News Report from August 9 1935 Editorial Dept
Friday issue dated August 9 1935 carries reportorial editorial coverage from the department. Details readable but fragmentary regarding events, commentary, and local color typical of the era.
09 Aug 1935
Page 1
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1935
Page
1
Friday issue dated August 9 1935 carries reportorial editorial coverage from the department. Details readable but fragmentary regarding events, commentary, and local color typical of the era.
The News argues against chambers of commerce and trade bodies entering politics over Social Credit. It urges using legal channels like the Economic Safety League and cautions that trade associations risk damaging civic progress and broadcaster support for parties in Canada and Alberta. The piece cites UK and Canadian parliamentary debates and warns of dictatorship danger.
The Manchester Guardian lauds Premier Baldwin for defending unimpaired free parliamentary institutions. It portrays Baldwin as liberal in outlook despite Conservative politics and discusses his recent speech on maintaining traditional British parliamentary principles.
William Kay of Victoria B C recounts witnessing an oil film on Turner Valley slough waters in 1885 during a Medicine Hat visit with Tweed and Ewart. He is described as a venerable western old timer and recalls pre-realization oil significance.
The piece argues for drastic reductions in government waste, criticizing rising expenditures and debt. It asserts taxation has peaked, urges departments to be thoroughly reviewed, and promises to spend less than revenue if Liberal policies gain power, avoiding cuts to social services.
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