French austerity budget may trigger early crisis
Paris reports from Reuters that most French morning papers foresee an early government crisis due to the new austerity budget. Combat predicts potential dictatorship if ministers fall, while 250,000 workers are striking and 40,000 textile workers threaten further action. The Metallurgists union cites 300,000 members planning a July 1 protest. 50,000 bank workers cripple business. Leon Blum concedes failure of the price cut plan amid ongoing parliamentary strains.
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London
A.A.P
National Union of Metallurgists
France
M. Leon Blum
Populaire
Threatened Strike Against Austerity Budget in France
The national Metal Workers' Union plans a 24 hour walkout on July 1 against government austerity measures. Banks and coal miners join broader labor unrest as 200,000 French miners strike, risking coal shortages and power cuts. Analysts deem the action politically charged, not driven by wages, signaling wider opposition to economic policy.
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National Committee of the Metal Workers’ Union
France
Defence of Malaya Singapore Leader Warns on Pacific Balance
The newspaper notes forthcoming arrival of Viscount Montgomery to Singapore and argues Malaya’s security hinges more on Anglo American and Asian balance than on local forces. It warns Japan’s strength, alliance dynamics with the United States and Russia, and questions the effectiveness of rifle and bayonet defence against aerial threats.
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Singapore
Jame
Sursus Times
Viscount Montgomery
Malaya
Hama
United States
Air Ministry
Singspore
Feebee
Pacific
Sombung
Japan
Sipera
Mouya
United States Leaders Move on Geneva Trade Charter
At the Geneva World Trade Conference the United States proposes inserting provisions in the World Trade Charter to curb state controlled trade practices. Czechoslovakia fears potential impact on state reading enterprises while New Zealand seeks a supplementary measure to secure trade policy aims. The U S proposal aims to stop states from using trading powers for protectionist ends.
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Ceseva
United States
Czechoslovakia
New Zealand
Empire must share burden of empire says Australian official
In Sheffield at a Curlers' feast High Commissioner J A Beasles urged Britain to share the Empire's cost in defending freedom. He stressed Australia feels trusted with the British Empire in the Pacific and warned against forgetting Britain stood alone at a critical time.
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ONDON
Britain
J A. Beasles
Sheffield
Australia
Pacific
Change of control for Norfolk Island urged by Auckland Chamber
Auckland Chamber of Commerce plans to seek the Associated Chambers of Commerce to press the Government on possible transfer of sovereignty of Norfolk Island from Australia to New Zealand. The move rests on Norfolk Island tax links and strategic value, with many residents seen as favoring New Zealand. The chamber argues trade would grow if Norfolk becomes New Zealand territory, noting potential citrus, tomato, passion fruit and potato production.
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Auckland
Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Welling
Norfolk Island
Australia
New Zealand
New
Norfolk
Failure To Reach just And Stable Peace Settlement
Canberra reports Dr. Evatt commenting on the United Nations two year existence. He stresses struggle for just principles and democratic methods in international affairs, noting major powers must not let their desires prevail in peace making. He warns against veto risks in the Security Council and predicts the General Assembly will grow into a popular world concert.
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Security Council
General Assembly
Thugs Hold Up Cyclist With Revolver At Bulli Pass
A Corrimal man, Robert Evan Bignall, was held at gunpoint by two youths on Bulli Pass while riding from Sydney to Corrimal. They stripped his pockets, stole motor cycle documents and petrol tickets, tied him to a tree with a sash cord, and drove off his bike toward Sydney. Police arrested a young man and charged him. another is being searched for.
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Sydney
Bulli Pass
Amg
Robert Evan Bignall
Corrimal
Bignal
Princes Highway
Panorama Hotel
Sul
Moe Ee
Wes Sbie
United States Plans Ship Aid to Italy in Postwar Rebuild
Secretary of State said the US will send 31 merchant ships to Italy to aid reconstruction. Legislation could transfer 18 liberty ships to Italy to replace ships lost at sea while under American control. He stated Americans are more generous than many nations in aiding Italy.
