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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1946

Page

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Britain Loan Bill Clears House For White House Signature

The House approved the British Loan Bill by 219 to 155, sending it to the President for signature. Amendments to kill or modify the loan were defeated, including a 1250 million reduction and conditions on collateral and postwar terms. Sixty one Republicans joined 157 Democrats and one minor party in favor. 32 Democrats, 122 Republicans, and one minor party member opposed.

Washington A-A.p Associated Press House of Representatives White House House Celler Democrat New York Britain U.S America Atlantic Pacific

Japan Surrenders Reported From Air Power Chief

Fragmentary dispatches describe surrender talks and air power chief statements about Japan. The fragment hints at a conclusion of conflict with references to Muanda and maritime terms, but details are unclear in the garbled text.

Dorset and Hampshire police probe after body found near Bournemouth hotel

Investigations into a possible murder continue after a body was discovered near a Bournemouth hotel. A joint Dorset Hampshire police conference discussed tracing a parcel bearing the name Sutton Collings and other leads, including items from a Royal Motel, with suspects linked to a July 4 incident and a possible weapon.

Bournemouth Dorset Hampshire Sutton Collings Tallard Royal Motel Sania

Two Interstate Ships to Sail Australia Coast Before War

Two interstate steamers Ormiston and Canberra will end war service soon and travel between Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville Cairns. The Canberras departure from Shannon is slated for July 28 while Ormiston leaves Melbourne August 3 for Sydney Brisbane Townsville and Cairns. Both ships will carry passengers between Mate bourne and Cattnt.

Brisbane Anteegam Ormiston Sey Pears of Matebourne

Third Party Talk Sparks Debate On U S Political Alignments

An article in the Demo-1 era cites Wallace Jett arguing the Republican Party is the party of reaction while the Democratic Party is the true progressive force. He warns a third party could split the progressive vote and aid reactionary victory, referencing Truman and labor issues.

Demonatie Party Wallace Jett Republican Party Party of Reaction Democratic Party United States Roosevelt Labour Party Truman U.S American Railwaysr Wallace American Labour Party New York B Carroll Hees Republican National Committee Fang

British Wheat Supply Speech Calls Farmers to Harvest Early

A London report cites Minister for Agriculture Mr. H. Maliins urging British farmers to thresh wheat early to protect supplies. He notes a shortfall against the expected 467000 tons from a primary source and warns of reduced stock if not addressed, stressing barley as a potential price-impacting crop.

London Bok Britain Wi Tlamalins Apeech Sven

International Treaty Sought to Control Atomic Energy

United States submits to the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission a memorandum arguing that a veto on atomic issues should come from an international treaty rather than an amendment to the UN charter. The plan envisions a control authority with decisions binding on member states and a special board for less grave matters.

Nate York Lemme Feruch U.S United Nations’ Atomic Energy Commission United Nations Ter Sndanger Security City Council Security Council Big Five

Protection memo warns veto shields nations from treaty flaws

A memorandum argues that a cleaned byte treaty would be protected by the veto of a signing power. any weakening would undermine the veto principle and endanger protections against exceptions and crime. Baruchlao suggests using authoritative power to deter risks, citing warling from Berlin Melbourne.

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Second Atomic Test To Be More Visible Observers To View Bikini Detonation

Admiral Mandy announced the second atomic test at Bikini will be somewhat nearer the blast than the first. Observers will have similar opportunities to view the explosion, with principal ships including the Saratoga, Pennsylv?nia, Magrant, and Pilot Fish noted. Most submarines will remain submerged during detonation.

Washington Mandy Bikini Blomeet Sluchige Acinead Nagra Mrder Saratoga Pennvole Desrroyer Magrant

Derailments Endanger Broadway Limited Trains

A double derailment near Lewistown involving the Broadway Limited sent locomotives down a river embankment and another derailed onto the track bed, scattering coal and injuring multiple crew. At least 23 derailed cars and several train personnel were affected as authorities investigated the incident and assessed casualties.

