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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1946
Page
2
A garbled report references POE and a Secretary of In with talks on a plan related to a few weeks, the Tig line end, and a cost of $0. It mentions a secretarial request and a potential slate of teams to be accommodated, with a contact at Railway Stores during April week.
The article describes SOS signaling and location methods using shore stations and fixed lines to track survivors over a wide sea area. It explains sound travel in water, depth soundings, and how a zone at certain depths enables long distance transmission. Dr. Siemnee Ewing and colleagues researched these wartime submarine detection concepts at Woods Hole and Columbia University.
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Sunday afternoon featured a series race on the southeast course with a light breeze. Nim led early then faced a tight pack including Phantom, Wivarl, and Sally Heath, while Catherine battled a toe-tall mishap and NBS pulled ahead later before wind shifts reshuffled the field to a tight finish.
An obscured report outlines Chile's athletics program with mentions of multiple events. It notes a decathlon style set of tests including 100 metres sprint 400 metres and 1000 metres runs, a 60 metre weight lift, and several endurance and obstacle tasks, aiming to select participants for broader competition.
A fragmentary report recalls a North audience entertained by visitors, praising the tour committee and performers. The event featured musical numbers and other acts, with attendees expressing gratitude for the hospitality and the effort of organizers and entertainers.
The article surveys evolving statehood debates for Alaska and Hawaii, noting their path toward joining the United States. It cites proposed constitutions, wartime ties, and the political argument that statehood would yield representation, federal revenue, and closer integration with the mainland, while acknowledging opposition over taxation and governance costs.
The American and Chinese representatives signed a pact uniting government and Communist forces into a single army structure. Government forces would be reduced to 10 divisions and Communist troops to 10 divisions within 18 months, with General Marshall overseeing. Fourteen senior generals urged Chiang Kai-shek to reject army reductions during rising global tension, but he refused.
A garbled report notes a government or company claim about a new fast aircraft. It mentions plans, building, and a future demonstration but details are unclear. Key names or places are missing or unreadable in the OCR.
Four Midland firms have halted production as part of a budget drive to save fuel. Officials say a 10 percent cut and wartime style economy are needed across industry. The report notes reduced output and stricter measures in response to the fuel shortage.
A British government representative departs to negotiate a new military convention with France on withdrawing British troops from Syria and Lebanon. Britain signals readiness to agree on terms with Paris and a timetable for the troop pullout, aiming to complete the withdrawal soon.
At a Vatican reception Pope explains he will not utter words that approve or encourage the war against Russia. He rejects German pressure and emphasizes care to avoid signaling support while actions against oppression continue. The remarks address diplomacy and the Vatican’s cautious public posture.
Detroit reports only 4 percent of normal dairy output after five days of employee stoppages in 14 dairies. The city faces a 50 percent shortage as the 13 largest bakeries shut down following a drivers strike, hindering bread supply.
The Greenfelds optometrists and spectacle makers announce an upcoming visit to the north. Dates of the visit are advertised in the Anis issue.
The brief notes top performers in a local event with fast times and notable finishes. Key figures include Lon, Ame, and OE who delivered strong showings, while other competitors also posted improved results across multiple heats.
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