Big Four Accept Plan At Peace Conference In Paris
Paris September 26. The plenary session adopted the Big Four acceleration proposals setting October 5 as a deadline for committees and October 15 for plenary completion. Mr Trygve Lie was authorized to supervise execution. A Greek Albanian frontier wrangle arose as M Kardelj sought formal decision only to have Greece withdraw the motion to facilitate the session.
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Paris
A.A.P
Big Four
Trygve Lie
M. Kardelj
Jusoslavia
Epirus
Albania
Czechs press claim to Danube border territory
The Hungarian Political and Territorial sub-committee backed in principle Czechoslovakia’s demand for Danube south bank territory to aid Bratislava’s development, with options for Magyar residents including full Czechoslovak citizenship, voluntary transfer to Hungary, or bilateral arrangements. Czechoslovakia, Canada and Britain supported. Australia did not vote. The Italian committee adopted articles on Abyssinia and Albania’s territorial integrity. Greek amendments on nuclear energy and inland claims were debated.
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Costello
Danube
Bratislava
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Canada
Britain
Australia
Stirling
Jugoslav
Italy
Albania
Erin
Greece
Ibania
Saucoo
Frontier Town hit by bandit attack in Athens
In Athens on September 16 authorities report armed bands, described as Ceremunist, numbering 1008 to 154, attacked and overran a garrison near Leakati. Government forces fought back with heavy casualties on both sides. within the week 61 bandits were killed and 115 wounded, while eight soldiers and gendarmes died and nine were wounded with 19 missing.
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Athens
A.A.P
Lewashi Deakati
Abyssinia claims and foreign status debate noted
The statement confirms that all claims to special influence or interests in Abyssinia are rejected and that Italians there hold the same status as other foreigners. It also calls for restoration of Abyssinian artistic religious and historical objects and archives. The committee rejected Polish and Greek amendments tightening war crimes proceedings.
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Vinta
Abyssinia
Connectton
Trieste citizenship rules debated after five hours
The Trieste sub committee spent five hours without resolution on citizenship qualifications for the proposed free territory. Britain and America proposed that anyone listed in Trieste on June 10, 1949 and still resident when the treaty becomes effective should qualify. Yugoslavia urged qualification based on the 1098 census. The Military Committee also discussed banned offensive weapons for Balkan countries and Pinland, noting a Greek amendment to ban motor torpedo boats in the Bulgarian treaty. The British naval delegation said MTAs were banned under the Italian treaty, a ban present in early drafts but dropped in later revisions. The United States delegate agreed the omission was not intended, while M. Karpount of Russia suggested a mistake. Britain and America
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Trieste
Britain
America
Jugoslavia
Balkan
Pinland
MTA
United States
M. Karpount
Russia
Vyshinsky blocks Australian plan for European Court of Rights
Paris dispatch reports Vyshinsky curtly rejecting the Australian proposal to establish a European Court of Rights. He argues for a more universal approach noting the rights of Indians in Asia, Blacks in the United States, and Indonesians. The Italian Goimitte leader Henna Heald raises questions on protecting vulnerable peoples, while Hodgson urges withdrawal. The motion fails 15 votes to zero.
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Paris
CAP Ae
Hodgson
Vyshin
Nada
Ted
Balkans Committee Adopts 1 Percent Compensation Plan
The Balkans Economic Committee at the Peace Conference adopted a 1 percent compensation plan for United Nations property owners in Romania by nine votes to four. Britain failed to secure full compensation and the US proposal for 35 percent was defeated.
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Paris
United Nations
Rumania
Peace Conference
Britain
United States
Gregory
Étain
Russia
Barracking debate sparks warnings during English tour
The Dally Mail sports writer says Australian cricket officials erred by raising barracking before the English tour. He mocks police monitoring crowds and argues that English players will endure taunts, while warning against inflaming tensions over a minor issue.
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London
Australia
Dallyall
Geoffrey Simpson
US Meat Famine Hits New York City Hard
Nation wide scarcity strikes New York with only five carloads of mutton and three of veal reaching the city for legitimate destinations. Poultry receipts slightly exceed meat but black market activity and price control evasion raise concern under O P A surveillance.
