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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
9
A fragmented record notes a Pro America meeting advocating oil for the U S Navy. The text mentions Roosevelt era liberal stance and support from a Roosevelt relative, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Quebec March 31 report notes the Canadian dollar at 2.8750 to the U S dollar, down from parity, with Canada raising the price to six dears per ton and the U S price at 90 dollars, effective April 1, while New York sees the dollar slip further to 2.8756 per 1. The market marks the weakest level since Canada fell behind the U S.
Forty million Japanese will be eligible to vote though five million repatriates are reported dissatisfied due to unemployment and housing. Political observers expect repatriates to favor the Communist Democrats and Liberal and Progressive parties as they test Japan's democracy potential.
Proceedings discuss continuation of conferences by Tableland sub-branches and opposition to changes. Donations from Cairns and plans for new study rooms noted. A plebiscite proposal may follow and an appeal for scholarship funds and ex-service commemorations described.
Mount Bekla volcanic eruption today sent boiling lava from the mile high peak and ash blankets cover grazing land. Seventeen farms located 20 to 30 miles south are stripped of vegetation. cattle and sheep must be killed and farms evacuated as the countryside becomes a black, ash covered desolation.
A court heard testimony about a Derby event tied to Nazi supporters. Karl Rothaus described steps speeding trials that led to death sentences within one to two hours. Rothaus, who appeared ill, was allowed to retire from the dock.
London reports that Bombay was under curfew with seven killed and 12 injured in knife attacks. Arrests reached 110 during disturbances at Guraon Ambala. Calcutta saw police fire on acid-throwing and arson. two killed and 12 injured by mid-afternoon. Howrah also placed under curfew as violence spread.
AAP dispatch from New York dated March 31 reports a Swedish note replying to a U.S. protest. The terse exchange reflects diplomatic frictions as Reuters confirms the statement.
The Supply Ministry stated that the atomic energy details given to scientists concern basic science and could assist industry, but do not reveal any method of producing atomic bombs.
A collision in Tokyo on April 1 left at least six Japanese dead and 98 injured as a crowded event was struck by a vehicle. Authorities调查 the incident and assess cause and safety lapses.
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