Premier Aberhart Denies C C F Report On Saskatchewan
Alberta Premier William Aberhart rejects a C C F report about Social Credit in Saskatchewan. He says the claim is a distortion and notes no decision on Saskatchewan campaign participation. He criticizes the report as political manipulation to boost C C F and denies agreeing to its contents.
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Aberhart
C.C.F
Social’ Credit
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
C.P
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
North Battleford
Sask
Alberta
Alberta Social Credit League
G. T. Williams
A.J. MacAuley
C.c.ek
Catknife
Fam
MacAuley
Social Credit
Hermas
Mer. MacAuley
Alperta
Mr. MacAuley
Te Coca
Social Credi
Sussatchewan
British Columbia
Soro
Alberta government favors Alberta made hoods and goods
Edmonton April 6 Alberta legislature endorsed a preference for Alberta manufactured goods. The motion by David Lash to set a ten percent preference was amended to a smaller figure before a voice vote. The measure aims to encourage local suppliers and passed without a dissenting vote.
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Edmonton
C.plio
Alberta
Wred Anderson
S.C. Cuteary
Hose
David Lash
Harpre
Anderson
Highlights of Election Bill Proposals for Federal Elections
The bill limits political expenditures to special corporate bodies, requires bank deposits with duplicate slips and cheques, and sends duplicates to the inspector-general of elections. It caps spending per candidate by voter count and mirrors Britain’s per-voter cap. A national fund would distribute money equally, permanent voter lists would be replaced, and absentee voting would be discontinued. Urban lists mailed to households. Applies only to federal elections.
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Ae Ew Federale Alricer
Inspector-Generauh
Ain
Britain
Ceasthy
Draven Ots Bt
Inspector General
Corportainn
House of Commons
Vany Politics Corporation
Oa Leet Political Corporation
Contin
Battle at Tortosa intensifies as forces clash on Ebro delta
In Tortosa France on April 6 fierce fighting raged on the third day of the Spanish insurgent attempt to seize the town. Heavily reinforced armies from both sides pounded each other as the stakes rose for control of the Ebro river delta.
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Hendaye
France
C.P. Cable
Tortosa
Ebro
Family Rescued After Four Days Stranded in Car
In Ontario a family of ten was rescued from a stuck automobile after four days without food. They were found near Pickle Lake about fifty miles from the emergency point. Pilot Sten Smith of Stturratt Airways carried them to safety. Two children suffered frostbite and Mrs. Chenier had a mild influenza.
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Stom Lookout
Ont
Davetes
Pickle Lake
Tbomt
Here
Joseph Chenier
Chenier
Pickle Hake
Sten Smith
Stturratt Airways
Smith
Fires Blamed on B C Doukhobors near Glade
Police investigation sites a blaze at the Doukhobor village of Glade, west of Shoreacres, destroying a hay shed and two main buildings. Corporal Barwis led the inquiry after earlier reports claimed razing by flames at the settlement.
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Nelson
Piet
Cehiahia
Glade
ES Niles
Tere
Wwyoa
Barwis
Deukhobor
All Shoreacres
Blum Triumphs in France Finance Bill Vote
Paris April 6 Blum wins first test for emergency powers as the Chamber of Deputies approves his finance bill by 61 votes. The vote signals continued Popular Front confidence and backing for the premier despite temperate Radical Socialist opposition.
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Paris
C.P
Blum
France
Chamber of Deputies
Popular Front
German Nationals In Canada To Vote April Tenth
The German consulate general announced that German nationals in Canada would vote April 10 in the Austrian Anschluss plebiscite. Consular officials expect most ballots from crews aboard German ships at Canadian ports as few Germans resident in Canada retain citizenship.
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Canada
Ottawa
C.P
Reich
Chicago Fire Claims Seven Lives
Seven men died as flames swept a four story hotel on West Madison Street during a blizzard. Fire Marshal Corrigan blamed spontaneous combustion in a room storing paints oils and rags as the cause. Firefighter Hugh Gillespie credited with saving several lives amid frantic evacuations.
