Poland says Franco offer a trick to UN council
In New York on April 13 a Polish delegate denounces Spain's plan for a technicians committee from UN members to probe atom bomb research in Spain as a ruse. Senor de los Rios urges a broad inquiry covering camps, prisons, police, and Pyrenees troop concentrations. Pruszynski calls the move a trick and says Franco does not take it seriously.
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New York
A.A
Spain
Technicans
United Nations
Security Council
New York “Herald Tribune
Senor de Los Rios
Franco
Pyrennes
M. Pruszynski
M. Lange
Brazilian Comment Ties Poland to Spain Charges
A New York Times report cites a Madrid message noting Brazil may back Poland’s accusations against Spain, signaling potential support for Poland from Brazil. Doctor Velloso, Brazil’s representative, warned new warfare ideas are disturbing and require careful investigation, while the Paris, Madrid, and other powers align.
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Daten
New York Times
Dortor Velloso
Braz
Poland
Spain
CIO demands from U S unions stir Paris meeting
In Paris today Mr John Green representing the American Congress of Industrial Organisations told the French Trades Union Congress that the CIO was demanding that the U S state De-
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John Green
American Congress of Industrial Organisations
French
Trades Union Congress
CIO
U.S
Moscow Explains Policy Toward Persia and Retreat of Troops
Moscow states its policy now upholds sovereign rights of all peoples and friendship toward Persia. It cites the 1921 treaty allowing Soviet troops as a precaution against German-initiated attacks and notes their withdrawal is now possible due to recent measures by the Sultane government.
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London
Moscow
Reuters
Persia
Saint Irma Grese Saintly Image Sparks German Girl Support
In Nuremberg a secret student movement forms around Irma Grese, hanged as the Blonde Beastess of Belsen. German girls wear red caps like British military police, praising her as a saint while claiming she was tortured into martyrdom.
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London
Germany
Irma Grese
Belsen
Salls Reuter
Nuremburg
Irma
Japanese statesman honors Roosevelt memory abroad
Tokio April 13 dispatch reports Baron Shidehara paying tribute to the late President Roosevelt. He recalls his dedication to international security and expresses confidence that Roosevelt’s memory will be honored worldwide.
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Tokio
Russia and League Motion on Asset Distribution Rejected
In Geneva the League financial committee rejected a French proposal that Russia share in the distribution of the League assets. Britain questioned the reasons, while Czech and Polish delegates urged a subcommittee study. The chair dismissed the motion due to lack of a seconder.
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London
Reuters
Geneve
Mayo
League Assembly
Russia
League
Sitatul Chatterjee
India
W. Hall
Britain
P. J. Noel-Baker
Reuter
Geneva
Wa. Hall
Divorces Demanded San Francisco Aboard Lurline
The Chronicle reports two Australian brides arriving April 7 aboard the Lurline had divorces briefly averted after army navy and Red Cross officials advised a reconsideration. One bride learned by telegram of a mistaken match and was told to return to Australia. A second bride sought a suit details while awaiting clarity. Officials advised visiting her husband in Spokane before pursuing divorce.
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San Francisco
Chronicle
Army
Navy
Red Crow
Fremio
Australia
Teleghane
Spocane
Deportation Plan for Nazis in China Revealed
AP reports from Shanghai that American authorities plan mass deportation of Nazis from China. Many Germans are already rounded up in the Shanghai area amid thousands of Jewish and other refugees. Repatriation chief Col. Wittman says trials may follow in War Crimes Courts and ships will start in June with about 1500 Nazis and families. 140,000 Japanese have already been repatriated, with 70,000 more to be cut by end of May.
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New York
Associated Press
Shanghai
China
Austria
Germany
Richard Wittman
China Theatre
Wittman
Russia and Hungary form joint oil gas and metals ventures
Budapest reports Russia and Hungary agreed to form a joint company for prospecting and extracting oil and gas, refining and selling oil products. They also plan a joint bauxite and aluminium company, signaling broad collaboration between the two nations on energy and metal resources.
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London
World wartime talks push Indonesian recovery plan
General Van Mook says Indonesian rehabilitation hinges on ending hostilities and foreign credit outlined between 100 and 350 million dollars. He notes transport breakdown causes food and clothing shortages and that Dutch Indonesians seek equal partnership in affairs with talks pending disclosure. 35,000 of 325,000 Japanese remain outside Allied control. some Allied prisoners unliberated. Van Mook to Holland April 14.
