Anglo American trade talks spark cautious optimism in 1938 capitals
In London and Washington leaders announce exploratory Anglo American trade talks with negotiations expected to begin early next year and a possible signing by May or June. UK Prime Minister Chamberlain and US Secretary Hull stress a significant political step, while newspapers debate debt relief, imperial preference, and broader global impact.
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Thurday
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Attlee
Washington
Mr. Hull
New York Times
Daily Herald
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Wrorld
Dimou
David
Omawi Dipshmardn
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Wennkin
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Rim
Australia
Australie
Lanion
Manchester Guardian
Bf Commons
Chambelain
Mont
Nobel Prize Awarded To Viscount Cecil For Peace Effort
Exhibition of unclear text notes a Nobel Peace Prize grant to Viscount Cecil for efforts to hasten an end to war. The fragment mentions pressure from Barcelona and possible intervention, with garbled phrases about figures and motives. The readable parts indicate recognition of postwar relief aims and Cecil Ghelwood’s involvement.
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Viscount Cecil
Grariessnak
Barcelona
Pate
Erafice
Cecil of Ghelwood
Stevens Seeks Higher Spending at Loan Council
In Ballina on Friday Premier Mr Stevens criticized the federal policy and urged the Loan Council to move toward more liberal expenditure. He called for a stronger, more enterprising report from the Commonwealth Government and asked Dr to steer the Country Party lawyer toward fiscal easing.
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Ballina
Loss Council
Stevens
Commonwealth
Country Party
Aay
Loan Council
Cape Flyers Delay by Engine Trouble in Transit
Capetown to London journey disrupted by faulty motor during a stop at Broken Hill. Crew and passengers faced a two hour delay for repairs aboard the Cape Flyers. Flying officers Clouston and Chourton continued toward London after the issue. In Cape Town Mire Kirby Green, son of a late estate holder, remarked on departure and financial notes from 1932.
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Chourton
Klum
Kenya
Broken Hill
Anni
Tno
Capetown
Mire Kirby Green
Nnn
Clouston
Cape
Jon On
Johannesburg
Street shooting charge of murder at Sydney Central Court
At Central Court in Sydney, 29 year old Richard Gabriel Telly, described as a house manager, faces murder charges over the death of Clarence Henry John Tronine. He cited fear for his brother after witnessing a violent assault and sought police protection. bail was refused, with subsequent remand.
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Sydney
Central Court
Richeard
Gabriel Telly
Myaneger
Clarence Henry John
Tronine
Sproule
Manchukuo Troops Mutiny Near Mukden Reported
The Tina cites a mutinous Manchurian force near Mukden mutinying against Japanese officers and joining Chinese bands. Reports claim hundreds killed, with about 200 Japanese officers slain and 3000 mutineers fleeing with war material toward bandit country where they linked with Manchurian police.
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London
Japanese Five Miles From Soochow In Wide Breakthrough
Report from Nanking and Shanghai describe Japanese forces nearing Soochow within five miles after a multi-route advance. Chinese positions around Yangtze barriers collapse amid renewed counteroffensive efforts as Chiang Kai-shek moves regiments west of Shanghai to rally defenses. Evacuations and embassy movements hint at growing disarray, while Chinese casualties and ongoing hand to hand fighting persist near Kiangsi and Kiang.
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Liutot Hoan
Huangtu
Nanking
Kanking
Marenal Chiang Kaishek
Changhai
Yangtan
Kianga
Su Ie
Chiang Kabahekix
British War Supplies for China Reach Hongkong Warehouses
The United Press reports British army shipments to China including anti air craft guns rifles ammunition medical supplies and motor trucks poured into Hongkong choking warehouses. Private interests and British Foreign Office reportedly encouraged these transfers to bolster China against Japan. Tokyo cites Foreign Office claims that materiel was trans shipped from Hongkong and Indo China, with some contracts signed before the war.
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Manilla
United Press
Ching
Hongkong
British Foreign Office
Tokyo
Foreign Office
China
Imdo
Arrests in Vancouver Riot Over Japanese Goods Dock Clash
Multiple arrests reported in Vancouver after anti Japanese protests at a dock where a steamer with Japanese cargo was berthed. Police used batons and shields amid stones and rake demonstrations as workers refused to unload to protest. In Sydney, Arthur Rayner Hoff, noted sculptor and art director, died at age 81 after a long career. magistrate remanded demonstrators for a week.
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Vancouver
Japan
Christmans
Sydney
Arthur Rayner
Hoff
Australia
Nattie
Altzira
Ube
Rnlal College
Fie
Hyde Park
Ail
Miss Batten Receives Royal Welcome in London Visit
Miss Jean Batten met King George V and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace after describing her record flights. She spent an hour with King Leopold and later met Princess Elizabeth, noting King Leopold’s charm and surprise at his technical knowledge of aviation. Alan Cobham warned that taking Batten on would risk a riot, and the plan was not pursued.
