25 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1947
Page
1
London reports Irgun Zvai Leumi vows field general courts martial for troops and police with no appeal, amid calls for reprisals and a punitive regime. The discussion touches on death threats and retaliation as the crisis in Palestine prompts harsh measures and political blame.
New York string of notes reports Pauline Betz seeking ten play opportunities. The article mentions travel from Europe to New Delhi and Wimbledon ties with Forest Hills, plus references to received statements by sports figures and officials amid a wave of international tennis activity.
British coal production shows signs of rising as industry advisors report better prospects for summer. The advisory council notes the need to raise output with fewer training requirements to meet new demand, signaling a shift in national coal policy.
In Vancouver on Tuesday the federal timber controller ordered new export constraints on Canadian lumber. Export quotas set at 38 percent remain in force, with producers signaling they will seek full contracts and adjust supply accordingly.
A fragmented note indicates Anzac Day observances in Japan faced delays or cancellation. It mentions a sermon and may reference coordinating figures or organizations but lacks clear names or dates. Readers are advised to seek official notices for updated details and schedules.
CAPE TOWN Thursday report notes the Queen stating strain in the 7000 mile 08 tour as the royal family prepares to sail. The remarks reference royal service duties and duties of the Garter while the family plans engagements amid travel fatigue and public expectations.
Moscow report describes U S move to refer the Austrian treaty to the United Nations Organization. The article cites General Marshall accusing Russia of blocking German disarmament talks and Molotov countering U S opposition. Ministers plan to set dates for the next Big Four meeting and invite sixteen teaching members to Kremlin banquet.
Theatre critic Roger Donnas, challenged to a duel by Lies Merville, told Ute Prada he instructed Mit to settle the matter and there will be shooting. A second report says Donnes told Merville’s advocate Uxit he could not fight but would face any man representing her, with the matter advancing on the honor code.
A report notes the individual Gaoled Por Evading Dart Service involved in an international matter is sentenced to two and a half years in prison. The case centers on alleged criminal activity linked to Ove county and MBad Sellars.
Washington reports record of a House debate as Mr Rankin Democrat of Mississippi denounces plans to import 2000 illegitimate children left in Britain by American troops. He calls the children the scum of both parentage while Miss Gehagan replies God does not draw boundaries anywhere on earth.
Lieutenant Commander Gratam Humby, former Naval surgeon and second pilot of a former RAF bomber, has departed London on the Ket Foundtie-worl air tramper service. The aircraft will call at New Zealand and Australia as part of 14 planes owned by London Aero and Motor Reeves Limited, aiming to test cargo potential between plages.
In a San Francisco report dated Thursday the Gamera Manager states Qantas plans to buy four Constellations for service between Sydney and London.
The report notes a 3,000 million dollar contribution to international relief and cites Chamber of Commerce figures. It records Britain weighing end to foreign commitments while Labour talks focus on labor arrangements and union mediation.
In Bombay renewed communal rioting flared as protesters clashed with police. Officials report four killed and eighteen injured as demonstrations escalated amid accusations of police ties and state action. Court hearings followed the unrest, with authorities pledging investigations into the incidents.
New York reports that a sub committee carrying Balkans Investigation Commission documents vanished while en route from Geneva. The government announced the commission tried to trace the missing material, noting several documents were missing. The loss occurred early in April, hindering the inquiry’s aim to uncover the source.
The House Un-American Activities Committee chairman and members urge President Truman to direct the Attorney General to prosecute Communists as criminals. They argue the Justice Department has failed to pursue violations of federal statutes and warn against spending large sums to purge government of Communists.
A speaker at Oversean club called for closer ties among Britain Australia New Zealand and other Dominions. He proposed four voluntary councils to formulate an economic plan to guide cooperation. The talk touched on Australiana’s potential role in shipping and trade.
British intelligence in Berlin reports thousands of German prisoners of war are in a camp near Moscow and are being trained to govern Germany. The program aims to mold a Soviet era style military leadership to facilitate a future German state under Soviet influence.
Unclear passage mentions Dr Tanah and settlements, wards, and a regional domain. References to institutions or figures like Mouatteattes and Syrah appear, with scattered mentions of the North and Western regions. The text is highly garbled with missing words and names, providing no coherent narrative or identifiable event.
Washington reports Prime Minister Meckense Wing said President Truman will likely visit Canada in June. Mr King indicated certainty weeks after a White House call.
Official sources report the British delegation at the International Trade Conference is disappointed by tariff reduction offers from the United States. Talks yesterday between Britain and the United States left uncertainty about further import cuts and potential effects on the world economy.
Grain circles discuss Bel cin withdrawal from an international wheat conference and a potential floor price around 1 dollar per bushel. The long term wheat deal with Canada referenced prices near 1.58 dollars per bushel, while U S values for No 3 hard wheat and delivery in Asia are cited around 3 dollars and 2 dollars 60 cents respectively.
A damaged and garbled OCR fragment describes a seaborne incident near Primld Cove with references to a ship or vessel named The Dush sietletan crew and a perilous rock collision. Names and details are unclear, but the text notes danger at sea and a high speed gale.
Newburyport Thursday report notes Tilston and fellow merchants plan a 10 percent price cut on fabrics and sundries. The measure aims to align with similar moves by six other New England towns.
A disjointed dispatch describes British flood relief funding and charity efforts facing skeptical reception in the United States. Reports mention a grocer’s fundraiser in New England, Princess Elizabeth’s donation, and King George VI’s praise of wartime unity. The piece notes attitudes toward London’s leadership and the potential for renewed goodwill between nations.
A cryptic report notes wool price trends amid tariff talks and market shifts. It mentions trade policy impact on American wool buyers and a cautious outlook for growers, with quotes suggesting uncertainty about future pricing and demand.
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