Britain to cut imports and food purchases in crisis plan
London reports a government crisis plan to trim imports by luxury goods five million pounds monthly and timber by no amount while limiting foreign travel to 35 pounds for 14 months. Food purchases will fall by twelve million pounds, remittance of American film profits to 25 percent, and private petrol allowances cut by ten percent. Washington and U S officials discuss loan terms and policy adjustments amid wartime pressures.
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Britain Moves to Cut Food Imports From Abroad
Ottawa warns that Canada must align with a common approach as Britain plans a major food import reduction. News wires report a phased curtailment of eggs canned fish milk dried fruit and meat from the United States Spain Portugal and Brazil with a focus on maintaining price stability and jobs during the transition.
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Britain faces postwar loan squeeze amid fuel crisis and wage shocks
The Chancellor of the Exchequer warns against Britain’s prolonged living beyond means as fuel shortages push prices up by 40 to 50 percent since 1885 and 20 percent over twelve months. He cites wartime deficits and currency reserves, while government plans probe food, wage, and empire manpower policy. An Empire conference is urged to rebalance resources across dominions to aid Britain.
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India faces famine crisis amid cereal shortages
New Delhi reports grave concern over India's food situation as 50 000 tons of cereals are in short supply. The immediate cause is an unprecedented wheat crop failure due to rust.
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India
Thanat
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U S prepared to send mission to Indonesia
General Marshall announced the United States offers good offices in Indonesia. The U S Consul General at Batavia Walter Foote broadcast the offer. Indonesia seeks UN arbitration to settle the dispute. Dutch and Indonesian troops reportedly moved back to ceasefire lines as clashes continued.
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British Protest at Soviet Seizure in Vienna
Vienna report says Sir George Rendel, British Allied Control Commission member, voiced a strong protest over the seizure. He warned that the protest would be pursued at the upcoming conference meeting.
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Polish Priest Sentenced to Ten Years in Gaol
A military court in Warsaw convicted Catholic priest Father Pawling on charges of renewing military information abroad and accepting funds from a foreign power. He received a decade in gaol while a soldier, Macieja, was sentenced to death and another man, Salter, to 18 years. The court also ordered confiscation of the three defendants’ property.
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10 Million Left Homeless by China's Floods
The Associated Press reports that floods have left about 10 million people homeless across 20 counties in North Kiangsu Province, over 140 miles from Suchow to the Yellow River. Continuous rains swell rivers, with the Grand Canal and Haw River rising, while Yellow River dykes hold at Kaifeng as Hankow sees record Yangtze levels.
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Suchow
American Associated Press
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Yangtze River
Truman Plans Brazil Visit and Defense Conference Stop
President Truman will undertake a three day trip to Brazil arriving in Rio de Janeiro and returning aboard the battleship Missouri. The visit aims to address the upcoming defense conference opening August 13 and the decision on addressing the conference rests with the White House press secretary.
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Truman
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Missouri
Charles Ross
Allied Prisoners Mowed Down in 1945 War Crimes Trial
At a war crimes trial, prosecutors allege that near Hamburg in 1945 Allied prisoners of war were locked in an air raid shelter at Fuclsbuettal Pelmin and murdered by machine guns and grenades. General Count von Basewits Behr is named in the proceedings as a defendant. The report cites Reuters in detailing the accusation.
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Reuters
New Zealand Waterfront Dispute Ends in Sentencing
New Zealand waterfront dispute concluded with Frederick Bradshaw receiving three months in gaol for accepting £243 above Treasury valuation in a Melbourne sale case. In Auckland a report notes the dispute ended, with references to workers and government actions and a price commission investigation.
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Frederick’ Bradshaw
Treasury
Jackson
Goburg Court
Australia
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Reuters
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Tore Ieston
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Tional ‘Council of the Federation
Labour
Cuba shaken by earthquakes headline report
Havana reports multiple quakes causing panic. Police HQ and the School of Arts were destroyed. One dead and 30 injured as residents fled to fields after a second tremor, with a fourth quake striking hours later.
