Rome Talks Stall On Disarmament Outlook
London reports the Daily Telegraph notes 90 minute talks between Captain Eden and Sige nor Mussolini have dimmed prospects for a disarmament pact. Britain’s next moves hinge on Captain Bim’s Rome briefing. Rumors persist of Austrian and Czech troop shifts as tensions rise toward a frontier clash.
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Loan Council Approves NSW Scheme for Unemployment Relief
Melbourne reports the Loan Council will sanction raising 2,000,000 pounds for unemployment relief. On January 1, over 7,000,000 pounds was available to fund works for several months. Premier Stevens proposed a permanent body in New South Wales to undertake relief works.
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Bulgaria land scandal stuns Yugoslav Parliament
A debate in Belgrade parliament stalled as Bosnian deputy Hussein Kaditch faces charges of fraudulently securing bonds worth £54,000. The case, likened to the Braveryski affair, centers on alleged schemes to sell bonds at inflated values under agrarian reform.
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Parlia
Hussein Kaditch
Kaditch
Bermuda offer to transfer islands as debt payment
Washington rumors claim Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald proposed transferring the Bermuda Islands to the United States to settle Britain’s wartime debt. Representative Louis McFadden says he has heard Hoover and MacDonald discussed the idea but notes no official confirmation.
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Washington
Ramsay MacDonald
Bermuda Islands
United States
Britain
Louls McFadden
Pennsylvania
Hoover
Idan
MacDonald
Centre Party Eric Campbell Defines Aims Unification Proposals
Sydney reports Col. Eric Campbell outlined the Centre Party’s goals at a large meeting. He urged dismantling existing government complexity, favored provincial councils with limited taxation powers, and a federal body directing major issues. He proposed vocational representation, land settlement for unemployment, an investment fund guaranteed by government, and petitioning the King to appoint a permanent Governor-General.
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Captain Eden in Rome Talks on Disarmament
Captain Anthony Eden opened discussions on disarmament with Mussolini in Rome, reporting that British and Italian positions converge on the path forward. He also held talks in London with the Cabinet Committee on Disarmament and planned to travel to Paris for further talks before returning to London.
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Come to Stay Recovery in British Trade
Analyzing fragmented notes on Britain’s trade revival, the piece suggests renewed demand and efforts to stabilize commerce. It hints at lingering stock concerns and potential expansion within the sector.
Girl's Clothing Theft Reported on Tram Spark Road
A woman was robbed of clothing on a tram line near Cautiebrngh Street in City, when Mim Walcott reported the incident. The suspect, described as a woman, fled the scene with the apparel after a brief struggle.
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Rpl Sod
Seydnay
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Tenton
Fen
Air Force Britain To Raise Strength In London
The Daily Telegraph reports air estimates may add three squadrons to the Royal Air Force, boosting strength to 45, seven below the seven months earlier target. Government supporters urge at least 20 more squadrons and funding around £3 million. A Singapore conference urged a substantial increase in overseas air power.
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London
Daily: Telegraph
R.A
Britain and France discuss replies on pending negotiations
The British Government handed to the French Ambassador in London a reply to the Franco note on rejections and pending negotiations for an agreement. It states the present measure should stay but no new ones should start on that side.Further conversations may be necessary, with hopes to begin negotiations for a new agreement in the coming month.
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London
War Hero Fined For Disobedience After U-Boat Sinking
John Lacheux, famed for sinking a German submarine on July 20 1918, was fined £1 at Pal Kirk for defrauding Labour. He remained aboard the steamer Clover while the U-boat was encountered and faced reprimand for disobedience, later claiming the act was bravado.
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London
John Lacheux
Pal- Kirk
Clover
Lawless
Sani
Detynes
Reduced Rates for City of Sydney Public Finance
A report notes that Sydney authorities consider reducing municipal rates for the current year by approximately a quarter to four and a half cents in the dollar, easing burdens on taxpayers. The discussion centers on lower citywide property tax rates and potential fiscal adjustments.
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Sydney
Thesday
Winter Storms Grip U S Northeast and City
A heavy blanket of snow and freezing rain paralyzed parts of New York and the northeast. Four deaths were reported in the city, dozens injured, and transportation halted as snow and ice overwhelmed streets. Nationwide, fifty deaths were noted with mobilized workers clearing streets and extensive costs tallied.
