Spies and Money in Insurgent Spain Spark Roundup
London reports say about 1,000 arrests are tied to a broad spy hunt in Nationalist Spain. Insurgent officials claim documents found in Goodman’s valise warned enemies of future operations, while money unaccounted for in the valise is cited as part of an undeclared funds issue.
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London
C.P
Spain
Adittan Jeena
de Fgoodrakin
Brit Bhi
T''S
n’Aebastan
Isaid
Goodman
Ace Franco
Afair
Trade of Mayor’s Chain Hints City Barter Plan
In Victoria a proposal suggests trading Vancouver’s mayoral chain or a loan arrangement with Mayor Eilect Lyle Telford. Mayor Andrew McGarvin jokes Victoria would send a white bearer from Ursus Kersynodel to New York buyers and offer royal swans for Vancouver parks if a swap is accepted. Mrs. Mickie, widow of Judge C J Mickie, dies at Birtle Manitoba.
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Victoria
Andrew McGarvin
Vancouver
Eilect Lyle ‘Telford
MccGavin
Ursus Ker‘synodel
New York
Traffic deaths fall in British Columbia under speed limit
British Columbia reports a 15 percent drop in traffic deaths and 10 percent fewer injuries for January to November 1938. Inspector G A Hoag credits the 30 mile per hour speed limit in towns for part of the decline. Deaths totalled 92 versus 109 the year before. injuries fell from 2 414 to 2 153.
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Victoria
British Columbia
G. A. Hoag
Makeshift electric chair used by man in Chicago death
In Chicago, John Hersh a 39 year old radio technician built a lethal makeshift electric chair. Police Captain Edward Kelly found notes in his workshop saying he was despondent over unrequited love. Wires wrapped around his wrist and ankle connected to a transformer boosting 110 volt to 4000 volts.
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Chicago
John Hersh
Edward Kelly
Hersh
Crazed intruder kills four in Savannah home
In Savannah Georgia yesterday a man with an iron pipe killed J S Tillman 34 his wife Mary Eliza 29 their children Clara Tillman 8 and Leola Tillman 6 as they slept at a one room home. The attacker then killed Tom Chester 42 at a nearby filling station and several vending machines were stolen. Police say motive unknown and hunt for the slayer continues.
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Savannah
J. S. Tillman
Mary Eliza Tillman
Clara Pear ‘Tillman
Leola Tillman
Tom Chester
W. F. Chapman
Tillmans
Chiang Kai-Shek demands aid from democracies or risk Soviet alignment
General Chiang Kai-Shek told British and American ambassadors that China must receive aid or risk turning to Soviet Russia or totalitarian states. He pressed for US export credit and British support to sustain resistance, signaling a showdown with Western democracies. Premier King confirmed a $26 million US exportImport Bank credit would back western industrial development.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Chiang Kai-Shek
United States
Great Britain
China
Chinese Indies
Soviet
Russia
Chiang
Sir Archibald Kerr
Changha
H. H. King
Chungking
Alway
Duchess of Atholl Loses Kinross by Election
In Crieff Scotland on December 22 the Duchess of Atholl was defeated by 1,313 votes in the Kinross and West Perth by election. She ran as an independent opposing the main foreign policy and was defeated by W McNair Snadden, Conservative. Snadden called the result a vote of confidence in Chamberlain's policy. The Duchess, a 15 year Commons member, said Chamberlain's policy risks grave danger.
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Crieff
Scotland
C.P
Duchess of Atholl
Kinross
West Perth
House of Eanto
Receai
W. McNair Snadden
Boleyre
Chamberlain
Snadden
Commons
Memorial Fund Praise For Rapid Community Support
The notice commends the prompt forwarding of Memorial Fund contributions to The News office. It highlights how quickly giving moved to aid the city after Monday's sad disaster and reflects the community spirit sparked by the tragedy.
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Citena
Xmas Sales Slow In North As Miners Head South
Atlin British Columbia December 21 Canadian press miners earned good money in summer so many left town for the holidays causing Christmas business to be the slowest in years in this northern community.
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South
Atlin
B.C
U S. Refuses to Apologize for Ickes Speech
Berlin protests over Interior Secretary Ickes remarks at a Zionist Society of Cleveland event were dismissed by Acting State Secretary Welles. Washington rejected Germany’s demand for an official apology, citing German press and officials attacking American leaders.
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Berlin
C.P
United States
Ickes
Zionist Society of
Cleveland
Washington
Welles
Germany
Wilson
Roosevelt
Ghost Lights Baffle Canadian Prairies Sparks National Interest
In Alberta and Saskatchewan visible blue lights along the prairie, likened to night mirages, draw renewed gossip. Residents suspect car headlamps or atmospheric reflections. a single steady bluish flare near Frank Podalski’s former home remains a noted mystery, seen near Mayflower school and across the Vegreville area between here and Bruce.
