Britain outlines six point plan for India in Commons
Britain announces a comprehensive six point plan for India in the House of Commons. The proposal envisions a Union of India with executive and legislature drawn from British and Indian state representatives, shared control over foreign affairs defence and finance, provincial powers preserved, and possible groupings of provinces with periodic constitutional reconsideration.
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Machinery for settlement of constitution stalls Indian talks
The Cabinet Mission outlined a plan to set up a formal machinery guiding Indian negotiations and constitution solving for Indians by Indians. It warned that premature external meddling could weaken unity and pressed for a New Delhi based interim framework and a two power alliance to secure defense and governance while all parties pursue a lasting settlement.
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New York Sun Reports Alleged War Assets Scandal
The New York Sun details a suspected wartime assets scandal linked to the War Assets Administration. It cites hundreds of millions in disposals, questionable agent expenses, and low sale values. The piece questions why officials sold assets at high prices while others profited and notes plans to junk vast quantities of electronics and vehicles.
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French Admiral Dismissed for Japan Collaboration
Paris May 16 Admiral second class and former Governor General in Indo China has been dismissed from the French Navy for collaboration with the Japanese. A new situation requires review in light of existing opposition preserving freedom of action to determine its future course.
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India
Secrecy Rule Unanimously Adopted by Security Council
The Security Council unanimously adopted a secrecy rule allowing denial of records to all UN members not on the council. Only Mr P Hasluck of Australia spoke, urging liberal interpretation of rule 53. M Gromyko attended the meeting. The rule permits granting or denying records to nonmembers, even if they are on the council, and to deny access if delegates miss private sessions.
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Retiring Chairman Afif Pasha Silent on UN Goals
The Associated Press reports Dr Afif Pasha, retiring President of the Security Council, was disappointed by unachieved tasks during his chairmanship. He lamented global peace efforts and urged unity among nations to place all peoples ahead of individual interests.
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Dr Evatt Charged Amid Foreign Policy Debate
London reports Dr Evatt amid a heated debate on postwar peace plans. The Daily Warher's Part correspondent notes Evatt urged using the fact ministers failed to agree on separate Anglo French American treaties with Italy and Ballist states. The piece suggests war weariness and Soviet opposition shaped diplomacy and that Evatt’s plan faced skepticism from Byrnes and Vandenberg.
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Australia and Security Council meetings debate new member rules
Australia voices opposition to broad secret meetings and wide access to final transcripts. Mr Hasivak and Dr Evatt discuss charter interpretation, arguing the General Assembly should decide on admitting new members while stressing Australia favors limited private sessions and restrained access.
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Britain Takes New Colony as Rajah Debates Bill
Debates in the colonial assembly describe Britain acquiring a new colony for an annual payment of 3800. Opposing members accuse Tuan Muda of not being consulted while Sir James Brooke supports a new relation with Saraway. The Native members vote 17 to against the Bill amid criticism the motion is purely formal.
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Franco’s Plans to Attack Secret German Agreement Unclear
Fragmented text reports a plan to attack a hidden German deal and save the American ally. Mention of Antwerp and Paris appears with cautious language and references to a crowd reacting to a dramatic political moment. The piece hints at war loans and social unrest.
Brisbane Licence Protests as ALP Application Is Noted
Report notes protests over a Brisbane broadcasting licence grant. ALP applications filed in 1941 are cited by M H A. Premier Hunlant mentions the Labour Party in the licensing matter. Radio Supplies Unlimited proprietor John Carter criticizes government actions likening them to dictatorship.
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Meat strike prompts government intervention plan
Brisbane reports union officials will travel to Melbourne to press for government action as an 11 week strike continues. ACTU and Federal Government talks are sought to speed consultations. Trade unions aim to organize support and request federal mediation.
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Plans for a full medical benefits scheme in Australia
Canberra May 18 The Commonwealth Government aims to prepare a full medical benefits scheme contingent on a forthcoming referendum. Health ministers met in Canberra to discuss Queensland and state hospital schemes as a basis for wider national development. The objective is universal access to treatment at no charge through centralized centres across rural urban and city areas. Senator Fraser said the campaign would extend to the AMA and warned doctors could be mobilized if cooperation fails, while the BMA signalled conditional support and ongoing discussions with states on expansion and funding.
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Step Toward Reunion With American Husbands
A perplexing foreign dispatch reports a plan connected to deportation costs. The notice mentions a bond of 380 to cover the expense and lists parties in an alleged arrangement. Names and precise locations are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Conference of Foreign Ministers Adjourns in London
In London on May 16, after three weeks of negotiations the Foreign Ministers adjourned. Molotov resisted Britain on Germany, while Meissner rejoined the group for champagne. They signed revised Italian armistice terms and discussed Allied views on ex-satellite states. Byrnes said the conference was not a failure, and deputies were given work for future tasks.
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Winston Duggan Returning to England on New Service
The former Victoria Governor Winston Duggan and Lady Duggan sail from Rose Bay on the Rumcatten Britain service to England. The boat departs tomorrow morning and is expected to reach England next Thursday.
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Shooting of POW Garoner Raises Doubts at Trial
Witnesses testified about a gunshot wound to a prisoner of war as Bartell allegedly fired toward a man described as Bartell while guards and prisoners watched. The scene unfolded near Rudolph Bari Sferet 40 with witnesses stating that only one shot was heard and the incident occurred around 6 pm during the march.
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Industries Court Considers 40-Hour Week in Sheeting Industry
May 18 report states the Industries Court slowed an application for a 40 hour week in the sheeting industry. The proposal would run from June 1 to mid-July, with the court noting little to no reduction in weekly sheep shorn per worker under the 40 hour regime compared with the four hour week.
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