Alberta Social Credit moves to fund distribution plan
Edmonton reports the Alberta Legislature opened a special session with a throne speech. The Solon Low led Law bill would empower the Social Credit Board to propose and possibly fund dividend distribution to Albertans, potentially via a permanent commission. The government also seeks power to deposit provincial funds in any Alberta institution, linking to the Social Credit system.
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Edmonton
C.P
J. C. Bowen
Solon Low
Social ‘Credit Board
Alberta Credit
Aberhart
Alberta
Social Credit Board
Social Credit Commission
Alvoues
G. F.“Powell
L. D. Byrne
C. H. Douglas
London
England
Board
A. J. Hook
Ted Deer
Canada's External Trade Surges to 1.851 Billion in 12 Months
Canada posts a 12 month external trade total of 1 851 365 000 up 23.8 percent from 1 494 863 000 with imports rising 23.7 percent to 722 202 000, domestic exports 24 percent to 1 118 249 000 and foreign re export 22.8 percent to 15 916 000. The visible trade balance improves to 406 962 000 as duties collect 95 789 000.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Certificates Issued for St John Ambulance First Aid Grads
Certificates have been issued for individuals who trained in First Aid under the St John Ambulance Association at the Canadian Pacific Railway centre in Medicine Hat with the December 1936 examination. Eligible recipients include John T. Murphy Robert K Wanless Thomas H. Evans James M. McElguin Edward McKenzie and many others listed. Applications for certificates are available at the superintendent's office.
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St. John Ambulance ‘Association
Canadian Pacific Railway Centre
Medicine Hat
John T. Murphy
Robert K.wanless
Thomas H. Evans
James M. McElguin
Edward McKenzie
Josephine S. Dietz
James ‘McLeod
Patricia Terrill
Caroline Comer
Convict Norman Cushman Dies in Kingston Penitentiary
Norman Cushman aged 31 died in Kingston penitentiary from peritonitis. Agnes Brown Kerr, widow of a sea captain, died at her home in Elkton Alberta and was buried at sea near Nanaimo.
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Norman Cushman
Kingston Penitentiary
Agnes Brown Kerr
Elkton
Alberta
Nanaimo
Bold Kidnap Mystery Solved by Own Parents
In Chicago authorities reveal the 30 month old Donald Horst believed kidnapped was found living with John Regan and Lydia Regan, who claimed he was their son. They admitted taking the child but denied any ransom demand, while Mrs Horst reported a call for five thousand dollars.
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Chicago
Wilbert F. Crowley
Otto Horst
Donald Horst
Crowley
John Regan
Lydia
Regans
Denala
Horst
Regan
Thut
Mixup
Donald
Horsts
Alberta Social Credit amending bill introduced
Full text of the Alberta Social Credit amending bill introduced by Provincial Treasurer Solon E. Low in the legislature outlines changes to define the temporary provincial credit commission, broaden section three, add new subsections, and empower the board to promote social credit initiatives for Alberta residents.
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Edmonton
Social Credit
Solon E. Low
Alberta
July Weather Report Shows 1936 Peak Readings
Weather observer GC Pickering reports for July a mean of 70.2 degrees compared with 77.2 in July 1936. The month's high reached 105.3 on July 4 versus 106.4 last year, with the hottest day on record in 1886 at 108. Degrees. Sunshine totaled 302 hours, wind hit 60 mph on July 21, and precipitation was 0.96 inch, about half the 52-year norm of 1.84 inches.
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Pickering
Plane crash claims life of Flying Officer J L Henning
Aug. 4 Belleville CIP reports Flying Officer J L Henning of Wawanesa died when a Royal Canadian Air Force flying boat stalled and plunged into the water at 60 feet. Corporal L Collins of Belleville survived after escaping the wreck and swimming to shore.
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Belleville
J.L. Henning
Wawanesa
Noa
L.' Collins
Royal: C
Cnadian Air Force
Henning
Collins
Oranges From Australia Hit Medicine Hat Markets
The first carload of Australian grown navels arrived in Medicine Hat imported by National Fruit Co. Housewives can buy seedless oranges through grocers this season. The fruit is well colored flavorful and priced lower thanks to Australia’s preferential tariff and duty free admission.
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National Fruit,Co
California
Australia
West Chinese Army Routed by Japanese Air Bombardment
Japanese authorities announce a heavy air bombardment routed Chinese western forces near Peiping and opened a path for a southward Japanese advance from Manchuria. Four thousand Japanese troops mass for Nankow Pass while two more warships reach Swatow. In Foochow officials say ships will be sunk at Ming River mouth to block a potential Japanese naval assault.
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Peiping
Augres
C.P
Hopei
Nankow
Great Wall
Nanking Bey
Martial Dayeay
Swatow
China
Foochow
Shipa
Ming River
Philadelphia declares emergency over truck strike
A state of emergency was proclaimed by Mayor S. Davis Wilson to curb violence and protect public safety as a truck strike that began last Monday spreads to more drivers. A 1,500 car peace patrol and 160 motorcycles with 10 men each join 6,000 police on constant patrol to ensure food and other necessities are not interrupted.
