Very Lucid Exposition of Social Credit by R Turner
A large Moose Hall audience, in Bow Island, heard R Turner BSc, Bow Island high school vice principal, detail Social Credit concepts. He argued banks create money to collect interest, warned of scarcity, and explained how today’s laws fail to fit modern economics. The talk featured brief remarks by chairman Adam Zeigler and musical preludes before and after the address.
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R. Turner
Moose Hall
Bow Island
Alberta
Social Credit
Turner
Adam KE. Zeigler
T. Mair
Miss Kelly
Mr. R. Turner
Mr. Turner
Calgary gas tragedy claims third victim
Third victim, Mrs. Thos. S. Wheatley, died in hospital after being rescued from a gas-filled Calgary cottage. Her 44 year old husband and his friend Thos. Hall were already dead when police retrieved Mrs. Wheatley and Mary Kennedy. Miss Kennedy’s condition improved today as monoxide fumes from a dis connected furnace vent pipe caused the deaths.
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Calgary
Thos. S. Wheatley
Thos. Hall
Freighter Langleecrag adrift after propeller loss west of Seattle
Freighter Langleecrag, 37 crew, lost its propeller in heavy seas about 180 miles west of Seattle. It asked for aid as another British freighter Langleebrook responded will head to assist. No further word from either ship by nightfall.
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Seattle
A.P
Langleecrag
Langleebrook
Vancouver
B.C
Muroran
Japan
Settlement of North Manchurian Railway payments near
Tokyo reports the sale of the North Manchurian Railway to Manchukuo by Soviet Russia near settlement. The Soviet government reportedly withdraws demand for Japan to guarantee payments and will accept Japanese guarantees of Manchukuoan observance of the terms.
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Tokyo
C.p.havas
Manchukuo
Russia
Japan
Repercussions of Hueys Administration Laton Rouge Oil Layoffs
In Laton Rouge Standard Oil of Louisiana began an orderly lay off as plans to curtail Louisiana operations due to Huey Longs five cent per barrel tax take effect. An 800 firings were reported from a plant that normally employs about 3,000. In New Orleans Huey Long condemned the Baton Rouge unit for discharging men to swindle pensions before his law becomes effective June 9.
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Laton Rouge
Standard Oil Company of Louisiana
Louisiana
Huey Long
New Orleans
A.P
Huey P. Long
Standard Oil Company of
Baton Rouge
Helt
Long
Standard Oil Company
Manslaughter charge for CNR brakeman in Mundus wreck
Crown Attorney Ballard ordered to charge Howard Lynch, CNR forward brakeman, with manslaughter over the Mundus Christmas wreck that killed 15. Coroner’s jury held Lynch responsible as inquest tests showed Phelps failed to open the siding switch and Lynch may have misjudged the train’s position.
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Toronto
C.P
W. G. Ballard
Hamilton
Howard Lynch
Canadian National Railway
A. W. Roebuck
Lynch
Hamilton Assizes
Cameron
Quakes In Turkey Again Shake Istanbul and Surroundings
Three prolonged earth shocks rocked Turkey today following tremors yesterday. Initial reports indicate only minor damages but widespread alarm with thousands rushing into streets. Neighboring countries felt the temblors and property damage was reported, though no loss of life was recorded.
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Istanbul
C.P
Turkey
Four Implicated In Lindbergh Case
Edward 3 Reilly the defense attorney says four persons will be named in Flemington New Jersey court next Thursday for the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. He says two men and two women will be charged and that Bruno Hauptmann will not be among them. He also denies implicating Betty Gow or suggesting the recovered body is not that of the Lindbergh infant.
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New York
C.P
Edward 3. Reilly
Richard Hea
Flemington
N.J
Lindbergh
Reilly
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Betty Gow
Saskatchewan Stock Growers Meet To Plan Marketing Scheme
Representatives from all Saskatchewan livestock associations join the Saskatchewan Co operative Livestock Producers Limited to craft a marketing plan under the Natural Products Marketing Act. A 15 member committee will coordinate with Alberta and Manitoba to form a Prairie provinces scheme, submitted to Saskatchewan producers.
