Italy Voices Objection to German Sanctions
London dispatches report Italy would join no sanctions against Germany over Hitler’s Locarno denunciation. Dino Grandi said Italy’s rights in the Italo Ethiopian dispute must be recognized before help is given, with Eden urging peace and a new European order.
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London
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Associated Press
Theague Council
Germany
Rhineland
League
Italy
Hitler
League of Nations’ Council
Dino Grandi
Mussolini
Grandi
Council
Anthony Eden
Britain
Europe
Mar
C.P
League of Nations Council
Alberta Premier defends delaying compulsory refunding bill
Premier William Aberhart said eastern bondholder fears are premature as Alberta prepares a proposed compulsory refunding bill. He noted the bill has not been drafted or introduced and may not be proclaimed, stressing it would serve as an enabling measure to proceed with refunding plans while seeking satisfactory arrangements.
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Aberhart
Loan Council
Edmonton
Alberta
William Aberhart
Aberhart Reiterates Caution On Dominion Loan Plan
Premier Aberhart, in Edmonton, says he has not fixed his position on the Dominion loan council plan and does not know its terms. He warns Alberta will not subscribe if terms force surrender of financial independence. He declines to argue with Minister Dunning on borrowing terms.
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Toronto
Vancouver
Dominion
Loan Council
Edmonton
C.P
Aberhart
Alberta
A. C. Dunning
Canada Wins Trade Concessions in Favored Nation Talks
In Ottawa March 18 the Canadian House passed the final tariff change in committee as the treaty nears approval. Premier King argued Canada gained concessions while Sir George Perley noted higher tariffs than Fordney McCumber rates. The accord includes mutual favored nation treatment allowing reciprocally lower rates with Sweden Belgium and Holland. Trade figures showed January February exports rising, cattle exports February at 626000 versus 360000 a year ago. The Boulanger Civil Service bill would limit veterans preference, remove civil servants outside Ottawa from the Civil Service Commission, and rework hiring of technical professionals. J S Wandsworth criticized the bill as patronage in disguise.
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O'Ttawa
House of Commons
Canada
Washington
George Perley
Argenteuil
Boulanger
Ottawa
Civil Service Commission
J. S. Wandsworth
C.C.F
Venizelos, Greek statesman, dies in exile at 72
Eleutherios Venizelos a veteran Greek premier died in self imposed exile at age 72 in Paris. He fled Crete after a failed revolt last March and was sentenced to death. The recalled Greek king granted amnesty but Venizelos chose to stay in exile.
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Paris
C.P
Eleutherios Venizelos
Greece
Venizelos
Crete
George
Horse Stealing Case Dismissed at District Court
J De Boers appeared for a speedy hearing on horse theft. Crown stayed proceedings and accused was dismissed for failing to appear at the Supreme Court. Bail estreated unless reappeared. case set for Swan Magnusgson at district court on March 30.
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J. de Boers
de Boers
Supremey Court
Sand
Justice Ewing
Medicine Hat
Supreme Court
Greene
de Boers i
Alex MacGregor
Srown
Blanchard
K.C
Swan Magnusgsoh
Diminutive Mary Joyce completes 1000 mile mush to Fairbanks
Mary Joyce, 27, leads a five-dog team on the final 165 miles of a 1000 mile trek from Taku toward Fairbanks Alaska. She travels with an Indian guide to Big Delta and plans to finish solo, aiming for Fairbanks within two weeks.
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Tanana
Alaska
Mar
A.P
Mary Joyce
Taku
Juneau
Fairbanks
Taki
Enide
Big Delta
Joyce
al Monson
Monnday
Muyshers
Rand
Ten Years With Lashes Given to Chalmers at Edmonton
Douglas Chalmers convicted bandit received ten years imprisonment and 12 lashes after the Alberta Appeal Court upheld the sentence. Accomplice Ern est S. E. Ross kept five years and 12 lashes. They pleaded guilty to five charges of armed robbery and related theft following an eight day crime spree in February.
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Edmonton
C.P
Douglas Chalmers
Ernest S. E. Ross
Alberta Appeal Court
J. Li. Crawford
Aswest
Goering declares Rhineland stay as troops occupy Cologne
In Cologne Goering, minister of air, urged peace talks on Der Fuehrer's terms but warned Rhineland sovereignty is not negotiable. He spoke from the Rathaus balcony and later left for Dortmund as crowds and mobilizations marked the day.
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Cologne
Germany
Wade Werner
A.P. Foreien
Rhineland
Hermann, Goering
Rhineland-city
Rathaus
der’ Fuehrer
Goering
Hitler
Dortmund
Hall Square
Nantral
New
Enemen
Menacing Floods Hit Pittsburgh and Nearby Areas
Severe floods across western Pennsylvania threaten Pittsburgh and Johnstown with millions in damage and dozens dead. Fires hinder rescue as authorities debris and evacuations flood the region. Roosevelt mobilizes federal aid to flood areas.
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Pittsburgh
C.P
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Rittsburgh
Fallons Triangle
Etna
New Hartford
Conn
Greenwoods
Darmington River
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Veterans' Assistance Board Proposed In Commons Resolution
Ottawa report states a government resolution calls for a veterans assistance commission to aid in employment for veterans. Pension minister C G Power also gives notice of legislation to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act to grant special consideration to veterans aged 55 to 60 who cannot support themselves.
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Ottawa
C.P
Veterans Assistance Commission
House of Commons
C. G. Power
Blizzard Buries Canadian Highways Halting Traffic
In Winnipeg and Ontario, a 24 hour blizzard left highways buried under heavy snow. West of Winnipeg roads were impassable and motorists stranded while in south central Ontario towns were cut off by a foot of snow. Niagara Peninsula reported two to three feet of snowfall raising flood concerns.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Toronto
Mar
Ontario
Niagara Peninsula
Radio Commission to be Investigated by Special House Committee
Ottawa March 18. A Special House of Commons committee of 23 members will investigate the Canadian Radio Commission and its administration of the 1932 act. The resolution was placed on the order paper by Hon. C. D. Howe with C. E. Johnston of Bow River representing Social Credit on the panel.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canadian Radio Commission
House of Commons
C. D. Howe
C. E. Johnston
Bow River
Social Credit
Alberta Social Credit Bill Passes Second Reading Amid Debate
In Edmonton yesterday the Social Credit Measures Act received a second reading without a division amid mixed critique from G H Van Allen and Conservative leader D M Duggan. Amendments to the Sale of Goods Act allowing minimum prices survived, moving toward final reading.
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Edmonton
Mar
C.P
G. H. van Allen
K.C
Lib
D. M. Duggan
Alberta
Social Credit Measures Act
van Allen
Alberta seeks Dominion aid to meet maturing bonds
Ottawa reports Alberta has formally asked the Dominion government for help in financing the $3.2 million bond maturity due April 1. Finance Minister Dunning cautions on details as Premier Aberhart’s proposed debt conversion plan stirs uncertainty about credit safeguards and constitutional steps.
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Ottawa
C.P
Dominion Treasury
Alberta
Dunning
Aberhart
Social Credit
Dominion
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Court of Appeal
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Gait
Ont
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Radio Commission
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