Tidal Waves Overwhelm Villages After 600-Foot Crag Fell
In Oslo a 600 foot cliff collapsed into Korshaef Fiord triggering three tidal waves that swept inland half a mile. More than 50 dead, including a nine-person family, and seven survivors. Two fishing villages overwhelmed. Thaford reports 40 bodies. Cars and vessels buried. many residents trapped or drowned. Water subsided after about 25 minutes.
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Oslo
Korshaef Fiord
Norwig
Arnas
Yaven
France Ready to Discuss Armaments With London
Paris signals a shift toward limited re armament talks under international supervision. France backs convening disarmament talks to begin April 23, with Barthou confirming support to Herter. US officials foresee a possible convention though widest participation may lag.
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Germany
Paris
Vergy Aare
M. Barthau
Arthur Herter Wo
Unity Talks Break Down at NSW ALP Conference
At the annual New South Wales Federal ALP conference the Lang Party faced blame for unity negotiations failure. Delegates urged revaluation of farm debts, retention of unemployment measures, and legislation to cut mortgage interest, enable farmer co-operatives, and empower primary producers to control marketing and distribution.
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New South Wales
Federal
ALP
P. ©. Coleman
Ald. J
Lang Party
Scullin
E. Willis
Sguln
Ignity
Bala
Uity
Lang
Lang Movement
Uni
Norrow
Berterence
Chifey Ot Bathuret
Gandhi Calls Off Civil Disobedience as Government Fights On
Fragmented OCR style report notes Mahatma Gandhi suspending civil disobedience and urging Congress to leave civil resistance to him. It claims unity efforts and removal of obstacles amid ongoing nationalist turmoil, with references to self government and involvement of key groups.
NEW GOVERNOR Leaves for Victoria May Settle Here
A distorted report notes a new governor leaving for Victoria on an unspecified Saturday. The text mentions a talon taj im tee at Tilbury and the pew of Victoria with references to lord hunting lady doty and a large red care, but the details are unclear.
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Tilbury
Victoria
Riots at Minneapolis Town Hall Over Relief Demands
Serious unrest erupts as unemployed demonstrators with red armbands clash with police at Minneapolis City Hall. About 28 injured as 3000 marchers surge toward the building seeking continuation of civil works relief funds. Police use batons and tear gas. heavy cordon surrounds the hall.
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Minneapolis
Civil Works Administration
Mack
Mount Runathe
Satoh Tragedy Reaction in Japan Tennis Officials Resign
Tennis officials resign in Japan following the Satoh tragedy. Miki is named captain as reactions ripple through the sport and organizational leadership faces upheaval amid the incident.
Japan Tennis Association quits amid Satoh death amid team dispute
The west Japanese section of the Japanese Tennis Association resigns and takes responsibility for Satoh's suicide after urging him to stay with the team despite illness. The incident sparks reaction in Dominion discussions and concerns over Britain’s market and investments. Members defend actions as upholding Japan's honor while noting Satoh's final note asking forgiveness and urging the team to continue with Miki.
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Tokio
Japanese
Tenna Association
Satoh
Micide
Australia
Erie
Queenscheaughout
Forgan Staith
London
Satah
South Australia
Sholy
Major Eliot
Dominions
Singapore
Japanese tennis captain commits suicide aboard Hakone Maru near Singapore
A Japanese captain of the Cavity Bop team, Jiro Satoh, leapt overboard from the Hakone Maru after leaving Singapore on course to Penang. He left a farewell letter stating he sacrificed himself to ease colleagues burden and to honor Japan. Cabin mate noted Satoh appeared unsettled. search resumed for seven hours as the ship turned back toward Malacca.
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Singapore
Hla
Jirotuum
Cavity Bop
Hakone Mari
Kurup
Gaton
Japan
Lawn Tennis Association
Tle
Wenithe
Alsfelde
Hur
Tean
Raloh
Mary
Penang
Batah
Satoh
Atoh
Yamagishi
Mike Jeaie
Trade Parleys Reach Dutch Japanese Trade Invite Batavia
The Foreign Office spokesman said the Japanese Minister in The Hague has been instructed to accept the Dutch Government invitation to a trade conference in Batavia.
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Tokio
Ofce
Hague
Batavia
Japan Bids 1940 Olympic Games Site in Tokyo
The Japanese Olympic Games Committee plans a strong push to secure the 1940 Games for Tokyo. It intends to spend 5,000,000 yen on building grounds as part of the bid effort.
