Friction on Franco Soviet Pact and Locarno in British Opinion
The Times Paris notes the British view that the Franco Soviet Pact does not violate Locarno and would not be traded for any other treaty. The Manchester Guardian Berlin desk says German diplomacy seeks British support, fearing a revived Anglo Russian entente and warning of economic encirclement similar to 1934.
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London
Paris
the Times
Crown Law
Berlin
The
Manchester Guardian
Britain
Germany
Nazi Germany
Spanish Revels as State of Alarm Withdrawn in Madrid
The text notes Spain ending the state of alarm with a Left victory to be celebrated next Sunday. Crowds in fancy dress throng streets while thousands of political prisoners from Asturias are reported. Dismissals of 7,000 transport workers and many municipal workers are cited, with armed actions and executions in Asturias. Premier Aznar pledges law and order, liberal liberty, and constitutional stability.
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Madrid
Spain
Asturias
Thia
Sng
Senor Azans
Getlgred
Tarm
Popular Front
Ares
Socialista
Behar Azana forms Left Centre Cabinet in London
The Daily Telegraph says panic is unnecessary as Behar Azana forms a predominantly Left Centre cabinet in Madrid. It notes no justification for panic-driven refugee flight to the Right and predicts a tense shift with radicals and syndicalists opposing the new Cortes.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Behar Azana
Socialata
Red Army Celebrates 14th Birthday with Invincible Image
Moscow report in The Daily Telegraph highlights sweeping claims of Red Army invincibility on land and air. Pravda asserts Soviet readiness to fight Japan and Germany single-handed. Naval expansion and tougher railways are framed as a unified military strength.
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London
Moscow
The
Daily Telegraph
Red Army
Pravda
Japan
Germany
Hususia
Catholic Church Remains Silent on Arrest of Youth Officials
A Cologne Sunday letter from the Vicar General, read in all Catholic churches, states no active church opposition to the arrest of Catholic Youth officials. It urges the public to await court proceedings and defends the movement against Communism, while another archbishop letter urges Catholic parents to oppose new State schools where religion loses primacy.
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Cologne
Germany
Japan election sees Seiyukai lose seats amid fascist backlash
The Times reports strong popular votes against fascist Seiyukai leaders who seek reactionary support but lose 130 seats. The Minseito gains 50 seats after demanding eight constitutional government. Labour's rise attributed to disgust with unorthodox parties' failure to combat fascism.
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London
Tokio
the Times
Seiyukai Party
Labour
Foreign Debate Shapes Oil Sanctions Question in Commons
The Times parliamentary correspondent notes Mr Eden will address the oil sanctions issue in the House of Commons while stressing continued support for the collective system. The Daily Mail adds many MPs fear escalating sanctions risk and Labour will rebuke extra 7 million pounds for perceived dangers to Anglo Italian ties.
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London
House of Commons
the Times
Eden
League
Hoare-Laval
The
Daily Mail
Labour
Britain
New Zealand Labour Programme Requires Worker Support
Prime Minister Mr. Savage outlined Labour Government legislation including amending the Arbitration Act to aid workers, a plan for guaranteed prices tied to consumer funds, steps to raise old age pensions toward universal superannuation, and shorter working hours to reduce unemployment. He denied any move to compulsory unions.
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Wellington
Savage
Patriots rally unites Somaliland Moslems and Copts against Italians
In Addis Ababa a patriots' rally drew tens of thousands of Somaliland chiefs, Moslems and Copts, who recounted Italian atrocities and pledged Christian and Mohammedan unity to resist the invader. Dedjasmatch Johannes led 5000 men with mountain artillery to reinforce Ras Deata’s detachments, which still hold territory beyond General Grassiani’s southern advances. Italian air raids continue with limited impact.
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Addis Ababa
Dedjasmatch Johannes
Ras Deata
Grassiani
Dolo
Negelli
Woolworths Award Overturned in Detention Case
The Full Court set aside a Supreme Court award of 50 pounds to Mrs Olive Clara Pearce against Woolworth Ltd. for alleged wrongful detention by a Rockdale Woolworths branch manager last November. The court remitted Woolworths to argue the scope of detention powers.
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Sydney
Supreme Court
Olive Clara Pearce
Woolworth Ltd
Rockdale
Woolworth
German barter deal blamed for Treasury loss
In Johannesburg a report warns of severe Parliament criticism over the Germany barter agreement. South African banks hold frozen credits. the Union Reserve Bank paid out in Union currency, leaving the Treasury with a four million dollar loss and projections for a possible doubling next year, seen as a subsidy to Germany to buy South African wool.
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Johannesburg
Germany
Union Reserve Bank
Treasury
Thia
South Africa
Oil Industry Outlook Brighter Than 1920s Boom
The Financial Times says the oil sector faces a brilliant future with high expectations for 1935 dividends from loading companies, even with oil sanctions unlikely to derail optimism.
