Alberta Debates Cutting Western Province Expenditures
Edmonton March 13 The four western provinces face financial strain as the lieutenant governor’s office and expenses of House upkeep are debated. D M Duggan provincial Conservative leader urges Alberta to act alone for economy and to show world it is cutting costs. He argues excess costs stem from extravagant administration and deficits. He notes provincial debt relief requires federal backing and cites recent deficit figures for Manitoba British Columbia Saskatchewan and Alberta. J Russell Love defends government admin and says expenditures have been reduced by 4 5 million in three years.
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Edmonton
D. M. Duggan
Alberta
Duggan
J. Russell Love
U.F.A
Wainwright
Norman Hindsley
Ind
Calgary
Molto
Manitoba
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
a.Russell Love
A.F.A. Wainwright
Iiiing
Yédr
Thade
Howson
Dechene
Ldsa
Gibbs
Eden Says War Not Imminent Yet Desperation Noted
Capt Eden, Lord Privy Seal and disarmament envoy, told the House of Commons his impressions from a recent mission abroad. He rejected ideas of imminent war while urging a disarmament convention that would achieve a viable balance of disarmament and present realities.
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Don
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Ocean
Eden Roje
Titles question up in House once more
Premier Bennett refused to accept Mitchell anti titles motion shielding the head of government from recommending honors for the King. Humphrey Mitchell said Canadians need a home title a job and an order for their next meal as the motion was moved.
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Ottawa
Bennett
Mitchell
Humphrey Mitchell
Labor
Hamilton East
Roosevelt Declares Waterway a Natural Development
The U S Senate rejected the St Lawrence waterway treaty with Canada by 46 to 42, short of two thirds. President Roosevelt had urged ratification, warning failure could cede control to Canada while insisting the seaway is a natural development and will be built.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Mar
United States Senate
St. Lawrence
Canada
Senate
United States
New York
Mackay Discusses Alberta Trade Troubles and Debts
A. C. Mackay of Caf fees Asin told the Stevens Committee that about six thousand Alberta stores outside Calgary and Edmonton carry 46 million dollars in debt. He cited loss leader practices and retailers pressuring prices, noting farmers’ prices fell by 500000 in 1932 33 due to chain store discounts. He said Alberta merchants were denied the same 14 percent trade discounts as chain and department stores.
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Ottawa
Canadiah Press
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
A. C. Mackay
Mackay
Link Montana With the Hudson's Bay Railway
A proposal to connect the Wyom ing-Montana railway to the Hudson Bay road via Saskatchewan is under consideration. It would aid shipment of cattle from Montana and Wyoming. Regina reports Saskatchewan government has no knowledge of the plan and comments from others are awaited.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Radvilley
Hudson Bay
Saskatdth
Sverséas
Wyoming
Regina
Saskatchewan
United States gunboat Fulton destroyed by fire
Late bulletins report the US gunboat Fulton on patrol near Bias Bay was destroyed by fire with a crew of 187 aboard. Two rescue vessels including a British warship saved the officers and crew.
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Hong Kong
Bias Bay
United States
Fulton
World's oldest Freemason Wynard G. A. Boers dies in New Zealand
The Dutchman Wynard G. A. Boers, born in Rotterdam and believed to be the world’s oldest Freemason at 99, died in Wellington New Zealand. He settled there in 1857 the year of the Indian mutiny after serving as a sailor and being captured in the Black Sea during the Crimean War. He initiated Freemasonry in Antwerp in 1856.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Wynard G. A. Boers
Rotterdam
Black Sea
Afitwerp
Alberta Legislature Approves Irrigation Inquiry Motions
Edmonton reports the Legislative body approved a resolution by W H Shield urging inquiry into various irrigation projects in Southern Alberta. A second resolution urged Dominion government to undertake stock water renewal in the drought area of Southeastern Alberta. A third, by C L Gibbs, called for a survey of dedication in rural sections. No vote taken yet and further discussion planned.
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Edmonton
Alberta
W. H. Shield
U.F.A
Macleod
Drouth
C.L. Gibbs
Labor
Edimonton
Legislative Committee
Trade talks between United States and France promising trade revival
Paris March 13 American officials and commercial leaders said Roosevelt’s tariff bargaining powers could match Doumergue’s and spur U S France trade. They viewed potential reciprocal agreements on trade quotas as a bright promise for increased sales and swift terms if authority is granted.
