Japanese Capture Lingyi Marks First Trial of Strength
London reports Lingyi falls in the war's first major test as Japanese forces pour reinforcements and shell and bomb walls. Chinese resistance claims to occupy Hanchwang while Japanese claim decisive defeats of tens of thousands near Wuplang and Srasi. Reuters dispatches note Japanese columns advancing toward the Tampu railway as China hopes to slow the invasion.
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Shanghai
British
United Press
Chuhsien
Lirgyi
Hanchwang
Wuplang
Suntaen
Srasi
London
Times Rayahet
Tampu
Haly
Apni Bouthahantung
Khonfu
Yiech'in
iLackKing Minaucho
China
Japan
Peking
Nanking
Chinese Boy Sent Back Home From Sydney
Immigration officials sent a Chinese boy, Lee Nui Bun, back to his homeland the Meamey Taiping after he failed to attend school as required by his admission and breached the immigration law. The incident occurred in Sydney on a Wednesday.
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Sydney
Lee Nui Bun
France to Build New Air Fleet Amid War Threats
Paris dispatch says France plans to build 2,500 new war planes in response to the international situation, an expansion from the earlier program of 1,500 aircraft. The decision reflects heightened concern over potential conflict and aims to bolster air strength.
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France
London
Paris
Three Telegraph
Vermment
Film comic in fight during divorce trial in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on a Wednesday in Superior Court the film comedian Glyde Cook and his wife's attorney Joseph Cummings fought during a testy divorce hearing. The wife alleged Cook deserted from the Australian army and abandoned another wife and child. Cummings claimed Cook insulted him with unprintable names.
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Los Angeles
Glyde Cook
Joseph Cummings
Superior Court Room
Cook
Australia
Cummings
Cool
Villages Wiped Out by Turkish Quake
Angora reports a major tremor in Central Anatolia with sixteen villages wiped out and over 25 killed. Shocks were hourly on Tuesday and officials fear the final toll and damage will rise as information comes in.
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Angora
Anatolia
New South Wales to legislate on air navigation
Premier Stevens said the state would submit necessary civil aviation measures to Parliament early next session. He noted New South Wales is the only state yet to pass air navigation legislation and was responding to Defence Minister Thorby.
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Bypney
Defence
Thorby
New South Wales
Stevens
Nazis Disbandment Order Issued in Brazil
President Vegan in Rio de Janeiro issued a decree ordering the disbandment within 30 days of Nazis and other foreign organizations deemed active in alien political activity. The move targets extremist groups operating in Brazil and signals a government crackdown.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Vegan
Codreanu Convicted of Slan der. Iron Guard Leader Faces More
In Bucharest on Tuesday, Codreanu leader of the Iron Guard was found guilty of slandering former Cabinet Minister Iorga in a newspaper letter and sentenced to eight months in prison plus a £3 fine. He faces further subversive charges as four papers published his letter advocating the plan to assassinate 200 political leaders and ministers. Arrears of Iron Guard members grow after new arms dumps were established.
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Bucharest
Iorge
Iron Guarda
Codreanu
Iorga
Iron Guards
M. Codreanu
Tron Guard
Plot to smuggle US aircraft to Spain alleged
Federal Grand Jury indictment charges Franz Blelar a Mexican citizen with plotting to move four United States built planes to Mexico and on to Spain with help from the Spanish ambassador Lorgae. The scheme allegedly involved storage payments in Mexico City.
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Federal Grand Jury
Franz Blelar
United States
Mexico
Spain
Lorgae
Mexico City
Franco Claims Victory In Spain Amid Far Reach Of Rebels
General Franco broadcasts victory claims as insurgents widen control on the Mediterranean coast by 30 miles. They seize 2,500 at West Tortosa, capture supplies, and take prisoners at South Tortosa. Rebels push near the French frontier while Republicans deny end of war and report stiff resistance in Pyrenees and Tortosa front. Almeria governor protests incendiary bombings on civilian sites.
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Salamanca
Franco
Mediterranean
West Tortosa
South Tortosa
San Carlos
de la Ruita
Pyrenees
Madrid
Caral
Sowedelgrel
Ebro
Tortosa
Franco Claims Loyalist Murders After Victory Address
In a Bur gos broadcast General Franco proclaimed victory in the war and accused Loyalists of murdering about 100,000 people. He pledged retribution and outlined his regime’s aims for employment, prosperity, and the tourism sector as Spain’s future.
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London
Burgos
Franconil
Spain
Housing Board Warns Flats Threaten Slums And City Planning
The Housing Improvement Board released by the Premier warns that without new regulations on flat construction and better lighting and open spaces, slums will arise and outgrow current overcrowded housing. It suggests housing and town planning become municipal duties, with a county council staff and funds to implement a long term plan under Board supervision.
