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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
1
Reports describe Communist forces advancing along the Yangtze with curfews imposed in Nanking. Nationalist leaders weigh evacuation while Soviet, American, and British officials discuss postwar arrangements and possible aid and diplomacy.
A chaotic report describes Communist forces closing on Nanking while Chiang Kai-shek plans a wider counterattack. It notes rearguard actions, preparations for defense, and U.S. embassy withdrawal amid near-term peace talks and regional tension.
Admiralty reports the Amethystair damaged off Amethyat after engagement with Communist artillery and air attack. Nine killed and three wounded as crew evacuated and returned, with a British naval statement noting heavy fire and temporary disabling of the vessel.
The British cruiser London and the sloop Black Swan came under heavy fire while attempting to reach the disabled Amethyst in the Yangtze. The destroyer Consort also shelled the area yesterday, with the Amethyst and Consort suffering shelling damage and casualties reported aboard the London.
Thursday near North Sydney a frightening barrage of explosions and offshore gunfire sparked alarms across Paddington and White Bay. Residents reported aircraft circling the city and a tremor-like sensation, with police receiving dozens of calls while the army conducted coastal exercises nearby.
Ambiguously dated dispatches describe British ships Hancock class convoys and Soviet style rhetoric. The scene includes damage to Aust company finance items and the involvement of embassy personnel. crews suffered casualties and medics treated wounded sailors after a shipment incident near Shanghai.
The article notes ongoing overseas tensions with rumors of possible mobilizations and inspections. Officials refrain from condemning any actions while awaiting sources through the media.
The article notes a resolution inviting the International Olympiad organizer to attend the 108th picture winner event at Kale Pula in New York.
London reports Princess Margaret will likely receive the Pope in Italy. The British legation arranges a Vatican reception with the King’s secretary and Mary, with the Royal party touring Capri and Sorrento near the end of April.
Labour MP Mr KK Billiecua told World Congress for Peace that Winston Churchill was key as the spiritual anchor of the Atlantic pact. He criticized Gen George C. Marshall and General Clay’s actions as risking war. he urged caution in mobilization.
Buenos Aires correspondent for the New York Times reports ongoing deadlock in trade negotiations between Britain and Argentina. No immediate prospect of narrowing gaps over meat prices as talks stall.
The judge warned Waterside Workers Federation leaders that the commission’s decisions must be obeyed or faces termination of union claims. Federal officials aligned with the commission plan a meeting to address the stance, with concerns over the Waterside Act and potential impacts on Australian waterfront labor.
A peace congress warns that a world uprising could occur if war resumes. Speaker Negro singer Paul Robeson rallies American Negroes against war, while critics accuse NATO style blocs and armament races of endangering peace.
Fragmentary dispatch reports Israeli troops ambushed near Baltorin and Hebron, with casualties including civilians. An Israeli communique says the event was grave, while Arab forces reportedly deny details amid a tense border flashpoint atmosphere.
Reuters reports President Quirino asking Australia to consider Philippines policy as humane and non racist. He rejects colonial or imperial motives and urges mutual respect while saying Filipinos fear economic retaliation would harm both nations.
Vienna reports displaced Austrians headed for Naplag and then Australia with further funds from AB and Britain. The Australian re-affirmed mission plans to send several thousand by year’s end.
Report states the Commonwealth Prime Ministers conference opens at 10 Downing Street with talks among leaders including Fraser Nehru Khan. Attlee signals frank discussions on India’s position and imperial loyalty as royal visits and gatherings accompany the event.
Reports describe coerced statements from German soldiers during the Malmedy massacre inquiry. The army prosecutor Lieut. Burenitis led questioning in darkened rooms where troops allegedly admitted to killings and the use of hooded methods.
New York City college students ended a nine day walkout after an Education Commission agreed to review possible grounds for a public hearing. The protest began amid accusations of facial abuse linked to two faculty members and aimed to press for decisive action.
A priest in Wichita asserts Marshal Tito was killed in Russia in 1542 and that a Russian commissar later marked Tito. The account attributes the statement to a Roman Catholic priest who spoke of a Russian attacker and language.
Australian Prime Minister Chifley plans to urge Britain to extend the current meat agreement beyond its term and press for long term North Australia development. He will argue rail and network improvements, with Australia and Queensland willing to share costs and fund large projects.
Konstantin Simone, a Soviet writer and Supreme Soviet member, rejected the 170 million sanabitenta stake and warned against the Atlantic Pact at a conference in Brussels. He described the Paris peace conference as a counter-reaction to the alliance and urged unity within the communist world.
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