Alberta urged debt adjustment plan for farmers
Federal minister Gardiner told Alberta Liberal convention debt adjustment could save Saskatchewan farmers 100 million dollars in two years and should be adopted in Alberta. He said the voluntary plan must be started promptly and noted Saskatchewan's co operative success. He warned against party lines in pursuing relief and criticized Social Credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
C.P
Alberta
Saskatchewan
James G. Gambiner
Liberal Association
Gardiner
Sasktchewah
Brooks farmer E L Gray elected Alberta Liberal leader
E L Gray of Brooks was elected leader at the Alberta Liberal convention. He pledged to seek cooperation with Conservatives United Farmers and other groups to promote a sound business government and to meet leaders for planning the next provincial election. Dr F W Gershaw and Joseph T Shaw supported him. Bowlen withdrew. Justice H R Howson had resigned.
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Han
Calgary
C.P
E. L. Gray
Brooks
Alberta Liberal Party
Réw
Alberta
Conservative ‘Party
United Farmers of Alberta
Gray
Corference
Gershaw
John J.bowlen
M.L.A
Liberal Party House
F. W. Gershaw
Justice H. R. Howson
Alberta Young Liberals organized in Calgary
Formation of a provincial Young Liberals Association to replace the old four district setup was announced in Calgary. Four delegates from each local group will form a temporary provincial executive until officers are elected. The move followed urging by Hon. James G. Gardiner that young people join political blocs. Plans for a Women's Liberal Association were also discussed, with Mrs. J. Ferguson named provincial organizer. she has led Alberta Women's Institute for four years and previously headed the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alberta
Forth
Eet
James G. Gardiner
Women’s Liberal Association
J. P.eFérgusoperddhu
Provinciiaki Orfarizeri
Fet ¥Ixon
Tin Women’s
The
Alberta Women's Institute
Two Die in Hamilton Shooting Affray In Lawsuit Case
Hamilton reports confirm two deaths from a shooting linked to a lawsuit. George H. Jackson died at the hospital, business partner John E. Abderoon was fatally wounded, and Anthony Anderson was granted bail while Joseph Lee, 58, appeared in court on murder charges after a remand eight days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
C.P
George H. Jackson
John E. ‘Abderaon
Anthony Anderson
John
Theicttalice ‘Toilive
Josephs Lee
Calgary Premier Aberhart Pushes Social Credit
Premier Aberhart denied plans to implement Social Credit by stealth and urged the need for more time and public confidence. He cited multiple expert plans and cautioned against rapid adoption while defending his leadership and the party’s approach.
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Calgary
C.P
Isocial Credit
Abér
Social Credit
Douglas
Plains
Spudlie
Hail Insurance Board of Alberta Forced to Suspend
The Hail Insurance Board of Alberta suspended operations after failing to secure credit from banks relying on a provincial government guarantee. Chairman A H Tovell said despite a government undertaking a year ago, funds and sufficient security were not provided, making continued operation impossible. Established in 1919, the board faced uncollected bail taxes and debt concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
C.P
Hall Fsurance Board of
Alberta
A.H. Tovell
Tovell
Hail Insurance Board
Damaged Triangle Ends in Tragedy After Marriage
At Saratoga Springs New York Coroner Frederick Eaton links a hasty marriage and a strained bond between brothers Damon and Pythias to the death of 23 year old William Robbins. Robbins died within 48 hours of his wedding after allegedly shooting himself in a haymow with a .22 rifle following a note wishing happiness for Helen and Francis.
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Saratoga
Springs
N.Y
Damon
Pythias
Fred‘erick
A ‘Eaton
William Robbins
Francis
Helen
Windsor Duke Carries Bride Into Austrian Castle
The Duke of Windsor and his bride began their three month stay at Wasserleonburg after a France to Arnoldstein train journey. They arrived just after midnight and the Duke carried his bride over the castle threshold to mark good luck as they settled for privacy.
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Noetsch
Austria
of Windsor
Wasserleonburg
France
Arnoldstein
Saskatchewan Write-offs Hit Recreation Areas Totaling 13,437,000
Regina June 5. Write-off on first mortgages and agreements for sale in drought areas of southern Saskatchewan totaled 13,437,000 during the first four months of 1937. Hon. J. W. Estey announced in charge of the Saskatchewan voluntary debt adjustment plan. The plan covers 174 municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
C.P
Saskatchewan
J. W. Estey
Rumors Of Discord in Portugal Denied
Paris report states the Portuguese legation denies rumors of disturbances in Lisbon or across Portugal. A Gibraltar dispatch cited a prior navy mutiny last September, suppressed by Premier Salazar and President Carmona, with new measures adopted to avert recurrences.
