Alberta MPs discuss expanding proportional representation use
Edmonton debate centers on extending PR voting to rural ridings by merging constituencies into multi member districts. John D Hunt argues PR suits all regions. he notes boundaries shift by Dominion and favors minority representation. Futures include ward splits, deposits drop, and holiday pay for workers in elections.
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Edmonton
C.P
John D. Hunt
Alberta
Calgary
Hunt
Executive Council
P.R
Lucien Maynard
Gerald O’connor
Lib
Dominion
James East
Canadian Labor Party
John Gilad
Edmeonton
A. G. Barnes
Ind
D. M. Duggan
M.L.A. Fedmonton
Saskatoon Communist boycott shown on city streets
Saskatoon police and Young Communist League members clashed over a planned boycott rally. Officials warned against demonstrations as Fascist leader Adrien Arcand was expected to visit with no confirmed date. Local Fascist secretary John Schio said Arcand was anticipated but no timetable existed.
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Saskatoon
C.P
Young Communist League
Donald
Adrien Arcand
John Schio
Arcand
Election returns show drop in clearing house figures
Clearing house totals reveal election week activity down from last week and the prior year. This week’s receipts are 184700 dollars, last week 249890 dollars, and the same week last year 166348 dollars.
Flying Officer Philip Ross Killed in Rutland Plane Crash
Flying Officer Philip Charles Ross of the Royal Air Force died in a plane accident near Oakham in Rutland yesterday. The tragedy details arrive from the Havas dispatch, noting the location and official acknowledgment of the RAF fatality.
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London
Havas
Philip Charles Ross
Royal Air Force
Oakham
Rutland
Italian fascist tailed for arson attempt in Tunis club
Police in Pung report Antonio La Rosa, an Italian fascist, attempted to set fire to the Italian Dopolavoro Club in Tunis. The case centers on the suspect and the alleged arson act, with authorities pursuing charges.
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Pung
Antonio la Rosa
Italan Dopolavoro Club
Tunis
Insurgent Spy Ring Discovered in Spain
Barcelona dispatch reports the Spanish government uncovered a 400 strong insurgent spy ring. Some agents were tried and executed while about 200 received prison terms of 20 to 30 years. The ring's leader was identified as Major Antonio Almat Marec, an associate of General Franco.
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Barcelona
C.P
Negrin
Antonio Almat Marec
Franco
Turner Valley oil gas reserve discussed at inquiry
Calgary December hearing on Turner Valley resources hears Dr. Boatright and geologist Stanley Davies clash over gas oil ratio methods. Davies criticizes crude oil operations while debate covers bottom well pressure and reserve life. session likely adjourns for holidays with Davies to testify again after.
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Turner Valley
Calgary
C.P
McGillivray Oil Commission
Stanley J. Davies
B. B. Boatright
Petroleum and Natural Gas
Houston
Tex
Boatright
Davies
Anglo-Canadian Oils Ltd
J. J. Frawley
K.C
Elk Season Open in Pincher Creek Area
An order in council amends Section 8 b of the Game Act Regulations to establish an open elk season in the Pincher Creek area until sunset January 14 1939.
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Pincher Creek
Canada’s Credit Balance Most Impressive
Ottawa report shows 1937 credit balance in international payments at 218.2 million dollars. External merchandise trade credited 213.3 million. gold exports added 145 million. Tourist spending in Canada surpassed Canadians abroad by 170.3 million, while Canadians paid 246.2 million more in interest and dividends to foreign holders. Freight service payments also ran a debit. Continued on Page Ten.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Dominion
Canaa
Resignations Hit U S Cabinet In Quick Succession
President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Commerce Secretary Daniel Roper effective December 23 for personal reasons, marking a second cabinet departure in weeks. Attorney General Cummings also resigned to return to private law practice. In Lima, the U S proposed unifying pan American peace and arbitration pacts into a single constitution of peace, with no major changes to existing treaties.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Commerce
Daniel Roper
Roper
Cummings
Lima
United States
Unusual 94-Hour Southwest Wind and Snow Event
A record length southwest wind of 94 hours gave way to a light snow turn heavy within 20 minutes. The storm dropped about 0.5 inch before noon with northwest winds and rising temperatures to 30 above. Initial reports traced the event from creeks west to Maple Creek east, with Swift Current confirming snowfall by noon.
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C.P.R
Crecks
Maple Creek
Town Hall Stirs Over Relief Orders Offer
In New Glasgow Nova Scotia on December 15 two men came to the town hall and offered to help obtain relief orders for their sons who had already received aid. Both fathers said their sons did not need relief and they volunteered their assistance.