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Aday
Las Jean Batten
Buckinghas Palace
Leopold
George
Eilaabeth
Ane Laite
Leos
Pold
King George
Holborn Chamber of Commerce
Batten
Alan Gobham
Weir
Alan Cobham
Miss Batten
Immigrant cobbler linked to former anti-Bolshevik general
Immigrant authorities seek to return a cobbler to Asia, claiming he once commanded an armored unit that machinegunned American volunteers in Siberia in 1920. Nicholas Bogarivlets, ex-Carlat officer and major general of anti-Bolshevik forces, arrived in the United States in 1923 and became a citizen in 1967 after a career as a cobbler on Hollywood Boulevard. Recent charges of moral turpitude relate to his relationship with an American nurse during his marriage.
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Aussia
Amsriean Voldlera
Siberia
Nichulis Bogarivlets
Caarlat oMcer
United
Bixton
Hollywood Boulevard
Puanlan
Lord Cecil Urges Sanctions on Japan at Brussels Nine Power Talks
Lord Cecil, visiting America, urged the Brussels Nine Power Conference to press Japan with a preparatory coercive economic act in China. He believed a small group could make sanctions effective and sought the U.S. stance on joining a reorganized League of Nations for economic sanctions. He stressed the mission was not official.
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Umbia University
Brussels
Japan
China
Time
Lord Cecil
América
United States
League of Nations
Hooded Terror in France Sees Massive Arms Cache Raids
In Paris authorities report a sweeping crackdown on the Cagoullards as raids uncover 15,050 grenades, five machine guns and more across two days. Police seize armories in the Bastille area, while 200 light radio stations face scrutiny and emergency guards are ordered to fire on trespassers. A broader “secret revolutionaries” militia links extremists from dissolved leagues, with 440 houses searched as arrests rise.
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Bastille Tres
Surete
France
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M. Dormry
Les Cagoullards
Tobst
Sleven
Franca
Simpson Marriage in New York Ties to Windsor Circle
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor see new front page attention due to the Simpson Raffray wedding in Connecticut after a New York departure. The ceremony drew 12 guests, including Mr Simpson's party. Mr Simpson received 40 and Mrs Raffray 41 in the register. Herman and Mrs Rogers arrived and said they had no link to Windsors plans and lamented canceled arrangements. They stressed the Duke’s interest in housing.
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New York
Mr. Simpson
Mrs. Raffray
Connecticut
Toance
Mr Simpson
Alimony Reduced in Doctor's Divorce Plea
Dr Thomas Natal Bolger faced a divorce action today seeking alimony relief after losing prestige and practice. The Registrar cut alimony to £4 weekly for Mrs Bolger while maintenance and child support remained, with payments set at 12 shillings weekly for the child.
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Sydney
Thomas Natal Bolger
Body
Adverse balance discussed at Mussolini fair in Rome
In Rome a Mussolini led textile fair displayed woolen substitutes and wool coatings priced at 47 a yard in Italy. Officials highlighted self sufficiency amid an adverse trade balance for the six months ending September 30 at 323,000,500. Petrol costs 2 percent. Many workers lay off. Mussolini, after consulting advisers, set aims for 1938 imports and currency policy to curb excess imports.
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Rome
Mussolini
Paseta
Italy
Sig- Dor Mussolini
Ida
Berlin visit warns of optimistic trade talk
In London the Prime Minister and foreign affairs ministers described Lord Halifax’s private visit to Germany as unofficial. They stressed the meeting was not a negotiation and warned against overoptimistic expectations. Swinton condemned hopes the trip would yield results.
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London
House ‘of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Halifax
Germany
Hitler
Lord Swinton
Lord Fax
Lord Halifax Meets Hitler in Berchtesgaden
Report from Berlin says Lord Halifax and Baron von News rath arrived at Berchtesgaden around 9:30 a.m. local time. An official Chancellery contact met them at the station as guards accompanied the party. Halifax rode in Hitler’s private car as the two leaders were greeted in a wintry setting.
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Lord Halifax
Baron von Newsrath
Berchtescaden
Hick
Herr Hiters
Hitler
Nord Hochtax
Borchtese
Hitler lieutenant Alin and Britar Widmann depart for New York
Fragmentary OCR notes report a Hitler lieutenant named Alin and Captain Britar Widmann leaving for New York aboard the Europa. Some details and names appear garbled, with reference to Mr. Roosaven and undisclosed tacit information about the trip.
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Jay
Britar Widmann
New York
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