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New York
Department of Markets
O.P.A
Disturbances Mount Across Indian Cities
Reports from Calcutta Bombay Dacca and Agra describe ongoing violence with stabbing and arson. On September 26 and 27 fatalities reached multiple per city while hundreds were injured. Premier Kher urged peace and protection of the vulnerable amid the knife attacks and hooligan violence.
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Bombay
Calcutta
Dacca
Agra
Decca
London
A.A.P
Associated Press
B. G. Kher
Legislative Assembly
Prees
Eee
Sydney magistrate rules on expression at meeting
In Central Court Magistrate Hardwicke imposes a one month gaol term on George Thompson a 56 year old seaman for disorderly conduct at Mr Menzies meeting in Darlinghurst on September 1 as about 200 persons staged an organised demonstration Sergeant Lewis notes Menzies entered the hall by a rear exit at 9 pm
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Sydney
Hardwicke
Central Court
George Thompson
Seaman
Menzies
Darlinghurst
Lewis
Sister Kenny visit to New York for film premiere
Sister Kenny arrives in New York for the premiere of a film about her fight for recognition. The picture claims her paralysis treatment outperforms all others by about tenfold, and highlights her method as a breakthrough.
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Kenny
New York
Sister Kenny
Cl Ae
Benny
Typhoon limited damage to Guam Navy installations
Admiral Nimitz disclosed that a recent typhoon caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage to Navy sites on Guam. He stated the incident did not produce greater destruction. The remark was released from Washington.
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Washington
Nimitz
Guam
Troops in Japan Struggle With Discontent and Supplies
London dispatch reports British troops in Japan described as shabby and discontented, with cables to the minister highlighting shortages of food and basic gear. The Daily Mail correspondent quotes urgent pleas from the Camerons and others about sustaining troops in jungle conditions and maintaining morale.
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London
Mall
Egakanate Cof
C. BR. Attlee
Sadit
Camerons
Disorder at rally with cries for Eddie and Ward
A heated meeting saw demonstrators hoisting signs and shouting We want Eddie We want Ward while the defendant joined in the cries Berserk Thompson rushed the platform shouting Pig Iron 7 dirty Fascist Inspector Cl restrained by a struggle as others aided him Placards described by Sergeant Lewis were uniform despite damage to their shapes and text
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Eddie
Ward
Thompson
Lewis
Repatriation of German F C 8
London report states Britain will start repatriation of German forces today as part of the ongoing postwar demobilization. The dispatch notes a monthly schedule for the transfer, with Allied coordination and expected timeline for completion.
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London
AAP
Britain
No More Silver N Coinage in Britain Aimed
The British government considers withdrawing silver from coinage to conserve oilver for essential industry and to stockpile silver for wartime lend-lease obligations. The Financial Times notes cupro nickel coins would replace existing silver currency while preserving coin appearance, with Mt Isa resuming silver production boosting output toward about 1 million ounces this year 1945. The move follows a sharp postwar drop in silver output and rising London prices, amid broader war economy pressures.
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Financial Times
United States
Britain
Mt. Isa
Gree
Mt Isa
London
Queenstone
Brit
No Ships at Mackay as Waterside Trouble Persists
Mackay faces a shipless port as watersiders refuse to use certain equipment and to double sling sugar. The no work no ships policy follows recommendations from the Stevedoring Commission and employers, after Port Esperance last week and ongoing wharf conditions tied to sugar output. Experts were sent to Mackay but the watersiders rejected their recommendations.
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Mackay
Watersiders
Stevedorindustry Commission
Port Esperance
5 Ing
Egypt Premier Rejects British Treaty Revisions
An Alexandria correspondent reports Egypt's Prime Minister rejects revising the 1608 treaty with Britain. The premier plans to deliver an official note to Viscount Stonegate by late September. If sovereignty is upheld, Egypt may resist new terms, and the current treaty could remain in effect.
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London
A.ap
Associated Press
Alexandria
Remon
Anmion
Aera
Roosevelt Estate Worth Million Dollars
The Roosevelt estate shows a net value after debts of 1 005 008 dollars. Executor and legal costs ran to 309 516 dollars. Assets include stocks and bonds 353 055 dollars bank accounts notes and cash 197 543 dollars real estate in New York 104 855 dollars and war bonds net proceeds 212 047 dollars.
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World Telegram
Roosevelt
New York
Russian five year plan tone shifts in wartime London report
AAP correspondent notes Russian wartime publications adopt a cautious tone reflecting shortages and aim for resilience. The piece highlights the evolving industrial focus and propaganda as shortages press on, with public confidence tempered by ongoing conflict and production challenges.