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Sydney
Housing Improvement Board
Mr. Stevens
Rutherfurd Jehovah’s Witnesses Attacked by Sydney Pastor
Reverend Dr. Rumble of Sydney denounces Judge Rutherfurd’s Jehovah’s Witnesses as American religious mania. He urges protests to Canberra and Lyons, warns against radio spread, and predicts inevitable auction of assets to limit damage.
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Canberra
Australia
Dr. Rumble
Sydney
Rutherfurd
Jehovah's Witnesses
Lyons
Pastor Russell
Dr. Rumbly
Australia reviews war pension system after growing costs
The Commonwealth Auditor General recommends a full review of war and service pensions to curb rising expenditure. Since 1916 the annual pension bill has climbed from under £1.9 million to £7.9 million in 1930s figures, with liberalised rates and new categories like burnt-out service pensions driving costs.
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Commonwealth Auditor-General
H. C. Brown
Brown
Shot Damages Car Wind Shield In Craigend Place
A shot believed to be fired last night at Craigend Place Darliox injured the windscreen of a car carrying Mrs Ateffani Scott-Skirving and her daughter from Winton Queensland. A hole appeared in the glass and police investigate whether the bullet came from a pistol air gun. The car was searched but no bullet was found.
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Aydney
Craigend Place
Darliox
Ateffani
Winton
Queensland
Ginas
Celebrations Mark Hitler Birthday Across Germany
Berlin reports special nationwide broadcast with church bells at Braunau birth place and songs by Hitler Youth. Vienna notes Archbishop Annitzer ordered bell ringing in all churches. Prague mentions protest at Swastika display. seven arrested. Goebbels praises Führer for making others happy as he celebrates.
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Berlin
Daily Telegraph
Hitler
Germany
Braunau
Hiitler
Vienna
Annitzer
Prage
the Times
Lepution
Officiala
Legation
Dr. Goebbels
Herr Hitler
Aun
German Cardinal Faulhaber Arrives in Rome Ahead of Audience
The Rome correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports Cardinal Faulhaber has arrived in Rome and is expected to have a papal audience. The visit is believed to concern the position of Catholics in Germany and Austria.
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London
Rome
Daily Telegraph
Faulhaber
Germany
Austria
Missing Attache in Vienna
The Daily Telegraph reports Baron Wilhelm Katteler, honorary attache to the German Legation in Vienna and private secretary to Von Papen, missing since midnight March 13. Secret police seek his whereabouts. there is belief he was shot by the Nazi execution squad. He had known enemies in Nazi circles.
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London
Tuesaday
Vienna
Daily Telegraph
Wilhelm Katteler
von Papen
Jhe
Naal
Paris approves rapprochement two papers hold mixed view
Paris approves the Franco Italian rapprochement with mixed reaction. The two extreme left papers critique the trend, while other outlets reflect cautious support for the event.
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Paris
Franco Italian Talks Move Toward Rome Meeting
Reported talks between Italian Foreign Minister Ciano and French chargé Blondel aim to open negotiations to settle Franco Italian differences. A April 2 meeting is planned with Blondel receiving Paris instructions. Officials stress cordial atmosphere before talks while Abyssinian issues remain the main obstacle.
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London
Rome
Count Ciano
M. Blondel
Paris
Count Ciapo
France
Tennion
Count Clano
Defence costs tax payers against new taxation
Sydney on Wednesday McKellar White told an interstate Taxpayers Association meeting that existing Commonwealth and State revenue should cover defence commitments. He urged governments to confer to adjust finance for the defence programme and ensure emergency taxes fund protection.
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Sydney
Wendesday
McKellar White
The
Taxpayers’ Association
Commonwealth
Wng
English racing driver Peter Neild Whitehead faces speeding charge
In a Sydney traffic court the Bathurst Grand Prix winner Peter Neild Whitehead, an English driver, was charged with driving 55 to 60 mph on Parramatta Road on February 6. Police pursued him for over a mile with siren until he stopped. He claimed the 30 mph limit applied only to side streets, and the case was adjourned until Friday.
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Sydney
Peter Neild Whitehead
Bathurst
Wee
A. K. Stevens
Whitehead
Farrington
Stevens
W'dhead
Parramatta Road
Flemington
Homebush
England
Australia
Japan Approves Rome Agreement Amid Diplomatic Signal
Tokyo officials described the Anglo Italian pact as balanced and prudent and suggested Germany and France might join. The Foreign Office spokesman warned Moscow to watch the four power ties while noting a simmering Russo Japanese situation and dismissing wartime victory broadcasts as groundless.
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Tokyo
Foreign Office
Na Kagawa
Germany
France
Moscow
Russia
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