Swatow Blockade Renewed Defies Promises
London dispatches report Japan has reimposed the Swatow blockade and barred two British steamers from loading for Hong Kong. Tokyo officials signal early improvement at Tientsin amid British remonstrances, while Japan detains British ratings and restricts foreign entry as a new wave of pressure unfolds.
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London
Japan
Swatow
Hong Kong
Daily Telegraph
Tokyo
the Times
Tientsin
Robert Craigie
Ningpo
H.M.S
Hangkow
Carndeff
Shanghai
Barricaded Swatow Wharves By Barbed Wire Forces
The Swatow correspondent reports Japanese troops barricaded British wharves with barbed wire as ships discharge cargo and await supplies amid Chinese labour tensions. British and American consuls protested sentries hindering disembarkation while vessels Saudi escorted by naval guards. Thanet and Tilbury remain on standby. HSM Scout departed for Hong Kong.
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United Prean
Kul
Conaula
Conaul
Thanet
Tilsbury
HSM
Scout
Hong Kong
Pact With Russia Probed As London Reports Blurred Lines
Dispatch from London states officials seek clarification on a pact with Russia amid confusion over instructions to the government. Sources indicate the emnlay ate Minister and others await concrete guidance from Moscow as discussions continue.
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London
Emnlay
Chaminion
Mongols Repulse Japanese Troops
Moscow dispatch reports heavy air and ground fighting on the Outer Mongolia Manchukuoan border last month. Mongols retreated at first but Japanese Manchukuoan forces were twice repulsed, leaving 400 dead and many wounded. Mongolians suffered 40 killed and 70 wounded.
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Moscow
France’s Foreign Minister Sees U S Role in Peace
Paris reports Bonnet declares world peace hinges on American stance. He warns that if the United States declares early support for democracy in any conflict, the threat of war would disappear.
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Paris
Bonnet
United States
Tennis Tour Decision on American Pros to Australia
Melbourne Monday report says the Lawn Tennis Association debated bringing American professionals to Australia in February and March next. A final decision hinges on whether arrangements can be funded by a rip over £8,000 and accepted by Australian officials.
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Melbourne
Council of the
Lawn Tennis Association
Australia
Pire
Ie Aha
New York Riot Forces Dispersal at Jehovah’s Witness Meeting
In New York a clash between Father Coughlin supporters and a faction of 18 000 at a Rutherford led Jehovah’s Witnesses gathering ended with combatants ejected. Five hospitalized and two jailed. Coughlin supporters say Rutherford’s Watchtower Society opposes him as he resumes broadcasting and regains public favor.
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New York
Maddigon Re Garden
Rutherford
Father Coughlin
Blockade talk signals new Anglo American naval plan
The New York Daily News reports officials seriously discuss an Anglo American long range naval blockade to curb Japan. Editorials suggest U S and Britain may be forced to act with Hawaii base and Philippines proximity shaping strategy.
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New York
British ships forced to sail away from cargo landing
Report notes British ships compelled to depart abandoning cargo and passengers as captains claim only mails and provisions for foreign residents may be landed.
British Stock Market Slips Amid Far Eastern Tensions
The stock market showed broad weakness with British funds and industrials mostly lower as concerns over the Far East weighed on investor sentiment.
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London
Warnings Ignored Hint at Threats After Cardiff Speech
British papers in London urge Germany and Italy to heed Mr Chamberlain and Lord Halifax after Cardiff warnings. The Times says a sad world awaits if cautions are ignored, while the Daily Telegraph argues bold talk must lead to action. Paris circles align with Chamberlain’s address.
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London
Germany
Italy
Chamberlain
Cardiff
the Times
Lord Halifax
Telph
Dr. Goebbels
England
Avdds
Daily Telegraph
Paris
Mr Chamberlain
Irish Republicans Rally in London Protest
Beating banners demand the release of imprisoned IRA members as 200 Irishmen and some women march past Trafalgar Square. Police guard the crowd after clashes and a Union Jack is burned in Dublin Street. Cardinal Hinsley condemns the bombing outrages and notes excommunication for Catholics who attack church and state. Two British Guards are wounded in County Cork as troops and armoured cars are deployed.
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London
Tte
Irish Republican Army
Trafalgar Square
Sritizh
Wolfs Tone
Eniown
Dublin Street
Cardinal Hinsley
County Cork
Agreement on Naval Plan Reached at Defence Conference
Singapore residents read that the Defence Conference issues an official communique stating agreement on all policy matters and that the conference expects to close today. Admiral Note will sail in the HMS Kent for North China waters.
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Singapore
Defence Conference
H.M.5
Kent
North China Waters
Governor General Gowrie Congratulates Polar Flight Team
His Excellency the Governor General Gowrie sent a message to Captain P. G. Tafe Flying-coat Guba in Africa. He offered sincere congratulations on the success of the experimental flight across the Indian Ocean and praised their courage and skill for opening new imperial communications.
