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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 07, 1949

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British Currency Talks Denied Amid Washington Visit

Report claims the British Foreign Secretary held talks on monetary policy with U S officials in Washington. officials publicly deny any such discussions. A radio commentator alleged prime ministerial meetings on devaluation, but the New York Times correspondent notes no confirmation of currency talks affecting the pound or dollar rates.

Washington Mr Bevin) Wee X Radia Prinvine New York United

United Nations Remains Corner Stone of Effective Action

Dr Evatt defended the United Nations as the supreme instrument for peace and human rights, urging global governments to support the charter and its principles. He warned against power politics outside the UN and emphasized that progress depends on action within the organization.

United Nations Ure Byatt Veld Klegste Evatt Fern Nallons U.N.C

Jovet Consulates In Italy To Close

Foreign office announces Italian consulates will close from April 10. The move follows Italian refusal to open Tallan consulates and affects Rome and other posts. No detailed rationale given.

JOVET Rome Wranveday Revie Comavlata Anon Foreign Office Haan

Possible Senate Delay on Atlantic Pact Ratification

Analysis indicates the U S Senate may delay action on the North Atlantic Pact as Truman aims to push the treaty toward ratification. House opposition to related military aid funds and political maneuvering could slow final approval, with timing uncertain for weeks.

Senate House of Repseuentatives Ohia Feige Relations Truman Allantic Talitio Labour Paty Erie Rave Levy Wallace

Fights Not Faster Than Sound At Sea

Fragmented report from Warrington notes unclear references to a incident involving Truman and a boat. Authorities mention weather and aviation terms with limited readable details. No coherent names or dates emerge.

European boxing recap features Mandayran clash

Fragmented OCR reads summarize a European bout with Maurice Mandayran and a French opponent. The report notes ties and scoring points as the bout progresses with strong exchanges and intense contest on the ring.

Australian Accused of Aiding in UN Office Controversy

In Batavia Dutch press charges allege Australian H. G. Timperies once chief secretary of the U N O Good Offices Committee acted on his own initiative. New York sources say H J Timprey has no comment and denies any Australian government role. Dutch-Indonesian tensions are cited in reports about the U N O mission and related commissions.

New York Westnesday Ben Batavia H. G. Timperies U.N.O. Good Ofices Committeet Indonente H. J. Timprey Powner Pf Esentel Department of Public Informiation Nla UAN United Press Timperley Ndt Republic Vanes Netherlands U.N.0 Panealan Commission of Partisaty Dutch-Indoroalan Ixpute

Implications In Recall Of Charge d Affaires In New York

Dr John Cumpaton Australian Charge d Affaires at Banting was recalled to Canberra in a telephoned AAP report from New York on Wednesday. Officials cited ongoing diplomatic ruptures but gave no full explanation.

New York John Cumpaton Banting Ehile Canber A.A.P

No Dissolution of French Assembly Reported in Parliament

Fractured dispatch notes no dissolution of the French Assembly after county elections. The de Gaullist faction sought dissolution and a general parliamentary vote, while the Assembly and political factions argue over the path forward amid post election tension.

Australia Prime Minister faces postwar meat supply pressure

In a war era debate the Australian Prime Minister warns Britain of supply constraints as Australia New Zealand and Argentina back Britain in securing meat contracts. Officials discuss home production delays and potential sales to cover domestic demand amid postwar shortages.

Russian Troops in Poland Signal Westward Offensive

Former Polish officials Branislaw BancyX and Brauialaw Mietajonyic claim over 511000 Soviet troops are massed in Poland ready for an attack on the West possibly this year. They allege Moscow aims to pressure the West amid Soviet military maneuvers and readiness signals.

Washington Ramis Poland Branislaw Bancyx Brauialaw Mietajonyic Ietu Boviet Aggremion Nageist West ‘Thay Alice Trespetde TDAR Roviek Comissasere Ind Bola West la Neceasary

Chinese Reds to Cross Yangtze River

Chinese Communist leaders demand surrender of the National Government and a joint supervisory committee. President Li told Western observers the Red armies would cross the Tangtse within 10 days and act to coordinate command.

