Opposition to Dictatorial Powers in Britain
Labour and opposition figures criticize government measures to meet the economic crisis, warning against expanding state power. A rebel group in the Labour party seeks further economies and union concessions while miners resist proposed shifts. Parliament adjourns for the summer on October 20 as debates continue on deflation, taxation, and national policy.
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Itain
Labour Party
Bectars
He Dalton
Defence
Extended Hours Debate and Golf Lead at Hollingwell
In London the House debated extended work hours amid government mood and production concerns. In golf, Norman von Nida and A. Lees led the Lotus £1800 tournament final qualifying with 307 total after 36 holes at Hollingwell.
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von Nida
London
Norman von Nida
A. Lees
Hollingwell
Britain imposes 300 percent duty on imported films
Britain announces a new 300 percent ad valorem duty on imported films as a measure to tackle the economic crisis. Officials say the levy will significantly reduce profits for producers by about 76 percent while excluding certain Empire allies from the duty.
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London
Britain
Sima Ot
Jana
Treasury
Australian Approach to Security Council Crisis Debates
The report details Australian and Indonesian interactions at the United Nations Security Council with Colonel Hodgson proposing observer committees. It notes discussions on sending a UNO committee to Indonesia, Indonesian President Gani urging an International Arbitration Commission, and Dutch actions amid a ceasefire.
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Chifley
United
Dr. Gani
Security Council
Indonesia
Three Britons abducted by Yugoslavia
Trieste dispatch reports that three British service members and two civilians were abducted on August 2 by Yugoslav forces while on duty near Trieste. The Trieste correspondent notes successive days of attacks and insufficient Yugoslav protection as authorities struggle to secure the region.
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Yugoslavia
Rome
Trieste
Mes
Boundary
Trieste Free
Ares
Moba
Gandhi to retire from politics amid unrest in India
New Delhi reports Mahatma Gandhi will retire from politics and live in Pakistan to strive for Indian unity. Calcutta violence leaves six dead and forty injured as military reinforcements move to Punjab amid rising tensions.
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New Deleg
Mahatma Gamat
New Delhi
the Times
Saya Gandhi
Hhe
Pakistan
Calcutta
Sistenly
Meditear
Punjab
No Airforce Carrier Ships Stop Fleet After Crashes
A ban on further sexer dava by the Geet air arm follows Wednesday crashes that killed a man and wrecked machines. Personnel will leave the Theseus for New Zealand for training. Glory sails to England. Rear-Admiral Creasy and Captain Dickeen declined to discuss crash causes as Australia weighs aircraft defences amid a goodwill mission.
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Brisbane
Fri
Geet Air Arm
Jong Man
Theseus
New Zealand
England
Ttig
Creasy
Dickeen
Council
Wool Reduction as Barter for Empire Preferences
Fragmented text reports discuss terms of an American offer to settle wool tariff stalemate affecting an international base at Trade Talika. The proposal mentions a 1 million unit reduction and changes to preferences and duties, with references to Australia New Zealand and regional delegations.
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Geneva
Ttm
Talika
Australia
New Zealand
Unceasing Attacks on Railway Lines Threatened
Fragmentary report notes Jews threaten ongoing attacks on railway lines. Mentions Stern Gang planning unspecified actions and a night declared. Also references rebel troops detained and mine halted, with scattered mentions of Dalonce over Hager and Paraguayan involvement in Palestine coastal plain.
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EU Deuly
Dalonce
Hager
Ne’ Worth
Palestine Coastal Plain
Siestly
Inger
Increased Coal Quotas For Australia Government Plan
Australia announced an increased coal quota raised from 17 000 to 19 000 tons weekly to support supplies during the rebel conflict and upcoming holidays. The measure aims to ensure stocks while ships are delayed or diverted.
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Iad
Rosario
Asincion
Sydney
First
Australia
Ash
High Command
Joint Coal Board
Moretle
N.8.w
Ital
Ita
Adelaide
Suenob
Tito accuses United States of attempting to isolate Yugoslavia
Belgrade Friday Marshal Tito charged the United States with trying to isolate Yugoslavia through an economic blockade. He claimed US actions prevented buying machinery and arms, and called the allegations and security council moves insults while Yugoslavia rejected relief from America.
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Belgrade
Marshal Tito
United States
Yugoslavia
Arma
Former Nazi Finance Minister appeals denazification ruling
Dr Behacht a former Nazi Finance Minister appeals to the Wurttemberg denazification court against an eight year sentence. Kinrial adviser Dr Han Wedeyer notes that von Papen also seeks an eight year term and requests two weeks release to restore health before the hearing.
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Btuttcart
Behacht
Wurtemburg Denazification Court
Han Wedeyer
Kin Rial
Nazial Munich Radio
Vor Papen
Aleo
US Offers to End Deadlock at Geneva
After weeks of deadlock over Australian wool tariffs at the Geneva talks, American representatives and the Australian Prime Minister discussed offers. Mr Chifley and his officials could not disclose details but would consider them at a Cabinet committee meeting on Monday.
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Geneva
America
Australia
Chifley
Thantage
Mubcommitter
Bank Heist Sends Shocks Through Sharon Suburb
A bank robbery in a Tel Aviv suburb, the Bank of Sharonin, disrupted by a group of masked men who escaped with several thousand dollars. Police launched pursuit but details remain unclear as investigators gather evidence.
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EWS
ROB Bank
EWE
SAL — Masnedeet Jews
Bank of Sharonin
Tel Aviv
WHR
Modification of the Dutch shipping ban urged by ACTU official
Prime Minister Chifley told ACTU leaders in Canberra that the ban on Dutch ships and aircraft would be modified and presented to the Melbourne executive for approval. He warned the ban harmed Australia's economy and stressed free Dutch ship movements, while Dutch Minister Teppema pressed for lifting the ban after a ceasefire order.
