Japanese Warning to Powers in East Asia and War Urgency
Japanese Premier Hiranuma warned that Japan will enforce a new order in East Asia and resist outside obstructors of any regime. He urged Britain and the United States to reconsider their stance as Japan stations troops semi permanently in the region. General Chiang Kai-shek, marking a war anniversary, called for global action to halt Japanese aggression and urged economic sanctions to be applied.
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M. Hiranuma
Japan
Asia
Britain
Interett
East Asia
United States
Chiang Kai-Shek Jin
Chingking
Seyems
Mr. Baki
China
West End
Chiang Kai- Shek
East Asia for East Asiatics and Japan's War Goals
Geneva report cites 1939 first quarter air raids by Japan with 11 705 bombs in 340 raids causing 5 603 civilian deaths and 6 833 injuries. Tokyo calls solemn war anniversary with leaders urging austere observance while officials form an anti British League branding Britain Japan’s chief enemy.
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Tokyo
Britain
Japan
Trade in China Uninterrupted Anti British Campaign
Sydney reports shipping men state China keeps trade flowing despite the Japanese blockade with fireworks tea foods silks and more. A British observer recounts abuses by Japanese guards in Shanghai while Seaforth Highanders watch barricades.
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China
Sydney
Minister Casey injured in Brigh ton car crash
Melbourne on Friday Minister for Supply Mr Casey sustained bruises and back injuries when his car collided with another in Brigh ton. None of the occupants of the other car were injured.
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Melbourne
Supply
Casey
Brighton
Rumours of Chamberlain Retirement Denied
London reports unfounded rumours that Prime Minister Chamberlain intends to resign. The Times diplomatic correspondent notes such stories are not true and that Mr Chamberlain has much work ahead of him.
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Mr. Chamberlain
London
the Times
Trade guarantees boost Britain's export credits drive
London reports Friday shows passage of second reading on Overseas Trade Guarantees act aimed at expanding export credits. Government aims to stimulate UK exports amid mutual trust with foreign buyers while some nations face defence spending that erodes purchasing power. Berlin critics label Britain a nation of shopkeepers as diplomats warn armament credits may fuel indebtedness and market dominance.
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Hotee
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Romania
England
America
France's Last Word in Russian Talks
Paris reports new proposals in Anglo Franco Soviet pact talks as government circles seek accord. If aims fail, negotiations may be scrapped for a triple diplomatic declaration. Hamburg item notes German liner Monte departs Brazil amid antisemitic and economic wardship complaints.
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Paris
Commonwealth surplus reduced by transfers to trust accounts
The Prime Minister announced a year surplus of £627,000 mainly from savings rather than revenue. Substantial transfers to trust accounts will fund this year’s defence programme. Savings arose from abandoning the national insurance scheme and other cost cuts, with revenue up £94,000 over estimates and expenditure improved by £1,827,000.
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150 Perish in Kentucky Floods
MOOREHEAD Kentucky authorities report 50 bodies recovered and over 100 missing as heavy rains flood Eastern Kentucky. Evacuations are underway for river towns in the path of rising waters.
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Freighter Konata Struggles in Tasman Cyclone
Six days into the voyage the freighter Konata is half way across the Tasman Sea as cyclone Sydney rages. Reports indicate the ship was struck by heavy seas and sustained damage with its speed down to four knots.
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British Miners Appeal to German Workers
Following a nationwide Labour message, the British Mine Workers Federation sent a text to German miners asserting historic solidarity between British and German miners. The note recalls joint struggles, condemns dictatorship, and urges unity to resist aggression and preserve free trade unionism across nations.
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London
National Council of Labour
Germany
British Mine Workers’ Federation
Britain
Europe
Seamen veterans urged to resist dictatorship
Mr. Arthur Greenwood told the National Congress of the Union of Seamen that Spanish war veterans have the experience of dictators and can be relied upon to stand firm against aggression. He warned that democratic states cannot be crushed by dictatorship and urged early recognition for world peace.
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London
Arthur Greenwood
the Union of Seamen
Britons Refuse Concession in Face of Aggression
Former Foreign Minister Anthony Eden spoke at Stratford on Avon declaring Britain will not concede to force. He warned that any act of aggression will drag all Europe into conflict and stressed the nation’s resolve for peace while resisting coercion.
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London
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Cold snap grips Melbourne as 47.9 degrees reported
News in brief items from multiple cities report a cold spell in Melbourne with a 47.9 degree reading. Other items note Antarctic expedition plans to dispatch 10 ships, Darwin slum housing conditions, and rowing and mining industry updates. Dr Jong Lanares named Australian consul general in Melbourne.
Baltic fears of Russian aims in Tallinn talks
The Baltic Times and British officials warn of Soviet pressure and a possible breach of assurances in Moscow talks. Britain supposedly promised protection for Baltic interests but may back away from guarantees, prompting concern in Parliament over government stance and action.
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Chinese in Sydney vow support amid Sino-Japanese War
Chinese in Australia gathered at the national head offices in Sydney today to pledge aid for China in the Sino-Japanese conflict. Consul-General and other leaders urged resistance to aggression as a tomb of the fallen was on display.
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Lewis Barber
Here Yi
Aml
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Japan
Pacific
Ching
Australia
Gambling raid arrests in Sydney city building
In Sydney on Friday police arrested a man accused of sentencing betting activity at a city building. The case involves use of a betting device in rooms connected to the Epsom and Metropolitan races, with events slated at Randwick on September 30 and October 2.
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