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New Glasgow
N.S
C.P
Insurgents Renew Attacks Across Northern and Western Spain
Insurgent forces began simultaneous offensives in northern and western Spain with heavy artillery bombardments. Western Catalonia near Seo de Urgel saw batteries shell government fortifications, a key power source for Barcelona, while insurgent infantry pressed an operation near Valesquillo in far western Spain.
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Hendaye
C.P
Spain
Catalonian
Seo de Urgel
Barcelona
Valesquillo
Red Cross Donates Turkeys to Unemployed in Toronto
The Canadian Red Cross Society will donate a ton of turkeys to unemployed residents in Toronto for Christmas dinners. Hostels run by the city will provide dinners with cranberries plum pudding and trimmings. About 2 000 unemployed are expected to attend.
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Red Cross
Toronto
C.P
Canadian Red Cross Society
Edmonton Pick Pocket Reported In Downtown
H E Cook a Colinton farmer reported losing a billfold yesterday containing 600 dollars from his hip pocket in downtown Edmonton Police suspect a pickpocket is at work and are investigating the incident.
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Edmonton
C.P
H. E. Cook
Colinton Farmer
Premier Aberhart vows Government House ready for Royal visit
Premier Aberhart pledged today that Government House would be opened decorated and prepared for the Royal visit next May if required He said he is willing to cooperate with citizens of the province to ensure comfort for Their Majesties and to have Government House in suitable condition.
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Edmonton
C.P
Aberhart
Canadian Legion
Government House
Wheat Marketing Inquiry Sees West Shift From Wheat
Canadian press reports Saskatoon minister J G Taggart tells prairie markets conference a broad shift from wheat to livestock and dairy risks Eastern Canada and the national economy. He urges selling more wheat while exploring grassland expansion and substitution of hay and coarse grains for livestock use.
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Winnipeg
Prairies
J. G. Taggart
Saskatchewan
Canada
Taggart
Rum-Runners In Nova Scotia Traffic Arrests
Halifax December 15. Royal Canadian Mounted Police moved against rum running with the arrest of eight Halifax city and county men on charges of conspiracy to defraud the federal government by illegal liquor importation and transport. Fifteen more are named in informations read to the first arraigned magistrate.
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Halifax
C.P
R.C.M.P
Nova Scotia
Halifax City
Vancouver elects Dr J Lyle Telford mayor in 2 year term
Vancouver voters choose Dr J Lyle Telford a Co operative Commonwealth Federation member of the British Columbia legislature as mayor for two years. He led with 16 903 votes over incumbent G C Miller 14 842 while Col Nelson Spencer tallied 8 397 and other candidates trailed.
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Vancouver
U.P
J. Lyle Telford
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
British Columbia
McGill University
G. C. Miller
Chamberlain warns Germany finances could decide war fate
London December 15 Prime Minister Chamberlain told a lunch audience that Britain's vast financial strength could curb German rulers in any future war. He stressed that German statesmen weigh consequences beyond armaments, noting Britain's resources might decide long conflicts and help keep peace. He hinted at a stronger stance toward Nazi leadership after the German ambassador boycotted his speech.
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London
C.P
Chamberlain
Germany
Great Britain
Mr. Chamberlain
Catil 3
Earl Baldwin
Dong Tong Injured Carrying Potatoes in Calgary
A 50 year old Chinese man Dong Tong sustained a concussion and possible skull fracture after falling ten feet down cellar stairs at his home while carrying a sack of potatoes. He was being treated at a local hospital.
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Calgary
C.P
Dong Tong
Goebbels Calls for Colonies Amid Space Concerns
Germanys propaganda minister Goebbels urged colonial expansion while addressing roadworkers on the new superhighway project stating Germany suffers from dense living space and press scrutiny. In Berlin Demands were voiced for Hungarys 600000 Germans needing solutions promoting racial awakening.
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Berlin
Goebbels
Germany
C.p.-Havas
Hungary
Franz Basch
League of Germans of Hungary
Voelkischer Beobachter
Hitler
Chiang shifts to new political program in war effort
Reports from South China say General Chiang Kai-shek has moved to a political military plan aimed at purging defeatist elements and expanding guerrilla operations in occupied areas. The program mirrors tactics used by North China Communists, including farm unions and mass education.
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Keilin
China
Chiang Kai-shek
South China
Kwangsi Province
Chiang
Chungking
North China
Yangtse Valley
Reorganization of Defence Forces In Egypt Plan
The Egyptian Defence Council approved a five year plan costing 88.5 million dollars to expand the army from 18 000 to 100 000 men by 1941 add 1000 aircraft and build 36 ships in British yards within two years.
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Cairo
A.P
Egyptian Defence Council
Egypt
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