Hitler May Precipitate Climax Increases Army Expected
London reports from Berlin via Ward Price to the Daily Mail that an international climax will move toward Europe on February 20. It says Hitler will announce a considerable Army increase and purge many officers, including 50 to 100 lower generals. Unconfirmed Vienna rumor claims twenty German Army officers fled to Austria.
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Franco victory drives deep into Alfambars Valley
Alfambars Valley battles conclude in a reported Franco insurgent victory. Insurgents claim capture of 230 square miles, wiping out five Army divisions and destroying three corps. A battalion reportedly surrendered in Alfambres, while two battalions moved toward Aliata. Barcelona fronts see heavy air raids with thousands watching, and casualties claimed on both sides. London reports mixed reactions to Franco and Britain’s stance.
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No American War Pact With Britain Denied
Washington reports that the Secretary for State Senator Fiull said no alliance or understanding with Britain is contemplated about war or possible war. Mr Bonnevelt told the press conference that Hull's statement largely reflected his own views on alliances.
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France Charged With Aid in Spain
Rome reports a front page story in an Italian newspaper alleging France aided Spanish Republicans. The piece notes editors remain silent, with Sourceless headers and unclear substantiation, highlighting diplomatic tensions but lacking verifiable details.
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Signor Gayde
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France
Spain
Republieans
Mussolini Tiring of Spanish War Signals Withdrawal
The Star’s political writer notes signs Mussolini is tired of the Spanish enterprise and preparing to leave the country with troops withdrawing. He claims Mussolini doubts Franco and finds the regime too monarchial as German moves threaten Austria.
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Diplomats dispute over Spain aid and Anglo Italian ties
The Daily Mail says Rusa stalls non intervention by delaying withdrawal of 76 percent while Britain and France push for entitlements. The Times notes Spain’s gyre effects Anglo Italian relations. The Daily Telegraph reports Eden and Grandi discussions on reducing volunteers in Spain and piracy concerns. London expects progress on Mediterranean security with visible cooperation.
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Guere
King and Queen to Visit Paris for War Memorial Unveiling
The King and Queen will visit Paris from June 28 to July for a state visit. TheirMajesties will unveil the Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux. An Australian contingent is hoped to attend, with health considerations limiting further travel.
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Australian Associated Press
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Migration talks with States may be dropped
London sources report that plans for a Commonwealth Government conference with the states on migration could be dropped as trade delegation timetables loom. The Dominion Secretary indicated possible resumption of certain migration forms and that Britain is ready to discuss proposals, with a cabinet meeting and urgent trade matters guiding decisions.
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Migrants Seek Australian Visa Amid UK Office Delays
Migrants crowd British government offices hoping to reach Australia. They submit forms claiming identity and status, then await forwarding to Canberra. A dispute arose when a Romanian worker offered money to bypass the process, triggering a broader controversy.
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Pat Aureraqu
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Australia
France
Gawndal
Canberra
Wostan
Air Fatality: Eight Killed in Marseilles Lying Boat Crash
Eight people died and others were injured when a boat carrying travelers from Ajeccoa in Coriu to Tunis struck the mole during takeoff from Masigane Aerodrome. No British nationals aboard. Three women among the dead. one woman leaped into the sea with hair ablaze and was later rescued in serious condition. All fatalities occurred in the front of the aircraft. survivors escaped via the rear door.
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Daily raise money to pay Lang debenture in Sydney
Reported from Sydney on Wednesday that Mare Holding and Aslore in Labor Daily Cia have arranged funds to meet Lang’s debenture. Negotiations are under way to cover legal expenses connected with the transaction.
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Aslore
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State Election Cabinet Decides Inconclusively
The State Election Cabinet could not fix a date for the state elections amid uncertainty over a commission report on disposal of state undertakings. The premier will explain the situation at a joint government party meeting as Parliament meets on schedule Tuesday with only urgent bills likely to be discussed.
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Duchess of Windsor denied hospital trip rumor in London
Paris Soir reports the Duchess of Windsor plans to visit a child in the future, a claim denied by close friends. An earlier Associated Press story said she booked accommodations in America, which relatives rejected as false.
