Britain lays down lines of foreign policy
The government in both houses outlined Britain’s non intervention stance on Spain and stance on Czechoslovakia. Prime Minister Chamberlain signaled possible action with France if Germany moved against Czechoslovakia, while critics urged a bolder policy. Churchill urged stronger steps though no automatic pledge was given. Labor Liberal figures warned against weakness and drift. Halifax reaffirmed the stance in the Lords. Danube region fears and naval construction data rounded out the report.
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House of Commons
Spain
Czechoslovakia
Chamberlain
Britain
France
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Germany
Archibald Sinclair
Hitler
Viscount Halifax
House of Lords
Danube Valley
Hungary
Roumania
Danube
British Empire
Walter Scott Saskatchewan’s first premier dies at 70
Regina born politician Walter Scott died in Guelph Ontario at seventy after a long career starting in 1830s Ottawa as Liberal MP for Assiniboia West. He led Saskatchewan to autonomy and to victory in 1905 as premier and Liberal leader.
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Walter Scott
Guelph
Regina
Ont
Ottawa
Assiniboia West
Assiniboia
Scott
Alberta
Liberal Party
Frederick Haultain
Northwest Territories
Canada
Victoria
B.C
Prairie
Mystery of Missing Vickers Wellesley Plane Solved
The Air Ministry announced partial resolution of the February 24 disappearance of a Vickers Wellesley bomber. Wreckage found on Karma Island in the North Sea identified by stamped fragments. Crew Flight Lieutenant F. S. Gardner Flying Officer G. J. D. Thomson and Sergeant George Higgs presumed dead after departing Heyford Oxfordshire. Plans involve three bombers starting in May from Egypt to Melbourne to attempt long non stop route.
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Melbourne
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Moscow
San Jacinto
Cal
Upper Heyford
Oxfordshire
Mexico Celebrates Expropriation Jubilation Parade
Tens of thousands marched in Mexico City to celebrate President Lazaro Cardenas and the expropriation of foreign oil holdings. Officials estimate about 200000 marchers filled Independence Square for the protest organized by the Confederation of Mexican Workers to hail the March 18 decree taking over more than 400 million dollars in oil properties owned by British and American concerns. The president pledged to compensate the expropriated properties.
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Mexico
Lazaro Cardenas
Independence Square
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United States
Intelligence officer kidnapped in Acre hotel
British intelligence agent Nicholas Faries was abducted from an Acre hotel by an armed terrorist group. Troops and police across the Holy Land conducted an intensive search as authorities sought his safe release.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Nicholas Faries
Acre
Anglo Italian Agreement Near Sign in London
The Daily Mail says Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano may travel to London to sign the Anglo-Italian accord now negotiated in Rome. Italy seeks early completion, aiming to finish before Hitler visits Rome in May, per the New Chronicle.
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the Daily Mail (Independent
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New Chronicle
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Hitler
Race for Arms to Spain Sparks International Aid
In London informed sources report a two way race to arm Spain’s factions. Italy and Germany rush munitions to insurgents while Soviet Russia and to a lesser extent France send arms to the government. Franco leads in aid with planes and artillery, and French fears push calls for withdrawal of arms amid talks.
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Military Camp Calgary to host large summer maneuvers
Sarcte camp on the Sarcee Indian Reserve five miles west of Calgary will stage large scale military maneuvers this summer. Nearly 2,000 infantry and cavalry troops will train there for war and defence, compared with about 750 last year, according to military district 13 headquarters.
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Sarcee Indian Reserve
Military District 13
Saskatchewan Professor Named Canadian Agricultural Commissioner in UK
Dr William Alien a BSA Ph D professor of Farm Management at the University of Saskatchewan has been appointed Agricultural Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom.
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William Alien
BSA
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
United Kingdom
Agreed Freight Rates Push for Transport Commission Power
Hon. C. D. Howe tells Parliament agreed freight rates would curb truck competition while not ensuring general business. The government bill to create a transport commission receives second reading and moves to the railway committee for hearings. The plan allows carrier charges with board approval and safeguards against shipper discrimination.
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C. D. Howe
House of Commons
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Transport Commission
House Railway Committee
Board of Transport Commissioners
Old Contemptibles to visit Germany despite coup in Austria
British Legion aims to cement ties with German war veterans. Delegations planned to travel to Germany this year to fraternize with veterans despite Hitler's Austria coup. In Canada, a 1799 American cent found in Alta contains a wide value range from five to four hundred dollars.
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England
Germany
Austria
British Columbian Protest Broad on Dominion Powers
The British Columbia government rejects Dominion use of treaties to seize jurisdiction over local matters. Premier Pattullo argues treaties should be limited to provincial matters or joint action, while the Dominion handles cases beyond provincial control. The commission hears questions on federal–provincial relations and funding, with BC urging provincial administration of pensions and tax policies.
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British Columbia
Lord Aiken
Privy Council
Canada
T. D Pittullo
Rowell Commission
B.N.A
ePremier Pattullo
J. M. Stewart
Dominion
Canada outlines long range arms policy defence plan
Ottawa reports a $34 million defence appropriation to modernize coast guard and militia forces. Two destroyers, 75 aircraft, and expanded air squadrons are planned, with Pacific and Atlantic bases to be upgraded.
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Ian Mackenzie
House of Commons
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British Admiralty
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Queen Charlotte Islands
Patricia Bay
Prince Rupert
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Yarmouth
Truro
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Navy, Army and Air Force Supply Committee
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Mackenzie
German Parties in Czechoslovakia Shift Alignments
Prague reports a new political shift as German parties outside the Nazi fold join Konrad Henlein’s Sudeten German movement. Erwin Zajíček resigns from the cabinet, signaling a possible transition cabinet of Czechs and Slovaks. Henlein commands 49 of 300 seats, with observers predicting moves toward Henlein’s camp by German Christian Socialists.
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Konrad Henlein
Erwin Zajicck
German Christian Socialist Party
Henlein
Zajicck
Christian Socialist Party
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