Bennett Defends Conservative Trade Gains in Canada
Ottawa report shows former finance minister R B Bennett arguing that Canada’s improved trade position came from policies of the previous government. He cites shifts in world trade, balance of payments, and tariff actions while criticizing Liberal claims and urging recognition of Conservative measures. He discusses the Ottawa trade talks, the imperial trade gains, and the tariff board’s role in shaping pricing and policy.
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Ottawa
C.P
Lion
R. B. Bennett
Canada
Bennett
League of Nations
Alberta Tar Sands Development Debate Continues
The Alberta tar sands issue remains unresolved as policymakers debate ongoing natural resource plans. Local observers note that decisions are stalled amid economic and environmental considerations.
France Shows She Has Some Intestines
France faces scrutiny over its resolve on Ethiopia and potential arms provisions to Italy. Reports suggest Paris seeks to resist immediate actions while weighing a broader agreement with Britain and the Arab kingdom, under League of Nations oversight.
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France
Paris
Soiross
Weigat
Ethiopia
Grea ‘Brugiai
Kingdom
oRipih
League
Aberhart Criticizes Loan Council Scheme
Premier Aberhart denounces new Dominion-Provincial Loan Council terms as weak. He reviewed the outline from Federal Minister C. A. Dunning and said provinces should borrow within their territories while avoiding national or world market offerings. Alberta cabinet to study the letter further with no immediate decision.
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Bennett
Alberta
Dominion
Dunning
Ito
Dire Bennett
Ben
Tariff
Tariff Board
Liberal
Canada
Edmonton
Dominion-Provincial Loan Council
Wooser
Aberhart
C. A. Dunning
Ainance
Ottawa
Duining
Patterson
Saskatchewan
Northern Navigation Opens To Ft Vermilion
PEACE RIVER Alberta May 6 The Weemak Hudsons Bay Co river boat sailed on its first trip of the year to Fort Vermillion carrying two barges of freight. Among six passengers was RCMP Constable Stuart Grayson and his bride who will be stationed at Fort Vermillion about 225 miles away on the Peace River.
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Peace River
Alta
C. P
Hudson's ‘Bay’ Co
Fort Vermillion
Stuart Grayson
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Britain Repercussions on Italo Ethiopa War Seen as Nebulous
London reports a shift in Whitehall toward a realistic stance after Addis Ababa fell to Italy. Debates focus on reforming the League of Nations Article XVI and moving toward regional security arrangements, with Baldwin deferring a full policy statement to upcoming League talks.
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London
CP. Cable
Whitehall
Addis Ababa
League of Nations
Baldwin
Leagues
Marquis of Lothian
the Times
Britain
Belgium
France
Premier outlines reform drive amid tax critique
In Edmonton on May 6, the Premier spoke to the Men's Association about reform, a gradual financial overhaul, and a new two percent provincial sales tax. He urged cooperation and warned against borrowing to pay debts, arguing the burden would fall on younger generations and that the tax targets essential goods for the poor.
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Edmonton
Abeberta
Weimu
Provincia
Calgary liquor store robbers captured by police
Walter Cantwell 28 and William J Geddis 25 were held on robbery and assault charges after a daylight heist at the Alberta Liquor Control Board store. They were arrested Friday and arraignment is set for tomorrow following reports they were tied to a $1,150 theft and armed robbery that bound three clerks.
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Calgary
C.P
Walter Cantwell
William J.geddis
Alberta
Liquor Control ‘Board
Deer Atore
Cantwell
Geddis
R. N. Cooper
Curran Again Heads Medicine Hat Eagles Aerie
A. W. Curran was reelected to a fourth term as president of the Medicine Hat Eagles Aerie at a regular meeting. Other officers named include S. A. Colwell chaplain P. C. Currie secretary Davies chief trustee S. White and Fred Stein outside guard. The report notes Dr. S. Macleod physician and lists officers Rupert Archibald as pioneer mariner. A former CPR Steamship Co. officer died in North Vancouver.
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A. W. Curran
Medicine Hat, Aerie
of Eagles
Aerie
S. A. Colwell
P. C. Currie
Davies
Reagurép
J. P. Connors
Rictor
S. E. White
Ingide
Puancae
Baldwin
Fred
Rupert, Archibald, &2
Pioneer, Mariner
Pacific Coast
C.R.R. Steamship “Co
North Vancouver
Freighter Runs Aground Off Monomoy Point Massachusetts
A Minnesotan of the American-Hawaiian line ran aground about half a mile from Monomoy Point Massachusetts as a receding tide stranded the vessel. The ship's propeller was left out of the water.
