British Proposals for Peace in Europe
The Council opened the first step of a four power programme drafted by the Locarno Powers excluding Germany Britain France Belgium and Italy with a big world conference to discuss Hitler proposals disarmament and security. The Prime Minister said a full statement would follow in the House of Commons tomorrow. Reuters report on League vote and German reaction notes Britain France Belgium Italy and Argentina voting. Ribbentrop protested the outcome. The process includes a Hague Court reference and a demilitarised zone after negotiations with international policing. Britain and France push motions on treaty sanctity and arbitration. The cabinet approved four power proposals and a white paper will be published tomorrow. London Paris and Berlin cables note cautious optimism and differing interpretations about Rhineland and demilitarised zones.
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Hague Court Only Legal Issues Can Be Decided
Berlin The Times correspondent notes that the Hague Court is viewed as unsuitable for cases mixing politics and psychology with law. Germany might submit if the issue concerns Locarno compliance. Germany would accept a neutral zone only if applied to its side of the frontier and rejects police by foreign troops. Morning papers condemn the Geneva Council vote as hasty and prejudiced.
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German Reaction to Interim Proposals Sparks Unease
Berlin reports show papers deem the Interim proposals unacceptable for denying France Germany equality. Some fear Britain cannot accept them without changes and insist a general conference must wait a long period. Concerns arise that powers might exploit the delay.
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Steel Dispute Eyes Newcastle as Port Kembla Strike Grows
Port Kembla's 2500 steel workers remain on strike and efforts shift to Newcastle to mobilize 6500 more workers. The Newcastle plants run by Broken Hill Proprietary Rylands and Lysaghta may absorb orders, risking a comprehensive stoppage of up to 10000 idle workers as union action intensifies.
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Australian Iron and Steel Works
Port Kembla
Newcastle
Broken Hill Proprietary
Rylands and Lysaghta
Earle Page Calls for Boost in Empire Trade
Dr. Earle Page arriving in London urges renewed Empire trade to aid Australia and sustain international commerce amid European political tensions. He stresses the need for momentum in trade despite ongoing difficulties.
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London
Earle Page
Delay in National Insurance drive sparks House clash
Opposition leader Curtin blasted the government for stalling a national insurance scheme amid findings from Royal Commissions and expert reports. Treasurer Casey defended the probing as essential for a complex, nationwide program, while calls grew for urgent action before elections.
British expert to advise on Australian national insurance
Treasurer Mr Casey told the House of Representatives that the Government is considering inviting a well qualified expert to advise on national insurance schemes. The plan includes obtaining services of a British expert and Beveridge may be invited to Australia to aid national insurance policy. The Cabinet has not yet considered the matter.
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Australia
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America Suffers Master Disaster Flood Dust Storms
New York reports a triple natural disaster with floods threatening a quarter of the nation while dust storms devastate western farmland. Death toll may exceed a thousand with 106 fatalities already. relief workers rush to hold back Potomac flood waters near Washington as sandbag barriers encircle the capital landmarks.
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Hundred Cities Flooded Across Fourteen States
More than 100 cities in 14 states report widespread flooding and crippled services as torrential rains continue through New York and New England. Dams opened and leaking threaten major towns including Vernon Dam near Hartford, with fears of widespread devastation if rain persists. The Ohio Valley remains overwhelmed with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh experiencing the flood’s impact.
Great Dust Storms Ravage Western States
Dust storms sweep Oklahoma Colorado Kansas New Mexico and Texas destroying entire wheat crops. Where dust meets snow mud showers down. Farmers and ranchers who endured last year's storms face further loss of flocks and crops today as the dust continues to menace the plains.
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Texas
Epidemics Threaten Broad Regions After Flood Disaster
In New England damage reaches 100 million dollars with national losses likely higher. Wheeling suffers the day’s worst hit as the Ohio River destroys the business district. About 20,000 of the city’s 70,000 are homeless and 10,000 live on an island, feared dead. Typhoid inoculations are underway as serum arrives.
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Iity
Tragic Fires Follow Pittsburg Flood Food Riots Spread
As Pittsburg waters recede, six people die in a fire in a single home amid broader food riots across New York Pennsylvania Maryland and other states. Binghamton reports 78000 without light gas or water and 230 hospital patients are in grave danger from hunger cold and thirst. In Washington thousands flee to hills as Potomac faces peak. some escape by boat.
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Japanese Rebels Face Tribunals
The Japanese War Office reports it examined 1360 soldiers in the recent Tokio revolt and released 1520 of them, according to a Tokio correspondent for The Times.
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Japanese War Office
Tokio
the Times
Girl tops 100 yards in carnival event
Miss Pat Norton won the 100 yards championship at the Girls' Secondary Schools carnival at Domain Baths in 62 seconds. The time, three-fifths of a second faster than the Australian women’s record, is not recognised as it was not under championship conditions.
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Domain Baths
Pat Norton
Australia
Expert to report on government inquiries in Australia
Mr Beasley asks if Australia can do its own work. Mr Casey replies an effort will be made to obtain the best possible beat results. Casey responds to Mr Curtin who asks if the British expert will report to the Government on Sir Frederick Stewart and the two actuaries reports and when a further report might come.
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Frederick Stewart
Australia
Holloway
England
International Labour Office
Casey
Paddington Station
Page
Auzypeten
Bruce
Menzies
London
Mr. Beasley
Mr. Casey
Wife Sentenced for Blackmail in Vienna Case
Carlotta Tauber, divorced wife of opera star Richard Tauber, found guilty of blackmail. She received a two month prison term suspended for three years on condition of good behavior.
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Carlotta
Richard Tauber
Telopea Park Girls Make New Records
Teloea Park girls set multiple swimming records in Sydney meets. Team members achieved rapid tempos and won several events, with coaches praising improved technique and training focus amid strong competition.
Telopea Park Leads Country Schools At Domain Carnival
Pupils from Telopea Park High School excelled at the 17th annual Girls' Secondary School carnival at Domain Baths. Honor Tillyard set a country 60 yards record, Peggie Filshie broke the 11-year-old 33 yards mark, and Sydney High led with 71 points as Fort Street and Crown Street followed.
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Telopea Park High School
Domain Baths
Telopea Park
Honor Tillyard
FR. Hardwick
M. Hallett
Peggie Filshie
Sydney High School
Fort Street
Crown Street
B. Heffernan
Pat Norton
Gamoa
E. Lucan
H. Morlison
H. Mollison
E. Lucas
J. Waring
B. Martin
Tillyard
B. Filahile
Grasiers Association Chief Defends Trade Views
Mr J F Abbott president of the Grasiers Association of New South Wales rejects being labeled irresponsible in criticizing trade with Japan. He says the group would endure abuse to protect peace in the Pacific and Australia’s and the Empire’s best interests amid recent import protests. He notes Sir Henry Gullett’s slow progress as Trade Minister, highlighting one treaty with a small European country.
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Sir Henry Gullett
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