Yungtse Piiping Armiss Saget Ronunding Alrrender Medaye She Ok ‘Mationaliat Wantern Dip Nomusta Rede

Nehru Promises India Will Not Harm British Interests

Prime Minister Nehru states India will not injure British interests and supports cooperative ties. He says foreign relations will respect mutual development goals and permits earnings from trade within regulated bounds.

India

Disorderly reception for Menzies in Sydney crowd erupts

In Sydney Stadium a 60 minute mob scene disrupted Leader of the Opposition Menzies as 6 000 spectators shouted pro and anti chants. Police intervened as clashes and arrests followed while Menzies pressed his anti Communist message amid amplified disorder.

Sydney Menzies Sydney Stadium

U S Plans Major Air Force B36 Bomber Expansion

Washington reports a shift to fewer types with the Air Force awaiting 36 additional B36 bombers. The plan adds four jet engines to each, financed by scrapping an entire order for 28 MNO units, as a broader defense reallocation.

Washington Wed Con Air Force Frealgent Trwenga Rand

Angry Commons scene mars debate on beef talks

MPs clash over a tense session as questions arise about Britain’s stance in Anglo Unpenting meat negotiations. Mr Murachey defends government actions while Mr Langdon and Mr Paton accuse ministers of weakness and misstatements.

Anitiah Seriler Ain Anthony

Atlantic Pact seen as key to western security says official

General Brediay argues the North Atlantic Defense Pact strengthens free nations against aggression. He asserts it does not risk triggering war with Russia and would enable united fronts to defend Europe and the world. British reports from Mateur Merrett echo that the pact marks a new phase, not an end.

Russia Europe Brediay Mateur Mcrett U.N.O

Soviet Duke Appeal Calls World Unity Against Bolshevik Regime

A Soviet Duke appeals Rusdane and global readers to unite against the Bolshevik regime. The summons targets a tenfold group and urges support for the anti-Communist cause, asserting the regime harms workers and industry and that Russians should ally with non-Communist forces.

Rome Visdinia Tone Rusdane Tenind

Aussie Jockeys To King Harry Caplin Geel and Britt

Australian jockeys Caplin Geel Boyd Mochtort and Edgar Britt prepare to ride for King Harry at royal stables. Injuries hindered Dreksa Ne, with Britt slated to ride King Ty Avila at Butat Pack on Friday. other details remain unclear due to OCR garble.

London Caplin Geel Boyd Mochtort Rainer Edgar Britt W. Cook Harry Britt Avila

Japan to Waive Indemnity Claim

Tokyo reports the Lower House approved a resolution to waive indemnity claims for the sinking of a hospital ship by an American submarine. The 1,900-ton ship Awe Man was torpedoed, prompting government action and praise from the United States for Japan's move.

Reuters Tokyo Foxdays Japan Torday United Brakea Japanene Epi

US Senate Hears Evidence On Guided Missile Site

Senate Armed Services Committee met in a rare session to review the proposed 3000 mile long guided missile range test center. A House approved bill would authorize 75 million dollars for the initial phase, with protections for employees and dependent provisions.

Washington Senate Armed Services House of Fives

Trading Banks Open Case Before Privy Council

Trading banks press legal action before the Privy Council to seek government redress. The case centers on regulatory or policy disputes affecting banking operations and financial conduct, with parties unnamed in available text.

Privy Council

Church Bricks Used to Enlarge Polish Prisons

The Primat of Poland Archbishop Stefan Wysynski spoke in Warsaw on Sunday marking the golden jubilee of the areas and denouncing prison overcrowding and ruined churches. The Pope’s dignity and authority were invoked amid government restraint on Catholic voices as officials criticized the church.

Poland Stefan Wysaynet Warsaw

57 LIVES LOST IN HOSPITAL FIRE

A hospital fire at Anthony's Hospital in New York on Monday night killed 57 people including 19 newborn infants. Fire officials reported 34 bodies recovered from the ruins, with 23 still buried. Hospital superintendent, two nurses, and chaplain Father Bandon died in the blaze.

New York Anthony's Hospital New Dorn Lake Tron

Scientific Party Marooned in Antarctic

A fragment discusses an Antarctic scientific expedition. It mentions another year of effort, a problem with a freighter, and a ship named Soba Blatoe that sailed toward a goal before turning back after signaling near the Jonas. The readable text is garbled and incomplete.

Antarctic Euler

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