Morrow Castle Disaster Off Jersey Coast Claims Many
A massive fire on the Ward liner Morrow Castle during a storm off the New Jersey coast left hundreds dead or missing. At least 186 bodies were reported in makeshift morgues as 343 passengers and crew were rescued and about 225 unaccounted for. Lifeboats reached Spring Lake and nearby shores while rescue ships and fishermen aided. The ship, 12 520 tons, built in 1980, carried 313 passengers and 240 crew on an eight day Havana cruise.
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Ship Captain Died Before Disaster On Night of Fire
The ship's captain, Robert H Willmott, died of apparent indigestion three hours before a fatal blaze. Survivors recount chaotic scenes on deck and in cabins as lifeboats launched with heavy losses. Passengers endured ferocious seas and plummeting weather while many relatives mourned aboard and at shore.
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Chaos on Jersey Coast After Storm Toll Rises
Survivors struggle to locate relatives as the Jersey coast scene becomes a jumble of wrecked cars ambulances and fire units. Hospitals and rescue posts fill with injured while police cordon beaches and towns. chaotic scenes unfold as authorities work to account for missing and aid the displaced.
Life Aboard H M S Sussex Deck Scenes and Sport
From the Australian Prem Association special on board Suncex the voyage reveals life aboard the warship with vivid scenes. The Duke of New Gloucester tours the bridge with Captain Bonham Carter as night navigation details are studied and the ship sails past Bonifacio and Messina. On deck tennis and deck cricket showcase royal adaptability and skill before a crowded gallery.
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Messina
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Mediation Move in American Textile Strike Sparks Brief Hope
Washington reports a special board mediation attempt to end the nationwide textile strike with preliminary hearings held. Violence subsided in the north and south as pickets stayed active and small clashes occurred near mills. A shipwreck incident near Havana sparked sabotage rumors denied by officials in Washington.
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Milla
Germany waits for prewar colonies return plan in doubt
A garbled wartime style report cites Hert Hean, a minister, as saying Germany will wait for Abe Powera decision on restoring colonies. An Engleman ally calls colonies a luxury now for raw materials and exports, while the foreign political climate blocks restoration. Hert Hitler speech to 36,000 women claims German women are equal or superior.
Italian Reproof to German People Parade at Nazi Rally
Fragmentary OCR depicts an Italian reproach to Germans praising National Socialism and leader Hitler. It references a speech to about 60 000 Nazi youths urging obedience and a claim of restoring Germans to their proper sphere. The text is garbled with possible names and phrases.
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Hitler Ilso
NEW THEATRE TO BE BUILT AT CITY
Arrangements finalised by Capitol Canberra Picture Theatre Ltd for a second Canberra city theatre next year. Plans and a model by Malcolm J. Moir B Arch show a Mort Street site near the YWCA, with modern design and prominent architecture. The project aims to place Canberra at the forefront of theatre design and service.
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Royal couple on way to Paris and London
London Saturday reports Prince George and Princess Marina of Greece leaving Bled for Yugoslavia amid village farewell with roses. They head to Munich for a few days with Princess Elizabeth, then to Paris before Prince George flies to London. Marina expresses happiness to villagers.
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Prince George
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Greece
Bled
Yugosisyla
Marina
Maley
Paris
Paul
United States Relies on War Patents to Boost Abroad Sales
Washington dispatch reports that circa 1928 US policy shifted War Department patents to private munition makers to spur foreign sales. Driggs Ordnance Co testified letters offered secret patents for 6 inch and 105 millimeter anti aircraft guns to nations willing to buy in quantity. Government improvements cost over 3 million dollars to perfect, with few weapons purchased for own use.
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New York
Abrogation of Naval Treaty Moves Forward in Japan
The Japanese Cabinet plans to abrogate the Washington Naval Treaty before December 31 subject to Privy Council confirmation. Foreign Minister Hirota will fix a date. Cabinet ministers pressed the defense minister on policy scope including armament limits and potential exclusions. Nine delegates named for a preliminary conference in London.
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Bradman and McCabe reach 2000 runs on tour
Bradman and McCabe both pass 2000 runs for the tour as Australia, 442 for five at lunch, push past Leveson Grover's XI. Bradman scores 132 in 90 minutes before lunch, while McCabe adds 123 not out with a 100 partnership with Ponsford.
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Janen
Farnay Bradman
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McCabs
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Wickcata
American Gift Offer to Wilkins London Fashion Scheme
Owing to a Jewish boycott of German trade, London trade shifts drive a new fur market push. A London society projects a 1 million dollar yearly display and auction linked to Prime Hubert Willing, with Hudson Bay Company offices and South Africa to Australia links. Furs, including dyed flowers, are crafted into items like revolver-inspired pieces. Russian ermine values cited, and world turnover noted at £13,000,000.
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Wellington
Leipzig
Sir Hubert Willing
General Strike Declared in Madrid Amid Riots
A lightning general strike paralyses Madrid as bread and essentials run short. Three killed and seven wounded in rioting. Police deploy machine guns at key points to guard factories and utilities amid the unrest.
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Madrid
Anglo Irish agreement probable probe into arms sale
An interview in a British paper discusses a possible Anglo Irish agreement tied to an arms sale. It notes King George V allegedly intervened with British dealers to assist a Polish government order for anti aircraft guns, and Driggs Ordnance Company records are cited in a dispute over the claim.
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George V
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Vitamin discovery dedicated to science report
Dr W N Haworth, professor at Birmingham University, announced a vitamin breakthrough. He and colleagues claimed a new form of vitamin O or bair id was discovered and could be manufactured cheaply at a few pence per ounce. The process was patented and transferred to the British Government Department of Science and Invention and the Pembroke.
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W. N. Haworth
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Pemarch
Busy Docks Record Shipping at Southampton
The port of Southampton is crowded with liners arriving and departing for holiday cruises. The Empress of Britain arrived last evening and leaves on Saturday after quick revictualling and cleaning. The Astoria and the Stratheden are among ships scheduled to spend about 36 hours in port.
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Ahi
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Cait Fataalng Hotompalsers
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Canada
Britain
Antarctic meteorological network proposed with twelve stations
The article discusses expanding weather observations by adding Bir Huet and observing from twelve Antarctic stations to forecast global weather patterns. It envisions establishing five meteorological stations in the Arctic and twelve in the Antarctic to support scientific groups in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
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Auetalia
New Zealand
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Antarctic
Arrival at Perance Bay with Shisharebereo
A vessel named Shisharebereo anchored at Perance Bay and arrived with transit to the area, noting present company and destination.
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