London Rome Talks Set to Open in September
London and Rome diplomacy aims to begin in mid September with Sir Eric Drum mond as Britain’s ambassador. The talks hinge on Britain’s recognition of Abyssinia by the League of Nations and include Spain, Abyssinian affairs, missionary ad letters, refugees, and commercial issues as Mussolini seeks a Western pact first.
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London
Italy
Eric Drummond
Rome
Baily
League of Nations
Abyaainia
Signor
Mussolini
Spain
Abyssinia
French Attitude on Cham berlain Signor Mahow Letters
Paris reports general French appreciation for the Cham berlain Mahow letters and the non derogatory nature of the exchange. London welcomes French commentary praising firmer British French ties while warning against sacrificing existing relations to pursue new ones with Rome.
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London
Paris
Mr. Chamberlain
Signor Mahow
France
Rome
Speed Record Car by Captain Dyston Aims 400 MPH Monster
Captain George Dyston, famed racing motorist, has designed a vastly powerful car nearing completion. The streamlined monster is 30 feet long with two 3,000 horsepower engines and £100 tyres. He plans to take it to Salt Lake City at month end hoping to reach 400 mph. It has four front wheels all steerable and twin rear wheels, with brakes cooled by a large centrifugal fan.
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London
George Dyston
Itill
Salt Lake City
Island dream group fails in Auckland utopia bid
Five people who travelled to Ker madec Group to found a modern settlement on Sunday Island returned destitute. The Minister for External Affairs Mr Lang-Stone warned such island homes are a lure to attract money from newcomers, not a real Pacific paradise.
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Auckland
Sunday Island
Lang-Stone
New
Pacific
Bunday Island
Athera
Hoard of Contra Backs Five Day Tests For Series
The Daily Herald predicts five day Tests for the forthcoming cricket series. Both sides favor the longer format with schedules allowing play to start near 11.30 am and a 160 minute lunch break, aiming to extend match length and action.
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London
Daily Herald
Vatican De Facto Recognition of Franco Regime Sees Chaplains Placed
The Vatican confirms de facto recognition of General Franco's government. It lists Senor ChuSruca as Franco's representative to the Holy See and Monsignor Antoniutti to oversee church matters in territories controlled by Franco. No diplomatic relations will be established.
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London
Vatican
Franco
Senor ChuSruca
Holy See
Spain
Monsignor
Antoniutti
Albania
Ifranco
Salamanca
Valencia
Refugee Children in Bilbao Back Home Prospects Discussed
In London the region of Basque refugee children is debated by the Foreign Office and the National Joint Committee for Spanish relief. With Bilbao expected to normalize, plans consider returning children but many parents have dispersed across Spain. The committee weighs contacting Spanish authorities.
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London
United Kingdom
Foreign Office
Natonal Joint Committee For
Bilbao
Spain
British Ship Hilmfren Enters Santander Amid Warns From H M S Newcastle
The Hilmfren, first British vessel to reach Santander in 34 days, ignored warnings from the destroyer H M S Newcastle declaring danger non existent. The Scottish captain shouted I can't hear and ordered full speed as the ship entered with a cargo of foodstuffs warmly welcomed.
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London
Tia
H.M.S. Newcastle
Hilmfren
Santander
the Times
Lake to be drained after brutal fighting site
The government plans to drain the Casa de Camp lake in Madrid where heavy fighting occurred. It is believed the lake holds more than 500 bodies, making it a grim focal point of the aftermath.
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Madrid
Casa de Camp
Royal Jewels and Rumors Surrounding the Duchess of Windsor
The London Star reports that Duchess of Windsor never inherited Queen Alexandra jewels and had no association with Nazi propaganda circles. Helena Normanton corroborates that Mrs Warfield never possessed royal jewelry. The piece notes Rambentrop rumors and notes the Duke of Windsor has made no public reply amid widespread speculation.