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Paris
C.P
Lisbon
Portugal
A. ‘Havar
Gibraltar
Portuga
Antonio de Oliveir
Salazar
Antonio Oscar Fragoso Carmona
Liberal fusion plan tabled after long Calgary debate
The Alberta Liberal party delegates in Calgary voted to keep separate federal and provincial associations, shelving the fusion plan after a lengthy debate. The convention approved platforms on education equality and highway funding, and considered launching an Alberta weekly with editor W M Davidson, who would serve unpaid. A proposal for an independent nonpartisan civil service commission was also tabled.
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Calgary
C.P
Alberta Liberal Party
Liberal Party
Alberta
M. ‘Davidson
Davidson
Victoria
Calgary-Albertan
Iibn
Portigan Civil Service
Stamped Scrip Redeemable Now Any Time
Edmonton reports the Alberta government allows redemption of prosperity certificates anytime via an order in council. Previously redeemable only after specific monthly days, the scheme was abandoned last April due to lower circulation. An estimated 10 906 to 20 000 dollars remain outstanding with about half expected to be redeemed.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Alberta Gazette
Solon Low
General Fund
Windsor Metal Workers End Strike At Walker Plant
The Walker Metal Products strike ending May 18 was settled after a 275 member meeting voted to accept terms. The Ontario labor department conciliation officer helped, with company officials and a five member strikers committee. Wages rise to 60 cents per hour for share-out workers and 55 cents for other male workers, with shorter hours. 130 workers not taking part. Most workers return Monday. the rest within three days. The company employs 400 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Ont
C.B
Walker Metal Products, Limited
Louis Fine
Ontario Labor Départment
Weather report notes light sunshower across district
Yesterday in the district many areas were visited by showers that brought little benefit to crops. One shower near six o clock in the evening produced a mere .02 inch recorded at the weather station as the sun was shining.
Local car fire caused by short circuit at garage
A chemical car was summoned to a local garage at 6 10 last evening to extinguish a small blaze caused by wires shorting on an automobile. Apart from a few scorched wires, no damage occurred.
Debt legislation protested by local chamber group
Drastic debt legislation draws protest as Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce notes Calgary and Lethbridge opposition. A letter to Premier Abberhart and ML A Stevens urges government action, citing continued pressure from business groups and the threat of withheld trade affecting prosperity. Continued on page eight.
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Waler Stuckvale
Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Hanna
Calgary Board of Trade
Abberhart
A.’Stefarding
Hanna
Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce
Huckvale
Calgary
Lethbridge
Offensives Rise as Rebels Threaten Key Spanish Cities
Valencia dispatch reports government ministers warning of air raids on insurgent held cities while Prieto defends a cautious stance. Hendaye confirms insurgent artillery strike and bombardment around Bilbao and the Giron forts near the Basque capital after General Mola's death in a time bomb strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia
Madrid
Emilio
Mola
Giron
Shee
City Golf Championship Opens With Early Start
The Medicine Hat Golf Club hosts the city championship this weekend with flights and a 10 am start for the qualifying round tomorrow. Players above 12 handicap may qualify today while those under 12 go tomorrow morning. Prizes in lower flights match higher flight totals. Weather is favorable for a good weekend.
Italian Story of Arms Funds Reported in Rome
Rome dispatch says the Fascist government had about 16.25 million dollars deposited at Perpignan France to buy foreign war materials. The money was described as to be paid through a New York intermediary for 25 000 and 40 000 plus goods to be bought by Mexico. Ottawa noted the fragmentary national cables.
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Aberhart
United iStates
Social Credit
Cirdini'Gayda
Rgov
Rome
C. R
Perpignan
France
Canada
Giornale ‘d'Italia
New York
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Alta. Govt
J. G. Gardiner
Aberhart Social Credit
Social Crédit
China
Alberta Young Liberals Assn
Jack Tars
King George
Spithead
Liberal
México
Ottawa
Adlan
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