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Foreign News November 29, 1937

The Nome Daily Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

What is this article about?

Japan faces supply challenges in its China campaign, with aviators in North China preparing for bombing missions. Diplomatically, Japan's foreign office insists on independent action in Shanghai customs without consulting Britain or the US, amid concerns over China's debt repayments.

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Japan Insists on Right to Act Without Interference

WAR EAGLES, TOO, TRAVEL ON THEIR STOMACHS as do other branches of military service. These Japanese aviators in North China treated themselves to a hearty meal just before taking off on a mission of bombing and death. One of Nippon's greatest problems during its current campaign in China has been to supply warriors with food as well as ammunition. To bring supplies a great naval force is kept busy constantly.

Japan Insists On Right To Take Care of Customs

(By The Associated Press)

TOKYO, Nov. 29. - The foreign office spokesman declared that Japan insisted on her right to act independently in Shanghai without the necessity of consulting Britain or the United States on her actions.

Great Britain had demanded she be consulted on any changes to be made in China's maritime customs revenues from which was pledged for repayment, China's external debts. The United States also expressed concern.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Japan China Campaign Shanghai Customs Diplomatic Insistence Britain Us Concerns Japanese Aviators Naval Supply

Where did it happen?

Shanghai

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Shanghai

Event Date

Nov. 29

Outcome

japan insists on independent action in shanghai customs; britain demands consultation on changes to revenues pledged for china's debts; us expresses concern.

Event Details

Japanese aviators in North China prepare for bombing mission amid supply challenges in China campaign, requiring constant naval efforts. Foreign office spokesman in Tokyo declares Japan's right to act independently in Shanghai without consulting Britain or US, following Britain's demand for consultation on maritime customs revenues for debt repayment and US concern.

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