Riverside irrigation project recommended by D B Mullen
Hon D B Mullen provincial minister of agriculture urged the P F R A Board to back Riverside irrigation to water about 275 acres within Medicine Hat city limits. The letters from Dr J L Robinson and Mayor Bullivant note staff findings favor the project and request provincial approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Mullen
P.F.R.A
Riverside
J. L. Robinson
M.L.A
Bullivant
Ald. Black
J. G. Gardiner
Ald
Japanese near defeat in China says Yu Cheng-Tsao
Chinese Red Army commander Yu Cheng-Tsao reports Japanese forces isolated along the Central China front with rail and supply lines disrupted. He cites five Red Guerilla successes on the Peiping Hankow railway and three transport columns annihilated by Chinese snipers, while Japan relies on air drops for food.
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North
China
Red Army
Yu Cheng-Tsao
Mtke
Yellow River
Chine
Peiping-Hankew
Irrigation progress to be reported at Chamber meeting
At the monthly Chamber of Commerce gathering at the Assiniboia Hotel Thursday the 12:15 p.m. session will hear an update on the Redcliff Rona lane irrigation scheme. New and prospective members are invited and asked to call 2327 to reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genera
Chamber of Commerce
Assiniboia
Redcliff-Ronalane
Teachers' Salaries Judgment in Alberta Case
Judge A A G Bury ruled that a teacher cannot waive the statutory minimum salary of 840 dollars per year. The court awarded 280 dollars in damages to the plaintiff, reflecting two years of shortfall. The decision challenges many trustee contracts tied to lower pay and cites improper consent authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
A. A. G. Bury
Bentley
Defendent Board
Bury
Department of Education
Progress Club in Medicine Hat Sees Growing Interest
The Medicine Hat Progress Club reports strong early momentum with nearly 100 membership applications and hopes to reach 100 by April 5. The non political group aims to boost civic and industrial interests, foster youth professional collaboration, and encourage broad citywide participation. Membership forms are available from committee chair Fergus Fraser and members J. P. Marsh Roy Osborne Saul Bloomfield Eddie Rutherford Dr. J. L. Wyatt Freddie Agar.
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Medicine Hat
Progress Club
Fergus Fraser
Messrs
J. P. Marsh
Roy Osborne
Saul Bloomfield
Eddie Rutherford
J. L. Wyatt
Freddie Agar
O Connor Demands Return Of $200 Deposit
Edmonton Liberal MLA Gerald O Connor introduces a resolution in Alberta Legislature urging the return of a $200 recall deposit for Okotoks High River constituency petitions against Premier Aberhart. He notes the Recall Act was repealed last October and the deposit has not been refunded.
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Edmonton
U.P
Okotoks High River
Aberhart
Alberta
Gerald O'Connor
Liberal
O'Connor
Franco's March To The Sea In Fierce Clash Near Valdealgorfo
Spanish insurgents claim they drove government troops from five trench lines at Valdealgorfo in a close combat. They resumed the push toward Catalonia and the coast with 47 tanks and planes leading assaults. government losses quoted at 2,000. Madrid dispatches say the offensive stalled and lines were closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
C.P
Valdealgorfo
Catalonia
Mediterranean
Lacaniz
Madrid
Discrimination Charges Are Made Again Against Alberta Aid
Edmonton March 22. Health Minister Cross presented figures before the Alberta Legislature agricultural committee alleging discrimination in unemployment relief from the Dominion government. He compared Saskatchewan and Alberta federal drought grants, population figures, and per capita relief, noting Saskatchewan received far larger grants and higher per capita support than Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Dominion
Cross
Agricultural Committee
Saskatchewan
Ottawa approves soldier settlement act amendment bill
In Ottawa the House of Commons passed the third reading of Crerar’s bill extending the dollar-for-dollar bonus for settlers through March 31, 1941 for arrears up to 1937. Critics urged extending the credit for post March 1937 arrears. the measure lets unsettled buyers still claim the privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
T. A Crerar
Shoplifters Severe Sentences in Lethbridge Epidemic
Lethbridge report says Magistrate Beaumont condemned a wave of shoplifting on Saturday. Frances Manzke of Del Bonita received one month in Fort Saskatchewan jail. Adam Sheesky of Lethbridge also got one month. John Munter of Barons Carrie Christ of Barons and Mary Blascku of Lethbridge were remanded for hearings set for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
C.P
Beaumont
Francea Manzke
del Bonita
Fort Saskatchewan
Adam Sheesky
John Munter
Barons
Carrie Christ
Mary Blascku
Alberta Home Owners Security Act debate in Legislature
Debate on a 2000 dollar deposit to block foreclosures on urban homes dominated yesterday's Alberta Legislature committee of the whole session. Bills advancing included Workmen's Compensation Act amendments and the Tax Recovery Act, while the Mutual Hall Insurance Company of Alberta bill was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Department of Trade and Industry
Third Reeding
Mutual Hall Insurance Company of Alberta
S. A
Contract For Garbage Collection Given T. B. Robertson
After a council meeting, the committee awarded the garbage collection contract to T. B. Robertson for 4200 dollars, explaining the higher bid reflects the provincial Minimum Wage Act and increased Workmen's Compensation rates. The night soil contract went to W. H. Hole for 1750 dollars for truck collection or 1850 dollars with team and wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre
Little Theatre Association
Council Chamber
Ald, Black and Warham
T. B. Robertson
W. H. Hole
Robertson
Unwin Freed From Prison By Government Announcement
Ottawa reports the government telegraphed the Fort Saskatchewan jail to release Joseph Unwin a Social Credit MLA for Edson serving a three month sentence for defamatory libel. The move aligns with polling news and follows prior federal remissions discussions while noting G F Powell remains under sentence.
