Chinese Staffs Leaving Nanking
The Times correspondent reports China will defend Nanking while moving ministries to Hankow and Teanghua. Kai Shek will lead armed resistance with the capital to be proclaimed at Thungglomne, as military establishments remain to supervise fortifications and field operations amid Japanese advance on the Yellow River.
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London
Nanking
the Times
Chptest
Apokerman
China
Hankow
Ministry For Communications
Teangaha
Thungglomne
Yellow River
Chongd Wadeville
Iet Cross
Warda
Ammeriuana
Gisrayamert
War Journal From Shanghai Front Lines Report Invasion Movements
A desolate dispatch describes Japanese forces advancing toward Soochow and Nanking with significant river and rail moves along the Yellow River corridor. Chinese defenses, reinforcements, and evacuations mix with reports of bridges blown near Penang River and mounting Japanese pressure from north to central plains.
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Shanghai
Weilenday
Comneswon
Yellow Kiver
Auiman
Feld
Three
Tangy
Japan's Bid for Control in International Settlement
Shanghai reports Japan plans drastic government changes in the International Settlement. No formal demands but seeks supervise the Fast Office and Government, appoint advisers to the Municipal Council, and dismiss unsatisfactory staff. Sydney notes imports of Japanese goods and a possible push to buy wool and other markets.
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London
Shanghai
Daily Herald
Japan
Move to Denounce Nine Power Pact
Tokyo report notes that members of the Japanese government urge denouncement of the Nine Power Pact. The text describes high officials seeking to persuade the government to oppose the agreement and references reactions to diplomatic moves involving the Far East and statements attributed to American leaders.
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Nine Power
Tokyo
Chula
Maoarwedt
Air Raid Precautions Move Cleared in Commons Debate
In London the House of Commons approved the second heading of the Government's Air Raid Precautions bill as discussions continued on wartime civil defense measures. The debate reflected wartime urgency and plans for civilian safety against air attacks.
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London
House of Commons Toulay
Joint talks aim at wartime truce progress in Asia and Europe
Vice Admiral Gada arrived and said the purpose of his visit was to confirm a truce between Germany and Japan. He stated that Germany would cooperate in both the western and eastern theaters to preserve world peace and advance civilization.
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Aailan
Gada
Fuepin
Germany
Japan
Hollywood Plot Rumors Shake City Officials
In Hollywood New York Tuesday officials faced rumors of a plotted attack on homes and possible extortion schemes. Unrevealed cases of blackmail circulate as sensational chatter links figures such as Riddie Suntan and Lewin Mayer.
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New York
Hallywood Elsinta
Endh
Riddie Suntan
Lewin Mayer
MCC TO Retain Four Day Tests
London reports indicate the MCC decided to continue the four day Test format. Negotiations may follow on hours of play and related details, with discussions ongoing on the best structure for future matches.
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M.C.C
Non-Intervention Russia Accepts British Plan
In London the Non-Intervention Sub-committee reports the Russian government accepts the plan adopted by the Full Committee, with possible clarifications to come. The Spanish issue and three main points withdrawal of volunteers, belligerent rights, and restoration of preservation are noted, with another meeting planned for next week.
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London
Meisky
Lord Plymouth
Juvenile car thieves strike Waverley Sydney
In Waverley, Sydney, a group of youths aged 19 to 39 allegedly stole cars across the night, with losses near £50,000. Some vehicles were resold or tampered with. several were recovered or abandoned. Police report one boy claimed stealing about one hundred cars. children’s court outcomes were lenient, though a pattern of organization emerged.
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Sydney
aunRe
Waverley
Wien Newely
Font
Shadow food control body announced for Britain
In the Commons the President of the Board of Trade Mr Diver Stanley said Britain will form a shadow organisation to act as a food control committee for each local authority during the Great War era. The plan aims to manage food supply and distribution in emergencies.
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London
Board of Trade
Diver Stanley
Great Britain
Cape Record 45 Hours Flying Time in Cape Town Flight
Flying Officer Clouston and Mrs. Kirby Green arrived in Cape Town at 8.55 pm claiming a record London to Cape time of 45 hours and 4 minutes. They beat Mollison’s London to Cape time by 8 hours 4 minutes and reached Johannesburg in 41 hours 13 minutes. The pair flew the Comet plane with strong weather help, covering Khartoum to Broken Hill in under 12 hours and averaging 196 mph over 7060 miles, with 20,000 spectators cheering in Cape Town. They plan to fly to London in a few days, hoping to break the overall record.
