Italian bombs hit Dessye as Abyssinia protests Geneva
Ninety people killed and 250 wounded in Italian air raids on Dessye over Friday and Saturday. Nine Italian planes carried out three raids causing widespread destruction near the royal palace and a hospital. Emperor Haile Selassie directed anti-aircraft defences from the gardens as bombing continued on all fronts, with journalists and nurses among the injured.
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Latrepont
Bombing of hospital area shocks civilians and reporters
Eyewitness accounts describe inhuman warfare as bombs hit a hospital area near London. Civilians, including women and children, suffer injuries while reporters observe the chaotic scene from nearby grounds. The bombardment leaves a church burning and many wounded, with scenes of chaos and fear across the area.
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Italians Jubilant Amid East Africa Crisis
Mussolini pledges continued action in East Africa as Black Shirts vow victory. Crowds cheer in Rome while officials cite Italy’s right to safeguard Africa. Debates over sanctions and bombardment of Abyssinia provoke international alarm and calls for League responses.
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ACTU Seamen's Union Tension Reflected in Conference
The ACTU Conference debated the shipping strike and decided not to extend the dispute. It informed the Seamen's Union it would not attend further actions. Bundsy MeLequane referenced in the record.
Closing to Day Loan Subscription Announced
Fragmentary notice states a loan subscription totaling 7.809.000 will be processed nationwide through post offices in Australia. Federal Treasurer R. G. Gasay announces full subscription rights and the final date as per the prospectus.
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Australia
R. G. Gasay
Atatad Thay
Aight
Minister Denies Sydney Sun Food Relief Claim
Sydney Sunday report quotes Minister for Lands and Industry Mr Dunkingham denying attribution of a statement about withholding food relief leaves. He says control of relief was transferred from Hawking and that he alone would determine relief calculations for those refusing work. No plans for a deputation meeting with relief workers.
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Ministers Meet Peace Talks in Paris Conference
In Paris Sir Samuel Hosre and M Laval conferred for two hours and announced a complete agreement for ministerial cooperation. They exchanged points and planned further talks on Monday to settle terms for a friendly settlement of the Trialo Abyssinian contract. Laval said France and Britain had exerted price efforts to support League members amid French opinion on fixing an oil embargo date.
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Actress Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot in Home Incident
Hollywood report: an actress known for screen work fatally shot herself with a small caliber rifle at her home. ROS Alexander told police he and his wife had a minor quarrel when he heard a gunfire and rushed to assist, finding her unresponsive. The case unfolds as authorities investigate the self-inflicted death.
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Encha
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Oil embargo on January 1 expected in Paris
Paris reports indicate Samuel Hoare and M Laval may reach a joint proposal to despatch signals. Police learned the correspondent’s note follows a response from Mus the Mims after a December 12 success. The New York stage embargo is expected to take effect on January 1.
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Air Samusl
Naval Conference opens amid doubts and coat concerns
London Saturday reports a pessimistic mood as the Naval Conference prepares to open on Monday. Britain seeks a lower battleship limit from Washington while the United States favors larger ships. nine nations seek a path amid economic strains. Talks will begin with officer elections and opening addresses, then committees will draft minimum requirements and a possible technical discussion to scale down fleets. Japan reportedly rejects submarine abolition and a nonaggression pact, denying prior circulation of such a plan.
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United States
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Normen Davin
Bryett
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France
Tokyo
Transvaal Dismissed for Total of 201 Runs
Australia dismissed Transvaal for 201 in Johannesburg as Grimmett took 6 for 57 on a dull day. Brown and Fingleton opened for Australia, later facing light drizzle and a fading light as the match proceeded with cautious batting and tight bowling.
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Langton
Daitelt
Sloe
Repudiated Social Credit Pledge Debate Split in Montrial
A chaotic local page item reports a repudiated social credit pledge with conflicting statements. The piece notes a figure of speech description and names Montrial officials amid public chatter about a dividend for all.
Fascist League Bill Passed by French Chamber
A French chamber approved a fascist league bill amid government turmoil. The measure, amid public unrest, aims to regulate fascist groups and bolster authoritarian governance, drawing protests from opposition leaders and workers unions.
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