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Chicago
CP 1
Madison Street
Michael Corrigan
Fif
Hugh Gillespie
Notre Dame
John Simpson
Reduced Relief Triggers Calgary Strike Over 40-Hour Labor
Calgary relief lists show 2,000 employables heads of families must work forty hours monthly on civil projects, sparking a strike for reduced food allowances effective April 1. Union leaders report 100 percent participation, with calls for broader action among single men on winter farm jobs under government schemes.
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Calgary
C.P
IF. C. Hopper
Frank Fevans
Single
Prcent
90 Per Cent Cut in Debt for Alberta
Alberta Legislature passes a debt relief plan with a proposal to cut the principal of all private debts incurred on or before July 1, 1951 by 90 percent if needed. The bill would be tested in the Debt Adjustment Act and allows appeal to the Debt Adjustment Board for final settlement regardless of who initiates the cut.
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Edmonton
Alberta
James Hartley
Macleod
Lucien Maynard
Maynard
S.A. Gs. Barnes Ind
Mdimontony Cdee
Entries Close Friday for Medicine Hat School Festival
The committee decided last night to close entries on Friday April 8 to finalize timetables and publish programmes. All contestants must submit entries by Friday and ignore last night’s reported closing date.
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Medicine Hat and District
Government refuses labor support over Spain policy
The British government faced protests over non intervention in Spain as miners threat ened a national coal strike to press for arms supplies. The coal bill would see the state pay royalties and gain coal ownership by 1942 with leases used to fund loans and welfare, while unions pressed for labor guarantees and limits on private profits.
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London
C.P
France
Great Britain
Spain
Catalonia
International
Miners’ Federation
Oliver Harris
Federation
Thomas Inskip
Defence
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Chinese Raiders Press Near Sungkiang Front
Chinese raiders mounted a major assault near Sungkiang with more than 1000 fighters striking Japanese positions. Japanese reports say 30 casualties and claim another ambush near Sungkiang killed 10 Japanese officers and soldiers. Nearby areas south of Shanghai reported Chinese recapture of Haiven and Lisniagam as assaults continued.
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Central China
Sungkiang
Shanghai
Hangchow Listy
Chintse
Haiven
Listiniagam
Chapon
Textile workers seek government action after Turgeon report
Delegation from the Dominion Textile Federation pressures the government to demand industry compliance with Turgeon Commission recommendations. They warn of tariff protection loss if textile operators refuse to act. Labour Minister and other ministers acknowledge the dispute and potential policy action.
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CYP Pawia
Norch
Poa
Sobesmen
Ute Crokidkin Federation of Orthoalie
Diag
Dominion Povernmen
Norman Rovers
Ernest Lapointe
C.D. Howe
Sone
Thorst
Crerard Taedrd
Ipederation
Aad
Teominion
Western Highways Reopened and Bus Service Restored
Western highways reopen to traffic as Greyhound buses resume arrivals and departures. The road east toward the Saskatchewan boundary is expected to reopen within a day. A light snow flurry kept forecasts uneasy, but no major snowfall was added and temperatures rose from 26.3 F at 6 am to 37.2 F by 1 pm with melting snow and no flood reports.
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Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Company
Saskatchewan
Mercury
Dominion Elections Legislation Aims to Limit Political Expenditures
Ottawa reports proposed House of Commons bill to trace and limit political costs. The plan creates inspector general and corps to channel funds through verifiable accounts, with annual reports to the Speaker and strict rules on expenditures during elections.
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Dominion
Ottawa
C.P
House of Commons
C. G. Power
Pensions and National Health
Oil regulations applying to Alta province
Alberta debates oil and natural gas conservation laws establishing a board to regulate production. The bill aims to prevent waste, ensure equitable resource sharing among provinces, and authorize the Lieutenant-Governor in council to designate conservation areas. The act details powers to appoint staff, hire engineers, conduct inquiries, set production limits, authorize surrender and resale of rights, and require gas reinjection in designated horizons.
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Fomonton
C.plc
Alb
Seard
Legislative Assembly
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