European Diplomatic Shifts Reflected in Mussolini Talks
London reports Mussolini's peace terms aim to lift League of Nations guilt and shift Africa policy. Rome notes Mussolini seeks Franco Soviet ties after rejecting a German-Italian Locarno repudiation, while Paris rallies allies as Wyanco pact takes effect and Paris engages Moscow Warsaw Praha Belgrade and Ankara.
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Africa
League of Nations
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Rome
C.p.havas
France
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Hitler
Havas
Hi Duce
Frantce
Great Britain
Moscow
Toll Duce
Locarno
Rhineland
Agey
Paris
C.p.-Havas
Warsaw
Praha
Belgrade
Ankara
Defeated provincial dog tax bill in Alberta assembly
In Edmonton on March 28 the legislature defeated a proposed dog licensing and kennel tax bill at one dollar per dog per year and ten dollars per kennel for purebreds. Speaker Tanner signaled removal of the bill from the order paper, making a second reading unlikely.
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Edmonton
W. N. Chant
Sheep Breeders Association
Y. Chant
N. EE. Tanner
Breeders’ Association
Calve
New Master Code Delayed Before Alberta Trade Gazette
Edmonton March 28 Alberta's new Master Code on business will not take effect April 1 as planned. It will be specially gazetted days later and likely in force mid month. Minister E C Manning says most of the code governs business ethics and one clause on minimum prices may be seldom used. Divisional sub codes may follow based on needs of each trade branch.
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Edmonton
C. P
Alberta
E. C. Manning
Trade,and Industry
Repeal of Agriculture Stabilization Act Declared
In Monton on March 28 the government under Premier William Aberhart announced repeal of the 1985 Agriculture Stabilization Act that created a moratorium. Treasurer Charles Cockroft outlined plans to overhaul the Debt Adjustment Act to aid farm debtors and mortgage holders, easing spring operations and encouraging capital in the province.
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Womonton
C.P
William Aberhart
Charles Cockroft
Cockroft
Alberta
Canadian Manufacturers Association
United Farmers of Alberta
Italians Sweep On to Victory Over Ethiopia
Italian right wing under Marshal Badoglio widens its advance from Tembien to Gondar and Lake Tana. Detachments drive Ethiopian forces from Aduwa to the Takkaze river while two columns move toward Sittona and Ager. Rag Seyourn and Ras Imru forces reduced to about 12 000 and driven toward Gondar. Gran Sasso troops occupy Mai Timbet and push south along the Takkaze.
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C.p.havas
Pietro Badoglio
Tembien
Shire
Gondar
Lake Tana
Aduwa
Uie Takkaze
Ager
Sittona
Hritrea
Sudan
Rag Seyourn
Ras Imru
Bergamo
Gran Sasso
Mai Timbet
Takkajze
Hold-up Slayers In Hull Convicted Of Manslaughter
The six men charged in the December hold-up slaying of Arm and Nadeau an 18 year old bank clerk were convicted of manslaughter by a Hull jury. Sentence to be passed Monday. Convicted include Paul Lafleur 27 Hull and George etc.
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Hull
C.P
Armand Nadeau
Paul Lafleur
George
Alberta Seeks March 31 Tax Return Filing
Filing of income returns must be paid by March 31 in Alberta. Envelopes bearing that date will be accepted as filed. Absences from the province may be considered excusable. No grace period for the delayed forms. penalties start April 1 on unpaid tax for individuals and corporations.
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Alberta
Edmonton
S. M. Gunderson
Ms Oo
Gunderson
Montreal composer wins Lallemand prize for orchestral work
Henry Miro of Montreal is announced winner of the $500 Lallemand prize for the best orchestral composition. Finalists include Chenier, 21, Huil. Rochon, 42, Ottawa. Edmond Lajoie, 30, Montreal. Charles Donnelly, 27, The Cedars Quebec. and Jean C Beau Soleil, 23, Hull.
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Henry Miro
Montreal
Soviet Aid Pact with Mongolia Amid War Tension
The Outer Mongolian Republic backed a mutual assistance agreement with the Soviet Union as three Japanese invaders were reportedly killed on the Far Eastern front. The accord promises Soviet aid to Mongolia if war erupts. Japanese reinforcements massed near Korea following a Soviet-Japanese clash near Hunchun.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Russia
Mongolia
Tokyo
Korea
Hunchun
Vladivostok
Douglasism debated as Alberta Social Credit leader departs
The New Stateman and Nation argues that Douglasism requires a powerful sovereign state to control bankers and that Alberta Social Creditaries could not implement the policy. It notes Premier Aberhart’s evangelical stance and provincial limits under Dominion authority amid Major Douglas’s departure.
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Thomas T. Champion
London
C.P. Cable
C. H. Douglas
William, Aberhart
Alberta
Aberhart
Glasgow Rangers Reach Scottish Cup Final
Glasgow Rangers defeated Clyde 3 to 0 before 50 000 spectators to reach the cup final on April 18. In Edinburgh, Third Lanark came from behind to beat Falkirk 3 to 1 in the same day, making the final an all first division affair with Rangers set to face First Park team.
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C.P
Glasgow Rangers
Clyde
Edinburgh
Third Lanark
Falkirk
Rangers
Earthquake Felt Across British Columbia Towns
Vernon reports a distinct earthquake shock lasting briefly at 1:20 am with no damage. Tremor also believed felt in Kamloops Merritt and Kelowna, indicating wider regional activity.
Social Credit caucus backs Premier Aberhart in Alberta
Edmonton March 28 The Social Credit party committee reports a confidence vote in Premier Aberhart. The caucus supports his stance with Major Douglas ending his reconstruction adviser contract. The government now assumes responsibility to apply Social Credit principles without delay under Aberhart’s leadership.
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Edmonton
C.P
Aberhart
Social Credit Party
Alberta Social Credit
Alberta
Social Credit
Douglas
C. H. Douglas
Sodial Credit Party
Gov
Western Canada Backed in Commons on Seed Grain Loans Bill
In Ottawa on March 28 the House of Commons backed Western Canada’s seed grain support. Leaders Bennett and Dunning praised Western resilience amid drought and rust while approving a bill guaranteeing seed grain loans to Saskatchewan farmers, capped at 4 million dollars. The plan relies on provincial and municipal oversight with Ottawa abstaining from direct supervision.
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C.P
Western Canada
House of Commons
Bennett
Dunning
Saskatchewan
West
Danning
Canada
Vust
Agriculture
Gardiner
Dominion
G. G. McGeer
Vancouver-Burrard
Western Pool
Trial for Saskatchewan murder case held in Hubbard
Adelia Hess, wife of Karl Hess, was committed for trial in Hubbard district for the murders of her elderly parents Karl and Julia Schindler. After a full day of testimony with 18 witnesses, she was remanded to Battleford women's jail. Exhumations followed February 8 and February 26 after investigations by Detective Novakowski and pathologists.
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Ray
Serge
Novakowski
Yorkton
J. T. McCullough
Pat Oking
Hess
Freve Tims
Medicine Hat Auto Show Captures Beauty and Delight
Medicine Hat hosts its second annual Auto Show opening with praise for its beauty and display. Cars are showcased to advantage in artistic lounges as officials including Mayor Bulliva and chamber leaders attend the ceremony. (Continued on page eight)
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Mayor Bulliva
G. Blackstock
H .Dixon
the Kiwanis
Do‘son
Rotary Club
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