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Washington
General Marshall
United States
Ialy
Faly
Henny
Tee Ue
iGieneal
Jhose
China
United Staes
Soil erosion threat raised in Queensland
Brisbane June 26 Professor L Teakle of Queensland University warned the soil erosion menace in the states primary industries. He cited a Darling Downs survey showing 40 per cent of 800000 acres damaged by erosion. The talk noted limited local data and praised ongoing Department of Agriculture work and the appointment of Ladewig as Soil Conservation Officer to combat erosion.
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Brisbane
Queensland
L. Teakle
Queensland University
Real Estate Institute
Darling Downs
Department of Agriculture
Ladewig
Change of old methods in farming urged in New South Wales
The Prefeaser notes potential changes to traditional farming methods to address issues like soil erosion and crop failure. Farmers welcomed new soil conservation techniques, while neglect of such methods was linked to declines in productivity. The report cites conservative estimates about grain yield and farm prospects in New South Wales.
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New South Wales
Crawford uncrowned by rising stars on sunny centre court
Former singles champion Crawford received a warm reception as he faced younger players including Morea Segura and others. Queen Mary watched from the centre as the weather stayed hot and sunny while several doubles results appeared: Fitz rowed Brown and Long v MacKenzie Robson 6 1 7 5. Rinkel van Swol Warbors Wit man 6 3 4 3. Barton Pavin Cox Cellaporta 6 4 6 1 6 4. Bose Moban Andrews and
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Rperagoine E. Morea
Segura
Queen Mary
Fiter
Greatt Brown
Long
MacKenzie
Robson
Peter
van den Eynde
Bayley
Tister
Rinkel
van Swol
Warbors
Witman
Barton
Pavin
Cox
Cellaporta
Bose
Moban
Tennis doubles and singles results from a mixed list
A cluttered OCR of tennis match scores lists Barry, Bedi, Has elier, Godsell, Buraz, Asboth, Btolpa, Bul and many others in varied pairings. Several sets show 6 2 6 3 3 6 6 2, with numerous 7 5 7 5 and 6 1 6 3 lines, including Ahmed Mohammed Khan versus Billington Hovell and E. J. David H. F. David versus A. Finkelkraut, among others, reflecting a chaotic record of results and pairings.
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Barry
Bedi
Haselier
Godsell
Buraz
Asboth
Btolpa
Bul
Noes
Mir
Ion Morea
Gua Vrachora
Ahmed
Mohammed Khan
Billington
Hovell
E. J. David
H. F David
Finkelkraut
Pails
Bromwich x. Witeman
Lark
Falkenburg
Kramer
Abbes Selam
Destreman v. Sones
Manby
Fannim Bourgess
Kemp
Metiern
Carter
Ise
Petra v. Anders
Ade
Beishant Cod Wishes
Malfrey
Coldham
St Weathered
Pease
Moscow Replies to Britain's Request
London dispatch reports Foreignee Mr Erect Bevin implying that Britain would draw its own conclusions if information is withheld. Bevin states there will be misunderstandings between nations when such information is withheld and that Britain regrets Russia's actions.
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London
Erect Bevin
Mouse of Commons
Moscow
Sir Mauree Peterson
Molotov
Britain
Russia
Britain to adjust Hungary policy after events in Europe
British sources say Bevin will discuss Hungary with Molotov in Paris and issue statements after recent developments. Bevin told the House of Commons the Hungary matter is not closed and Britain plans to respond to evolving events in Europe with cautious diplomacy.
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Tefusea
Britain
Hungary
Bevin
M. Molotov
Paris
House of Commons
Dollar Crisis Feared In Present Year
Washington June 35 AAP The Commerce Department forecast a dollar crisis before end of May 1947 as foreign nations hoard dollars. Officials warned exporters that a dollar shortage would shrink American exports, with half year figures outrun by postwar flood yet prices rising about three percent. Countries could counter with exchange controls barter or import restrictions.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Form Ier
Department
America
Europe
Pacific
Sergeant-Instructor Madden Sets Sprint Pace in Northern Command Meet
London report notes Sergeant-Instructor Madden of the ph sses training corps ran 100 yards in 10.8 seconds, nearly tying a record at the Northern Command sports meet.
