Treasury Grants Conditional Authority for Scrip Bank Issuance
Washington March 7 Secretary Woodin grants conditional authority for clearing house associations to issue scrip or other exchange media to meet community needs payrolls and maintain employment hoarding prevented no gold payments. Regulations effective immediately outline delivery of documents and securities to owners and guidance for foreign branch dealings.
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Sr SA
Aarne Ee
Washington
Mar
Secretary of the Treasury
Woodin
Aso
Treasury
New York
Massachusetts
Chicago
Boston
Ohio
South Carolina
California
Kansas
Florida
Michigan
Emerging Relief Act Extended Another Year
Ottawa reports that Canada seeks a one year extension of the Peace Order and Good Government Act known as the Unemployment and Farm Relief Act. The government will argue the U S financial crisis justifies continuing extraordinary powers including gold export controls. Parliament is asked to extend the measure past its March 51 expiry.
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Ottawa
Mer
Patricia Terrill
United States
Canada
Oberhamer suit against church dismissed in Calgary
Judgment dismissing a $40,000 damage suit by John Oberhamer against the American Lutheran church for alleged unauthorized dismissal was handed down by Mr Justice Ewing. Hugh C. Farthing represented Oberhamer, G M Blackstock represented the church.
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Calgary
John Oberhamer
American Lutheran Church
Justice Ewing
Hugh C. Farthing
M.L.C
Oberhamer
G. M. Blackstock
K.C
Medicine Hat
Defendent
U S Tourists In Canada Can Now Get Home Again
Montreal reports relief as Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways accept American Express money orders and travellers cheques for fares, aiding hundreds of stranded U S tourists. The U S House of Representatives adjourned in tribute to late Senator T J Walsh of Montana.
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U.S
Canada
Montreal
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railways
American Express Company
United States
House of Representatives
T. J. Walsh
Montana
Zan gara Arraignment Set in Mayor Cermak Murder Case
Giuseppe Zan gara's arraignment on the murder charge of Mayor Cermak was scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday by Circuit Judge Thompson after agreement between Zan gara's lawyers and the prosecution.
Dollar parity set between United States and Canada for duties
Ottawa reports the United States dollar is now at par with the Canadian dollar for all customs purposes during the current emergency. Canada overturned a prior ruling that set the U.S. dollar at 1.25 Canadian. The move ties the value of imports to the U.S. currency and allows U.S. firms to price to Canadian buyers without a dumping duty based on exchange premiums.
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Ottawa
United States
E. B. Ryckman
U.S
Banquet Honors Two Retiring C P Brotherhood Members
Members of the C P Brotherhood of Maintenance of Ways hosted a Saturday night banquet at White Lunch hall above the cafe for sixty eight guests. Honorees J Flood Walsh and C Cutting Swift Current received gifts from Superintendent G J Fox, with W Guthrie noted for promotion as G and B foreman.
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C.P. Brother
Oe Maintenance of Ways
J. Ilood
Walsh
C. Cutting
Swift Current
W. Guthrie
B. Foreman
Saskatoon
Flood
Cutting
Guthrie
G. J. Fox
J. Ingles
Brotherhood
W. L. Coddington
J. B. McTaggart
Gordon
M. O'’Mally
A. MacAndrews
Alice
G. Dean
H. Hall
Redcliff Club Holds Whist Drive and Dance
Junior Brick and Coal footballers sponsored a whist drive and dance in Cliff hall on Friday night. Winners included Janet Patterson, Jimmie Dutton, M Henderson, and J Davies. A crowd enjoyed dancing afterward as the club hopes for a stronger season in spring.
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Cliff Hall
Janet Patterson
Jimmie Dutton
M. Henderson
J. Davies
Gordon Memorial Church
St. Ambrose Church
Gordon, Memorial Auditorium
Cox
Irish Free State Takes Annuities From Trust
London reports that Ireland will divert land annuities held in suspense to normal exchequer use. Irish Free State High Commissioner Dulanty told Dominions Secretary Thomas that annuities would be moved from the suspense account amid unresolved arbitration talks. Thomas expressed regret and noted arbitration remains an option.
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London
England
Thomas
United Kingdom
Blairmore Municipal Offices Reopened After Audit
Blairmore municipal offices in Lethbridge reopened today with Calgary accountant E. D. Battrum in charge under Alberta Government orders for an audit of the town’s books. The department had closed the offices Monday and ordered an inquiry into trust accounts.
