Salvation Army March Campaign Aims 81 Million Drive
A nationwide Salvation Army drive led by Commissioner Benjamin Orames seeks 81 million for war service operations in Canada and overseas. The plan includes Army huts, hostels, motor ambulances, and Shield War Service expanding to England and France with officers already appointed.
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Campaing
Salvation Army
Benjamin Orames
Cerritoria
Hank
Armhuts
Army
England
France
Covery
Canada
National Defence
Alberta oil probe report awaited by legislature
The fate of Alberta oil, farmers, motorists, and consumers hinges on a royal commission report by Mr Justice A A McGillivray and Major Lipset. The report to be presented to the February 15 legislature session will cover studies and hearings, including J J Frawley's suggestions for share of gasoline costs and loan policies.
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Alberta
A. A. McGillivray
Major Lipset
Commission
Vu.ius
J. J. Frawley
K.C
Attorney-Generis Partment
Si. Frawley
Allies aid Finland while Canada sells wheat to Russia
Wednesday reports indicate the Soviet Union bought about a million bushels on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange. The purchases likely target Vladivostok rather than direct reshipment to Germany. George H. McIvor of the Canadian Wheat Board declined to comment, noting none of the deals were processed through the Board.
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Britain
France
Finland
Canada
Russia
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Germany
Vladivostok
George H. McIvor
Canadian Wheat Board
Empire air training scheme outlined by Ottawa Journal
Ottawa Journal reports Minister Howe clarifies the empire air training plan. It calls for 4,367 training planes with 1,282 built in Canada and 1,622 assembled there for parts, excluding engines and wings. Sir Robert Brooke-Popham and Group Captain Banting visit Western Canada amid secrecy.
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Western
Canada
Robert Brooke-Popham
G. G. Banting
R.A.F
Ottawa
Ottawa Journal
Howe
Britain to build air supplies while assembling in Britain
The plan envisions STO units built in Britain and 598 assembled there, with over 10 000 workers needed for air drome and field construction and about 34 000 for teaching and ground work. Survey parties operate in nine provinces to locate 40 additional airfields, and deliveries of first aircraft from outside are due by May.
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Britain
United States
Howe
Alberta security doubts shadow provincial bank plan
The Alberta government faces skepticism over creating a provincial bank as critics warn without security backing, noting nine million dollars in bond interest defaults and courts ruling the actions illegal. They point to scant deposits in credit houses and a housing loan program that funds in Ottawa but not in Alberta, urging more housing and the end of current administration.
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Alberta
Aberhart
Dominion
Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act rethink urged
The News backs a U S resolution to empower a Board of Review to adjust debt terms under the Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act because continuing drought and unforeseen events may render earlier settlements unfair or unworkable. The Board is said to agree, seeking a fairer, workable compromise.
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U.S.A
Board of Review
Farmers’ Creditors Arrangement Act
Pedestrians Blamed In Public Safety Plea
The Windsor Star argues pedestrians bear responsibility for street safety alongside drivers. It notes that careless walkers break crossing rules and that criticizing pedestrians prompts cries of foot-rights, urging balanced accountability in city streets.
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The
Windsor Star
Aberhart remarks on banking and creditor costs
Social Credit supporters debate banking costs and systemic flaws. The speaker notes that creditors argue the system is flawed yet proceed into it, citing Mr. Aberhart’s claim that credit costs the bank nothing.
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Mr. Aberhart
London Soccer Results From Cable Games in UK
London reports list South A results Millwall defeated Charlton 6 2 while Tottenham lost to Clapton 3 2 and other matches include Arsenal 3 West Ham 0 plus Brighton 1 Mulham 1 and Bristol Rovers 5 Swindon 2 with many postponements and unplayed ties across divisions and regions.
