Alberta Legislature Backs Social Credit Contact with Aberhart
Edmonton passage invites William Aberhart of Calgary to advise on a social credit plan for the province. The assembly offers support including accountants statisticians and clerical help, with all costs paid by the province and potential compensation for Aberhart’s time. Major Douglas advisory retainer details and debates over engaging experts dominated the session.
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Edmonton
D. M. Duggan
William Aberhart
Calgary
Aberhart
C. H. Douglas
Douglas
Social Credit
Alberta
Government
R. G. Reid
Major Douglas
Maj
W. R. Howson
K.C
Donald
Blizzard Death Toll Rises Across Western Canada
A severe blizzard roared east from western Canada causing impassable roads and disrupted lines, killing five residents in Manitoba and Saskatchewan as crews battled to restore power. Victims include Verrun, 68, of Buchan Manitoba and C H H Snider, Manitoba telecom chief, in Brandon.
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Winthipeg
Maren H
Canada
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Singer Verrun
Buchan
Man
W. R. Sheriffs
Brokenhead
C. HH. Snider
Brandon
John C. Traub
Regina
Mike Hawryshiuk
Far
Resthern
Sask
Sit. Paul
Minn
I Mareh
Lakes
Associated Press
Britain raises naval and defense budgets for next year
Britain announces naval estimates at 391 843 000 dollars as part of total defense appropriations for the new fiscal year. The overall defence outlay reaches 620 011 860 dollars, up 51 219 540 from last year, with naval builds limited by the Washington treaty until 1936.
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London
C.P
Great Britain
Japan
Greek Air Raid on Kavala and Macedonian Advance
A squadron of Greek aircraft bombed Kavala while rebel forces withdrew in Macedonia. The government claimed a major victory with the Fourth Army capturing Seres after a heavy artillery assault, as tensions rose across central Macedonia and fears of a larger conflict grew. Bulgarian border patrols intensified as Thrace frontier mobilization spread.
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Athens
C.P
Kavala
Macedonia
Greek Fourth Army
Seres
Salonika
Thrace
Bulgaria
Eleutherios Venizelos
Greece
Panagiotis Tsaldaris
Associated Press
Venizelos
Alexandria
Camenos
Drama
George Kondylis
French Opinions Of The British Attitude
Paris reports on the British white paper with a mix of cautious approval and critical note. The Echo Dée Paris calls it a preface to tough days ahead for Germany, while Le Jour highlights demands tied to new armament and Britain's solidarity with coastal territories. Le Journal laments Britain's insufficient air, land, and naval forces and notes it may take years to catch up.
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Paris
C.p.havas
Echo Dée
North Sea
Channel
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Baldwin
Britain
Rhine
le Journal
Great Britain
Funeral for Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Planned
Oliver Wendell Holmes former Supreme Court justice dies early today at age 93 or 94 and his funeral is set for Friday in Washington D C A military burial will honor his Civil War service at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Washington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Arlington National Cemetery
One Change Made In Farm Credit Act OTTAWA
The government bill amending the Farm ers' Creditors' Arrangement Act passed third reading in the House of Commons without dissension and goes to the Senate. Two opposition amendments were debated. none approved. The main change extends a stay on court actions for debt adjustments after proposals are filed.
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Ottawa
C.P
Farmers’ Creditors
House of Commons
Senate
George Coote
U.F.A
Macleod
C. E. Ferland
Lib
Joliette
Argentine Refuses Wheat Pact and Quota Talks End
London reports that Canada the United States Australia and Argentina abandoned wheat export controls for the current crop year as Argentina balked at repudiating the 1933 pact. Big four delegates failed to reach progress and will cable governments for instructions after seven hours of wrangling.
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London
C.P
Canada
United States
Australia
Argentina
A.P
John van A. MacMurray
Rodolfo Garcinarias
British arms spend halt derails European talks
London reports say Britain’s white paper on armaments triggers criticism at home and abroad. Arthur Henderson may resign from the Disarmament Conference, while Berlin notes British postponement of Sir John Simon’s Berlin visit amid German rearmament concerns. The Anglo German talks on security are now off with no immediate resumption date.
