Atomic test at Bikini sinks ships and stirs crowd
New York reports a submarine delivered an atomic blast at Bikini at 8 35 am. Radio listeners heard the roar as the target water area vanished beneath mist. Arkansas sank within 20 seconds, Saratoga settled deeper, and Blandy ordered beached carrier. New York, Fallon listed, many ships outside lagoon unharmed.
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New York
A.A.P
Bikini
Arkansas
Saratoga
Blandy
Fallon
Ie Iu
Americum
Americum Avocated Press
Water near mile high in Pacific tests and wreckage described
A fragmented account details a massive water plume and explosion off the coast. It notes Saratoga damage and a submerged hull despite no surface destruction, with officials cautioning secrecy. Reports mention the Arkansas test site and radiological concerns, while analysts weigh tactical aims and aftereffects.
British coal supply shifted toward oil conversion plan
British officials propose converting coal use to oil to ease shortages. Minister for Fuel Shinwell says costlier but aims to back industry with Treasury support and railways and power to boost three million tons of coal saved and one and a half million tons reduced through gasworks developments.
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Luruum
JOY
Inter
Ras
Industria
E. Shinwell
Hae
Anillian
Miners Federations Wage Fight Sees Retrospective Award Talk
Contract miners in Sydney confront compensation claims as the Central Com Authority considers a partial union demand. Willis Willis remarks a prospective award might be retrospective, while the South Coast miner district reports a resume plan and the federation’s efforts are praised amid tense negotiations.
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Sydney
Central Com Authority
Imra
Willis Sal
Wille Mic
Rane
Thumey
Lowaza
Willis
Willie
Federation Omfejele
Doctor's Complaint Political Interference Amid Labour Strife
A QuEemisd doctor, Doctor F td. Meath, told Queensland labor leaders at their annual meeting that maintaining relations with a Labour government has been challenging for a decade. He warned Bevin over serious policy issues and noted recruitment and manpower strains this year. He cited about 4,000 new recruits since January and discussed productivity pressures and wartime expectations.
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London
Meath
Queensland
New Industries to Establish in Australia with Overseas Firms
New industries planned in Australia by July involving 29 overseas companies. Minister for Port Reconstruction, Mr J Dedman, announced capital partly Australian and partly from foreign firms. Projects include electron equipment, water parts, artificial ink, wool textiles, clothing, dental gear, carpets, and more. At least 100 people expected to be employed.
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Canberra
Australia
Port-wit
J Dedman
Deamon
United Kingddom
Tam Canade
Ormsould
Atria Tost
Bert. Carpets
British roundups in Palestine disclosed in July White Paper
London reports that intercepted messages show the Haganah and Palmach operated under Jawiah agency control and engaged in sabotage under the resistance movement guise. Irgun Zvai Leumi and Stern gang cooperated with Haganah high command on certain acts. Kook Israel radio claimed to be the resistance voice and backed these groups.
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London
A.A.P
Palestine
Haganah
Palmach
Jawiah
Irgun
Zvis Leumi
Stern Group
Haganah High Command
Koom Lerael
Wer
Jewish Agency
Programme of Violence and Jewish Agency Telegrams
The long, disjointed report details a White Paper on violence linked to the Stern group and Irgun, noting planned attacks between Canton and Jerusalem, and the Jewish Agency executive telegrams to London urging actions. It cites British reactions and the agency’s stance in delaying policy declarations while considering “one serious incident.”
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Canton
Jorumlew
Iba
IMS
Security
Jewish Agency
London
Stern Group
Tmn
Tm Jewith
Eneebive
Seion
Bry
Berhard Joneph
Erase Omraid
Berner
Joseph
Sherick
Lenian
David Himtoit
Fa Chen
Avrudine
Tbe
Jewiah
Jomaaica
War Scandals Probe Focuses On War Money Schemes
Investigating committee cites undisclosed persons and war profits linked to shell contracts. Testimony alleges millions siphoned through schemes by Garsson brothers and others, with 78 firms involved and executives drawing large salaries without factory or charter.
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Garsson Brothers
Saw
Chicago
Manufsether Gellman
Work of Unera London July 24 report to UNERA council
The July 24 report warns that UNERA may face liquidation or restructuring and could still ship food to Europe. It estimates at least 273 million pounds in food and 18 million pounds in seed, fertilisers, fuels, and other goods available for purchases in the second half of 1946, with no funds for 1947.
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London
UNIUA
Europe
Oeare
IMO AG
Unera Counci
Genes
UATEA
Canadian Gawmills Sonn Toronto Agriculture Minister Statement
The Ontario Minister for Agriculture, Mr Mo Kennedy, announced that old ababer mills which have been in operation are to be reviewed. The Canadian Associated Press reported from Duly 26 that authorities will assess the mills’ status and potential actions.
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Toronto
Ontario
Mo Kennedy
Mysterious Phrase Sparks Debate About Ruling Authority
A garbled sentence suggests a question about who would rule a ruler or master. The fragment hints at governance or supremacy but lacks clear names, places, or dates to confirm specifics. Further readable text needed for precise headline and summary.
Gold Meade claims world high jump record at Cairns Show
A. L. Paynes Gold Meade cleared 8 ft 6 in to shatter the world high jump record at the Cairns Show. Jockey Jack Martin guided the horse amid cheering crowds as Payne’s team celebrated a historic feat that cements Cairns as a premier jumping show center in Australia and the world.
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A. L. Payne
Gint
Jack Martin
Australia
J. W. Blanckensse
Peninsula
C. H. Perry
Rubin Lacs
Houston High J Imp
Eith~ Grawal
Gartagny
Soowinmn
KT Carman
Peninslurs
Plait
Calens
Penileid
Anc
Plains
Joker
Gold Mente
Alf Dawson
Ban
Gold Meade
Aimaal
So Eich
Peninauis
Kevin Carman
Charlie Perry
Carver
Meade
Martiz
Dt Wimmer Penineule
Tar
Rymande
Bill
Higmonde
Bill Tock
Jim Burke
Ald Mzade
Abe Mole
Marin
Liv
Machin
Folie
Northern Rovers
Addon
AL. Payne
Eontsay
Brisbane
Wat
Churchill motion stirs debate on health act in London
In London July 21 AA record notes Mr Churchill pressing a motion to discuss health service provisions amid New policy rhetoric. Dr Guy Deneuerman of SMA Covell cites divided views on whether service should expand or limit practice under the current act. The minister claims the act remains complete and unhindered, while tensions rise over potential changes and the need for decisive action in coming days.
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Guy Deneuerman
SMA, Covell
Indian Elections and Horse Racing Report From Bombay
A muddled fragment outlines Indian elections in Bombay with mentions of a 207 seat result out of 380, Moslems and Independents, and unverified seats. It then shifts to a post war horse show in Sydney style notes about a horse race featuring Jockay Marlin on Gold and a dramatic jump sequence amid scepticism.
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IAAP
Elecul
Syle i Rewer
Nedeat
Lord Ravelis Netley Re
Shacra
Jockay Marlin
Algh
Gald Meade
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