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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1948
Page
1
Arab spokesmen said Haifa would be evacuated but refuse Jewish surrender and deportation terms. Reports credit mounting evacuations, with casualties estimated and discussions of arms handover and repatriation to Arab states. The piece notes international pressure from Amman and Cairo and mentions the British mandate context.
The royal party will leave on January 27 and travel to New Zealand arriving February 28. They will stay through March 31.
FRM RECOVERY ON WALL STREET NEW YORK reports a renewed market mood with early gains and high trading activity. Investors react to limited optimism as the opening session shows volatility and shifting prices amid uncertain demand and corporate signals.
London report states a Saturday collision occurred between an express and a Glasgow to London freight train. Lieutenant Colonel G B Wilson indicates the railway company failed to follow regulations, including train separation rules, leading to the crash. officers are investigating to determine responsibility.
Australia presses for a partition plan at the United Nations urging trusteeship and international supervision. Observers note mixed support and warnings that any move could spark resistance while U S troops remain unlikely to intervene. Shankland among Daily Mail golf qualifiers in London event.
Don Bradman tells cricket writers at dinner he aims to lead Australia through the tour with good results and a strong showing against England. He notes he will not play again and jokes about pleasing the Duke of Devonshire and the English selectors while keeping a confident, humorous tone.
Pettaburgh reports United States Steel Corporation signals price cuts to ease living costs. President Fairless argues wage increases raise prices and harm the economy, noting a one quarter billion dollar reduction target and plans for further reductions if needed.
Unclear OCR text notes a large theft with bandits using trucks and machines in a security escort scene. Details on location or date are unreadable but indicate a major robbery amounting to £1,256,000.
New York report on Cardinal Mpaliman before departing for Australia. He urged restraint and warned that ongoing chaos threatens Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike. He called for peace and condemned violence by all nations and parties involved.
A U.S. protest condemns the Close conviction as brutal. The Vanguard Pree cables from Mel blixbors and Spear scoot, calling Australia a civilized country and urging reconsideration of the sentence.
The British Secretary of State for Commonwealth Fatations told the House of Commons Britain would not approve sending a Far East Economic Mission. He said no good purpose could be served by sending Minerva to the Far East and that the Dominions are well informed on major economic questions.
Australia abstained on two of three conventions at the United Nations Freedom of Information Conference but supported the French treaty. Canberra urged amendments and urged careful limits on press freedoms, arguing against misinformation and private capital monopolies undermining democratic rights.
The high cost of converting the liner Lumine for passenger service leads Matson to shelve plans to reconvert vessels Mar oes and Monterey. The company reportedly spent nearly 19 million dollars on reconfiguration, with the Bass Francisco Hewall event affecting prices.
Fragmentary notes describe appointment of a Secretary for CAs and mention figures such as Aver and Marian in relation to a recovery programme. The text references a concession in Belgium and a new leadership role within the effort without clear dates or full names.
A diver named Edward Chvintiansen was trapped under silt for over three hours beneath 15 feet of sediment near a shoreline in New York. Rescue teams worked to free him, reporting the incident as a serious underwater entrapment with hazardous conditions.
President Truman signaled U S readiness to apply the tariff agreement with Czechoslovakia as part of a broader effort to ease trade frictions with Communist nations. Officials indicated steps would reflect Geneva Conference parleys and broader international trade aims.
Government ended meatless Tuesdays as it failed to gain wide adherence in recent months. The campaign began in October by a voluntary committee to conserve food for export during wartime shortages.
Pan-American Airways and Matson Line announce a new reciprocal ticket exchange plan. The agreement aims to provide shared flight access between the United States and Hawaii, with seamless cross availability for travelers and coordinated services.
delegates unanimously approve a statement condemning aggression in the Western Hemisphere and pledge a regional policy to respond. The aim is to establish a regional stance against incursions and safeguard peaceful cooperation among member nations.
Pope addressed Italy promising brighter skies and renewed hope for the nation. He warned against Communist factions who sought to seize church influence from a hidden dump to further their agenda.
The text mentions MSW FARMERS and the Mockeaman of the party with references to funding for agricultural research and tuition. Names like Mr Geimith appear, along with cautions about spending and urgency in policy remarks.
Russian authorities extend a transport ban affecting French passengers and other travelers while restricting British lorries at Vienna checkpoints. Reports from Berlin quote Major General Brownjam denying Russian charges of tampering with wreckage from the Yak accident as Austrian care is allowed to pass.
Cardinal Spellman and party depart for San Frapatteca to attend the Catholic centenary event. He is scheduled to visit the Coral Sea battle scene and related commemorations, with accompanying clergy and officials aboard the mission tour.
Reported government approval enables Qantas to run new services to the Philippines Hong Kong and China in cooperation with BO and other partners. The carrier aims to deploy necessary equipment soon as it completes factory contracts and secures government authorizations. Empire Airways already serves Singapore and holds a RAAF charter to Japan.
Report from Sydney and Melbourne indicates possible tariff relief on Irish and American motor bodies amid shortages. The Tariff Board plans inquiries in May to assess whether current duties can be lifted or lowered, with specific duties noted for British double seaters and foreign models.
A revolutionary plan proposes forming five military units to secure the government and then draft a constitution for a second republic. National elections would follow the constitutional work, with leaders aiming to solidify authority and reorganize governance.
A government assessment reports a communist plot to curtail the communist industry and provoke unrest by dismissing over 100000 workers. The plan allegedly aimed to disrupt morale and widen social instability.
Reported end of a five week dispute in Lithgow after miners ban lifted at 90 Zigag Hotel following a contention between Hartley Trader and the Labour Council. A meeting of trades and labour council is possible, with no clear outcome.
In Kapetown a government message says Prime Minister Marshal Mmyits urged allied nations to temper tensions and pursue unity amid looming dangers. The adrift text references powerful supporters and a plea to avoid conflict as global concerns rise.
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