Wheat Board vote passes in Canada House of Commons
In Ottawa on March 19 the House approved the government's Wheat Board policy by 119 to 45. Liberal Harry Leader voted yes. Dr. Thomas Donnelly was absent but would have opposed. The measure kept the fixed wheat price at 87½ cents a bushel and mandated Board purchases only if market prices fall below 90 cents. The debate touched on Turgeon commission timing and political criticism of wheat marketing.
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Tvs
Ottawa
C.P
House of Commons
King
Wheat Board
Harry Leader
Portage la Prairie
Thomas Donnelly
Wood, Mountain
Canailian Wheat“Board
House
Committee of Ways and Means
EK. E
Perley
Qu’Appelle
Donnelly
Milltonaires
Opera
Wr. Donnélly
Turgeon Commission
Donnell
Harry
Portage la
Prairie
James Murray
I. McFarland
Buen
Murray
Insurgent Front Roughly Pushed Back Near Madrid
In Brihuega, government troops mopped up insurgent remnants after a heavy rain assault. Madrid defenders surged into the town 44 miles east of Madrid, driving back Fascist forces along a Guadalajara line. The British government seeks inquiries into Italian troop presence in Spain with Rome involvement.
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Madrid
C.P
Brihuega
Guadalajara
NDON
Spain
Rome
Snow general across southern Alberta with light end
General snowfall reported from Calgary to Maple Creek with heavier snow westward. Snow began about 4:45 a.m. and eased by 11 a.m. lasting several hours. Precipitation measured at 0.06 inch. Local CPR reports confirm widespread covering.
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Alberta
Medicine Hat
C.P.R
Calgary
Maple Creek
Bank of Canada raises gold holdings by 3.5 million
The Bank of Canada reports a weekly gain of about 3.5 million in gold holdings to 182,974,313 with the note circulation rising and deposits increasing. The statement notes a higher reserve ratio and potential further increases in note issues, amid shifts in gold and liabilities.
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The
Bank of Canada
Ottawa
C.P
Canada
Dominion
Rover
Srest
Dominion ‘ Government
Sande
Bank Aeonsig
Courtroom Meeting Sought On Membership Guaranties
A police court session is planned this evening to discuss a proposed membership. Delegates aim to outline details for the purchase and guarantee of operations and to explain related obligations.
No Decision Yet On Railway Strike
Montreal March 19 The lingering strike ballots kept the general conference committee of railway men from reaching a verdict on a general strike. The 117000 workers’ opinions are still to be received as delegates in a momentous meeting delay action on a proposal to paralyze Canada’s railway transport.
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Montreal
C.P
General Conference
Game
Canada
Grand National held under heavy rain at Aintree
Lloyd Royal Mail won a dramatic Grand National before 500000 spectators. Colleen finished second with Pucka Belle third as only six of 33 starters finished on the rain softened course. Royal Mail clocked 9 59 6, slower than the 9 20 4 record set by Golden Miller.
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Aintree
C.P
Lloyd ‘Thomas
Royal Mail
Jimmy Rank
Colleen
Patie Wal Baan
M.ley
Pucka
Belle
al Mall
Fever
Eraenaes
Sir David. Liewdllyn
R. Strutt
Prince
A. Pikington
Pencraik
S.wilkinson
Don
Bradman
Golden
Miller
Dorothy ‘Paget
Streamlined trains unlikely for CN rail in Canada
Ottawa papers quote CN president S J Hungerford before the Commons committee on railway traffic. He says Canadian lines need heavy equipment, streamline trains not adaptable, CNR plans 19 million dollars in new gear, and that heavy locomotives and cars reduce operating costs. wage clauses tied to local manufacture are standard in purchases.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canada
S. J. Hungerford
Canadian National Railways
House of Commons
A. A. Heaps
Winnipeg North
C.N.R
United States
Hungerford
Amd
Buginega
Subscriptions For Coronation Celebration Donors Listed
The Coronation celebration fund lists donors contributing one dollar each. Subscriptions are payable at the Chamber of Commerce office or to any of the four local banks. Names include Warham, Martyn, Blackburn, Rothwell, Maxwell, Noble, Nott, Becker, Mitchell, Cousins, Gourdie, Kee, Moir, Gershaw, Parrish, Hatcher, Meigh, Fulton and others.
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Warham
Martyn
Oliver
Blackburn
MW. Parrish
Ver
Harry ‘Lewis
Aid. R. V
Hatcher
J. Meigh
Fulton
Huckvale
Chamber
General A H Bell of 31st Battalion To Be In Calgary
The local Canadian Legion branch received word that General A H Bell, origin ally recommender of the 31st Battalion, would visit Calgary to meet as many former members as possible. He was promoted to brigadier general during the War and commanded six brigades.
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Canadian’ Legion
Genfal
Bell
Calgary
31St Battalion
Fire brigade tests new La France and Foamite pump
Morning pumping practice at Riverside Park demonstrated the new La France and Foamite engine meeting all requirements.
