Eden Submits Details of New German Agreement to Commons
Eden announces in the House that Britain France Belgium and Italy will pursue a revised security framework with Germany. Provisions include a demilitarized zone arms suspension and fortification pause along the frontiers with Germany, plus an international forces buffer and a new mutual guarantee structure. France says Britain will aid France under the reinforced Locarno pact if talks fail.
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Citizens Pro tective Association urges higher wage scale in Medicine Hat
About 200 citizens gathered at the Moose hall to back a resolution asking the city council to raise the unemployed wage from 30 to 40 cents per hour. Speakers including J Allen A Smith A A J Reilly and Aid J Hole with Dr F W Gershaw argued higher pay boosts purchasing power and prevents deterioration, while a committee would finalize details. The meeting stressed democratic methods and tied relief costs to taxation.
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Van Allen Calls Trades Bill Pure Fascism In Alberta
IMONTON March 10 C P Attacked by H Van Allen IK C Litoral Edmonton who said the bill has no relation to Social Credit but is pure Fascism the government bill requiring certificates of proficiency for certain tradesmen moved from committee to third reading in the Alberta legislature The minister H C Manning sponsored the measure noting the lieutenant governor in council may extend the act to other trades upon 50 per cent approval of those in the trade The Alberta Gazette will publish such applications Other legislative moves included a failed attempt to bar tax arrears holders from mayoral or council seats and a recall provision passing in committee amid opposition claims the bill is unworkable and ideologically driven but Social Credit leaders pushed it through
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C.P
H. van Allen
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Litoral
Edmonton
Social Credit
Alberta
H.C. Manning
Postoffice Robbery Nets $177 In Cash
Robbers unlocked the Torrington post office by a skeleton key and opened the safe with its combination. They escaped with 177 dollars in currency earned in Medicine Hat. The crime occurred during the night and was discovered this afternoon.
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Acme
Fire crews quell rubbish blaze on Wifth Avenue lot
Smoke and flames damaged a North side lot on Wifth Avenue United last night. Firefighters arrived at 8:65 p.m. and quickly extinguished the small fire with water after locating scattered rubbish.
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Iuie Fire Brigade
Rath charged with car operation license lapse in M.P. court
Mike Rath appeared in M.P. court this morning on charges of operating an automobile without a valid 1936 license. He was fined five dollars with no costs.
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IC. M.P
George M Bell of Calgary dies at fifty two
Prominent western Canada publisher George M Bell president and managing director of The Albertan Publishers Ltd dies in hospital after brief illness influenza complications. A Calgary resident since 1926 he helped develop Alberta mining and oil fields and led Social Credit publication. Born in Brandon Manitoba he rose from railway mail clerk to business leader. Continued on page five.
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Sovine
Province Grants 50c a Day Pay To Relief Camps
Edmonton March 20. All men in Alberta relief camps will receive 50 cents a day effective immediately. The 50 cent daily payment replaces 20 cents previously given as an allowance, added to food shelter and clothing. Nine camps housing about 500 men will use the new rate on workdays five days weekly, costing the provincial government nearly $3,500 monthly.
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C.P
Alberta
Austery
Ottawa Debates National Employment Commission Bill
First reading given to a bill to establish a national employment commission to coordinate provinces social agencies and relief efforts. Norman Rogers says the agency would foster cooperation with provinces and Dominion bodies while debates over funding and administrative powers continue.
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C.P
House of Commons
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Dominion
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C.C.F
Alberta Assembly Debates Canada U S Trade Pact Endorsement
In Edmonton on March 19 the Alberta legislature blocked J J Bowlen’s bid for endorsed support of the Canada U S trade pact. Maynard’s amendment to curb provincial production policy was challenged as out of order, and Speaker Tanner deferred ruling as the house moved on.
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Albberta
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New Alberta Lieutenant Governor Appointment Planned
EDMONTON March 20 A new appointment to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will be made when the five year term of W L Walsh expires on May 4 Official notification to this effect has been received by the Lieutenant Governor from Premier King Several names are mentioned as possibilities including J W McDonald K C of Macleod Dr F W Gershaw of Medicine Hat Dee H M Tory former president of the University of Alberta and ex chairman of the National Research Council Gal Puc H Primrose former police magistrate here Captain R G Mak en former house leader of the Alberta Liberal party and W W Prevey pioneer Edmonton businessman
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University of Alberta
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H. Primrose
OG. Makeen
Alberta Liberal Party
W. W. Prevey
Fourth Annual Medicine Hat Horse Sale Draws Large Crowd
A big turnout filled the Medicine Hat sale grounds with buyers from the United States and Canada bidding under J W Dunne. Prices looked stronger than last year as about 280 horses were inspected by RCMP Constable Barney Crodkett and additional stock sold privately. The event, though tempered by a hard winter limiting feed, was deemed very successful and promising for the district.
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Asaod&dlh
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
J. W. Dunne
Calgary
Barney Crodkett
R.C.M.P
Dionnes Headed for brief Montreal to New York trip
Montreal March 19 Mr and Mrs Oliva Dionne parents of the quintuplets were in Montreal today. They are expected to go on to New York on a brief holiday trip and it is believed to have no special significance.
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Montreal
C.P
Oliva Dionne
New York
Longtime Simcoe Mayor and Fire Chief Dies at 50 Years
George H. Luscombe, who served as mayor of Simcoe and led the town fire department for fifty years, has died. His long civic service spanned multiple decades shaping local governance and public safety.
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George H. Luscombe
Simcoe
Premier Aberhart Cables Major Douglas on Alberta Visit
Edmonton dispatch reports Premier Aberhart sent another cable to Douglas in the ongoing Alberta Social Credit talks. The premier refused to reveal the message content and remains hopeful Douglas can visit, though March 30, the government date, may be missed. A deputy may come in Douglas’s stead if he cannot attend.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alperta
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Social Credit Party
London
Ontario Flood Eases as Threat Lifts for Belleville Residents
Canadian Press report notes Belleville, population 14,000 on Lake Ontario’s north shore, freed from flood threat a week after Moira River ice moved to the Bay of Quinte. Sparsely reported weather relief tracked across Quebec towns with Chambly losing power and water, while Niagara region slowly normalized travel.
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Edmonton Bill Seeks New Drivers License System
Edmonton reports a bill to amend the Vehicles and Highway Traffic Act requires drivers of motor cars to purchase new licenses effective April 1 with licenses expiring March 31, 1937. The measure tightens license examinations for applicants and details on payment are not yet set.
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