Japan Maintains Non involvement in European War
Tokyo reports Japanese Foreign Minister Arita rejects stronger ties with Rome Berlin axis and warns against British pressure in the Far East. Arita says wartime policy remains non involvement in Europe and focused on ending the war in China.
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Allies Envoy Rebuked Over Speech In United States
The U S A State Department rebuked British envoy Cromwell for a pro Allies speech likely to strain relations. Secretary Hull urged adherence to diplomatic instructions in the confrontation. In Washington the Allied Purchasing Commission pressed for immediate sale of secret experimental planes amid German production of fast armoured aircraft.
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Germany
Unions Move for Coal Settlement in Australia
Australian unions press Prime Minister Menzies to convene a conference of parties to the coal strike. Officers of the Australian Railways Union and the Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association urge action. If no deal, Menzies would be asked to set terms acceptable to Combined Mining Unions. Victoria's Premier Dunstan to direct Railways Commissioners to run full services.
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Mr. Dunstan
Nigerian Gift for British Fishermen
London reports that the Nigeria War Relief Fund has allotted another gift intended for British fishermen. The brief item notes continued aid from Nigeria amid postwar relief efforts.
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London
Nigeria War Relief Fund
RAID ON SYLT ACCENTUATES RAF RETALIATION MOOD
Interviews with Bult raiders reveal British jubilation at a chance to retaliate. An Irish gunner recalls air attacks with confetti-like shrapnel while pilots note unusual coloured fire anti aircraft bursts. Wing-Commander Bill Biation led the raid over Sylt and Berlin missions, earning honors in prior wars.
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Aenea
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Awards to airmen in London raid recognition
Three airmen receive honors for their roles in the RAAF raid on Suit. Sqn Ldr W N Turner and acting Flight Lt Tl Bennett are reawarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Flt Sgt W L Fletcher is awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.
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German Freighter Hed Pennhem Sunk by Submarine
A British submarine reportedly sank the German freighter Hed pennhem about 1d miles east of Fredrike mT. The captain was rescued by a coastal patrol vessel and the crew of 35 were lost. The report notes Armstrad and World Service involvement in broader coverage.
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Copenhagen
Fredrikemt
Trade routes plan eyed with Britain for Atlantic tonnage
The Maritime Commission weighs an exchange of trade routes with Britain to shift idle ships from the United States under the wartime control act. Britain reportedly has about 126 ships idle in the North Atlantic Far East Australia and New Zealand trades. The aim is to move British tonnage to the Atlantic while the US frees over eighty idle vessels.
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Far East
Australia
New Zealand
Atlantic
Alberta Edmonton Vote Count Shows Tight Social Credit Lead
In Alberta Edmonton Friday the general section results are not final with a second count needed in most constituencies. Social Credit leads with seven elected, independents six, coalition party members running as independents. independents lead in 17 seats, socialists and Labour one each.
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Labour
Wool Tops Exports From Britain Rise Amid Export Push
The Bradford Wool Control is granting facilities for the export of wool tops against existing orders and encouraging nails exports. Yarns prices remain unchanged with moderate business activity noted in Britain.
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London
Bradford Wool Control Io
New French Ministry Formed Under Paul Reynaud
Paris reports a new French cabinet formed by Paul Reynaud with reactions split Paris and Berlin views. The lineup includes Daladier for Defence and War and Chautemps as Vice Premier, with a war cabinet and an Economic Council modeled after Britain. Reynaud says the inner cabinet meets thrice weekly and economic group weekly.
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Berlin
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M- Ioy
M. Rollin
Left Republican
M. Mandel
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M. Queuille
M. Monnet
Lewendent Radical
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M. Chautemps
M. Daladier
M. Lamourex
Economic Council
M. Clemenceau
Luxury Liners Mauretania and Queen Mary Sail From New York
The British liners Mauretania and Queen Mary have sailed for unknown destinations from New York. Mauretania departed Thursday night camouflaged with guns ready, and storage loaded with furniture rugs and pictures. The Queen Mary was seen heading south earlier today as talks in London between Britain and the Netherlands on wartime trade questions reach agreement.
