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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Aug 28, 1939

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France Says Germany Must Negotiate Direct With Poland

Daladier drafted a second letter to Hitler urging direct German Polish talks as the way to avert war. France announced wartime censorship and a decree restricting news and films, with visas required for any export of photographs or reels. Paris prepared three more reserve groups, potentially up to 3,000,000 men, while Britain and France issued separate replies to Hitler’s proposals.

Paris C.P Daladier Hitler Fuehrer General Information Service Information Service France Germany Fuehrer Hitler Poland Robert Coulondre Paris Dipmage Daladgier Britain Percnne

Hitler Ready To Use Mediator In Poland Dispute

Berlin reports say Hitler favors a mediating figure like Mussolini to resolve German Polish tensions. Britain and Italy seek balanced terms while Britain moves to align with Poland against potential aggression. Neville Henderson bears Britain's note to Berlin urging removal of force threats as Parliament readies for possible war.

Berlin C.P Sir Nevile Henderson Germany Poland Nevile London Fuehrer Hitler Mussolini Warsaw Free City of Danzig Pomorze Bernardo Attolico Daladier France Rome Britain Italy Virginio Gayda Gayda Nevile Henderson Adolf Hitler der Fuhhrer Chamberlain Admiralty Mediterranean Baltic Sir Nevile Heston Ses Turkey

Russia Cannot Be Trusted, Says Baxter in Quebec

Beverley Baxter, British Conservative MP born in Canada, said the Soviet-German non aggression pact proves Russia cannot be trusted. He called it a sign of Russia's military weakness and suggested Hitler may carve up the Soviet. He sailed to continue speaking on British policy tied to Poland.

Quebec C.P Russia Beverley Baxter House of Commons Baxter Hitler Europe London Warsaw Poland

First S.A.R. Men Are On Duty In City

A number of the members of the 1st S.A.R. are on duty guarding strategic points in the district. In common with other militia units across the Dominion they were posted over the weekend as part of Canada's unreparedness and a protective move should war break out in Europe.

1St S.A.R Dominion Canada Europe

Poland Prepares for Emergency Amid Growing War Tensions

Warsaw on Sunday mobilizes for zero hour as Poland readies for peace or war. Polish volunteers dig trenches and shelters while 200000 to 300000 residents flee Warsaw. German actions. Marienwerder consulate surrounded. rail and communications strained. government fights profiteering.

Lloyd Lehrbas Associated Press Warsaw Poland Sixpress Poranny Germany Marienwerder East Prussia Pollice Warasaw

Moose Mountain Reserve Indian Shot and Killed Four Including Constable

A manhunt on Moose Mountain Reserve near Carlyle ends in a gun battle as Nelson Sammy, an Indian from Moose Mountain, is wounded and Constable Rhodniser of the Yorkton RCMP is killed. Sammy, wanted for the killings of Mrs. Sammy and her parents, was later found unconscious. Rhodniser died after shouting a warning and others pressed the pursuit.

Moose Mountain Reserve Regina C.P Rhodniser Yorkton Royal Canadian Mounted Police Nelson Sammy Sammy Carlyle Harry Casswell Kipling Detachment Mr. Morrison W. BR .Ifraser Arcola

France to Press Hitler to Negotiate With Poland

Paris reports that Premier Daladier will send another message to Hitler as Britain transmits its note. French sources say the letter will not change France's firm support for Poland and will urge Hitler to see the error of refusing direct talks with Poland.

Paris C.P Daladier Hitler France Poland

Soviet Blame Targets Britain France and Poland

Soviet defence commissar Marshal Voroshilov said Britain France and Poland refused Soviet troop movements through Polish territory leading to the collapse of talks on a three power mutual assistance pact. Soviet papers also accused Britain of heavy handed diplomatic dealings.

Moscow C.P Klements Voroshlloff Great Britain France Poland Britain

Canada Takes Control of Shipping and Naval Service

The government assumes control of shipping and establishes a naval control service to govern sailing routes moorings and related subjects for all merchant ships registered in Canada. The service will be led by retired naval officers and naval reservists called to duty. The move does not affect cargo disposition at present. Prime Minister Mackenzie King was informed that Hitler received the premier’s message and the German consul-general in Ottawa noted delivery.

Ottawa C.P Naval Control Naval Control Service Naval Service Naval Reserve Mackenzie King Hitler

Medicine Hat marksman wins B class at Cranbrook event

William McKenzie of Medicine Hat captured first place in the B class at the Cranbrook and Kimberley Rod and Gun Clubs trap and skeet competition. Lethbridge marksmen took all major events.

Cranbrook B.C C.P William McKenzie Medicine Hat Kimberley Lethbridge

Canada mobilizes militia and air force for potential war

Ottawa imposes nationwide defense measures as 10 000 volunteers are called up for sentry duty at airports armories canals bridges and power plants. Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons move to the Atlantic coast while coastal batteries and naval ships stand ready for possible action.

Ottawa C.P Canada Ian Mackenzie Defence Dominion Royal Canadia Air Force Atlantic Kingston Ont Halifax Nova Scotia Trenton

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