Strong Protest Voiced Against Routing Highway from Hilda Schuler
Residents of Hilda and Schuler northeast of Medicine Hat oppose a proposed gravel road to bypass their towns. The Hat chamber of commerce directors backed the delegation urging the provincial government to route the highway through Hilda and Schuler for the greatest public benefit.
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Hilda-Schuler
Chamber OF Commerce
Alberta
Hilda
Schuler
Medicine Hat
The
Hat Chamber of Commerce
Scrip circulation delays noted in Medicine Hat report
Dr John L Robinson reports possible mail delay in first shipment of scrip certificates to Medicine Hat. Farm workers on the Hilda Schuler road project may receive direct payments via foreman William McCaig, while merchants weigh refund options and warn workers to accept scrip or seek other jobs.
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Medicine Hat
John L. Robinson
M.la
Edmonton
William McCaig
Here
A. C. Gardner
McCaig
Former Democrats Oppose Re election
A group of ex-Democrats in Detroit met to discuss ways to oppose F D Roosevelt's bid for a second term. Preliminary options include forming an anti-New Deal ticket or shifting Democratic votes to Governor Alf Landon. Sterling Edmunds of St Louis called the meeting and said attendees would explore all possibilities in a frank session with 30 to 40 expected participants.
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Richard L. Turner
Associated Press
Detroit
Franklyn D. Roosevelt
United States
Alf Landon
Challenge of East to Western Civilization Faces Serious Issue
Orillia Ontario August 7 British Lord Snell warned the challenge from the East to Western civilization is the most serious yet. He cited Asia's awakening and resentment of domination as driving a new balance of power. He proposed three responses including a strong fleet, Pacific alliance with the United States, or a Japan China accord under Western oversight.
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Far East
Orillia
Ont
C.P
Snell
Laper
House’ of Lords
Canadian Institute On ‘Economics
Geneva’ Park
Asia
China
Japan
Seiven
Chita
Singapore
United States
Pacific
Lord Snell
Eingland
America
Russia
Endangering Neutrals Prompts British Warship Warning
London reports warn that British warships may fire on any Spaniards whose shells strike neutral vessels as protests to both sides in the Spanish Civil War intensify. Germany protests Spain over executions and shelling. fears of intervention grow while France proposes an arms embargo and reports conflict fronts near Madrid.
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London
C.P
Spain
Downing Street
Gibraltar
Germany
Barcelona
Sevilla
Foreign Office
Russia
Flood Waters Swamp Eastern Colorado Hospitals
Swift flood waters from an early morning cloudburst overflowed eastern Colorado injuring facilities at state hospital for the insane. Two hundred patients were moved to safety as flood currents toppled buildings and swept two into the Fountain river. No deaths reported at the institution.
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Pueblo
A.P
Colorado
State Hospital For the
Walsenburg
Fountain River
Riots Break Out in Madeira as Troops Sent
Rioting erupted on the Madeira islands prompting a government response. Two warships with aircraft and machine guns plus infantry were sent from Portugal to Funchal to restore order and arrest leaders. The unrest followed a dairy price increase tied to a new law protecting dairy farmers.
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Lisbon
A.P
Madeira
Portugal
Funchal
Atlantic
Cattle Plan Earns Chamber Endorsement in Medicine Hat
The Medicine Hat chamber of commerce endorsed a Western Stock Growers plan to meet drought hits on western Canada’s livestock. It proposes Ottawa guarantees to packers against losses, promotion of low grade cattle removal from markets, and export of processed meat to Europe and other countries. A set price per 100 pounds would be paid at shipping.
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Western Stock Growers’ Association
Western Canada
Medicine ‘Hat
England
France
Russia
Ottawa
James Mitchell
Chamber
Mitchell
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Mackenzie King
J. G.gardiner
Resignation Sought for Edmonton Power Plant Head
Edmonton city council at a special meeting urged the resignation of acting Superintendent Alex Ritchie, head of the power plant, after a committee report on recent breakdowns. Mayor Clarke supported the ouster in a 6 to 5 vote, while critics argued the hearing was inadequate.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alex. Ritchie
Clarke
Als
R. E. Foote
Forest Fire Advances Near Badger Pass
A forest fire 40 miles north of Banfy t moved northeast under a stiff breeze last night. Rangers expect the blaze to burn out on the rocks of Badger Pass after consuming a heavy timber stand.
