Hore-Belisha Resigns Amid Cabinet Turmoil in Britain
A London crowd and Canadian soldiers on leave observed Mr. Hore-Belisha arriving at the war office for his final day. Rumors of his cabinet resignation swirled as Prime Minister Chamberlain pressed him to accept the presidency of the Board of Trade, noting there is prejudice against him despite praise for his service.
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U S Protest A Mock Meeting Over Atlantic Diversions
London reports a proposed British reply to U S protests about diverting American ships to British ports for examination. A neutral rights based contraband station, if adopted, could shift operations to waters near the Atlantic. The Manhattan remained at Gibraltar after a manifest review and possible contraband findings.
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US officials arrive to discuss St. Lawrence Waterways treaty
Three United States representatives reached Ottawa to discuss a treaty on the St. Lawrence Waterways project. They plan to open formal discussions tomorrow morning with Canadian officials.
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Bomb explodes in Londonderry injuring none
A traffic explosion rocked Londonderry in Northern Ireland on a January night. The blast damaged the headquarters of the idler special constabulary and shattered windows along the front of a nearby building but caused no injuries.
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Knights of Columbus drive reaches goal in Edmerton
The Canadian Army Huts Campaign sponsored by Knights of Columbus in Edmerton exceeded its $4,060 objective and is expected to reach $5,000 as late receipts come in.
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Claims to Be First White Child Born In Medicine Hat
M. H. Burrows of Haileybury Ontario is visiting Toronto. He says his initials stand for Medicine Hat and believes he was the first white child born in the Alberta city, a fact his parents commemorated by naming him after the settlement.
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Canadian Parliament to Open Amid Economic Retrenchment
Ottawa plans for measures to ease postwar unemployment as Parliament opens January 25. Prime Minister Mackenzie King aims to insure against job loss while wartime controls ease, with Conservative, Social Credit and Cooperative Commonwealth Federation parties to propose peace-time reforms. Senate vacancies of 12 expected before session begins.
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Howe outlines War Supply Board orders and two-front war
Ottawa reports Hon. C. D. Howe says War Supply Board orders total about 65 million dollars plus 25 million for rail equipment. He notes 45,000 workers produced the current output and discusses plans to supply 4,000 planes for the British Commonwealth air training plan. He stresses Canada must wage two-front war at sea and at home with sweeping authority to manage contracts and facilities.
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Honor Conferred On Tweedsmuir By Explorers
The Explorers Club in New York awarded Lord Tweedsmuir Patron of Exploration at its 36th annual dinner. Canadian minister Hon. Loring Christie accepted the scroll on his behalf as president Vilhjalmur Stefansson praised Tweedsmuir and explorers for supporting discovery. Sir Hubert Wilkins received the Explorers Club medal for Arctic feats.
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David Buchan
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Wm. Cousins Celebrates 84th Birthday in Medicine Hat
A large group of friends honored William Cousins on his 84th birthday. Born January 4, 1850 in Landen Louisiana he came to Medicine Hat in 1882 and helped develop the town. He served as mayor and on numerous civic boards during his 58 years of residence.
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Italy Hungary confer on Balkan defense pact talks
Rome and Budapest discussed a potential Hungaro Italian military alliance aimed at defending the Balkans from invasion by Germany or Russia. Officials signaled no formal agreement yet while Csaky cut short his Italian trip to report to Budapest.
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Junior Board of Trade Anniversary Dinner Rally
The Junior Board of Trade observes its third anniversary with a Wednesday dinner at the Assiniboia hotel beginning at 6 30 p m Special invitations go to citizens who helped inaugurate the club early in 1937 The meeting will feature a rally night with a general gathering after the dinner and business session.
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Soissons Battle Opens As Allied Forces Advance In 1915
Canadian Press report from January 1915 notes the Battle of Soissons begins with British and French troops advancing against German lines commanded by General von Kluk. It also mentions Russian successes in Bukowina.
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Finns Annihilate Russian Division in North Finland
An army communique reports Finnish forces destroyed the 44th Russian division near Suomussalmi in northern Finland killing thousands and taking more than 1000 prisoners. The clash produced large arms and matériel losses including 43 tanks with neutral experts estimating 15,000 to 17,000 men in a division.
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Value Of Agricultural Production In Canada Over A Billion
Ottawa date lines report the Dominion Bureau of Statistics preliminary 1939 estimate of Canada's gross agricultural production at 133,543,009 dollars, rising from 1938 and marking the highest total since 1920. Field crops lead with 635,764,000 dollars, livestock 150,600,000, wool 2,050,000, with notable gains over 1938.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics Agricultural Branch
Canada
China plans central government for occupied China towns
The cabinet approved a program to establish a central government for 71 Japanese occupied Chinese territories. Wang Ching-wei would serve as premier.
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China
Wang Chingwei
Belfast bread workers strike halts Northern Ireland baking
More than 1,000 workers walked out in Belfast on January 8 rejecting a four shilling weekly rise and demanding 75 shillings, effectively stopping the baking industry in Northern Ireland. The dispute centers on wage increases and could affect supplies.
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Navy censorship abolishment foreshadowed by Osborne exit
London January 8. Vice Admiral C V Osborne resigns as director of the censorship division amid cabinet reorganization. Sir John Leith becomes information minister. Leslie Hore Belisha resigns as war secretary. Opposition presses for early parliament debate as Chamberlain hints at fuller account at Mansion House speech.
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Chamberlain
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Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes Closed During War
The Irish hospitals sweepstakes will close for the war duration after the January 16 drawing in Dublin.
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Duchess Man Dead From Gas Fumes
Arthur Teal of Duchess Alberta died from carbon monoxide fumes after a truck manifold released gas while he and his brother Alfred slept in the cab near Gleichen. Alfred revived and was hospitalized in Bassano with serious condition. The brothers were hauling hay to Calgary when the engine was left running to heat the cab.
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Dominion Air Training Plan Flying Clubs Reach Agreement
Ottawa reports the Canadian Flying Clubs Association and national defence officials have reached an agreement on the role of flying clubs in the British Commonwealth air training plan. Details are not yet disclosed. Flying clubs under contract have provided elementary training for air force pilots for some time.
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Canadian Flying Clubs Association
National Defence Department
Romania Orders Besarabia to Port Amid Black Sea Tensions
Rumania halted the liner Besarabia and ordered all merchant ships to remain in Constanta due to Russian fleet maneuvers near the Black Sea passage to the Mediterranean. Naval officials noted unusual Soviet activity near the Dardanelles as Hungary reportedly offered aid in exchange for Transylvania cession, a proposal the king’s speech indicated would be rejected.
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