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Philadelphia
S. Davis
Wilson
Baseball scores from major league games listed
Detroit routs Philadelphia 11 to 7 in nine innings with Coffman York Kelley and Brucker driving runs. Cleveland defeats Boston 6 to 5 as McKain Berg and gatehouse contribute. St Louis and Washington drop close games. New York and Cincinnati split, while Brooklyn beats Pittsburgh 10 to 7 and Chicago defeats Philadelphia 2 to 1.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
Coffman
York
Kelley
Brucker
Cleveland
Boston
Gatehouse
Pydale
McKain
Berg
Chicago
New York
E Kinnedy
Sewell
Pearson
DickKey
St. Louie
Washington
Hildebrand
Hemsley
Dinshang
Millies
National “League
Cincinnati
Gumbert
Danning
Cattle Exports Might Reach 200 000 to 300 000 Head
Regina August 4 Agriculture Minister Gardiner told Liberal MPs and Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Board officials that drought could force 200 000 to 300 000 head of cattle to be moved from Saskatchewan and Alberta. Earlier rains improved feed, reducing the number to be shipped, with government aid planned to help place feeder cattle with farmers in Canada and the United States.
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Regina
C.P
Gardiner
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Board
E. S. Archibald
Ottawa
Dominiion
Ttig
Department of Agriculture
Canada
United States
Vatican Moves Toward Recognition of Spanish Insurgents
Vatican officials acknowledged cordial relations with the Spanish insurgent government but cited no formal diplomatic recognition. Reports from Salamanca claim the Holy See recognized the insurgent Junta as Spain’s legitimate government and named a chargé d’affaires.
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Vatican
Vatican City
C.P
Holy See
Salamanca
Spain
Cip-Hayes
Pablo Chuorruca
Caramanca
Mir
Antoniutti
Cphavas
Mer. Ildebrando Antoniutti
Theolyate
CPR Employees Outing Planned at Brooks Picnic
Plans are well advanced for CPR employees outing at Brooks on August 28. A special train will depart Medicine Hat at 7 p.m. and return around 10 p.m. The event, under CPR Social and Athletic Club auspices, is open to all employees and their dependents on the Medicine Hat division.
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C.P.R
Brooks
Medicine ‘Hat
Medicine Hat
Dominion Textile Mills Idle Nine Plants Until Christmas
The Dominion Textile Company declared it would keep its nine mills idle through Christmas unless terms are reached with the National Catholic Federation of Textile Workers. The move comes as Quebec's widespread textile strike continues to affect the industry.
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Montreal
C.P
Quebec
Dominion Textile Company
National Catholic Federation of Textile Workers
Belgium marks 23rd anniversary of World War start
Church bells tolled across Belgium to recall the 23rd anniversary of the German invasion that drew the country into the Great War. At 5 02 a m on August 4 1914 a German Uhlan patrol crossed the frontier at Gemmenich signaling the start of the war.
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Brussels
C.P
Belgium
Gemmenich
Riflemen Travelling To Canada For Bisley Competitions
Three groups of marksmen sail from Liverpool to Canada aboard the Duchess of York. Lt Col C A Coldwell leads the Canadian Bisley team from Halifax, returning after the Duchess of Richmond voyage. A Spencer commands ten Australians who won the Kolapore Cup and Empire titles. A British Public Schools team of twelve heads to Ottawa for the Dominion Rifle Association shoot at Connaught Ranges next week.
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Montreal
Liverpool
A Coldwell
Halifax
Reed
A. Spencer
Dominion Rifle Association
Connaught Ranges
Ottawa
Queen Elizabeth Celebrates 37th Birthday in Scottish Highlands
Balmoral reports Queen Elizabeth marked her 37th birthday today in the Highlands of Scotland. The King presented a diamond and emerald bracelet featuring Tudor roses and Scottish thistles. Messages of congratulations poured in from various districts and schools.
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Balmoral
Elizabeth
Scotland
Keanie
Open verdict in the Olds killing in Alberta
A coroner’s jury brought an open verdict after finding the fatal shot came from a gun held by a person unknown. Albert Farrar, 30, was charged previously as a material witness in the case involving his father. Mrs Farrar testified the dispute arose over a purse containing about $40 found after the death.
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Olds
Alberta
Wred
Farrar
Pottery and greenhouse firms forward appeal to city officials
A.D. Cumming of Medalla Potteries Limited and Medicine Hat Greenhouses Limited forwards a request to Medicine Hat's Mayor and Aldermen detailing long running losses, payroll, city expenditures, and tax records. The interlocking boards cite $650,000 in investments and substantial local spending including wages, insurance, freight, and utilities.
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A.D. Cumming
Medalla Potteries Limited
Medicine Hat Greenhouses Limited
Medicine Hat
Poth
Greyhouses
Medalla
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