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Banfyt
C.P
Here
Badger Pass
Not Compelled To Take Scrip Says Aberhart
Edmonton August 8 Premier Aberhart of Alberta said banks may circulate prosperity certificates and cooperate but neither business men nor banks are compelled to accept the first issue. He stressed Social Credit has no compulsory features and cooperation is the keynote of the government’s actions and plans.
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Sayt
Edmonton
C.P
Aberhart
Alberta
Social Credit
Bread price rise expected after higher wheat costs
An Ottawa bakery executive said bread prices will rise next week due to higher wheat and flour costs. The current standard loaf costs nine cents unwrapped and ten cents wrapped.
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Ottawa
C.P
Williams wins 400 metres as U S secures sprint sweep
Arch ie Williams wins the 400 metre championship in 46.5 seconds to complete a U S sprint sweep at the Berlin Olympics. Canadian runners Bill Fritz Loaring finish fifth and sixth as Arthur Brown of Great Britain places second. Canada also defeats Brazil 24 17 in basketball to advance to the second round.
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Arthur Brown
Bile Fritz
Johnny
Windsor Fords
Brazil
Berlin
C.P
Archie Williams
United States
Williams
Canada
Bill
Fritz
Toronto
Johnny Loaring
Windsor
Arthur ‘Godfrey Brown
Great Britain
Loaring
Pacific Coast
Murders Hint at Gang Vengeance in New York
Police linked three prior killings to underworld activity while a fourth man in his mid thirties was gunned down outside an East Side restaurant. He carried 2,160 dollars in cash including a thousand and three hundred dollar bills as authorities investigated a possible gangland vendetta.
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New York
A.P
East Side
Brooklyn
Long Island Sound
Greenwich
Seed shortage warned across North America
W. T. G Wiener Ottawa secretary of the Canadian Seed Growers association predicts a seed shortage as acute as any in the continent's history. He notes the drought area is unusually wide this year from Prince Albert to Kentucky and from New Brunswick to California.
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Edmonton
C.P
North America
W. T. G Wiener
Ottawa
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
Prince Albert
Kentucky
New Brunswick
California
Baseball Roundup Chicago Cleveland Report
Chicago and Cleveland in focus with brief notes on today’s American League action. No batteries shown.
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American
Chicago
Cleveland
Canada tightens rules to save wild ducks and geese
Ottawa announced by Minister Crerar new federal regulations aim to curb hunting and protect waterfowl. They cut season length, set daily and seasonal bag limits, ban baiting and decoys, largely prohibit waterfowl sales, and establish a closed season for Brant as eel grass declines.
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Ottawa
Canada
T. A. Crerar
Interior
Interior Department
Judge Howson's Condition Improves After Heart Attack
Physicians reported the Alberta Supreme Court Justice W R Howson, who suffered a heart attack in Harrison Hot Springs on July 28, was greatly improved. They expected he could leave his bed within a few days, and move about soon.
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Harrison Hot Springs
B.c
C.P
W. R. Howson
Alberta Supreme Court
Howson
Ibed
Edmonton Accepts Government Relief Offer in Certificates
Edmonton city council conditionally accepts Alberta Social Credit relief in certificates totaling 86 500 dollars. The plan would replace August cash with 86 500 in certificates plus an extra 30 000 in certificates over 24 months, backing circulation via a work and wage program and civic services payments.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Social Credit
Rotary carnival selects chairman for the year
The Rotary carnival control committee meets to select the year's chairman and set plans, with Mr Jack Hard named chair of the committee to lead upcoming events.
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Rotary Carnival
Jack
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Hutda-Schuler
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Chiang Kai-shek
Kai-shek
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Nippon
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Madril
Jaimie
Banff
U.S.A
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