Roosevelt and Japan personal apology sparks war fears
Boake Carter critiques President Roosevelt demanding a written apology from Emperor Hirohito for the Yangtse bombings as a dangerous political stunt. He argues such personal exchanges ignore Oriental philosophy, risk wider war, and should remain between governments rather than individuals, noting the US has a permanent garrison in China.
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Cross Penetrates Gloom of Storm in Washington
The garrison in China is defended as protecting missionaries and Standard Oil properties, with a 1984 State Department pamphlet saying the force is small due to chaotic conditions beyond China's control. The piece questions why U S personnel lingered in a war zone during the Italian-Ethiopian era and whether rescue operations risked sparking wider conflict with Japan.
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Loyalists Surround Teruel In Eastern Spain City
Loyalist forces encircle the ancient walled city of Teruel as bitter street fighting erupts after encirclement. Government radios report heavy clashes near a cemetery in the southwestern part of the city. Teruel is cut off with Loyalists controlling roads and the crucial Zaragoza railway line as Franco’s forces plan a decisive offensive.
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