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Pere~ Mente
United States
Pee St Og
Prince of Wales to speak by radio phone
A garbled report notes the Prince of Wales will address a Birmingham public event via telephone link. The message mentions Prince George and a royal tour, with a planned broadcast to the public and a connection between British royals and the event.
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Nonsay
Prince of Wales
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Birmingham
Prince George
Blomfoubett
Britain’s agricultural strength stressed by Crutchley speech
At the Chamber of Commerce dinner in Hotel Canberra UK delegate E T Crutchley urged recognition of agriculture’s role in Britain. He cited sheep and cattle numbers, land area, and 1934 crop output to argue for Empire produce preference to raise home prices and keep markets strong. R A McKillop chaired. votes of thanks given to Crutchley.
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Chamber of Commerce
Canberra
United Kingdom
Britain
Australia
England
Tion
Kenone
Dafintta
Ottawh
Petrolfrauds at South Coast Company Probe Begins
In Sydney on Tuesday a Royal Commission heard that the Twaan Company sought to defraud the Customs Department amid a tainted supply of petrol and kerosene. Mr Field and Mr Abraham gave testimony about irregularities and possible deliberate manipulation of pricing and shipments.
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Prva
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German Doctors in Bombay Spark Indian Medical Fears
Report states 30 foreign doctors arrived in Bombay, most Germans barred from practicing in Germany under Hitler. Provincial practitioners urge the Indian Government to ban further immigration, arguing it would oust Indian doctors and disrupt local medical practice.
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Calcutta
Bombay
Germany
Ex-Minister Walsh Acquitted in Stamp Scandal
Former Newfoundland minister W. Walsh, who resigned from the Agriculture and Mines portfolio, was acquitted on all charges stemming from an alleged stamp scandal linked to the country’s coin and stamp collection inquiry.
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Newfoundland
W. 4. Walsh
Newfoundand
Indian duty on wheat and flour in Calcutta
The Legislative Council Delhi decided to continue the wheat and wheat flour duty for another year with March 31, 1935, as the date. Sir Joseph Bhore, the Minister for...
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Calcutta
Cliver Delhi
Sir Joseph Bhore
Trade Pact Ends German Polish Economic War
London dispatch reports Germany and Poland nearing a signed commercial convention to end a year long trade war. The pact, described as nondepression cooperation, signals the resolution of hostile tariffs and supertarist tensions that followed the war and marks a new chapter in German Polish relations.
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London
Warsaw
Poland
Federal Communications Commission Proposed to Oversee Telegraphs
President Roosevelt urges creation of a Federal Communications Commission in a special message to Congress. The plan would place authority over telegraphs and cables under federal control, signaling a major shift in communications regulation.
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Washington
Roosevalt
Roosevelt and the push for fair wealth sharing in 1920s
A Federal Trade Commission report to the Senate reveals that chief executives received modest salaries but enormous bonuses, spotlighting equity concerns. Notable figures include Eugene Grace of Bethlehem Steel with 4,000 salary and bonuses over 2.47 million in 1983, and Mill of American Tobacco with 7,000 salary plus 8.18 million in bonuses. the Warner Brothers founders received 10,000 weekly for six years from their studio.
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Washington
Federal Trade ‘Commission
Senate
Liu
Eugene Grace
Bethdehem Steel Corporation
Mr. Mill
American Tobacco Company
Janes Scottes
Tree Tarner
Blue Shirts High Court Dismisses Application
Dublin reports the High Court dismissing Attorney General’s bid to halt the formation of a League of Youth linked to the Blue Shirts. The decision delays any declaration on the grouping as a legitimate successor to the Young Ireland Association. December 14, General O’Curry announced dissolution of the Young Ireland Association and sought a court declaration regarding the new league’s authority over the Dive Bhirte.
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High
League of Youth
League
United Ireland Party
Intrigues in British Cabinet Complaint by Sir John Simon
A report details friction within the British cabinet centered on a complaint raised by Sir John Simon. ministers exchange terse notes and public statements as the dispute unfolds amid governmental maneuvering and policy debates.
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Sir John Simon
Accused Collapses in Bigamy Case
John Henry Bheeo or Halpin, 63, of Ingee, involved in a bigamy case, collapsed during proceedings. Details on his condition and case status were unavailable as of reporting.
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