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Faris el Khouri
Buria
Secretariat
Australis
UNO
India
ACTU
Aero
Melbourne
Chifley
Canberra
A.C.T.U
Clarey
A. E. Monk
Gov
Exf Stet Cates
Coca Amirte
Cece
Airte Ie
Ot Shipping
Sutcliffe
Monk
Australia
Messrs
Monkpleshy
Mam
Mane
Teppema
Chitley
Ehip Hnds
Dutch Plane Defies Ban and Flies to Java
A Dutch transport plane carrying 18 servicemen and other passengers left Mascot today despite a union ban. It refuelled at Charteville before continuing to Java.
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Saunby
Java
Mascot
Charteville
Washington Talks on Japan to Be Held Next Month
The United States plans a Pacific Powers conference on the Japan pact for September 10 to align with a New York General Assembly opening. Australia and Britain favor an early start, while opposition cites wartime memories and caution on allowing Japan to trade.
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Washington
Japan
United States
General Assembly
New Yor
Ouigh
Australia
Britain
Ara
Reuters
Makin
Bequests Total 36000 Pounds as Tasmania Wins Championship
Distiller left 308919 pounds in bequests while football carnival figures show 5000 to Mr Campbell and 1000 to Tasmania. Tasmania defeated Canberra 31 to 17 and beat NRW 14 10 to 5 1. The bequests push Tasmania to the B grade championship with an ultimate showdown looming.
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Bowar
BART
Peter Mensies Dewar
John Dewar
Bons
Hobart Oval
T. Campbell
Aca
Sluad
Australia
Tasmania
Camberra
Mer
HV. Jaques
Fig
NRW
Queens x
Wistors
South Australia
Tomeerow
Wigton
Women Protest At Rising Prices In Sydney Meeting
In Sydney a vigorous protest rally by Housewives and 30 members of local groups gathered to oppose rising prices. The state committee of the Australian Women Charter, represented by Mrs A McMurray, condemned the high costs and called for action.
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Sydney
S”Combin
Ess
MF i Rr
Tate
Australian Women Charter
Mra A. McMurray
Ania
Australia Leads Canada In Davis Cup Tie
Australia holds a 2 0 lead over Canada in Montreal as Dinny Pails defeats Henri Rochon in straight sets and Geoff Brown posts a win to put the visitors ahead with two matches completed in the Davis Cup tie.
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Montreal
Australia
Canada
UN United
Miners to Get Higher Wages Across Australia
The Coal Industry Tribunal under Mr. F. H. Gallagher grants increased pay for 20 000 miners including shift men and mechanical operators. Shift men gain 8d per day while operators receive 3s 6d. youths 18 face a separate 12 per cent rise. The union claim for adult wages for youths is rejected. Coverage spans New South Wales Victoria and Queensland.
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Bydney
Coal Industry ‘Tribunal
F. H. Gallagher
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Ferrier Withdraws From Golf Tourney After Fatigue
Jim Ferrier withdrew from the Famerelda tournament after carding 37 for the front nine. He said he was worn out after driving 1500 miles in two days. Ben Hogan and Herman Keiser joined the field with scores of 65 under par.
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Washington
Jim Ferrier
Qrer
Ben Hogan
Herman Keiser
Death of Col. Maplestone in Canberra at 57
Lieut Col Maplestone production manager of the Film Division Canberra department of Information died suddenly in Canberra aged 57. A Military Cross winner he rose from private to captain in the first World War and later shaped Commonwealth filmmaking while directing cinema and photographic work before and after the war. He leaves a widow and two sons one of whom served in the Navy last war.
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Maplestone
Department. of Information
Canberra
iFew
Corerelle
Department of Kekmerce
Alma
Tims
Commonwealth
Mapleatone
Fim
Maple Howe Lao
Behi Medum
Jana
Navy
Scotch College
Mel +bourne
Mrs Menhzes to Retire From Tennis Season
New York star Kay Stammerg lands No. 1 Wightman Cup player who will retire from tennis this season due to the wear of the game and her husband’s wishes.
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New York
Kay Stammergland
Bouth Orange
Sethes Ng
Substantiated Tennis Rumours Quietly Probed in New York
In New York, US officials continue an investigation into circulated tennis rumours about city stars Serdar Mulloy Jack Talbert and Pancho. The inquiry, termed ongoing, addresses alleged dating claims and a reported committee involvement without confirming details.
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New York
Fréfiy
United States
Temmie
Sidon
Soslon
Serdnar Mulloy
Jack Talbert
Pancho
Vatican Silent Om Tito Charges Rumors Rise
Fragmentary notes describe tension around Yugoslav leader Tito with references to Vatican silence and possible charges. The text mentions worsening relations and calls for strengthening regional influence amid unclear statements.
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Vatican
Tito
United States Eyes Action on Vacwum Oil and Shoes Case
Fragmentary report notes U S government considering a matter involving Vacuum Oil and Shoes Of A State Department official. The wording suggests deliberation with a view toward action, but specifics and names are unclear in the OCR.
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U.S
Paorust
Washington
United States
Hells ‘Bear Viena
Vacwum Oil and Shoes
State Department
County Cricket South Area Match Report
Fragmented report covers 850 runs with several players named in a mixed score line. Mentions Middlesex Lancashire and 418 and 223 runs with various figures on individual scores. Includes a brief note about Rocket Trials in London and a line about the British Supply Ministry.
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County Cricket South Area
Ama
Middlesex
Lancashire
Goddans
Iguenstar
Viger A Smith
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