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London
Duchess of Windsor
Queen Alexandra
London “Star
Helena Normanton
Bey Rater
Ber
Warfield
Duke of Windsor
Herr von Ribbentrop
China rejects Japan talks until terms are met
The Chinese Consul General disclosed that Beijing will not negotiate with Tokyo unless Chinese sovereignty and territorial integrity are acknowledged and Japanese forces withdraw. He noted Japanese ships on Kobe Nagasaki Shanghai and Shanghai Nankou routes are largely idle due to a boycott, while Peiping and Tientsin face approaching forces and fighting may start soon.
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Sydney
Dr. Pao
China
Japan
Poo
Kobe
Nagasaki
Shanghai
Nan‘kow
Peiping
Tientsin
Nankou
Japanese parade through Peiping marks first military display
A motorized column of 500 vehicles with tanks and armored cars advanced through Peiping to Tungchow, escorted by troops. Chinese onlookers watched in silence as Japanese residents welcomed the parade with showers of flowers.
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Peiping
Tungchow
Japanese Policy Condemned by The Times
The Times Shanghai correspondent reports ongoing talks at Nanjing with no clear results. Many favor compromise but Japan moves the Hopei Government to Peiping and bombs Chinese trains far south. Shanghai merchants fear ruin if conflict persists, while fearing loss of substantial Chinese territory.
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London
Japan
Asia
The
Times
Jaseema
Shanghai
the Times
Nanking
Hopei
Peiping
AIR FORCE STRENGTH RISES WITH 1985 86 EXPANSION
Official RAF figures show expansion progress with 22 new stations and camps. Metropolis home defence units and coastal command now total 128 squadrons, up 137 percent from pre expansion, with about 1542 first line aircraft. Recruitment climbs with 3,500 pilots selected since 1935 and 3,100 starting training. total airmen entered near 22,300. New bombers and fighters boost striking power and defensive reach, with speeds over 300 mph and heavy armament.
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London
Royal Air Force
Metropolitan Air Force
Coastal Command
Nime
Pacific liners rivalry boosts British bid for Pacific service
The Daily Telegraph reports Britain will outbid America by ordering two 297000 ton liners at about 3 million pounds. British government and partners Canada Australia New Zealand will cover the loaned cost. Ships promise higher speed and capacity than Matson vessels.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Ember
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Matson
Japanese minister outlines Sino Japanese talks and military moves
The minister told the House that Japan was negotiating with China while conducting military operations. He aimed to settle North China troubles and shape basic Sino Japanese relations. He urged cooperation against Communism and said Japan would be sympathetic to China to break the deadlock. Reports claim China uses American pilots and planes, alarming Tokyo about U S relations.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Mr. Rota
House of Representatives
United States
Childless Flats Spark Health Minister’s Housing Critique
Commonwealth Minister for Health Mr Hughes condemned a housing scheme he said would hurt family life. He referenced a man told to move from a flat for having four children and questioned where future children would come from for such childless flats.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Coal Strike Tactics Amid Accord Talks and Relief Plans
The Central Council of the Miners Federation outlines protective measures as a coal strike looms with a compulsory conference next Tuesday between miners and proprietors. Plans include relief dockets, soup kitchens, and potential 7 per cent wage levies if talks fail. Support from unions in New Zealand and Western Australia is reported alongside a political funding pledge to aid anti Lyons measures.
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Sydney
Miners’ Federation
Collery Proprietors
Claima
Central Council
The
Minere’ Federation
Miners’ Council
Mine Workers’ Union of
New Zealand
Coal Miners’ Industrial Union of
Western Australia
New South Wales
Orr
Victoria
Tasmania
Broken Hill
Stay-up Striker George Elliott Appears in Perth Court
George Elliott, who threatened to shoot anyone who approached him at Harvey Court, pleaded guilty to disorderly behaviour. He was ordered to be of good behaviour for six months after remaining on a tower for 26 hours. Police noted two of his children were ill and his wife hospitalized awaiting surgery.
