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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1949

Page

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Britain Proposes UN Vote on Atlantic Pact Clash

In New York Friday British Minister Hector McNeil challenged Soviet envoy Andrei Gromyko to file a formal UN complaint so the Assembly could hold a vote on the North Atlantic Pact. McNeil said the USSR seeks to restrict veto power and warned those who threaten peace, noting that only a strong allied front can deter aggression.

New York Hector McNeil Andrie Gromyka Russia United Nations Assembly McNeil Security Council Nnt Gromyke

Turkey seeks Mediterranean pact in Atlantic security plan

Turkish Foreign Minister Necmettin Sadak urged at a press conference for a regional Mediterranean pact linked to the Atlantic Pact. He argued Turkey’s security was guaranteed under guardianship and expected U S support. Truman noted the visit was courtesy and did not confirm a Mediterranean agreement.

Washington Mediterranean Necmedin Sadak Turkey Aadak Truman Tarkis Tir Britain Tursey Smerny Auden

Dawn over London as dawn raids declare seizure of Brit commerce

London dispatch reports dawn raids targeting Berlin trade links. Authorities seize goods worth over £70,000 including 2,000,000 cigarettes and other commodities. Various foreign currencies also recovered as part of the operation.

London Alling Adver Kay Mulinens Brit Peesdawnraldn Heuturs Berlin Correanin

Severe Earthquake Hits Washington State City Seaside

A major tremor struck Washington State damaging Olympia and Seattle areas. Estimates place losses from 2 million to 10 million dollars as authorities report collapsed buildings, fires, and widespread panic. Red Cross and state agencies assess the event as the worst in the region in years.

Seatile Washington State Arthur B. Langlie Washington State Red Cros

Anaesthetics Condemned in Childbirth in London Journal

London Friday report condemns anaesthetics in childbirth and questions their use. The Medical Journal editorial argues analgesia and anaesthetics may affect mother and child, noting cultural norms and evolving views on pain relief in labor.

Czech Arrests Woman in Prague Fe Government Demand

Prague reports the Fe Government demands early cadits of Mise Yiuatn Vas, an American elti, amid appalling conditions. The Czech population claims imprinone and a division between fascicitation and distributors of food and cloth to 49 Caroshidren. Local authorities note the arrest of 652 individuals in connection with the inquiry.

Prague Mise Yiuatn Caech Potien

Emigration and World Rights Debate Sparked by Japan Policy

An editorial from an unidentified agency discusses Japan considering birth control expansion and potential emigration to undeveloped areas as a crowding cure. It critiques colonial rights, urges UN action, and cites international law progress while touching on population and resource issues.

Rmy Fater Wo Ay Banshee Tower News Agency Mahonty Japan Lee Africs Australia Africa Jr Saamenaion Unos United Nations Stala Pope Mus

Rough Reed Ahead For Japs Tokyo Friday

Special economic adviser Mr. Jomph Dodge told the Japanese people they have lived beyond their means due to wartime burdens. He urged facing the unalterable facts of their life and economy, warning that Japan lacks the capacity to sustain prior investments and raw material imports.

Jomph. Dodge Dee HCAS Berton Meir Kommun Feom Japan Ita Rema

Car prices cut in U S market

The Hudson Company yesterday became the sixth American motor car company to cut prices in the last few months with reductions between 18 and 100 dollars from midnight last night The Austin Company also announced price cuts on American cars beginning today Other major manufacturers General Motors Ford Kaiser Willys and Nash have cut prices or announced reductions in recent weeks

Inme York Hudson Company Yesters Amerigan Motor Car Company Austin Company Beneral Motors Ford Kaiserener Nah Willytowerlund

Two Ships Lost On English Coast

London Friday reports two ships lost on the English coast. The Christine Dawn, of 300 tons, ran aground at Irvine Harbour and exploded with no one aboard. The Dublin steamer City of Waterford sank after a collision in the English Channel with a Greek steamer. The Beall was towed from the Godwin Bond just before dawn.

Ac Walla Comabien Lynch Arantmend Seattle Toyotan Igler Maine Nenamrments Pubninz Sudullera Olympia Iportland Rttioedl Aperacora Juniveraty Waanington Ares Scientisis Tapoma Tm Beattie Jane London Marine Academia Christine Tha Moi Irvine Harbour Dublin City of Waterford Marsag Godwin Banda Godwin

True State in Near East

A fragmentary report from London quotes a secretary in the Arab Office, Frany Raward Aliyah, noting the Arab world’s intense urge toward unification. He cites the Arab defeat in Palomino as a trigger, while acknowledging earlier groundwork by pioneers of the movement.

