Espionage case ties Russians to U S data leak
Los Angeles reports that Justice officials detained Mikhail Gorin and Habs Salich on espionage charges. They allegedly stole U S Japan military data and supplied it to the Soviet Union. A federal court jury already found Honey Bhackow guilty of espionage, with sentence deferred.
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Los Angeles
Federal Department of Justice
Mikhail Gorin
Lnourist Russian Agency
Habs Salich
United States
Japan
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Russia
JoMdalx
Hane Bhackow
Shipping Lige
Bhackow
Panama Canal de T
Reduction in flour tax announced by treasurer
A dated statement from the treasurer announces a reduction of the flour tax from 85/18 to 7/6. The measure, issued for a memorial address, follows recommendations of the Commonwealth Wheat Advisory Committee and will apply to millers and imports tomorrow. Non miller stock at December 3 will not receive the reduced rates.
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Rydney
Tresmurer
Germany seeks debt scaling with Britain for trade gains
The Daily Herald reports Reichsbank president Schacht weighing a new scale down of Germanys foreign debts in return for expanded British markets and possible refugee cash transfers. Berlin may unify Austrian and German debts with lower interest, paid off faster, while London weighs genuine German negotiation and barter viability. Berlin cabinet to discuss measures affecting Jews in Germany and officials in Frankfurt plan to back Jewish immigration societies.
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London
Daily Herald
Reichabank
Dr. Schacht
Britain
Germany
Daily Telegraph
Bebachte
Berlin
Thors
Dons Ot Vuine
Jewish Migration Tentative Settlement Areas Named
Vernon Bartlett reports in the News Chronicle that the Wiens favor large scale Jewish settlement in the North East Rhodesia Angola lower California Alaska and British Guiana as potential areas. The commission will investigate missions likely to receive their commissions.
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London
Vernon Bartlett
News Chronicle
Rhodesia
Angola
Gallforsia
Alaska
British Guiana
Decree Grants Wide Powers to Cabinet in Czechoslovakia
Prague reports a decree giving the cabinet two years to rule with power to alter the constitution, bypassing parliament. The measure, described as essential, allows expansion of executive authority and restructures constitutional limits. In a separate case, Bhobeline, wife of Nepalese General Us Miller, is sentenced to twenty years in prison and banishment for ten years for abducting the general who vanished in September 1934.
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Bhobeline
Nepal
Max
Hanhment
Us Miller
Hed
White Russan Exelarvice Association
Breach Among German Leaders Looms as New Purge Likely
London dispatch reports rising anxiety over Germany's future amid intensifying feud among Goebbels Rosenberg Himmler versus Goering Von Ribbentrop. Himmler, building a private army, expects to sway Hitler. Goering believes armed support gives him leverage for a purge, with uncertainty over who gains the upper hand.
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Rosenberg
Himmler
Goering
von Naurath
Hesse
von Ribbentrop
Godring
Hitler
Tension Rises in Teschen Area Amid Frontier Traffic Halts
Prague correspondent reports growing tension as Polish troops move into industrial areas. Traffic across the Polish-German frontier is stopped and factories receive machines and raw materials moved inward. Army measures intensify and minority policies draw concern.
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London
Prague
the Tia
Amore
Nervante
Haraner
Fizzle Out German Gestures Against Britain
A fragmented London report notes German leaders reacting to Britain and the Foreign Affairs dinner. The text mentions gestures, statements, and a tense atmosphere at the meeting, with sparse details on outcomes or specific individuals.
Memel Nazis Refuse Oath of Allegiance in Warsaw
Reported Nazi leader Herr Nuemann deflates Germane in the New Memel meantime. The piece notes the refusal of oath of allegiance amid tensions in Warsaw during Thursday coverage.
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Warsaw
Herr Nuemann
Tunis Status Quo Mentioned in Anglo Italian Pact
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Chamberlain stated the Anglo Italian agreement maintains the Mediterranean status quo including Tunis and French holdings. He warned against the unlikely prospect of a Hattan attack on Tunis as discussed in London. A motion of censure on foreign policy was set for Monday, to be moved by Dr. Hugh Dalton.
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Wednesey
Chamberflalny
House of Commons
Mediterranean
Tunis
Werien Say
House of Commins
Hugh Dalton
Mondey
Millers Asked to Carry Part of Tax Burden
Sydney bakers protest tax on flour cost and demand millers share the burden or reduce bread price by one tor. Many bakers in poorer suburbs say they cannot collect the tax via price hikes and might be forced to sell to millers they already owe. Joe Rallis urges Premier to issue a proclamation covering Nayp and support millers paying part of the tax.
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Sydney
Joe Rallis
Peice
Nayp
Victory and Interests in Franco Spain Policy
A fragment discusses U S and Britain positions on Franco in Spain. It notes Roosevelt administration views a Franco victory as contrary to American interests and questions belligerent rights. Eden replies that belligerency should not be granted, stressing Anglo American harmony and potential Franco influence for Italy and Germany.
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New York
Anthony Edenhia
Roosevelt
Franco
United States
America
Italy
Germany
Spain
Tris
Britain
Mme
Eden
Mr. Eden
Hoodoo engines Innisfail fatality inquiry in Cairns
In Cairns on Thursday an air inquiry heard evidence about the starboard engines of the DH S84 plane involved in a crash at Mt. Garnett in 1938. Witness Marcie McKenzie Webber, an air pilot, said engines were installed in a plane when the crash occurred and noted dissatisfaction with North Queensland Airways aircraft condition since February 1938. Only the Rapide met official standards among five planes.
