Italy Germany plan military accord over Spain crisis
Rome reports Signor Mussolini and Baron Von Neurath reaffirm support for General Franco. They reject new European security talks under League of Nations and propose an Italo German pact. Germany would guard Brenner frontier and Italy may back Austrian union.
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Rome
News Chronicle
Signor Mussolini
Baron von Neurath
Franco
League of Nations
Paris
Signor
Mussolini
Germany
Brenner Pass
Italy
Austria
Berlin Mussolini and Von Ribbentrop discuss blocade countermeasures
Berlin reports claim agnor Mussolini and Baron Von Nou ragh conferred on joint Franco German steps to counter British support and to respond to alleged blockade breaking at Bilbao. Berlin papers criticize Britain and reference past German reprisals in South Africa and World War II era, noting claims about Guernica and protest from Germany’s ambassador Eden.
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London
Berlin
Daily
Ted
Agnor Mussolini
Baron von Nouragh
Bilbao
Britain
Beersen Bettung
Ae Area
Brita
Germany
von Ribbentrop
Anthony Eden
Prees
House of Sons
Guernica
Debutantes Presented at Court in Traffic-Sparing Ceremony
Nearly 200 debutantes honored at the coronation court in Teign Palace as traffic was managed to avoid car viewing. King wore scarlet and gold Field Marshal uniform while the Queen donned the Order of the Garter with a pale blue riband and deep golden gown.
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London
Their Majesty's Teign
Pembeke
Order of the Garter
Mussolini Pledged Aid to Overthrow Spanish Government
A sensational document found in Madrid allegedly shows Benito Mussolini three years ago pledging to help overthrow Spain's Republican government and restore monarchy. It claims Mussolini would supply rifles hand grenades machine guns and pesetas and to amplify aid as needed.
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London
Bignor Mussolini
Madrid
Quirinal
Rome
Fee
Antonio Gsicosco
Renejon Netalota
Signor Mussolini
Signor Muscolini
Espana Sinking Attributed to Mine Not Bombing
In a Commons reply, Sir Samuel Hoare stated that evidence from the Admiralty points to the Espana's sinking by a mine rather than a bomb. He cited Knitaley reports showing the Velasco seeking aid before aircraft appeared and that the Espana did not move as aircraft loomed above clouds, with no bomber observed nearby.
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London
House of Commons
Admiralty
Samuel Hoare
Espana
Bomba
Knitaley
Velasco
Commonwealth Rules Out Exchange Rate Change Amid Trade Gain
Commonwealth officials will not consider altering the exchange rate despite a rising overseas trade balance. With a favorable 1936 87 balance exceeding £80,000,000, a London call in deficits loom as overseas commitments are covered. Authorities say the surplus will be used to restore a safe level, and no move to devalue is expected.
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Commonwealth
London
Basque Defences Hold Line as Front Shifts to Bilbao
Reported Basque fortifications near Bilbao include a 20 mile trench system with concrete machine gun nests to block General Mola. Refugees await evacuation of 2300 women while Basque officials accuse German planes of bombing Guernica, supported by witnesses and local clergy.
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Barcelona
Bilbao
Mola
Bermeo
Durango
Jose de Labauria
Guernica
Eumelio de Arronategui
Jesus Maria de Lei
Cape London New Record By H L Brook
H L Brook set a new flying record arriving at Heston from Cape Town after a 4 day 18 minute flight. He beat Mrs Mollison's time by 15 hours 18 minutes and claimed an unofficial England to Cape and return record of 9 days 94 hours. Brook noted African flight was harder due to scarce landmarks and said he would have broken the Cape leg by several hours if the tail wheel had not collapsed.
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London
H. L. Brook
Heston
Cape Town
Brook
Cape
Market Slump Debate Reflects Global Gold Shares Downturn
A parliamentary debate in South Africa, spurred by a London to South Africa market slide, questioned gold shares' collapse. Mr Swart challenged claims of market manipulation as absurd and argued that American demand would not end. The motion was defeated 20 to 0.
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London
South Africa
Swart
America
Commonwealth Loan Subscriptions Near Close
Subscriptions close today with a total expected for the Commonwealth Loan. Yesterdays receipts include £250,000 from a commercial company and two £50,000 payments from Broken Hill South Limited and the Commonwealth Superannuation Board. National Mutual Life Assurance Society added £35,000 today, bringing its total to £200,000. Other bids ranged from £10,000 to £20,000 including £20,000 from Swan Brewery Company Limited and £20,000 from Australian Metropolitan Life Assurance Company Limited, with well over 1,000 smaller applications also received.
