Hitler Aims for German Hegemony East of the Rhine
Berlin reports Chancellor Hitler has taken a further step toward dominating Europe east of the Rhine by meeting Polish Foreign Minister Beck at Oberhalbberg. Observers say Poland may resist but Nazi aims cover north central and southern Europe. A German editor hints at appeasement moves and cites Versailles-era realignments.
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Berlin
C.P
Hitler
Europe
Rhine
Joseph Beck
Oberhalberg
Beck
Poland
France
Britain
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Fuehrer
Saarbrucken
Armed Robbers Hit Pinhorn Farm Near Whiltia
Two armed men visited Pinhorn Farm near the international boundary south of Whiltia on a Wednesday night. They bound a hired man in the bunkhouse and forced Mr and Mrs Hall to reveal where $100 in cash was hidden. Police, aided by Manyberry R. M.P., seek suspects. victims gave descriptions after the incident.
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Pinhorn
Whiltia
P. Hall
Manyberry
Canada urged to admit limited European refugees
The All-Canadian Congress of Labor urged Ottawa to open doors to a limited number of European refugees as a moral obligation after the Munich agreement. The memorandum argued that even if needed to support the immigrants, costs to the national exchequer would be infinitesimal compared with cost of war.
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Ottawa
G.P
Canada
All-Canadian Congress of Labor
Dominion
Keven
Mermorandum
Sparse City Market Amid Light Demand
The market saw almost no activity with only three or four families visiting from nearby areas. A limited number of eggs sold for 35 cents per dozen and a few chickens went for 60 cents each.
Vancouver Motorists Warned With Skull Flag Plan
The Vancouver Automobile Club will raise a black flag bearing a skull and crossbones and a number as a reminder to motorists to drive carefully in 1989. The flag’s number equals the count of people killed in traffic crashes.
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Vancouver
Vancouver Automobile Cli
Congress Reasserts Focus On Unity And Poverty Eradication
The Congress restates its view that the nation faces two major problems: national unity and abolishing poverty. It condemns governments holding refugees for ransom and reiterates its commitment to addressing these issues amid ongoing political discourse.
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Congress
Roosevelt Speech Praised Across Britain by Leaders
British leaders from Prime Minister Chamberlain to David Lloyd George Clement Attlee Alfred Duff Cooper and Sir Percy Harris hailed President Roosevelts address before the U S Congress as a rallying call for democracy and liberty. They framed it as a warning to Fascists and a push for economic reconstruction to defeat poverty.
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London
A.P
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
United States Congress
David Lloyd George
Lloyd George
Wales
House of Commons
America
Europe
Alfred Duff Cooper
the Admiralty
Percy Harris
Signor
Mussolini
Rome
Two Men Face Theft Charges And Burglary
Edmonton men James Hamilton aged 43 and Thomas Given aged 19 were arrested after a shoplifting report from Askew's clothing store. Police found a large quantity of new clothes in their car and Hamilton and Given faced two theft charges and one breaking and entering charge. The case was adjourned until Monday afternoon.
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James Hamilton
Thomas Given
Edmonton
Askew
George McIntosh
James Cairney
Hamilton
Given
Taxes Should Not Overburden Industry
Brantford Ontario January 6 Canadian Manufacturers' Association president W D Black told the Brantford Board of Trade that industry must not be overburdened by taxes and regulations as Canada seeks to grow employment. He urged tariffs not be lowered to invite foreign competition and said policy should favor goods made in Canada. He described businessmen as special victims of taxation and warned against overtaxation hindering trade expansion.
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von Ribbentrop
Paris
Alsace-Lorraine
United States
Politisch-Diplomatische Korrespondenz
Foreign Office
Roosevelt
Politische Diplomatische Korrespondenz
Germany
Brantford
Ont
Canada
Dominion
W. D. Black
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Brantford Board of Trade
Hamilton
Alberta unemployment total hits 7332 with men leading
Alberta's registered unemployed totalled 7 332 on Saturday per Alberta employment service figures released yesterday. Of these 6 740 were men and 592 women. Last week the total was 8 210 with Edmonton listing 2 908 men and 323 women and Calgary 2 937 men and 174 women.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Alberta Employment Service
Calgary
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Daumheller
Loyalists Launch Major Offensive in Spain
Spanish government troops opened a major offensive in Estrema dura and captured Valsequillo to ease insurgent pressure in Catalonia. The operation extended into Mano de Hierro district and threatened the insurgent line across central and western Cordoba province.