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London
Madden
Ph Sses
Northern Command
U S Sends Note on Detention of Opponents in Romania
The United States protested the detention of hundreds of Opposition and non party persons in Romania. It rejected the Romanian interior minister's claim that arrests were needed for internal order and described the measures as deliberate suppression and terror against democratic elements.
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Ee Cebaniy
Uaneen
Balkans Commission Report Divides Opinions on Refugees and Borders
The Balkans Commission report shows Russia and Poland blaming the government for terrorism while France abstains from majority blame. It urges a Balkan border plan within years, moving refugees, fostering Greco Bulgarian talks, and setting up camps for displaced persons. Russia and Poland oppose all recommendations.
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Russia
Poland
France
Balkans
Tenajona
Greece
Balkan
Recuonty Council
Palestine Government statement to Palestine Committee
The Palestine Government issued an 11 page 14 000 word statement to the League of Nations Palestine Committee outlining Britain's case. It argues shared recognition of both Arab and Jewish rights is needed for Palestinian wellbeing and a rational home. The document admits failure to get Arabs and Jews to cooperate on public work for common ends.
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Jerusalem
Jume 35
Aa.p
Palestine Government
L.N. Palestine Committee
Ec Oees
Offensive launched by Communists in Manchuria threatens govern
A United Press summary from Shanghai and Nanking reports Russia supplied the Chinese Communists in Manchuria with captured wartime gear including 151 airplanes 155 tanks 186 armored cars and 787 large guns enabling new offensives that put government forces in a critical position. China protested Russia violated a Sino Russian treaty by blocking Chinese troops from entering Dairen and Port Arthur. United States officials signaled concern over inflation and the Chinese economic situation while seeking early action on relief and stability.
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New York
A.A.P
United Press
Shanghai
Russia
Kwantung Army
Manchuria
Nanking
Dairen
Port Arthur
Test Cricket Innings Defeat Follows Narrow Handover
England fall in a tense match as Rowan scores 38 before dismissal. Waadbrook quick-fire comes, then two fours off Mann. Hutton clinches with a hooked four off a high delivery. England second innings Hutton not out, Washbrook 13 not out as bowler notes proceed.
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Ingings
Rowan
Waadbrook
Teo
Mann
Hutton
High Allfom
Private Airline Operators Frustrated by Government
Government barriers over two and a half years hinder private airline managers. They reported to the Co. E. mt Mamiem that the T.AA. should permit these operators to engage in practical service. The campaign mentions companies like Pty, Ltd and Queensland Flying Services along with Lew Daines and Pilani.
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Menwealth
Sirline
Co. E. Mt Mamiem
T.aa
Ieee AacAe Ban Cralle’ Pty, Ltd
Queensland Flying Services
Clements Tragedy Evidence Of Poison In Post Mortems
The coroner reveals three post mortems on Clement, finding morphine in one kidney and spinal cord, with cyanide present in a bottle labeled phenobarbitone. Doctors conclude death was morphine related, with no disease evident to cause it. Mrs Stevens testified she never suspected Mrs Clements of drug addiction and quoted her as saying she took “something my husband gives me” for headaches.
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Firth
Clement
Grace Anid
Donnor Clemente
Amy Stevens
Clements
Threat of New Crisis in Britain
The British Trades Union Congress warns Britain may face a fuel crisis surpassing last winter's severity. With June coal output below the government target of four million tons weekly, the council urges a Joint Advisory Board meeting of employers workers and government to discuss steps. Factories restarting, plant extensions, and failing to stagger working hours are cited as factors raising demand for electric power.
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London
Peters Council
Brittle
Trade Union Congress
Britain
Labour
G. Tenars
Trouble in Bombay Amritsar Rioting in Amritsar and Bombay
London report says arson continued in Amritsar despite warnings. Fifteen shops burned and fifteen damaged as police seize six bombs and weapons. In Bombay tension rose after Bengal partition news with ten killed or injured and a state of emergency extended for another month.
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London
Associated Press
Amritsar
Bombay
Bengal
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