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 Lacoste, Francis, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 7 Dec 1961, 90-105     Peoples and Nations in a Changing World: a nose count of humanity and then a blood count. An historical and scientific look at population then, now, and in the future. Problems inherent in such population growth. The issues of nuclear war and peace. A look at various theories. Time to …

      "Dr. Gilbert C. Monture, a native of the Six Nations Reserve who has gained world recognition as a mining engineer and tin expert, was nominated for a top international post in London, England, today."

 Pearson, The Honourable Lester, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 24 Apr 1961, 325-333     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The current situation with regard to nuclear deterrent and the defence of the free world from the Communists. How the democracies can meet Soviet competition. Removing trade barriers between free countries; building up the largest …

 Burns, General E.L.M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 9 Nov 1961, 49-55     An address on disarmament related to the discussions on that subject which are taking place in the General Assembly of the United Nations. Disarmament and alternatives. Recent events: the Berlin crisis, and the resumption of nuclear weapons testing by the Soviet Union. The relation of the Berlin crisis to the …

 Port Arthur News Chronicle, 29 Jun 1961     Full text available in Newspaper Clipping File File Subject: LF - Thunder Bay - Architecture - Royal Arthur Sailors' Institute Full text available on microfilm

 Fort William Daily Times Journal, 4 Apr 1961, p. 1     Full text available on microfilm

 Tsiang, Ambassador Tingfu F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 27 Apr 1961, 334-344     The speaker addresses the Empire Club of Canada as representative of the people and Government of the Island of Taiwan, who find themselves "on the very front line of the world-wide fight against international Communism," which fact has "conditioned much of our life and work." A description of that life, …

 Jaenicke, Dr. Joachim, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 19 Jan 1961, 180-194     The challenge to Germany as that to the entire free world: the twin challenge to Freedom and to Peace; how to maintain, how to protect, and how to strengthen Freedom and Peace, Peace and Freedom. A look at the world situation today. The free world losing ground to Communist expansion …

 Soules, Jack M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 12 Jan 1961, 168-179     The economic outlook and the consideration of the various factors contributing to present conditions and those necessary to effect desirable improvements. An outline of the size and the condition of the construction industry in Canada. Its effect on the general economy now and in the future. The parallels that can …

 McEachern, Ronald A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 6 Apr 1961, 303-314     Some of the very hard and disagreeable problems which now confront Canada on a longer-term basis, and particularly for the period between now and 1970. The end of a quarter-century of easy and swift growth. A brief review of economic development and progress over the last 25 years. The current …

 Spencer, Dr. Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 2 Nov 1961, 35-48     The current crisis in Berlin. The roots of the present crisis in wartime policies. Details about the agreement reached in 1944, and after. A history. The two phases of the present crisis. The nature of the crisis. The Wall. The closing of the frontier. Life in West Berlin. The difficulty …

 de Their, His Excellency Jacques, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 2 Feb 1961, 207-220     The Congo as one of the main problems of international affairs; one of the most dangerous spots of the Cold War. Belgium's position as the country to blame and at the United Nations, used by some governments "as a scapegoat to cover up their own manoeuvres to extend their influence …

 Tweedsmuir, Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 23 Nov 1961, 69-73     Some personal reminiscences. Some observations about Canada, about Britain, and about the relationship between the two nations.

 Wilson, Dr. John Tuzo, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 23 Feb 1961, 245-257     The international role of science and the tremendous impact that it has had on our world.The Humanities and the Sciences: a detailed discussion of what the speaker refers to as three cultures, based on the population of the world as it has changed throughout history. A review of the pressures …

 Frost, Leslie M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 19 Oct 1961, 11-21     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto. A review of some of the economic and social changes which have occurred in Ontario over the last few years. Government becoming big business, as it has in all Western democracies. How the Premiership position …

 Polwarth, Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 30 Nov 1961, 74-89     A joint meeting of the Empire Club of Canada and St. Andrew's Society of Toronto. Address on the 125th anniversary of St. Andrew's Society. Personal reminiscences and anecdotes. The coincidence of today being Sir Winston Churchill's birthday. Some memories of him. Some remarks about Scotland and Canada, and the relationship …

     

 Wilgress, L. Dana, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 16 Mar 1961, 282-296     Imperial Preference and GATT: a misunderstood relation. A review and history of both, and their inter-relationship. The provision in GATT that no new preferences could be introduced, nor could existing preferences be increased. The draft charter for the International Trade Organisation. Some compromises reached, especially for the underdeveloped countries. The …

 The Intelligencer, 2 Aug 1961, p. 3     newspaper article with photo in two parts

      Alexander Scott was born at Whitby on 6 February 1916. During the Second World War, he was a member of a ground crew with the RCAF. In March 1946, Scott joined the building contracting company founded by his father, George, in 1920. Through the company, he built a number of …