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Commonwealth
Broken Hill South Limited
Commonwealth Superannuation Board
National Mutual Life Assurance Society
Swan Brewery Company Limited
Australian Metropolitan Life Assurance Company Limited
Bus Strike Inquiry Opens as Workers Demand Plenary Power
A meeting of Tram and Bus Workers resolved to press for full powers to strike to draw attention to poor conditions. Representatives led by Mr. Ernest Bevin and Transport Minister urged limiting the dispute to Central London busmen. An interim Court of Inquiry report is to be presented to the Minister of Labour tomorrow.
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London
Air
Ernest Bevin
Transport Maintain
Provisional Catalan Government Forms Amid Unrest
In London and Barcelona peaceful outward scene belies ongoing armed bands. A provisional government unites anarchists socialists Catalan leftists and peasants. Anarchists hold a suburb with machine guns. About 100 killed 20 wounded in last night’s fighting. Hospitals crowded with dead and injured.
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London
Barcelona
Anarchists
Socialista
Catalan Leftiate
Peasanta
Catalona
Arms Boom Warning Hits U S Economy
Secretary of Commerce Dr. Roper warned that current arms expansion fuels business activity but cannot last and will trigger recessions without precautions. He cited Australian arms bases in the United States with expenditures around 100,000 dollars on aircraft and spare parts.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Dr. Roper
Conatiota
Saas
Poe
Penta
United States
Empire Congress Opens at Palace of St James London
The Imperial Conference is to be inaugurated at the Palace of St James in London as a coronation year fitting scene with later meetings to be held in government offices. Britain hopes Prime Ministers discuss lowering world tariff barriers to revive international trade.
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London
Wedenday
Associated Press
Palace of St. James
Dominions
Guernica Bombing Claims Challenged by Times Reporter
Special correspondent in Bilbao reports from Guernica that roofs remained intact after the bombing and incendiaries did not devastate all houses. He notes bomb splinters matching German munitions, incendiary bombs dated 18%%, and a church with a hole in the roof where a bomb entered.
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Guernica
the Times
Bilbao
Mola
Fercely
Iran
Chain Stores Keep Sweet Factories Going
Sydney reports Alfred W. Cook factory manager and Cook's Confectionery Company director told the Chain Stores inquiry that sweeter competition has increased output with smaller profit margins. He argued this helps some factories avoid closure and keeps operations running, noting no complaints about treatment or unfair demands from chain stores.
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Sydney
Topaki
Alfred W. Cook
Mr. Cook
Cook's
Cook
New Overseas Air Mail Inauguration Expected January 1
Acting Defence Minister Mr. Thorby announced the new overseas air mail service is anticipated to begin on January 1. He noted the British Government seeks a decision on flying boat base locations in the Australian section and Commonwealth ministers are wary of delays in completing this part of the plan.
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Gunnedah
Defence
Thorby
Canberra Hospital Board proxy crisis prompts MAA disbandment claim
Mrs. P Tillyard urged via cable that the Canberra Medical Association appoint a proxy for her on the Hospital Board. Dr C Finlay said the association had disbanded since its last meeting, leaving outstanding questions about legal power and future board attendance. His remarks followed Tillyard's plan to replace Dr Nott as proxy amid potential leave of absence disputes.
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P. Tillyard
Cable
Canberra Medical Association
C. Finlay
Finlay
Tillyard
Assoe
Dr. Nott
Dr. Finlay
Goulburn
H . Et
Canfa
Bombed Guernica Scene Described by War Correspondent
A correspondent recalls visiting a burned hospital near Guernica where around 40 people died, mostly women, from bomb wounds. He notes Franco's planes burned the town while Basques vow to remember and claims to have been machine gunned in yesterday's bombed villages.
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Franco
Guernica
War Pension Narrative From Narrabri Report
Fragmented report describes a former Country Party member facing a war pension issue. The defense minister mentions a breach and allows the department to proceed with a review. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Narrabri
Country Party
Seema
Davis Cup Team Relax in San Antonio Flight Delay
Australia’s Davis Cup squad rested in San Antonio as medical news from the city reported Dr. James Mixon operating to remove three ribs and the left lung from a patient identified as Mr. Sproule. McGrath is expected to arrive tomorrow for further team plans.
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Australia
James Mixon
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