Chinese Offensive Pressing On Near Canton
London desk reports a major action across China as Chinese forces press toward Canton within 18 miles, while Japanese troops retire before stronger units. General Chang Fakwei commands near the front and is aided by columns, as Tokyo warns foreign powers bear responsibility for Chiang Kai-shek’s stubborn resistance. Japan contemplates responses to Allied notes on Yangtze shipping and urges a stronger navy, warning against reliance on false friendships among nations.
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Hitler and Mussolini Face Demands as Allies Rally
An official Berlin communique signals Hitler may reply to Roosevelt’s appeal while Mussolini weighs strategy. The article notes renewed calls for colonies, hints at a possible trip to Borla, and says Roosevelt may offer peace if conquest is avoided. Athena wires suggest plans for joint action with Greece if war breaks out.
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Future of Danzig perase Poland May Agree
British United Press reports well informed quarters say Poland and Germany near agreement to return Danzig to Germany and likely incorporate it between April 20 and 28. Warsaw talks on Polish Romanian frontier and Soviet aid discussions also noted with no invasion expected.
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Menzies May Form New Ministry Amid Country Party Ultimatum
Australia unsteadily faces a possible new government as Prime Minister elect Menzies weighs forming a new ministry after the Country Party’s ultimatum. Sir Earle Page and the Country Party resist reconciling policies, risking dissolution and a general election within weeks.
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Warle Page
Bruce Dictates Terms For Return To National Government
The Australian High Commissioner Bruce demanded to return only as head of a national government with a free hand to select a cabinet, not as a party leader. Sir Earle Page reported Bruce would back a government unbound to any single party, insisting parties meet as one body when consulted.
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Bart
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Italy’s Army Seeks 5.5 Million Annual Grant for 10 Years
The extraordinary annual appropriation of £5,500,000 for a decade to strengthen fighting efficiency was announced. It is said to be required mainly for Albania, Libya and the French frontier.
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Albania
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French
Socialist Labour Minister Resigns in Brussels
In Brussels on Monday the Socialist Minister for Labour, a Wautera, resigned. The Socialist Congress rejected by 62,000 votes a resolution favoring participation in the government of other Socialist cabinet ministers.
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Palestine Dispute Fascination Sparks Early Settlements
The Egyptian ambassador returns from Cairo amid renewed Palestine dispute talks. Reportedly steps may be taken soon, influenced by Italian actions in Albania, with government ready to act. Elsewhere in Cannes a naval search recovered Sub-Lieutenant Arthur John Anderson’s body after the Zulu incident. Capetown reports rapid developments in alliance and defense measures.
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Stop Press Britain Satisfied With Muses
Fragmentary wartime note suggests Britain satisfied with Muse relations and discussions with Russia. unclear specifics on events or dates due to damaged OCR text.
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