Neutrality policy debated by Berkley in Senate speech
Democratic Leader Berkley told the Senate the United States foreign policy aims to preserve Western Hemisphere peace and contribute to global peace, arguing the Neutrality Act does not preserve world peace. President Roosevelt echoed this view at a world conference, signaling a potential repeal of the act’s revision.
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United States
Hemisphere
Berkley
Senate
Roosevelt
Communist Rising in Madrid Reported Amid Airborne Clash
London dispatches note continued street fighting between Defence Council loyalists and Communists in Madrid after a reported coup attempt. Conferences say fighting persisted near key ministries as the Government vows severe measures. Other scenes describe refugees at Oran, Bizerta camp plans, and Spain’s political upheaval from Burgos to Madrid.
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Preamier
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France
Bizerta
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Oran
Barcelona
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Barcélona
Toulmusc
Burgos
Juliana Beateiro
Ebro
Azana
Forthin
Negrin
Jose Ferandez Diaz
St. Jean de Lar Bay
Icial Journaln
Alberto Alrecer
Cartagena Revolt Suppressed by Madrid Authorities
London dispatch reports the suppression of the Cartagena revolt. Rebels led by Negrin supporters attempted to seize the arsenal. Army chiefs surrendered in Madrid and were said to have blocked main roads toward Cuenca, delaying munition movements.
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London
Madrid
Cartagens
Negrin
Thhe
Quenca
Dutch Ship Aurora Bombed and Madrid Crisis Deepens
The Dutch ship Aurora reports attack by unknown planes and requests aid while positions near Madrid are seized. Casado orders executions of 60 Communist leaders as Negrin loyalists fear court martial. Franco threatens bold artillery action amid reports five Communist battalions hold out. Paris reports peace talks through Casals and U.S. officials discuss Franco recognition. Devonshire ordered to Gandia to protect British interests as Nationalist activity intensifies.
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Council of Defence
Cotton Industry Vote On Draft Bill Shows Mixed Support
The Board of Trade ballot in cotton producing areas found 65 percent in favour of a draft bill for industry reorganization by output and employment, while Manchester Chamber results favored the bill less. The London exporters’ section opposed the bill as drafted. Oliver Stanley announced the results in the House of Commons and signaled a forthcoming statement.
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House of Commons
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Pacific Defence Conference to Review Wellington Plan
Prime Minister Savane declines to detail Empire Pacific Conference plans, saying defence work continues and information will not be released prematurely. Lyons also silent on the proposed defence talks among Britain Australia and New Zealand experts to discuss Pacific defence and warplane production. Sir Arthur Longmore backs the conference, noting its importance and potential discussions on aircraft and munitions manufacture in New Zealand.
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Savane
Dominion
Nobuly
Suvape
MR. Lyons
Lim
Bydney
New Zealand
Arthur Longmore
Australia
Arthur
Ringlaund
Plane Off Course In Inquiry Of Air Way Incident
Perth reports a Federal Opposition call for an inquiry into a plane that allegedly veered off its course between Perth and Kalgoorlie yesterday. The incident prompted calls for investigation into the air mishap and possible safety lapses.
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Cur
Bungana
Kalgoorlie
Royalty at Wedding in London Brampton Church
The Hon Cecilia Fiones-Lyon, niece of the Queen, wed Kenneth Harrington the son of the late Judge Harrington at Hay Trinity Church Brampton. They had become engaged in 1033, paused due to financial concerns, then renewed after he joined a metal corporation. Cecilia runs a business bureau aiding brides and wedding planning.
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Worblding
Hay Trinity
Brampton
Neice
Cecilia fiones-Lyon
Kenneth
Harrington
Cecilia
Tientsin barricades and guards alarm British French Japanese
In Tientsin, barricades and live wires enclose concessions, turning areas into camps with limited exits guarded by Japanese and Chinese police. Reports note potential plans to disrupt British shipping and roads. Britain and France protest. Japan to reply after discussions. Paoying captured by Japanese claim, heavy casualties cited, yet Chinese guerillas resist. countryside not pacified.
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Tientsin
Herbert
Iuay
Tokyo
Sir Robert Craigie
Tientain
Homa
Paoyvying
Shanghai
Paoying
Grand Goal
Aircraft Production Urged by British Mission for Australia
Sydney report says British Air Mission urges immediate start of aircraft production for the RAAF. They expect Britain to provide financial support and guaranteed orders, with Australia prioritizing domestic needs. Projected output in peacetime up to about 250 planes yearly. wartime plans around 740 to 800 aircraft annually.
