Vets pledge to fight new budget pension rights
In Ottawa a coalition of the Associated Veterans of Canada vows to contest a budget plan that would force pensioners to exchange pension benefits for civil service salaries. They say no abolition of pensions for disabled war veterans in government service and will meet the prime minister and finance minister to press their case.
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Ottawa
Canada
Associated Veterans of Canada
J. S. Roper
M.C
Canadian Legion
Offir
Veterans of Canada
Cpruga
People of
Hoadley Sees Profit Boost for Ranchers From Pound Peg
Edimentia March 23 The Dominion government's plan to peg the pound at 4.60 would add about 150000 to Alberta cattle exporters if they ship 15000 head this year Officials estimate producers could gain at least one cent per pound boosting returns for cattle weighing 1000 to 1200 pounds Hon George Hoadley minister of agriculture urges a livestock quantity survey and a possible levy on processors to share gains from the pound stabilization plan
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Edimentia
Alberta
George Hoadley
Dominion
Japanese Delegation Arrives in New York Amid Claims
Yosuke Matsuoka leads five delegates into New York stating Japan is not a vassal to any nation and would hold mandate islands. He hints U S Pacific fleet withdrawal could warm American sentiment. A Chinese protester is detained after police seize a revolver and permit.
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New York
Yosuke Matsuoka
League of Nations
United States
Japan
America
Pacific Ocean
Mandate Islands
Matsuoka
Churchill opposes MacDonald peace club plan in Commons
Winston Churchill launched a bitter attack on Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald s foreign policy arguing the UK is nearer war than before. He criticized disarmament talks at Geneva and warned against pressuring France to disarm while Germany arms, stressing Locarno safeguards and the French shield for Europe s peace.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
Winston Churchill
Mrn MacDonald
Churchill
United Kingdom
acDonald
John Simon
Don Quixote
Sancho Panza
Geneva
France
Sir John
Germany
Britain
Europe
Calgary Badminton Stars to Exhibit at Local Tournament
Eric Yorath and Miss Muriel Thom from Calgary arrive for an exhibition Saturday afternoon. Yorath is the provincial singles champion and Calgary city champion. Savory and Miss Ellis are top Calgary players. Entries closed Tuesday and exhibition is open to the public for a nominal fee.
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J. E. Davies
Medicine Hat
Eric Yorath
Alex Savory
Muriel Thom
Rosalie. Ellis
Calgary
Miss Thom
Savory
Miss Ellis
De Valera May Face Labor Challenge Over Relief Wages
Dublin March 28 The De Valera government risks a defeat as Labour leader William Norton tables a motion disapproving its 24 shillings weekly relief work wage. With Labour opposing, the government holds only a one vote majority including the Speaker, risking a confidence defeat if the vote proceeds next Wednesday.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Eamon de Valera
William Norton
Labor Party
Medicine Hat Horse Sale Report Declares Success
At the quarterly Chamber of Commerce meeting held at the Assiniboia Hotel the first annual Medicine Hat Horse Sale report was presented by Secretary W Huckvale. He noted the sale was an unqualified success with 17 to 20 thousand dollars in turnover and extra private sales on Saturday. James Mitchell led as manager, contributing significant time and funds to the event.
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Herman Berghoff
Chicago
Berghoff
Chamber of Commerce
Assiniboia
W. Huckvale
Medicine ‘Hot Horse Sale Association
James Mitchell
Pensions Suspension Proposal Delayed After Veteran Talks
Ottawa reports a government review of a plan to suspend war pensions for civil service pensioners. In a conference with Prime Minister Bennett and Finance Minister, Associated Veterans urged keeping pension rights intact while pledging economy. Further action will wait ten days for talks.
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Ottawa
Associated Veterans
Finance
Bennett
Canadian National reports 1932 net income deficit
Ottawa reports the Canadian National Railway system posted a 1932 net income deficit of 61,006,910 dollars. Gross revenue fell by 39,401,567 while operating expenses dropped 44,104,834, yielding a net operating revenue of 5,895,433 and a larger overall deficit after interest and taxes.
