Fierce air raid hits Canton and Shanghai in China crisis
Canton suffered its fiercest air raid, with planes destroying railways, factories, schools and homes including an American school. Authorities report 95 bodies recovered though total deaths are unknown. In Shanghai, a civic association linked to Le Peh Horg emerged while a French mission and Japanese rehabilitation efforts stirred tension. Sun Fo and Sun Yat Sen figures reportedly left for Russia amid upheaval.
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Shanghai
Civic Association
Le-Peh-Horg
Canton
Asmerican School
British reply to Japanese note expected soon
London reports the British response to the Japanese Note will be a brief acknowledgment and likely close the incident without detailed reaction. Japan’s explanation reportedly does not match the established facts, according to Australian Associated Press.
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London
Australian
Associated Press
Mike Han
Britain
United States
Japan
Precautions Against Further Incidents In London Cabinet Notes
The Japanese government reports a partial understanding of the incident involving British and foreign merchant ships near Hubt Ing and the vicinity. It states two Japanese naval bombay squadrons discovered British vessels and ceased action, taking care of the dead and wounded. The note discusses orders related to the venture on Yungtye, language difficulties, and compensation for danger while ensuring against further incidents.
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London
Thurlay
Beluiah
Hpon
Nanking
Hartmort
Fanext Millon
Lm Milltary
Bombay
Yungtye
Vie Japense
Trent
Holt
Comaideradt
Onde
Panay sinking film shown in New York amid war footage
In New York a Universal newsreel screened footage of the Panay sinking and the bombings, presenting photographic proof of air attack by Japanese planes. The reel, sourced from a transport clip, showed the port side and described weather and visibility as clear while commentators soberly weighed findings of the Naval Court of Inquiry. Separately, Tokyo reports indicate consolidation into the South Sea Paneling Corporation with substantial capital to develop future operations.
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New York
Universal
Hughes
Pansy
British Reply at Tokyo in World War II Note Exchanges
The British Ambassador Craigich handed four notes to the Japanese Foreign Ministry acknowledging a reply to a Belt note about the bombing. The British note expresses satisfaction with Japanese assurances but seeks further clarification through talks. It calls for proper coordination with military and air force commanders and for guarantees for future safety. It accuses the Japanese of ordering actions that endangered British and other nationals and notes Britain’s government aims to ensure the measures are effective and that third parties understand the assurances.
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Tokyo
Ste Robert Craigich
Beltlat
HMB
Ladybird
Kaw
Yunglae
Chinoa
Brillay
Tannin
Han
Guararntens
Helesia
New Explosive Claim for Britain in Sussex Lab
The Daily Sketch reports W. J. Stroude, associate of Australian inventor Louis Brennan, claims to have invented an X-Ylone explosive three times more powerful than any known explosive. He says it would make Britain invincible on land, sea, and air and plans to offer it to the British Government, not to foreign buyers.
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Daily Sketch
Sussex
W. J. Stroude
Louis Brennan
Stroude
Japanese Peace Terms Outlined for China Mediation
Tess Agency reports Han ken says Japan accepts German mediation for China and Japan. Terms include an economic pact, Japanese control over Chinese resources and aviation, a Chinese anti Communist pact, recognition of Manchuria annexation, permanent Japanese garrisons, an Inner Mongolia government, an independent North China government, and Chinese indemnities.
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Moscow
Tess
Hanken
Japan
Germany
China
Manetuikuu
Inner Mongolia
New Year Honours List Reveals Knighted Leader and Names
A lengthy announcement from Governor General Lord Gowrie lists four knighthoods and numerous honors across the Commonwealth. Notable names include Sir Archibald Howie as New South Wales new knight and various AIF and civil honorees from Sydney and rural regions, with awards spanning CBE MBE OBE and other orders for public service, medical charity, and military merit.
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Lord Gowrie
Caneterra
G.C
Pri
England
Nsw
Sydney
New South Wales
Archibald Howie
Archiwld Howie
Gene Rest ‘Thoman
Eaucation
France faces looming financial woes says former premier
Paris reports the former Premier M. Flandin warns in Review de Paris that 1930s France will see great financial difficulties with rising unemployment and falling business values. He cites Europe already entering a pre war phase and fears it could last longer.
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Paris
France
M. Flandin
Review de Paris
Europa
Insurgent gains claim Teruel rout and heavy casualties
A dated insurgent communique asserts government troops were routed west of Teruel and claims 6000 casualties while insurgents push a counteroffensive to retake the area. It says Republicans have fallen back under pressure but Teruel remains securely defended by strong forces.
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Teruel
Eine Insurgente
Barcelona
Securiy Liie
Egypt dissolves Green Shirts in new order
Cairo reports Mohammed Mahmoud Pasha as premier issues a decree disbanding all colored shirt organizations. He says government aims to restore constitutional spirit and maintain friendly ties with Britain while parliament faces challenges to support a new cabinet and reforms. The Daily Herald notes possible parliamentary opposition.