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Richard Maslock
Associated Press
Paris
Roosevelt
Gaston Doumergue
France
Roosévelt
United States
Goit
Government Eyes Fishing Ads in Newspapers
H B Short urged the government to spend 40000 on advertising fish as a food through newspapers and periodicals. He asked Fisheries Minister Alfred Durantreau to consider providing for the venture in supplementary estimates, and the minister said he would consider the idea.
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Ottawa
Canadian ‘Press
H. B. Short
Coris
Bigby-Annapolis
Alfred Duranteau
No Fishing Survey Of Hudsons Bay Declared
Canadian Parliament heard Minister Alfred Bourshlezu state that no survey of Hudsons Bay and James Bay fisheries is planned. He noted a 1930 survey exists and private firms have operated since, providing required data to the department.
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Ottawa
Alfred Bourshlezu
House of Commons
Hudson's
James Bay
J. A. Bradette
Lib
North Temiskaming
Montreal Man Charged With Conspiracy in Fraud Case
Leo M Fingard, an officer of a stock and bond investment company, is charged with conspiracy to defraud clients. A bail bond of 5000 was set by Judge Maurice Tetreau. Preliminary hearing scheduled for March 21. brothers David Fingard and Reginald W Zappi are at large. Indictment covers December 1 1982 to March 8 1934.
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Montreal
Maurice Tetreau
Leo M. Fingard
Dan’ P. Gillmore
K.C
Fingard
David Fingard
Reginald W. Zappi
Seduction Damage Action Against Premier Brownlee Moves Ahead
In Edmonton on March 13 the damage action brought by ex Mayhem? McMillan of Edson against Premier J E Brownlee and his daughter Vivian advances as Neil D. MacLean KC files notice for directions. Justice Boyle will direct discoveries and decide trial format and jury whether the case goes to a jury. Trial may be set for late April with sessions to begin on the last Monday in April.
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Edmonton
Agdnfist
J. E. Brawnlee
Alberta
McMillan
Edson
Vivian
Neil D. MacLean
K.C
Boyle
Chambers
Ger Thal
Wheat Exports Fall for Canada Week to March 9
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada exported 1.91 million bushels of wheat for the week ending March 9, a drop from 2.56 million the prior week and from 3.10 million in the same week last year.
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Ottawa
Mar
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Howson's Amendment Attacks Alberta Budget Deficits
Howson moves an amendment criticizing Alberta budget miscalculations from 1930 to 1933 including deficits and use of Special Warrants arguing taxation burdens are unbearable and government leadership lacking the motion notes rising deficits and calls for confidence loss in budgeting and expenditure controls.
Canada plans enabling wheat export controls amid world talks
Prime Minister Bennett disclosed that prairie provinces will push emergency wheat boards to license and restrict provincial sales if needed. The federal parliament may authorize a joint Dominion-provincial board, with orders-in-council to follow once leg islation passes.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Canada
R. B. Bennett
Prairie Provinces
Dominion
Bennett
House
Russia
World Wheat Advisory Board
Rome
E. J. Young
Lib
Weyburn
Acre
Benne
Fishermen Clash Over Big Award in Parliament
In Ottawa on March 13 British Columbia fishermen pressed for a share of the $160,000 yearly Halifax award paid to Nova Scotia fishers. Independent MP Alan W. Neill led BC’s bid, but Maritime interests rejected BC participation citing treaty origins and long-standing fund allocation for Maritime fishermen.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Alan W. Neill
Comox-Alberni
Halifax
United States
Canada
Tobacco Probe Targets Prices and Rubber Makers
Ottawa March 14 The Stevens committee will investigate tobacco prices and Canadian rubber manufacturers led by the Dominion Rubber Association, government officials announced today.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Rubber Association
Stevens
Trial of Edward Conradson in Buck Creek murder case heats up
Wetaskiwin Alberta March 13 Constable J W Pooker testified at the murder trial of Edward Conradson, denying defense claims he manipulated the case to pin the killing of Carl Anderson on Conradson. He recounted finding bones, a jam tin with 8,000 oil shares in Mrs Evelina Conradson’s name, and noted ongoing inquiry. The hearing faces a long run with only 14 of 74 witnesses heard and others to come from Alberta and Oregon for dental and medical testimony.
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Anderson
Buck Creek
Ford
Edward Conradson
Conradson
Eivalina Conradson
Sergt
William Y Buchanan
R.c.m-P
Edward
Frank
Son
John W. McGregor
Universit O
K.C
Roy
Crown
Jackson
Abe W. ‘Miller
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