Prairie West crisis urges broad national finance inquiry
John M. Imrie of the Edmonton Journal urged Ottawa to speed the proposed national commission to investigate Canadian finances. He said terms of reference should cover Prairie West grievances and start in Due West with a swift report. He cited Alberta debts, Social Credit history, and recent court rulings as support for a fresh provincial and national approach.
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John M. Imrie
Edmonton Journal
Canadian Club
Ottawa
Dominion
West
ALTA
C.P
National Commission
Prairie West
John M. Mrie
Prairie ‘West
Canada
Due West
Alberta
Imrie
Pines
Social Credit
William Aberhart
A. F. Ewing
W. C. Ives
Alberta Supreme Court
Saskatchewan
Bank of Canada
National Finance
Aberhart
Mr. Imrie
Government appeals Ewing decision on debt act
An appeal from the Supreme Court ruling invalidating the Reduction and Settlement of Debts Act was filed over the weekend. The government considers alternatives for debt reduction and a 60 day private debt moratorium remains in effect as the budget debate opens with Liberal Leader Bowden speaking.
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D. F. Sanderson
Breaststaff
Edmonton
Supreme Court
Aberhart
A. F. Hwing
Social Credit
Bowilen
Coronation Committee to Meet on May 12 Celebration Plan
A meeting of the central committee of the general Coronation committee is scheduled for tomorrow night at 8:30 in City Hall council chamber. The session aims to proceed with drafting a definite program for the coronation celebration here on May 12.
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General Coronation Committee
Council Chamber
Rowe Clashes With Aberhart on Alberta Program Charges
Ottawa reports J. Rowe member of Parliament from Athabaska refused to apologize after party censure over claims Aberdeen government delayed implementing Social Credit promises. He defended a 10 point plan for Alberta including a separate economic unit and provincial exchange, arguing it could be enacted without delay.
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Ottawa
G.p.j.p
J. Rowe
S.C
Athabaska
Aberhart
Social Credit
Rowe
Zone Four
Assembly
Alberta
Cattle Wintering Praised After Severe Storm Report
Local observer Mr. James Herit asserts no foundation for claims of heavy cattle losses in the West district. He notes 350 head of calves on the Z-T ranch survived the storm well and antelope remain tightly bunched. Estimated 2 000 antelope roam on Mitchell lease with 3 000 farther beyond the river at Harry Miner’s Drowning Ford ranch. Open season unchanged. pasturage damage may prompt fewer shooting restrictions.
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James Hier
Thelarea
Z—T. Ranch
Harry Miner
Beveridge Honored by Varsity at Ottawa Peace Petitions
Harold Beveridge of the University of Toronto is chosen to represent three thousand signatories when delegates from Canadian universities deliver a Peace Petition to the Canadian Government in Ottawa. He has led the Opposition party in University College Parliament and plans to address the petition to Ottawa.
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University of Toronto
Harold Beveridge
Ottawa
University College
Hart House
Beveridge
University Liberal Club
Irish Hospital Sweepstake Draw Sets World Prize Funds
A Canadian ticket won the 16th counter for the Irish hospital sweepstake begun at Mansion House. The draw on Friday named Badly Needed as a 20 to 1 shot for the Grand National. Ticket LT27668 helped produce a world prize pool of $8,311,165 with total intake $18,982,160 and $11,165 distributed in prizes worldwide.
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Dublin
C.P. Cable
Mansion House
Spienaud
Canadian students oppose conscription and war pledges
The petition to Ottawa protests conscription for active service abroad by order in council and urges Parliament to amend the act. It also asks Parliament to ensure Canada is not automatically at war when Britain declares war and that only the Canadian government can declare war or peace.
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Ottawa
Canada
Great Britain
Explosion at Passay fireworks plant kills many
Manila March 15 Twenty eight killed in a terrific explosion at a Chinese fireworks plant in Passay suburb of Manila. Officials estimated 20 to 50 missing. Most victims were Filipino women who could not escape through the plant's single exit.
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Manila
C.P
Passay
Fire at Sea Freighter Silver Larch Reaches Honolulu
The burning freighter Silver Larch moves toward Honolulu with eight passengers rescued by the cruiser Louisville after a 850 mile, 12 hour dash. The British vessel travels with coast guard cutter Roger P. Taney and aims to reach port by tomorrow.
