Anglo German talks drawn up for Berlin peace drive
Reports from London and Paris describe Sir John Simon and Pierre Laval outlining a framework for forthcoming Anglo German peace talks in Berlin. They stress a linked, all‑inclusive package tied to an international air treaty with possible moves to Moscow and Warsaw.
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Sir John
Simon
Pierre Laval
Moscow
Warsaw
Paris
Mar
C.P
John Simon
Europe
Berlin
Central Europe
London
Hayas
Germany
Sir John Simon
Daily Mail
John
Times
Great Britain
the Times
Vlandin
Arrest Officers And Three Nazi Students
In Prague and Czechoslovakia authorities report the arrest of ten high officials including three war ministry figures for espionage investigations. Police also seized three German students tied to a Nazi student organization on charges of espionage at a Paspa university. names withheld. The Supreme Court barred publication as the espionage trial proceeds.
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Praha
Mar
C.P
Czechoslovakia
Ministry of War
Germany
Hungary
Kamm
Students’ Organization
Supreme Court
Pound Sterling Slumps As Fire Kills Three Children
Sterling fell against the U S dollar with no early stabilization in sight. Gold climbed to a new high while the pound drop caused little business nervousness and only slight cost of living impact. A fatal fire at St Temile Quebec last week claimed three children and Mrs Lunthier.
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London
C.P
United States
Lunthier
St. Temile
Que
Atlantic Storms Hurt Seafarers and Alpine Troops
Storms battered the North Atlantic and Mediterranean last night as distress calls poured in. Reports cite a death toll of 20 at sea and seven French soldiers killed by avalanches in the French Alps while attempting to aid isolated comrades near Modene. a Blue Devils unit from the 13th Battalion evacuated a sick man from Latura when another avalanche struck.
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North Atlantic
Trrench Alps
Lyons
France
French Alps
Latura
Modene
Toronto police threaten to strike over badges and hours
Toronto police officials announced a possible strike at 12 o clock Saturday if the police commission does not restore good conduct badges and address grievances. More than 700 of about 900 association members voted to strike unless the badge system and pay increases tied to seniority are restored, and the eight hour day plus one lunch period for patrolmen is demanded. The 1918 Lorento strike is recalled as a precedent.
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Toronto
Mar
C.P
William Hutchinson
Toronto Police Association
Police Commission
Police Association
Lorento Police
China Devastated By War and Hunger Famine in Ahwei Province
Southern Ahwei faces a dire famine with three million people starving amid drought. Children reportedly sold for a Mexican dollar as relief efforts struggle. Separately, 25,000 Communist troops swept through southwest Shensi with executions and looting, forcing 25 missionaries to flee seeking shelter.
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Wuhu
China
C. P
Ahwei
Sian
Shensi
Lapointe Resigns Presidency of League of Nations Society
Ernes t Lapointe resigns as President of the League of Nations Society of Canada effective immediately due to rising House of Commons duties and approaching general election. He remains a supporter and had agreed to withdraw if political duties intensified. The executive accepts his resignation.
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Lapointe
Society
League of Nations
Ottawa
C.P
House of Commoney
Ernest Lapointe
Justices
League of Nations Society, of Canada
C. G. Cowan
Farm Loan Bill Easily Sails Through Committee
The government plans to place 99 million dollars to the Canadian Farm Loan Board to be advanced to farmers. The bill passed committee stage in the House of Commons with broad cross party support and would extend the board’s operations to Ontario Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island. The amendment allows short term loans up to 7500 or two thirds the appraised value with Quebec limiting second mortgages to 60 percent. Debates touched on chattel mortgages taxation on lands reverted to the board and loan size limits with ministers and MPs weighing benefits for small farmers against broader policy aims.
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Ottawa
C.B
House of Commons
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Prince Edward Island
N. Rhodes
Zepsizel
Quebec
Thomas Reid
New
Westminster
Charles Stewart
Edmonton West
Stewart
F. W. Perley
Qu’ Appelle
Mecles Gott
Essex’ West
Rhodes
John Vallance
Lib
South Battleford
Farm ‘Loan Board
Refunding Canadian National Railways Bonds Discussed in Senate
After lengthy debate the bill authorizing the refunding of about 200 million dollars in Canadian National Railways bonds received second and third readings in the Senate. Leader Arthur Meighen and former minister George Graham supported final passage without committee reference.
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Ottawa
Beh
C.P
Canadian National Railways
Senate
Arthur Meighen
George P. Graham
Senate Committee On Railways, Canals and Harbors
Cancer Fund Medicine Hat campaign underway for Jubilee fund
The Cancer Fund Medicine Hat campaign to raise money for the King's Jubilee Cancer Fund is under way. Contributions may be left with Walter Huckvale at the Chamber of Commerce J. H. Chaseley Bank of Montreal Mayor Bullivant Guy Hall or at The News office. Subscriptions Mayor Bullivant conceeth 5.00.
