13 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1937
Page
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President Rafael Franco accepted the resignation of his cabinet as a force of marines occupied the capital. He sought refuge in the military academy while Colonel Ratédes, leader of the uprising, stated Franco would remain president.
Sigmund Levaneffsky led six Soviet airmen in a first North Pole pathfinding flight in a four motor monoplane. The craft backed byheadwinds could not reach Edmonton refueling earlier and aimed for mid night landing. Russian team planned rapid refuel and a swift takeoff. The flight follows delays due to Arctic weather, with Levaneffsky noting cautious altitude and speed as they push toward New York.
Franco’s insurgents renewed their drive against government forces west and southwest of Madrid. They claimed advances as air raids hit insurgent held cities while government uprisings and mass defections were reported in several eastern and southern provinces.
Peterborough report notes the nineteenth baby in 19 years of marriage to Mrs. Jas. Crough, a seven pound girl born yesterday. Husband, 45, is an Ennismore township farmer. Of their family, 17 survive.
The week’s market stayed small with prices for eggs grade A 25 cents each or two dozen for 45 cents, grade B 20 cents a dozen, butter 20 to 25 cents a pound, live chickens 25 to 35 cents each, dressed chickens 65 cents, live ducks 45 to 50 cents, dressed ducks 50 cents, sucking pigs 3 dollars a pair, and one live turkey offered at 2 dollars.
In Westminster British Columbia Tom Reid MP says a federal plan to buy British Columbia hay for drought-stricken prairie cattle has been proposed to Agriculture Minister Gardiner. Reid argues BC hay yields should be at least three tons per acre and many farmers hold excess stock from last year. moving herds is less economical than supplying BC hay.
Chinese regulars of the 1 5th division halted a northwestward Japanese advance at Nankow pass. Japanese forces claim naval bombardment in Shanghai district with heavy artillery and air support. Reports note ships and troops reinforcing Shanghai defense per military dispatches.
Leslie George Stone was executed today at Pentonville Prison for the murder of Ruby Keen on April 11. He confessed to strangling the girl with a silk scarf after she slapped his face, and was sentenced June 29.
The day began hot with a chilly breeze and a rising mercury. By afternoon the temperature climbed to 80 degrees around 4 pm, or 80 degrees by 2 pm, with a blue sky and blazing sun after a southeast wind.
Three youths from Calgary Toronto and Calgary area were caught stealing from a Rockyford store after an electric burglar alarm warned owner Arthur Saingster. They pleaded guilty when arraigned and face sentencing Saturday.
Floodwaters from the Yellow River partially inundated Logans a strategic military center in northern Henan. Further downstream Shan tune’s Sof Tainan, a provincial capital and railway hub, faced threats as the flood situation threatened to impact Chinese troop movements northward and deepen regional disruption.
Hon H B Rainville former Speaker of the Quebec Legislative Assembly died in Atlantic City at age 85. The long time political figure served under the Parent Government and was a notable figure in Quebec politics.
Directors discussed holding a fall horse sale here after a letter from William Davidson urged the idea. James Mitchell supported exploring the plan to help the local feed situation, noting Moose Jaw’s successful sales. The group also sought rye seed from the Edmonton agriculture ministry to relieve a looming feed shortage next year. A CC of Commerce notice announced the Dominion convention in Vancouver September 7-10 and invited attendance.
In Cadland, Ontario, Cecile Dionne remains feverish as doctors report she is sitting up in bed but not yet shown to the public. Allan Roy Dafoe, physician to the quintuplets, said she is expected to join her four sisters in the play yard on Monday.
Mrs J M Norris of Montreal West high school told the Canadian Teachers' federation in Toronto that 1200 lay teachers in Quebec's Roman Catholic schools were paid 100 dollars or less per year and 1875 teachers earned 125 dollars or less annually.
Bank of Montreal telegraphic crop reports indicate general grain cutting across the prairie provinces with early threshing in some districts. Alberta showers benefit late-sown crops but yield prospects remain low in parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Peace River reports dry conditions aiding rapid maturation. wheat harvesting delayed in Alberta. fodder shortages noted in several districts.
In Lac Biche Alberta on August 13 193? Hon Lucien Maynard addressed 700 people about banking legislation to control credit monetization. Premier Aberhart urged following experts while vowing to push for monthly dividends and lower living costs. Maynard stressed the constitution’s spirit over exact wording, deeming a government’s first duty to provide food clothing and shelter.
Edmonton report notes Alberta Social Credit League sent a telegram to Ottawa protesting Prime Minister Mackenzie King's plan to test provincial banking laws by the Supreme Court. Maurice, the league’s official, said the message represented 200000 Albertans pledging support against federal intervention and provincial assembly limits.
The Prussian Supreme Court ruled that those deemed enemies of the State are barred from driving. The decision affirmed Nazi police actions denying a driver's license to a German who had previously been sentenced for perfidious attacks against the State.
The Mayo four motor flying boat tested in Rochester England will carry a smaller plane on its cabin roof for trans Atlantic service. The two planes will be known as The Mayor Composite Aircraft. The smaller ship will take off after 3,000 miles aboard the mother boat and will have an equal flight range.
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce voices concern over provincial vows, stating that promises exceed government capacity and clash with known facts. The public statement urges realism and cautions readers about unattainable forecasts as delegated business leaders weigh the convention timing.
In Montreal August 12 police protected five Dominion Textile workers at St Henri plant after a small mob jeered them. Tremblay pledged justice for thousands idled by a province-wide pause while the National Catholic Federation of Textile Workers seeks union recognition a contract and better conditions.
Wetaskiwin police investigate after three youths allegedly restrained six year old Jerry Henzel while another tried to drive a four inch spike into his head. The spike slipped, causing a two inch scalp wound. Jerry escaped and ran home.
Callander Ontario August reports Dr Allan Roy Dafoe saying quarrelling among the Dionne quintuplets led to their separation as much as possible to prevent hair pulling. Colds were noted to affect their appearance and behavior early in the week.
Captain Felix Gary of the Spanish government tanker Campeador reported that the Italian destroyer Saetta torpedoed and sunk the vessel off Kelibia, fifty miles northeast of Tunis, at about 8 p.m. last night. Twelve crew members were lost, five in the engine room, with forty aboard and several reaching shore. A second Italian destroyer was present.
Lord Runciman, famed as Britain’s grand old man of shipping, died in Newcastle. His adventurous career began at age 12 when he ran away to a seaport to become a cabin boy. His heir is Viscount Walter Runciman, recently retired after long cabinet service.
In Ponoka on August 13 the local Social Credit group passed a resolution warning Dominion authorities against interfering in Alberta affairs. The message to Mackenzie King declares banks and bank employees unnecessary in Alberta if not Albertans run the banks, and threatens withdrawal of association and protections if terms are not observed. The statement asserts Albertans’ right to dictate terms of association and warns of consequences to free institutions.
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