Concentrated Italian bombing raids on Jijiga and Ras Nasibu area
Addis Ababa reports heavy Italian air raids on Jijiga, southern front city, killing scores of civilians and destroying shops and homes. The raid aimed at Ras Nasibu’s headquarters but Ras Nasibu had moved earlier. Ethiopian officials seek French clarification on peace voices tied to Geneva talks.
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Addis Ababa
C.P
dJijiga
C.p.-Havas
Jijiga
Rodolfo Giaziani
Neghelli
Nein
Ras Nasibu
Ethiopia
East Central
Horse Sale Figures Show Higher Averages This Year
Official figures released by Secretary Huckvale report last Friday's horse sale averaged $62, up from $58 a year ago. Among 233 horses sold, many aged and unconditioned animals were offered, yet the higher average signals a stronger future for the industry.
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W. Huckvale
Easter Cheap By Fares Announced By Railways
In Winnipeg on March 23 two reduced fare options for Easter travel are offered by Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways. Tickets valid April 9 to April 13 with return by April 14 apply to all Canada points. Options include single fare or one tenth round trip in coaches, and single fare or one third round trip in sleeping and parlor cars.
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Winnipeg
Canadian
National
Canadian Pacific Railways
J.B. Parker
Canadian Passenger Association
Canada
Municipalities In Bankruptcy At Ottawa Conference
The Mayors conference in Ottawa heard a bleak assessment of municipal finances as many Canadian municipalities face bankruptcy. McGill economist Carl Goldenberg warned that new income channels are needed to finance obligations, while Regina Mayor A C Ellison warned of confiscation of real estate and bondholder losses. Camillien Houde chaired as about 70 city leaders advocated meeting the government to seek relief.
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Ottawa
C.pi
Canada
Carl Goldenberg
Department of Economics
McGill University
A. C. Ellison
Regina
Camillien Houde
Montreal
Flood Menace In Canada And United States Grows
Floods in Canada and the United States worsen as rivers rise amid melting snow and heavy rains. New Brunswick and Quebec face escalating danger with boats rescues and shortages. Ohio and Kentucky floodwaters threaten Cincinnati while Pennsylvania towns bury 125 dead. States tally 224 dead overall.
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Canada
United States
Montreal
C.P
New Brunswick
Quebec
Saint John
Fredericton
Nigsw
York
Ohio
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
West Vir Finia
Massachusetts
Maine
Vermont
Maryland
Virginia
Connecticut
New York
Geogia
North Carolina
New Hampshire
Alberta Premier, Major Douglas Cable Received
Edmonton March 22. Premier Aberhart says a cable from Major G H Douglas London chief reconstruction adviser will be discussed at caucus Monday night. Douglas replied to a government inquiry. no further comment. House will not sit tonight as previously planned.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
G. H. Douglas
London
Eng
Social Credit Administration
Aberhart
Major Douglas
Rebate on fuel oil unchanged by act amendment
Edmonton March 23 The six cent per gallon rebate for farmers buying fuel oil for industrial use remains unchanged as the Fuel Oil Act amendment bill proceeds through the legislature. Vancouver business leader George H Hewitt 73 is reported dead.
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Edmonton
George H.hewitt
Vancouver
Alberta Deliberates On Hail Insurance in Legislature
A report from Alberta’s legislature outlines three options from the special committee led by C.S. Longman. The paths include state cooperative crop insurance, coordinated planned production with other provinces like the AAA in the United States, or a provincewide farm forage system to carry supplies year to year.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Canada
AAA
United States
Insp. Smith Dead In Victoria After Alberta Service
John Alfred Sith former chief inspector of high schools for Alberta died in Victoria British Columbia today. His death marks the end of a long career in education service within the province and the national school system.
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Calgary
C.P
John Alfred Sith
Alberta
Victoria
B.C
Mussolini dissolves Chamber of Deputies in Italy
Rome March 23 Mussolini abolished the Chamber of Deputies replacing it with a Chamber of Fascists and Corporations. He also ended large private industries leaving medium and small firms, aims to boost economic self sufficiency amid warnings of a European war. He spoke to the National Council of 22 Guilds of the Corporative State and urged reduced class disparity among workers.
