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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1947

Page

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Four Powers Push 40 Year Pact to Block German Re‑armament

Moscow reports Secretary Marshall proposes a four power treaty lasting forty years to deter Germany from renewing aggression. The plan calls for immediate allied air land and sea measures against rearmament and would exclude the German peace treaty in a broad draft. Molotov concedes Allied drafting aims to end the war with Germany.

Moscow General Marshall Big Four Sion Omere Maraivall Usaty Mfrsie Amy Berman Tewem Besne Italy Molotov Germany

Slomp Reported On Wall Street Market Fluctuations

Slomp reports on Wall Street as the market shows sharp swings with the exchange index moving amid large sums. Traders observe volatile prices and notable activity across several sectors, signaling unsettled conditions for investors.

Slomp Wall Street

Gromyko Attacks United States Aid to Greece

Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko accuses Washington of interfering in Greece and threatens to challenge UN authority. The dialogue centers on aid plans and the risk of widening Cold War tensions amid a UN debate on the matter.

Gromyko Attacks USA Greece

Communist Agent Indicted in U S Case

A Federal Grand Jury in Washington indicts an individual linked to the Communist Party on charges connected to espionage and security activities in the United States. The case outlines alleged plots and locations as part of the government’s crackdown on subversive movements.

Washington Lnaidd Seti Isles Tor America Oofpecaeion Aia Tercemta United Btaten

London Budget Report Shows Deficit Missed Estimate

A scrambled summary notes a deficit of 1569 million pounds with spending higher than planned and revenue buoyed by various sources. The report cites indirect taxation, entertainment, imports, and other streams while estimating 1847-48 figures and a surplus in some areas.

London Gusncaker Cor Ming Delton JM Perris

MOF OLIPHANT NOT COMING FOR YEARS

Marcus Oliphant said he would not return for years due to commitments. The London report notes his focus on atomic research and related projects, with Australia and Britain cited in context.

Oliphant London Marcus Oliphant

British shop on way to Washington amid tariff talks

Fragmented report cites Mr Wilcox and American delegates at a London conference urging prompt tariff talks. The United States presses for concessions while negotiating a charter draft, stressing reciprocity and avoiding rigid protectionist steps. Attendees seek quick agreement despite disagreements.

United States Chase Whicox Yeateriny Amertos von Ifane London Pritlan Sonner Someraet Dumedin Toon Wilcox Aruba United Staton Wilcor America Sonnathary Asia Tris Hoaiam Stafford Crippa Ev Aryone

Tanres Called to Boncluk London

Fragmentary notice reports Tanres summoned to Boncluk London with unclear details and dates.

Tanres Boncluk London

Adachi Admits Executions of Indians Without Trial

Under war crimes proceedings Lieut General Adachi testified his subordinates executed Indians without trial before an emergency punishment order. He said officers had power to exact without trial though the order did not apply to all ranks. The trial noted 1644 dates and discussed Japan’s line war effort and independence context.

Rrbaul Tusday War Crimes Court Adachi Japan

India Opens Trade Talks with Japan

India and Japan launch formal discussions on trade and investment to deepen economic ties. Officials from both sides outline goals including market access and cooperation in technology and supply chains.

India Japan

Prime Minister Urged to Act in Strike

Amid labor unrest, officials discuss action to prevent walkouts and potential penalties under the law. The debate centers on government response to rising crowding and train delays, with references to presidential rebukes and shifts in political support.

Cali Logan Werkmd Masmures Joe Smeet United States Benator Vandenberg Oheirroom Banate Allaire Garrat Tas Corvicn Palley

Action Demanded Against Mr Wallace For Speeches in Britain

Officials call for action against Mr Wallace over speeches in Britain. The prompt outlines immediate response and related political reactions, with names and affiliations implying a controversial public dispute. Parnell is referenced as part of the discourse.