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Hendaye
C.P
Estremadura
Valsequillo
Catalonia
Mano de Hierro
Cordoba
Boat Capsized. Three Japanese Drowned Near Stave Lake
In Mission British Columbia on New Year’s Day a flat bottom boat carrying three Japanese men swamped on the Stave river. Police search for bodies along the swollen water. One deceased was believed to be G Shinihara a shingle bolt contractor. two others possibly named Yamonato and Anoco. Witnesses from the riverbank said the boat capsized while crossing the swift water.
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Fraser Valley
Yamonato
Anoco
Shinihara
Stave River
Britain must prepare strong defense against aggression
Winston Churchill argues in the New Statesman that passive defence is insubstantial and urges a vigorous stand with a large territorial force. He favors universal military service by democratic lottery and rejects substitutes, while proposing controls to prevent war profiteering by preserving business equality during conflicts.
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London
Cp-Havas
Great Britain
Winston Churchill
The
New Statesman
Independent
Conflicting reports on battle near Munkacs heightens tensions
A border dispatch claims a truce near Munkacs but notes tense conditions after a clash that allegedly left fourteen dead. Hungary accuses Czech forces of bombardment while Prague cites exaggerated Hungarian reports. Carpatho Ukraine denies Czech attacks near Oroszpeg and accuses Hungarian terrorists.
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Budapest
C.P
Munkacs
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Hust
C. P
Carpatho- Ukraine
Oroszpeg
Carpatho-Ukraine
Sterling Faces Speculative Pressure Amid Banking Requests
London reports the treasury asked banks and bullion firms to halt speculative gold and currency operations. The pound traded near historic lows, rebounded briefly, then fell again as traders faced possible new restrictions under the tripartite agreement with France and the United States.
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London
Treasury
United States
France
Great Britain
British Exchange Dqualization Fund
Daladier Ends Tunisia Tour With affirming Unity
Premier Edouard Daladier wrapped up his African defence tour in Sousse Tunisia receiving loyalty pledges from native chieftains as locals hailed France. In Sfax the Bey of Tunis envoy offered a silver dive ranch symbolizing Tunisia's union with France, while Daladier urged unity and peace.
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Sousse
Tunisia
Edouard Daladier
France
Tunisian
Cuaid
Tunis
St. Tevere
Daladier
Greek liner Tonis Chandris Repairs Steer Gear At Sea
Lloyds agent in Tangier reports the Greek starship Tonis Chandris has repaired its steering gear and does not require assistance. The vessel is off Spain's western coast after sending the message yesterday.
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Tangier
Morocco
Lloyd’s
Tonis Chandris
Spain
Chamberlain to Press Daladier on Spanish Troop Withdrawal
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain plans talks with Premier Daladier after a special Cabinet meeting. He aims to urge Mussolini to withdraw Italian troops from Spain and to improve French Italian relations. He will stop in Paris before heading to Rome next Tuesday.
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London
C.P
Chamberlain
Mussolini
Spain
France
Rome
Paris
Premier
Daladier
Ole
Efr
Nations Will Gather Smoke Pipe of Peace in 1939
Vintage 107 year old Alice Billy of Williams Lake British Columbia predicts for 1939 a world gathering and a peace pipe with treachery in hearts. She foresees a visit by the Great White Father to Canada and says two famous men will die that year. She speaks in visions and offers to name dates for a tobacco plug.
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Williams Lake
B.C
Alice Billy
Canada
Alice
Single Unemployed From B. C. Headed to Alberta Today
Edmonton dispatch reports a group of single unemployed men from British Columbia are expected to reach Alberta today under a bilateral agreement recognizing them as former Alberta residents. The Vancouver word said 39 men were to be returned, though exact numbers in the Alberta-bound party were not confirmed.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
British Columbia
Vancouver
W. W. Cress
Report on Bren Gun Contract to Be Tabled Jan 13
Ottawa reports Justice H. H. Davis will publish his inquiry on the Bren gun contract when the House of Commons meets Friday January 13. Prime Minister Mackenzie King says the report will be released then and has not been publicly seen by anyone else. The inquiry examined the 4000 Bren guns contract with John Inglis Company of Toronto on a 10 percent cost plus basis and related dealings with Defence Minister Mackenzie King and officials.
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Justice Davis
House
Ottawa
C.P
H. H. Davis
Supreme Court of Canada
House of Commons
Mackenzie King
Toronto
King
Termé
George Drew
Ontario
Maclean's Magazine
John Inglis Company. Limited
British War Office
EB. Hahn
Inglig, Company
Defence
Jay. Deaekenzie
Mantae
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