Britain to Recall Parliament Over Albania Occupation
London reports indicate the British Cabinet will recall both Houses of Parliament on Thursday after a two hour meeting. The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary will address the international situation amid ongoing military and diplomatic activity. Count Ciano allegedly reassured Lord Perth that Albania’s occupation remains temporary and maintains the status quo.
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Malcolm Macdonald
Lecoy
Dominion Affairs
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Board of Trade
Opposi
Rome
Count Clane
Alarming Calls for Unified Action Against Aggressors
The Daily Telegraph and The Times urge decisive steps as Albania and surrounding regions face renewed aggression. Reports from Rome, Bucharest, and Tirana indicate Italian troop movements and Franco-British preparations. Parliament’s recall and a broadened anti aggression front are under discussion with Greece and Turkey potential assurances.
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Daily Telegraph
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Mees
The
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America Faces War Fears After Roosevelt Conference
Washington sources say a European war may follow if Nazi financial groups aren’t curbed. Byrnes outlined a plan to trade surplus farm stock for war materials, hoping to aid anti-Hitler blocs and shore up raw materials like tin and rubber, while extending aid to Britain and allies.
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Clarke
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Byrne
Turkish deputies back government amid crisis in Ankara
In Ankara on Tuesday Turkish deputies narrowly passed a vote of confidence in the government. Prime Minister Gene Bayden stated the Turkish Army could ward off any aggression, signaling unity amid threats to stability.
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Ankara
Manly
Gene Bayden
National Defence Policies Urged by Taxpayers at Conference
Federal President Mr F Mac Kellar White urged pooling resources to fund defence while deferring non essential works. He criticized costly projects like Sandy Hollow railway and a new Sydney post office and warned against a standing army. The conference urged curtailing all non essential works.
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F. MacKellar White
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Commonwealth
Sandy Hollow
White
Bydsney
Tension in Europe Increases as Paris Seeks Ally Support
Paris grows worried as diplomatic strains rise in Europe with Cenfers and foreign ambassadors meeting to discuss security. Officials indicate heightened concern about potential conflicts and seek assurances through talks and alliances.
Holland Keeps Neutral as Europe Feeds Tense War Posture
Paris reports Premier Colijn says Holland will remain neutral and ready to mobilize quickly. Italy concentrates troops in Europe while Franco forms alliances with Axis powers. Rome notes 900000 troops under arms in Italy and Spain fortifies Pyrenees amid rising tensions.
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Agonised World Seeks Solution of Its Administrators
Sydney May 18 opening of the Public Service Association annual conference heard retiring president Mr G Weir urge that in a world torn by opposing policies unstable rulers and fierce destinies the people’s government must continue. He said the administrator may be the last hope against autocratic terror.
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G. Weir
Unity of Rail Workers Recognised by State Labour
The NSW branch of the Australian Workers' Union welcomed back Railways Operating and Employees' Union members. The Easter Conference of the State Labour Party refused to recognise the breakaway union and urged members to return to the ARU. The State Labour Party recognises the ARU as the primary railways union, aligning with earlier Industrial Labour Party conferences.
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N.8.w
Australian Workers’ Union
Mr. Lloyd
Railways Operating and Employees' Union
Railway Operatives and Employees’ Union
State Labour Party
A.ru
Industrial Labour Party
A.R.U
Clan Railways Union
Incensed Reaction Over Break with Pledge Stirs Cabinet
Britain faces potential unfriendly moves by Italy or Germany against Turkey for Greece. The Times notes warnings likely when Parliament meets on Thursday, but terms depend on prior diplomacy. Mussolini’s contravention of the peace accord provoked strong Cabinet anger.
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Turkey
Greece
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British leaders seek peace by negotiation not surrender
Gerald Campbell, British Minister to Canada, told Canadian war veterans that all Commonwealth leaders favor peace through negotiation and conciliation, but oppose peace by force or surrender. The call emphasizes economic collaboration as part of a peaceful settlement.
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Gerald Campbell
Canada
British Commonwealth
Fores
National Labour Conference Favors Conditional Affiliation
A conference of the Independent Labour Party defeated a motion opposing national voluntary registration. By forty to vote, it supported conditional affiliation and instructed the Labour Party and the National Council to prepare the terms.
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London
Independent Labour Party
National Voluntary Register
Labour Party
National
Empire Airways engines overhaul plan revealed in Melbourne
The managing director of Qantas Empire Airways stated Sydney workshops will overhaul three or four engines within a week. The plan requires adding 56 more employees to handle the work, following an emergency operation from Sydney to a Melbourne area field.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Qantas Empire Airways
Hudson Ais
Sino Japanese War Front Offensive Report
The office announced a broad Chinese offensive led by Chiang Kai Shek aimed at regaining momentum from Japanese forces. Reports say Japanese air and naval activity continues with raids on Nanking and surrounding areas while counter actions and detentions occur.
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Chiang Hai Shek
Nanking
Aisn
Ae Baber Wahea
Charles Glauser
Hamoure
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