Britain, China Evacuations Amid Tokyo Raids
Britain reaffirms pledges to Russia as Chungking evacuates the capital Chiang Kai Shek orders evacuation of Chungking with only diplomats and armed guards remaining. Chinese guerillas raid Merodrome and disrupt Japanese air operations while fires sweep Chaintow. Tokyo reports major Chinese divisions routed and continued Japanese offensives near Haikow and along the Han River.
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Chungking
Chiang Kai Shek
Tokyo
Pacific defences Britain co operates eyeing Pacific strength
A naval expert notes Britain and Australia cooperate on Pacific defences. British battleships may be earmarked for service in the Pacific in emergencies. The naval force aims to balance power in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, with Singapore base completion and new battleships strengthening Far East positions.
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Telegraph
Britain
Pacific
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Bywater
Singapore
Sydney
Britain approves timetable for Compulsory Military Training Bill
In London the House of Commons backed the government plan to fast track the Compulsory Military Training Bill with a timetable aimed to secure passage before Whitsun. A 261 to 21 amendment excluded Northern Ireland, while debate touched on Dominion citizens and registration issues. Birmingham Amalgamated Engineering Union opposed conscription with a motion urging members to refuse service, affecting about 1,200 Birmingham members.
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House of Commons
Whitsun R
Britain
Europe
Northern Ireland
Sir Samuel Hoare
United Kingdom
Eire
England
Dominions
P. Agnew
Con
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Birmingham
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Britain Seeks Soviet Aid on Eastern Europe Security
Prime Minister Chamberlain states negotiations with Moscow are near completion and British government would consider Soviet participation. Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax confirms discussions focus on avoiding forced Soviet intervention while Britain and France reserve their own actions.
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M. Stalin
Great Britain
France
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Hellier
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Lord Halifax
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Ruarin
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Tax plans and variegated talks ripple across Europe
The budget in Dublin features hikes including petrol tax up 2d per gallon and a tobacco duty. Britain and France weigh guarantees for Poland and Romania while Moscow media discuss a united front against aggression. Warsaw hosts talks between Beck and Potemkin as Rome notes a French ambassador meeting.
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Rumania
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Dublin
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Warsaw
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M. Potemkin
England
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Royal Tour Aboard Empress of Australia Passes Ice Field
The Empress of Australia sails with Their Majesties aboard, passing a frozen sea as officers and crew greet the royal party. The Queen admires the dinner and speaks with the wattener and chef about the meal while ships from Denmark, Holland, and Greece wave and send greetings.
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Australia
Woolcott Forbes and the political chaos in the Legislative Assembly
A garbled report suggests Woolcott Forbes involved in a turbulent assembly session. Police collaboration with a detective sergeant is noted amid accusations of covert travel and misguided efforts by multiple parties. The fragment hints at political maneuvering and internal friction within the Labour benches.
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Flowey
Bydney
Woolcott Forbes
Demetive-Bergeant
Rye
Peace Overtures Rejected By Italy And Germany
Italo German decision reported that Italy and Germany refused Pope Pius XI appeal for a conference on the Polish German dispute. Vatican diplomats received the reply cautiously, suggesting Hitler does not intend to precipitate a crisis now.
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Germany
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Witler
Italy's Navy Plans Major Expansion For War At Sea
The Naval Under Secretary Admiral Cavagnari told the Chamber that Italy would soon equip a 35,000 ton navy with four 26?7 battlemips, nine heavy and 12 fast cruisers, destroyers and torpedo boats, and over 100 submarines. He said this followed Mussolini's orders and could be accelerated by the international situation.
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Rome
Weidnraday
Naval
Cavagnari
St Pasclete
Italy
Poland Firm as Germans Expelled and Trade Talks Probed
Poland expels 13 Germans from Posnan for disloyalty and rumours while two Polish frontier women are expelled for state crimes. Six Germans receive two months for attempting frontier entry. Government committee urges halting food deliveries to Germany under the trade pact until treaty readjustment, noting Germany’s failure to deliver machinery and a £1,600,000 debt to Poland.
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Gorrkdog
Germany
Poland
Building Inquiry Bricks Cost Reduction Debated
Justice de Barunis reports in parliament on brick prices and potential cuts of about one thousand. Concerns rise over too many brickyards in the metropolitan area and calls to restrict production to efficient yards. Premier Stevens moves to empower a commission to fix brick prices and broaden to regulate other commodities.
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Rydney
Justice de Barunis
Hila Honour
Stevens
Bis'Gomminion
Mma
Mussolini Meets Regent Paul in London Talks
In London Mussolini and the Yugoslav Regent Prince Paul conferred after a one hour discussion with the Yugoslav foreign minister M Marcevitch. Romania is believed to insist on Yugoslav attitude toward the aula.
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London
Mussolini
M. Marcevitch
Prince Paul
Rumania
Tugo-Riegin
Bonnet to Visit England Amid Market Tour
M Bonnet plans a visit to England with a market focus, supported by Amsterdam interests and a public buy request. The trip centers on financial engagement and potential AmnestY in Albadi al.
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M. Bonnet
England
Refugee Settlement Plan Tabled in British Guiana Committee
The British Guiana Metuget Committee tabled in the House of Commons proposes a refugee settlement in British Guiana. It urges immediate start of settlements with 3 000 to 3 009 adults and women to justify the project, noting only limited suitability for large scale urgent resettlement.
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House of Commons
National service questionnaire draws criticism in Jobules
Report notes serious omissions in the draft national service questionnaire. It questions whether the individual faced any prior service or is subject to military service. The former Postmaster-General plans to move next week for the bill reference to a parliamentary committee.
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