Calgary Debates Old Age Pension Tax Plan
Liberals Conservatives and Labor oppose idea taxing municipalities for old age pensions. Hon. R. G. Reid argues 10 percent municipal share is minimum, cost per pensioner about 424, bill aims to limit municipal burden while ensuring relatives support if able. Article continues on page six.
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Calgary
R. G. Reid
Provincia
Municipi
Effairs
Reid
Manitoba
No Crops Reaped Where No Seed is Sown
Ottawa March 15 The budget debate in the House of Commons was resumed led by Liberal C W Bothwell Swift Current. Trade reports show Canada’s exports shrinking while U S exports rise and tariff disputes on pig iron and fruits are debated. James Malcolm notes the budget clarifies the nation’s finances. critics say prosperity comes from providence, but there was no harvest where no seed was sown.
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Canada
Neigher
Swift Current
Ottawa
House of Commons
C.W. Bothwell
Liberal
United States
Bothwell
Tariff Commission
C. W. Bell
Hamilton West
Great Britain
Prairie Provinces
Prairies
Botheath
James Malcolm
Snowbound at Summit Tavern Meant to Reach Laramis Help
A pack train is being assembled today to carry medical supplies to Summit Tavern, twenty five persons snowbound eight thousand feet up on Shermar Hill. Frank King, inn manager, and Jack Daniels reached the peak yesterday after a three day storm. they report scarce food but stockpiled provisions and urgent medical needs.
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Larinie
Wye
Marett
Summit Tavern
Laramis
Frank King
Prof Rowan on bird migration in informative chamber address
Professor Rowan spoke at the Chamber of Commerce meeting at Assiniboia Hotel on bird migration theories and experiments. He highlighted the Arctic Tern s 22 000 mile round trip and the Chicadee s winter adaptation, noting birds link to reptilian traits and evolution of wings.
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Rowan
Chamber of Commerce
Assiniboia Hotel
Dixon
C. Pratt
Phainmman
Professor Rowan
Flooded Town Of Elba Faces Rising Water Rescue Calls
Reports from Elba Alabama describe 15 foot flood levels and residents stranded on roofs and in attics. Alabama National Guardsmen were dispatched from Montgomery to aid in rescues as waters rise and forecasts warned many could die without rapid relief.
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Here
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Bibb
Graves
WAPI
Bwlba
Aysille
Elba
Montgomery
Ala
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Innterprise
Searcy
Alabama National Guardsmen
Dothan
Ertha
Mobile
Brewson
Big Creek
Castle Berry
Strawberry Centre
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Jl Paso
Canada Warned Against Russia Trade Move
London dispatch notes Conservative Morning Post editorial warns Canada against resuming official relations with Soviet Russia. The piece cites Premier Mackenzie King weighing trade ties, asserts British experience warns of dangers, and urges Canada to trade only on a cash basis to avoid embarrassment before British elections.
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London
Conservative Morning Post
Canada
Russia
Mackenzie King
Baldwin
Railway Act Amendment Limits Board Inquiry Into Subsidiaries
Ottawa March: Railway Commissioners adopt the amendment to the Railway Act sponsored by Hon. C. A. Dunsing, minister of railways, which removes the board’s power to inquire into the financial operations of subsidiary companies under the board’s jurisdiction.
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Cockechie
C. A Dunsing
Board of Railway Commissioners
Hhe
Indications election set for May 30 in Great Britain
London reports in parliamentary circles that the next general election in Great Britain will be held on May 30 unless issues with the Finance Bill delay dissolution. Nominations are to be made May 20 with polling on May 30.
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London
Great Britain
Debate on budget resumes in Canadian Parliament
Ottawa report notes the budget debate to continue today in the House with J C Brady Conservative Skeena leading. The Senate did not sit and yesterday H E Spencer UFA Battle River moved a sub amedment for immediate large British preference hikes toward freer trade.
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J. C. Brady
Skeena
Senate
H. E. Spencer
U.F.A
Battle River
Canada
Honames Malcolm
Trade and Commerce
J. W. Edwards
Frontenac-Addinton
J. H. Woodsworth
Winnipeg
Floods Hit Brantford As Grand River Rises Again
Brantford and nearby Ontario towns face their highest Grand River levels in years after rapid spring melt and heavy rains. Fire crews rescue families stranded in Holmedale as Elora Guelph Kitchener Galt and Paris report record high waters. No major damage expected due to dyke protection though outer lands flood.
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Brantford
Holmedale
North End
Elora
Guelph
Kitchener
Galt
Paris
Free State Wins North Dublin City By Election
The Free State Party captured North Dublin city in a Dail by election, defeating Oscar Traynor by 124 votes for Government candidate Dr. O Hincins amid a total poll of 56 676.
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Free State
Dublin
Irish Free State
Mar
Free State Party
Dail
Dr. O'Hincins
Oscar Traynor
de Valera
MacGregor Head of Canadian Pipe Band Elected
At the annual Canadian Pipe Band meeting early this week Alex MacGregor was elected president with William Wright as secretary. The slate lists patrons, officers, and band committee representatives. The band seeks new members and invites recruits to practices Monday and Friday evenings.
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William Wright
EF. VW. Gershaw
M.P
Hector Lang
M.L.A
George Preston
W. J. Conrac
D. N. McCharles
D Ptcqueen
Legion
J. M. Vayior
Alex MacGregor
FF. McCartney
A. Hosie
D. Mitchell
J. Stout
Lang's Re drafted Motion Gains Unanimous Support
Edmonton March 15 Hector Lang Liberal Medicine Hat topped a session in the Legislature with unanimous endorsement of his redrafted resolution for financial aid to school teachers unable to continue due to ill health or old age. The amended motion requests Education Ministry inquiry and provision for fair cases, following Premier Brownlee and Lang's meeting.
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Edmonton
Hector Lang
J. K. Brownlee
Lange
Marshal Foch Improves Quietly After Night Visit
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch in better heart and mind but with a low temperature of 986 and pulse 92. Doctors note his night was peaceful and he slept, and he used an invalid bed to sit up without being moved for the first time today.
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Paris
Marshal Foch
Federals Close in on Durango Stronghold near Torreon
Mexico City March 15. Federal Commander in Chief Calles pushes toward Torreon with four other armies while nearing Durango where 4000 rebels hold. Rebels from Torreon march south to meet advancing Federals as Naco border fighting looms. foreigners stranded in Torreon.
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Calles
Torreon
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Ward
Juarez
Naco
Juarc
Citive
Vera Cruz
Mazo
Mazatlan
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