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Regina
C.P
Livestock Associations of
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Co-operative Livestock Producers Limited
Natural Products Marketing Act
Parliament
Saskatchewan Stock Growers’ Association
Saskatchewan Livestock Producers, Limited
ITESS
Alberta
Manitoba
Prairie
University of Alberta Bar on Staff Political Activity Adopted
Edmonton Jan 5 The board of governors by a majority vote adopted Dr R C Wallace’s recommendation that full time staff may not participate in provincial political activities or seek federal seats but may engage in Dominion politics. Part time staff must disclose that university ties are incidental and professional duties are independent. Elmer E Roper objected and planned public disclosure.
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Edmonton
University _ Alberta
Hriday
R. C. Wallace
U. of A
Wallace
W. H. Alexander
C.C.F
West Edmonton Dominion
Elmer E. Roper
Board of Governors
Malaria Death Toll Rises Fast in Ceylon District
In Colombo Ceylon, nearly 3,000 deaths from malaria reported in a single district around Galle, with about 250,000 infections. The report notes the disease spreading and a high death rate among women and children.
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Colombo
Ceylon
C.P
Indian Ocean
Kegalle
Bennett Promises Broad Reform Agenda for Canada
Prime Minister R B Bennett outlined a reform package including contributory unemployment insurance an old age pension health sickness and accident insurance amended income tax laws a minimum wage and maximum hours of work plus further farm support measures. He pledged to move forward carefully on a general reform program stressing the system’s faults and the need to end exploitation of labor and unequal wealth distribution.
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Ottawa
C.P
R. B. Bennett
Canada
Bennett
Frith
Roosevelt address stirs praise with cautious critics
Washington reports an enthusiastic yet guarded reception to President Roosevelt’s joint session speech proposing a broad public works program to employ 3.5 million, stressing security for jobs the aged and home with a new economic order. Critics warn of overreach while Wall Street shows uneven prices.
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Washington
Cecil
Dickson
A.P
Roosevelt
United States Congress
Hired Man Is Charged With Murder in Farm Killing
Vegreville Jan 5 John Skrut hired man on the Smoliak farm was held on a definite murder charge by the RCMP after giving a detailed statement. Mrs Smoliak wife of the murdered man was detained overnight for questioning and is still held with no definite charge.
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Myriam
R.C.M.P
John Skrut
Vegreville
C.P
Smoliak
Britain to unveil broad Empire economic development plan
The Daily Herald reports Britain will announce a large Empire wide economic development program after May 6 silver jubilee. The plan funds low rate loans for public relief works to aid British industry, contingent on use for approved projects across dominions and colonies.
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London
C.P
Great Britain
Daily Herald
Herald
George
Question of Domestics In Hauptmann Trial
In Flemington New Jersey on January 4 AP report on Col. Lindbergh cross examination by defense attorney Reilly. Questions about contacts with the child reveal the household staff relatives and Englewood schoolmates. Details include a double extension ladder, unlocked garage, and the butler's access. Violet Sharpe and Mrs. Whateley figure in testimony. Gow's reactions to the discovery of the kidnapping noted. No fingerprints found on the ransom note or nursery window.
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Flemington
N.J
A.P
Col. Lindbergh
Reilly
Englewood
Lindbergh
Morrow Estate
Violet Sharpe
Morrow
States
Whateley
Miss Gow
Sweilly
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Winnipegree Press
Huey Longs
Standard Oil Co
C.N.R
Charles Phelps
Phelps
Stock Growers of
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Fern
Winnipeg
Brandon
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Victoria
Ontario
Ottawa Valley
Mr. Bennett
Britain
Dominions
Monarchs
Bellevue
Crows Nest
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