21 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1939
Page
1
The Acting Secretary of State and President Roosevelt draft a formal note to Germany denouncing the annexation of Czechoslovakia and signaling a coordinated stance with Britain and France to curb Hitler. The note, likely released in Washington and Berlin, may threaten severed diplomatic relations and portray the Nazis as a menace to civilization.
London report outlines rising fears over Hitler's aims as demoralizing diplomacy and a potential arms export shift surface. Senator Pittman proposes amending the Neutrality Act for cash and carry arms sales to belligerents. Debate over denouncing the Anglo German naval treaty surfaces as Britain's stance tightens.
Consul Mr. BH Peacock in Sydney says Czechs will bide time to resist German domination after 300 years of struggle. Refugee camps planned in Gdynia for Czech exiles heading to Britain and America. Britons with permits hide refugees in woods as authorities restrict access.
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons says an emergency Cabinet will meet in Melbourne tomorrow to plan action if a national emergency arises. Parliament may be recalled if needed as Czechoslovakia falls to Germany. Britain will be kept informed. no Parliament meeting before April 20. Premiers’ Conference expected to scrutinize defence policy. Sir Earle Page injured in a motor accident and will miss the Melbourne meeting.
Berlin greets the Fuhrer with huge crowds as Hitler arrives at the Reichstag area amid vehicle processions, gun salutes, and bells. General Goering receives him at the airport. he later appears on a balcony, then retreats as ministers hold urgent talks.
France’s Premier Daladier tells the Senate through Times correspondent that he will not expand the cabinet to resume negotiations. He says the nation is in the last ditch, must stand firm, and that salvation comes before citizens' comfort. The entire Senate session follows his remarks.
Melbourne reports that the new health insurance plan announced by Treasurer Casey is rejected in its current form by the British Medical Association and the Friendly Societies Consultative Council. A joint government report outlines their objections while stressing the need for full details before any cooperation.
British and American consuls request that Nationalists depart Tientsin as Japanese forces take control of key arenas.
State Cabinet considers Commonwealth plans for defence works valued at £12 million, urging extra federal financing to complete urgent harbour and railway projects. NSW seeks support to extend co operation and cover half the cost by year end.
Reuters says Britain discusses Central Europe crisis with Soviet and Balkan governments including Romania and Bulgaria. Prime Minister Chamberlain coordinates with Labour and Cabinet aides as Berlin talks loom and statements in Parliament are planned.
A Soviet note to Germany criticizes the occupation as destabilizing Central Europe. It cites 100000 reinforcements to the Hungarian Ruthenian frontier and warns that German moves threaten general peace and threaten independence of nations. The note accuses Germany of violent invasion and violates rights while reporting troop movements from Budapest toward Prague.
Reports say Ruthenia is annexed with Dr Volosin and cabinet members en route to Belgrade possibly Berlin. Jewish organizations closed and arrests widespread as squares renamed Goering and Hitler. Hungary thanks Mussolini and Ciang for recognition amid occupation tensions. Goering to visit Italy as Reichstag plans loom.
In Sydney at the Central Criminal Court a prosecution alleged an illicit relationship influenced the murder of a husband. Harold The Percy Smith and Matilda Annanot Rewards faced charges of murdering Henry Edwards after a December incident. The Crown's case centered on statements and timeline presented by Mr. McKeane KC.
A brief paragraph notes a notable arrival amid Spain’s conflict, highlighting a welcomed figure from a named nation and marking a tense early moment in the dispute.
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