Hitler's ambitions beyond Europe reach Britain fear
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain warned Germany may seek wider aims beyond Europe and that Britain opposes sanctions while stressing resistance by nations defending freedom. Paris and Memel dispatches note Soviet signatory talks and Hitler's show of force as Lithuania's stance looms over a broader anti aggression declaration.
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Leopard
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Alermel
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House of Commons
Samuel Hoare
Polanel
Russia
Vatrick Munro
Denmark
Sweden
Yugoslavia
Raromania
Turkey
Greece
Court Debts Policy Debates Highlight Farm Reforms
The court system and new debt measures dominate a session focusing on farm policy. Debates center on court power in debt settlements, protection against equipment repossession, and allowing direct promissory notes for machinery purchases under revised credit rules.
Two Women Killed in Wright Hargreaves Mine Accident
In Kirkland Lake on March 23, two workers were killed in a mining accident at the Wright Hargreaves gale mine. The victims were Fred Lafleur and A. W. Bellamy. Details of the incident were not immediately available.
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Wright Hargreaves Gale
Fred Lafleur
A. W. Bellamy
19 Million Dollar Fishery Value Report From 1968
Major J. A. Ratherwell reports 1968 fishery value near 19 million with salmon canning at 1 707 R20 cases. Halibut landings reached 19 848 000 pounds from Canadian and U S ports. British Columbia vessels accounted for 12 024 700 pounds and about 1 500 000 dollars in value. Herring and pilehare contribute 786 000 and 870 000 respectively. Provincial regulators expect steady supplies under current tidal fisheries protection.
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Vaancoutmvige
Columbus Fisheries
Reneer
J. A. Ratherwell
Majo Wranerwell
Edta
United States
British Coumbia
Alberta legislature passes bills and advances several to third reading
In Edmonton on March 23 the Alberta legislature gave second reading to ten bills and moved eleven others to third reading. A central purchasing agency for government departments was proposed, along with a pension fund for teachers, and amendments to Municipal Affairs Act allowing dismissal of municipal councils after investigation. Debate covered marketing boards, fire insurance, and School Act changes as Premier Aberhart noted past operation was satisfactory. Continued on page ten.
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Kr. L. Gray
Alberta Teachers’ Association
Department of Education
Department of Municipal Affairs
Lucien Maynard
Munici
Pal Affairs
D. M. Duggan
Aberhart
Loyalty and pride flare over Halifax decoration for royal visit
Halifax officials deny a Quebec City report that the city would reuse secondhand trimmings for municipal buildings. Alderman Donovan said no offer existed though a letter was sent. Halifax asked what would be done with decorations after the royal landing.
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Great Fish and Game Banquet Tuesday March 28
The Fish and Game Association sponsors a big game banquet on Tuesday March 28 in Park Hall. Ticket purchasers must be notified by week’s end to secure supplies of ducks venison buffalo moose and Cold Lake trout. Wildlife films by Ducks Unlimited will be shown. Tickets on sale at the Savoy Cafe Regent Billiard Room Torms Newsstand Boyd Wholesale Anderson Agency and McKenzie Drug Store.
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Ducks Unlimited
Savoy Cafe
Regent Billiard Room
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Anderson Agency
McKenzie Drug Store
Iceland Refuses German Air Route Permission
Iceland's government in a communique announced it refused Deutsche Luft Hansa permission to open service between Germany and Iceland. The decision blocks a planned Germany to Iceland air link and affects travel and aviation diplomacy.
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Durthansa Air Line
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Ieeland
King Victor Emmanuel Hints on Italy France Rift
King Victor Emmanuel told the new legislature that Italy had informed France of the disputes, signaling openness to a French settlement. The throne speech urged peace to endure while Italy continues rearming in the air land and sea, with Mussolini backing the policy.
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C.P
Victor Emaimel
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France
Mussolini
Province extends minimum wage act to most workers
Edmonton March 23. Amending legislation before the Legislative Assembly extends the minimum wage act to all employees except farm laborers and domestic servants. The bill adds a definition of overtime and provides for minimum wage for overtime, wage periods, pay days and modes of payment for designated classes or employers.
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Legislative Assembly
Hines Sentenced in Tammany Lottery Conspiracy Case
James Hines a longtime Tammany political leader received a four to eight year sentence after conviction on lottery conspiracy charges tied to the Dutch Schultz numbers racket in New York.
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U.S
New York
C.P
James Hines
Alberta Plans Arctic Ocean Boundary Expansion
Alberta lawmakers voted 50 to 1 with 11 absent to instruct negotiations with Ottawa to extend the province northward to the Arctic Ocean. The plan would add about 500,000 square miles, linking to the Yukon and a northward extension of the Alberta Saskatchewan line, expanding access to mineral wealth and pipelines from Turner Valley. Speaker Fallon cited tariffs, freight rates, insurance costs, and federal policies as handicaps costing Alberta tens of millions annually.
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C.P
Alberta
North West Territories
Yukon
W. A. Fallon
I. C. Manhing
John W. Hugill
K.C
Ind
Calgary
Ottawa
Fallon
Turner Valley
Mr. Fallon
Addi
Food Dropped From Planes For Mining Camp
Miners at Homathco Gold Mines in northern wilderness 175 miles north of Williams Lake receive spring fuel and supplies dropped by air. Forty tons of provisions gas and powder were delivered in sawdust reinforced containers by pilot Russ Baker. Trucks take the cargo to the isolated camp.
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Williams Lake
B.C
C.P
Homathco Gold Mines Company
Widerness
Clarivoo
Russ Baker
Hungarians to Occupy Slovakia Reported from Budapest
A March 28 report says Hungary would occupy Slovakia on invitation from Germany. Diplomats note troops may have crossed the frontier and advanced along the Vag valley, while the government ordered Hungarian media to refrain from reporting military actions. Hungary denies planned operations, citing unsettled eastern border.
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Slovakia
Germany
Vag
Hitler
St. Stephen
Kingdom of
Bank Clearing Totals Reported for Week and Year
Bank clearings show this week 151443 dollars, last week 167673 dollars, and the same week last year 177946 dollars. The figures come from the clearing house and reflect weekly activity.
Canada Focuses on Atlantic Airport Development for Defense
Defence Minister Ian Mackenzie told the House of Commons Canada will accelerate building military airports along the Atlantic coast to counter potential German air bases in Iceland. Experts note RCAF Hawker Hurricanes ready on the west coast could be deployed to defend the Arctic, with debate over Icelandic weather limiting operations.
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House of Commons
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Cape Breton South
Germany
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Teeland
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