Trade Pact Ratified by Ottawa House in Majority Vote
The Canadian Parliament narrowly approves the Canada United States trade treaty with 175 votes for and 39 against, excluding Conservatives. The pact, first negotiated in 70 years, takes effect January 1 on tariff changes though full force awaits a passing bill. Premier King spoke as the vote closed amid a rare silence and a staged party response.
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Ententes Back French Protest Over Rhineland Reoccupation
London reports Charles de Gaulle era tensions rise as France threatens to quit the League unless Britain backs demands that Hitler withdraw troops from the Rhineland. Five allied nations including Czechoslovakia Romania Yugoslavia Turkey vow support. Italy rejects sanctions. Belgium promises to participate in collective action if needed.
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Alberta legislature debates Game Act administration
In Edmonton Alberta legislators considered Game Act administration with a $17 425 vote, a $700 rise. Members urged higher timber wolf bounties and fur tax revisions as L A Giroux and W J Lampley warned wolves threaten families and game. The agriculture minister said he welcomed suggestions.
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Reich Insists On Formal Invitation
In Berlin a foreign office spokesman said the Reich will not send a representative to the Locarno crisis session. The League of Nations council would open Saturday without Germany under pressed conditions, as action moved from Geneva to London. The Reich demanded formal notification from the council.
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Ninety Civil Servants Resign Since September 3
EDMONTON March 11 Ninety civil servants have resigned since the Social Credit government took office on September 3 a return tabled in the legislature shows. A later note reports a predicted drop in Alberta gasoline prices following a cabinet conference with major oil company representatives.
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C.P
Gow Named District Commissioner for Medicine Hat
Walter D. Gow is appointed district commissioner for Medicine Hat in connection with the Alberta census to begin June 1. Appointment of enumerators will follow on the census commissioners' recommendation. Courtney, A. Wood, serves as commissioner for Lethbridge district.
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Courtney
A. Wood
Lethbridge
Germany Eyes Non Aggression Pacts Across Europe
In an interview published by the London Mail, Chancellor Adolf Hitler states Germany’s readiness to join the League of Nations and argues Non‑Aggression Pacts should be negotiated directly between governments. He claims treaties should apply equally to Czechoslovakia and Austria and discusses the fate of colonial questions and peace treaties.
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London Strike Ends And Traffic Returns To Normal
London traffic resumed after a 24 hour strike by taxi bus and streetcar drivers protesting shortened lunch hours. The protest had halted traffic in the South End and the disruption affected thousands of riders.
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War Time Naval Hero Beatty Dies at 65
Admiral of the Fleet Beatty, war time naval hero, died at his London home after several weeks illness. He was 65, with his son Viscount Borodale and medical staff at his bedside. His death followed a serious decline after attending King George’s funeral. He had predicted his death last November after leaving a sick bed to attend Sir John Jellicoe’s funeral.
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New York Strike Spreads to Grand Central and Beyond
Union leaders call the action a war to the finish as striking building service workers extend their protest to the Grand Central area Brooklyn and Queens. James Bambrick, a strike leader, warns of widening operations and accuses owners of importing Pennsylvania gunmen to confront strikers.
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Possibility of King Edward's Marriage Noted
In the House of Commons a royal message from King Edward VIII discusses the contingency of marriage. Chancellor Neville Chamberlain read the note, outlining revisions to civil lists to provide for the Queen and royal family if marriage occurs. A Labour MP pressed for a clear assurance that the king intends to marry, but no answer was given.
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Maritime rights urged to unite against false doctrine
Hon. F. C. Squires, leader of the Conservative opposition in Fredericton, urged New Brunswick to unite for Maritime rights. He warned discord among the Maritimes would crush arms efforts and criticized federal adjustments based on population, calling for constant action.
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Legislative Assembly
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Hat Engineer Drops Dead at Cab's Throttle
William D. Mackinnon an engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway dies of heart failure while on the throttle of a freight train bound for Drumheller Valley near Bassano. Fireman Slack of Medicine Hat took over the engine and drove the train to Bassano. Mackinnon had a long service record dating to 1907 and had lived in Medicine Hat for about 28 years. His death ends a notable career with CPR. funeral plans await arrival of his brother from Payton, Saskatchewan.
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Roosevelt orders survey on European trade outlets for U.S. farm goods
President Roosevelt directs agricultural adjustment administrator Chester Co. Davis to survey Europe’s economic policies for U.S. farm outlets. Davis will sail around March 20 for about two months, with H. R. Tolley named acting administrator. The probe will examine foreign substitution for U.S. exports and include foreign cotton demand.
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No Scientific Basis for Inferior Woman Brain Theory
Moscow report by V P Osipoff director of Bekteroff institute for brain study states no evidence that women's brains are structurally inferior to men's. The findings come from a study of 500 Inman brains conducted over several years.
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V. P. Osipoff
Bekteroff Institute For the Study
Inman
Debra Markos Bombing Wrecks Town in Italian Raid
Ethiopian reports say 50 people were killed and 85 wounded when 12 Italian planes bombed Debra Markos in Gojjam province. The attack wrecked the town with many houses and two churches razed and two British missionaries wounded.
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Abandon Hope For Overdue Schooner General Gough Crew Reported
Nild St John s March 11 The General Gough a three masted schooner with six crewmen is reported abandoned after 102 days out of Oporto Spain The sister ship General Wood arrived after a long voyage from Oporto and said the Gough may have sunk in a terrific gale near Barbados if repairs were not pursued elsewhere
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Britain to Strengthen Air Defence Budget in 1936
London report says the home office budget will rise by about 2.2 million dollars to bolster air defence. Funds target gas attack protection and civilian training. nine new airfields to open in Cheltenham Gloucester Coventry Oxford Perth Erith eാത്ര and Park Wolverhampton Worcester York. An air school may be set up on Cyprus but no air base there.
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Social Crediters Fail To Resolve Alberta Budget Dispute
A five hour Alberta legislature caucus failed to settle the rift with Major Douglas over the budget and proposed taxation. Premier Aberhart said the government will not back down, and Douglas may face a further policy auction in days. The caucus endorsed Douglas duty to implement his principles despite hesitation.
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