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Cairo
Mohammed Mahmoud Pi
Unuil
Mohammed Mahmoud Paaha
Mahoud
Cour
Britain
Wotnate
Prarmier
Nahus Pasi
Rumania Stir Europe as Denunciation Looms
Neighbors alarmed by Jewish purge fears as Europe pivots on possible denouncement of pact with Russia. Political tension intensifies amid accusations and diplomatic maneuvering across the region.
Fascist Countries Claim Great Victory in Romania
In Bucharest on Friday reports say the Soviet minister notified the new fascist government of Russia’s intent to denounce the Non-Aggression Pact with Romania. The premier allegedly plans to confiscate lands owned by Jews, revoke Jewish licenses for tobacco and alcohol sales, bar Jews from village commerce, expel many immigrants, strip Romanian Jews of citizenship, and order newspapers to dismiss Jewish journalists amid ruptures with France.
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Bucharest
Russia
Romania
Ala
Fewapapera
France
Austria Alarmed by Anti Jewish Exodus Fears
Vienna reports voiced alarm over rising Jewish emigration from Romania. The Chancellor’s paper says actions by authorities could worsen the outflow, with refugees preferring Austria amid anti immigration laws. Officials warn strong measures may be needed to control the movement.
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Vienna
Penn
Rumania
Miveltbiatt
Orsenusennige’s
Austria
Bulgaria Bans Refugees Amid Growing Crisis
In Sofia on Friday the government banned Saw refugees from entering Bulgaria triggering immediate anxiety. A telegram from Bulgaria’s new foreign minister M. Micesu to Czecho-Slovakian counterpart M. Rorste pledged loyalty, friendship and sympathy, signaling continued ties with Czecho-Slovakia.
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Ritemania
Bulgaria
Prague
Mrndey
M. Micesu
M. Rorste
Italy Hails End of Little Entente and New Rus Minian Government
Rome reports Italy sees the Little Entente breakup as pivotal and lauds the New Rus minian Government. The Giornale attana claims the government is nationalist and anti Jewish in policy, aiming to expel Jews and avoid liberal democracy while potentially joining anti Communist blocs.
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Rome
Italy
Bigoor Gayda
Giornale Attana
Bnil
King Carol I accused of secret bargain over anti Jewish policy
Vienna reports claim King Carol I reached a secret bargain with Premier Gayds to exclude Madame Lupeseu from anti Jewish measures. The alleged deal, said to sacrifice Jewish subjects for the safety of Lupercu, is denied by Bucharest and Paris Telegraph correspondents.
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London
Vienna
Daily Herald
Age
Carol of
Romania
Lupeseu
Carol
Bucharest
Parly Telegraph
Carol I
Marianne Lupercu
M_ Gaga
Victory for fascism and Italian government gains
Rome correspondent for The Times notes the fascist victory is clear in Italy. The new Gaga Government is seen as adopting a policy of concrete fertile friendship with Italy, signaling ideological and diplomatic gains.
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London
Rome
the Times
Gaga
Italy
Ital-Japanese Trade Pact Incomplete Text
The fragment discusses a trade and navigation agreement between Italy and Japan. The readable portion notes a pact and indicates the document relates to maritime and commercial arrangements, but essential details such as parties, dates, and specific terms are missing.
Sit-down strike threat to wealth in New Deal push
Washington reports that the Secretary for the Interior accused about sixty wealthy families of threatening a sit-down strike against capital. He warned that cooperation with the New Deal plus stricter laws would be required, otherwise action would be taken.
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Washington
Mir.ickes
Alxty
Senator Morris Calls for Broad U.S. Boycott of Japan
In the New York World Telegram, Senator Morris brands Japan an outlaw nation and urges a complete American boycott. She argues actions against Japan need not be government sanctioned and cites consumer measures such as avoiding Japanese silk stockings as a nonofficial, morally driven protest.
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New York
New York World-Telegram
Morris
Japan
Wny
American Students Protest Japanese Goods Boycott Demanded
The American Student Convention with 160 universities held a bonfire protest against Japan's invasion of China. Students burned stockings and meat wares and urged a boycott of Japanese goods.
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New York
China
Gooda
Explosion Blows Fisherman’s Hand in Sydney Home
In Narromburn, Sydney, Ernest Mandell, 58, had a portion of his hand blown off in an explosion at his home this morning. Detectives found detonators and gelignite on a bathroom shelf. investigators cannot confirm the exact cause, but surmise the detonators were being handled when the blast occurred.
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Sydney
Ernest Mandell
Asherman
Narromburn
Fowls Cruelty Fine In Bondi Case
Angela Bielgo of Bondi was fined 2/6 with 25/ cote at the Central Summons Court for cruelty to 14 fowls on December 15. It was alleged the birds were tightly tied, their legs marked and cramped, and released unable to walk. An interpreter noted Bielgo claimed no intent to harm and did not know another method of binding them.
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Angela Bielgo
Bondi
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