05 Jul 1935
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1935
Page
1
Motorists rush to buy licenses since July 1 40 percent cut. over 65 car owners mainly from Medicine Hat purchased licenses since year start, with about twenty licenses issued for trucks.
Regina July 5 C P description of riot aftermath and relief camp striker exodus. Two trains will carry about 1 500 workers home to British Columbia Alberta and Saskatchewan marking end of the Ottawa trek. Death of Detective Millar and injuries noted.
Winnipeg July wheat slipped as Chicago fears Canada would abandon price supports. July and August futures closed 1 4 to 1 1 4 cents lower at 80 cents. Chicago’s five cent fall set off the Winnipeg decline. Prime Minister Bennett said no sacrifice of Dominion grain in world markets.
Premier Gardiner of Saskatchewan announced a judicial commission to investigate activities of the western relief camp strikers and the Dominion Day rioting in Regina. No date set for first sitting.
Ottawa July 5. Liberal leader Mackenzie King says Canadians are not in mood for a Tory national government under any name. He accuses supporters of the plan of a last desperate bid to install a special interests administration. The Liberal party refuses involvement in the maneuver.
Ottawa reports Liberal stance on Canadian National Railways remains public ownership and control. London dispatch quotes Sir Edward Beatty predicting unification of CPR and CN within the next government, with Bennett recalled for a Winnipeg quote about amalgamation.
The Daily Express reports France will not side with Great Britain in the Italo Ethiopian dispute claiming a hidden Franco Italian military accord. It asserts a Rome deal would allow a frontier line from the Rhine to Brenner Pass with France controlling European defenses while Italy expands in East Africa.
Washington July 4 A P Pleas for individual liberties and states rights dominated the holiday. Former President Herbert Hoover led a liberty themed parade praising freedom as fostering better living while Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge urged safeguarding state rights and opposing Roosevelt programs. Senator Harry Byrd reinforced Washington’s liberty view within the Democratic party as the American Liberty League denounced tax plans as radical and unachievable.
Prof. and Mrs. J. H. Allen of Edmonton watched from their car as a tawny mountain lion stalked four wild goats on a Banff highway. The lion killed the lead goat after a dramatic chase, then carried the carcass away while wardens pursued the hunter.
The government intends a new wheat board to take over four to five years of holdings by John S. McFarland and sell quickly while setting a minimum price and buying wheat from farmers. This ends hedging in the Winnipeg market and aims to share profits with growers at year end. Prime Minister Bennett notes stabilization has placed millions in western farmers’ pockets. The initial price remains undetermined as factors like world demand and costs are weighed. Western Liberals praise the compromise. some farmers oppose non compulsory features.
Liberal lead er W R Howson KC will address public meetings next week. The schedule lists Innisfail July 8 at 2 30 pm Brudenheim July 9 2 pm Smoky Lake July 10 2 30 pm Vilna July 10 8 pm Bruce July 11 8 pm and St Michael July 9 2 pm.
Ottawa July 5. Proposals for the alternative vote in Saskatchewan were dropped by the government in the House of Commons, fulfilling a promise by Premier R. B. Bennett. Liberals and Conservatives clashed over the bill, and it was allowed to stand over until today. The clause would substitute an affidavit for the verbal oath to stop impersonation and aid prosecutions. Liberals said the affidavit was too long, while Justice Minister Hugh Guthrie saw flaws but would consider them. A clause extending the advance poll one day passed committee stage.
Ottawa July 5 The government announces plans to appoint a royal commission to thoroughly investigate national health problems after conferring with the provinces. The throne speech also reviews legislation and notes Canada’s favorable interest rates and low farmers and fishermen loans. Governor General Bebeau reflects on his impending departure and expresses gratitude for parliamentary cooperation.
London reports Britain will not shoulder full action in the Ethiopian dispute. Paris discussions focus on collective League obligations. Britain seeks to avoid unilateral sanctions and will act only with dominion consultation to prevent hostilities and limit risk across Africa.
Ottawa July 5 The Borstal system used in England to train and reform youthful offenders will be introduced in Canada within 600 days Justice Minister Hugh Guthrie announced in the Commons. Inmates under 21 are to be housed separately and given training aimed at correcting criminal instincts. On June 17 there were 66 youthful convicts in Canadian penitentiaries.
Canadian weather notes report heavy rains in the southern Alberta area around Medicine Hat bringing improved soil moisture. Hilda Schuler Burstall Irvine Pashley and Empress areas saw over three hours of steady rain aiding crops. Some locations had scattered showers and a 24 hour rain remains needed to avert danger. In Saskatchewan Saskatoon received over an inch of rain with hail but no crop damage. June rainfall totaled 4.65 inches, above the ten year average. crop conditions are described as excellent.
Jan E Ball of Kimberley is committed for trial at the fall assizes on a charge of murdering Mike Harmis on May 8 near Flagstone. Harmis, shot on the road while employed by Western Pine Lumber Co, died. Ball was arrested three hours after the shooting. coroners jury ruled death by Ball.
Ottawa July 5 Prime Minister Bennett told the Commons an election will be held as soon as machinery is ready, but no date could be given. He vowed to lead while health permits and planned a long rest before a late September vote. Prorogation hopes centered on tomorrow, with debate on the Empire pact possibly dropped to aid early prorogation.
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