Teleki Dies in Hungary Shrouded in Mystery
Reports state Count Teleki and his wife died under unclear circumstances two months apart. The German agency cited heart failure for Teleki. The Hungarian Foreign Office denied an earlier claim about Teleki's wife, fueling speculation of suicide and leaving the cabinet in flux as parliament adjourned.
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The
Foreign Office
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Consolidation of Aims in Yugoslavia
Reports from Belgrade indicate unity between Serbs and Croats under Prime Minister General Simovitch as Italy seeks to avert Yugoslav German conflict. The Times notes Yugoslav neutrality, Italian mediation welcomed, while Germany and Nazi tactics push propaganda and threats through radio as tensions rise on the Balkan frontier.
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Belgrade
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Times
Italy
Austria
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Berlin
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Simovitch
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Balkans
Germany
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Geneerinus
Aust
Signor Mamell
von Herren
Hungary
Greek Troops Hold New Positions on Albanian Front
Reports describe Greek forces occupying new positions on the Albanian front and Italian units retreating with heavy losses. Italian activity is noted across the front as Greece seizes a key resistance point, forcing Italian regrouping and movements.
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London
de Oetakiaat
Australians Praise WWI Destroyers In Mediterranean Action
In London on Wednesday Prime Minister Menzies noted Australian destroyers like HMA S Stuart and others once overlooked were in the kill in the Mediterranean last week. The government agreed to allow the ships to go to Singapore despite doubts they could make the voyage.
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London
Mediterranean
Singapore
Australia
Mensies
Australians Pride in Mediterranean War Efforts
Mr Menzies lauds Admiral Cunningham and his crew for their actions in the Mediterranean. He notes Australian participation boosts morale and shifts view on Italy as an asset to Germany amid Italian failures in Albania and Africa.
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Mediterranean
Menzies
Mir Andrew Cunningham
Australian Warane
US Rejects German Italian Protests Over Ship Seizures
Secretary Hull announced the United States formally rejects German and Italian protests against seizure of ships in American harbors. Reports say Italy and Germany sent new protest notes linked to the Axia ships and Crown of Venezuela imprisonment. Peru's prosecutor ordered attachment of bank deposits of North German Lloyd and Kosmos Navigation, and of ships Line and another taken by Peruvian troops.
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United States
Mr. Hull
Italy
Germany
Lloyd
Kosmos Navigation Companiea
Callao
Defence Talks in Manila Between Allied Commanders
The British Commander in Chief of the Far East Sir Robert Brooke-Popham will meet Major General Hon. Granit head of the Philippine Department in Manila on Thursday. A real army and navy conference will follow.
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Manila
Far East
Sir Robert Brooke- Popham
Hon. Granit
Lippine Department
Imperial War Council proposed during empire unity debate
Lords debated wartime coordination with the Empire as Lord Cranbourne urged cooperation with Dominion statesmen and possible imperial council. Lord Elbank and Lord Elibank pressed for wider Empire input and inviting U.S. representation to aid savage war needs, while Crewe and Chatfield discussed wartime staff structures and War Cabinet lessons.
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Lord Elbank
Imperial War Council
Lord Elibank
Paneeet
Crewe
Ulibenk
Annial al Coun
Outers
Chatfield
Btaff
Song
Tae Wet
Wings for Empire Camp Borden Gilds Airmen from Many Lands
Airmen from seven Canadian provinces, four U S states, and Australia New Zealand and Newfoundland earned their wings at Camp Borden under the Empire Air Training Plan. Noted pilots include T Cleary from Brisbane A E Andersen from Sydney and M Golemann from Melbourne.
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Ontario
Canada
America
Australia
New Zealand
Newfoundland
T. Cleary
Brisbane
A. E. Andersen
Cydeny
M. Goleemann
Convoy Debate Stirs House and Senate Over War Aid
In Congress a Curtis resolution would ban convoys to Britain, warned as a path to war. Supporters say it reflects anti convoy sentiment while Wheeler Tobey Barkley debate the danger of approving naval shipments without oversight. Senate committee chair promises fair review soon.
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House of Representatives
Curtis
United States
America
Wheeler
Senate
Roosevelt
Tobey
Senator Barkley
Ser
Wae Uit
George
Senate Fi Relations Committee
Seamen From Western Chief Reach Lisbon After Torpedo
Twelve British sailors from the Western Chief arrived in Lisbon after their ship was torpedoed 600 miles west of Ireland. They spent four days in an open boat before being rescued by the Venus and taken to Azores. Twenty of the 145 crew were saved.
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Ireland
Azorea
Japanese claim decisive victory in Kiangsi clash
Japanese army sources report that forces in Northern Kiangsi repelled a Chinese offensive over the past two weeks. Chinese losses were put at 9000 dead as a major battle raged along the southern shore of Lake Tai, about 150 miles west of Shanghai.
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Kiangsi
Lake Tai
Italians Retreat From Eritrea In Abyssinian Campaign
British and Indian forces press toward Adowa as Italians abandon Eritrea. Reported capture of a battalion of Grenadiers with a colonel, and rapid advance of Imperial troops via Gondar and Addis Ababa. South African column moves past Dire Dawa aided by railway.
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Eritrea
Cairo
Adowa
Abyssinia
Asmara
Askaria
Keren
Gondar
Addis Ababa
Banda
Dire Dawa
Djibouti
Italians urged to surrender at early war end
Britain faced shipping shortages as Empire press conference heard no hope for quick relief. Minister for Shipping Ronald Cross warned Australia and New Zealand supplies would be strained long term. He said shipping is forced back to nearest sources, risking a continued decline in available freight for a considerable time.
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Pene
Elibank
London
Empire
Ronald Cross
Australia
New Zealand
Iitaliane
Duke of
Aosta
Raina
Nairobi
Booreas
Haveegun
Abyssinia
Loan Council to Meet for Postwar Reconstruction Funds
Melbourne reports the Loan Council will meet in Canberra on April 1 to discuss large grants for postwar reconstruction and technical education. Victoria’s Premier Dunstan will represent the state and press for defence loan arrangements and broader industrial development amid ship shortages and import challenges from Australia and overseas.
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Australia
New Zealand
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Melbourne
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Itle
Victoria
Dunstan
Heavy Rains Batter Innisfail Strain Rail Lines
Brisbane reports exceptionally heavy rains along the tropical coast caused by a low pressure near Willis. Innisfail measured about 1070 points in the 24 hours to 9 pm, with rivers high and railway bridges submerged blocking rail communication.
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Brisbane
Willis
Innisfail
Nazi ship to run gauntlet to Germany from Chile
From Talcahuano Chile the freighter Qsorno was cleared to depart for Germany with a heavy cargo of foodstuffs wool and minerals. Naval quarters said there was no provision preventing the departure. In Chicago wheat prices rose over three cents per bushel to the highest in ten months eliminating profit taking in the past two days.
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Talcahuano
Chile
Qsorno
Germany
Chicago
Turkey obligations in mutual aid pact cited by Butler
In the House of Commons the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mr Butler recalled that Turkey cannot be forced into armed conflict under the mutual assistance treaty with Britain. He added that the Soviet Government’s declaration further reduces that possibility, a point the British Government regards as satisfactory.
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London
House of Commons
Mr. Butler
Turkey
Britain
Butler
War Service Homes and Price Orders Tackle War Adjustments
The Repatriation Act extends facilities for war service homes to present war soldiers and certain merchant marines and passed the House. An order by the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner fixes wholesale and retail prices at a level five percent below March 18 prices.
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Marins
Common Wealth Prices Commissioner
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