Finnish Line Break Rumors Quelled at Capital
Helsingfors reports a quiet city as 230 Finnish Americans enlist to aid Finland against Russia. Moscow asserts a breakthrough along the Karelian isthmus near the Vuoksi water system, claiming to have breached the Maginot Kirke line and advancing north.
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Brooks Board of Trade elects Macadam as president
Brooks Dec 7. More than seventy business men and farmers attended the annual Brooks Board of Trade banquet at the Newell Hotel. K L Gray Liberal leader spoke on expanding markets for Alcerta amid wartime exports and Mayor Speyee pledged town council aid. The board reported a successful year, donated to community activities, and loaned over 1300 to farmers for seed grain to the Kyatt Irrigation District.
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Finland marks independence day amid tensions with Russia
In Helsinki on Independence Day President Kyosti Kallio urged Finns to trust the army as the nation faced a possible new blow from Russia. He framed the struggle as defense of homes and western civilization and invoked Luther’s hymn to rally national resolve.
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German Raids Repulsed Along Front West Vosges to Moselle
Paris Dec 7. German raiding parties crossed no man's land during the night in a series of sharp raids on French outposts from west of the Vosges to the Moselle. French automatic weapons backed by batteries compelled the German patrols to retire before reaching advanced French positions.
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J Dempster Elected Head Of J B T
The Junior Board of Trade held its annual dinner meeting at the Assiniboia hotel electing officers for the coming year. Jack Dempster is president with Jack Bellamy as vice president and Allen Gibson Frank McQueen Reg Bromley serving as executive members. The organization plans to expand executive membership and meet twice monthly. Reports show rapid membership growth and solid finances despite world conditions.
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Italian Move To Check Russian Drive Rumored
Rome reports say the Fascist grand council and Mussolini may approve a quick Italian move to curb Russian influence in southeastern Europe. Persistent rumors in Rome also spoke of a possible alliance with Hungary to warn Moscow, with a declaration tying Hungary events to Italian concerns over Communist expansion toward the Balkans and the Bosphorus.
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Western Front Battles and a South African Rebel’s Death
News from December 7, 1914 reports bitter attacks in the Argonne on the western front, the Second battle of Warsaw opening, and the killing of General Christian Beyers near Greyling. Canada arranges a temporary loan of $2,000,000 via Bank of Montreal.
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William Rogers II Wins Rye Crown at Grain Show
William Rogers of Tappen British Columbia captured the grand championship in rye at the 21st International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago. Canada totals eight grand championships this year, with other awards going to Alberta Saskatchewan Ontario and British Columbia. Young farmers Gerald Hessenauer Rodney Ontario and Garnett Knister Ruscomb Ontario won corn honors. Edwards Brothers Watford Ontario sold eight of thirteen Aberdeem Angus cattle, with a top bid of 7000 from a U S breeder.
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Turkish Press Accuses Germany Over War Provocation
Ankara papers accuse Germany of trying to trigger a Turkish Russian war. They say Turkey may demand the recall of the German ambassador Franz von Papen after circulars from the German embassy press service reprinted a Pravda article attacking Turkish media.
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Italian Disaster Murdered Soldiers Die In Crash Near Lucca
Thirteen army filers and one farmer were reported killed yesterday when three Italian bombers crashed during a Milan to Rome flight near Lucca. Five crew members survived by parachute. one sergeant was crushed by a falling plane.
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British certificates of origin spark transit dispute and accusations
British authorities allegedly faced pressure over certificates of origin for cargoes as networks retaliate and Britain is accused of abandoning certificates. In Berlin a report claims Britain’s role in transit controls triggers a new protest. The Hague reports a Dutch official says neutrals need not use violence despite German attacks on neutrals over blockades.
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Limit Size Of Loans Under Housing Act
Government to aid builders under the Housing Act to meet municipal taxes in the first three years of ownership. A maximum loan cap of 414.04 dollars is noted with restrictions on loans for work begun after May 31, 1940 and for actions prior to January 4, 1940. Ministers say the measure supports wartime economy.
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Secret British Weapon Claims Hover Over War News
A report from London claims a new secret British weapon could be ready to strike German forces. A Berlin dispatch notes intensified aerial combat as German fighters repelled an attack near the coast.
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Hitler’s Silence Fuels Intra Regime Debate in Wartime
The Canadian Press reports Adolf Hitler has said little since November, with observers noting renewed speculation about internal Nazi counsel. Prompted by von Mackensen’s 90th birthday and a Munich air raid, the piece cites Germany’s war aims, shipping blockade, and economic delays as pressures on leadership.
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Alberta shifts wartime orders office to Ottawa
Alberta government says it will move its eastern trade agency from Toronto to Ottawa to obtain a larger wartime orders share. Ottawa office to open December 15. Also reports a prairie fire in Montana burning 250000 acres and a separate blaze affecting 50000 acres on Crow Indian reserve with no injuries.
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Japan and Russia Seek Nonaggression Pact Talks
Reports from Tokyo indicate conversations toward a non aggression pact with Russia are in progress. Official denials aside, reliable authorities say both sides have made tentative proposals while avoiding the appearance of initiating the move.
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Bank clearings rise this week to 283 thousand dollars
The clearing house reports returns this week at 283 183 dollars, up from 238 756 last week and 249 890 a year ago.
Secret Sitting Set by Chamberlain for War Supply Questions
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons a secret sitting next Wednesday to discuss war supply matters. Parliament recesses for Christmas from Dec 14 to Jan 16. The British air and naval actions reported across the North Sea and Thames estuary, with ships sunk and casualties noted, accompany the session news.
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Board of Review sits at court house with eight cases pending
The Board of Review under the Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Act is convening at the local court house today and tomorrow. Members include Chief Justice C. R. Mitchell and George B. McLeod of Edmonton and F. HH. Holmes of Pincher Creek. Six cases were heard today and eight more are scheduled for tomorrow.
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Parker to unveil memorial at Regina barracks
Captain W. Parker, a survivor now living in Medicine Hat, will unveil a memorial tablet at the Regina barracks on Sunday. The tablet honors the Mounted Police volunteers who marched across the prairies in 1874, a campaign described as one of the longest in British history.
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Opening Campaign Meeting Draws Small Elm St. Attendance
Eight aldermanic candidates addressed about fifty electors at Elm St School last night in the opening campaign meeting. Retiring aldermen touted a progressive, economical administ ration while challenger J Hole supported the current mayor. S. T. Fawcett was chosen chairman. F Baxter urged industry incentives to attract business to Medicine Hat.
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