22 Mar 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1938
Page
1
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London reports a joint protest by Britain and France to Franco’s Spanish authorities condemning bombing of open towns. France asks the Vatican to join the appeal, hoping the general may heed this call. Barcelona reports denial of settlement rumors as Madrid assembles more aircraft.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain will set out Britain’s foreign policy stance in the House of Commons. The plan weighs non alignment with France versus German expansion, the impact on the League Covenant, and Britain's defence commitments. Italy and Britain reportedly favor collaboration to ease European tensions.
Barcelona reports identify a new and powerful German bomb type blamed for extensive damage. Loyalist forces halt rebel advances along the coast with machine guns and tanks, while civilians suffer malnutrition and casualties rise from bombardments in Tarragona Reus Sagunto and nearby towns.
Critics including H Morri son and P J Noel Baker urge resignation of Chamberlain guiding Britain toward central European commitments. A Trafalgar Square protest draws thirty thousand to denounce Barcelona bombing and arms embargo through the government.
Vienna reports another wave of anti Jewish crackdowns with thousands in camps. Officials demand German blood proofs by April 10, and teachers expelled amid a broader purge. High treason charges target anti Nazis while schools reopen with Jewish children barred, and slum clearance funded after Dollfuss murder.
Clouston and Ricketts beat the New Zealand to Australia record by completing the voyage in eight hours 27 minutes despite a 50 mile per hour head wind. They landed near Mascot just before 4 p.m. after leaving Blenheim at 7.80 a.m. Sydney time.
The article asserts Hitler ordered the invasion of Austria at midnight on March 10 or 19 or 20 hours before Germany admitted the action. It cites Lt General Gurdiru and German officials, noting a large mobilization to secure the plebiscite, with counts near 100000 troops arriving to guarantee votes.
Berlin dispatch says Hitler appoints Wilhelm PeGEa as Reich Commissar for Austria guiding economic policy and wielding real authority while Arthur Seyss Inquart is to serve as a saboteur in the administration.
Sir Earle Page announced a model plan for nursery schools at Meebourne on Monday. The statement outlines new early education initiatives and government support for child development programs.
Valentins Bmegirevskaya a 20 year old secretary at the Moscow office of the New York Times has been arrested in a series of arrests targeting Russian employees of the American embassy according to Moscow reports.
Police traced a large quantity of leaflets in the Patriotic Front office at Grab marked for a plebiscite support. Envelopes held duplicate ballots suggestive of forged ballots. The German press condemns the attempted betrayal of a terrorist regime through forgery.
The Times economic correspondent surveys the Austria Germany union and Notes that new treaties and a transfer agreement will be needed with lenders including Britain. Britain guaranteed 14 million pounds in Austrian bonds at 500 thousand pounds interest annually as British investors manage these obligations.
A large mob of youths attacked a smaller party in a park last night. Pieces of piping bricks and other improvised weapons were used. Residents reported several injuries and medical aid was sought. The clash was described as the culmination of a long standing grievance.
The Brazilian president dissolves the Fascist organization and closes Nazi related headquarters amid a German population stronghold in Beuthem Grarii. The government says the situation is under control.
General Lin Jen, a top Chinese commander in the region, coordinates a stubborn defense as Japanese forces press toward the Tsinpu Railway. The Chinese launch flanking operations and shout bitter resistance to slow the advance.
Banking legislation to be introduced into the Federal Parliament was practically finalised at a Cabinet meeting. It includes setting up a mortgage bank. The Federal Treasurer said the government would not provide for workers who fall into financial embarrassment, and private institutions would undertake this function in three states.
The Daily Mall gossip writer bets Hutton and Ratcliffe form opening pair with fast bowler Hard star to support Hutton against Austral. Circles expect this pairing to edge McCormick and McCormick’s arm, but a clash with Eng might alter plans.
In Sydney on Monday the campaign centers on a candidate allied with the Labor Party opposing Langmen. Mr J rem predicts success as the Labor leader, Graves, claims strong rural support where anti government sentiment is noted. The Chief Chaffey is forecast to lose Tamworth, with Labor also expected to win several counties including Abury Mamoi Castlereagh Murrumbidgee and Ashburnham.
Lithuanians consider cabinet resignations as Poland and Germany pressure loom. Polish troops mass along the frontier and German troops arrive at Tilsit. Lithuania reports surrender under pressure and failure of Russia to aid. Diplomats see improved Polish aims with Lithuania’s acceptance. Warsaw crowds press for annexation and mobilization. Police disperse demonstrations as Vilnius remains contested.
A group of alleged spies in France linked to a network in Paris included Jean Bastide a leatherworker arrested last December for selling defence plans abroad. Others named were Marcel Oustric Jean Lasare and A Otto Wundt tied to coastal battery photographs and espionage activities near Montepelier La Rochelle and Rivetta.
The general staff weighs methods to strengthen communications between France and its North African colonies if Italy and Germany occupy the Spanish Mediterranean coast, reflecting strategic concerns after Spain’s border events.
Mr McEwen, minister for the temper, told the National Club that undefended areas would be taken by foreign powers. Australia should not trap vast areas for production and population and should prove this to the world. He warned the cost must not deter industrial growth in the North and rejected viewing the North only for fishing.
Norma Woods, 25, a domestic, was charged at Paddington Court with murdering Martin Finlay after an alleged razor attack. Police described a history of living together. Finlay lay seriously wounded in hospital. Prosecutors say Woods and Finlay were involved in a domestic dispute at Rosebery on 8.
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