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Vegreville
Altai
C. P
Here
Esterhazy
Sask
Edmonton
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg University
Frank Podalski
Mayflower School
Verreville
Sanontee
Bruce
Eden May Be In New Cabinet Shake Up
London reports on a cabinet reshuffle early next year with Anthony Eden’s name dominant. Political commentators say Eden and Prime Minister Chamberlain differed, leading to Eden’s resignation as Foreign Secretary, and he may rejoin a major post or become Dominions Secretary.
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Eden
London
C.P
Anthony Eden
Prime Chamberlain
Perot
Acreage bonus urged for Western wheat growers
Ottawa voices support for an acreage bonus next year to aid grain farmers rather than maintaining a minimum wheat price. Dr. Thomas Donnelly argues the 80 cent minimum price mostly benefits large crops while harming those with little or no yield. He suggests applying a 50 cent per acre bonus to wheat or all cultivated land, and notes current millers pay world prices for flour and the treasury bears the difference.
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Ottawa
C.P
Dominion
Western Canada
Thomas Donnelly
Lib
Wood Mountain
Sask
Donnelly
Wheat Board
Dr. Donnelly
Canada
Dominion S
Bureau of Statistics
Federal Treasury
Argentina Throws a Monkey Wrench Into Parley
In Lima on December 22 Argentina rejected a Pan American conference draft seen as a military alliance. Isidoro Ruiz Moreno stated President Roberto Ortiz instructed that the draft was unacceptable. Hull Fran co and Concha had helped perfect the text.
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Lima
Peru
A.P
Argentista
Ara Ae Ieee
Isidoro Ruiz Moreno
Roberto Ortiz
Argentina
Cordell Hull
United States
Afranio Mello Franco
Carlos Concha
Memel Ferocity Fails to Draw Interference From Germany
Prime Minister Chamberlain said Hitler would be glad to keep Memel under Lithuanian control if the 1924 convention is observed. Memel Germans shouted for a return to the Reich after the December 11 vote. Lithuania’s new foreign minister plans a January visit to Hitler. Sir Samuel Hoare warned any attempt to force German nationals in Britain into the Nazi Workers Front would be punishable.
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London
C.P
Chamberlain
House *’ Commons
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Memel
Lithuania
Samuel Hoare
Britain
German Workers Front
Samuel
Bank Clearings Signal Holiday Business Uptick
The clearing house reports improved business this week with total clearings of 218,401 dollars, up from 184,700 the previous week and about 7,600 less than the same period last year. The rise is attributed to Christmas trade.
Cypress and Tilley East Trustee Elections
Ballots and election forms go to remaining subdivisions. Cypress No. 4 holds elections January 10 in sub divisions 3 and 4. On the same date, Tilley East No. 5 elections occur in sub-divisions 1 and 5.
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Cypress
Tilley East
Chinook Likely After Strong Southwest Wind In Lethbridge
A brisk southwest wind blew in Lethbridge with noon temperatures around 34 above while a southwest wind and 24 above were noted elsewhere. An outlook points to a chinook as colder air moved in last night reaching 8 below at 6 30 this morning.
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Lethbridge
Turner Valley Oil Commission Adjourns After Hearing Key Evidence
The McGillivray oil commission in Calgary adjourned until January 9 after hearing testimony from Royalite, British American Oil, and Gas and Oil Products officials on Turner Valley reserves and pipeline operations. Witnesses discussed refinery plans, field life estimates, and potential price implications for gasoline.
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Calgary
C.P
McGillivray Oil Commission
Royalite Oil Company
Turner Valey
A. A. McGillivray
Commission
G. 4. Watt
British American Oil Company
T Urner Valey
Uiat
Alberta
Turner Valley
R. B. Boatright
Houston
Texas
United States Petroleum and Natural Engineer
T. A. Link
Royalite
Stanley Davies
British American Company
Gas and Oil Company
G. Coultis
Justice .McGillivray
Coultis
Canadian workers to learn aircraft build in Britain
About 50 skilled Canadian craftsmen will travel to England to train under Lewis Ord on Handley Page Hampden bomber production. Ord, 57, will return to Canada to head Canadian associate aircraft limited as it plans bomber manufacture for Britain, saying Canadian labor has strong potential for mass production.
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Jack Brayley
Canadian Press
London
Atlantic
Lewis Ord
Canada
Royal Air Force
Britain
Canadian Associated Aircraft Limited
Canadian Aircraft Builders
England
Ord
Air Ministry
Great Britain
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Killean School
Weyburn
U.S
Temp
Fignty
Cypress and Tilley East
Trustee Elections
Jack Canuck
Old Country
Prince Albert
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