Italy Snubbed by Japan Aid in Peace Talks
The Times reports Italy sought to participate in peace negotiations but was politely excluded. Berlin holds some hope of progress as Trautmann's efforts continue. The Daily Mail Shanghai correspondent notes moderates in Chiang Kai-shek's government may signal a shift toward Japan. In Nanking a Japanese airfield was attacked by Chinese airmen who destroyed two bombers.
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the Times
Italy
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Germany
Ina
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Shanghai
Daily Mail
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Nanking Aerodrome
Peace moves gain costly for Japan amid diverging views
Tokyo business leaders acknowledge deep rifts between government and the army over China. Some say war costs dwarf any territorial gains while prolonged hostilities risk driving China to the Soviet. The government favors peace moves, though the Times notes such overtures clash with Japan's political course after Nanking.
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London
Changhai
Daily Telegraph
Tokyo
China
German mediator at Nanking and Hankow
German Ambassador Herr Trautmann acts as mediator as talks continue despite Chiang Kai Shek's rejection of peace terms. Ti Jo believes China expects a modified offer from Japan.
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Hankow
Chiang Kai Shek
Herr Trautmann
Ti Jo
China
Japan
Franco German Amity Seen in Berlin Meeting Ahead
The French Ambassador M. Francoia Poncet says relations between Germany and France have improved. He predicts German and French Foreign Ministers will acknowledge the change when they meet on January 3.
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Berlin
M. Francoia Poncet
Germany
France
Japanese Landing Near Macao Reported
A fragmentary report notes a Japanese landing near Macao and in Shekkin Bay with activity near Hongkong. The text is unclear but indicates troops or forces moving toward the area, mentioning Talngtao and nearby regions.
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Hongkong
Macao
Pen
Shekkin Bay
Talngtao
Eleven Drowned As Holiday Ship Capsizes
A storm on the Inland Sea near Ujima capsized a holiday ship, leaving eleven dead. The wreck occurred during rough seas as holiday passengers were aboard. Local authorities launched a search and rescue operation.
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Tokyo
Ujima
Bomb Incident Targets Italian Troops Near Japanese Consul
Investigation into a Saturday bomb blast near Colonel Landraini, commander of Italian volunteers, suggests the device aimed at him rather than the Japanese mill he inspected. A crude homemade bomb in a cigarette tin was thrown into the Japanese Consul General’s garden. no injuries were reported as Chinese sympathy for Italy-Japan ties grows fraught after the Brussels Manchukuo stance.
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Landraini
Italy
Japan
Brussels
Manchukuo
Germany and Japan sour over war materiel flow to China
Tokyo shows anger as reports say Germany supplies most Chinese war materiel via Hongkong. The Japanese government fears Germany may sacrifice Tokyo to advance Berlin’s aims in Europe, widening distrust since the anti Communist pact.
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Germany
Japan
China
Hongkong
Herr Hitler
Berlin
London
British claims on colonies threaten empire says German expert
A Boersan Zeitung article quotes a colonial expert alleging that English Tories cling to fears of colonial loss harming unity and sea routes. Germany presses for continued guarantees and says Britain’s motives reveal inferiority. Italy’s shift boosts Cape strategic value.
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Boersan Zeitung
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Mediterranean
Cape
Britain
England
Atlantic service aims at Anglo American air and sea links
The Daily Mail urges faster Anglo American cooperation to connect Britain with Australia and New Zealand across the Tasman Sea. It predicts ocean liners facing air travel competition and calls for negotiations to complete the Atlantic mail service link spanning empires.
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London
Daily Mail
Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Premier opposes police promotion in Fergusson case
Sydney reports the Premier has sent a minute to Police Commissioner Mackay opposing the promotion of Inspector Fergusson to Superintendent. The move would have elevated Fergusson to a higher rank.
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Sydney
Mackay
Fergusson
London police officers report mistreatment by Japanese at Soochow Creek
Inspector George Bennett of the Maetees police says Japanese marines beat him when he sought naval headquarters over an obstruction by a lorry delaying a motor cyclist messenger. Sergeant James Steart declares he was attacked and expelled at the same headquarters. A phosphorous bomb struck Koo Haing, a Chinese rice merchant and People’s Association member.
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Shanghai
George Bennett
London
Maetees
Soochow Crek
Naval Headquarters
Bennett
James Steart
Jews to Hit Back Battle on Stock Exchanges
The Sunday Chronicle reports that Jews plan a global financial counteroffensive against anti Semitic nations. World stock exchanges will host the action as leaders of international Jewry meet near Geneva to discuss a 500 million pound fund and a possible trade boycott to defeat persecutors.
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International Jewry
Geneva
The
Chronicle
Government plan divides Jews into categories in Bucharest
A leaked government outline in Bucharest outlines an anti-Semitic policy likely to classify Jews into groups. It mentions war veterans and their children being spared while implying other categories will face restrictions or persecution.
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Bucharest
Gogues
Pers
Secetak
Yachtsman Dodds Rescued After Harbour Search
KE H Dodds and David Bevin were found in Sydney Harbour after Dodds failed to report entering the Heads following a voyage from Broken Bay. A chartered aircraft had searched at dawn, returning to Mascot with no sign of the yacht, as Dodds notified his wife by telephone.
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Sydney
KE. H. Dodds
David Bevin
Sydney Harbour
Dodds
Heads
Broken Bay
North Harbour
Manly
Vaucluse
Mascot
New flag for Nanking puppet government unveiled
In Nanking on Monday the Japanese set up a puppet government and unveiled a five bar flag resembling Peipings. A manifesto accuses General Chiang Kai Shek of betraying the Chinese nation.
