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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1945
Page
3
The Chicago Tribune argues Germany is too large to be a moral leper colony and cannot be rebuilt by external forces alone. An alien schoolmaster and alien policeman cannot sustain reform, and lasting peace may only be temporary as new governments and desires arise.
The notice calls on dairy farmers to achieve a year of record milk output for the country and asks all citizens to cooperate. It emphasizes commitments to supply food for Britain and the war theatres and urges unity in the supply chain.
J S Teasdale, Western Australian growers’ representative on the Australian Wheat Board, outlines a constitutional stabilisation scheme for wheat. The plan establishes a Commodity Credit Organisation to loan producers without recourse, regulate production and marketing, and create export control. It links loans to delivery and timing, allows variable prices, and seeks to balance farmer independence with national needs, while inviting debate from farmers and industry groups.
The judge commended a prisoner's report suggesting an interlocking electrical device to prevent guard injuries. He sentenced the man to 23 months in a country work house. The discussion centers on the gaol’s weakest point, the backyard.
London says Britain favors a Western European economic and military union with Holland Belgium France and possibly Norway and Denmark. The plan seeks cohesion among small nations and emphasizes opposition to Berlin expansion while noting Russia aims to absorb Baltic states and parts of Poland. The stance mirrors Pan American ties in spirit and questions U S Latin links.
The Wall Street Journal notes Russia insists big powers retain veto on aggression cases while the United States and Britain oppose it. A policing system without accountability could erode law. The central issue is whether the American representative on the security council can commit the US to armed action without Congress authorization.
A German commentator quotes British behavior during early war defeats. He notes the era’s calm mindset and talk of future reconquest, including a march on Berlin, despite heavy losses.
Charles Sawyer of Cincinnati Ohio was appointed U S Ambassador to Belgium and Minister to Luxembourg Ohio in 1933 and 1984 by the United States government.
The Perth Legacy appeals for 25 000 pounds to support widows and orphans of the Great War. Officials note the appeal is approved by the War Funds Council with Patron Sir James Mitchell and Lady Mitchell. Donations urged at 18 Howard Street, Perth.
The Saturday Evening Post notes that Australia’s push for domestic industrialisation may hinder fulfilling Article VII of the Lend-Lease pact. It points to tariffs as a barrier, yet acknowledges Australia’s pledge to reduce trade barriers while already easing tariffs toward the United States.
A centenarian dismissively downplays family size in a quip ending with a joke about dates. The interviewer probes a 16/6 reference, while the elder jokes about claiming 16/3. The exchange hints at long life and humor.
A brief exchange highlights social labels as a joke about class and marriage. The line implies a man described as landed gentry was recently wed, prompting amused commentary without further detail.
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