Mr. Wallace Britain

Exhibitions Span Australie Pact Amid Unclear Text

Fragmentary OCR mentions exhibitions and a vague pact linked to Australie with uncertain context. Key names and places are unreadable, leaving the main event unclear and details unresolved.

Queen Elizabeth Grounded at Southampton

The Queen Elizabeth, an 80,000 ton liner, ran aground at the entrance to Southampton Water while en route from New York with 2,200 passengers. Tug attempts failed to free the vessel as crews prepared to lighten loads and await high tide, with no injuries reported and passengers to disembark as repairs planned.

London Southampton Water New York Inez Tga Aquitanta Heventums Celsha Alsrman Feapatinn Odo Eanaton Wanaes Batio Arlene Teouent Fanhore

Trial Reveals Cruelty at Nazi Concentration Camp

Testimony from survivor Peter Benkel describes brutal conditions at a concentration camp. Inmates faced starvation and forced labor while guards abused prisoners, with incomprehensible mistreatment and severe beatings reported during the war era.

Peter Benkel Depuy Gowcombvahin We Hanes Zenkel Seapr

Russia to settle land-lease debt negotiations

Unclear text indicates Russia to settle a land-lease account debt of about £2700 million. Source text garbled but implies negotiations or settlement discussions, with emphasis on a single country handling the matter.

Russia Owen

Death sentences handed to Slovak regime figures in Prague

A Prague court sentenced Josef Tio once Quialing President to death by hanging and Ferdinand Durcansky former Foreign Minister to death. The proceedings target Slovak quislings tied to Bloves government.

Prague Tweenay Blaves Nations Josef Tio Prem Quialing Blov Wlac Nh Sbeentia Ferdinand Durcansky Tuso

French honours Churchill as security debate ends

New York reports a Franco British tribute to Winston Churchill amid a Paris council decision cancelling a security session. The Premier M Ramadier plans to confer France's highest military medal to attendees, with a May visit marking the second anniversary of Yankee Stadium management and a note on a baseball season.

New York Securit Paris Aiamrreament M. Ramadier Gebale France New Yorks Churchill Yankey

Wild rumours swirl over transfer of terrorists

Fragmentary text reports political repercussions surrounding terrorist transfers. It mentions a prisoner in Zeruaglem, medical treatment claims, and a London petition to the Privy Council against a death sentence. The Palestine Government reportedly makes no guarantee of execution delays.

Zeruaglem London Solientoes Tel Aviv Counett Gruner Palestine

Stalin Complains of Bad Faith By Correspondents

Stalin accuses foreign reporters of bad faith in covering Soviet censorship and quotes Molotov’s alleged interference. He says censorship was suspended then reinstated after correspondents allegedly pressured leaders and editors.

Harold Stamen Minnesota Stalin Russia Xéaton Kiascon

Two Fishermen Injured in Heavy Seas

Reported by Berlin dispatches a heavy sea incident left two fishermen injured during a voyage. One man caught his clothing on a deck hazard and was dragged below deck before being hauled back aboard for treatment.

Loys le Tate Seth Berlin Une Invest Baron Yom Wis Raulboatormer Siemensarigbane’ Hospital Treetmnant Alectrival Watt

Trade talks with Russia to shape postwar treaty

London reports that the president of the Board of Trade will travel to Moscow on April 18 to exchange views on a future Anglo Russian trade framework. The aim is to facilitate negotiations between British exporters and foreign buyers, with Britain seeking scarce materials and Russia seeking machinery and equipment for reconstruction.

London Mre Ale ‘Biatard Crip Iarelt Yio Overseas ‘Trade Broscow Wilson Aaliers of Ath Sien Britain Anxias Ruma

Reynolds on World Fight in Dubious Time Lapse

Fragmentary OCR reports Reynolds involved in a world fight narrative with scattered locations and times. Mentions Tokyo departure at 1 am and various cities, long travel times, and references to unrelated figures and events, producing an unclear, puzzle-like record.

London Reynolds Borbanall Tokyo Ghanghal New Tork Roper Sino Pathore

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