Alberta election date still undecided by Premier Aberhart
Edmonton January 29 Alberta's Social Credit government has not fixed a date for the next provincial general election Premier Aberhart and cabinet plan discuss the timing with indications pointing to possible early action but no firm decision. Opposition leaders question how a vote before March 26 aligns with past criticisms of federal elections and preparations for a winter election remains uncertain.
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Alberta Fish and Game meeting backs south regions plan
At Calgary Saturday the Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association delegates pushed for regional division of Alberta to tailor game conservation needs. Pattison was named representative of the short grass region. A proposal to ban purguns was defeated. officials protested national park fishing licenses as tourist irritants. A national antelope reserve transfer prompted call for a warden headquartered at Medicine Hat. Continued on page twenty.
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Canadian Officers Banquetted by French Federation in London
Major General A G L McNaughton told the Alliance Francaise luncheon in Hyde Park that dictator countries must be stopped or civilization is at risk. He praised Canadian allies as 80 officers joined a banquet with French military leaders and highlighted ongoing Anglo French harmony as vital for victory. The ceremony showcased merged uniforms and discussed close British French cooperation as essential to peace.
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Lance Rimmer Leads RAF Aerodrome in England
London Daily Sketch copy shows Lance Rimmer, once local power plant worker and WWI MM recipient, now in charge of a Royal Air Force aerodrome in England. His son Reginald also serves in the RAF as a flight lieutenant operating a fast aircraft.
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Russians report Carpathian advance and captures
The Canadian Press reports that Russians advanced against Austro German forces in the Carpathians, capturing 60 officers and 2,400 men. Allied airmen bombed enemy positions at Soissons Laon and La Fere on the Western Front.
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Election Set Definitely for March 26
Ottawa announced March 26 as polling day for a wartime general election with nomination set for March 11. Prime Minister Mackenzie King said his government will focus on war duties and use radio and newspapers for campaigning while avoiding public political meetings. He noted parliament could meet as early as April 25, with the next session possibly in May, and ordered the royal commission on Dominion provincial relations kept until after the election.
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Japan looks to Mexico for oil to fuel industry
Associated Press reports that after the Japanese United States treaty expiration Japan seeks Mexican oil as a fallback to embargo risks. Japanese delegations have secured drilling permits and study aiding Salina Cruz port dredging and storage. Mexico holds large unsold oil reserves and iron, and may accept Japan’s low priced goods in exchange.
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Liberal federal executive meeting at The News office
A Liberal federal executive meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7 30 in The News office. All members are urged to attend.
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Romania Faces Oil Crisis as Foreign Powers Press Romania
A British French mission arrives in Bucharest amid Western pressure over Romanian oil for Germany. Romania imposes a state oil decree as Hungary Bulgaria and Russia press for territorial gains. Balkan entente partners weigh military aid while Britain and France threaten oil ties.
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Weekend Mild Spell Continues Across Regions
The weekend remains mild with temperatures drifting higher from 44 degrees at 7 30 p m yesterday to 37 at 1 p m today after a 30 degree overnight dip. At Lethbridge the reading reached 52 at noon and fell to 51 by 1 p m while Swift Current climbed from 41 to 43.
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Railway Tie Up In Britain Sparks Widespread Chaos
Britain endures its worst road and rail tie up as weather halts home leave for the BEF and disrupts food freight and mail trains. London chaos spreads to the underground with 500 passengers stranded near Chorley. Transport officials warn of possible normal service by evening rush.
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Medicine Hat Tops Health and Safety Awards in Class 3
Secretary W T Bannan of the Chamber reports Medicine Hat has won first place for health and safety and an honorable mention for fire prevention in Class 3. The city, in Canada for towns up to 10 000 population, first claimed health and safety top honors this year, having previously led fire prevention in 1937 and 1938 amid a close race with Kenora.
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British Shipping Attacked Along 400 Mile Coastline
German bombers struck along 400 miles of Britain's east coast in the day's widespread raid. British fighters repelled the attacks as anti aircraft batteries fired near Tyne and warnings sounded across northeast districts. Imperial Monarch and seven other ships faced air attacks with no hits reported on some targets. In Finland, the army reported heavy combat with Kremlin forces as Soviet raids were repelled near Helsinki.
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Last Minute Public Accounts and Tea Import Policy
Ottawa reports the Maminisgn Government public accounts for the year ending March 31 1939 will be released next week. London announces the tea provisional prices order will be revoked making the minister the sole tea importer. Norway charters 57 freighters to move coal from Britain to France amid private deal talks. French torpedo sinking survivors arrive with two dead seamen and two seriously injured. total arriving numbers not released.
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CCF Plans Alberta Nominations for Federal Races
Chester A. Ronning announces Alberta CCF will nominate candidates in 17 federal ridings with Medicine Hat possibly excluded. Nominations conventions to be set, with nine candidates named so far. If a provincial election occurs first, the same campaign machinery will run both races.
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Hertzog Seeks South Africa Exit From British Crown
In a joint statement the opposition led by General J. B. M. Hertzog and Dr. D. I. Malan called for a republican form of government severed from the British crown. The pact, said to be for mutual cooperation against Prime Minister Jan Smuts, follows a Saturday vote on a separate peace with Germany and aims to secure a mandate from voters, not a mere parliamentary majority.
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