Europe resounds with marching armies in China drive
The Chinese Embassy reports successes in Central and South China driving Japanese 12 miles east of Kapan in North Kaingsi. The Chinese flying column attacked Fenghsin while Japanese reinforcements plan a retaliation toward Chang-sha. Central Hupeh fighting threatens Japanese communications after recaptures Tienchatien and Huang-Chiat-8i. southern advance reaches Shih-Ching near Canton. Guerrilla fighters kill a Puppe Government official and wound another. 240 Nanking officials killed or captured. Fourteen hundred Japanese troops land at Taishing and take Shekwan. Kaifeng attacked. heavy losses for Chinese forces. Japan imposes civil service limits on Chinese officials and requires foreigners to obtain police permission after May 1.
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Franco pledges co operation with Britain in new Spain
Franco told the British ambassador that Spain would cooperate with Britain and hoped for recognition of sacrifices and friendship. Sir Maurice Peterson said he came to a Spain after years of suffering, while reports note Italian reinforcements arriving in Cadiz and troop concentrations near the French border. Franco’s Madrid entry rumored for May 3, with Petain warned France will regard foreign troops in Spain after May 15 as unfriendly.
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Daily Herald Calls for Clear Policy Statement by Chamberlain
The Daily Herald urges Mr. Chamberlain to state clearly his stance on accepting Italian assurances, arguing such a policy would be unreal if accepted. It notes aggression is checked in some regions but may spread, calls for full collective defence and immediate consultation, and says no pact is possible without Russia.
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France Preparing for Instant Action
A day of intensive diplomatic activity accompanies troop movements across Europe. Italy reportedly has 900,000 under arms with 400,000 in Sicily Sardinia 260 in Albania 40,000 in Spain 30,000 in the Dodecanese 90,000 in Libya and 200,000 elsewhere. France accelerates mobilization and fortification plans as Greece pledges resistance and Britain France seek a Soviet aid formula for Poland and Romania.
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Britain to Give Warning on Eastern Mediterranean Status Quo
The Times diplomatic correspondent reports Mr. Chamberlain will unveil a British declaration in the House of Commons on Thursday. Telegrams go to Athens and Angola, with Greece and Turkey awaiting final replies before the foreign policy sub-committee meets. The declaration will warn that aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean will be viewed as unfriendly to Britain and define Britain’s Mediterranean status quo precisely, while Britain weighs Italy’s withdrawal from Spain.
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Diplomatic Activity in Europe Amid Allied Talks
London reports intense diplomacy across capitals with Mr Chamberlain and Lord Halifax meeting the Russian ambassador. Paris hosts a French Cabinet session while talks with Marshal Petain and the Burgos envoy proceed. Ships sail from Toulon as Greece declares emergency. Bosphorus transit noted as Britain-Berlin diplomacy lingers.
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Italy lifts arm y call up to a high level
Italy announces a general mobilization is not imminent despite mobilising large classes from 1901 to 1912 and recalling 1917 18 and part of 1919. Over a million men are under arms and authorities aim to quell rumours of broader mobilization while Mussolini’s Albania aims are narrowed. The Daily Telegraph notes British pledge as a deterrent.
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America proposes barter plan to store wheat and supplies
Washington reports Senator Byrnes clarifies the barter plan will not disrupt normal trade with Australia Canada or other suppliers. The plan aims to store wheat and other goods for five years with limited entries to markets while replacements and deterioration are managed. Roosevelt signals stance at Warm Springs and Hull discusses talks with Britain as Italy critiques Anglo American ties.
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No Serious Effect on Australia Says Bank Adviser
Sydney reports Sir Thomas Hutton economic adviser to the Bank of New South Wales sees no impact on Australia’s overseas trade from the proposed charter agreement between Britain and America. He notes wheat could be affected if any change occurs in world production, but overall the agreement will have limited effect on Australia. Walker Wheat Company Ltd’s L. Walker comments on Dominions preference and wartime supply considerations.
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Hitler's Bid for Polish Accord Puts Spotlight on Berlin
In official circles Hitler seeks agreement with Poland before birthday events as preparations for a massive Berlin parade unfold. Simultaneously Himmler is targeted by a Nazi party popularity push. Sofia reports a decree dissolving the Nazi party amid Bulgarian upheaval.
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France Victory Celebration Reported With Royal Guests
Exiled Spanish king Alfonso and Queen Ena attended a victory celebration reportedly with 13 cardinals aboard as authorities claim coastal defenses prepared and railway measures shifted to military control. Fortifications and coastal batteries were fully manned as part of the mobilization for national security.
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Albanian Coup Feud Flares as Frontline Reachors Yugoslav Border
Isolated fighting reported from Tirana with Ionic motorised units near the Yugoslav frontier and Italians occupying Topolons in the south and Devoli in the north. The lull in resistance is limited to Prince Hussein's case. 600 troops near Matya claim an Italian plane downed as Italy aims to control Albania in days. Count Cirano arrives in Tirana for the constitutional assembly while Italy’s Mussolini and the king dominate headlines from Rome and Tirana.
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League of Nations notes from Geneva report
The Times dispatch from Geneva outlines comments on League of Nations activities with mention of Hungary and Peru among noted participants. The brief item highlights ongoing discussions and the broader run of nations effort in international cooperation.
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