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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1946
Page
7
United Nations General Assembly censured South Africa for treating Indian citizens and urged India and South Africa to settle their differences. The body adopted a compromise resolution by 32 votes to 15, calling for reports to the next session and warning against annexation and discrimination.
A chaotic report describes Jews stranded after a shipwreck in Palestine seeking immediate aid. Excerpted fragments indicate disarray at a port with possible rescue operations and coordination among authorities and volunteers.
New York report on a proposed amendment within the Political and Security Committee seeks to restrain veto use by major powers. Delegates from the United States Britain France and others push for reform to limit the veto and strengthen decision making on security matters.
The article outlines a UN Security Committee stance on maintaining diplomatic ties with Spain amid tensions. It mentions Spain’s response to pressures and notes ongoing discussions within global and regional bodies about how to handle the Madrid situation and related protests.
A fragmentary obituary and probate note outlines a large role for Dominions and mentions Mr. Hilbert Frank Deshon of Huraba, a former service member. It notes probate granted to Evelyn Clara Wilkie Leh Tin FM and references travel to Canada, Ottawa, and a High Commissioner role, with unclear dates and names throughout.
A deck accident on the freighter Baro Elena Bowen near New York left a worker fatally injured after slipping into a hold as crew attempted a rescue. Donnelly, assisting, fell into a tank. he died en route to General Hospital. December 9. Egyptian treaty talks in London referenced with Sidky Pasha and Bevin amid Sudan status debates.
A garbled wire service style roundup mentions Silver City Airways, London, Canberra, and New York with references to Stalin, censorship, and a painter Thomas Corre-Bell dying in New Zealand. It cites a London Times correspondent and Australian notes about Sydney, Scotland, and a person named Prenderice Dodd amid conflict reports and fatalities.
Fragmentary OCR text references British prime ministers and royal lineage involving Edward VII and the Duke of York. The passage is ill-formed with garbled phrases and lacks coherent events or dates to establish a clear news item.
New York December 9 Special The strike by John L Lewis drives wage losses for miners across the two coal regions. miners face average pay cuts, with many workers unable to return to work until new supplies of coal are delivered, affecting up to 400000 employees in the industry.
London reports that Sir Ban Lockspeiser, chief scientist in the Supply Ministry, is expected to oversee about £200 million of British military and air research planning over the next five years. The ministry will coordinate research and protect government projects, with detailed range decisions to be announced.
Dense fog rolls over London paralyzing port operations and suspending ships and rail traffic. Authorities scramble to restore services as workers cope with delayed cargo, disrupted ferries, and gridlock across the riverfront.
Fragmented OCR notes recount Lord Tovey and Allied leaders in mid 20th century naval history. Mentions Truman era credentials, Royal Navy command in the Mediterranean, and a high level wartime role.
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