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Cuba
School of Arta
Tradea
Australia Moves For Cessation of Hostilities in Greece
New York Thursday Colonel Hodgson tabled a Security Council resolution urging Albania Greece Yugoslavia and Bulgaria to cease provocations enter direct talks and report by September 30 on steps taken UN observers would be posted in the Balkans to monitor developments The council would not delay further Hodgson said the plan is not a compromise There is no blame on any party The Soviets call the proposal an American plan in disguise and oppose it A sub committee was appointed to draft an acceptable resolution and will meet tomorrow under pressure from Britain and America
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America
New York Paper Attacks British in Palestine
The New York Post denounces Britain’s rule in Palestine describing a vast Jewish suffering zone likened to a Nazi outpost. It accuses British authorities of terror, exile, and a collapse of safety for Jews, calling for UN intervention and a return to trusteeship under American influence. The piece cites vandalism in Birmingham and arrests in Manchester as evidence of Britain’s oppressive regime.
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New York
Palestine
Bromwich Drops Out of Davis Cup Singles vs Canada
Montreal report notes Bromwich omitted from Davis Cup singles for Canada Australia tie opening at Mount Royal courts Sunday. Bromwich and Long to pair in doubles with Canadian opponents. Forecast calls for possible showers as heat and humidity rise, with Australians practicing. Bromwich last worked out against Brown.
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Australia
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Russian Wives Not For England Debate In Commons
In London a Commons exchange centers on allowing Russian wives of British servicemen to join their husbands in England. The Purgein secretary replies there is little hope of bringing them out, despite Soviet pressure.
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Thursby
England
House of Commons
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Ward’s Washington visit ends before Chicago trip
Mr Ward completed a Washington visit on Thursday and prepared to depart for Chicago by train. He conducted a lengthy talk with Labor Secretary Lewis Schwellenbach and met with Public Roads Administration Commissioner H MacDonald. He also spoke with officials from the Department of Territorial Affairs and the American Automobile Association, with plans to continue inquiries in Canada after Chicago and Ottawa arrival next Sunday.
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Wool prices rise in United States demand boosts UK wool advance
Wool prices for Australian fine wools are forecast to rise further as journal forecasts stronger mill demand will lift crossbred wools while merino types face high quality fabric use. Rising costs pressure woollen mills amid strong demand from both men's and women's wear sectors.
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Journal of
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Milla
Von Nida Pancies For Vote Souf At Open
Norman von Nida sits third after a windy second round at the Open. He trails leader Boustiend and A Lees by two and one strokes respectively as he chases a repeat showing. Other second round scores include Keen 71, Bhanidas 71, Van Donck 77.
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Norman von Nida
Lotus Monurney
Hohingwet
von Nida
Charlie War
Ng Money
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Bates
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van Donck
San Tee
Australian Government to Examine Report at Trade Conference
The Australian delegation at the International Trade Conference indicated it could not align the draft trade and tariff agreement by September 30. The government will be given the fullest opportunity to review the document before final decisions.
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Geneva
Thur Maay
International Trade Conference
Australia
Richest Match Race in History in Chicago
Two famed race horses Armed and Assault clash in Chicago for the richest money race ever with winner-take-all prize. The event headlines a marquee match with 10 furlongs distance and a top purse, seeking to crown history’s greatest earnings winner.
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New York
America
Chicago
County Crick Roundup Notes and Scores
Fragmentary cricket scoreboard notes from Warwickshire and South Africa match lines to Surrey and and other county teams. Mentions players Darbynhir Rogers Laker and Fagg, Middlesex Gloucester Hutton Bumithson and others with partial scores, plus Glamorgan Davia Sima.
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Warwickshire
Granmer
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South Africa
US Ships Prepare for Greek and Turkish Visits
US warships set to visit Greece and Turkey as part of a Mediterranean patrol. The schedule includes destroyers and accompanying vessels to bolster alliance ties and regional security amid tense tensions in the region.
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