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Perth
George Elliott
Harvey Court
Elliott
Iiott
Dry spell will not affect budget says Prime Minister
Melbourne report states Prime Minister Lyons declared there was no basis for claims seasonal conditions would seriously affect revenue estimates for the current financial year in Victoria and New South Wales.
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Melbourne
Mr. Lyons
Victoria
New South Wales
German Doctors Isolate Measles Virus in Berlin
In Berlin on Thursday two German doctors Hegel Bach and Kunert isolated the measles virus. This breakthrough marks a milestone in understanding the illness and may influence future research and treatment strategies.
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Berlin
Hegelbach and
Kunert
DOOM OF SEA SLUMS Aboard ships regulate berths duties
After a six year inquiry by the Board of Trade shipowners and seamen groups agree on rules to reform sea slims. Forecastle berths are banned with midship or aft berths required. Hot showers and bathrooms become mandatory and ships over 2000 tons must include a hospital.
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London
Board of Trade
H. ,C. Bywater
Daily Telegraph
Rangers win America's Cup on Triangular course
The Ranger defeated the British challenger Endeavour II in the fourth heat to retain the America's Cup for the United States. The victory by a quarter mile set a new triangular course record, with a total time of 3 hours 7 minutes 49 seconds, 72 minutes faster than Endeavour II. The crews celebrated together after the finish.
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New York
Ranger
United States
Endeavour Jr
Tom Sopwith
Endeavour Ir
America
Endeavour I
Endeavour
Ers
Alberta Bills Banks May Challenge Validity
Alberta faces a constitutional fight over Aberhart's bill to regulate banks. It imposes 600 dollar licences on financial institutions and 5 dollars per employee, except Bank of Canada. A Credit Board would grant or deny licences and bar lawsuits challenging constitutionality. Distinct entities include Alberta financiers, Ottawa, and the Lieutenant-Governor.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Aberhart
Bank of Canada
Ottawa
Supreme Court of Canada
Dominion
New Air Mail Flying Boats Service Announced
The Defence Minister Sir Lee Parkhill says England to Australia flying boat service should start January 1 despite delays. New Zealand link details to be discussed at a conference in New Zealand with Australian representation.
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Sydney
Defence
Lee Parkhill
London
New Zealand
Archdale Parkhill
Australia
Car Hit Kills Ex-Australian Fast Bowler
Bolton magistrates dismissed manslaughter and other driving counts against George Foster after his car struck E A McDonald on July 22. Prosecution claimed McDonald was hurled 10 to 15 feet and a shoe was found 168 feet away. A police witness said officers jumped clear as Foster’s car narrowly avoided them.
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London
Bolton
Lancashire
George Frederick Foster
E. A. McDonald
McDonald
Foster
Revised Measure Aims at Greyhound Racing Control
The Betting and Gaming bill to be introduced in Parliament focuses on greyhound racing with little effort to curb Starting Price betting. Proposals to ban pre race broadcasting or force non proprietary clubs face opposition and potential compensation costs. The plan eyes reduced greyhound meetings countrywide from 652 annually, with country racing and trotting limits unclear.
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Sydney
State Opposes National Insurance Scheme In Conference
Premier Stevens plans to oppose a nationwide insurance scheme at Canberra next week. NSW argues its social services already outcover the proposed plan and would not lower standards for uniform national terms. Government moves on Newnes Agreement and amendments to Arbitration Bill. Greater Newcastle proposals eyed with tramways transfer to city council amid losses.
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Bydney
Cabipot
Stevens
Canberra
New South Wales
Greater Wnile
Newcastle
Greater
United States Davis Cup Team Parades With Trophy
The U S Davis Cup squad drew a large crowd in New York today as they rode with the trophy along Prince Avenue. Officials planned a nation wide tour with an offer of 40 000 in gate receipts and a comment about a season or two more.
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New York
United States
Prince Avenue
Proto Fae
Hana
Confiscated Lugger Appeal In Darwin Hearing
A Darwin court hears an appeal over a confiscated lugger vessel. The case centers on ownership and legality of seizure amid maritime disputes. Officials assign the tug and related craft to pending decision.
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