Ruthenia Crisis Deepens as Hungarian Troops Advance
Hungarian forces cross Ruthenian frontier and seize towns amid an unresolved ultimatum to Ruthenia's Premier Dr Valesin. Berlin signals acceptance of Ruthenia's incorporation while Czech and German actions escalate tensions. A wave of suicides follows the occupation as Britain consul and Czech broadcaster report on the unrest.
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British Note to Germany Details UK Demands
London reports British Ambassador Air James Henderson visited the German Foreign Office twice. The first inquiry concerned Germany and Czecho Slovakia while the second, ordered by Whitehall, delivered a note outlining British views more plainly than Chamberlain did in Parliament.
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Wholesale Arrests in Prague Spark European Turmoil
London dispatch reports 5000 arrests in Prague as Gadja proclaims a governing committee head. Moravia remains under Dr Hacko while German gains are celebrated. Stock markets react with declines and refugees flood toward Romania amid regional upheaval. Daladier may visit London for talks on European crisis.
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French Minister Attacked Over Czech Incident
The Foreign Minister M. Bonnet defended the Munich Agreement and denied German troops violated borders while noting Germany’s accord with the Czech President Hacha. Opponents urged his resignation, accusing him of capitulation and risking Alsace Lorraine. Bonnet urged France to strengthen ties with Britain and Poland and Russia.
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Soviet Peace Policy Based on Law and Order
Soviet Ambassador Maisky told London that peace or war will be last resort in Anglo Soviet relations. He said England and Russia have not always agreed on methods to secure peace but currently there are no conflicting interests anywhere. The policy favors peace based on law and order, not peace at any price.
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Hitler Accepts Demands to Avert Prague Slaughter
Hitler accepted German demands to prevent bloodshed as Prague faced threat of bombing. Berlin announced Slovakia placed under German protection and Prague occupied with Hradsin Palace used by Hitler. Bohemia and Moravia to become locally autonomous as part of the Reich under a reduced Czech state.
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America to Hasten Revision of Neutrality Act
News from New York reports growing pressure to revise the Neutrality Act in response to European turmoil. Roosevelt aides and lawmakers anticipate a move toward cash and carry munitions with rearmament steps while debates over immigration and racial tensions unfold amid Nazi activity in the United States.
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American fears for Czech loans prompt market tumble
The Czech situation caused broad concern on the stock market with prices dropping sharply. Fears grew that US holdings of Czech obligations totaling 165 million dollars may fail to collect, risking a situation similar to the Austrian debt.
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Chamberlain denounces Germanys Munich breach in Commons
The British Prime Minister warned that Germany has breached the Munich terms by advancing beyond the frontier into neighboring lands. He urged continued pursuit of peace through discussion, while noting the Czechoslovak situation has disintegrated and international confidence shaken. The debate in the Lords and Commons reflected concern over future security and refugee needs.
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