Strong protest over treaty breach drives peace talks
A Europe-wide response to Germany s rearmament declaration emerges as France and Britain demand action. France plans a sharp protest to Berlin and a tripartite conference with Great Britain and Italy set for Saturday in Paris to shape a unified stance. Officials say public opinion shows no immediate war danger, but security must be addressed. Germany expresses surprise at the turn toward negotiations with Sir John Simon while preparing to enter talks with the Allies.
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Adolf Hitler
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John Simon
Paris
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France
Great Britai
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Great Britain
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Fulvio Sovich
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Rearmament Scheme Ties to World Disarmament Aims
Berlin reports that officials describe Germany's drive to restore military power as a step to force a gradual world disarmament. The March 20 dispatch notes emphasis on using rearmament discussions with foreign nations to place Germany in a position to compel broader disarmament.
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Berlin
Reich
Germany
Excursion Boat Wrecked All Aboard Rescued
An excursion boat wreck occurred near Tegucigalpa Honduras in March. All passengers were rescued and reported safe by local crew and authorities. Investigators will assess the incident and determine cause.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Wild Harlem riot injures hundreds in storefront mayhem
In Harlem a wild riot stirred by roving bands left at least a hundred injured as stores were burned, windows broken, and looted. Police booked many, alleging provocations between negroes and whites. a 16 year old boy named Lino Rivers was blamed for the trouble after a pocketknife incident.
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New York
Harlem
Lino Rivers
Bryan Namesake Aims High Heads Crime Quiz in Capital
West Virginia congressman Jennings Randolph, a rookie from the second district, returns to Washington with big plans. He aims for Ways and Means and leads a district inquiry into crime conditions in the capital, becoming a focal point for national coverage amid a flurry of political maneuvering and public scrutiny. A separate Seattle note reports halibut market actions and a rejected RRC loan request to stabilize prices, signaling broader economic concerns tied to Alaska fisheries.
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Tobacco drag weighs on stock prices in New York trading
Stocks pulled down by tobacco issues with marked declines from one to three points. Closing quotes show Alaska Juneau at 16 percent and several major names like American Can 113 percent, General Motors 28, Bethlehem Steel 23, United States Steel 27, with the dollar at 4.76.
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Halibut Tariff Warns Against Quiet Politics and May Reduction
Republican leaders face a year of uncertain prospects as campaigns lag and money for rents drives national headquarters. With Fletcher's tenure unclear and no strong candidate emerging, party unity seems distant while voters increasingly write letters reflecting broad concerns about national policy and the wartime economy.
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Pope Bill Favored by Senate Committee Unanimously
Senate committee unanimously ordered the report on a bill introduced by James P. Pope of Idaho for relief of unemployment. Continued on Page Eight.
Train Hits Reindeer Near Lulea Sweden
A fast train near Lulea Sweden struck a herd of about 300 reindeer, killing 25 animals. The accident raises concerns for regional rail safety and wildlife regulation. Local officials investigated and warned of future collisions in migratory routes.
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Lulea
Sweden
Boxer Critical After His Bout in Seattle
Jeck Tebo remains conscious but in critical condition after a boxing bout with Frank Wallulis last night. Wallulis won by technical knockout.
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Seattle
Jeck Tebo
Frank Wallulis
Wallulis
Budapest law students bake bread to aid wolves
A fragmentary report notes Budapest law students started a bake sale or bakery project tied to welfare work in the White River district. The effort, benefiting needy families, involves students and a figure named George Intet, with unclear references to wolves and trapping outcomes.
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Budapest
White River District
George Intet
Flood Waters Rise Across Missouri Arkansas And Mississippi
Thirteen thousand are homeless as floods push into new Missouri and Arkansas territory. The rising Yasuo threatens levees protecting 50 000 acres in Mississippi, forcing evacuations and raising disaster alerts across the region.
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Memphis
Tenn
Missouri
Arkansas
Mississippi
WA Engineer Inspector and Auditor Offices Move
The offices of the Engineer Inspector and Auditor of the Federal Public Works Administration have moved from the third floor of the Federal and Territorial Building to room 218 on the second floor.
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Federal Public Works Administration
Stoom 218
Provisions for Pacific bases rush hearings Friday
Washington March 20 amid world crisis President Roosevelt weighs protest to Germany while House Military Committee presses plans to strengthen Navy and establish Pacific bases. Full strength efforts by Carl Vinson to push bases and training. hearings set on Army aviation and continental and Panama positions. Roosevelt emphasizes good neighbor policy toward Europe for peaceful solutions.
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Germany
House
United States
Carl Vinson
Naval Committee
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Flere
Rogers
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Russia to Increase Red Army Tenfold for War Prep
Moscow March 20 Pravda the official Soviet government organ declares the Red Army will be increased ten times as defense against what is termed Germany’s preparation for war. The announcement signals a major military build up amid rising tensions in Europe.
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Moscow
Germany
Pravda
Imitation air raid sprung on Berlin city streets
Berlin residents reported a staged air raid drill using cannon crackers bomblets and smokepots to simulate an enemy attack. The event occurred at night as the newly formed German air fleet watched by spectators.
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Germany
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