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Cape Town
Clouston
Kirby Green
Here
Mollison
London
Cape
Johannesburg
Wondon
Capetown
Maiuion
Glounton
Campbell Black
Khartoum
Broken Hill
Mick
Capniown
Jenn
Europe
North Africa
Jean Batten
Vimes
Ake
Sven
Kirt Green
Bam
Croydon
H. L. Brooke
Brussels
Oe Tend
Rouklenta
Roacuera
Ible
Darmes
Arly
Lbrde
New Cabinet Leaders To Confer In Sydney On Portfolios
Melbourne dispatch says Prime Minister Lyons and Country Party leader Page will meet in Sydney to settle new Cabinet allocations. Reconstruction due early next week as ministers assemble in Canberra to prepare for Parliament opening. Country Party seeks two more ministers including Attorney General and Interior and Commerce posts. Lyons expected to approve several senior roles.
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Sydney
Mtr. Lyons
Country Party
Ly. Page
Nui
Canberra
Apeech
Anious
Commerce
Interior
Melbourne
Mr. Lyons
Tammania
Landar
Page
Lyone
Ave Country Party
King Leopold Arrives in London at Buckingham Banquet
King Leopold arrived by Belgian motor ship Prince Albert after an escort by Royal Air Force and flotilla. He was greeted at Victoria Station by a large crowd and hosted at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace attended by 180 people including Queen Mary. During the banquet King George spoke of enduring friendship and shared hope for peace between nations. Britain had pledged Belgium’s defense and fulfilled it at once.
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Wondon
Dover Castle
Prince ‘Albert
Channel
Royal Air Force
Dover Harbour
Victerie Station
Buckingham Palace
Mary
George
Leopold
Doalee
Leopold Ula
Britain
Belgium
Third party motor vehicle insurance bill to be introduced
A private member bill by Mr Wadgel of LAP will soon be introduced in the Legislative Assembly to provide for third party motor vehicle insurance. The sponsor says the government has long considered the issue but transport minister Bruxper has indicated obstacles and delays.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Wadgel
LAP
Bruxper
Police Force Debate Sparks Budget Controversy in NSW
In Wednesday proceedings the New South Wales Police Force, ranked near the London police, faced criticism over its budget as members warned that continual petty protests could erode public security. Mr. Mair stressed support for officers who follow regulations and perform duties despite duress, condemning brutal conduct but lamenting rising dissatisfaction within the force.
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Rydney
Hay
New South Wale
Eit Haney
Lontan
Mate Wap
Butler
Mair
Wilkins to Lead Arctic Expedition from Edmonton
A submarine crew led by Herbert Wilkin will sail from Edmonton on Monday to establish an Arctic base. The mission aims to watch for hostiles and locate missing Russian airmen during the voyage to the Arctic waters.
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Edmonton
Herbert Wilkin
Arctic
Watabituh & Aden
Milk Rationing Strikes Brisbane Milksupply
Brisbane faces milk rationing as supply disruptions strain households. Reports say wagons halted by local protests and patrols guard deliveries, with authorities investigating alleged price exploitation of condensed milk and tinned goods. Government officials pledge immediate inquiry amid mounting shortages and near-term impact on May supplies.
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Brisbane
Sity Belinva
Poltes
Meana
Rosd
Hi. M. Laidiaw
Opperman Rides On With Sleep Breaks Ahead
Opperman rides against time as he travels from Tarawtta toward Chil with 260 miles to Sydney. He plans eight hours sleep between Albany and Sydney and hopes to reach Sydney by Friday morning. In the last 34 hours he covered about 244 miles as he weighs continuing the ride to Brisbane.
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Sydney
Opperman
Tarawtta
Tn Prtaning
Chilagai
Tti
Albury
Porman
Hie Rida
Brisbane
Queen Marie's Illness Report From Aucharest
Queen Marie suffers an abrupt internal hemorrhage in Aucharest. Doctors hope she will be able to travel to Vienna next week for treatment. Festive preparations pause as medical staff monitor her condition.
Wreck kills Hesse grand duke party on Skies near Ostend
A five ay crash of a three engine passenger liner bound for London in dense Ostend fog killed seven aboard the Belgian Sabena air liner. Grand Duke George of Hesse and Rhine his wife Princess Cecilie were among the victims along with the couple’s children and other passengers. The wedding of Prince Ludwig of Hesse to Margaret Geddes was to take place in London.
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Sabena Air Linay
Ontend
Hamel
George of Hesse
Prince Ludwig of Hesse
Margaret Geddes
Sir Auckland Gedden
Prince
Eeeene
Georges
Hesse and Rhine
bin Rather
Cecily
Greece
Denmark
Andrew
Duches
Kent
Homse and
Rhine
Witt
Ernest
Eleanore of
Sotnuwn Hohynsalrmand
Louie
Toy Pee Alenandee
Lina Hahn
Murteng
Wrvinerr Greysen
Alice
Queen Victoria
Marchioness
Milford I Haven
Sergius of
Riasia
Prince Ludwig of Hasse
Fimbasay
Margaret Campbell Gendes
Sir Auckland
Leddes
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