Censorship Inquiry urged over private mail abuse risk
A 1945 editorial urges Parliament to press a wide inquiry into censorship of private correspondence passing through the Post Office. It warns of dangers to public liberty, calls for safeguards, and notes allegations of abuse by censored officials and potential blackmail.
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Free People's
Cameron
BLISR
Rensors
Spender
Cireut
Fadden
Country Party
House of Representatives
Queensland
Nother
Weaver
New South Wales
Women and Children First in Australian Food Distribution
The Queensland branch of the British Medical Association urges the Minister for Health and Home Affairs to press Commonwealth authorities for priority rationing for mothers, young children, and invalids. They note many storekeepers prioritize known customers, leaving mothers to fend for themselves, and compare Britain's mobilization of women in public life as a model.
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Queensland
British Medical Association
Australis
Lowe Toodstuffe
Britain
Australia
Trades Union Congresses
Ccupy
Farmer Seeks Clearer Policy On Manpower Releases
A farmer laments shortages and unclear policies on manpower releases, criticizing government allocations and wartime labor rules. He cites hospital staff shortages, industrial labor pressures, and calls for reliable support while warning against overbearing controls and misused asylum for labor.
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Farmer
Midget Gun versus Heavy Nazi Tanks in Britain
A scrambled wartime clipping praises a new British anti tank weapon as capable against the German heavies. The garbled text mentions figures and names, referencing tests and wartime chatter about effectiveness and praise from a journalist or interviewer.
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Italy
Gremen
Wiener Eee Weaver
Lautenact
Biscuay
Ierviewer
Mount Im
Biseker
Tule Lake Reentry Sparks Commission Debate
Fragmented report details tensions over Japanese internees at Tule Lake California. Committee debates discipline and removal measures as officials confront confinement challenges and policy consequences amid wartime anxieties.
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Tule Lake
California
Direntar
Aay Beal
Gillon Myer
Toni Direstor
War Velonin Iort
Boland
AIRMEN HI TKI HITCH HIKE TO AMERICA
London dispatch reports American airmen hitchhiking routes home from North Africa. Six British and American crews are said to be en route, with one soldier recalling the journey as they fly toward home. The piece notes practical difficulties and camaraderie among servicemen during the transition.
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London
North Africa
America
Wien
Norte
Africa
Dutch Interests Near Britain's Reach Abroad
London report outlines Dutch aims near Britain as wartime ties shift, with speculations on Dutch involvement in postwar Commonwealth. Analysts discuss cultural links and strategic interests shaping Holland’s stance toward Britain and Europe.
RAF Photo Film Records Bombing Missions Path of Havoc
Special edition notes that RAF bombers automatically record a film of their missions. The rapid processing yields an extensive panorama of attacked areas, aiding post-raid analysis, target verification, and guidance for future operations. It describes camera operation, procession, and the use of footage to map fire, enemy positions, and bombing effects for pilots and crews.
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Ondon
Royal Air Force
Gnome
Rhone
Ike Sen
Hevenlin
Peery
Uullump Wienice Orilinaey
Berne
Yepar
Wptwt
Amd
Amherst
Germany's Postwar Role in Europe Debate
London reports contend that Germany cannot be trusted to rejoin Europe without safeguards as it faces disarmament. The Times argues Germany must be integrated into a European system with checks on aggression while ensuring its industry and transport remain part of a broader, peaceful order.
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Douglas Bruss
levrHery
Wwe
Slic
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Suneeme
Eisenhower
Ifrestan
Mange
London
Germany
Churertil
Julien
Europe
Ithout Agein
Garat
Chemang
Esurnal
Sian
Pere Bie
Iestimuitr
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Pskuyier
Uae
Wulrtson
Wenig
Baker
Prkuy
Pakoy
Oliverene
Arabs protest on Jewish state in London
AAP reports Arab demonstrators in London protested against the idea of a Jewish state. The event drew attention to international tensions surrounding Zionist aims and the ongoing debate over homeland creation in the Middle East.
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London
Aeliarenia
Catiltiee
Close Watch on Argentine Politics Amid Turmoil
Fragmented OCR text covers Argentina political tension, mentioning President Parvell and War Minister Poros, with references to continental security, U.S. relations, and a split in leadership. It notes questioning loyalty and decrees around January 20 amid breaking ties with Germany and tensions with allies. specific names and events are unclear due to garbled source.
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General Parvell
Spoolsie
Catone
Poros i Loafer
Simkly
Pontinental
Trier
Buenos Aires
Mueemane
Galant Pein
Bes Cali
Witte
Natures Assailar
Fibers
Burren Mineler
Auinict
Germany
Toei
Tiessas
Pevon E Brechtat
Mass Nazi murder in Kiev reported in February
Fragmented dispatch describes mass killings in Kiev during World War II. Reports name German forces and the invasion’s devastation, mentioning destroyers, submarines, and extensive casualties as part of the Soviet city’s siege and occupation.
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Kiev
Internees in Eire clash London amid turmoil
Report from February details clashes between Allied internees and German forces in Ireland and London. Multiple incidents described with casualties and injuries, turbulent conditions reported across locations including Bare and nearby areas. The article notes heavy presence of military and police, with unnamed parties facing conflicts and escalating tensions.
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Eire
London
Allind
Uirmen
Bare
Lear Livy
Nazi Efforts To Involve Turkey In War Talk
A fragmented report outlines Allied observers noting Nazi attempts to involve Turkey in aiding armament and military coordination. The piece mentions London sources and Congress as watchdogs while describing tensions around Turkey’s possible alignment and broader European power shifts.
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Turkey
London
Benny Maengd
Trents Roldeshonteig Timm
Igarian
Elton Rae
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