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Riverside Park
Canadian farm implement prices to rise in Canada
Ottawa March 19. A House of Commons committee was told that further farm machine price increases may be necessary in Canada. James S. Duncan Massey Harris general manager said several firms in the United States and one in Canada have already announced higher levels with increases from five to ten percent.
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Ottawa
Canada
House of Commons
James S. Duncan
Massey Harris
Duncan
United States
Senate transport bill passes third reading split vote Ottawa
Last night the Senate debated the transport bill with a 30 18 third reading result. Government supporters backed the measure while opposition members argued it was not in the public interest. Conservatives Lynch Staunton Staunton Hamillton Duggan Riley High River and others backed or opposed as Liberals supported the third reading.
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Ottawa
Senate
R Meighen
Ae ‘Housé
the .Chamber
George
Lynch - Staunton
Hamillton
Gonastaios
Hines
Disaster at Texas school kills hundreds in New London blaze
The New London Texas consolidated school exploded near dismissal trapping seven hundred pupils and 40 teachers. Estimates of dead ranged from 200 to 670 with 425 bodies recovered as investigators and the National Guard secured the scene.
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New London
Gastonannes
United
Chichi Eet
Howard
E. P. Shoch
University of Texas
J.J. Lyon
Oxahoma City
NEW
London
Texas
United States
Duran
James V. Allred
National “Guards
Canadian sweepstakes winners share big Irish prize
Canadian David Wood of Yorkton Sask won $165,000 from the Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes Grand National as Royal Mail led the race. Two other Canadians won $50,000 each on Pucka Belle and Come Eleven, with 65 Canadians each earning $3,000. In the U.S. Grand National, Americans collected $4,327,317 with Royal Mail owners gaining $1,200,000 and Colleen $525,000 for second place.
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Fortune
Piel
Hady
Royal Mail
Trish Hospitals
David Wood
Yorkton
Sask
Pucka
Belle
Alex. Seigel
Prince
Albert
Bert
Wender
Wayne
Altai
Stettler
Alta
United States
Aintree
Wrace
Colleen
Pucka Belle
Veterans Legislation Question Raised in Commons
In the House of Commons veteran legislation was discussed with Hon. C. Gower stating no announcement would be made until departmental estimates are adapted. Blackmore of Social Credit asked whether any measures would be presented from the Veterans Assistance Commission report, with Gower indicating he would respond after finances are adjusted.
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Otrawa
C.P
National ‘Health
House
of. Commons
Yos Blackmore
Social Credit
Iweke
Bower
Pantisfantary
PROBS Weather Update Cloudy Cooler
Cloudy and cooler forecast for today with an expected high around 52 degrees. Breezy northern winds and scattered showers possible. plan accordingly for outdoor activities.
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Bos
One Family suffers a string of misfortunes
In Blackfalds Alta March 18 a family endures multiple health scares. Lawrence Martinis remains hopeful as Homer is hospitalized for a minor operation while Gertie contracts measles Chester faces an appendectomy Mabekx contracts influenza and undergoes mastoid surgery their mother has mastoid surgery the father injures his finger in an accident all within a single viral disease season threaten their wellbeing
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Blackfalds
Alta
C. P
Lawrence Martinis
Ils
Homer
Gertie
Chester
Mabekx
Oldest Missionary in Alberta Called Away
CAMROSE Alta March 19 c P beauttle otk Hippo yte Beillevaire 89 Alberta oldest missionary died yesterday after being in a conscious state or some time The once active little French missionary has joined the faithful role as a guide for a year The funeral will be held on Monday
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Camrose
Alta
Gatineau assault case linked to axe attack last December
Alec Lesonczy of Carbon was hospitalized after a stabbing incident involving Alec Kotona of Rosedale. Kotona, charged with assault, allegedly attacked a man named Kotona last December, with John Ennody of Rosedale reportedly claiming to have killed Kotona though the victim survived.
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Alec Lesonczy
Carbon
Aleéi Kotorio
Rosedalést
Lim
Lev
Losonczy
Ennody
Killea‘ Kotona
Judgment Heard In Koenig Versus Knodel Case
Judge J A Jackson presided over a civil action in which Karl Koenig sues M Knodel for 527 dollars alleging damages from plumbing work at a rented store. Koenig claims carelessness caused freezing and damage. Knodel argues no liability for the alleged due repairs. McBlaskstoc and Alex MacGregor appeared for plaintiff and defendant, respectively.
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Karl Koenig
Koenig
Medicine Hat Horse Sale Draws Buyers From Across Canada
Over three hundred horses sold in about six hours at the Medicine Hat sale led by Calgary auctioneer J. W. Dunne. Buyers came from across Canada, with top prices reaching around 115.50 for a five year old gray gelding. Notable purchasers included Mr James Mitchell and Mr Eugene Burton, as many horses went to buyers from Ontario and British Columbia.
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J. W. Dunne
Wells
Calgary
Canada
Alberta
James Mitchell
A.klaiber
Little Prime
Klaiber
W. Church
Lorne McCaig
Bowmans
Jton
Eugene Burton
oe _gAmong
Mitchell
Lethbridge
Priges
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Woood
Ory
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Pogsteeler
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Boas
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