International Clash Feared in Far East
Britain warns Japan as tensions rise over Tientsin blockade plans to seal British and French concessions. Debate over an Anglo Japanese committee and neutral chair hints at possible solution while Britain refuses to yield on concessions and a broader crisis looms with casualties and bombing reports from Tokyo Chungking and Tientsin.
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London
Tientsin
United Sti
Japan
Sir Robert Craigie
Britain
Jonamuen
Review of British Colonial Policy in House of Commons
London Monday Prime Minister Chamberlain said the Colonial Secretary has long worked on a comprehensive plan to determine necessary alterations. He noted the aim to bring Parliament closer and more regular contact with affairs of the colonies, but could not yet statement details until government completes its overall consideration.
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London
Monda
Mr. Chamberlain
Shooting of Czech Policeman Reported in Prague
A Prague report states that a Czech police commissioner sent £125 to the mother of a slain police officer at Nachod. The official release says the accused murderer Kawtat is now detained in an impostor facility amid confusing statements about the case.
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Stanaay
Toa Nast Comamlasioner
Hur von Neurath
Une Wlain Geock
Nachod
Hie Dowthy
Aris Ras Fe
Tety
Lade
Chich
Kawtat
Petri Tey Ku
Lindbergh Warns Europe Leads in Military Aviation
Monday testimony before the House Military Appropriations Committee stated Europe dominates military aviation while the United States excels commercially. He warned against overexpansion and urged quality over quantity in air power, noting plans to build 6,500 planes as conservative amid rapid German research and progress.
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Washington
A. Lindbergh
Houce Military Appropriations Committee
Europe
United States
United
Lindbergh
Otf
Fae
Germany
Lord Stonehaven Raises Colony Return Question in Lords
Former Governor-General Lord Stonehaven challenged Britain to explain concessions and strategic surrender in colonies amid Chamberlain policy. Lord Halifax acknowledged the difficulty, noting many view territory renunciation as the simplest path, but the government offered no further preview.
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London
Australia
Lord Stonehaven
Mr. Chamberlain
House of Lords
Lord Halifax
Halifax
Return to Canada Enthusiasm Unabated for Royal Visit
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were warmly greeted across Quebec and Montreal with crowds estimated around 100000 cheering residents. They paused for 40 minutes en route to the maritime provinces while saluting war veterans and bidding farewell at multiple stops. Roosevelt telegram praising American hospitality noted, reflecting broad royal reception across New York and Washington.
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Aherbrook
Quebec
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Jocket
Hyde Park
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Armilae Crawda
Lous Ub.a
New York
Toraday
Roosevelt
Hitler to Fly Will Have Special Plane for Tours
Berlin report says Hitler ordered a personal plane with 23 mile per hour speed, a 5600 mile range, long range engines, a large private compartment for conferences, and radio telephone gear, to be decorated in the public eye style and equipped for in-flight meetings.
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Ondon
Berlin
Great Britain
Hitler
Orange
Germany
Capetown Tenders Rejected Under South African Policy
The Star views the Capetown municipality's rejection of German tenders as improper and lacking legal sanction. It notes German prices required subsidies and cites a United Party member criticizing interference with South African rights. Pretoria and Durban municipalities pursue origin disclosures, narrowing foreign bids.
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Capetown
Star
Department of External Affairs
United Party
Gilvon
Pretoria
Durban
Australian Davis Cup Team Arrives in Los Angeles
Australian Davis Cup players landed in Los Angeles and plan to travel to Mexico City for first round with Mexico before returning for a July 4 5 and 6 clash with a Philippine team. Coach Hopman cited altitude in Mexico City as a factor and said the team would train locally before departure.
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Los Angeles
Mexico City
Mexico
Hopman
Budge
Buuge
United States
Weir
Beal
Thetis Inquiry Opens During Salvage Efforts
London reports the government will establish a special tribunal of inquiry led by Justice Bucknill with three expert assessors. The inquiry will open as soon as possible in Liverpool, with a Treasury solicitor assisting to collect evidence. it will not wait for salvage operations to finish.