How to Vote Instructions Mentioned in Garbled Text
Voter guidance appears with conflicting marks stating to place numbers in NO and YES squares. The fragment shows unclear reference to a ballot layout and lacks identifiable names or official context.
Postwar Struggles Hit Ukraine and White Russia Rehousing
Describes wartime housing efforts in Ukraine and White Russia after liberation. Notes Kharkov tractor plant producing 2000th tractor, farm rehousing slows from 200000 to 50000 annual units, and many White Russian families remain in mud huts or homeless. Mentions regret over end of UNRRA relief.
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Ukraine
Kharkov
Russia
U.N.A.R.A
Britain to Import 150000 Tons Newsprint From Canada
Sept 26 British Newsprint Supply Company official Sir Walter Layton said Britain will import about 150000 long tons of newsprint from Canada and Newfoundland, aiming for 250000 to 300000 tons annually by 1950. The plan also envisions daily newspaper pages rising from five to twelve by 1950, with total wartime and postwar needs around two million tons.
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Montreal
A.A.P
Walter Layton
Britain
Canada
Newfoundla
United States
Los Angeles Tenwi to Australia Return Stalled
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate confusion about a party or individual likely returning to Australia from Los Angeles. Details are unclear but imply a search for travel or relocation confirmation with unspecified authorities or dates.
Bitter attack by Vyshinsky on United States at Paris talk
Soviet delegate M Vyshinsky denounced U S policies in the Balkans Economic Committee in Paris. He claimed Americans misunderstand Russia and struck at U S occupation costs while Romania faced war damage payments to the United Nations. He urged Romania be held to compensate for loot from Russia.
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Paris
A.A.P
America
Russia
M. Vyshinsky
Balkans
Romania
United States
Security Council
Rumania
Bombing Report Cited by Vyshinsky From Romania Visit
Soviet diplomat M. Vyshinsky said he witnessed bombing results in Romania and cited sensational figures that appeared to align with how Allies should relate, even if those relations did not actually prevail.
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M. Vyshinsky
Romania
Rocket Testing Range Planned in Central Australian Desert
London reports a new £8 million rocket testing range to start immediately in the Central Australian desert with a three year aim for completion. An extra £10 million is voted for a rocket research station near the range, likely at Eucla, while Westcott in Buckinghamshire remains a small station under £2 million. The Australian range will cover thousands of square miles for testing extreme range rockets and atomic explosions. The three year plan totals about £20 million for rocket stations with £10 million annual running costs, prioritizing anti-aircraft guided missiles and long range defense rockets, with funds also for trans Atlantic passenger rockets and interplanetary travel concepts.
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London
A.A.P
Daily Express
Eucla
Westcott
Buckinghamshire
Imperial General Staff
W. R. Cook
Aeae
Tennis titles play Brisbane
Queensland closed tennis title play continued with Callaghan defeating Rode 6-4 6-0 7-5 in the men’s singles Maidens defeated Tiddle in a marathon match and Margin beat Lough 6-0 6-2 Mills defeated another opponent. Maidens and Whillans won the men’s doubles while Callaghan and idle beat Moon and Cuteliffe 6-1 6-4
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Brisbane
Queensland
Callaghan
Rode
Whillans
Hancock
Skennar
Callaghan An' Idle
Moon
Cuteliffe
Heath Found Guilty of Murder in London Trial
Nevilla George Heath was found guilty of murder by a London jury after a 69 minute deliberation and sentenced to death. The trial revealed a prior attack at West End hotel where Heath and a woman registered as a couple. Reports note Heath’s wartime deeds and a later case involving the Gardners death inquiry prompted a House of Commons complaint.
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London
Nevilla
George Heath
Heath
Daily Mail
West End
Daily Express
Armstrong
Holland
Charles Marshall
Marshall
Bournemouth
Daily Maul
Famine on Madura ravages two and a half million
The Times correspondent Batavia reports millions on Madura Island facing famine with thousands dying. Many attempted to swim straits and perished from exhaustion while others crossed by raft to Java. Blame trading disputes alter rice movement between Java and Madura.
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London
A.ap
the Times
Batavia
Madura Island
Rafir
Java
India
Madura
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