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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1934
Page
1
The international wheat conference delayed its final session until tomorrow to allow delegates to cable governments for instructions. Argentina stands firm on a 150,000,000 bushel export quota, blocking an agreed quota and acreage reduction, with a November restart tentatively planned and drought already lifting prices.
Ottawa reports the Dominion government will purchase 220 000 ounces of silver at 48.49 cents per ounce Canadian funds. Sir George Perley announced the purchase under the international silver agreement to acquire 1,671,802 ounces of newly mined Canadian silver during 1934 to 1937 to curb price fluctuations among nations involved.
Police in London Ontario hunt the Londoner believed to be the finger man in the Labatt kidnapping. Officials deny that the gang will be rounded up soon while Toronto Attorney General Roe buck says the kidnapping was no hoax.
In Saskatoon on August 21 John Demoskoff of Aberdeen was jailed for six months after pleading guilty to fabricating evidence used to arrest Nick Kinakin of Aberdeen on an arson charge. Demoskoff admitted placing a fire machine at Henriet ta school near Langham on August 14 and then gave information leading to Kinakin’s arrest.
Southern Alberta division of the Alberta Motor Association launches a campaign from Lethbridge to keep the Lethbridge Medicine Hat road open during winter. The effort seeks cooperation from the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce, sent in a letter to Walter Huckvale, secretary.
Fires outbreak across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick menace parched forests with winds driving flames toward Georgeville Big Marsh Morar and St George's Bay. In Manitoba Duck Mountain fires advance under high winds threatening valuable woods as crews fight multiple blazes. In Nelson British Columbia new flames erupt with suspected incendiarism while Mount Nelson spot fires near ranches and summer homes persist.
William Langer, deposed North Dakota governor, predicts his wife will be elected governor and will not be a rubber stamp. He notes she is a red-head and plans a vigorous campaign after his persecution by political enemies. Mrs. Langer is the Republican gubernatorial nominee.
Paris reports Austria aims for peace at home and abroad as Chancellor Schuschnigg says he fears no future putsch. He also notes complete agreement with Mussolini on policies and Austria’s unchanging stance toward Germany. London sources say social Democrats may join Austria’s government to bolster Schuschnigg’s position.
The Australians secured a decisive fifth test win at The Oval London by a massive margin. Australia totaled 701 and 327 while England made 321 and 145, needing 708 for victory. England collapsed after tea with two early wickets and 20,000 spectators watched the mop up as Australia extended the series lead.
Reports to The News describe a growing water shortage in Irvine and Walsh districts with substantial stock loss and desperate conditions. Engineer T R Burfield from Edmonton is investigating the situation for the Department of Natural Resources while word circulates of drawing water from Elkwater Lake via Ross Creek to relieve the area. The News has not yet confirmed Burfield’s comment.
A drastic high tide surge along southern California from Malibu to Laguna Beach damaged buildings in Newport Beach. A two story apartment block was swept from its foundation and four people were injured on the west jetty at the harbor entrance. Police cited no wind and no explanation for the anomalous waves.
Emil Tschritter was sentenced to six months with hard labor in Lethbridge jail after being found guilty of stealing a rubber threshing machine belt valued at 150 from Jake Rath of the Irvine district. Constable Hulme of the Medicine Hat detachment investigated the case.
Victoria August 22 The Economic Council is carrying out an exhaustive study of British Columbia's primary industries at the suggestion of Minister G B Pearson to assess balance between primary and secondary sectors and identify openings for developing manufacturing. The council reviews forestry aids lower freight rates land settlement youth unemployment and an apprenticeship system as part of an employment plan.
Premier Mitchell F Hepburn announced Ontario would welcome federal unemployment insurance legislation. He said the bill, prepared for the next Commons session, should have nationwide scope and be adopted by the Dominion government.
Prince Albert Sask August 22 leaders in Saskatchewan and Alberta urged immediate rule changes that interrupt direct cattle shipments to Churchill. W E Cutt Saskatchewan Livestock Pool and Jack Byers Western Stock Growers Calgary said Churchill would suffer without a stopover at Hudson Bay Junction for feeding. They noted direct Calgary to Montreal runs take about 40 hours and the overland trip to Churchill spans roughly 38 hours with a lengthy stop at Melfort.
Creston British Columbia August 22. Federal and provincial highway authorities were urged to create routes that let visitors enjoy Canada’s parks and outdoor beauty. Hon H H Stevens minister of trade and commerce highlighted Canada’s park investments and provincial scenery. He also noted the price spread committee work and mass buying, including turkey pricing before the 1933 Christmas season. He planned to visit Cranbrook and Fernie next.
Montreal detectives seized six men in a raid on a small hotel early today and questioned them about the shooting of Charles Feigenbaum, a former silk-smuggler and crown witness in an international drug ring case. Feigenbaum was shot to death Tuesday on Mount Royal avenue after years on police blotters.
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor endorses a proposed general textile strike and pledges full AFL cooperation. The NRA approves a 36 hour work week with no wage cuts for 200000 garment workers. Violence erupts in relief workers strike in Milwaukee injuring three and one arrest ensues. A deputy sheriff is killed and a union coal miner wounded in Goodwill West Virginia as tensions rise.
Travelling on the Bow Island road has been completed about as far as Seven Persons. Large gangs of men are rushing to completion this important link in national and provincial road travel arteries. Union men soliciting non union work.
Drilling for oil starts today at the Macdonald Imperial No. 1 well in the international border field south of Medicine Hat. The well lies about half a mile from the border, with Imperial Oil Company geologist Dr Link reporting favorable formation. If successful, sands at 200 to 300 feet thick could be reached around 3,300 feet in November.
Local farmers and cattlemen argue Little Hay will be shipped from the Medicine Hat district to Saskatchewan or the United States if export duties are lifted. Large stacks exist as insurance against future shortages. owners unlikely to part with holdings even if hay prices rise.
The boycott commission of the third Jewish conference, advised by Rabbi Stephen S Wise, declares the boycott will continue until German Jews regain citizenship rights. It calls for an international center to direct action and a central propaganda office to promote the boycott, with a world committee to supervise and coordinate efforts.
Regina Aug 22 C P M J Coldwell leader of the CCF in Saskatchewan must resign from party leadership or from his post as principal of Thomson School Regina. The Regina school board refused his request for a one year leave of absence applying the summer resolution requiring teachers who lead political parties to resign. Coldwell expressed surprise saying he believed years of service earned him a leave.
President Roosevelt outlines a broad reorganization of the national recovery program with a five-man board and five industrial sectors. advisers expect a fall upturn with simplified NRA code machinery. Richberg presents progress reports to the president after his Hawaiian cruise and funeral duties.
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