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Paris
Windsor
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Al Capone Mental Deterioration Reported in Prison
Federal officials report Al Capone's mind weakened by prison strain at Alcatraz. He allegedly suffers brain paralysis, went berserk last Saturday, spat at guards, was subdued and locked in a hospital cell for observation as he repeatedly rouses, makes his bed, then rumbles it.
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Comet Crash In Flight Reported After Tyre Burst
A Tyre burst during take off from Turkey caused damage to landing gear and a single propeller. Clouston, recognizing the crash was inevitable, diverted to the first available aerodrome in England.
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Clouston
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New Attack Launched in Far East Theater
The report describes Japanese forces advancing toward the Chinese capital with heavy losses on both sides. Foreign observers estimate Japanese casualties around 80,000 dead and 260,000 wounded, while Chinese casualties are reported as four times higher. A Chinese capital defense wreath is placed at a wooden monument, and a new rebellion is claimed to have erupted in Marshal Hang Huet Lisog’s army near Taiyuan, risking Taiyuan’s vulnerability to Japanese forces.
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Chinese Claims of Successes From War Front
The report notes Chinese claims of successes including recapture of Waless and Kaotheng on the Hwai River and a surprise attack near Adana airfield. The account describes harsh conditions with fog and snow, mud at Adena, and dwindling petroleum. It mentions the Chinese National Athletic Association appealing to nations to boycott the 1940 Japanese Olympics.
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Radio Employees Claim In Australia Union Clash
The Proteanional Radio Employees institute of Australia NSW branch seeks to define staff at broadcasting stations. It argues announcers and programme staff cannot be classed as clerks and that the Clerks Union constitution excludes them. The dispute centers on employment classification and union inclusion.
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Proteanional Radio Employees’ Institute of Australia
New South Wales
Clerks’ Union
Election expenses debated by Sydney political circles
Several political circles in Sydney urge referring the coalition of election expenses to the Parliamentary elect Committee, to be examined at the next session for electoral reform. At present, candidate election expenses are limited to 600, with strong support for revision.
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Parliamentary Elect Committee
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Renate
Japan Considers Participation in Naval Conference
Semi official reports state Japan will reject Britain America and France demand for naval building details. Notes to Powers will be delivered Friday. Asahi says Japan may offer to join a conference if arms limits align with its stance and non participation in a naval treaty. War Minister told the Diet armament increases reflect world rearming trends and air force strength in the Far East stands at 1800, up 40 percent.
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France
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Japanese Prepare Vast Stroke in China Drive in Five Provinces
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese preparations for a major battle along the Lunghai railway spreading across Honan, Hopei, Shantung, Anhui, and Kiangsu. They strike from the earth and advance along the Peking Hankow line, threatening a widespread campaign.
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Shanghai
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Hopei
Shantung
Anwhei
Kiangsu
Peking-Hankow
Highest Wheat Estimate for Five Years Shown
Australia faces its largest wheat harvest in five years with an estimated 170 million bushels, the peak since 1933-34, about 8 million above the 10 year average. Production rises by 20 million bushels from last year despite a modest expansion in acreage. The yield per acre is set to be 12.37 bushels, the highest in years, according to the Commonwealth Statistician in the latest monthly Wheat position summary.
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Australia
Commonwealth Statistician
Mediation rumors swirl as China wary of Japanese role
Reports in Hong Kong cites unconfirmed Chinese and Japanese mediation talks. Han ton and Tokyo deny, while The Daily Telegraph notes Australian adviser Donald denies ties to Madame Chiang Kai-shek. Letters speak of peace moves and new fronts in Wuhu Hangchow Canton with defensive preparations underway.
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Daily Telegraph
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No Recognition of Puppet Regime In North China
In the House of Commons the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs stated that the embassy at Peking remains under a diplomatic secretary and instructed to avoid any action or attitude that would imply recognition by the British government of any state other than the National Government of the Republic of China.
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