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Ottawa
C.P
Fort Saskatchewan
Alberta
Joseph Unwin
Social Credit
Edson
G. F. Powell
William Aberhart
Edmonton East Dominion
Aberhart
Ernest Lapointe
Unwin
Powell
Lapointe
Canada
Justice Department
Orn
England
France
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Manitoba reports first 1938 wheat seeding record by Edward Lytle
Manitoba breaks a seeding record with the province's first wheat seeding report for 1938. Edward Lytle, a farmer three miles from Roland, is shown on the land, according to the Canadian Pacific Railway agricultural department report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Edward Lytle
Roland
Agricultural Department
Canadian Pacific Railway
Kennedy Wins Edmonton East Federal Seat in Social Credit Surge
Orvis A. Kennedy, Social Credit, elected member of Parliament for Edmonton East with a 2,215 plurality over Liberal Robert Marshall and Conservative Walter Clevely. Final tally 10 482 for Kennedy, 8 267 for Marshall, 2 767 for Clevely from 21 516 votes. Kennedy, 30, previously failed in provincial race. campaign drew strong backing from Premier Aberhart and federal ministers.
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Kennedy
Social Credit
Marshall
Liberal
Clevely
Edmonton
C.P
Orvis A. Kennedy
Robert C. Marshall
Walter Clevely
Mr. Marshall
Edmontom
Aberhart
Province. Org
Alberta
Calgary
Crevely
A. R K. McLennan
G. Gardiner
Agriculture
C. D. Howe
Ian McKenzie
Defence
Abterhaut
J. C Landeryou
Calgary East
Denton Massey
D. F Kellner
A. A. G Bury
K A. Blatchford
Bury
Dr. Hail
Social Credit Party
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Independent Social Credit
Norway seeks 52 million kroner for defence measures
The Norwegian government asked Parliament to appropriate 52,000,000 kroner about 13,000,000 dollars to finance additional defence measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Oslo
C.P
Alberta Government Will Not Submit Brief to Rowell Commission
Edmonton March 21 The Alberta Government announced it will not submit a brief to the Rowell Commission on Dominion provincial relations. Minister Solon Low said the brief will be printed for distribution. Total préparations cost about 10 000 dollars with additional 1 445 in fees and other expenses expected. expenses include economist Dr Schmidt and city payments, while former Premier J E Bay and counsel were paid for services. No payment to the Alberta Social Credit Board was listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Rowell Commission
Dominion
Hon
Solon Low
D. M. Duggan
Co’ Ieer
Low
Duggan
I Les
Schmidt
Unim
Minnesota
City of
J. E. Bay
Drew
To Make British Aircraft In Canada Plan Examined
Lieut-Col. A J. Muirhead told the House of Commons the Air Ministry is studying using Canada as an aircraft production base. He noted Conservative MP Perkins suggested serious study and a squadron of Wibiesey planes flying to Canada. Sueter cited pilots from the Dominions and said many would defend the Empire on India’s northwest frontier after RAF training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A J. Muirhead
Air
House of Commons
Air Ministry
Canada
W.R. Perkins
Muirhead
M. F. Sueter
Dominions
Pgon
India
Govts of Canada Only Have Money They Take From People in Taxes
Victoria March 22 The Royal Commission chairman N W Rowell asserted that no government in Canada has any money except what it takes from taxpayers He warned against shifting the burden and urged living within the public’s means He cited rising debt since 1989 and called for expenditure curtailment or higher revenues The debate touched Vancouver’s demand for relief from its fiscal burden and potential changes in taxing powers.
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Govts
Canada
Victoria
C.P
N. W. Rowell
Royal Commission On Dominion
Ottawa
C. BE. McTaggart
Cory
Vancouver
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D. B. Mallen
P.F.R.A. Board
Britain
The
United States
Havas
Galt Island
Warham and
Calder
Patterson
Ald Black
Aid Black and
Galt
Ald Calder and Boyd
Ietter
Alex MacGregor
Progress
O’connor
Gen. Franco
the Sea
Gerald O’connor
Lib
Debt Adjustment Board
Maynard
Ion
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