Dr. Chaim Weizmann.
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All Lands
Fatal Plane Crash Near Eastend Sask Claims Kenneth Neste
Kenneth Neste, 24, a Tompina machine top employee, died when a plane he piloted faltered near Eastend. Bengston and Allan Primrose, 25, pulled Neste from the wreckage as the craft struck in a field ten miles north of Eastend. Neste resided at Btr Hall and had planned Christmas with his parents.
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Seven League Boots Inspire Winnipeg Holiday Cheer
Fritz stansons boots provided 375 unfortunate children a merry Christmas. He wore them for a 75 yard dash in Winnipeg as Manitobans beat Hamilton Tigers 18 12 to win the Dominion rugby football championship. Fritz autographed the boots and donated them to the Winnipeg Tribune empty stocking fund. the auction raised 125 dollars from John Z. Boy of Winnipeg.
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Railway Competition Prompts Uniform Truck Law Push
Ottawa minister Howe said no royal commission will be appointed to study trucks and buses use of public highways. His department seeks uniform provincial legislation to govern operation of buses and trucks to address competition with Canadian railways.
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