Agena Meeting Recaps Mill Rate and Unemployment Relief
The meeting discussed the school board demand and city’s ability to meet it, noting revenue gaps and a $148 sufficiency in the school levy. Officials warned unemployment strains will raise Public Works costs, with $60,000 in relief needed this year across provincial, Dominion, and city programs. Debenture debt has been reduced by $800,000 in six years, easing fixed charges on the budget.
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Irish Republic Will Be Pushed By De Valera
The Daily Mail reports President Eamon De Valera has clearly indicated to Britain his plan to move forward with creating an Irish republic. Britain believes a definite decision on the Irish Free State and the Commonwealth should be made now and will likely bring the issue to the other empire members.
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Japan Sets 1934 35 Budget for Army and Navy
Tokyo December 2 The Japanese cabinet approved outline budgets totaling 281.4 million dollars for the army and navy, the largest allotment in Japan's history. The figure caps a 1934 35 budget plan reported by the Canadian Press.
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Scout Toy Shop Drive Starts Next Week
The Boy Scouts will begin a newspaper drive next week to aid the Toy Shop. Citizens are asked to prepare and have their bundled newspapers ready for collection.
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Boy Scouts
Local notes list community events and council actions
Redcliff notes report Mrs T Baie visiting Calgary. Legion hosts Christmas Tree on Dec 21 and S W A St Ambrose church holds Dec 6 events with Irish linen displays. Drumheller grocery purchase. Ladies Auxiliary and Legion dance Jan 1 1934. Town council reviews sale of house, road work barters, taxes and water rates. St Ambrose marks 19th anniversary Advent services. High School drama committees announced for February competition.
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Arsenal and Liverpool Lead English League Scores
London Dec 2 Arsenal beat Liverpool 2 1 while several top divisions saw Blackburn Portsmouth Derby Birmingham and others win or draw. Notable results include Manchester United 3 Port Vale 2 Newcastle 3 Sunderland 4 and Leeds 2 Stoke 0 with multiple Third Division and Scottish matches also listed.
Tax on liquor in bond exports set at twenty cents
Ottawa officials announce an Order-in-Council imposing a tax of 20 cents per proof spirit gallon on all liquor exported from Canada in bond. The levy takes effect Monday.
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Liberal Federation Calls For Advanced Platform
Ottawa reports note Liberalism must reform for present conditions. National Liberal Federation opens with calls for progress in Canada, preparations for an anticipated election, and praise for W L Mackenzie King and Sir Arthur Currie. Delegates hear on British Columbia results and Mackenzie by-elections.
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Mackenzie, Sask
Memorial service for late General Currie set for tomorrow
A memorial service for the late General Sir Arthur Currie former commander of the Canadian Corps will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Canadian Legion hall. Chaplain Rev J F Butcher and President R S Pratt will give addresses. The service opens with two minutes of silence, prayers and a lesson, then the addresses, after which the charter will be draped. Hymns include Do God Our Help in Ages Past Nearer My God To Thee Lead Kindly Light A Few More Years Shall Roll Abide With Me all ex service men urged to attend wearing crepe on the left lapel. Representatives of militia units and the general public are invited to attend and bring hymn books.
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Insull Loses Extradition Fight in Ontario Court
Martin J. Insull former Chicago utilities magnate loses bid to block U S extradition on embezzlement and grand larceny charges. Ontario Supreme Court Justice A C Kingston grants extradition request with 15 day appeal window crowning the case for United States pursuit. Insull arrested but released on ten thousand dollar bail pending habeas corpus motion.
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French premier wins chamber confidence amid bread march
Paris reports show Premier Camille Chautemps winning a vote of confidence in the Chamber of Deputies as thousands marchers gather outside, protesting price rises and demanding bread in freezing cold. Police clash with marchers as the budget balance and public safety are urged by the government.
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Duffy to push reciprocity talks with United States
Ottawa reports Duffy will introduce a scheme for reciprocal trade with the United States. He plans a resolution aimed at opening negotiations for a reciprocity agreement and expects Liberal backing in Parliament. A similar move by Nova Scotia last year provoked debate but was stalled as President Roosevelt had not yet taken office.
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Supreme Court Winter Session Opens With Few Civil Cases
The regular winter session of the Supreme Court civil division opens at the Court House Monday at 10 a.m. Judge Ford presides. Only two civil cases are listed Gottlieb Lust versus Andrew Sailer and Olga Reppnock versus John Reppnock. A criminal case Rex v Swan Magnusson for theft will also be heard.
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Radio Efficiency Advances With Compact Receivers
A historical note highlights rising radio efficiency as technology shifts to smaller compact receivers. It mentions improved distant reception and sharper tone, citing Mr. Fleming and new Victors models as examples of enhanced range and acoustically correct enclosures.
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Hitler moves to 100 percent state with Hess and Roehm as ministers
Berlin reports Chancellor Adolf Hitler elevates Rudolph Hess and Ernst Roehm to minister without portfolio roles, signaling deeper Nazi integration of party and state. The cabinet also dissolves employers federations as future labor restrictions loom. A new military oath pledges loyalty to the people and fatherland.
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Storm Toll Rises Across Turkish Black Sea Coast
Canadian Press reports a blizzard across Turkish Black Sea ports causing hundreds of injuries and many displaced. A Soviet steamer wreck with thirteen crew lost and seven rescued underscores the severe storm conditions prevailing. Weather summaries from Canadian cities note widespread cloud, rain, and snow with forecasts of winds and possible precipitation in Alberta.
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Local Wheat Prices from Ogilvie's Grain Dept
Prices quoted for December 58 May 62 July 63 and November 58 include ranges from 1-4 to 5-8 for wheat contracts. Track and street price references appear as 1-4 and 38-1/2 for certain lots.
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Equalization of Relief Policy Discussed by Premier Brown
The report from Edmonton December 2 cites Canadian Press on equalization allowances. Premier Brown hints at early provincial action, though no official comment is available.
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Accidental Scene Report Near Mountain House Site
fragmentary report places hunting companions in northwest Rocky Mountain area near Mountain House at 2515. Scene of the accident described with scattered names and locations unclear in OCR.
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Senator Fisher Dies in Ottawa Amid Vacancies
Ottawa report notes Senator Fisher’s death and discusses parliamentary vacancies across Canada. The piece mentions multiple simultaneous vacancies, with two in Saskatchewan, and cites historical context of 13 vacancies at one point.
University of Alberta case appeal reaches high court
Calgary reports that a local solicitor files an appeal against a $58,860 award in a university related action. The case involves student Carl Lett and the University of Alberta. The appeal seeks to have the judgment set aside as premature.
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University of Albert
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Salvation Army Celebrates Advent Anniversary Milestone
The Salvation Army marks a significant anniversary of its advent season with community events and observances, highlighting decades of service and local support initiatives.
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