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Indonesia
Cutralia
Dr. van Mook
van Mook
Holland
Britain
America
Australia
van Mogi
U S Combat Troops Details Of Forces At V E Day
Washington April 13 details of U S combat troops at victory in europe day include unit counts locations and observer reports outlining frontline deployment and support forces across european theaters asserting operational readiness and coordination with allied commands.
France and Belgium Population and Constitutional Plan
A fragmented note outlines a proposed union of France and Belgium with a population double Canada. It mentions limited powers for a council, exclusions for Northern Provinces, and whale territory relations with the Governor. The draft envisions a regional council and a new constitution to bridge a gap between Legislative bodies with 20 official members and African alignment.
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France
Belgium
Canada
Bein
Gold Coast
UNRRA chief urges Britain to make more sacrifices
New York April 13 The Herald Tribune reports UNRRA Director General F la Guardia urged Britain to use its wheat stock to ease Europe's hunger. He said Britain must make the greatest sacrifices and that the U S could replace British stocks. He proposed the U S take 35 percent of millers output and pressed Washington for action.
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New York
A.A.P
Herald Tribune
U.N.R.R.A
F. la Guardia
Britain
Europe
Mr. la Guardia
C. R. Attlee
America
U.S
Decline in Coal Production Hits Food Shipments
Russia asks the Combined Foods Board for 30,000 tons of fats and oils and sends two ships to Buenos Aires as shortages of bread grain oils and fats deepens. La Guardia urges restraint and mocks pie a la mode as a symbol of excess while calling for aid for starving populations.
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Russia
Combined Foods Board
Buenos Air
West
U.N
Unclear text about strikes and fuel shortfall
Fragmentary report mentions Americans affected by cost strikes and references the American Federation and steel mills. Details are garbled, but the piece implies fuel shortages impacting workers and industries with disputed or tossed efforts.
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Aes Ptot
Amerion Federation
Ipswich Railway Employees Extend Strike Action
Ipswich railway workers enter the second week of their strike after a mass meeting. The walkout has cost workers about £35,000 in wages and follows an expression of opinion by railwaymen overall. A local mayoral stance triggered the dispute and a parliamentary vote in Bom a, 28 to 15, supported submission to the Government.
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Ipswich
Boma
Prime Minister appeals for Security Loan oversubscription
Melbourne report shows Prime Minister J B Chifley urging full subscription to the £70 million Security Loan. He plans to travel to London, confident oversubscription will be reported, noting postwar Britain and Commonwealth as unprecedented.
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Melbourne
J. B. Chifley
Australia
London
Chifley
Overseas visit sparks calls for sacrifices by Britons
Fragmentary report notes discussions with the United States during a overseas trip. It hints at concerns over Australia welfare and rehabilitation efforts, stressing the risks of prejudice against sacrifices and policy changes amid international dialogue.
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United States
Chifleyaid
Australia
Ita
Serosa Sens Son
American Troops Pull Homeward Amid Global Turbulence
Ambiguous dispatch notes U S forces planning rapid redeployment from Middle East and North Africa to homefront celebrations in Japan and elsewhere. The report hints at a brisk pace of withdrawals, with unclear details amid wartime strain and shifting fronts.
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Cairo
America
Middle East
Japan
AL Camm
Consignments From Country Reported for Brisbane Market
A fragmentary notice indicates consignments from the country expected in Brisbane with fresh meat supply forecast. It notes 56 percent of this week’s Brisbane supplies to be fresh meat and mentions city-centered distribution from counts centres. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Ene Ath Barst
Abstiair To-Merrow
Ra Whelesser
Brisbane
Toowoorm Factory
Waterside strike talk ends in muddled shipyard talk
Unclear OCR notes claim Yaeid warned pigs would time in and be treated by waterside force as strike discussions continue. A Waterside secretary reportedly says no decision to load p ahi as executives and union leaders are asked to load it amid union tensions.
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Pahi
Sedans and Juices Dominate Factory Output
A fragmented report notes ME Government factories producing sedans and fruit juices, with mixed details on output. It mentions Baa, jean, and Spee as unclear references amid the incomplete text, leaving the broader production context tentative.
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Baa
Jean
Oe Spee
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