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Arthur Henderson
Hitler
London
C.P
MacDonald
House of Commons
Sir John Simon
Berlin
Mar
Fuehrer
Foreign Office
Germany
Havas
Adolfsidler
Sir John
Oh Pnge
Heavy Damage Sustained in Dixon Block Fire
Early today a basement fire in the Dixon block corner of Sixth avenue and Third street caused heavy damage after a two hour effort by firefighters. Losses total about 17000 with the building owner insured for 5000. Store stocks suffered from smoke heat and water with Boylan drug store, Elite cafe and rest of building affected. origin listed as unknown.
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Dixon Block
Sixth Avenue
Third Street
Unkorn
Hlite Cafe
Boylan Drug
Thestron
H. C. Dixon
Hloett
Boylaw
Xtr Gust Meledonis
Coote's 5 Percent Farm Loan Amendment Rules Out
Ottawa reports show UFA member George Coote of Macleod twice sought to limit farm loan rates to five percent but was ruled out of order. Finance Minister Rhodes warned against too-low rates risking no loans, while two bills gained first readings to authorize inspection fees for canned fish and fishery licenses. Creamery butter in cold storage fell by over four million pounds from Feb 1 to March 1, with 1935 figures higher than a year earlier.
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Ottawa
C.P
George Coote
U.F.A
Macleod
House of Commons
Farmers’ Creditors Arrangement Act
E. N. Rhodes
Coote
House Banking Committee
Banking Committee
Charles Stewart
Lib
Edmonton
William Irvine
Wetwskiwin
Canada
A. G. Bury
Edmonton East
Finance
Wilfred Manhure
Vancouver Burrard
Mar. G
Hon
Grote -Stirling
Fisheries
Stirling
A. W. Neill
Comox-Alberni
Livestock Market Report From Winnipeg
Cattle receipts around 20 with choice steers about 6.66 and common 4.75. Neon neers 85.60, cows 3.50, bulls 2.25. Hog receipts 35 with select bacon near 1.00 per head, heavy hogs around 6.70 to 7.15, sows 6.10. Market unclear with no firm market established.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Neers
New Barometer Described By Meteor Service Expert
The meteorological service describes a jar barometer using a medium sized form and water. A frog settles at the bottom or near the top indicating fair or good weather, according to Andrew Thompson.
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Toronto
C.P
Andrew Thompson
The
Meteorological Service Today
Mr. Theorreon
Uproar in Havana After Machine Gun Attacks and Bombs
In Havana today a man was killed and eight injured as machine gun fire and bombs rocked the city amid strikes. An automobile carrying prominent Liberal Ramon Vasconcelos was attacked. a companion was killed and two others were wounded, Vasconcelos escaped unharmed. Labor, education and treasury workers joined a 1 p.m. strike.
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Havana
Ramon Vasconcelos
Vasconcelos
Departments of Labor ,Education and
The
Treasury
Ontario Remains Undefeated in Macdonald Brier Play
In Toronto on March 6 the Macdonald Brier saw Ontario’s rink, led by Gordon Campbell of Hamilton, stay undefeated after round three with an 8-7 win over Charles Durrant of Halifax. Alberta, Northern Ontario, and Saskatchewan beside Ontario each posted two wins and one loss. Bobby Alexander’s Alberta beat Manitoba 10-8 as the morning round closed. Northern Ontario defeated Quebec 11-10 and Saskatchewan beat New Brunswick 13-8.
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Toronto
C.P
Ontario
Gordon Campbell
Hamilton
Charles Durrant
Halifax
Nova Scotians
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Bobby Alexander
Calgary
Quebec
New Brunswick
Alberta Seeks Tariff Reform and Western Justice in Legislature
A provincial resolution advocating tariff reform and possible secession prompts Alberta lawmakers to debate fiscal justice. Milton C. McKeen argues the tariff has unequal effects across Canada, especially on the West, while Hugh C. Farthing and Jussell Loye press for pension and municipal relief. The discussion includes lowering pension ages and reallocating costs, with debate continuing on page five.
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Pogaloln
Sufhierias Uy
Dominion
Milton C. MeKkeen
U.F.A
Lac Dite
Calgary
Ottawa
McKeen
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