Hon McLarty Explains War Time Prices Board Actions
Ottawa reports Hon Norman McLarty describes the Wartime Prices and Trade Board aims to prevent profiteering during war, regulate costs, prices, and profits, and curb hoarding. He notes sugar, wool, coal, hides, and leather controls, with new price fixes and stock releases. The board’s work includes embargo power and minimum price rules.
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Canada
Ottawa
C.P
Norman Mglarty
Labor
Hector McKinnon
Tariff Commigetoner
McLarty
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
McLatty
No Celebration Of The King's Accession
London reports that on the third anniversary of the King's accession no public celebration occurred. The King, returning from France, held a privy council and approved an order in council barring disclosure of records from the secret parliamentary session next Wednesday. No guns were fired, and Thursday would mark the King's 44th birthday.
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London
C.P. Cable
Yestuday
France
Moscow protests British blockade of German exports
The Soviet Union protested to Britain over the blockade of German exports. Tass announced a note protest was handed to the British embassy in Moscow, recalling prior protests against enforcement of the blockade on contraband reaching Germany.
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Moscow
Russia
Great Britain
Tass
Soviet
Germany
Cochrane Man Jailed for Theft of Cattle
C L Charters of Cochrane Alberta received a two year hard labour sentence for stealing 14 head of cattle.
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C. L. Charters
Cochrane, Alta
League of Nations asks Russia to accept mediation
Geneva reports show the League seeking Russian mediation in the Russo Finnish dispute while Finland presents her case. Argentina signals a push to oust Russia from the League after Finland's submission. Scandinavian leaders press for a resolution and Russia's possible expulsion looms as officials rush action.
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The
League of Nations
Russia
Falend
Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
Arete
Moscow
Fron Inland
Rudolf Holsti
Carenittee
Sweden
Rica
Crete
Finland
League
Argentina
Rodolfo Freyre
Karl J. Haabro
Blinlund
Hambro
A. Costa du Re
Finland Parliament Appeals for Western Aid in War
The Finnish Parliament unanimously adopted an appeal declaring Finland, as the outpost of western civilization, has the right to expect active help from other civilized nations to resist the Soviet invasion. It says Finns fight for independence, liberty, and democratic institutions, defending all civilized peoples’ sacred values.
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Hellingfors
A.P
Finland
Russia
Alreay
Finnish pulp mills closed after Russia invades Finland
Practically all Finnish pulp mills that ship about 250000 tons of wood pulp to the United States annually have been closed due to the Russian invasion of Finland.
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United States
Finland
Russia
Liberal elected for Kent in Canada
A. L. Thompson, Liberal, was acclaimed to the House of Commons seat for Kent after the death of Liberal Dr. J. W. Rutherford. Thompson now fills the vacated position.
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Chatham
Ont
C.P
A. L. Thompson
House of Commons
Kent
J. W. Rutherford
A. Liberal
Charlesworth's Appointment is Confirmed
Brooks reports Lionel Charlesworth has taken the post as manager of the Eastern Irrigation District. He succeeds Bt. Gray, earns $6000 yearly under a one year contract, after Board and Irrigation Council approval. He arrived in Brooks last Thursday to assume duties.
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Brooks
Lionel
Charlesworth
Eastern Irrigation District
Board of Trustees
Irrigation Council of Alberta
Bt. Gray
M.L.A
New Crop Improvement Policy for Alberta Announced
Alberta unveils a new crop improvement policy with a coordinating committee over agencies. The University of Alberta field crops department will lead educational work, with the Canadian Seed Growers Association joining the effort. Elevator firms will distribute pure seed at no pay beyond anticipated crop quality gains, aiming to reduce duplications and boost farmer seed access.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
D. B. Mullen
Dominion
See Growers Association
Department of the University of Alberta
Mullen
James Roosevelt tapped as president of Samuel Goldwyn Studio Co
James Roosevelt son of the president was elevated to the presidency of Samuel Goldwyn Studio Co in Hollywood.
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James Roosevelt
Samuel Goldwyn Studio Co
Hollywood
King returns to England from front as Parliament eyes secret session
London dispatch notes His Majesty's Channel crossing by destroyer after a six day visit to French coast troops. Parliament prepares its first wartime secret session for Wednesday while the Admiralty seeks ex sailors and ex marines to bolster the navy. News recounts air and sea incidents amid ongoing war at sea.
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London
England
Frane
Admiralty
Germany
Britain
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Lorrain
Marie-Gustave Gamelin
Viscount Gort
Maginot
Gamelin
Suffolk
Fire King
Duke of Lancaster
Irish Sea
Immingham
North Holland
Goodwin Sands
Antwerp
Pernambuco
German Health Deteriorates Under Hitler Regime
A New York Herald Tribune report quotes an official memorandum compiling medical reports from Germany showing national health has deteriorated seriously under Hitler. The memoranda circulated confidentially in the German interior health department and were made available to certain circles abroad.
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New York
Germany
New York Herald Tribune
Reich
Hitler
Health Department
Ministry of the Interior
Ski Scouts Slip Through Soviet Lines Near Finnish Border
Finnish ski scouts reportedly penetrated toward the Russian-occupied towns of Ruutau and Valkiarvi on the Karelian isthmus, about 1& miles from the border, while artillery duels continued between the Russian fleet and Gulf of Finland batteries. Guerilla warfare persisted as Finnish forces counter-attacked to harass the invaders.
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Helsingefors
Karelian
Ruutau
Valkiarvi
Gulf of Finland
Finks
German troop movements near Luxembourg border reported
Belga news agency reports German forces ordered to seize zones along the Sauer river across from Wasserbillig in eastern Luxembourg. Movements toward Trier and Echternach noted. area described as calm.
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Brubsees
Belga
Luxembourg Frontier Advices
Vilagers
Sauer
Luxembourg
Wasserbillt
Germany
Trier
Wasserbillig
Echternach
Paris
Saar
London
Britain
Bay of Hope
Willowpool
Ashie
Newton Beach
Huntsman
Trevaunon
Cape Town
Trévanion
Red Cross Rush Prompts Finish of Quarters Supplies
Local Red Cross Society orders rapid completion of nearly finished articles. Workers must finish and turn in by Friday. Quarters upstairs in the post office open daily from 2 495 pm this week for drop off and collection.
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Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Vancouver pilot plans Canadian squadron for Finland
Capt. Donald Kennard of Vancouver, ex RAF 52nd Squadron, seeks to organize a Canadian pilot squadron to fight for Finland. He says the Royal Canadian Air Force rejected him for a minor eyesight defect, though it does not affect flying. Kennard believes many others share this wish and intends to proceed amid possible difficulties.
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Vancouver
C.P.J
Donald Kennard
Royal Air Force
Finland
Kennard
Royal Canadian Air Force
Britain Allows Finland to Buy Military Supplies
London, Dec 11. Britain will let Finland purchase urgent military supplies in the United Kingdom and aid its fight against Russia. Finland gains access to fighter aircraft and arms factories as the embargo on munitions contracts is lifted, with no credit advance planned. Observers cite pursuit planes as Finland’s top need.
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Finland
Britain
Existig
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Taipale
RED Cross Rush
J. F. Sanderson
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