14 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1938
Page
1
Japan rejected naval notes from the United States Britain and another power saying discussions on arms limitations are premature and that information on ship construction could not by itself advance disarmament. Tokyo urged that true reductions require qualitative limits and warned against a race in capital ships aircraft carriers and other vessels.
Washington reports Japan rejects basing its naval limits on terms acceptable to the United States. The New York Times notes Congress must vote fundamental measures to curb an expanding navy, while the Panama Canal Alaska Hawaii and insular possessions underscore America’s need for a strong fleet. The Washington correspondent of the New York Herald Tribune says Roosevelt pursues a peaceful policy to reassure the nation while ensuring national integrity with a navy capable of repelling any potential foe from American shores.
The German Austrian détente summit lasting eleven hours at Hitler’s Berchtesgaden lodge drew no clear outcome. Von Papen and Von Ribbentrop attended. Mussolini aided the effort to solidify the Rome Berlin axis while Austria pledged sovereignty amid German assurances.
Berlin reports show the foreign press silent as 35 outlets quote German leaders amid unrest. Beuthen and Silesian towns display pro von Blomberg and von Fritsch sentiment while Warsaw dispatches hint Hitler plans a diversion from internal woes. Italian approval of a meeting visit is noted by the Foreign Office.
In Sydney a launch named Rodney sank near the Araluan crater Louiseville, drowning at least 28 with 23 missing. About 77 treated for immersion and shock as rescue ships and police aided. Aboard were about 175 passengers. names of many victims listed as search continues.
A vessel sank after a violent collision causing panic as passengers leapt into the harbor and rescuers, sailors, and lifeboats converged. More than 190 people struggled in the water with many rescued in life-threatening conditions. a heroic American sailor aided a mother with a baby as ambulances ferried the injured to hospital.
The Sunday Times naval correspondent argues Japan's claim to discuss limits and seek parity only with Britain and the United States serves to divert blame for naval competition. Britain views Japan's stance as a deadlock move that fails to concede equality of security.
The Empire Games concluded in Sydney with Australia decisively winning unofficial points as nations competed for medals. Cyril Holmes led the men's 100 yards in 9.7 seconds and 11.2 for the 110 yards hurdles, while Mona was a standout among Australian women sprinters with five golds.
Four Soviet adventurers adrift on an ice floe were sighted by a rescue ship approximately 440 yards away. The crew prepared to unload planes for an imminent airlift as the mast on the horizon indicated possible rescue. The ice flow remains their current surface while rescue operations proceed despite harsh conditions.
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