Alderney Fortified to Rival Gibraltar for Britain
The Air Ministry plans convert Alderney Island into a second Gibraltar to maintain Britain's Channel dominance. The Alderney State Council approves taking one fifth of the island for fortifications, including agricultural land, with a larger harbour, impregnable defenses, and Royal Fusiliers guarding the works.
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Alderney
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Japanese Counterattack Surrounds Canton and Kadan
Japanese forces claim renewed initiative around Canton aided by reinforcements and threaten nearby districts while asserting success near Kaifeng and Changying-tat. Tokyo reports 2000 Chinese killed of the 159th Division west of Kongfoo and captures rifles and machine guns amid air raids. claims limited Japanese losses.
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Canton
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Kapa
Kaifeng
Changying-tat
Tokyo
Kongfoo
Conscription Debate in The Manchester Guardian Text
A review of De Valera’s conscription claim discusses its acceptance in Britain and among Dominion nationals. Constitutional authority P. B. Keith argues the issue is vital to define that Dominion residents in Britain hold the same obligations, with reciprocal ties to Britons in the Dominions.
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London
Wyiiole
Manchester Guardian
de Walw
United Kingdom
Pyoressa Berriedale Keith
Britein
Britain moves toward world peace with heavy obligations
In London, Sir Kingsley Wed stated the British government has taken a new and momentous course in its international policy. He said the nation accepts heavy obligations and will seek peace through openness rather than confrontation, while preparing for compulsory military training to bolster world order. The speech emphasized democratic sacrifice for world peace and national security, hoping negotiations and alliances can prevail.
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London
Kingsley Wed
Wool for Japan Increased Imports Planned in Tokyo
The Wool Industry Association adopted a plan to expand exports with up to 0,000 bales under the import and export control system. Seven member companies will press the government for permission to import further quantities for export, warehousing to prevent leakage, and consumption within 90 days of import.
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Tokyo
Wool Industry — Association
New Zealand Financial Position Shows Surprise Surplus
A report summarizes the year ending March 34 with a surplus of £800,000. Revenue reached £436,400,000 while expenditure totaled £85,800,000, reflecting a stronger fiscal stance as outlined by the Finance Minister.
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Reichstag Speech Weathered by Allied and Axis Reactions
Paris political circles see Hitler’s denunciation of the German Polish treaty and Danzig references as the sharpest danger. Whitehall notes the speech worsens Europe. Britain’s cabinet to discuss conscription and Palestine policy. Rome warns Poland against straining ties with Italy amid German talks. German aims on Danzig and corridor provoke broader concern. Melbourne urges peace conference while Washington weighs Roosevelt’s response and potential neutrality moves. Berlin’s press notes Roosevelt’s policy shifts, and Rome reports new German military preparations as Mussolini hosts talks.
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American Press Comment on Hitler Speech Sparks Mixed Reactions
New York and Cleveland papers weigh in on Hitler's address, noting it signals Germany's bid for empire and potential for wider war. Critics praise or chastise Roosevelt and approaches to European policy, reflecting a divided American mind on intervention.
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Italian pilots called up for special training
The Italian government announced a nationwide call up of all military pilots from captains downward for a special training program. The order seeks to strengthen air readiness with an anticipated start in the coming days in Rome.
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Soviet fliers forced down on Miscou Island near New York
A Greek-born Soviet pilot mir Konlunaki and navigator Michael Jordeinko, flying from Moscow toward New York via Ireland and Greenland, crash landed on Miscou Island in the Gulf of St Lawrence after running low on fuel. Their plane, with wings sheared, circled six hours seeking position before forced descent, one crew member believed to have broken a rib.
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Carlier
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Military Train Prime Visit Schedule for Queen Mary
The Royal entourage will travel to New York Monday for three days then spend a week in Washington. The itinerary emphasizes official engagements and military training demonstrations aboard the Queen Mary.
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Queen Mary
New York
Washington
Relief Plans for Unemployed From Roosevelt Bill
President Roosevelt asks Congress for 1.7 billion dollars in annual appropriations to fund the Works Progress Administration relief system. He notes that the program mainly supports ammunition production costs in totalitarian nations and argues American relief aims are more effective than government coercion.
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Works Progress Administration
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New Generating Method Found For Valve Component
A historical note mentions a new generating method tied to the object of inception by Clarke now in Hie, referencing the pag of the new valve used in.
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