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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jul 10, 1939

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CBC Policy on Broadcasts During Elections Announced

Ottawa July 10 The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation outlines a plan for free national network time for general election campaigns allocated to national parties on a proportionate basis. No time will be purchasable between dissolution and voting, with provincial campaigns possible later. The plan, aimed at fairness and limited total broadcasting, preserves existing act restrictions and has party acceptance including Liberal Conservative C F and Social Credit.

HOUSE Ottawa C.P Canadian Broadcasting Corporation L. W. Brockington Broadcasting Act House of Commons C.F Social Credit

Premier Again Attacks New Bank Bill in Alberta

Premier Aberhart leveled sharp criticism at the Central Mortgage Bank Act, warning that it harms individuals and creditors. He argued the bill favors money lenders, forces taxpayers to subsidize losses of large institutions, and urged Canadians to oppose proclamation of the act.

Edmonton C.P Mackenzie King Central Mortgage Bank Aberhart Alberta

Russians Targeted by Japanese at Tientsin Barricade

Soviet citizens replaced Britons as the main focus of Japanese attention at the British concession barricades in Tientsin. Several Russians were stripped and subjected to hours of examinations.

Tientsin C.P

Schuler Road Fatality Claims 14YearOld

A 14 year old, Max Apfel of Medicine Hat, died after a motorcycle crash on the Medicine Hat Schuler road Sunday morning. He suffered a skull fracture and died at Medicine Hat General Hospital. The accident occurred eight miles from Schuler. No inquest will be held. Arrangements are by Patterson Funeral Home.

Medicine Hat- Schuler Max Apfel Schuler Apfel Medicine Hat General Hospital Rom Medalla Pottery Holskirchen Bavaria Pattison Medicine Hat Py J. R. Patterson Patterson Funeral Home

Italy Considers Forcing Nazi Germans From Tyrolean Frontier

At SPOL(AINO) Northern Italy officials say about 8 000 Germans without Italian citizenship face removal from frontier areas with many returning to Germany within three months. Some German residents may relocate within Italy if they choose. Italian citizens of German origin lacking acceptable political records may also be moved away from the frontier. The exact total compelled to leave remains undetermined.

Aino Italy St. Corneui Gool Maly Germany

Tax Recovery Act Applies to 10 Alberta Cities

Calgary Alberta July 10 Hon Lucian Maynard minister of municipal affairs announced that amendments will extend the Tax Recovery Act to Calgary and other Alberta cities. He told the Calgary Constituency Social Credit Association the government will pass the amendments at the next session stating taxes are more important than mortgages.

Calgary C.P Lucian Maynard Alberta Social Credit Association Eqdmoenton

Aged Scientist Ellis Dies in London

Aged scientist and sociologist Have lock Ellis, noted for psychology research, died Saturday at Hittlesham after a period of ill health. The London obituary notes his retirement a year ago and a long record of prolific writings despite recent health issues.

London C.P Havelock Ellis Aes Hittlesham Ellis

Minor collision at Second Street and Third Avenue

Weekend accident at the Second St and Third Ave intersection involved a car driven by M. H. Stone and a truck driven by Gordon McPherson. Both vehicles swerved to avoid a collision and struck side on causing damage to running boards. Passenger Mrs. Henry Stewart sustained bruising and slight shock.

Second St Third Ave M. H. Stone Gordon McPherson Henry Stewart

Danzig Protest Over Frontier Incident With Polish Soldiers

Danzig authorities filed a protest to Poland today alleging a violation of the frontier by three Polish soldiers. Police charged two private soldiers and a noncommissioned officer who crossed the frontier bridge at Leigsau and menaced Danzig customs officials with rifles. Customs officials stood firm and compelled the Poles to retreat to Poland.

Danzig Poland Leigsau

Rolling Hills Rodeo Stampsede Draws Medicine Hat Crowd

About twenty cars of Medicine Hat citizens test Saturday afternoon to take in the Rolling Hills stampede. The friendly gesture by Medicine Hat residents attending district functions is appreciated by enterprising locals who make their town the center of attention for at least one day a year.

Medicine Hat Rolling Hills

Japanese Agency Reports 59 Soviet Planes Shot Down

Tokyo reports the Japanese news agency said 59 Soviet aircraft were shot down in a clash over the Khalka river along the Mongolia Manchukuo border. One Japanese plane was lost.

