Railways and Employees Reopen Wage Negotiations in Montreal
In Montreal on March twenty second unions and railroad leaders renewed talks over pay. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific representation included S J Hungerford and Sir Edward Beatty, with Howard B Chase and 18 union vice presidents speaking for 117000 workers. No statements issued as talks continued.
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Horse sale prices rise in local auction
Secretary W Huckvale released figures for last Thursday's horse sale showing an average price of 63.25 dollars per animal, up from 62 dollars the prior year and 208 two years ago. With 295 horses sold, an average of 68.25 dollars for road horses signals a higher price trend and optimism for the industry.
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Sunday Mercury After Snow Storm Rebounds Toward Spring
After a Saturday snowstorm, the thermometer dipped to four below zero at 8 a.m. Sunday and rose to 24 above before dropping to eight above at 6 a.m. today. It later climbed to 34 above by 1 p.m. with a slow rise toward warmer temperatures. Snow was heavier west of Medicine Hat but highways stayed clear and Calgary and Lethbridge buses ran on schedule.
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Lethbridge
France moves to nationalize two air plants in Paris
The French government seized two of the nation's largest airplane factories in Paris and ordered expropriation of a third as it races to nationalize war industries.
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France
South Alberta Badminton Tourney Opens In Med Hat
Entries are rolling in for the annual southern Alberta badminton tournament at Medicine Hat club starting Thursday night at 8 p.m. Organizers expect about 100 shuttlers from Alberta and Saskatchewan. local entrants around forty. Notables include George Davies, Don Brownrigg and Dick Renwick with Swift Current, Calgary and Penticton players. injury sidelines Keith Gibson. Gallery seats expected to fill. dance tickets selling fast for the weekend event.
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Fire Destroys Vancouver Sun Editorial Offices
Vancouver Sun offices in a three story building suffered a blaze early today, starting in an elevator shaft. Damage to the structure is about 40,000 dollars with 15,000 dollars of loss to the paper insured. Early editions went to street sales while executives reassessed the total loss amid rumors of an unidentified man fleeing the scene.
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New Debt Act Introduced in Alberta Legislature
Edmonton March 22 A new debt reduction bill is announced to replace the Debt Settlement Act ruled ultra vires. Premier Aberhart says the legislation will be introduced shortly as a Social Credit committee considers another Social Credit bill granting broad admin powers for implementing its economic program. The legislature resumes sessions tomorrow after the lieutenant governor’s swearing-in.
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Inquiry Into Cause of New London School Explosion
W C Shaw testifies he bears partial responsibility for the gas heating connection linked to the London school blast that killed 455. Parade Gas Company foreman disputes authorization while school officials challenge the claim. Witnesses discuss heating radiators and venting into hollow tiles as possible explosion factors.
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West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End End in Scoreless Draw
West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End played to a 0-0 scoreless draw in the English First Division. The match unfolded with both sides failing to convert chances as the clock ran out.
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Man Wrestles Deer To A Finish In Ontario
Sam Toukkala a 60 year old camp foreman for Thunder Bay Improvements Ltd wrestled a deer on a recent trip near Arthur Ontario. The deer lunged first but Toukkala escaped and applied a stranglehold forcing the animal to quit. He rode the deer’s head to remove snowshoes then set the deer free.
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God and Not Man Will Settle Social Credit Says Premier Aberhart
Premier William Aberhart told Edmonton listeners that the will of the people will decide his premiership not alarmists or P. J. Rowe. He argued the social credit movement is divinely guided and rejected reports of licensing farmers or housemaids, asserting no licensing of occupations is needed.
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Stampede Dates Extended to Three Days in Calgary
At a meeting of the Alberta Stampede Managers Association in Calgary last week Medicine Hat was allotted the dates of June 23 and 24. It is expected the event will stretch into a three day affair with additional arrangements to follow.
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Rotary Club Grants 7500 for City Projects
The Rotary Club meeting approved 7500 to fund city projects including a new swimming pool in Rotary Park to replace Hill pool and a Central Park pavilion with picnic facilities. The pool mirrors Northside design and Rotary Park becomes a key Coronation Day site opening May 12. The plan also creates a central shelter in Central Park.
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Medicine Hat Manufacturers Meet Plans Announced
Plans are completed for the Medicine Hat branch of the Canadian Manufacturers Association annual meeting to be held at 6 30 p m in the Assiniboia hotel Medicine Hat on Tuesday March 23 with C A Moir of Lake of the Woods Milling Co Ltd as chair An engaging program includes information on legislation taxation and annual reports plus officer elections Alberta branch secretary T Ashenhurst from Edmonton will attend
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Bowen of Edmonton Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
J C Bowen of Edmonton has been named Lieut Governor of Alberta, succeeding the late P C H Primrose. He is a former Alberta legislator, ex Liberal floor leader, Baptist minister turned businessman, with past roles as Edmonton alderman and Brandon College board chair. The appointment allows the Alberta Legislature to reconvene.
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Coronation Committee to Meet at City Hall Tonight
A central committee meeting of the Coronation celebration organization is set for tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Council chamber City Hall. The session will push plans for the May 12 coronation event and invites delegates from Red Cliff to discuss a joint celebration with Medicine Hat.
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Medicine Hat Group Wins First Place at Regional Dramatic Festival
Calgary March 22 The Medicine Hat Little Theatre won best play for Heaven on Earth at the Alberta regional Dramatic Festival. Awards included best actress Muriel Langfeldt for Twentieth Century Lullaby and best actor R H Haskins for All the Cobbler. Other recognitions went to Margaret O'Neil Murray Kendrick Betty Shaw Alph Hervieux and more. The event featured French performances from Edmonton clubs and several English showcases.
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Japanese Officers Aiding Spanish Insurgents Reported
The Manchester Guardian's diplomatic correspondent says a number of Japanese officers are assisting the Spanish insurgents in Spain.
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Government Troops Rout Rebels in Spanish Campaign
Madrid reports the northeastern army drove insurgents into retreat with a rapid advance on Siguenza and nearby Almadrones. Bombers dropped 26 000 pounds on insurgent dumps as Italian prisoners stir in Madrid.
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Pope sharply rebukes Nazis in German Catholic letter
Pope Pius XI’s pastoral letter accusing the Nazi regime of breaking the 1933 concordat stirs Berlin Catholics. The Vatican message delivered secretly to parishes denounced anti Christian movements and foreshadowed a potential Vatican-Nazi rupture.
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Relief seed drive seeks Albertas southern aid
Officials stated a relief seed drive is needed for southern Alberta as the province faces its heaviest seed shortage in history. The appeal calls on agencies and residents to donate seeds to support farming and food security this season.
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