Partition of Palestine Studied by Commission on Ground
London January 5 The new technical commission will study the Peel plan for dividing Palestine on the ground The commission headed by Earl Peel examined three areas Arab state two thirds Jewish state one third and a British mandate over Jerusalem Bethlehem Nazareth with a corridor to the sea and continued Haifa Acre and Tiberias The commission may modify boundaries and consider economic questions and voluntary exchanges as it weighs a permanent or temporary mandate and aims at security and minimal Arab and Jewish overlap Continued on Page Five
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Peel
Palestine
Great Britain
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Britain
Haifa
Acre
Tiberia
Zionist Federation of Great Britain
British Commonwealth of Nations
Trans Jordan
McIntyre Ranch Buys Knight Sugar Company Assets
W H McIntyre Ranching Co acquires Knight Sugar Co Ltd with holdings near Kirkcaldy ranch and Bar K2 land in Lonely Valley. McIntyre, a Utah and Southern Alberta rancher, bases in Salt Lake City and traces roots to 1895. The 118000 acre deal surrounds Kirkcaldy area, with mineral rights disputes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Knight Sugar Company Ltd
McIntyre ‘Ranching Company
Svarch
W.H. McIntyre
McIntyre
Salt Lake City
Utah
Alberta
McIntyre Ranch
William H. McIntyre
Knights
Raymond Sigar
Kirkcaldy
Raymond
Knight’s
Lonely Valley
Knight Sugar Company
Alberta Railway and Trugation Company
Wnight Sugar Company
Powell and Unwin Cases on Jan 17
Edmonton's Supreme Court of Alberta will hear appeals January 17 from George F. Powell Government Social Credit adviser and J. H. Unwin M.L.A. for Idson who challenge their defamation convictions. Powell seeks six months jail with possible deportation. Unwin seeks three months. Trials arose from a pamphlet titled Bankers' Tactics alleging wrongdoing by Dominion men.
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Edmonton
Geoge F. Powell
J. H. Unwin
M.L.A
Iidson
Supreme Court of Alberta
Powell
Unwin
Mrr
Justice Ives
Vine
New Revolver and Rifle Club Gains Notice
Great interest surrounds the newly formed Rifle and Revolver Club as memberships sell quickly. Practice and competition shoots are planned before month end at the club ranges in the old Central Garage building on South Railway Street. Tickets available from Constables W McKenzie H Tingley H Watts or Norman White at the Crystal Dairy.
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Rifle and Revolver Club
Central Garage
South Railway St
W. McKenzie
H. Tingley
H. Watts
Norman White
Crystal Dairy
Japan Takes Over Government in China
Shanghai reports say Japanese authorities have assumed all Chinese government functions in Shanghai and other occupied territories as Tokyo seeks control of five North China provinces and the lower Yangtze valley. Chinese accounts mention aircraft dropping bombs on Japanese warships near Wuoilnin and Taiteng, with both sides constrained by Japanese pursuit planes.
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Shanghai
C.P
Ape Atere Geer
China
North China
Yangtze River
Yangtze Chime
Wuoilnin
Taiteng
Subscription opens Jan 10 for new Canadian 50 million loan
Ottawa reports Finance Minister Dunning announcing a $50,000,000 Canadian National Railway bond issue. Four-year 2 percent bonds at 99.25 yield 2.20 percent. 13-year 3 percent bonds at 97 yield 3.26 percent. Bonds guaranteed by the Canadian government. Subscriptions via Bank of Canada and chartered banks or dealers.
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Ottawa
Dunning
Canadian National Railway
Miister
Wees
Rebali
Canadian National Railways
Bank of Canada
Finance
Canada
Canadian Bank of Compiergg
Yukon Territory
Alberta oil output hits all-time high in Turner Valley year
Alberta production rose to an all-time high in 1937 led by Turner Valley. Estimated 1937 output exceeds 2.7 million barrels, vs 1936's 1,041,451 and 1935's 966,528. Through November, total production reached 2,888,098 barrels, with November alone at 326,677 as a proration plan held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Dan
C.P
Alberta
Turner Valley
Provincws Department of Lands and Mines
Calgary People's League to publicize finances at Jan 12 meeting
The Calgary branch of the People's League of Alberta will reveal auditors' statements at a general meeting on January 12. Secretary B C Drew says the documents will be available to all Alberta residents, a move approved by the southern district executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
C.P
People’s League of Alberta
B.C. Drew
People of
Highlights Of 1937 As Viewed By Mr Mackenzie Rotary talk
K C Mackenzie of Alexandra high school spoke to the Rotary Club on Monday about The Highlights Of 1937, presenting a complete summary of world political developments. A motion thanking George Hoover for services to the club and community received enthusiastic endorsement as he departs for Nelson B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. MacKenzie
Rotary Club
K. C. Mackenazie
Alexandra High School
George Hoover
Nelson
B.C
Justice Sutherland Announces Retirement from Supreme Court
Justice George Sutherland notified President Roosevelt he will retire from active service on January 15. The retirement creates a second opportunity for the president to appoint a new member to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
C.P
George Sutherland
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Sutherland
Supreme Court
Tribute to Sir George Perley Across Britain and Canada
Obituaries in London and Toronto mark the death of Sir George Perley. Public figures including Vincent Massey and Arthur Meighen hail his unselfish public service, devotion to duty, and chivalry. He is remembered for steady judgment during crises and long service as Canada’s representative to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir George Perley
United Kingdom
Vincent Massey
Canada
George
Britain
Monkeat
George Perley
C. H. Cahan
Tehan
Toronto
Can
CC. P
Arthur Meighen
Meighen
Sir George
England
Officials Discuss Local Irrigation Plans With Chamber Committee
A Regina meeting of the Chamber of Commerce irrigation committee with J Vallance Ben Rance and W L Jacobson proposed extending the Canada Land and Irrigation Company system to 150 000 acres. They weighed federal provincial control issues and possible working arrangements to secure funding and support from both governments with A H Mitchell and Dr J L Robinson aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Chamber of Comerce
Chamber
J. Vallance
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act Administration
Ben Rance
W. L. Jacobson
Regina
Mr. Russell
Vallance
A. H. Mitchell
M.P
Forced Family To Live As Animals In A Cave
A CLPA search was launched today for 38 year old Mark Silverman accused of forcing his family to live in a cave for four months in San Gaksecl canyon. An insanity warrant was issued as police sought Silverman who allegedly compelled relatives to wear no clothes and foretold the world's end for Christmas Eve.
