War Debt Instalments Lead Nations to Token Payments
Washington reports total token payments on war debts amounting to 1,154,592 dollars from Britain Italy and Finland. Italy Finland Latvia and other nations contributed modest sums while several countries offered more but received no responses. Borah condemned delegates over the London Conference debt handling as the conference appeared to break down.
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Washington
State Department
Britain
Italy
Finland
Latvia
Debt Mission in London Signals Unclear Path Ahead
Report from London notes uncertainty in the debt mission led by Neville Gumberlain. Debtor nations press US criticism without a concrete program for addressing global economic problems, while Britain seems unable to advance a meaningful settlement on money questions.
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United States
Britain
Debt jeopardizes conference unity and prosperity
A speaker warned that hostile nations risk turning the debt issue into a complete disaster, potentially wrecking the conference and bringing misery and loss to all involved.
Woman Burns in Kerosene Fire in Sydney Yard
Mim Lillian Townsend 22 of Ltd- was badly burned when kerosene spilled as she tended rubiab in the yard. Baby kicked kerosene from her hand igniting her clothing. Great flames rose. her husband helped extinguish with a blanket. Townsend was hospitalized in critical condition. her 16 month old baby was apparently unharmed.
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Mim
Lillian Townsend
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Townsend
Wis
Congress flag refused in Calcutta shows police action
Chief Magistrate Binhe at Calcutta rejected an application for notice restraining the corporation from displaying a flag for a week. He warned police to prevent disturbances and take legal action if necessary after a death incident connected to the flag display.
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Finland Pays Full Instalment to Helingsfors Thurador
Finland settles the agreed instalment of £20,000 in full with Helingsfors Thurador. The payment completes the outstanding balance and closes the current financial obligation between the parties.
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Finland
Helingsfors
Thurador
Czechoslovakia and Latvia Offer Small Payments to America
Prague reports Czechoslovakia plans to offer America 10 percent while Latvia follows Britain's lead with a 5 percent token payment. Both moves reflect wartime financial aid attempts and limited commitments.
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Cxacho
Slovakia
America
Latvia
Britain
Yellow Fever Warning From Health Chief In League Meeting
Commonwealth Director General of Health Dr Cumpston told the advisory council of the Eastern Bureau of the League of Nations in Singapore that yellow fever could spread to Asia and Australia, though no immediate danger was seen. He said Australia already pays more per capita to the League than most nations and saw no justification for extra Commonwealth contributions.
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Commonwealth
Cumpston
Marr
Eatern Bureau
League of Nations
Singapore
Asia
Australia
Navy plans 32 ships in three years under new program
Secretary for State announces a 258 million naval building drive. The plan aims to launch 22 new ships in three years, including 20 destroyers, two aircraft carriers, four 10,000 ton cruisers, and two gunboats for Chinese waters, with 46 percent of spending on labor.
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Washington
Mr. Swanson
Roosevelt
Ewanson
Fastest airliner in Britain tested for mail service
Britain's fastest mail carrier, a twin engined Boulton and Paul built for the Air Ministry, was demonstrated at Norwich. It is designed for empire flights and can fly 1,000 miles non stop at 150 mph to 200 mph, with mail storage for 1,000 lb and no landing required for en route pickups. A test flight to Australia is contemplated.
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Britain
Boulton and Paul
Air Ministry
Norwich
Empire * Tost
Australia
Capetown
Darwin Io
Ulm to Fly World Round Monoplane Named Faith in Australia
The monoplane carrying Mr. C. T. F. Ulm and party was christened Faith in Australia by Premier Stevens. Plans are to fly to England next week from Richmond with a possible eight day crossing if weather allows.
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C. T. F. Ulm
Australia
Stevens
Mr. Ulm
Mucceas
Ricchmond
England
Royal Aero Club Sets Views on London to Melbourne Air Race
The Royal Aero Club technical and racing committees met Air Commodore Williams and Australian Air Force reps to discuss the London Melbourne air pace. The club formed a sub committee to handle the race and will send its views to the Melbourne committee. The Ministry will favor civil organization for most arrangements while cooperating. Manager J M says they will participate.
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Royal Aero Club
Williama
Melbourne
Air Ministry
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Maltese Criminal Sentenced Five Years and Deportation Sought
Joseph Carabott, 26, a Maltese bottle dealer, was jailed five years for grievous bodily harm to Lawrence Bishop of Barry Hill. He allegedly cut Bishop’s ear near the hand, leaving it attached by a thin skin. Police report multiple Maltese court convictions. Acting Judge Neild urged deportation after sentence.
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Joseph Carabott
Lawrence Bishop
Barry Hille
Carabott
Bishop
Neild
Currency Stabilisation Talks Seen Near Agreement
A report suggests currency stabilisation talks have reached an early accord. The plan reportedly covers a period of three months, though some sources deem the timing speculative.
U S Denies Currency Stabilisation agreement
Secretary to the Treasury Mr Woodin said the United States government had not agreed to any currency stabilisation and that London discussions were exploratory only. Any agreement would be made in Washington, not elsewhere.
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Washington
the Treasury
Mr. Woodin
United States
London
Slump Hits New York Markets After Currency Rumor
Reports of a London currency jaw agreement spurred a drastic stock market decline in New York. Commodities fell sharply as five million shares traded, half in the final hour, with the sterling sliding to four dollars after statements by Treasury Secretary Weedin.
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New York
London
Trade Agreement Sought With Britain
The Japanese Economic Federation telegraphed the British business bodies that it seeks an adequate trade agreement with Britain to adjust international competition. Britain warns that a retaliatory tariff would harm industrial interests and hopes for a constructive exchange of views to restore harmony.