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Cairns
Mt. Garnett
Marcie McKenzie Webber
North Queensland Airways
Grave spy activity questions US security
A House committee probing un American activities heard that the situation is grave and cannot be overstated warning the United States is in a precarious position. German activities were specifically mentioned as concern. Diet, the committee chair, said information indicated the United States was spied upon.
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Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Diet
Labour lands Wakefield by election win near landslide
Labour candidate Mo will be returned at Wakefield by election with a large majority over Butler. Scrutineers monitored second preferences as the first count was completed. Results show Butler 49,051, McHugh Lab 1,880, Quirke 11,300, Dyfarmul 1,108.
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Labour
Wakefield
Ub. Mantel
Butler
Mtr
Quirke
U.A.2
McHugh
Lab
Ind
Dyfarmul
Seven Australian Governments Reflect on Constitutional Amendments
Federal Attorney General Mengien told a deputation from the Australian Natives Association that seven governments act as a single fleet while opposing paths and that referendums are unsuitable for the many necessary Commonwealth Constitution amendments. He urged broad discussion and education in the next season.
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Melbourns
Mursaay
Tne
Mr Mengien
Australian Natives’ ‘Association
Italian Troops Being Replaced in Spain
Paris reports Italy plans no claims against French territory while France asserts it would not yield Tunisia Djibouti or other French possessions. Bonnet voices French stance to the Chamber of Deputies amid Italian rhetoric and Mussolini disavowals as Germany maintains restraint without full disclosures. In London, Ribbentrop signals German loyalty but offers no details on mediation or troop movements while officials say Italian personnel have not increased though replacements may occur.
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France
Tualy
Tunia
Djibuti
Coratca
French Empire
M. Bonnet
Foreign Affairs Ompire
Chamber of Deputies
Diana
Ignor Mussolin
Vasaurance
London
von Rubbentrop
House of Paris
Germany
Commons
Ireneuil
Butler
Italien
Stalin
84 British Prisoners Held by Franco
The Under-Secretary for the Foreign Office told Parliament that 84 United Kingdom nationals were prisoners of war in Franco’s area as of October 23. An additional 34 Canadian nationals were also held. Officials said exchange arrangements would be completed soon.
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London
Pureign
B. A. Butler
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Hranch
Canadian Nationale
Sian
Enormous Gold Transfers Reported in War Time Netherlands
A fragile clipping notes large transfers of gold by the Netherlands Bank within a year amounting to 44,000,000. The report suggests the move aimed to secure funds for potential emergencies, to feed the population, and to prepare for possible wartime shortages amid fears of invasion.
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Hague
Netherlands
Bank Haw
Atthim
Vatican Gaol Inmate Awaiting Pardon
In Vatican City on Wednesday the lone recent inmate of the Vatican gaol, Mario Priii, a library accountant, received a 52 month sentence for embezzlement of a large sum. He is a protégé of the Pope, who is expected to pardon him within a few months.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Mario Pri ii
Flight maps minister disagrees with pilots
The Minister for Civil Aviation Mr Thorby states he is satisfied that critics of airline pilots in Australia misunderstand the value of ship maps supplied by aviation authorities. The examination shows them complete in every essential detail required by a pilot.
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Sydney
Chamber of Fashions Rome Reforms During War Crisis
An historic change in Rome replaces the Chamber of Deputies with the Chamber of Fashions and Corporations. Members agreed to rapid mobilization and immediate drafting for the front lines if war is declared, signaling a wartime governance shift.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Favcios and Corporations
Deputies
Ame
Hitler Congratulates King George on Birthday Telegraphed
Berlin reports that on Wednesday Adolf Hitler sent a birthday telegram to King George V marking the cordial gesture between the two leaders. The message signals continued Allied relations under the fading light of the early 1940s diplomacy.
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Berlin
Hitler
King George
Nazi revolt quelled in Hungary revealed by minister
London report says Hungarian Interior Minister Dr Fischer disclosed a Nazi rising attempt. The Buda-Pest correspondent notes the police suppressed the uprising after two were killed and forty four wounded. The Nazi Deputy had accused police of abusing power.
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London
Dr. Fischer
Buda- Pett
Daily Telegraph
Interview outlines Hungarian German minority concessions
Berlin reports an interview with Dr. Frank Busch leader of Hungarys German minority. He lists concessions Hungary might grant including recognition of German language schools removal of impediments to German newspapers state aid for German youth and charities and permission for German minority political activity and religious rights as part of a possible agreement.
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Berlin
Voelkinder Beobachter
Frank Busch
Hungary
Taclat
Mpedimente Aguinat
Collecen
Slorman
Industrial Shares Rise on Sydney Exchange
Industrial shares edged higher on the Sydney Block Exchange with many leading names advancing. BHP rose modestly while British Tobacco gained threepence. Government loan quotes were irregular as the four percent consols matured. Metal shares and the Wall Street finish showed limited movement and the wa la section remained inactive.
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Sydney
Thurmiay
Sydney Block Exchange
BHP
British Tobacco
Inmue
Aho
Met
Baye Metal
New York
Wala
Coorong Mail Vessel Coorina Brings Mail to Sydney
The lying boat Coorina expected in Darwin today will reach Sydney tomorrow. Coorina will recover mail from the wrecked Coorong at Darwin and bring it to port. It will also carry letters from London and other foreign mail for Sydney.
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Sydney
Darwin
Monlay
London
Pore
Fitness Council Sets Melbourne Session in January
Federal Minister for Menith Senator Bell announced that the National Coordinating Council for Physical Fitness will convene in Melbourne on January 6. The meeting follows prior discussions and aims to advance national fitness coordination.
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Bydney
Menith
Senator Bell
Council For Physical Fitness
Melbourne
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