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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
1
The Pennsylvanian primary results signal a blow to the New Deal and give new hope to Republicans. A Washington correspondent notes the outcome as a significant political development, potentially affecting national coalition efforts and future elections.
After a three week lull in the Spanish Civil War insurgents press a renewed advance between Teruel and the sea. They claim to occupy about 60 square miles of new territory amid ongoing fighting.
In Sydney a mass meeting of about 300,000 union delegates at Trades Hall challenged the Commonwealth Government to impeme the clause of the Transport Act affecting the Sydney waterside. The meeting warned that the wall done would trigger immediate action by water front workers and transport groups. Public meetings will be held to arrange committees of protest.
A blast in Coles store late in the day caused panic as shoppers rushed toward exits. One man smiled near a counter, while others fled amid smoke and a cloud of dust. Cash register theft reports followed as authorities investigated the chaotic scene.
The article reports Mussolini angrily accusing France over Spain and Franco’s inaction, with Italy possibly sending reinforcements to Spain. It notes Britain and France facing strain in the Anglo Italian collaboration, fears of a wedge between Britain and France, and Mussolini denouncing the American refusal of non intervention.
Budeten German deputy Kundts said the Sudeten German Party would reject the proposed minority statute. He noted no official copy had been received and claimed the measure falls short of five percent of their demands for local self government and local police powers.
In windy damp conditions at Northampton the Australian innings saw Bradman out for two and Brown steady the chase with 79. Badcock and McCabe also contributed while Chipperfield and Waite added late support as the innings folded with 408 declared.
Washington reports Dr Ignate Greibel once a Nazi organizer fled the United States before a grand jury hearing. Federal agents say he sailed to Germany aboard the Bremen or via Cherbourg contact with French authorities failed. Police found no passport and suspect he had ample funds to depart on short notice.
Japanese claim to have taken most of Hsuchow with only the southern section remaining. They entered at 0 a.m after Chinese strong point Changchuang fell, trapping 100000 to 150000 provincials. Chinese counterattacks and urban destruction followed as fires raged and buildings fell. The text notes American concerns over Americans stranded and blocked from leaving Chinese cities.
The Commonwealth Government announced in Parliament an immediate embargo on iron ore exports from Australia to conserve supplies. It rejected a licensing system for controlled exports and will pay compensation for prior development expenditures. A detailed geological survey is planned to reassess ore resources and potential reimbursement.
The report by Dr Woulnough for the Abe Cola FEMRE Geological Adviser outlines two main ore groups in Australis Tron Knob in South Australia and Famp Bound in Western Australia. It notes Tron Knob tonnage between 120 and 200 million, warns of rising manganese content with depth, and urges dilution with hematite to keep smelting viable while stressing future ore conservation and the need for a white survey of supply sources.
Early returns show the Government party leading in the South African election with a significant margin. The Dominion Party and other groups trail as the United Party reflects government strength while party leaders like Colonel Hallard and W. Coulter are noted figures.
The Acting Minister for Customs told Parliament that since January 85,206 tons of iron ore had been shipped to Japan from Rauch Australia by Brockan Bill Ply Co.
The brief cites disputed elections involving Turner and CAF candidate with other local race notes. It reports Ottawa loan oversubscription, New Zealand timber and Auckland stakes, Sydney legacy inquiry, and a finance minister’s statements on tax and import quotas. It mentions planned July territorial tour, Northern Territory plan, and a national fitness campaign funding of £2,000,000.
The Australian squad faces delays as key players including Sarna and Walker nurse injuries. McCormick hoped fit by July end for a potential return, while Rothweiler is picked to relieve Waller. Bradman sent to Northampton with Fingington and Jett, affecting Lords and Northampton plans.
Four days overdue, the Count von Lackner's yacht is reported arriving off Sydney. The vessel heads for the Kirribilli precinct near the Yueh Club, with tug assistance expected to moor the craft in Sydney Harbour.
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