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Independent
Indian Action
Anarchy Rife in Spain as Arrests Surge in Barcelona
In Barcelona on Thursday anarchists are being arrested at about 200 daily while crime rises. Bomb explosions hit two factories and a fierce clash between police and strikers in the city centre left hundreds involved.
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Barcelona
Trade Offices Abroad Closed By Commerce
The Department of Commerce announced the closing of 21 foreign offices established to gather trade information for American businesses. This action affects overseas information services and may impact access to market data for U S firms.
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Washington
Ment of Commerce
Imperial Airways Liner Astrae Reaches Koepang
The Imperial Airways liner Astrae, en route to Australia, arrived at Koepang this afternoon at 4.16. The event was noted in Ratavia Friday.
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Koepang
Ratavia
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Australia
NO LIMITATION Of Wheat Production
Mr Trethowan MLC argued that restricting wheat production in Australia is impractical due to seasonal conditions and the fallow land system. He noted NSW growers oppose any area restriction, asserting yield could still rise even with reduced planting, and drought would reverse any gains.
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Australia
Trethowan
M.L.C
New South
Mr. Trethowan
Wheat restriction stance firm at Commonwealth level
The Commonwealth Government remains opposed to wheat acreage restrictions despite fresh arguments at the London Conference. Minister Fred H. Stewart said Australia would not commit to restraining output without broad state cooperation, which appears unlikely. Professor Wagham of Melbourne University doubts a workable method to restrict Australia's wheat production.
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Commonwealth
Fred. H. Stewart
Bruce
Wagham
Melbourne University
Australia
World Conference ends with brisk debate as nations clash
The World Economic Conference closes its final debate with brisk exchanges. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald hails the proceedings as the most businesslike yet. Delegates from Ireland, New Zealand, Italy, Austria and Germany advocate diverse reforms to monetary order and international exchange.
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Ramsay MacDonald
Geneva
Kennington
Irish Free State Deletate
O'Connelly
Bank For International Settlementa
New Zealand
Forbes
Cox
United States
Monetary Commission
Com
M. Bonnet
Signor Jung
Italy
Kjenbock
Austria
M. Georges Bonnet
Rence
Colin
Holland
Herr Kraggmann
Germany
Don Lebreton
M. Litrinoffs
Global commissions begin work amid currency stabilisation talks
London reports the Monetary and Economic Commissions holding brief meetings on stabilising dollar sterling and franc. Sub committees were formed to handle production and marketing of wheat and other raw goods, with officials from Australia and Britain named as delegates. Governor Cox urged patience and steady effort to navigate persistent world disorder.
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Monetary Committee
Board of Trade
Runciman
Bruce
New
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Neville Chamberlain
Lord Hailsham
Australia
Sheshan
McDougall
Cox
Finance Commission
Rise in Silver Believed Misleading Investors
The Daily Telegraph argues that gains in silver producing shares rest on a mistaken belief a new era for silver has begun. The Indian Government plans to transfer silver to the United States for debt payments, not replace it, so Britain gains little and U S coinage demand remains key.
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London
Thuradary
Daily Telegraph
Britain
United States of America
Allver
United States
Sharks Spook Bondi Bathers In Shallow Surf
A shark swam inside the second wave line in less than three feet of water at Bondi drawing a group of winter bathers from the sea. It hovered about four to five yards from the bathers after two young men briefly swam toward it. The shark stayed near the shore for roughly 16 to 20 minutes.
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Sydney
Bondi
Smuts Mediating Irish Dispute Reported
The Daily Telegraph says South African delegate Mr Smuts is engaging Irish Free State and British leaders to resume formal talks on the Anglo Irish dispute. It notes doubt over Mr de Valeras willingness to negotiate at present.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Smuts
de Valera
Nazi Round Up in Vienna Arrests 1142 Leaders
The Vienna authorities report 1,142 Nazi leaders detained including 287 state officials 36 gendarmerie officers 61 railway officials 61 mayors 37 lawyers and seven judges. Police mingled with crowds for Corpus Christi amid saboteur fears and officers wore imperial uniforms. A Neat terror sabotage action damaged the telephone network severing lines to neighboring countries and wrecking 34 call boxes.
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London
Vienna
Daily Telegraph
Nea
Austria
Germany to Observe Day of Mourning Over Versailles Treaty
The Bariin correspondent reports Germany will mark June 24 as a day of mourning after the Jutland anniversary. The government ordered half mast flags and teachers will explain the treaty’s meaning to students. Evening meetings will be held nationwide.
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Bariin
the Times
Jutland
Germany
German Explanation of Embassy Arrest in Berlin
Berlin reports that Goebbels defends Wasserbaeh expulsion as necessary after Austria violated Habicht’s extraterritorial rights during talks. Germany plans no mediation, viewing the conflict as Dollfuss versus the Nazis, not Germany versus Austria.
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Herr Goebbels
Wasserbaeh
Austria
Arbitration Court on Transcontinental railway wage adjust
The Full Bench of the Federal Arbitration Court urged a simple system to adjust base pay to changes in the cost of living for Transcontinental Railway employees. It considered a less complicated method but feared confusion if adopted now, noting stability in industry may call for a different system later.
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Melbourne
Federal Arbitration Court
Man loses hand in premature blast on Main Roads works
A man identified as Alfred Green, 40, of Mt. Vieotert, had his hand blown off today when a blast for the Main Roads Board works at South Bowen failed to detonate properly. Officials attributed the accident to a premature explosive charge.
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