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Nanking
Peiping
Chiang Kai-Shek
Panama's Trade Troubles With Japan Boycott
In Panama the boycott of Japanese goods rattles merchants as shelves clear and orders head to the United States. Yet shipments arriving from the U.S.A. carry the mark made in Japan, signaling troubles are only beginning.
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Colon
Panama
United States
Japan
U.S.A
Mysterious Fire Destroys Meian Tanker After Beached Loss
The Standard Oil tanker Meian, beached on December 13 to avert sinking, was set ablaze under unknown circumstances and declared a total loss aboard the U S gunboat Oahu reported by wireless.
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Shanghai
United States
Oahu
Standard
Meian
Pro-Fascist Rome Seeks Italian-Romanian Ties
In Rome on Monday M Goga urged Mussolini to accept his pledge for frank cordial relations between Italy and Romania in a telegram stressing pro Italian bent toward the new Romanian government.
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M. Goga
Mussolini
Duce
Italy
Rumania
Empire Village Sprinkboks Like Their Quarters
The Fourth African and Rhodesian team has settled at Empire village at the Sydney showground. Manager R. Emery praised the accommodation as excellent, saying it was as good as anywhere and better than some places.
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Sydney
Empire Village
Sydney Showground
R. Emery
Farouk Suspends Parliament for One Month in Cairo Decree
In Cairo on Monday King Farouk issued a decree suspending Parliament for a month. The move halts legislative sessions temporarily as the government reshapes political proceedings.
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Cairo
Farouk Hen
Declining Birth Rate Sparks Migration Policy Debate
The Commonwealth Government signals help for migrants nominated by Australians and opens talks with Britain on migration. Sir Earle Page notes child migrants may be welcomed as part of a broader plan. officials warn a continued birth-rate drop could shrink Australia’s population within 20 years.
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Sydney
Australia
Earle Page
Journalist Edward Neil Dies After Loyalist Attack Near Teruel Front
Sunday report from Third Journalist Saragossa states Edward Neil died of injuries from a loyalist strike on a car carrying journalists to the Teruel front. The bodies of two other victims, Sheepahanks and Johnson, are being sent to England per their families' request.
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Saragossa
Edward Neil
Abel
Teruel Front
Sheepahanks
Johnson
England
Christmas Holiday Road Toll Reaches 32 Fatalities
In Melbourne during the Christmas holidays the number of road fatalities totaled 32 with over 100 people injured.
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Melbourne
Drastic British Army Rebuild Planned This Year
Daily Herald reports a sweeping military reconstruction led by War Minister Hore Belisha. The 1938 budget will exceed £100 million to re equip half the infantry with machine guns, mechanize areas, and arm with guns searchlights and sound locators.
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London
Daily Herald
Hore- Belisha
Teruel Battle Rages Amid Snow Storms in Spain
Reports from aides in Spain say the Teruel battle continues despite fierce snowstorms. Insurgents claim more troops entered the city while Madrid says insurgent street assaults have failed. Republicans admit insurgents hold Santa Clara area amid artillery and air raids.
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London
Spain
Teruel
Madrid
Santa Clara Convent
Daily Telegraph
No Holiday for Death in U. S News Note
New York reports that violent deaths across the nation over the New Year weekend rose to 270, higher than initial counts. Officials caution victims include varied causes and locations as investigations continue.
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New York
le Ln
Turbulent Teruel siege reports from Spanish Civil War fronts
The Times notes Italian aviators and gunners aiding the Teruel relief effort as fighting intensifies. Rebels claim snow delays the offensive but roads brim with supplies. Government forces expect a tough defense even if Teruel falls. Arctic cold freezes troops and animals, with severe frost casualties mounting. The insurgents supposedly blockade vital lines serving about 150,000 government troops.
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Santa Clara
Times
Rome
Teruel
Daily Mail
Italian Infantry Cut Off in Narrow Valley Clash
Barcelona desk reports Italian infantry trapped in a narrow valley. A Republican pursuit plane collided with a Junkers aircraft, sending both spiraling down into the snow.
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London
Barcelona
Th “Delly Herald
Repub Cana
Junker
Seven Hurt As Lorry Capsizes in Dubbo
A motor lorry overturned at Dubbo today injuring seven people. Five occupants were admitted to hospital and several others were seriously hurt.
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Dubbo
Beach Rescue at Bondi Beach Saves Elderly Man
An elderly man was carried out several hundred yards in the Bondi surf today and rescued by lifeguard Kenneth Foster. He was unconscious when brought ashore but revived with artificial respiration.
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Sydney
Bondi
Kenneth Foster
Matador Calms Crowd as Earthquake Hits Mexico City
Libo Ribrulz, hailed as a hero, faced an arena tremor during a quake as 24,000 spectators watched. He faced the bull amid terror while the band played. The bull was slain and the quake ceased moments later, with tremors continuing around the arena.
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Mexico
Matador Libo Ribrulz Ia
Iron Lung Breakdown Halts Camberdown Unit
Spare parts to repair the iron lung at Camperdown Children’s Hospital were rushed from Melbourne by air to help three infant paralysis patients. The breathing unit broke down last night and the children were moved to another respirator. normal breathing resumed and they will return once repairs finish.
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Sydney
Children’s Hospital
Camperdown
Melbourne
Baby murder case unfolds as police search drains
A baby's leg was found in a drain at Black Wattle Bay and sent to the morgue with two infant arms found over the weekend. Police continue searching for the trunk and other remains, suspecting homicide shortly after birth.
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Sydney
Black Wattle Bay
Boy Drowned Unnoticed While Brother Rescued
Alfred James Clifford a 12 year old of Erskineville drowned after slipping underwater at Cook's River. His brother John was rescued earlier, prompting a search. Lifesaver Norman Pomroy then dived in and recovered the body after two hours.
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Alfred James Clifford
Erskineville
Cook's River
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