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Honolulu
Silver Larch
Louisville
Coast Guard
Roger P. Taney
Subscriptions For Coronation Celebration
Donors contributed one dollar each to the Coronation celebration fund. listed donors include E Warham F Martyn Oliver F Blackburn F E Rothwell T A Maxwell H J Noble J J Nott E Ashburner R C Becker P M Simpson J Mitchell W Cousins and Miss Goudie Miss Kee. All subscriptions to W Huckvale at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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E. Warham
F. Martyn Oliver
F. Blackburn
F. E. Rothwell
T. A. Maxwell
H. J. Noble
J. J. Nott
E. Ashburner
R. C. Becker
J. Mitchell
W. Cousins
Miss Goudie
Miss Kee
W. Huckvale
Chamber of Commerce
Saskatchewan Finance Report Sees Tax Rise as Solution
Ottawa report by Bank of Canada says Saskatchewan could close its current account deficit with a tax increase and better crop yields. It notes a Royal Commission will review government powers and responsibilities, and suggests temporary Dominion aid during the inquiry period. The author regrets missed surpluses in better years.
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Ottawa
C.P
Saskatchewan
Dunning
Dominion
Bank of Canada
Ships patrol to isolate Spanish Civil War broadens international effort
London reports joint naval patrols by Britain Germany France and Italy around Spanish coasts as non intervention talks focus on observers at Franco Spanish and Portuguese borders. The 27 nation committee aims for 60 ships within weeks and scrutinizes merchant shipping rules to curtail arms and troops to both sides.
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London
A.P
Iberian Peninsula
Great Britain
Germany
France
Italy
Valencia
Guadalajara
Spain
M. H. van Dulm
Dutch East Indies
Rome
New Attack on Capital by Rebels
General Francisco Franco ordered a general advance on the Jarama river front southeast of Madrid in a drive coordinated with a new attack on the capital from the Guadalajara sector. Government lines were breached and over 200 government dead were counted. insurgent squadrons claimed ten government planes brought down.
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Naval Carnero
C.P
Francisco Franco
Jarama River
Madid
Guadalajara
Jarama
C N R profits are not noticeable in return
Ottawa March 15. The Canadian National Railways annual report shows net revenue of 15,132,799 for 1936 operations. After taxes, rentals and interest, a cash deficit of 43,303,393 is reported, with a betterment of 4,118,070 versus the prior year.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canadian National Railways
Howe
Thursday Horse Sale Expected Big Turnout
Entries for the horse sale here next Thursday are rolling in from across the district and forecast strong participation. Springlike weather and opening roads will allow farmers and ranchers previously blocked by snow to bring animals to the sale, which will also be broadcast province wide from CFGN Calgary and CJOC Lethbridge.
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Calgary
CFGN
Lethbridge
CJOC
Two Die In Halifax Harbor Schooner Collision
Halifax reports its second harbor accident in two days as the schooner Flirt sank after a collision with the Lunenburg banker Marshall. Captain Jake Weymouth, 33, and cook Lock, 31, both from Newfoundland, were lost. Four crewmen were rescued.
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Halifax
C.P
McNab’s Island
Lunenburg
Marshall Frank
Jake Weymouth
Cook Lock
Newfoundland
Canada Invited to Supply Pilots for War Training
London March 15 Sir Philip Sasoon undersecretary for Air says Canada is invited to cooperate in pilot supply and training schemes similar to Australia and New Zealand. He notes Dominion has many young men ready for service commissions and pledges to facilitate their entry.
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London
Philip Sasoon
Air
House of Commons
Wat Noon
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Philip
Dominion
Expiation War in Spain Seen Costly in Lives
Salamanca dispatch reports Isidoro Cardinal Goma y Tomas estimates the Spanish civil war will cost at least 1,000,000 lives. The primate linked the tribulation to divine punishment for Spain's sins and said the conflict is expiation.
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Salamanca
C.P
Isidoro Cardinal Goma Y
Tomas
Spain
Premier Aberhart claims Red Deer oppose cabinet resignation
Premier William Aberhart said 34,000 Social Credit League members have voted, with Red Deer as the lone dissenter. He noted 25 Calgary groups and Okotoks High River support the government, inviting public verdict on whether to resign or form a new cabinet to fulfill the 1935 pledge.
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Calgar
C.P
William Aberhart
Alberta Social Credit League
Red Deer
Calgary Prophetic Bible Institute
Aberhart
League
Social Crediters
Calgary
Social Credit
Alberta
Okotoks High River
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