London Frany Ahr Raward Aliyah Mont

Counts on Place for Jerusalem and international regime

London Friday reports Mr Ivor Thomas Conservative member for Housat Common urging a reestablished international regime for Jerusalem. He proposed a system covering the city and surrounding areas while acknowledging the difficulty of implementing a full internationalisation plan.

London Ivor Thomas

Congress Agrees on Extension of Marshall Aid

Congress approves extension of Marshall Plan funding with 480 million dollars for expansion and an additional 150 million guaranteed to American investors. Senator Tom Connally says the legislation strengthens peace and supports rebuilt free governments in Europe.

Congress Washington House of Representatives House Senate Alan Marshal Pini Benator Tom Conally Barman Benet Foreign Relations Aaid Europe

Detroit Favored For 1956 Olympic Games

The American Olympic Committee chief indicated Detroit was favored to host the 1956 Games as the International Olympic Committee prepared to meet in Rome. He planned to urge reduced programmes and emphasized ensuring proper facilities, training, and performance conditions for athletes.

New York Avery Stundage Youterdey International Olympic Committee Detroit Eveh Melbourne Joviey Brundage Yrome Ween Tr Keating Robinson Han Pran‘alsoo Hax Serd Ton

Indonesian Affair Strains US and Brussels Pact Powers

James Reston, diplomatic correspondent, reports a rift between the United States and Brussels Treaty members Britain France Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg over the Dutch Indonesians dispute. The allies asked for American arms aid, but the U S declined, citing the need to follow agreed defence plans and proper allocation of weaponry to each nation. The procedural dispute on who decides who gets what weapons remains unresolved.

United States Netherlands James Reston New York Time Britain France Belgium Luxembourg United Sates A& & Group Farong Tim U8 Mfate Dean Daley Tecaum Chel Rte Resto Permetpie

Open at Batavia Conference Hopes Dimmed

Fragmented text reports a chaotic opening at Batavia with competing factions, discussions at the round table conference in Jakarta, and adjournment until Saturday. Dictated by Indonesian events and Republican participants, the scene features conflicting decor, speeches, and unclear outcomes.

AAP Batavia Fane Masibors Te U.N. Conia Ion Dewinda Yeatonday Republicana Fratin Lin Jog Jakarta Tuiteh Baturdey

Princesses Stand With King On Maundy Thursday

Princess Eve joins the king at Westminster Abbey for Maundy Thursday rites carrying herbs to ward off illness. The scene shows the royal procession through crowds with a golden staff and almsgiving of pennies, following ancient customs amid the pageantry.

Eve Westminster Rome Lotigh

Prime Ministers Leave for London Conference

Reports from Sydney say Prime Ministers Melchi and Fraser depart at 10 30 by Constellation for London. They plan to be joined by India's Pandit Nehru and Australia's Chifley as they travel to the Commonwealth summit, with discussions on India remaining in the Commonwealth and joint considerations with other leaders.

Sydney Melchi Zealast My. Fraser Constellation London Prowimenda Laboof Mala Prime Minster of India Pandit Neb Fraser Seoul Commonwealth Rue Hu Australis Atatun

Communists' Basic Exchange Sparks Ten Day Clash

Fragmentary report notes a ten day exchange of views between factions labeled as Communists and opponents, with initial tensions rising after a prolonged period of debate and shifting positions. The text hints at ongoing ideological confrontation and mounting public interest.

Philippine government protest over Australian immigration policy

A claimed statement reports that no formal protest from the Philippine Government was made regarding Australia’s restinal to allow certain entrants. It notes tentative representations to AMSUTNA and mentions a Philippine delegation inquiry. details are unclear due to fragmented text.

Samier Ady. Cit. Wey Ben

Asia reads and racial bias cited in editorial mix

The Hong Kong based Morning Post and Austrasia stance toward Asia show a tense mix of hatred fear prejudice and contempt. The article claims editorials echo racial generational hostility and imply opposition to non white populations while naming figures like Evatt Gate ital raply in the Philippines context.

Hongkong Asia Austrasia Falloy Neal Randy Socrences Philippines Cadwell Catredl Tawa Teaddea Ani Walt

Warplane crew suffered injuries in unknown incident

A four crew team faced harm in an aviation event described with partial and unclear wording. The report notes injuries but provides few concrete details on location, date, or the event type, leaving the exact circumstances and outcomes uncertain.

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