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Air Mission
Defence Department
Great Britain
Australia
Eingland
Labour leader Curtin opposes overseas alliances stance
The Federal Opposition leader Curtin declared he opposes Australia becoming entangled in overseas alliances. He argued such pacts could bring unpredictable consequences and strain national resources. He urged Australia to maximize its own defense capacity while provoking no one and noted Labour defence policy would be debated at the ALP Canberra conference on May 1 with ACTU views to be considered.
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Mr. Curtin
Curtin
A.c.tu
Labour
A.L.P
Canberra
Ac.t.u
New Zealand Heat Wave Strains Water and Dairy Output
Wellington reports intensified heat wave causing water shortages and difficulties in meeting domestic demand. Dry spell cuts dairy production, output down about ten percent from the same period last year.
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Wellington
N.2
Dominion
Railway Gauges Conference Calls Unification of Services
In a Legislative Assembly debate Mr J W Shand urged immediate steps to build three railway tracks to test a device called the Booch railway gauge. Minister Richardson noted 126 break of gauge devices were studied in 1918 and said unification would be discussed at a conference with State and Commonwealth transport leaders. the Deputy Leader moved to refer the matter to a Select Committee. The debate was adjourned.
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J. W. Shand
Mr. Richardson
Boock
Baddeley
Select Committee
Butter substitutes debate at Australian Agricultural Council
Sydney report notes upcoming Australian Agricultural Council meeting to discuss butter substitutes. Minister for Agriculture Mr Reid says the Commonwealth cannot act alone and will address the issue from a state perspective after addressing questions raised by Mr Bate and noting remarks by Sir Earle Page.
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Connell
Mr Reid
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Bate
USAP
Bout Cosat
Earle Page
Reid
Australian Agricultural Council
Court Reconsiders Dr Storer £5000 Claim
In Sydney Justice Halse at the Supreme Court today referred the coal case involving Dr R Storer’s £5000 claim to the Full Court for reexamination. The matter arises from a seminar report in Smiths Weekly and centers on costs and liability.
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Halse Atogera
Supreme Court
R. ¥. Storer
Smiths
Schacht to Visit India on Undisclosed Mission
Former Eco Minister Tomica Schacht is headed to India, per Berlin byline of United Press. The purpose of the trip remains unknown.
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Schacht
India
London
Dr. Schacht
Berlin
British United Press
Financial Britain's Budget Deficit Shrinks in Year’s Balance
With 27 days remaining in the financial year the Exchequer shows a deficit of 44,467,503 pounds. Income tax receipts rose to 22,098,000 pounds last week from 17,158,000. revenue totals stand at 834,250,201 pounds versus 790,023,676 a year prior. Death duties lag 12,000,000 short of last year and 18,000,000 below the estimate, while stamp revenue trails. Overall, income tax plus surtax exceed last year by nearly 35,000,000 pounds and customs plus excise by about 3,000,000. Total expenditure amounts to 368,680,625 pounds, with fronting debt at 902,060,000 pounds, up 60,305,000 since year start.
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London
BEER IN CAMP Opposed by Methodist Conference
The Methodist conference decided to protest to the Defence Minister against drinking in military camps and to push for a dry camp policy. Rev. RM Durrant cited the Narrabeen camp system allowing beer sales until 9 pm and feared the impact on youths in the militia. The conference also opposed Sunday trainings and compulsory training.
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Sydney
Methodist
RM Durrant
Narrabeen
Durrant
Woman Falls From Roof in City Accident Inquest
Evidence at an inquest on Mrs Lila May McKensie 27 shows she had sleep walking history since childhood. A passerby saw a woman in a green nightgown on a roof edge at 4 30 a m January 15 she lost balance and screamed then died on the footpath. Coroner recorded accidental death.
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Sydney
Lila May MecKensie
Trade chiefs plan Berlin visit to survey Anglo German talks
In Commons remarks, Oliver Stanley and overseas trade secretary outline visits to Berlin to explore trade problems and competition between industries. The trip focuses on economic ties and survey of general issues, excluding political topics, with Dominion governments to be kept informed of developments.
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London
Board of Trade
Oliver Stanley
Department of Overseas Trade
Berlin
Hudson
House of Commons
Reichs Gruppe Industries
Germany
Develo
National Party Pushes Anti German Campaign in Poland
In the Polish frontier town of Warsaw a vigorous National Party campaign unfolds with large meetings issuing resolutions urging Poland to ally with smaller powers to counter German aggression.
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National Party
Poland
Germany
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