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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1946

Page

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Bolivian President Reported Killed in Revolution

American AP dispatch from Da Paz reports a popular revolution overthrowing the government. President Villarroel allegedly resigned, with three new government members named from the university and Teachers’ Confederation. Fighting rages around La Paz, with casualties and royalists deposed as regiments move to support rebels.

New York Iy 21 Associated Press da Paz Bolivia Sty Mlarvorl Gotwersinant Villarroel Dimaso Arenas la Paz University Santiago Chile Fightine la Pivia Calama la Paz People’s Revolutionary Movement Superior Court Senor Newtor Guillen University Teachers’ Confederation Bore Ith Wonsen Guy Peting Fiore Rarguwul

Villarroel Death Declared Amid City Turmoil

The report describes Villarroel's overthrow and the chaotic days that followed as crowds, police, and military factions clashed in the city. The cabinet, president, and others were evacuated to a safe location while rumors of killings circulated amid unrest and a government change.

Chinese hostilities drive out communists in Yangtse basin

New York Times dispatch from July 21 reports Communist forces pushing toward Kuomintang zones in Jiangsu and Anhui, with heavy clashes across Yangtze river regions. Government seeks northward control while Communists suffer casualties in Sindian operations aided by Soviet and governmental factions.

New York New York Times Rey Sreay Yangtse Abe Mupet Kiangsu Yenghe Orangen Nate Ghana Klanga Shensi Thir Iijceive Nma Biangas Yanguae Nsntung Blosha Nanking Radio Netional

Bush Fire Danger Warns Statewide Areas

A bush fire warning covers the southern and western regions as forecast by the Weather Bureau. Strong winds threaten growth and spread, with heightened risk in southern districts and surrounding areas. Residents urged to stay alert and take precautions.

Anesbane Soulfiern Weather ‘Bureau Pre ‘Suhay North-Seety Westery Windh

Unification Plan for German Zones Proposed by U S

Berlin July 31 reports outline an American plan for economic fusion of the British and American zones to boost industrial output and exports. Politics would be settled later, with discussions on withdrawal from Berlin and cost control for U S occupation. The plan envisions shared oversight by Allied authorities and a potential later multi power agreement.

U.S Berlin McNarney United States Aisettanion Ounell Robertson London Fonday Oy Bribab Brivion Economic Union Reuters United Economy Une Potsdam Ruhr Germany Roenle Rhineland Sear Berlin Radio Scatieele Burg Berkenfeld Trier SSIAN McWarner Eadern Germany Tally Mall General MacNarney Brivlah

Plucky Sydney Woman Fends Off Burglar With Bottle

A resident on Sydney street fought off an intruder by smashing a bottle of brandy over his head. The thief fled down the stairs, recapped, and escaped with a bag containing money and other items. The incident ended with loud cries awakening neighbors.

Sydney Walker Airs Walker Serna Raymou Bistet

ARP Equipment Distribution for Peacetime Needs Announced

Brisbane reports Minister of Home Affairs T A Foley announced the distribution of most of 300,000 pounds worth of ARP freighting equipment for peacetime use. The package includes 213 tires, 79 trailer pumps, and various fore bodies for brigade districts, plus additional local hed items.

Brisbane Home Affairs Foley Brigade Dutricta

Arms limits proposed for satellite states in postwar treaties

Paris based Herald Tribune correspondent reports draft peace treaties for Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Finland would strip states of war making power. Italy would be reduced to 185000 army, 65000 carabinieri, 200 tanks, 22500 naval personnel and ships, 200 air units with no bombers. Romania would have 55000 army and 150 planes with 8000 airmen, a 15000 ton navy, and no bombers.

New York Herald Tribune Paris Italy Bulgaria Romania Hungary Finland United Nations Carabanieri Doris Duillo Luigi di Savoia Duca Degliabruzzi Guiseppe Garibaldi Raimondo Monte Cuccoli Luigi Cadorna Navy Air Force Nig Barbers Army Hassia Porkkela-Uda Gulf of Finland Pel- Sta France Allan Yong Maly Russia Ise Innish Rusia Ceechoslyakia Hango Britain United States Allice Bacess Cahrot Trieste Boundary Commission Maly Mount Colunien Kalians Petamo Petsamo Cape

Peace Treaties Map Russian and Allied Demands

AnOCR summary of a WW II era document outlines proposed terms for postwar borders and disarmament. It lists army, air force, and navy tonnages for Bulgaria Hungary and Finland, mentions a Porkkelanda naval base, and describes territorial adjustments involving France Italy and Czechoslovakia.

Coal Miners Strike Threatens Industrial Chaos Across Regions

Unclear OCR text reports miners refusing work after wage disputes and long running negotiations. Authorities moved to avert wider disruption as regional coal production faces possible stoppages and a looming deadline set by southern coast miners.

Cabinet meeting in London ends abruptly in Dengeron

A special two hour cabinet meeting in London ends in disorder at 9 00 am with the Prem Aroeission describing the incident. The report records limited details and notes an abrupt closure of discussions without a formal conclusion.

London Dengeron Damsad Benweini

Indian miners push for early settlement in coal strike

Reported crowds around Wollongong and Port talbot as seven Western mines suspend work amid coal shortages. Miners’ leaders meet with Prime Minister and Supply Minister to press for a quick settlement. Industry officials say stoppage endangers southern and eastern supply chains.

Wollongong Ais Sun Wales Te Cain Can- Herre Lelulzicn Atnwter Fratilan Sener

Brown and Wilton in Wimbledon style tennis results

In New York on July 21 Frank Parker defeated Gardner Mulloy 6 1 1 3 in cameras clay court championship. Other doubles teams Parker with Mulloy? Guerney and McNeill beat Worst and Rua 5 4 14 12. Brown beats Fails and others noted in July summaries with scattered scores.

New York Frank Parker Ship Gardner Mulloy Frank Guerney Dah McNeill Sidney Worst al, Rua

Wild Rumour At Pola Grips Italians

Panic spreads in Pola as the Big Four hint at handing the former Italian naval base to Jugoslavia. Italian residents flee toward the waterfront seeking passages across the Adriatic with 8000 families registered to depart. Evacuation authorities request a 3000 ton daily steamer for a month to move evacuees.

Pola Big Four Jugoslavia Jugoslav Adriatic

Contested European Politics and Oil Prospects Amid War News

A fragmented report covers panic from rumours about Petre Suiti and Merst Poin, amid restrictions on moving bodies in Southern Europe. It notes British attempts to control Pola under Italian rule, buoyed by the Big Four, plus Kuwait Oil Co plans predicting 5 billion barrels in reserves and a balance with Sheik Ahmed Adel Al Sabah.

Aten Europe Bilary Govoes T. Melshine Pold Big Four Browent Comets Ft ‘Zens Pola Shitkaa Kuwait Kuwait Oil Co Theru Sieg Tran Adebir al England Ed Wardien Deatties Alex Midre Laly Langtry

Palestine Crisis Rocks Jerusalem Amid Hotel Blast

A bomb blast at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem injures dozens and ruins the British Palestine Government Secretariat. Commander in chief and other officials escape unharmed. curfew and martial actions disrupt the city as troops secure the area.

TARAS_Lape Guy Et John Shaw Palestine Alan Cunningham King David Nd Palestine

Railway Appeals Dismissed in Landmark Case

A railway appeals panel has dismissed the case in a landmark decision. The ruling cited procedural flaws and lack of sufficient evidence. No further action is indicated.

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