Calcutta Riots Endanger City as Refuse Piles Grow
Grim reports from London and Calcutta State sman describe strategic danger as sanitation workers miss duty, food scarcity worsens, refugee camps lack meals, and transport stalls despite limited telegraph and telephone service. The Associated Press notes ongoing food deterioration while markets linger on railway platforms.
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Calcutta Riots and Medical Strikes Reported Amid Turmoil
The city reels as riots surge in Calcutta with hospital strains and disrupted services. Reports label widespread violence between Muslim and other communities, with casualties and arrests cited. officials describe the unrest as escalating, while observers note tense curfews and emergency measures.
Aid for Outback Sickness and Government Aid Plan
A muddled local notice describes August relief efforts for the Gallard region. It mentions government assistance by plane and a Flying Deter service aiding residents assisted by Sadie Ay and others. Details are fragmentary and unclear in the OCR.
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War orphans plan wrisbane August 12
Ministers discuss wartime orphans plan in Britain with a focus on migrant children. Government agencies consider costs and responsibilities for resettlement and education. The conference aims to transfer migration control to Commonwealth services and ensure care upon arrival.
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Mufti’s Treachery Ties to Rome Berlin Revealed
An Associated Press report details a long suspected link between the Mufti and Axis powers. It claims the Mufti aided Nazi operations in the Near East, coordinated with German officers, and helped relay plans from Baghdad, with involvement from Rome and Berlin and a 1942 parachute mission near Basra.
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Former POWs seek compensation from enemy nations
New York August 14. Former American prisoners of war urge the U S government to compensate them for wartime hardships and damages. They petition Congress and seek Red Cross and government guidance to press claims against nations responsible for their captivity.
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Floods Hit English Countryside Amid Heavy August Rains
In London August 18 AAP reports severe floods across England with Crowhurst bridge at Burwash choked by debris and crops ruined. Volunteers aid by pulling up lodged corn while farmers urge government relief and extended harvest assistance as rains continue.
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Defeat of Japan Reported By London Radio
In London a radio relay reported Japan's defeat with limited details. The bulletin named correspondent Chet Mikrbel and mentioned emerging reaction from Allied states, signaling a pivotal World War II moment.
Complaints of meagre rations at Cyprus immigrants camp
A.P. dispatch reports Cyprus immigrant camp at Famagusta where camp commandant says arrivals receive regular British Army rations. He notes high food demand as many immigrants claim shortages and plan a 24 hour hunger strike, while doctors address health issues. The protest slogan pledged is Palestine or die.
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Interview with Pressmen on immigrant protest scene
A chaotic scene outside a refugee center saw migrants cordon the area and block a press crew. Police shields and batons faced protesters as reporters sought access while doctors among the immigrants refused cooperation, citing medical neutrality and supply concerns.
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US Warships Cruise Osternrily Coowetll Tune Me We
U S naval units including a new aircraft carrier may cruise near Europe as tensions rise in the Middle East. A New York Times correspondent reports US ships strengthening in Europe could deter changes to borders without peace conference approval. A West Asia context and reactions from officials are noted in Washington and Jerusalem reports.
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Savings of flour amid bread rationing in Britain
London August 18 AAP Al Javilie said 108000 tons of flour were saved in the first three weeks of bread rationing, about 24 percent of prior consumption. Minister for Food Mr Strachey noted Britain used around 100000 tons in the first week and 1 000 tom in the second week. He warned the future depends on ongoing rationing and possible limits on supplies.
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Living in Iron Lung
August 1b report from New York Times notes daily life in an iron lung and the impact on patients, families, and hospitals as medical care adapts to long term ventilation.
Dark Atomic Future and War Control Debate
An AP cor respondent reports scientist Harald O Brey warning in All Affairs that strict world control or conquest are possible paths for the United States amid atomic weapon threats. He says no military defense against atom bombs exists and argues major world policing or world conquest could follow, with nations expanding bomb programs and risks of use increasing.
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DARDANELLES PROBLEM Express correspondent NEW Youx
An American Associated Press report says the Dardanelles issue may be discussed this evening by officials and “arbitrate” with the international press. The Soviet Ambassadors and other nations are expected to meet tonight to consider possible steps toward resuming negotiations and easing tensions.
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Threat of Death Penalty in Roving Terror Plot The
A garbled report outlines threats of the death penalty and asset forfeiture tied to political associations, mentioning torture fears, government actions, and a planned crackdown involving various officials. It references July 1933 events, Austrian and French roles, and fears of wartime barter and currency shifts amid Berlin shortages.
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Soviet Women Discuss Moscow Talks With Australia Delegation
A Moscow radio report through Pravda expressed public ire and Australian authorities refusal to permit a Soviet women’s delegation to visit Australia. It quoted Evatt and Blom regarding reasons behind the ban and potential impact on Soviet Australian relations.
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US Marines face disillusion in China civil war drift
An United States correspondent reports Marines in China growing cynical about American policy and Chiang Kai-shek's government as Communist forces push, with calls for arms and mobilization shaping a volatile political crisis across the civil conflict era.
British squatters defy government seek aid from ambassador
London August 11 British squatters in Ames Shain camp plan to appeal to the American Ambassador to permit them to stay. The camp, once occupied by American troops, is projected to cost about eight million pounds and faces government action. A squatters' committee vows to resist removal while awaiting legal decisions.
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Rights Court Proposal Sparks Debate in The Times
A New York Times correspondent discusses Dr Evatts proposal for an impartial Human Rights Court to enforce peace treaties. The idea shields nations but faces resistance as Britain and America weigh the Atlantic Charter and United Nations implications.
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Malaria Danger Reported in Brisbane Sealing August
A Brisbane notice reports malaria danger and a local health check but shows fragmented text. It notes action since April 14 and mentions medical officials assessing locally acquired cases. The report emphasizes monitoring the threat and possible increase in malaria in the city.
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De-Nazification Rules in Vienna Target Former Nazis
Vienna enforces de Nazification with hundreds of thousands of ex Nazis classified as criminals or as those sharing responsibility for Nazi crimes and maladministration. Criminals face trials while the responsibles face fines to stabilize currency and earn return to full citizenship.
Officer's Court Martial Charge of Murder in London
Fragmentary OCR reports an officer’s court martial in London charging a civilian with murder amid security around the courthouse. Prosecution alleges the suspect fired at a person during a kidnapping incident, while others are described as involved in conspiracy and protection.
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