Lewistown Sincare Nisa Cresh Rai

Australia tax relief policy in New York debate

A muddled wire service summary from July reports on Australia’s tax relief measures, public spending scrutiny, and emergency payroll policies. It notes limited resources and government attempts to curb expenditures while maintaining stability, with emphasis on fiscal controls and social support during a period of economic strain.

New York Mirrer Australia Eye Lin Ind McAme Australis Samagu Siberica Bern

Australia as example for public works and governance

The piece praises Australia for its straightforward governance and citizen engagement in public works and research. It argues Australians spend on honest projects, resist treason, and value transparent government. It notes Washington would scandalize if similar behavior occurred here and suggests surveying Australia’s approach to governance.

Australis Australia

Attempt to Kill Tito Rumour From Rome

Rumour circulated from Rome alleging an assassination attempt on Yugoslav leader Tito. Reuters advised treating the report with reserve. Earlier word claimed Tito was seriously wounded, but no official confirmation from Trieste or London embassies supported the claim.

Tito Rome Jugualavis Reuter Trieste Jugoslev London Ar Teal Salement

Patrol Actions Near Caporetto Skirmish Cost Yugoslav Life

AAP says American troops on the Morgan Line near Caporetto and Aprising repelled a Yugoslav patrol. Two Yugoslav soldiers were killed after a skirmish that followed a July 12 sighting of a Yugoslav party near an American outpost. The encounter ended with both sides retreating.

London Associated Press St Fizia Caporetto Sti Mays United States Jugeslave Lamving Anericant Mal Oman

Real standard of wages tied to workers' output

In a Sydney broadcast on July 14 the Opposition Leader Mr R G Menzies argued that the real standard of wages, or what wages would buy, depended on Australian workers' production. He said postwar prosperity required full acceptance of this principle, which he accused Labour and union leaders of despising and rejecting.

Sydney R. G. Menzies

Agitators Aim at Wartime Production Narratives

Fragmented remarks discuss attitudes of agitators toward wartime output in Australia and Russia, questioning why some productions are deemed more crucial and how failure might justify capitalist leadership. It argues that nations delaying effort lag in wealth and wartime success.

UNRULY CONDUCT ORDERS IN TOKIO OSS MENACE

July 1 report from New York cites the Eighth Army Provost Marshal addressing disorder in Tokyo. Objectionable minority attacks on women and Japanese men noted. Troops accused of biased behavior toward Japanese civilians, including car incidents and street confrontations. Funds set aside to cover related costs.

New York Eighth Army USA Saillion Aallere Wanes

Thompson notes Communist presence in union leadership

In Brisbane on July 1 and Sydney reports, W Thompson says the State men and Packers Union faced a ballot where three Communist Party members were deposed. He asserts the executive included Communists since their election, urges unionists to act to enforce majority rule, and cautions members to engage to avoid leaving union affairs to others amid ongoing upheaval.

vMidtala Communist Party Thompson

Wave of violence sweeps Sydney report

July 14 There are few wages and desbore in ey to-day crimes te eat more tamcern than in last 35 years. A CLB officer cites thug menace as widespread in city and suburbs with many bashers roaming. Detectives from all States to confer in Melbourne on cooperative measures to curb crime. Firearms and juvenile crime prevention discussed.

Sydwet CLB Melbourne Aoronomice Cooperative Plana New Bove Wales Beales F. B Kesrsey Beltane Argua Dacia

Bureau forms to protect women against abuse

A community bureau aims to safeguard girls and women from violence in a rough area. It outlines strict rules, guides residents on reporting abuse, and promotes safety measures. Local authorities emphasize vigilance and support for victims in the neighborhood.

Australia faces engulfing dangers says anxious rounds

A fragmented report from London on July 12 quotes British stock and colonial leaders warning that Australia could be drawn into global tensions. The piece references reactions from diverse groups and mentions looming risks and political pressures shaping public opinion abroad.

London Australia

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