Chamber Honors committee and debates seed grain distribution
At the chamber meeting managers of the horse sale were thanked for efficient handling and the city for electric lighting at the horse barn. Alderman Black urged more seed grain and warned the proposed distribution was insufficient. Edmonton Chamber protested Bills 35 and 36 to Premier Aberhart, fearing price controls and discrimination. The horse sale netted $18,720 from 256 horses with a small surplus under Manager Mitchell.
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R. C. Black
W.A. Church
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
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Edmonton Chamel
J. Mitchell
Aberhart Opposes Capital Levy and Confiscatory Tax
Premier Aberhart after a cabinet meeting said he opposes a capital levy or any confiscatory legislation. He supports progressive Social Credit but rejects heavy taxation on securities and debts. He notes seed grain provision is delayed due to the budget debate.
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Aberhart
Social Credit
Japan declines to accept naval gun limits by others
Tokyo announces it will not accept the tri power limitations on gun calibers without simultaneous reductions in naval tonnages by the United States and Britain. Japan thus maintains freedom to build guns of any size.
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C.P
United States
Great-Britain
Japan
Vatican Good Friday observances without Pope Pius in Sistine chapel
In Vatican City on Good Friday Pope Pius XII was not present at the Sistine chapel service. Cardinal Pacelli led the ceremony before curial officials and diplomats as concerns over German relations were noted. The Pope, advised by physicians, heard music privately. The Easter mass is planned with the pope attending.
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Sistine Chapel
Pius
Tugenio Cardinal Pacelli
Curia
Holy See
Vatican
Germany
Alberta Legislature Prolongs Budget Debate Amid Social Credit Rift
Edmonton reports a split in Social Credit over the budget as insurgent members press for Social Credit principles. Premier Aberhart and leaders meet privately while the chamber delays decisions awaiting House approval.
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C.P
Sovial
Memibers
Alberta
Satonic
IE Wag
Aberhart
Contexpngé
Calgary
Prophetic’Bible’ Institute
Kagternood
Easter Message on Resurrection and Its Meaning
The discourse presents the Resurrection as the defining miracle shaping humanity and faith. It contrasts past debate with a modern emphasis on personal meaning, urging readers to let Christ’s life and spirit transform their own beings through incarnation and the Cross.
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Christ
God
Jesus
Niagara
Galilee
Lazarus
Peter
Jesus Iag
Mary
Jesus Christ
Officers' Mess Dinner Honours General Bell Visit
Members of the Officers' Mess at the Assiniboia hotel attended a Thursday dinner honoring General Bell. Lieut Col Hoover and many officers from the 1st S A R and Overseas unit expressed appreciation for General Bell’s visit. The evening included a general inspection at the Armouries and a social singalong with piano by Bill Lakey.
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Maor -A. Osgood
GG. Elder
G. Brinkhurst
T. R Osborne
IF. Jenner
A. “Coffin
Rosé
T. ‘Knights
Hoover
D.C
A.R
Bill Lakey
Fishermen Union Challenge Territorial Limits on Alaska Coaster Outreach
The Japanese agriculture fishing bureau leader assisted Reverend Jevitis in discussing fishermen union activity and fishing operations. The proposal addressed outsiders and territorial boundaries affecting Alaska coaster communities.
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Japanése ‘Agricultre
Ibureau
Bev
Jevitis
Shee Anandss
Alberta Social Credit government delays budget amid insurgent pressure
Alberta's Social Credit cabinet halts the budget and plans a provisional estimate vote in the House. Provincial Treasurer Law confirms a motion for about 9.6 million dollars to cover two months of expenditures, while stressing no province-wide disruption.
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Edmonton
Mar
Alberta
Social Credit
Low
Mr. Low
Canadians Held After Attempt To Run Blockade In Spain
Reports from France indicate Canadian port officials detained several individuals after an attempt to breach the international blockade during the Spanish Civil War. Officials say the detainees may have originated from various countries amid limited details on the incident.
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Vendres
France
Elaint
J Avittiout
Ottawa undecided on bill for Canadian volunteers with combatants
The House of Commons has not yet decided if a bill providing penalties for Canadians who volunteer with combatants in Spain will be approved. The issue centers on Canadians taking part in the conflict and potential legal implications.
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Ottawa
Avbilk Wasr Recentil
House of Commons
Spain
Labor Minister Reopens Rail Wage Talks in Montreal
Labor Minister Norman Rogers urged railways and unions to resume direct wage negotiations in Montreal after separate meetings with union leaders and company presidents. The roundtable collaboration aimed to end a protracted 10 percent wage cut dispute and restore talks promptly.
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Opfawa
C.P
Rogers
Montreal
Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
Edward Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Minister of Labor
Howard B. Chase
Premier King Speaks on Defence in Commons
In a Commons debate Prime Minister Mackenzie King cautioned that Britain and the Dominions may not again send expeditionary forces to Europe. He said the defense must not be seen as a departure from Laurier era Liberal policy and defended naval spending amid opposition claims.
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Ottawa
Great Britain
Mackenzie
King
House ’of Commons
R. B. Bennett
Canada
Bennett
Wilfred Laurier
Wilfred’ Laurier
Kirig
Dominions
C.P
Newspaper feud ends in murder of an editor
In Alturas California on March 27 a first degree murder charge was filed against Harry French 30 for the slaying of Claude L McCracken 46 and Donna Conwell 27 co publisher of the Modoc daily. McCracken was shot as he dined at home.
Pope Pius XI Appeals to Mexico Clergy and Laity
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI on Easter Eve issued an encyclical urging Mexico's clergy and laity to deepen Christian life for true peace and prosperity. He asserted that in every country peace and prosperity depend on a vibrant Christian life carried out through its many works.
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Vatican
City
C.P
Pius XI
Mexico
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Duchess of Bedford vanishes on solo flight over Ouse
Flight Lieutenant R C Preston, personal pilot of the Duchess of Bedford, disappeared after a two hour solo flight from Woburn Abbey toward the Ouse flood region. Searchers from coastguard, fishing fleets, and Royal Air Force planes scoured England as relatives and officials urged continued efforts to locate the 71 year old explorer famed for long distance records.
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Woburn
England
C.p.havas
R. C. Presto
Bedford
India
Africa
Woburnbbey
Ouse
Regio
Alberta Badminton Open Sets Westwide Tone at Start
The fifth annual Southern Alberta Badminton tournament opened with top Canadian players from Alberta and Saskatchewan, including champions from both provinces, performing at their best in singles doubles and mixed doubles. Bob Pentland of Calgary exhibited a superb all round game, while Longridge of Saskatchewan impressed with speed and skill. The event promises a tough test as the finalists from each discipline prepare for today’s clashes.
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Saskatchewan
Bob’ Pentland
Calgary
Longridge
Ang
Barry Ur
Mogse JaWa
Bob
Pentland
Chandagt
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