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Rome
G.P
Mussolini
Chamber of Deputies
IL Duce
I Duce
Italy
National Council
Quintuplets Parents Seek Return of Their Five Daughters
Oliva Dionne said he wrote King Edward a month ago asking the monarch to return custody of Cecile Yvonne Emilie Annette and Marie to their parents. The Canadian quints are wards of the Ontario legislature with a guardians board. The Dionnes spoke on air as they recalled courtship and the birth and said they hope the girls become musicians.
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New York
Oliva
Dionne
King Edward
Ontario
Callander
Aliva
Edward
London
Bonjour
Cecile
Yvonne
Emilie
Annette
Marie
Elzire
Lieutenant-Governor Walsh Term Extended in Alberta
Edmonton March 23 The term of Hon W L Walsh Lieutenant Governor of Alberta has been extended for four months to September 1 The extension announced at Government House extends a five year appointment which would have ended May 4.
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Edmonton
C.P
W. L. Walsh
Alberta
Government House
Manning outlines Social Credit codes and recall in Alberta
Alberta's Hon. E C Manning defends recall laws as necessary for stability and explains retail codes. He says a temporary advisory committee will gather merchant input and denies violating the Trade and Industry Act. He notes no outside borrowing required after transition and affirms plans to keep provincial financing local.
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Calgary
C.p.j
Alberta
E.C
Manning
Prophetic Bible Institute
Social Credit
Mr. Manning
Trade and Industry Act
League seeks peace amid Africa crisis as Hitler rejects demands
The League of Nations committee directs a new direct plea for peace to Italy and Ethiopia while awaiting Hitler's reply to Rhineland crisis proposals. Hitler vows not to capitulate and rejects external demands on Germany’s internal affairs as Britain France Italy and Belgium push for an international police force in the Rhineland.
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London
C.P
League of Nations’ Council
Italy
Ethiopia
Council
Africa
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Rhineland
League
Hitler
Berlin
Silesia
der Fuehrer
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Breslau
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Council of the
League of Nations
Pfige
Alberta legislature nears royal assent after 27 bills reach final stage
In Alberta the first session of the eighth legislature advances toward prorogation. Thirty bills have passed third reading with 27 introduced earlier now ready for final approval. Social Credit Measures and Recall bills stand for third readings.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Social Crédit
Spring Blizzard Hits Medicine Hat With Overnight Snow
A late winter blizzard swept Medicine Hat on Saturday night ahead of the first day of spring. Winds from the northeast peaked around 38 mph, with gusts and heavy snow totaling about two and a half inches. The storm eased by Sunday morning. temperatures stayed near 22 above.
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Medicine Hat
Canadian National Railways Revenue Rise Reported
Ottawa March 23 The Canadian National Railways 1935 report tabled in the House of Commons shows operating revenues of 173 184 501 an increase of 8 282 000 or 5 02 percent over 1934 Operating expenses totaled 158 926 248 The system posted a cash deficit of 47 421 464 a betterment of 986 436 Refunding transactions would cut annual spending by 2 800 000 The report says the situation is improving but demands rigid economy and careful administration.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canadian National Railways
House of Commons
Canada-U.S. Trade Bill Moves for 2nd Reading in Commons
Ottawa reports Bill 13, the Canada United States trade agreement, will be moved for second reading in the House of Commons amid extensive debate. Revenue measures to amend the Customs Act and tariff provisions are expected, with committees planned for organization next week and broader discussions on unemployment, harbor and Bank of Canada matters pending.
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Ottawa
C.P
Tariff Board
Canada
United States
Toway
Canadian Radio Commission
Mem
Beng
Corn Sion
Tional Harbors Board
British North America
J Pension
Ea Niaalee
Bank, of Canada
Siprsins Court of Canada
Mackenzie’ King
Dane
la ‘Justice Lab Searity
Lapointe
Aston PR
Bn A7
Ambeault
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Paris
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Geneva
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Charles Coughlin
Royal Oak
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Detroit
Douglas
Fuel Oil Act
Smith
Chamber
Ren
Selassie
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Orry
Canadian National Ry
U.S
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