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Monottoy Point
Mass
Ethiopian attack and murder attempt reported in Abas district
Fragmentary OCR suggests an attempted murder during a confrontation on Principal Street. Dr. Melly and Kerfodt of Abas Galgary district appear named in the incident, with references to an Ethiopian assailant and gunshots.
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Seale
Melly
Abas
Galgary
France Holds Off On Gold Embargo Measures
Paris reports Premier Sarraut's cabinet will not impose a gold embargo or FX controls for now. Finance Minister Regnier announced no special action while the Bank of France saw large gold outflows amid heightened market activity. The cabinet will stay in office until June 1 with no moves against gold until the new chamber convenes.
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Bennett
Canada
Aiorte Setinik
Pete
United Es
United States
Sohnett
S. Empire
Tional
Ennett
Treasury
M Dunning
Bay
Domin
Paris
A.P
Sarraut
M. Regnier
Exichange
Banke of France
C&inancial
London
Channe
People's. Front
Menutips
Leon Blum
Hs Friends
Maurice ‘Thorez
Communist Party
Edouard Daladier
Blum
Daladier
Liberal primaries set for Edmonton bye election
Edmonton Liberal delegates and alternates totaling about 708 were chosen for the May 12 nominating convention ahead of the June 22 bye election. Leading nomination prospects include Walter Morrish Edward Fisher Marion Conroy ex MLA A R McLennan Jack Marshall S Staveley Kerr and J C McDonald. Denison retires as Victoria meteorological bureau chief on April 30.
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Edmonton
C.P
Walter Morrish
Edward C. Fisher
Marion Conroy
Edmonton Provincialliteral’ Association: A. R. McLennan, Ex-M.l.a
Jack Marshall
Staveley Kerr
J.C. McDonald
F. Napier. Denison
Dominion Government Meteorological Bureau
Victoria
Budget Amendment Proposed in Ottawa Parliament
Ottawa May 6 Angus Macinnis of Vancouver East proposed an amendment to the budget motion. He criticized the financial statement for assuming continued poverty and debt and failing to address these issues in the house of commons.
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Ottawa
C.P
House of Commons
Angus Macinnis
C.C.F
Vancouver East
Edmonton Pastor Is Called to Toronto Church
A call from Royce Avenue Presbyterian church Toronto to Rev R H Lyttle Edmonton was endorsed by the Toronto presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Canada. A stipend of 1800 dollars plus 100 dollars for travelling and a manse were suggested in connection with the call.
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C.P
Royce ‘Avenue Presbyterian Church
Toronto
R. H. Lyttle
Edmonton
Italian victory seals occupation of Addis Ababa
Italian forces under Marshal Pietro Badoglio entered Addis Ababa ending days of riots and establishing civil control. Giuseppe Bottai named civil governor of the former Ethiopian capital as Mussolini lauded the army and workers. Ethiopian resistance and foreign evacuations preceded the arrival of Italian flag with Bodoglio declaring Italy in control.
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Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Italy
Ethiopia
Pietro Badglio
Rome
Legation
Badoglio
C.P
Pietro Badoglio
Giuseppe Bottai
Mussolini
Marshal Badoglio
Il Duce
Bottai
Addis
Ababa
Duce
Enterprise
Palestine
Red Sea
Askaris
Dessye
Haile
Selassie
Premier Aberhart Says Duggan Speech Misleading
Alberta Premier William Aberhart expressed amusement at D. M. Duggan of the Conservative party predicting that Social Credit would fail. He dismissed fusion calls and said old line parties would not fix the economy, arguing Social Credit remains sound in contrast.
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Edmonton
C.P
William Aberhart
D. M. Duggan
Social Credit
J. Duggan
Wates
Poliaidg
Eden Defends League Toward Italo Ethiopian War
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden tells Commons the League must go on while urging a stock take of its failure to halt the Italo Ethiopian conflict. Hugh Dalton accuses govt of delaying decisive action. Eden says sanctions would risk war and argues conciliation efforts were pursued. He plans to consult Dominions on Italy's conquest issues.
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London
C.P
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
League of Nations
League
Eden
Horse
Italy
Ethiopia
Hugh Dalton
Labor
Dalton
Mussolini
Britain
Suez Canal
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Efault
Stil
Ft. Vermilion
East Africa
Holland
Europe
Eric Drummond
Ty Fan
Afairs Fulgio Suvich
Reblate Ance
South Edmonton
Association
England
Ras Hailu
Gojjam
Haile’Selassie
Duggan
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