Debate on Budget Proposals and Unemployment Remedies
In Ottawa on March 5 the budget debate featured criticism of trade optimism and unemployment remedies. Moved amendments questioned reliance on increased trade, urging monetary reform and a new wage formula. Western farmers blamed the Wheat Board under James Murray for costly losses and betrayal of producers.
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UAWA
Eric
J. Poolé
S.C
Red Deer
AWA
R.B. Bennett
A. Durhing
Poole
A ‘T. “L. ‘Church
Chateau ‘Laurier
Ottawa
Mar
C.P
Wheat ‘Board
James R. Murray
E. Perley
Consi. Qu'Appelle
House ‘of Commons
Wheat Board
Lindy Blushes As Poet Praises His Accomplishments
Lindbergh blushed in Calcutta when an Indian poetess compared his feats to those of Buddha and Galileo and other spiritual figures, highlighting the surprising clash of aviation fame with ancient wisdom.
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Calcutta
India
Charles
Lindbergh
Buddha
Galileo
Noted Journalist Charles Hanbury-Williams Dies at 78
Ottawa March 5 Charles Hanbury-Williams 78 long time parliamentary press gallery member and noted journalist died today. He was renowned in newspaper circles across Canada for his brilliant writing and influence.
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Ottawa
C.P
Charles Hanbury-Williams
Canada
Parliamentary Press Gallery
Alberta Wins Curling Championship In Toronto Final
Alberta’s Manahan rink from Edmonton defeated Manitoba by 19 to 7 in the Canadian curling championship final for the Macdonald-Büerer trophy in Toronto. Final standings listed Manitoba 8 1, Alberta 8 1, Northern Ontario 7 2, Saskatchewan 6 3, Nova Scotia 5 4, British Columbia 5 4, Ontario 2 7, Quebec 2 7, Prince Edward Island 1 8, New Brunswick 1 8.
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Toronto
Alberta
Manitoba
Manahan
Edmonton
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Quebec
Prince Edward Igland
New Bruns- Wick
People's League of Alberta Formally Organized
Calgary March 5 The People's League of Alberta announces formal organization to promote sane sound and progressive government and to take direct political action if necessary. The provincial executive will meet and until action is required the League remains a non partisan organization.
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Calgary
C.P
People’s League of Alberta
League
Premier King in Washington for White House talks
Mackenzie King arrived in Washington for an overnight visit to discuss world affairs with President Roosevelt at the White House. He was greeted by Secretary of State Hull and presidential secretary Marvin H. McIntyre along with other officials.
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Washington
Mar
C.P
Mackenzie King
Roosevelt
White House
King
Boos
Hull
Marvin H. McIntyre
Siege of Toledo Deepens As Alcatraz Barrage Holds
Madrid reports that government artillery pummeled Toledo on March 5 while 30,000 militiamen held the Capuchinos district south of the Alcazar in a fourth day siege. Insurgent forces in Oviedo and Asturias claimed to have beaten back attacks as tensions with France flared over Spanish Morocco.
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Madrid
C.P
Toledo
Alcazar
Capuchinos
Salamanca
France
Spanish
Morocco
Geneal Franco
Paris
Germany
Italy
Spain
A. P
Oviedo
Asturias
Wholesale license fees urged for wholesalers
Secretary Huckvale informs Edmonton Chamber of Commerce that the wholesale branch has withdrawn opposition to wholesale license fees under the Licensing of Trade and Businesses Act. The Calgary Board of Trade is advised to follow, clarifying retail and wholesale codes coincide with the act. Receipts and cheques for wholesale licenses should be sent promptly.
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Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Churchill Endorses Five Year Defence Plan Amid War World Worries
Winston Churchill declares the five year defence plan strengthens the ministry's position and pledges to pursue it to a safer, more secure stance. He warns Parliament that Britain is not fully master of its fate and stresses reliance on naval power and U S support while praising ties with France.
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Winston Churchill
Britain
Jlondon
C.P. Cable
Boris
Fdct
Crmwchill
Europe
States
France
Market Slows as Snow Lingers on Rural Roads
Snow still makes country roads hazardous and curbs traffic this morning. Egg prices hold at 35c for grade A, 30c grade B, 28c grade C. Butter at 25c per pound. Live chickens bring 55c each and live geese 1.25 each.
Government siege report cites frightful clashes and abuses
Insurgent sources claim thousands of government reserves were hurled into a futile action at San Claudio Cerro Regajal Buena Vista and other positions. An insurgent communique says prisoners showed welts from whippings and that officers were ordered to seize insurgent positions under threat of execution.