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Tokio
Toki
War film finale sparks 1910s guest intrigue in London
In London on Saturday, a notable guest at a wartime reception was German captain Von Rintelen, linked to arming munitions for the Allies. He faced fatigue and internment while connected to Sir Reginald Holl and naval intelligence. The scene likely includes mail and captain settings amid a wedding-themed film segment.
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London
Reginald Holl
van Rintelen
America
Reginald Mall
von Rintelen
Anglo Japanese Pact Favoured by Singapore Correspondent
A Time correspondent argues that a balanced Anglo Japanese trade agreement would benefit Singapore by ensuring fair distribution of world commerce. The piece criticizes Japan for undermining European importers, exposing Lancashire losses, and expanding influence in Malaya and India while flooding markets with cheap imitations from Singapore shops. It notes Japan's strong impact on Malaya and India and its broader reach into Italy and China markets.
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Singapore
Timea
London
Bombay
New York
Rome
Sinespore
Lancashire
Japan
Con
Asl
Cottos
Snrong
Malaya
India
Lahore
Armeiel Allie
Italy
China
Europea
Mr Archdale Parkhill Sails For Home
The Commonwealth Postmaster Mr Archdale Parkhill sails aboard the Georgic after an escorted visit through Broadcasting House by Sir John Reith, head of the British Broadcasting Corporation. The exchange clarified the corporation's aims and operations.
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MR. Archdale Parkhill
London
The
Commonwealth
Archdale
Parkhill
Georgic
Broadcasting House
British Broadcasting Corporation
Sir John Reith
Pias
German Debts and Reichsbank Chief Speech in Berlin
At a Berlin meeting of Germanys five creditor nations the Reichsbank president Dr Bebacht warned against abandoning the current debt transfer plan. He cited improved economic conditions since the Nazis came to power, including lower unemployment and bankruptcies, and projected higher purchasing power with reduced interest rates, indicating Germany could meet its obligations if the policy persisted.
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Berlin
Germany
Batlons
Reichabank
Bebacht
Eran
Spd
India unable to send Cup team to Europe
Calcutta reports bitter disappointment as India fails to field a fully representative Davis Cup squad. India blames Western Australia team for last winter, cites lack of funds to finance a European tour, and notes invited players Dicka and Flarrya plus others around age forty two to fill roles with military officers among those considered.
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Calcutta
Uadan Motes
Cambridge
Laeens
India
Lawn ‘Tennis Association
Tndlaie
Tenni
Tenner
Visltors
Teuurt
Indian Tennis Association
Ananee
Europe
Pome
Dicka
Flarrya
Conks
Infin
Hingland
A. Leer
Punjab University
Dismissals of Vienna Civil Officials
Vienna announces mass dismissals of 1200 municipal officials effective April 1 under government decrees. Many linked to the Socialist party are said to be targeted and some are believed Jewish. The trial of Frau Wallich, wife of a Left Wing leader hanged in February, proceeds on charges of aiding the Socialist emtsbund.
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Vienna
Socialist Party
Andare
Herr Wallich
Isader
Emtsbund
Defence Corps
Memorial Chapel Ceremony at St Patrick's Manly
The laying and blessing of the Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel foundation at St Patrick's College Manly occurred in a colorful autumn ceremony. Pontifical High Mass was celebrated at St Patrick's Basilica before a large crowd, with procession through grounds and attendees in regalia.
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Sydney
Cardinal Cerretti
St Patrick's College
Manly Olay
St. Macy's Basilica
Hemarchy
Archbit
French ex soldiers seek civil service posturing pensions
The report notes ex soldiers aim for civil service positions as pensions might reach 20 million pounds. Premier Doumergue is cited as courteous, with the minister for Penglora and the ex-Galiss preparation group shaping plans for ex-soldiers.
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M. Doumergue
Penglora
Galiss
Eubeatt Ba Woo
Gelegsles
Bengal Aviatrix Enters Centenary Race
London report notes a Bengal aviatrix, aged 21, preparing to enter a centenary air race. The fragment references travel and aviation events surrounding Louden and Molboarne, with lingering garbled text on the race details.
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Bengal Aviatrix
London
Fusama Asukar
I Ba Yell Rcys
Ete
Molboarne Air
Rescue by Air From Arctic Waste Capes a Soviet Crew
A Soviet airman crew member survived a perilous Arctic wreck and was rescued by air near Cape Van Keren. The team faced extreme conditions as parts of the vessel fell away and weather hampered efforts before a successful recovery.
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Moscow
Kamarine Anal Molekev
Iavaahen
Ghetushin
Arata Hay Ie Evan
Cape van Keren
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Monestic
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Gould
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Huntingfield
Miki
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Dr. Schacht
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