Wellington Koo for US appointment report
A historic note on Wellington Koo being named to represent the United States. It outlines his education at Yale and his diplomatic roles, including service as a minister to various countries and as the U.S. delegate to the World Peace Conference. The piece emphasizes his background in law and philosophy and his rise within American diplomacy. The report reflects early 20th century reporting on diplomatic appointments and credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertain
Washington
Yale
Slengrate
Bane
Othne
Lion & Moe
Riot on the Rock Gibraltar Seamen Civil Unrest 1940s
Contested reports describe a long run of disturbances in Gibraltar involving sailors and soldiers from several nations. The worst clash occurred in 1945 on Main Street, with locals and foreign servicemen crowding cafes and bars in a tense, topographical fortress town. Authorities cite wartime favoritism toward drink and traffic through border crossovers, while locals and El Calpense press and other voices reflect mixed attitudes toward British rule and Spanish-Gibraltarian relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Rock of Gibraltar
Sigpe and
Sip
Lhrge
Gihealtarumreal
Calle Real
Owlich
Sergeemen
Ghoritay
Stenad
Luihanres
Spain
Amine Vaitnrs
Clbratay
Gre Nok
Alinoueh
el Calpense
Rock
Betis
Snovaner
Oly Three Howe
Hotel Victoria
POWs Return Home Echoes of War in British Zone
In Nanburg Germany AP reports a British zone tale where a former prisoner of war, Mike, travels with a British-requisitioned unit. Robert Griese, tied to German forces in the Caucasus, plans to stay in the occupied area as his wife Lin and daughter prepare to move, while a large cohort of POWs faces uncertain futures after years of captivity.
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Nanburg
Germany
Mike
Robert Griess
Hugh
Ohio
Panzer Gyrpotier
Caucasus
Ceitven
Lin
Local council notes include deaths and public works orders
The Eacham Shire meeting records the death of former council employee Mr. Alex Winters and condolence actions, plus approvals and requests on water, septic tanks, bridges, road grades, and community projects across Malanda Millaa Millaa and Atherton districts with multiple motions carried.
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Malanda
Amin
Campbell
Eas
Alex Winters
Council
Winters
Ce Jonason
de Daley
Department of Local Authority Affaire
Main Street
Millag Milla Wnd
Cr. Carmichael
Knudson
W Taylor
Babinda Notes Sugar 5m and Ambulance Matters
Babinda notes report sugar supply tightened by rain reducing stock. a sugar technologist from Fortow to visit, and transport department plans delivery to Australia. Ambulance Committee held July 11 with presiding officer Mr L McDonnell. Superintendent reported June activity including 41 electronic receipts and 47 transports, 178 office cases, mileage 498. Balance £966 8s.1d. Long Service Medal recommended for the superintendent with 20 years service. Discussion on purchasing a new ambulance car and price quotes to be considered at next meeting.
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Cairns Post
Williams
Lee Jom Cannery
Queensland
Cardwell North
Cardwell
Cooktown
Cairns
Mareeba
Atherton
Calms
Sairns
Sureebs
Barron
Rocky Creek
Granite Creek
Uch
Jadein Q.co
Seamark-raad
Anne Sammie Tuto
Opera
the Grater
Seamark
Akim
Kelly
Daley
Kaudson
Charman
Mareebs
Engineer ‘Sea Association
Malanda Qd.o
Styles
Kidd
English
Malands Q.cr
Joan
Styles Quarry
Minburn Qdo
Nash Road
Minbin School
Cr Knuidisnn
Dooley
Walker's Brign
Fan Barron
Cooks Road
Gwynne Creek
Belson's-road
Upper Barron
Willie
Lillian Lindmy
Rostrose
Ce Turner
Briglish
Lindsey
Alan
Ena Burke
Knudson
Dales
Burke
Morans
Babinda
Arend
Fnrtow
Tuy
Australia
Sey
Java
Andre T
Brash
Mackey
Mr. Brashh
Babinds Amm
Iah
Nao Taleen
Ature
Babinda Anillance
L. McDonnell
P-L. O'Connell
Lew
J. A. Wallace
BATB
Pew
Asiune
Defeating Aggressors With Inter-American Defense Plan
A report from New York outlines a unified hemispheric defense strategy led by President Truman. It envisions Atlantic and Pacific bases across the Americas, joint training, standardized forces, and interchangeable units to deter an aggressor. The plan includes basing strategic bombers and a network of naval and army facilities, with authorities granted to transfer equipment and units among nations.
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Harry S. Truman
Nan
U.S. Congress
Pacific
Defence Board
Atlantis
Iceland
England
Adres
Canary Talands
Falkland Islands
Aleutian Islands
Marienas
Ceralines
Congress
Hemisphere
Cael
Ane Amnemyreryean Defence Board
Pune
Feco
Truwan
Navy
Rural electricity delays slow expansion plan
Cairns Regional Electricity Board advised councils that rural electrification faces manpower and material shortages. Despite sympathy for extensions, feeder projects await skilled tradesmen and funding. Debentures for state insurance were approved, and by law changes were set for August. Budget reports across divisions show mixed receipts and expenses.
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Cairns
Abewer
Iit
MD Ie
Brisbane
Kenny
English
Joan
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Arly
Sears
Nice
Malvern Star
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A. SS
E. A. Wentons
Malvers
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Bruce Small Pty. Ltd
Mruce Small Fty. Ltd
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Aretrate Fe
Eacham Shire
Ile
Laravis
Eacham
War Straughan
Agéiculture
Lr. Pethevoridga
G Hnidenand
Lye Atherton
Yungaburra
RS Baila
VC. Mahoney
Xinck
Mijlan
Anter Turmer
RSL
Botanic Museum
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Opal Merca
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Carmichael
Department of Local Authority Affairs
A. Notin
State of
Queens
M A. Brine
Mato
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Mulgraveiver
Liltse Bularare
New York
Hubal
Lr Kidd
Townsville
Phe
Newnote
Santary
Gerbree
Loao Council
Winfield
A. J. Draper’s
FIGRE
Emels
A. J. Draper
Erg. Ltd
Abbott Street
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ROYAL
Catalina
Schumanns
Schumann
AM P. Society
A.M.P. Society
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Archdall, Cairm
Hebron
Rman
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