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San Claudio
Cerro Regajal
Buena Vista
Baker transfer to Calgary as liquor branch manager
Mr. H. Baker, a longtime Medicine Hat figure and former city clerk, is transferred to Calgary to manage the government liquor branch there. His career spans over 28 years in Medicine Hat, including military service, insurance work, and leadership roles in civic organizations.
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H. Baker
Government Liquor
Calgary
Foothills
Baker
Dinning
Medicine Hall
175Th
Canada
Spencer and Baker
Liquor Falcons
Bally St
G.W.V.A
Canadian Legion
Legion Provincial Command
US Steel raises steel prices amid higher production costs
United States Steel Corp announces price increases of 3 to 8 dollars per ton aimed at offsetting higher steel making costs from wage increases and a 40 hour work week adjustment. President William A. Invin explains the move to buyers tomorrow.
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New York
United States Steel Corp
William “A Invin
Alberta Social Credit discussed appointing technical expert
In Edmonton on March 5 Alberta legislators debated bringing in a technical adviser to plan Social Credit reforms. A. L. Blue and Ribstone urged Major CG W Douglas or another expert to guide the program with a small council of three specialists, arguing early action benefits poverty relief and provincewide plans.
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Douglas
Assembly
Edmonton
F.’ Sanderson
Social Credit
Alberta
A. L. Blue
S.C
C. H. Douglas
Pees de’ Ribstoné
Aberhart
D. B. Mullen
H. J. Ash
Olds
Mr. Blue
W. Douglas
Herman Trelle Suggested for Alberta Senate Appointment
Edmonton report notes Herman Trelle, world wheat champion and Wembley farmer, was proposed for a Senate seat in the Alberta Legislature. H J Ash of Social Credit urged quick acceptance to avoid delays by resistant politicians.
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Edmonton
Mar
C.P
Herman Trelle
Wembley
Aud
Senate
H. J
Ash
Social Credit
Olds
Edmonton Dominions Meet Coleman Canadians in Alberta Finals
Mild weather and soft ice lure the Alberta senior hockey final opener to Calgary. Edmonton Dominions clash with Coleman Canadians in the first game set for Saturday amid shifting plans and expected competitive play.
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Edmonton
C.P
Calgary
Alberta
Edmonton Dominions
Coleman Canadians
Oil Rights Placed Under Reservation Across Alberta
Edmonton report states 61,268,400 acres about three eighths of Alberta are set aside by order in council as a reservation. The measure covers north of Edmonton from British Columbia to Saskatchewan. Mines Minister Tanner says the move preserves province interests without hindering development. Turner Valley Ribstone and Wainwright fields remain unaffected. The Social Credit planning committee had urged a development reserve for party financing.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Iedmonton
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Tanner
Turner Valley
Ribstone
Wainwright
Social Crédit, Planning
John Hargrave
Social Credit
Putsch Plot Report Suppressed As Leaders Flee
Paris reports from Budapest say German minister Von Mackensen left and Hungarian authorities failed to prevent a pro Nazi putsch. Rightist groups, funded by Germany, plotted to seize government. secrecy surrounds the event to avert an international scandal.
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Oe Ag
Rae Egd
Paris
C.P
Havas News
Budapest
Gebrge von Mackenzie
Grdec
France Lifts Ban On Domestic Gold Trading
Paris reports Premier Blum's Socialist government lifts the ban on domestic gold trading to revive confidence and support a new national defense loan. The move aims to curb public expenditures and peg the franc, with effects to begin Monday.
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France
Paris
C.P
Leon Blum
Surviving Triplets Named Elsie and Flaine
In North Bay on March 4, Mr and Mrs Jonathan Brown announced the surviving twins of a triplet birth will be named Elsie and Flaine.
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North, Bay
North
Bay
Jonathan Brown
Elsie
Flaine
Government details on credit house premises and readiness
Edmonton records show no acquisitions or leases for the credit house since earlier deals. Hon. Dr. W W Cross reports no premises held, no staff hired, and no registrars or clerks employed under the act. inquiries sought locations, purchase prices, and readiness for operation.
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Edmonton
Credit House
Nofse
Drii W.W. Cross
J. J. Bowlen
Caligary
Bowlen
Ube
Split in Ranks Over Alberta Social Credit Bills
Edmonton reports two Social Credit bills to be introduced in the legislature today. Premier Aberhart said the measures were approved after a four hour caucus of government supporters despite rumors of dissension triggered by a legislator’s speech urging qualified social credit and criticizing coordination talks.
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Edmonton
C.P
Social Credit
Alberta Credit
Import-Export Bureau
Aberhart
Ribstone
Sofia
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