India urged to attend world trade talks for development
A committee report recommends India participate in the proposed International Trade Conference. It argues India's fair share of world trade and employment hinges on planned development, regulated by trade instruments and national policy, while cautioning against excessive international obligations. It asserts India deserves a permanent seat on the International Trade Organization board.
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Consultative Committee of Ecoomists
Inia
Government of India
United Siates
India
Cimublers Lifeentler
International Trade Organization
Internation Trade Organisation
Internauimal Trade Organisation
Wood processing method boosts the strength of home furniture
A novel wood treatment uses a cheap cement-like substance injected under pressure to fill vein-like structures in the timber, creating an extremely hard surface. The process aims to divert wartime timber use into durable furniture and building materials for future homes.
Ford V-8 Sedan and Prefect Sedan showcased at Crossland Motors Cairns
Ford Australia unveils the 1946 V-8 Sedan and Prefect Sedan with a longer wheelbase, increased ground clearance, enhanced headroom, larger luggage space, and safer features including an auto hood lock. New hydraulics, improved carburetion, and a redesigned radiator and body emphasize smoother ride and stronger frame.
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Crossland Motors
Cairns
Ford Company
Spectacular winger Len Kenny stars as Brisbane crushes Balmain
September 16 at Exhibition Grounds subdues Balmain under lights. Len Kenny scores five tries for Brisbane with 38,000 spectators cheering. Brisbane wins 30 to 7 after leading 1 0 2 at half-time. Kenny potential sixth try passes to Bill Tygun, who did the lead-up work.
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Brisbane
Len Kenny
Balmain
Exhibition Grounds
Kenny
Who
Bill Tygun
Mossman Tennis Team Beats Seal on Rural School Courts
On September 16 Mossman hosted a team of tennis players led by Sam Cairns. Mossman won with 11 sets 87 games to 10 7 sets 08 games. In doubles results Nothdurst and Nicol defeated Stewart and Boniface 6-4. Fennell and Grogan beat Draper and Stewart 6-2. Stewart and Boniface lost 3-6 to Howe and Landy.
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Mossman
Sam Cairns
Nothdurst
Nicol
V. Stewart
Boniface
V. Fennell
Grogan
Draper
Stewart
Zillfield
Prince
V. Draper
Howe
Landy
Prefect car interior updates boost comfort and safety features
Describes new trim and seating arrangements with rear foot room improvements, updated front seat adjustment, ventilating glass, safety windscreen, and enhanced luggage space. Notes engineering refinements, electrical advancements, redesigned headlamps, floating rear axle, and improved braking and clutch systems as part of a broader update to the Prefect model.
International Fund Motor Coach Travel Popular in U.S
London September 16 AAP The Chancellor of the Exchequer Dr Hf Dalton said at a press conference before departing for the inaugural meeting of the International Fund Bank in Washington that he expected benefits for the world and urged cooperation between nations. He noted no planned changes to the dollar parity. A separate feature notes the growth of long distance motor coach travel in the United States, citing Pacific Greyhound Lines and routes from San Francisco to Los Angeles and Portland to Salt Lake City, with millions of passengers and extensive miles traveled, underscoring road transport as key to tourism development.
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London
AAP
Hf Dalton
International Fund Bank
Washington
Britain
Dalton
USA
Pacific Greyhound Lines Co
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ameria
Trojan Horse Strategy Foiled Pirates by Dutch Navy
Dutch naval authorities in Batavia used a Trojan Horse tactic to trap pirates attacking prahus and native fishing boats. Pirates boarded by a patrol vessel and after a short struggle were captured. the Dutch report says the pirates suffered casualties and were taken by ship to safe custody.
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Batavia
Prahus
Duta Asilom
Paraguay Feels War's Aftermath Shaping Its Politics
In Alrington Paraguay the European war reverberates domestically as censorship lifts and civilian parties gain ground after six years. Rumors of elections approach, a potential opposition candidate emerges, and a democratic bloc forms amid army influence as Morinigo-era tensions ease under moves toward a new constitution and election law.
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Alington
Paraguay
Europe
Germany
Elf
Agustin Avila
Higinia Merinigo
Avila
Gol
Victoriano Benitez Tera
Moriniga
Democratic
Benitez Vera
The
Colorados
February Revolutionary Centre
Morinigo
Liberal’ Party
Lhfe
Juan Francisco Recaide
Mcrals
Colorado
Revolutionary Centre
Aurmours
Buayo
France tests brakes with roadside boards to cut accidents
Road safety efforts in France include a Dunlop Bulletin inspired campaign using roadside boards asking drivers to test brakes at set distances. Initial trials in Bois de Boulogne showed many drivers tried their brakes, with boards moved periodically to maintain attention and extend the scheme nationwide as a low cost, long lasting measure to keep motorists brake minded.
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Dunlop
Bois de Boulogne
Paris
Self-Serve Cash Register At Seattle Restaurant Baffles Patrons
A Seattle restaurant lets customers operate the cash register to ring up their bill and receive change, a practice drawing curiosity and questions about checkout control and staff oversight.
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Seattle
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