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  2. ROSSEVELT'S APPEAL

    Replying to a question in the House of Commons whether the Government would supplement the initiative of President Roosevelt's ...

    Article : 347 words
  3. THE CONSCRIPTION ISSUE

    The first rounds in the Government's fight for conscription will bs fought on Thursday, when Mr. Chamberlain, after question time in the House of Commons, will move "That this House approves of the proposal of the Government to introduce as soon ...

    Article : 366 words
  4. JAPAN'S POLICY

    The British United Press correspondent in Tokio states that, according to official sources, the Prime Minister, Baron Hiranuma ...

    Article : 87 words
  5. London Press Opinion

    The press, as was to be expected, is divide. The "Daily Herald" (Labour) and the "News-Chronicle" bitterly attack Mr. Chamberlain for ...

    Article : 86 words
  6. Number of Men Affected

    The gross number of men who will be called up for training under the Government's bill is estimated at 310,000. ...

    Article : 306 words
  7. HITLER'S SPEECH

    The British United Press correspondent in Berlin states that in well-informed circles it is believed that Hitler will reject President ...

    Article : 225 words
  8. Other Nations Informed

    The Dominion Governments were at once informed of the British Government's decision regarding the fresh measures of defence ...

    Article : 138 words
  9. INVASION OF CHINA

    On the Kiangsi front, after 24 hours' severe fighting, the Chinese captured Tacheng, the Japanese retreating northwards towards ...

    Article : 64 words
  10. Chinese Victories

    The Chinese, who are still 35 miles from Nanchang, captured after two days' fighting Paishihling Hill, from where the Japanese were ...

    Article : 48 words
  11. B.B.C. BROADCAST

    The B.B.C. will specially broadcast Hitler's speech to Australia on Friday at noon, 1.25 p.m. and 4.10 p.m., Greenwich mean time. ...

    Article : 27 words
  12. French Press Delighted

    The press hails the British conscription move with profound delight, characterising it as one of the roost important moves in Europe ...

    Article : 137 words
  13. Prime Minister's Speech

    The Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, moving for the approval of compulsory national service, said that the text of the bill would be ...

    Article : 1,185 words
  14. EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

    The Belgrade correspondent of the "News-Chronicle" states that the Prime Minister, M. Tsvetkovich, has gone to Zagreb with an ...

    Article : 63 words
  15. American Comment

    Comment, particularly that of the newspaper leaders, stress the vital change in the British viewpoint, resulting in conscription. ...

    Article : 281 words
  16. Russia and Manchukuo

    Russia and Manchukuo have made an agreement "easing the strained relations between the two countries." The terms are not disclosed. ...

    Article : 29 words
  17. United States' Armaments

    The War Department has placed a, record-breaking order for 571 bombing, pursuit and interceptor aeroplanes costing 50,000,000 dollars. ...

    Article : 45 words
  18. Plague in India

    The worst plague epidemic for years past has killed 4000 people in Benares and surrounding villages. ...

    Article : 27 words
  19. Continental Reaction

    The diplomatic correspondent of the "Times" says that already from most of the capitals outside the axis expressions of the deepest ...

    Article : 122 words
  20. Belgian Policy

    The Belgian Premier (M. Pierlot) in the Chamber of Deputies to-day said that the financial policy would be based on the maintenance of the ...

    Article : 162 words
  21. German Fleet's Cruise

    A German cruiser and a destroyer passed through the Straits and were seen entering Ceuta. Gibraltar, April 27. ...

    Article : 51 words
  22. Forty-hour Week

    The Geneva correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" says that the International Labour Office is temporarily renouncing its efforts to ...

    Article : 57 words
  23. Japan's Conscription Law

    The Tokio correspondent of the "Times" states that the amended conscription law passed in March will, when fully operative, give ...

    Article : 56 words
  24. The Royal Tour

    Mr. Chamberlain is expected to annotince in the House of Cammons on Thursday alternative arrangements to be made in case their ...

    Article : 115 words
  25. Germany Not Pleased

    rating its cut from the violent attack on England by Goebbels, the press declares that increased tension will result from the ...

    Article : 68 words
  26. The British Budget

    The Leader of the Labour Opposition, Mr. Attlee, broadcasting on the Budget, said that Sir John Simon had no plans for the future ...

    Article : 139 words
  27. Non-Conscription League

    A youth section of the Non-Conscription League was formed in London to-night, the average age of the members being 20. A resolution ...

    Article : 35 words
  28. Belgian Security

    The Chamber of Deputies, after passing a vote of confidence in the new Government by 104 votes to 84, accorded it special powers until ...

    Article : 40 words
  29. Italian Comment

    The conscription news is plastered on the front pages. The move is described as ending British isolation. "Popolo di Roma" says the ...

    Article : 54 words
  30. Mixed Reception in the City

    The conscription proposals are meeting with a mixed reception in the city. Critics are pointing out that the Government's plan was too ...

    Article : 112 words
  31. Espionage in France

    A 21-year-old blacksmith has been sentenced to death on a charge of espionage in September last. Two accomplices were sentenced ...

    Article : 30 words
  32. Canadian Deficit

    Presenting the Budget with, only minor tariff and tax changes, the Finance Minister (Mr. Dunning) to-day revealed an £11,000,000 ...

    Article : 75 words
  33. Poland and Germany

    A Polish officer, General Gorecki, addressing the Front Fighters' Association, at the Polish High. School, and referring to Polish-German ...

    Article : 58 words
  34. Labour Legislators

    Labour members of the House of Commons held an emergency meeting to-night when there was a barrage of criticism which is expected ...

    Article : 122 words
  35. RISE IN SUGAR PRICES

    The price of all grades of sugar has been raised a farthing per pound as the result of the Budget. ...

    Article : 27 words
  36. Quick Decision Desired

    After the conscription announcement in the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Bevan urged that the debate thereon should not be ...

    Article : 127 words
  37. Artistic Postal Sorter

    Among the works of famous artists hanging on the line at the Koyal Academy are two water colour landscapes by William ...

    Article : 70 words
  38. Eccentric Wager

    me wagers of Regency days are recalled by the action of Toby Milbanke, a member of White's Club in betting a fellow member, Richard ...

    Article : 140 words
  39. Status of Albania

    Answering a question in the House of Commons, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, said that the question ...

    Article : 71 words
  40. The Bren Gun

    In the House of Commons to-day, the War Secretary, Mr. HoreBelisha, said that the manufacturing rights of the Bren machine-gun ...

    Article : 67 words
  41. New Air Record Claimed

    Fritz Wendel, flying a Messer-Schimidt 'plane equipped with a 1175 horsepower Mercedes-Benz engine, claims a world record of 472 ...

    Article : 40 words
  42. Coal Mine Explosions

    Goal mine explosions on Hokkaido Island are believed to have entombed 134 men. ...

    Article : 23 words
  43. Gold Inflow to U.S.A.

    The Treasury has announced that the gold inflow to the United States last year amounted to 1640 million dollars. ...

    Article : 27 words
  44. Heavy-weight Boxing

    Tommy Farr will fight Larry Gains at Cardiff on May 17. ...

    Article : 16 words
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