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Ottawa
Canadian National Railway
H. J. Hungerford
House of Commons
R. J. Manion
Winnipeg Grain Exchange May Move to the Lake Head
The Winnipeg Free Press reports discussions by leading Winnipeg Grain Exchange members to relocate its trading facilities to Fort William or Port Arthur. The suggested move, prompted by higher provincial taxes, could draw 10 000 to 15 000 people and related grain trade businesses eastward.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Free Press Today
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Fort William
Port Arthur
Lake Head
Canadian wins sweepstake prize in Grand National event
Clyde Horn of Dartmouth Nova Scotia was the sole Canadian with a ticket on Keneboro Jack, the Grand National steeplechase winner. He earns $123,000 from the Irish Hospital sweepstake fund. no other Canadians held tickets on the first three horses.
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Toronto
Ont
Clyde Horn
Imperial Oif Co
Dartmouth
N. S
Irish Hospital
Presbytery Session Observed at Memorial United
Mrs. McAmmond Re-Elec the Sessions of the annual Medicine Hat Presbytery were held at Memorial United Church on Tuesday March 21. A large delegation from Brooks Eyremore Seven Persons Redcliff Westminster Fifth Avenue and Memorial auxiliaries attended with seventy five officers delegates members clergymen speakers and assisting artists at the banquet. Devotional services opened each session and speakers discussed true prayer and fellowship with God. Rev R Bin ning quoted Paul and William Curry noted the call to preach Christ amid earthly duties. Mrs Watt Salvation Army was welcomed as the convention continued.
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Medicine Hat
Memorial United Church
Brooks
Eyremore
Redcliff
Westminster
Fifth Avenue
Memorial
R. C. Black
Thacker Leg
Rev.) Gunn
St. Johns
God
Ning
Memorial Church
Paul
William Curry
Christ
Watt
Salvation Army
Alberta Legislature Debates Redistribution and Printing Policies
The Alberta Legislature debated constituency redistribution before the next election, favoring a House committee to study boundaries and cost. The body discussed representation by population, voting uniformity, and reducing seats, with Premier Brownlee opposing a commission. Printing contracts were scrutinized, urging more work for Calgary firms amid shifts to University Press.
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Edmonton
House
J. E. Brownlee
George H. Webster
George N. Johnston
Webster
Brownlee
Calgary
Hugh C. Farthing
Fred J. White
Farthing
University Press
Hugh J. Montgomery
Wetaskiwin
R. G.reid
Treas
Local Legion endorses protest against pension regulation
At the Calgary branch meeting of the Canadian Legion last night a protest against the new war pension regulation was approved after reviewing telegrams. The group planned a church parade to St Barnabas on V Day and noted hall use revenue helps support unemployed members.
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Canadian Legion
St. Barnabas Church
Legion
Labor Party
R.B. Pratt
Legion Hall
Calgary
Wadies
Hitler gains absolute power as Reichstag grants decree
Western German state acts amid fears of expulsion of Eastern Jews within its borders. Signature by Hindenburg no longer required as Hitler and his government move to rule with unchecked authority. Palatinate state enforces restrictions by blocking postal funds to Eastern Jews.
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Berlin
Hitler
Hindenburg
Reichstag
Palatinate
Rhine
Wheat Prices From Ogilvie Grain Report
Market note lists May at 49 1 2, July 50 1 2, October 52 1 4 with No 1 Northern at 48 3 8, 48 5 8 and street track at 80. Supplied by Ogilvie Grain Department.
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Ogilvie Grain
Dept
Kellsboro Jack Wins Grand National at Aintree
American owned English bred Kellsboro Jack won the Grand National Steeplechase by three lengths over Really True with Slater a neck back in third. Only 18 of 34 starters finished the 4 mile 514 yard course amid heavy odds and a dramatic finish. Jockey Winn rode the seven year old bay gelding trained by Mrs Ambrose Clark in New York to victory.
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Aintree
Mar
Slater
Dutay
Pete Bogtwick
Kellsboro
Jack
Really True
Ambrose
Clark
New York
Winn Oh
Joel Furlong
Fy Burlong
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Jair
Winston
Peace Club
DeValera
Pensions
Canadian National Report
Wpg
McAmmond
Earth
W. C.osborn
R. bin
Wakelaw
Iecilety
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