New proposals for ending the deadlock over the withdrawal of volunteers from Spain have been made by the Foreign Secretary (Mr. Eden) in a memorandum that he has sent to the Italian Ambassador (Count ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Fri 11 Feb 1938, Page 11
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