Tokyo C.P Khalka River Outer Mongolia Manchoukuo

Hon Harry Stevens Named Conservative Candidate In Kamloops

Kamloops Conservatives name Hon H H Stevens, Reconstruction MP for Kootenay East, as their federal election candidate. Borden McIntyre withdraws, leaving Stevens with a clear field. Stevens has rejoined the Conservative party and is popular in Kamloops.

Harry Stevens Kamloops B.C C.P H. H. Stevens Reconstruction Kootenay East Conservative Stevens Borden McIntyre

Torso Killer Tries Suicide Twice In Cleveland Cell

Frank Dolezal, held as a confessed killer in Cleveland's torso murders, attempted death by his own action twice. He first tried hanging with a shirt but the garment tore, and later attempted again with shoestrings.

Torso Cleveland C. P Frank Dolezal Sherriff Martin O'Donnell

England's Big Blackout Tests ARP Defences in Britain

Britain conducted its largest blackout drill to test air raid precautions across 16 counties. Hundreds of thousands of ARP volunteers simulated enemy bombs as six hours of darkness covered factories shops and streets with Kent and Sussex identified as key vulnerable areas. London itself remained without a blackout though Thames dock area participated.

London C.P Great Britain Air Raid Precautions Organization A.R.P England Devonshire Cornwall Kent Sussex Thames Dock

A Fine Example For Alberta To Follow

Victoria reports British Columbia will retire 2 000 000 in debentures next Wednesday, lifting total debenture retirements this year to 5 000 000. The only other major move was a 3 000 000 issue settled last week. Part of funds came from sinking funds, the rest from a newly floated 4 060 000 loan by Finance Minister Hon. John Hart. Treasury officials note the gross provincial debt has fallen about 2 400 000 since October 1.

Victoria British Columbia John Hart Treasury

Danzig Nazis rally to Hitler as crowds deride Allies

Nazi meetings in Danzig attract tens of thousands in brown uniforms. Albert Forster asserts Germany will liberate the free city and presses Poland to surrender rights to store arms at Westerplatte. He mocks Britain and France for appeasement and cites Gdynia harbor as proof of German strength.

Oliva Free City Danzig Poland Hitler Great Britain France Albert Forster Westerplatte Danazig League of Nations Gdynia Germany Forster London

Poison bait warned near Medicine Hat Golf Club fairways

Residents are cautioned to keep livestock away from the Medicine Hat Golf Club fairways after grasshopper poison bait was widely spread in the area, posing a risk to cattle and other grazing animals.

Medicine Hat Golf Club

Warm Medicine Hat Sets Canada Heat Record

Medicine Hat endured 90 degree heat as the season’s high, with cloudless skies across the division. Crops wilted slightly in the first test of the year while pools reached capacity and will be cleaned and refilled every 24 hours for the rest of the season. The 12:30 pm reading matched 90 as the hottest hours were expected to follow.

Medicine Hat Canada

Chamberlain Outlines Anglo Polish War Pledge In Danzig Crisis

Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons Britain stands ready to honor the Anglo Polish pledge if a German coup in Danzig pushes Poland to defend its independence. He described the Danzig situation as neither unjust nor illogical but improvable by clearer international negotiation. The statement aims to dispel doubt about pledge scope amid fears of unilateral moves.

London C.P Chamberlain House of Commons Britain Poland Danzig

Medicine Hat City Pamphlets Now On Sale

The 8 page pamphlet about Medicine Hat is available at 10 cents at Pingle's Drug Store on Third Street. City funds will receive the proceeds while officials hope locals buy to limit outside demand. Joe Haverty from the publicity committee promotes by dressing a window at the store for display.

City of Medicine Hat Board of Trade Pingle’s Third St Joe Haverty Junior Board of Trade Pingle

Japs Seem to Wipe Up Soviets in the North

Hailar reports retreat of Soviet Mongolian forces near Nomonhan halted after Japanese headquarters blew Khalka river bridges. Front line lies 150 miles south of Hailar with a final push expected to annihilate about 1,000 enemy, including Soviets. Wrecked Soviet planes shown, including an all metal SB bomber and E-16 types. Mongolian air force squadron of 400 planes reduced to 48 at front. Prisoners were paraded for foreign correspondents.

Khalka Holsten Skhalka Lake Bor

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