Eden appointment seen as threat to peace in Africa
Italian Fascists claim Eden’s appointment as Foreign Secretary signals greater British opposition to Italian policy and jeopardizes hopes for an early peace in East Africa. A Rome communique reports 5 000 Ethiopians repelled Italian northern forces as London and Paris discuss mutual military aid in case of attack.
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Italy
Rome
C.P
Great Britain
Anthony Eden
Geneva
League of Nations
Eden
Europe
London
O.P
Premier Aberhart defends Social Credit slow rollout in Alberta
Calgary December 28 Premier William Aberhart urged patience as he outlined a six month plan to lay foundations for Social Credit in Alberta. He defended delays in basic dividend payments, warned critics to refrain from whining, and said recall legislation would apply to him as well as opponents.
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Calgary
Social Credit
Alberta
William Aberhart
Prophetic Bible Institute
Aberhart
Howson
Economic tax notice to all municipalities
Official notification mailed to all municipalities indicates the provincial government will tax incomes from and after January 1 next. The letter, signed by the Welfare Minister, is reported in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tcironto
C.P
Ant Rlo
Rej
Lindberghs sail to Britain amid kidnap threats
The Lindberghs, including Col Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife and son Jon, sailed for Britain amid mounting kidnap threats. American sources say the move aims to address safety concerns rather than flee criminals. experts note business ties may drive the trip.
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Englewood
N.J
Colharles A. Lindbergh
Stabiigg
England
Harold G. Hoffman
Hauptmannase
Oldbergh
Avihor
Jon
Times
London
C.P
Charles A. Lindwergh
Trenton
Hauptmann
He Court of Pardons
Col
Mark. Kimberling
Tate Prison
Brooks Motor Car Side Swiped in Irrigation Town
The case stems from a wreck near Brooks yesterday at about 7 p m when Fenwick Brown of Brooks allegedly failed to keep right. Dr Margaret Owen of Edmonton was driving an opposing vehicle. her car sustained a bent front axle and damaged fenders while Browns heavier auto incurred little damage.
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Fenwick ‘Brown
Brooks
R.C.M.P
B.C.M.P
Brown
Margaret Owen
Department ‘of Public Health
Edmonton
Owens
Former Income Tax Commissioner Dies in St Petersbu
Robert W. Breadner aged 70 dies in St Petersburg Florida after 81 years in Canadian government service. He formerly served as Commissioner of Income Tax and Commissioner of Customs and was Deputy Minister of Finance at retirement in April.
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Sit Petersburg
Fra
C.P
Robert Wi. Breadner
Winance
Bank Robbed in Vancouver as Four Escape in Taxi
Four men held up the Royal Bank of Canada branch at Commercial and Graveley streets in Vancouver. They escaped with about $1,000, abandoning the taxi briefly before fleeing. The taxi driver was tied and gagged during the escape.
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Vancouver
B.C
C. P
Royal Bank. of
Canada
Graveley
Siffre
Britain reorganizes army for extended European engagement
London reports a broad army reorganization to strengthen readiness for Europe and the Mediterranean. The plan emphasizes mechanization, mobile divisions, and a tank brigade, with Libyan colony units retained and some brigades kept for further duty.
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London
Aghemo
Europe
Tométouta
Italy
Mediterranean
Shirley Temple Gift For the Quints Arrives in Callander
Shirley Temple sent five life size dolls as a Christmas gift to the Dionne quintuplets in Callander Ontario. The dolls arrived today with wardrobes and were set in the Quints attic among many other presents from across the continent.
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Callander
Ont
C.P
Shirley Temple
Thirteen miners drown when boat capsizes in Guyana river disaster
Georgetown reports 13 miners drowned Sunday after a jammed boat carrying Christmas excursionists from British Guiana goldfields overturned in the Psonay river. Two dozen survivors faced transport upriver to Georgetown as their companions’ deaths left many destitute.
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Georgetown
Guianea
Psnoay
Georgetows
Writing on Stone Damages Canadian Historic Rock
National Museum of Canada officials report vandalism at Writing on Stone near Cortis Alberta Montana line. Pictographs carved 600 years old show horses and cattle. rifle shot damage has created holes in the sandstone cliff. An appeal for protection has been turned down by government officials.
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Calgary
National Museium of Canada
Canada
Harlan I. Smith
the Nation Museum
A. Camnainn
Mnard
Mvatery
Sherra
Milk River
Cortis
Alberta-Montana
Indiana
Massasia
Mr. Smith
Alberta
Wood Gas Auto Fuel Tested by Canadian Lab
Experiments by the Forest Products Laboratory report wood gas as a cheap fuel for autos. A truck equipped with a gas producing box and charcoal burning unit fed wood gas to the engine, with Italy and France noted for prior use and subsidy.
