31 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1939
Page
1
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The potential 60 cent pegged price is warned to harm both regions. Fort William price translates to 40 cents for prairie farmers and eliminates profit and credit. Merchants and wholesalers would lose liquidity while Eastern demand falls, cutting Western orders and hurting manufacturers.
Hon Charles Dunning indicated in the House of Commons on Wednesday that he plans to remain in his post despite illness recovery. He aims to implement changes in governmental accounting and financing methods. He said he wants reform to charge post office building costs to postal services rather than general expenditures, responding to J Woodsworth's suggestion.
Dr Howard C Nuffziger of San Francisco unveiled a skull operation at the Winnipeg meeting of the American College of Surgeons. The procedure removes bone behind the eyes to relieve muscle pressure, opening the skull at the hairline with no visible scar. The disease, common in thyroid patients, can be fatal without this treatment.
Rev. R. J. McDonald of southern Saskatchewan reports at the United Church of Canada annual board meeting that a minister shortage threatens the region. Alberta’s Rev. Powell says ministers there are overworked and ten vacancies are imminent.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Dr. R. J. Manson urge continued peace efforts amid global crisis. King rejects despair and war, saying nations can readjust to avoid open conflict. Manson emphasizes preventing war through united democratic moral protest.
Aims for global solidarity and frank courage as pursuit to prevent conflict. Leader remarks emphasize collective resolve and readiness to face challenges to maintain peace.
In the Canadian House of Commons on Thursday Hon. Charles Dunning and Hon. Ian Mackenzie clashed over a Winnipeg Free Press report alleging commissions on air engine contracts. Dunning urged strong measures against such statements, while Mackenzie clarified contract engines and agency details and defended the defence purchasing board bill's structure and oversight.
Ottawa Journal comments on Chamberlain and Munich, defending the decision to seek peace over war. It argues critics later demanded a stand against dictators and questions if critics are eager for war or fairness.
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