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Silver buying: U.S. imposes restrictions
Washington reports that despite a plea from the Secretary, a Senate committee approved repealing the 1834 Silver Purchase Act authority to buy silver. The action faces expected Senate approval and is seen as limiting China and Mexico punitive power with Morgenthau arguing repeal would curb U.S. exports.
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Treasury
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Gandhi Defies Extremists at Usurges Party Conference
Mahatma Gandhi spoke vigorously on day three of the Usugreas Party Conference in Ramgarh, denouncing civil disobedience conditions and pledging to break the chains of slavery while urging discipline among Congress leaders. The anti-compromise faction led by Subhas Bose failed to win immediate activation and backed a move to begin an All-India struggle on April 6 to withdraw from the war and seek executive independence.
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Narrow Escape at Australian Glass Works Waterloo
William McMillan, 41, of Coogee, was buried under a 25 ton coal fall at Australian Glass Ltd Waterloo. Ambulance staff and about 40 workers freed him after 45 minutes. He received morphine for pain and suffered shock, a possible pelvic fracture, and multiple abrasions.
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Munitions Exports Rise Tenfold in 1839 Reported
Washington reports the Munitions Control Board annual findings show U S sales of aeroplanes and munitions abroad in 1839 were ten times those of 1836 totaling £51,193,000. Purchases span Australia Canada China France Britain Mexico Netherlands East Indies Russia Sweden Turkey and others. Also General Franco announces 1942 International Eucharistic Congress to be held in Seville Spain.
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Rosewood Union Meeting Opens Talks on Coal Strike
The Rosewood branch of the Queensland Colliery Employees' Union expressed opposition to continuing the coal strike and supported a move to discuss settlement forms if invited by the owners. President W. Miller said owners had not yet made overtures, but would discuss any proposals submitted.
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Bribbane
Rosewood
Queensland Colliery Employees’ Union
W. Miller
Lang faction defeated at A L P conference
At the Labour Conference the Lang faction was defeated 159 to 16 over an amendment on standing orders. President J Cranwell urged unity, calling War abhorrent to the Labour movement, as delegates signed pledges disavowing Communist or anti Labour affiliations.
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Lng
Ling
P. Keller
A.L.P
Communist Party
Sydney Show At Royal Show Draws Big Crowd
At the Royal Show in Sydney on Friday events drew 123 682 attendees, below last year’s Good Friday figure of 138 963. Gate takings were reported. a sheaf tossing contest saw world champion Dick Schwerd fall short at 50 feet while Mo Brown won with 45 feet. A plaid parade incident caused a carriage to run free, spooking horses.
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Sydney
Dick Schwerd
South Australia
Mo Brown
Central
German U-boat sinks neutral tonnage and British losses
Germany reports sinks of neutral ships Algier Minsk and Viking with crew and passengers lost or rescued. Algier went down in three minutes after a sudden sinking in the Atlantic. Minsk submarined off Scotland. eleven missing. Nine rescued after 44 hours adrift. Berlin claims 32694 tons sunk in three days. British air attacks on German merchant ships denied by Berlin.
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Minsk
Scotland
Berlin
Britain
West Front Patrols Defeated Near Maginot Line
British patrols engaged and defeated a German patrol beyond the Maginot Line with five Germans killed and one captured. No British casualties were reported. The clash followed a German raid on a British outpost in the same sector. French forces took two batches of prisoners west of the Baar in the last 24 hours.
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Maginot
Baar
Parliament adjourns for Easter in wartime
London reports both Houses adjourned for Easter. Ottawa notes wheat carryover likely under 250 million bushels with ample exports. Washington says US withdraws candidates from Poland but reserves rights. 532 Americans in Poland. Wheat crop seen smallest in 40 years due to drought. UK cost of living up 31 percent since war start. food up 40 percent. Moscow describes Vyborg base as key for Baltic operations. Labour Party expels D N Pritt. Liberal Nationalists chair resigns.
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London
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