Petain Named France’s Envoy to Nationalist Spain
Paris March 2 France appointed World War I hero Marshal Henri Philippe Petain as ambassador to nationalist Spain for a three month mission to help end the civil war. He will push for withdrawal of Italian troops and pursue contacts with Burgos military leaders while Franco approves the move.
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Britain seeks 1740 planes for 1928 40 fiscal year
London March 2 Air Secretary Sir Kingsley Wood submitted estimates for 1928 40 to raise air force appropriations to about 1 103 193 500 dollars an increase of 433 118 000 over the current year. He announced home first line plane strength would fall to 1730 on March 31 as a concession to taxpayers. The French cabinet confirmed Petain's appointment and authorized seizure of republican property and Spanish vessels in French ports if needed.
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Recall vote ousts Miami mayor and two commissioners
In Miami, voters approved a recall of Mayor Robert F Williams and commissioners DuBose and Ferguson by nearly four to one. E.G. Sewell becomes interim mayor, with G.D. Van Orsdel and Alexander Orr Jr filling unexpired terms. Weather and other notices accompany the city’s recall canvass.
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Hirakata Arsenal Blast Kills and Displaces Thousands
Reports say a massive explosion at Hirakata near Osaka destroyed much of the industrial town. Police count 200 dead, 151 missing, 540 injured. Ten thousand residents homeless as relief runs by army units from Osaka and Kyoto. An official inquiry cites unknown initial cause and possible carelessness during loading operations. Civilian areas suffered extensive fire and destruction.
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Doctor Rex Aten Invited to Speak at Osteopathic Convention
Dr. Rex G. Aten of San Antonio was invited to speak before the gastroenterology section of the forty third annual American Osteopathic Association convention, set to be held June 20 to 22.
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Naz deported from Mexico amid espionage raids
Mexico City March 2. Baron Henrich von Hollenter, a German businessman long based here, won a stay to avoid expulsion and boarded the liner Orinée bound for Europe. Also aboard was Polish passport forger Tabla Garhineky. Unconfirmed reports say espionage probes intensified with seven arrests and a raid on a refugee network.
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Clues Sought in London Explosion Damaging Canal Aqueduct
London officials and explosive experts searched for cause after an explosion yesterday damaged an aqueduct supporting the Grand Union canal. Fragments of a bomb were examined, suspected to be tied to sympathizers with the Irish Republican Army.
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