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 Keyserlingk, Robert W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 10 Nov 1949, 84-94     The three different spheres of the world, as outlined in the speaker's address of 18 months ago: the free world, an inbetween world (an area for which both the free world and the world of Communist domination were putting in a bid, and thirdly, the ever vaster Red Empire. Today, …

 Denison, Merrill, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 10 Mar 1949, 254-267     That Inferiority Complex—the oft-repeated charge, or apologia, heard so often in connection with certain aspects of the Canadian mental climate. The speaker's view that he is an authority on the inferiority complex, possibly "one of the greatest living authorities." A personal anecdote regarding his diagnosis of the symptom. How he …

 Jerrold, Douglas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 13 Oct 1949, 46-55     The situation in Britain and Europe, with an emphasis on Europe. England today on the verge of a General Election. Comments on Britain's foreign policy. The defence of Europe as the common task of nations of the West. The dramatic change over the last six years in the strategic position …

 Fleming, Donald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 13 Jan 1949, 155-172     The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. Some comments on the Conference, and on an interesting speech made by one of the delegates from Pakistan. Important changes occurring in the Commonwealth in recent months. Recovery in Europe. The tide of Communism in Western Europe receding. The subject of Western Union and the Atlantic …

 Coleman, John S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 10 Feb 1949, 213-223     The most acute aspects of the problem of reporting to the public and one or two suggestions that might alleviate it. Business and Big Business too often blamed for much of what is wrong with Canada and the United States. Reasons for such blame. Misconceptions involved in such perceptions. The …

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 Harmon, Francis S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 24 Mar 1949, 282-293     Some introductory anecdotes and an appreciation of Canada. The "Canadian Co-operation Project" which has allowed films to keep moving from Hollywood studios to Canadian screens. American tourist dollars spent in Canada. 12 films on United States' screens each of which was devoted in whole or in part to a portrayal …

 Philip, Percy James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 31 Mar 1949, 294-305     Standing at the end of the old road of Empire authority and at the moment of decision as to whether we shall take the Russian Communist road along which so much of Europe and Asia have already travelled, or the Atlantic road which we may call the seaway, the free …

 Sowby, Reverend C.W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 17 Nov 1949, 95-105     An education experiment which has gone on in Ireland over the last 100 years; the school over which the speaker had the honor to preside as Warden of St. Columba's College. History and origins of the College. The curriculum of 1843 when the College opened, revolutionary in its originality at …

 Baxter, A. Beverley, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 12 Sep 1949, 20-31     Appearing as something between a prophet and a guesser. First, what is going to happen in Great Britain. The current criticism against the British Government. The present bloodless revolution going on in Britain; changes in politics, in the class society, renaissance in the arts, prospering towards the Middle Class. The …

 McLellan, Andrew N., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 6 Oct 1949, 32-45     Highlights of the development and potential of television. Defining television literally, technically, historically, sociologically, psychologically. A brief history of television, which begins much earlier than commonly known. Television during the war years. Progress since the end of the war. Some statistics regarding stations in operation and advertising dollars. The consumer …

 Murray, Major Gladstone, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 17 Feb 1949, 224-233     Gaining an understanding of the problems of today by envisaging these problems as a consequence of history. Man achieving civilization as a response to a challenge in a situation which rouses him to make a hitherto unprecedented effort. How modern man is distinguished from the cave-man. A discussion and review …

 McEachern, Ronald A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 1 Dec 1949, 116-129     Taking a look at ourselves and at our society; trying to assess the failures and accomplishments of the past 50 years; trying to assess the probabilities of the next 50. Comprehending the years behind us so that we can walk with wisdom into the future. The human race being subjected …

 McGregor, Gordon, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 21 Apr 1949, 327-335     International aviation in Canada as a subdivision of the broader subject of civil aviation. Some general remarks first on the broader subject of the rapid development of aircraft and airflight. The Berlin Airlift and what it has taught us about civil aviation and air traffic control. Trans-Canada Air Lines as …

 Keenleyside, Hugh Llewellyn, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 3 Feb 1949, 198-212     Recent public discussion in Canada about the role of the civil servant. A summary of the speaker's views as to the duty of the civil servant. A discussion of Canadian Immigration Policy. A summary of Mr. Mackenzie King's clear and specific definition of the policy of his Government in relation …

 Stringer, Arthur, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 14 Apr 1949, 316-326     Some words about Canadians from the speaker, and others. A discussion of Canadians, how we feel about ourselves, how others see us. Canadian literature. Canadian poetry. The time for a change in Canada. The change that is taking place. Canada finding her voice. An illustrative anecdote. The current changed status …

 Duncan, James S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 6 Jan 1949, 139-154     This meeting also attended by members of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association and the Board of Trade. Something of the speaker's recent experiences during a 7-1/2 week tour of Europe. How the happenings in Europe have a bearing upon our future as Canadians and our standard of living. Thumbnail sketches of …

 Diefenbaker, John G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 27 Oct 1949, 67-74     "His Majesty's Loyal Opposition" as a necessary part of our British Parliamentary system of government. Origins of the name "His Majesty's Loyal Opposition." The role of the Opposition. Some quotes regarding the function and nature of the Opposition. The speaker's view of the role and purpose of the Opposition. Views …

 Hopkins, Dr. Oliver, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 8 Dec 1949, 130-141     The importance of the oil development in Western Canada. The story of Leduc beginning three years ago. The turning point on February 13, 1947 when the Leduc well blew in as a successful producer. Prospects of self-sufficiency in oil production in Canada. Earlier exploration in Alberta. A description of the …

 Tate, H.W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 20 Oct 1949, 56-66     The Toronto Transportation Commission. Income and wage figures. The TTC viewed as an industry, a manufacturer of car miles and bus miles. Some statistics of production and employment. Percentage of male employees who are returned veterans. A brief history of the 100 years of public transportation in Toronto. The TTC's …