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London
The
Financial Times
Australian batsmen hold firm as Wade reaches fifty in Durban
In Durban under fine weather the Australian innings resumes after rain. Wade makes 75 with 8 fours while Harvey posts 50 and the pair add 100 for the third wicket in 85 minutes before Wade is lbw to O Reilly. Grimmett and O Reilly face a slow outfield and tight fielding.
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Natal
Richardson
Grimmett
O'Reilly
Harvey
Wade
Barnett
Sliedle
Bleyers
Debt Reserve Bank Refuses to Give Information
The Royal Commission on Banking in Melbourne heard Union Bank general manager W Leitch refuse to disclose reserve or doubtful debt figures. He said his London board instructed him not to provide the data and that leaks could harm the bank and public. Justice Napier pressed for disclosure. Leitch said he would consult his board by cable. The commission adjourned until tomorrow.
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Royal Commission On Banking
Union Banks
W. Leitch
London
Justice Napier
Commission
Leitch
Aviator Jimmy Mollison Makes Unannounced Sydney Stopover
Noted flyer Jimmy Mollison arrived in Sydney aboard the Mariposa for a rest. He spoke of wife Amy Johnston Mollison possibly flying to Australia soon in an American Beech craft capable of 175 mph and potentially breaking a record. He would accompany her on the return flight. Mollison mentioned planned entries in air races including Paris to Saigon and Paris, and rumors of a round America race.
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Sydney
Mariposa
Jimmy Mollison
Migration research likely to frame Australia’s migrant capacity
Canberra insiders expect Cabinet to direct the Council for Scientific Research to study Australia’s migrant carrying capacity as groundwork for UK Commonwealth migration talks. The inquiry would map areas by fertility and economic viability, viability for larger populations, limited zones, and arid regions, with final details pending exhaustive Cabinet review.
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Council For Scientific Research
Australia
United Kingdom
Commonwealth
Sir Phillip Gibbs
England
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
British Australia migration talks on hold as cabinet weighs
Prime Minister Mr Lyons said no definite statement on resuming migration between Britain and Australia could be made yet. Cabinet discussions were under way but no comprehensive plan had been prepared.
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Britain
Australia
Mr. Lyons
Mass Under the Sea Honors Italian War Bravery
In Rome a Mass was celebrated aboard a large Italian submarine with an altar in a torpedo-launching chamber. Archbishop Taranto led the service honoring Italian bravery in East Africa and praying for King Victor Emmanuel and Benito Mussolini.
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Taranto
East Africa
Victor Emanuel
Bignor Munsolini
Near
Capital Ships Hold Line on Battleship Limits
The American stance keeps battleships above 35 000 tons preserving the four power conference cap and dampening hopes for large reductions. The Naval Conference reportedly agrees to cap cruisers at 8000 tons instead of 10000, potentially saving about £300 000 per ship.
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London
Naval Conference
Cheaper Bread and Public Prices Decline
The Secretary of the Master Baker Association Mr. Israel says bread prices are dropping with tomorrow's change. He notes farmers get a fair wheat price and the public will see bread at a reasonable cost. City counters sell at 49d and delivery at 6id per loaf.
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Sydney
Master Bakler Association
Israel
Woman's ordeal as shark clamps two hands at Angourie
Miss Eva Cameron of James's Creek holidaying at Yamba was attacked by a five foot shark in a rock pool at Angourie. Her fingers were severely lacerated but not amputated after Alec Cameron Ramuel Gray and others freed her by prising the jaws apart with a pine club.
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Angourie
Yamba
Eva Cameron
James's Creek
Here
Alec
Cameron
Miss Cameron
Ramuel Gray
Air mail delayed by heavy rains at Darwin
Owing to heavy rains at Darwin the air mail did not leave until yesterday morning, 24 hours behind schedule. The mail is now expected to be delivered in Sydney tomorrow morning.
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Sydney
Darwin
Cardinal MacRory Attacks Red Doctrines In Lent Message
In Dublin during Lent Cardinal MacRory denounced disguised Communist movements spreading in six counties and urged youth to reject atheistic indoctrination. He criticized non Irish cinema ownership, proposed an Irish film company, and urged older folks to oppose late dances while praying for peace.
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Dublin
Cardinal MacRory
Ireland
Ulster
Free State
State rights reply on Commonwealth powers in Australia
Mr Lyons responds to Mr Forgan Smith noting no Commonwealth encroachment on state matters. He says state governments communicate with the Dominions Office via governors and that dual jurisdiction issues are resolved with consultation. The Commonwealth sees powers defined by the Constitution and asserts states retain direct representations on matters not constitutionally listed.
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Forgan Smith
Dominions
Commonwealth
Lyons
Dominions Office
Commonwealth Government
Dominion Office
Boy Honesty Wins Lottery Prize for Kind Gesture
A 15 year old Stan Merrick wins third prize in a lottery windfall of £350 for an honest gesture. Earlier this morning Merrick received a raise from the firm before learning of his lottery success.
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Sydney
Stan Merrick
Lst
Danish girl sets eight world records in swimming
Ragnhild Hoeger, age 15, swam 400 metres freestyle in 6 minutes 14.75 seconds to set eight new world records for women.
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Ragnhild Hoeger
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