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Hat
King’s Jubilee Cancer Fund
Canada
Walter Huckvale
Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Chaseley
Bank of Montreal
Bullivant
Guy Hall
Canada plans coast to coast radio coverage expansion
The Canadian Radio Commission outlined a national program to build new stations and boost power across Nova Scotia Montreal Toronto Northern Ontario Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Delayed by funding it could cost under 1 million dollars and include longer national broadcasts and new studios to improve reception and reduce complaints.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canadian Radio Commission
Nova Scotia
Montreal
Toronto
Ontario
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Canada
Wid
Maritime Provinces
Quebec
Alberta
Commission
500000 Armed Japanese in the United States Claim
Roy W. Knabenshue told the House committee that 500000 armed Japanese are in the United States, mainly on the coast and in Hawaii, linking sabotage to the navy airship destructions. He admitted he has never seen an armed Japanese.
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Washington
Mar
United States
House of Representatives
Roy W. Knabenshue
Navy
Akron
Macon
Knabenshue
Hawaii
Ontario Plans Four Percent Farm Loans Says Marshall
Hon. Duncan Marshall states Ontario will issue farm loans at four per cent while the Dominion charges five per cent. The remark highlights provincial policy differences in agricultural credit.
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Ontario
Dominion
Duncan Marshall
Saar Reunites With Germany as Hitler Arrives
The Saar basin was officially returned to Germany today after a plebiscite victory. Adolf Hitler arrived in Saarbrucken amid cheering crowds and rain as he declared the reunion a peace-building move and warned against potential European crises.
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Saarbruecken
C.P
Saar Basin
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Adolph Hitler
France
Europe
Hitler
Grain Board Developments Aim to Reshape Canadian Agriculture
Edmonton dispatch reports Alberta minister I S Grisdale sees Winnipeg Grain Exchange may end via cash dealings with farmers under a Canada Wheat Board. Ottawa sources say the broader program includes grain board control, rail freight rate review, barley export push, and livestock sector development.
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Edmonton
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
New Canada Wheat Board
I. S. Grisdale
Alberta
Grisdale
Ottawa
Grain Board
Canada
Board of Railway Commissioners
UF A Gov and Tories Clash Over Policy Question in Alberta
Edmonton February 28 A UFA member Donald MacLeod introduced a resolution urging the Conservative party to declare adherence to its well known principles. The House adopted an amended motion to express appreciation for the federal wheat board announcement after a two hour debate.
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Edmonton
Donald MacLeod
U.F.A
Stony Plain
House
Hugh G. Farthing
Calgary
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
MacLeod
Canada
QO. L. McPherson
Little Bow
L. A. Giroux
Grouard
Gordon Walker
Nanton
Ottawa
Dominion
Mr. Walker
Frank R.ralconer
Athabasca
George Hoadley
A. M. Matheson
T.F.A
Verreville
W.R. Howsen
K.C
Wheat Price Rise Brightens Outlook for District
Wheat price gains last year lifted district outlook as grain men received 12 to 15 cents more per bushel than in 1933. Inspectors A. V. Keynes and P. C. Hepburn report higher optimism in 1934 collections. The municipal affairs department administers lands leases titles grazing leases and related matters in a wide area centered on Medicine Hat.
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Imuunicipal Affairs
A. V. Keynes
P. c. Hepburn
Municipal Affairs Department
Medicine Hat
Earthquake Shakes Kansas City Area Early Today
An intense earthquake rattled greater Kansas City awakening residents. Police in Kansas City and Independence received numerous calls, but no damage was reported. Burlington dispatcher Thomas Burgess felt the shock clearly and similar reports came from St. Joseph, Omaha, and nearby, with chairs and objects jerking.
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Kansas City
Mar
C.P
Independence
Thomas Burgess
Burlington Railroad
St. Joseph
Omaha
Neb
Health Insurance Discussed at Alberta Council Meeting
Great interest surrounds the Alberta health insurance scheme with a large turnout expected at city hall tonight at 8 30. Dr A C McGuigan secretary of the State Health Insurance commission will discuss and explain the scheme. Ottawa reportedly to contribute a quarter of costs if adopted. a bill may be introduced at the present legislature session.
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Alberta
Council
A.C. McGuigan
State Health Insurance Commission
Ottawa
Canada Gazette Proclaims May 5 6 25th Jubilee Thanksgiving
The Canada Gazette proclaims May 5 as a day of general thanksgiving and May 6 as a site for special services to mark King George VI’s silver jubilee in Canada. The notice urges churches nationwide to join in thanks and rejoicing.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canada Gazette
George
Woman Laborite Denounces German Style Show
Miss Monica Whateley, Labor leader, interrupted a German propaganda ministry style show in London declaring women must boycott German goods. She condemned Nazi policies as she and supporters protested while German mannequins and orchestra paused. She cited German expulsions and imprisonments and urged change before trade resumes.
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London
A.P
Monica Whateley
Miss Whateley
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Lusaka
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Mayor Bullivant
Saar
Grain Board Developments
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United Kingdom
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