Alberta Premier Aberhart extends New Year greetings
Premier William Aberhart pledges Alberta to develop natural resources to the fullest and calls on citizens to hope for better crop conditions and employment in 1989. He expresses pride in being Albertan and part of the Empire as he marks his birthday in Vancouver with family.
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Alberta
Edmonton
C.P
William Aberhart
Vancouver
Aberhart
Social Credit
Eldegt
J. Martin Cooper
Do. A. McNutt
New Year Reflection on Time and Duty at St. Patrick's Church
The passage urges solemn New Year thought on using time as God's gift. It stresses living today, avoiding procrastination, and seeking daily virtue through diligent work and prayer to fulfill one’s part in the world’s great drama.
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Andy
Promising Wheat Varieties Under Trial at Dominion Rust Lab
The Dominion rust research laboratory in Annipes tests promising wheat varieties developed by farm scientists. Early Canadian baking tests show high quality in certain lines and may interest wheat growers in specific regions. A commercial milling and baking test in England, using the Thatche measuring stick, is underway and will be reported later.
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Scientis
Dominioh
Annipes
Phey
Canada
Newman
England
City Employees Honor Mayor Bullivant With Gift
A ceremony at City Hall this morning saw city employees present Mayor Bullivant with a club bag and a case of cigars. The gifts were given by Mr. H. O. Parkes from the City Treasurer's department on behalf of all city staff.
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Bullivant
H.O. Parkes
Temperature Fluctuates as Warm Wave Returns
After a day of swings a north wind faded as a warm south west air mass moved in. By 4 30 am the thermometer hit 26 above zero then fell a few degrees and by noon stood at 25 above. The mild spell is expected to continue for a day or so.
Canadian Club to Hear Rev Silcox on Anti Semitism
The Canadian Club meets Friday January 13 with Rev. Mr. Silcox as speaker. His topic is The Challenge of Anti Semitism to Democracy. He previously addressed the club in South America to praise for his engaging lecture.
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Silcox
South America
Vancouver police probe furnace death of Emiko Yamada
Investigators in Vancouver uncovered a container of oil near a Buddhist shrine in the dining room of the home where 16 year old Emiko Yamada was found dead. Police say the oil, possibly inflammable, may be a clue and have clothing from four Japanese individuals including the girl's father and three renters for examination.
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Vancouver
Emiko Yamada
Europe
Asia
East Indies
United States Rejects Japan Forging a New China Order
The United States told Japan it rejects any new order in China that abandons the open door principle. Ambassador Grew delivered the note to Tokyo, citing U.S. rights in China and denying Japan a sole right to govern areas beyond its sovereignty. Ambassador Nelson Johnson was recalled for a report.
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Washington
C.P
United States
Japan
China
Joseph E. Grew
Tokyo
Asia
Nelson Johnson
Johnson
Clearing house returns for 1937 and 1938 totals
The document lists monthly returns: this month 957,938, last month 1,228,247, and December 1937 870,477. Year totals show 12,080,166 for 1938 and 12,092,715 for 1937.
New Year Outlook From London Businessmen
London traders on New Year Eve express guarded optimism for 1933 amid heavy rains and thawing snow. Rivers rose causing isolated floods in Essex and Norfolk, with several roads waterlogged. Merchants hope home demand sustains a recent recovery and note a need to boost export trade.
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London
C.P
Essex
Norfolk
Alberta defaults on debenture due January first
Alberta government declares no alternative but to default on a million dollar debenture maturing January 1. Treasurer Solon Low says interest payments will continue at reduced rates and coupons may be deposited in a bank if bondholders refuse.
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Edmonton
G.P
Alberta
Solon Low
Postal Holiday Notice for Lobby and Wicket Hours
January 2 designated statutory holiday. Public lobby open 7 a.m. to p.m. Wickets open 8 a.m. to 12 noon. One complete delivery by letter carrier and letter box collections as usual.
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Post Office
Taxes Payable At Par By Year End With Interest Provisions
Tax notice states 1938 taxes payable at par by year end with interest after due date. 1939 taxes accepted from January 3 with interest from payment date. June 15 1939 set as payment date with discounts on arrears and current instalments.
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