German stance on aid neivire memo and Hitler armament plan
Berlin reserved its attitude on the aid neivire memo from the French ambassador to Hitler as a rejection of arms demands. Berlin hinted at a German armament program including a 300000 man army while Britain sought to soften France's stance to avoid a Franco German rupture. An imperial meeting in Rome was set as Sir John Simon meets Mussolini for disarmament talks.
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Britain
Sir John Simon
Mussolini
Rome
Berlin
Great Britain
France
Hitler
John Simon
Duffy Wins First Round in Incitement Charge
General Owen O'Duffy, co leader of United Ireland, wins the first round in his battle against the incitement to kill President Ramon de Vaterd. A military tribunal must obey a high court order restricting further proceedings, as Justice Byrne cites lack of tribunal jurisdiction.
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Owen O'Duffy
United Ireland Party
Ramon de Vaterd
Byrne
No Additional Money For Canadian Navy Or Militia
Canada contemplates no naval program for 1934 and will not expand defence forces. The four destroyers and three other ships remain the core Navy, with replacement plans limited to the Air Force. Earlier ideas to lay up minesweepers and build Valerian class ships were halted by the depression, leaving 17 year old craft in service. Hamilton reduces its debt by two million dollars.
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Canada
Dominion
Canadian ‘Air Force
Defence Department
Iit
Roosevelt to Deliver First Annual Message in Person
President Roosevelt informed Congressional leaders that he will deliver his first annual message to Congress in person the next day. The report notes expectations that he may gain power to make reciprocal tariff treaties without Senate ratification and that the St Lawrence waterway treaty with Canada could receive early Senate consideration.
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Roosevelt
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Congress
Coolidge
Senate
St. Lawrence Waterways
Canada
Bandits Shoot two in Lynn robbery at Paramount Theatre
In Lynn Massachusetts a gun battle occurs as three bandits rob the Paramount Theatre of 200 dollars. One assailant Fred Sumner a bill poster is killed after failing to respond to robbers orders. Prince George will visit the Rhodesias after his January South Africa trip.
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Jan
Candia Press
Paramount Theatre
Fred Sumner
Prince George
Rhodesias
South Africa
King’s New Year Message to London Citizens
The King expresses happiness to face the New Year with growing confidence and cheerful hearts in a message to the Lord Mayor of London. He asks the Lord Mayor to convey thanks to the citizens for their loyal New Year’s note and greetings to the Queen and the royal family.
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London
Balloon Flight Aims for Unprecedented Stratosphere Height
Major Chester L Fordney and Lieutenant Commander T G Settle discuss plans for a high altitude stratosphere flight. Two new world records are cited as potential sponsors seek to push the ascent beyond previously claimed limits. The report notes efforts by Marine Corps and Navy officials amid early January developments.
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Marine C Corps
Ana
T. G. Settle
United States ‘Navy
Oes
Germany Aims for Peace and Harmony in 1933
At a New Year reception in Berlin, Adolf Hitler told President von Hindenburg the nation meets a turning point seeking peace with honor. Von Hindenburg spoke of spiritual regeneration and Germany’s return to equality to restore fruitful cooperation with other governments.
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Adolftler
Pau von Hinanburg
Presinter
Téim
Germany
von Hindersburg
Beaten To Death in Halifax Ward Detail
Arthur Singer, 17, Ward of the City Home, was beaten to death by a violent patient who broke from his cell and struck him with an iron bar. The 40-year-old assailant, Alfred J. Milliard, passed four sleeping patients before the attack. Motive remains unexplained. Authorities withheld names pending confirmation.
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N.S
Jaf
Arthur Singer
Alfred J. Milliard
Alberta-Easterly Winds Bring Clouds and Light Snow
The forecast calls for easterly winds across Alberta with cloudy skies and a slight drop in temperature. Light snow is likely in some areas, with only modest accumulation anticipated.
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Alberta
Thieves posing as detectives steal Steinberg safe
London January 2 reports three men claiming to be detectives from Scotland Yard robbed Abraham Steinberg’s home while he and his wife were away. They used papers to persuade a maid and carried off a safe containing about 900 cash and jewelry worth 4500 total. one thief wore a chauffeur cap. Mrs Steinberg said a closed car delivered the trio and the safe was kept in the bedroom. Stores will stay open all day Wednesday.
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Scotland Yard
Rome
Abraham Steinberg
Lydford Read
Willestien
Rotary luncheon welcomes city leaders and honors service
A noon Rotary Club meeting at the Assiniboia Hotel honored incoming and outgoing officials from Medicine Hat and the school board. President W A Church voiced Rotary support for public ventures while Mayor Buhivant and council members received hearty greetings.
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Oliver Boyd
Billivant
Kellogg Co President Hails 1934 Growth Plans
W K Kellogg president greets Kellogg Sales Organization abroad from St Petersburg to Mexico City, noting 1934 was exceptionally good and forecasts better conditions as advertising and promotional spending rise. He cites more hiring and higher business activity across the company.
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England
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Mexico City
Mexico
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Evanglical Church Fire Destroys Didsbury Church Sunday
Fire at Didsbury’s Evangelical church Sunday afternoon leveled the building after heroic efforts by Chief Matt Koffman in subzero weather. Firemen saved the parsonage and other structures despite repeated flare ups and a shifting wind. Insurance coverage stood at 3500 with 500 for contents. Rev H J Woods leads the parish. Joe Martin K Paulsen dies after being struck by a tree near Willow Valley, Dawson Creek.
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Shre
Matt Koffman
Koffinati
Calgary Fire Department
Calgary
Martin K. Paulsen
Willow Valley
Dawson Creek
B.C
Canadians Honored With New Year Knighthoods
Two Canadians receive high royal honors in the New Year list. Lyman P Duff becomes Knight Grand Cross of St Michael and St George, and Joseph Matthias Tellier is named Knight Bachelor. A broad roster lists Companions and Order of the British Empire recipients across public welfare and health roles in Canada and Quebec.
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Lyman -P. -Dufe
Supreme Court
Joseph Matthias Tellier
Quebec Court of King’s Bench
Quebec
Order of St. Michael and St. George
Sir
Lyman P
He H. Rowatt
Interior
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Keen MacMurchy
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V. Rayside
Hamilton General Hospital
Smellie
Victorian Order of Nurses of Canada
Bennett Seeks World Peace in New Years Address
Ottawa reports Prime Minister R B Bennett delivering a New Year greeting urging world peace. He notes a determined will for peace but warns of opposing forces that threaten realization. He cites Canadian sacrifices as inspiration for today and tomorrow and references civilization overcoming economic catastrophe.
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R. B. Bennett
Canada
Bennett
Emden Bell Found Buried Near Melbourne Park
A cable from Sydney to The New York Times reports the bell from the German cruiser Emden, stolen from the Sydney War Museum in April, has been found buried in a Melbourne park. The bell is described as a priceless relic and a symbol of Australia’s first sea fight.
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Sydney
Australia
Times Today
Melbourne
Death of Dr Perry Doolittle Former president of Canadian Automobile Association
Toronto reports the death of Dr Perry E Doolittle at 72 after a brief illness. A pioneer cyclist and motor advocate born in Aylmer Ontario he led the Canadian Automobile Association since 1920 and helped shape the early trans Canada highway effort.
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Perry E. Doolittle
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Ont
Canadian’ Automobile ‘Association
British Empire
England
Dr.Doolittle
Hejmofe
Maeland
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