Dismissal Rumors Cloud Litvinov's Soviet Policy Shifts
The report notes M. Litvinov's possible retirement, shifting from collective security to bilateral pacts, amid broader diplomatic moves. It cites the Soviet ambassador, Times correspondent, and London notes on continued talks with Britain and France, with censorship changes and warnings to correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Souritz
M. Bonnet
M. Litvinov
Britain
France
Moscow
Cor
Pirodarivmte Gah
Country Party Unity Efforts Fail
Unity attempts within the Country Party collapsed as resignations from Maners Corser and Fadden grew, and others indicated they would not rejoin. In Parliament, Sir Earle Page rejected claims of a meeting and insisted he was ill, noting the report was a misstatement while the speaker reminded he should not make personal explanations about party proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Party
Earle Pi
Ince
Maners
Corser
Fadden
Meaura
Ranken
Collins
Ube
House of Representatives
Federal Country Party
Sir Farle Page
Sirarle Page
Earle Page
Riaing
Bell
Britain debates conscription bill with Ulster exemption
Moving the second reading in Parliament Prime Minister Chamberlain announced Ulster would be exempt from conscription. Opposition parties debated government shifts, with Eden supporting the bill as necessary for credibility with foreign powers. Lawmakers discussed Britain's guarantees to Poland and potential Soviet actions, while cabinet tensions and potential compromises continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Cormmons
Chamberlanrd
Archibald Inclair
Cau Costa
Hugh O'Neiil
Winter
de Valera
Silier
Anthony Eden
Britain
Poland
Panet Yar
B. Kirkwend
Lab
Clyde
Kona
Daladier warns on colonies stance amid tense Paris talks
In Paris Friday Premier Daladier asserted not to wait in current crisis and reiterated forces backing retention of colonies. He stressed France's position remains firm since March 29 and warned the government aims to preserve territorial claims despite calls for compromise, signaling potential conflict tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Daladier
Non Aggression Poets with Latvia and Estonia Berlin Debate
Germany arranges Berlin talks on Latvia and Estonia as part of a wider Baltic settlement. Britain’s position and future conscription plans dominate a Labour unions conference agenda as officials weigh options.
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Berlin
Latvia
Fatonia
Scandinavia
Baltic
Belgium
Switzerland
Germany
Holland
Greece
Germany presses for Danzig in tense peace talks
Poland refuses to concede Warsaw as denial of German aims. The German leader argues Danzig relies on Poland for trade while demanding guarantees on free city rights. He warns against one sided concessions and insists for peaceful means and honor in seeking a balanced peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Danzig
Poland
Reich
Dansig
Free City
Baltic
Navy Expansion At Cockatoo Docks Delays and Proposals
Fragmentary report indicates immediate naval expansion work at Cockatoo Dockyards with plans to burn and modify facilities, providing full employment for about 2,000 men. Mentions orders for keels and heavy armament and references Australia as a route for war materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvabane
Syere
Oman
Australian engineers boast of air bomb to deter foes
In Brisbane, two young Australian men claim to have perfected an aerial device designed to be remotely controlled, aiming to deter enemies and deliver a precise, unmanned strike. They declined to reveal bomb components but insist the weapon’s value lies in its controllability and targeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Rincere
Defence Department
Ware Ga
Wralee
Vantora
Defence of Australia rejects Labour conscription stance in conference
Debates on compulsory service feature Tasmanian minister and Queensland premier aligned against conscription. Speakers from Victoria and Western Australia defend training and voluntary system, while the motion is defeated amid sharp partisan exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiupation
B.J. Ogilvie
Queensland
Ate
Forgan Smith
Australie
Benagee
J.D. Massa
Vic
G. Twly
W.A
Barothe Ae
Amberram
Open Inquiry Planned Into Avre Annen Air Crashes
An open inquiry will investigate the Avre Annen air crashes though parts of the technical evidence may be heard privately to protect defence secrets. The main proceedings are expected to be public with a later bill to define inquiry scope and establish open inquiry machinery. The present inquiry will proceed without waiting for that measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thora
Gould
Fr Lu
Hungary Readies Temporary Withdrawal of Territorial Claims
Hungarian Foreign Minister M. Conky told both houses that Hungary plans to temporarily renounce claims on Romania and Yugoslavia, aiming to normalise ties with Romania and seek agreement on minority questions with both neighbors. He said Poland and Hungary’s positions remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Shuradny
M. Conky
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Unity Proposals Shaping Lang Labour Attitude
In Sydney on Friday the Labour Party in New South Wales faces unity proposals. The party leader stated that there will be no conference to discuss merging Labour factions. The remarks indicate ongoing tensions within the Lang Labour movement and its leadership.
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Sydney
Fridey
Lab ‘Ode
New South Wales
Labour People
State Valour Party
Mir
Tang
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Chamberlain
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Moncow
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Briel
ADVA
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Smith
Eere
Rentel
Wumupr
Uherel
Estonia
Wiliand
srrosiTio
NDF Trades Unione
Thureday
NAVY
Cockatoo Docks
Kramer
Gland
Australia
Defence OF Australia
Thorn
Stabe
Crofts
A.ct.u
State
Mr. Cromin
E. J. Ogilvie
Tas
Aig
Renee Avtige Oedd
Tae
Magia
Ice
Rei Ai
Open
Hungary
Ad‘vance
Ha Aid
Yugoslavi Ertendahutp
Berge
Sess
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