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Lethbridge
Blairmore
E. D. Battrum
Calgary
Alberta
Department of Municipal Affairs
Greek coup d etat grips Athens as premier orders arrest
In Athens General Othonaios moves against General Plastiras after a Sunday parliamentary election. One dead and 23 injured follow the coup d etat. In Edmonton Alberta budget critics claim it is a paper balance, urging depreciation provisions for telephones.
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Athens
Greece
Othonaios
Plastiras
CNR Broadcasting System Sold to Canadian Radio Commission
Ottawa March 7 The Canadian Radio Commission will purchase the radio broadcasting system of the Canadian National Railways. Hon Robt Manion Minister of Railways said the Commission will take over staff and assume control of three stations located in Vancouver Ottawa and Moncton N B The sale includes the Vancouver Ottawa and Moncton stations.
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Ottawa
Canadian Radio Commission
Canadian National Railways
Robt. Manion
Vancouver
Moncton
N.B
Secretary Swanson vows to build Navy to treaty limits
Secretary Swanson, head of the Navy, pledged to expand the United States fleet to the London treaty limits as soon as conditions permit. He said every effort would be made to achieve the cap at the earliest feasible date.
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Mr. Webster
C.C.F
Washington
Swanson
United States Navy
Back to the Land Plan Adopted by the Council
City council approves a back-to-the-land plan and directs distribution of relief forms while setting up a selection committee. A power service decision places Ajax mine on a measured demand basis with seasonal options and strict electrical compliance requirements.
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Council
Ajax Mine
Ald
Baker
Ald. Simpson and Warham
Mr. Shepherd
Eee Srt
Electric Power Committee
Oliphant
Ajax
Ald. King and Warham
Acquittals in cattle stealing case heard by Justice Ives
Supreme Court this morning acquitted Jacob Flaig and Edgar Craudson of cattle stealing. The judge warned they narrowly escaped penitentiary time, noting insufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Branding details and the presence of a bar diamond cow were discussed, with no conclusive proof of the Yeast brand on hides.
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Jacob Flaig
Edgar Craudson
Justice Ives
Supreme Court
S.E. Place
Flaig
Craudson
A. MacGregor
Crown
G. M. Blackstock
K.C
Denver Kidnappers Behind Bars In Boettcher Case
Denver March 7 The Denver Post reports two alleged gang members jailed for the Charlies Boettcher II kidnapping for a $60 000 ransom. Two other men who helped stage the abduction are identified. Police say the rendezvous where Boettcher was held for over two weeks was in hills near Mitchell South Dakota.
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Denver
Mar
Denver Post
Charlies Boettcher II
Clark
Boettcher
Mitchell
South Dakota
Big Local Horse Sale Scheduled For This Week
The Lean lumber yard site has been transformed into a stock yard for a Friday and Saturday horse sale. Over two hundred horses have arrived, mostly work horses with a few saddle breeds and ponies from T. B. Jenkinsons ranch. A registered horse from Vancouver is among them.
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T. B. Jenkinson
Vancouver
Local Wheat Prices Reported for May July October and Nov
Local wheat price table shows May 51 and 3-8, July 52 and 3-8 split, Oct 54 bid, 1 Nov 49 and 3-4, Track 49 and 7-8, Street 31.
Lascar Faces Monarchs in Potential Arena Friendly
A possible exhibition ice hockey game between Lascar, the intermediate provincial champions, and the Monarchs may be held tomorrow night at the Arena. Check Wednesday issue of The News for official confirmation and details.
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Lascar
Monarchs
Wedneyday
National Radio Policy Postponed in Canada
The government plans nationalization of Canadian radio but delays due to financial stringency. The Radio Commission aims to improve broadcasting in Western Canada while keeping details secret. A broader nationalization policy remains dormant until prosperity returns.
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Ottawa
Marco
Radio Commission
House of Commons
Canada
Western
New Zealand Plans Own Silver Coinage To Curb Profiteering
Wellington reports the New Zealand government will issue its own silver coinage to check profiteering from the premium on exporting existing coins. The new Dominion silver coinage will match British standards, aiming to stabilize exports and counter price volatility in the pound sterling market.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Dominion
Great Britain
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