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Los Angeles
Jan
CLPA
Cave
Armee
Mark Silverman
Dorothy Silverman
Mark
Hisrother
Pint
San Gaksecl Canyon
Silverman
Alberta press act challenged at Supreme Court
A factum for Alberta newspapers argues the Alberta Act to Ensure the Publication of Accurate News infringes federal powers and violates press freedom. Hon. J. L. Ralston contends the measure aims to shape information to favor Social Credit and would restrict national news flow across provinces. The case tests interprovincial rights under the British North America Act.
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Ottawa
Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
Alberta
J. L. Ralston
Contsel
Bowen
Confederation
Social Credit
Halifax
Vancouver
Elf
B.N A
Adjustments Under FCA Aids Alberta Farmers
Alberta farmers gained $5,515,152 in debt principal reductions and $574,195 in interest under the Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act through Dec 31, 1937. The report by Harold Millican shows original debts of $14,749,170 reduced to $9,234,018. In Medicine Hat district 14 cases saw reductions of $26,562 from $86,106 owed, with $3,470 in interest savings.
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Calgary
C.P
Alberta
Harold Millican
Medicine Hat
CP R spends ten millions for new cars
Montreal Jan 5 Canadian Pacific Railway announced a ten million dollar equipment program for freight cars and locomotives. Tenders are invited for 2,000 40 ton steel headed boxcars 200 twin hopper cars 100 000 pounds capacity 200 41four eight inch steel under frame cars 200 46 foot flat cars and 100 low side drop end gondola cars of 160 000 pounds capacity. Ten Hudson locomotives are also called for with a possible later order.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bec
Hudson
Modern Center Road Markers Installed At City Intersections
Traffic safety measures replace old markers at key city crossings including the junctions of North Railway Street with North Sixth Avenue Fourth Street with Fourth Avenue and Fourth Street with Fifth Street. Red glass reflectors on the new markers are more visible to drivers and officials expect reduced accidents and better traffic flow.
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Coad
North Railway
Ein St
Sixth Ave
Fourth St
Fourth Ave
Fourth
Northailway St
Finlay Bridge
Insurgent Advance Presses Forward Amid Snow in Spain
Insurgent forces claim a rapid advance beyond a mile through heavy snow on the Cerda highway west of Teruel and report gains in the Villastar sector. Reports describe waist deep snow and thousands of troops in frozen weather as gunners fire amid cold and inactivity.
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Hendaye
C.P
High Comrand
Cerda
Teruel
Villastar
London
Cada Herad
Spain
Madrid
Lateau
Explosion and Fire Shock Fort William This Morning
Several explosions shattered windows within blocks, wrecking Northern Engineering and adjacent blocks. A boiler explosion is believed to have started the fire. Property loss estimated at 150000 dollars as residents seek shelter in nearby hotels.
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Fort William
C.F
Ink Ieee
Roosevelt budget proposal forecasts large deficit and debt peak
President Roosevelt sent a budget message to Congress projecting a new billion dollar treasury deficit and a peak in public debt for the 1939 fiscal year. It shows a 539 million cut in outlays while defense remains a major factor and military spending exceeds 998 million.
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Washtngton
C.P
Rooseveltt
Congress
Treasury
Lera
Pesi
Defence
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Commission On Ground
Baitain
William Ormsby-Gore
Technical Commission
W.H. Mintyre
THE
Knight Co’y
South
Alta
Powell and Unwin
Japan
Turner Valley Oil Production
People’s League
Privy Council
U.S. Justice
Raoul Dundurand
Ieader
Robert Borden
Pe.r.a
C. of C. Committee
Redcliff-Ronalane
Burns
P.F.R
Valience
P.F.R.A
Chamber of Commerce
Saskatchewan
Federa Eutheries
Factum
F.C.A.A
Cp.r
Iver
Arbor
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