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London
United Kingdom
South
Millwall
Charlton
Notwiceh
Wolverhampton
Northampton
Birmingham
W. Bromwich
Walsall
East Midlands
Chesterfield
Mansfield
Doncaster
Rotherham
Rimsby
Sheffield U
Sheffield W
Lincoln
Liverpool
Chester
Manchester U
Stoke
Portvale
Manchester C
Stockport
Crewe
Tranmere
Brighton
Wrexham
Everton
Redcliff Items Of Interest Highlights Local Social Scene
Local notices report Miss Evelyn Fitzhenry and Miss Katherine Myers visiting Cal, Mrs. Paterson bedridden with pleurisy, and Fred Walker's family visiting in town. A parish card party on Jan 22, and Mrs. C Evans visiting Calgary with her daughter. St Mary’s Altar Society elected officers for 1940 and raffles awarded prizes. Vega Lodge notes official year plans and lodge installation ceremonies with gifts and acknowledgments.
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Evelyn Fitzhenry
Katherine Myers
Calcar
Jean Paterson
Fred Walker
Tilley
Fred
Parochial Girls’ Guild
J. Podesta
C. Evans
Calgary
T. Lawson
Lawson
St. Mary’s Altar Society
W. McCleary
Tim Podesta
W. H. Turner
Aitar Society
H. L. Jorvsen
Ati- Ten
Med
Treat
Evening Social Hour Ends Pleasantly
A quiet social hour concluded the evening with attendees enjoying light conversation and refreshments, reflecting a relaxed close to the gathering.
Cotton supplies for Britain postponed amid wartime needs
The British supply ministry said shipments of American cotton under the cotton and rubber deal would be postponed through February to April. Observers cited ship space for other war materials as a likely reason, despite the deal announced June 26, 1939. The exchange aimed to swap about 30 million dollars of surplus cotton for rubber valued at 36 million pounds.
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London
Supply Ministry
Britain
America
United States
Allies Should Pay 1.15 For Wheat Says Fair Price
Edmonton report quotes H G L Strange research chief of Searle Grain Company urging 1.15 per bushel for No 1 Northern wheat in storage at Fort William as a fair price. He spoke at a luncheon of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and a service club. Also noted a Greek freighter Perlinaion aground 10 miles from Hamilton Bermuda believed a total loss though crew of 29 safe ashore.
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Edmonton
H. G. L. Strange
Western Grain Authority
Fort William
Hamilton
Bermuda
Perlinaion
BC Cariboo District Faces First Subzero Weather Of Winter
The Cariboo district in British Columbia records its first subzero temperatures of the season. Residents brace for cold conditions as overnight lows dip below freezing across the region.
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British Columbia
Cariboo
Allies to Increase Arms Aid to Finland as Spring Approaches
London reports Britain and France will boost shipments of arms and ammunition to Finland in coming weeks. Allies have already sent planes and supplies, with experts noting Finland's front acts as an added front tying up Soviet forces.
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London
Great
Britain
France
Finland
Soviet
Russia
Pinland
Pritish Voy Cimment
Kinnish
Red Army
Germany
Balkans
Rumania
Hertzog Pushes Neutrality as South Africa Opens Session
General J B M Hertzog remains on the prod as parliament opens its new session in APHWTOWS South Africa. He resigned as prime minister after opposing South Africa's wartime stance. He announced a motion for Tuesday to end the state of war with Germany and seek peace.
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Aphwtows
South Africa
Far
J. B.M. Hertzog
Germany
Ife
House of Assembly
Vancouver Police Seek Burglars After Jewelry Theft
Vancouver police hunt two men who broke into Mrs. Thomas Kilpatrick's apartment stealing two diamond rings worth 1800 dollars and a quantity of heirloom jewelry and statues.
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Police
Vancouver
Thomas Kilpatrick
Suppression Of News Charged Against British Govt
J W T Ley, president of the National Union of Journalists, accuses the government of excessive news suppression since the war began. He warns that freedom to criticize the government is hollow if national news is withheld. Pearl White left a net estate of 369067 dollars after her death in Paris last year.
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Leicester
Eng
I— J.W. T. Ley
National Union of Journalists
Union
Pearl White
Paris
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Lewis
R.S.S
Shaw
Johnson
Sister Jones
Lodge
Sister Allen
Vega Lodge
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Bank of Montreal
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