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Apa
Vancouver
Cy P
jLaboratory
Service of
Canada Sfiere
Dominion
Enki
Italyz
France
Spy raid targets British all metal plane at Gravesend
Scotland Yard pursued a dawn intrusion at Gravesend army airfield where a guard was knocked unconscious during an anti spy raid. The suspects sought plans of the new all metal aircraft under construction at the yard. A second intruder fled after the assault and authorities launched a full search.
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London
Gravesend
Scotland Yard
Army Airport
Wip
Boxing Day Holiday Observed with Bank Closures
A provincial government declares December 26 a statutory holiday. Banks and all offices will be closed for Boxing Day.
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Connect
T Willgalsoileep
Bus Plunges Through Open Drawbridge Into Appomattox River
A bus plunged through an open drawbridge on the Appomattox River near Hopewell Virginia yesterday. Fourteen people died as rescuers worked in freezing temperatures and a snowstorm to recover bodies. Bridge attendant Lacy McNair said he heard the crash and watched the bus go down. Investigator Larkin Glazebrook believes the brakes may have frozen, preventing the driver from stopping.
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Hopewell
Lacy McNair
Larkin Glazebrook
State Motor Vehicle Division
Bullets Fly as Police Meet Bandit Suspects
Two men were fatally shot and a boy used as a human shield by a wounded suspect as detectives pursued bandit suspects in a Louisville holdup that left a bartender critically injured. Police returned fire during the confrontation.
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Louisville
C.P
Irvine Nominated in Assiniboia by-election bid
Carlyle Sask December 23 William Irvine former Alberta MP nominated just before nominations closed to contest the Assiniboia by election on January 6 against federal agriculture minister J G Gardiner. Irvine an Independent and former UFA member represented Wakisiwin for years.
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Carlyle, Sask
C.P
William Irvine
Alberta
M.P
Assiniboia
J. G. Gardiner
Irvine
U.F.A
Wiaskiwin
Alberta Receives Another Three Million From Ottawa
Edmonton news reports federal assistance of 3 million dollars allocated to Alberta for agricultural and unemployment relief and to cover the current deficit to year end. Treasury minister Charles Cockroft announced the aid on his return from the East.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Charles
Eden Appointed Foreign Secretary in Britain
London reports Eden the 83 year old minister who helped push sanctions against Italy is named Foreign Secretary succeeding Sir Samuel Hoare. His promotion signals continued strong support for the League of Nations and collective security amid tensions over Italy. Continued on Page Nine.
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London
Anthony Eden
League of Nations
Geneva
Italy
Samuel Hoare
Laval
France
Eden
Britain
Daese
Hunts Accident Claims Life Near Spruce Grove
Edmonton area tragedy as John Wettlaufer, 13, is killed when a shotgun explodes during a Spruce Grove hunting trip. His brother William, 15, loses a hand from the blast. Both youths were attempting to shoot when the discharge occurred.
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HUNT
Spruce
Edmonton
Here
John
Wettlaufer
William
White Christmas Seems Assured as Snow Returns
Snow returns to Medicine Hat driving a midwinter wind. Forecast calls for colder conditions tonight and tomorrow. Local children celebrate the white blanket, hopeful for safer, cleaner traffic on Christmas Eve. Strong entities include Medicine Hat and Christmas.
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Snow
Medicine Hat
Capital Quiet as Minsters Leave For Homes
Ottawa reports a quiet Parliament Hill as Prime Minister Mackenzie plans a quiet Christmas at Laurier House and ministers head home for holidays, with two by elections likely soon. Gardiner in Assiniboia expected to win by acclamation. Duplessis to contest in Prince Edward Island with by election by year end.
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Ottawa
C.P
Parliament Hill
Mackenzie
Laurier
Charles
Prince
Edward
Island
British delegation returns from Canada tariff hearing
London reports the British cotton delegation backed by J Nelson says Canadian opinion favors lower tariffs and Lancashire should benefit if trade improves. They traveled November 20 to present evidence before the Canadian tariff board and arrived via Southampton.
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PYLE
London
c.BeHdvas
Ngland
Canadian Tariff Board
Southampton
J. Nelgon
Lancashire
Too Old to Live in Sofia Police Report
Techepelare police report 110 year old Karailah Karaibrah as attempted suicide with a crabbed tool. Authorities say the aim was poor and the man will continue living.
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Sofia
C. P
Techepelare
Canadian Livestock Market Improvement Seen by 1940
C A Dunbar of Walters and Dunbar in Chicago predicts the U S Canada reciprocal trade pact will not boost Canadian cattlemen immediately but will stimulate breeding in 1936 with full market effects by 1939 or 1940 when calves reach market. He notes U S remains Canada’s main beef buyer and cites drought and AAA limits reducing hog supply as part of the market context. Discussion occurs during a Calgary–Winnipeg tour with Mrs Dunbar.
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U.s.-Canada
United States
U.S
Canada
By.c.a. Dunbar
Chicago
Walters and Dunbar
Calgary
Iran
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