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Chas Berinin
House of Commons
Coast of Justice
Bucknill
Treasuy
Imperial Airways amalgamating of services
The British Overseas Airways Bill approves government plans to run Imperial Airways and the British Overseas Airways Corporation to pool resources for overseas routes. The corporation will monopolize the empires air routes between Europe and the Empire, with subsidies up to 1043 and signals a Civil Aviation Development Committee to coordinate new planes for national transport aims.
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Mobile Corporation
Agia- Uo
Europe
Empire
Msditt Unga
Civity Aviation Development Committee
Analat Transport ii
Hand Blown Off Fisherman Face Shark Scare in Wellington
A Wellington fisherman, while casting his net, saw a shark near the shore and, to frighten it away, picked up a stick. In the struggle he damaged his hand, thinking he still held a plovers. The report notes the hazardous encounter and resulting injury.
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Wellington
Fiaharman
Guba Takes Off Coconut Island Flight From Taraway
Guba departed Cocos Island at 20.20 GMT 8:18 pm proceeding on a 172 mile hop across the ocean toward the Chagos Archipelago. A weather report from H.M.S Manchester at Diego Garcia notes Captain Taylor will recommend regular wind observations to reduce wind variability for aircraft.
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Taraway
J. Percival
Guba
MIT
Sydney Imal
Chagos Archipelago
H.M.8
Manchester
Diego Garcia
Paytor
Two More Years of War in China
Tokyo reports the War Office states that another two or three years are needed to suppress the anti Japanese armed resistance in China. The entire nation must be placed on a long range war footing.
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the Times
Tientain
Campau
China
Tokyo
Tuesay
War Office
Pamphret
Roosevelt declares U S will not stand for aggression
President Roosevelt, amid calls for strengthening defenses at West Point, asserts the United States seeks peace but will not tolerate aggression. He cites the danger of undefended nations and stresses courage, restraint, and cooperation as pillars of national security.
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New York
West Point
United States
Roosevelt
Military Academy
German Troops Mass in Slovakia Rise in Tension
Warsaw reports large German troop concentrations in Slovakia amid claims of machine seizure risk and political agitation. The article notes U.S. trade agreements aiding postwar foreign trade recovery and hints at invitations to Germany and Italy for future cooperation, with a focus on wartime alliances.
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Warsaw
Germany
Deblin
Mievakia
United States
America
Italy
I Paar Ees
British policy stance reaffirms Poland assurances in Parliament
British Foreign Secretary Lorijifax defends unaltered policy toward Poland and outlines firm resolve to meet any force with force. He cites Prime Minister words on clear assurances to Poland, urges patience in the Far East, and notes Britain's commitment to rights of British subjects in China while denying troop withdrawals from Shanghai.
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Turing
Far East
Lord Ait
Geneve
Japan
Hritiah
China
Lord Slrbank
Shanghai
Spear
Failing
Departure In Europem Mad Policy
The Foreign Minister declines to address the broader question of Nations Russia and Government choose a course it cannot depart from. A year of foreseen politics demands a firm decision on purposes for which force may be employed. If justice and order cannot be afforded, consequences follow.
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Russia
Giant liner hailed as England's largest ship
A garbled account describes a colossal liner claimed as England's largest, noting builder status under the Tate era and a new vessel with unprecedented dimensions. It references Australian timber and tourist needs, but the text is unclear on exact names, dates, or outcomes.
In Brief Highlights From Global Sports And Notices
In Brief reports Philadelphia Netron wins the national open golf championship defeating Wood 70 to 78 in Philadelphia. A Jerusalem case notes an 18 year old Jewess Rachel Chayam sentenced to imprisonment for bombing. London hosts a cruiserweight title fight between Leo Ha and McAvoy set for July 20 at White City. Bombay coverage notes princes and federation leaders reacting to British products and not abandoning local industry. Sydney honors include Australian New Year decorations for naval officers and officials. Melbourne reports on golf developments and social notes.
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London
Leo Hawill
McAvoy
White City
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