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Gowrie
P. G. Tafe
Guba
Mombasa
Africa
Indian Ocean
Newspaper Writer Tarred and Feathered in Virginia
Count Igor Cassiniri, society columnist, was kidnapped by a group of men in Virginia and tarred and feathered before being hospitalized with bruises. Doctors spent three hours removing tar and feathers. Conia calls for arrest on kidnapping charges.
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Washington
Virginia
Igor Cassiniri
Cassiniri
Conia
Tidreppina
Hitler Rejects Peace Overtures and Vows Axis Unity
Leaders Hitler and Goebbels ridiculed Britain and vowed continued Axis strength. Hitler told Italian ex servicemen that Germany and Italy will march together, oppose democracies, and defeat any peace efforts. He predicted foreign opposition would collapse before Italo German unity.
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London
Herr Hitler
Goebbels
Britain
Germany
Italy
Cologne
Bri
German Ambassador to Moscow for trade treaty talks
Soviet Berlin dispatch reports Count Friedrich von Die henlenberg German Ambassador in Russia will go to Moscow to negotiate a trade treaty. Germany and the Soviet are said to have agreed on principles. A trade mission is expected. individual industrialists are already in Moscow.
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Berlin
Britain
Friedrich von Dieenlenberg
Russia
Moscow
Germany
State Cabinet Minor Reshuffles
Sydney reports minor cabinet reshuffles with Labour and Industry and Social Services moving to be administered by the Social Services Minister A Richardson. Premier Stevens announced the change naming two assistant ministers H Primrose and M Ke Manfred. Stevens will act as Health Minister during Witesimons absence abroad.
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Sydney
Labour and Industry
A. Richardson
Stevens
H. Primrose
M. KE. Manfred M.L.C
Witesimons
Mr. Richardson Sree
Social Services
Freighter Ashore Near Seal Island During WWII
A 5,870 ton Japanese freighter from Yokohama to agg ran aground on Seal Island about 130 miles from Rabaul. Engines intact but No 1 fore peak tank in danger of taking in water. Refloating attempts failed. With no fleet nearby, agents consider sending a tug from Rabaul tomorrow.
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Sydney
Yokohama
Agg
Seal Island
Rabaul
Prospects of Settlement in London Discussed in House
The Prime Minister stated in the House of Commons that discussions between the British and Japanese ambassadors in Tokyo and the Foreign Minister might lead to a settlement. He insisted ill treatment of British nationals must cease and noted Lord Halifax had pressed the Japanese Ambassador strongly on the issue.
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London
Mr. Chamberlain
House of Commons
Tish Ambasador
Tokyo
Halifax
Germany plans Antarctic expedition to claim territories
Germany intends to send an expedition to the Antarctic to establish territorial claims while confirming Australia would object only if sovereignty over its sector was targeted. The move follows Germany's five year old whaling fleet and aims to secure bases for stores and operations amid fat shortages from whale oil.
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Germany
Antarctic
Australia
Air Defences Grow With New Empire Reach
A wartime defender envisions permanent squadrons overseas including general reconnaissance to protect vital trade. He notes rapid advances in aircraft speed and range could revolutionize air defences and says Empire defence unity offers Break hopes for the future.
Government urged to purchase wheat and meat supplies
Ministry for Food in Britain criticises the Government for not stockpiling during the war. It states the position is worse than in 1914 and calls for immediate purchase of Indian wheat along with meat and oil stocks.
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Bir
Britain
Cua Industrial Congress
Nii
Deadlock Persists Over Tientsin Declarations
The Central Government delays in declaring a position on Tientsin keep the Far East situation in suspense. The Foreign Office spokesman says Britain awaits detailed reports from Tientsin before offering formal assurances.
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Tokyo
Tientsin
Britain
Far Eastern
Foreign Office
Spoliceman
Singapore Naval Base Value Tied to Battle Squadron
Earl Beatty argues Singapore’s defense hinges on a strong battle squadron. He warns without cruisers militia, air force, and 76,000 locally trained may falter against a first class power. Britain pledged a squadron. five George V class battleships could help by 1941, depending on America’s stance.
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Earl Beatty
Dailai Telegraph
Singapore
Singapot
North Borneo
New Guinea
Australia
Britain
America
Trade with Japan Basis to Replace 12 Month Agreement
Official announcement outlines terms for future trade with Japan to replace the current 12 month agreement. Japan’s wartime commitments and wool exports have affected permits and quotas, with Australian exports not fully utilized under existing quotas. The forthcoming framework aims to address these constraints and outline new export conditions.
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Japan
Canadian Missionaries Killed by Bombs in China
Reports say Rev A A Carswell and his wife, Canadian missionaries, died in Changteh from Japanese bombing. The incident occurred as the Canadian mission faced attack during the week. Other items note deaths and local mining plant activity amid wartime strain.
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Ottawa
A. A. Carswell
Ching
Changteh
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