20 Aug 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1946
Page
1
A Moscow broadcast relays a report about aging naval vessels and destroyers preparing for maneuvers in Mediterranean waters. The piece notes American diplomats’ concern over possible direct involvement in defending the Dardanelles and discusses opinions on atomic weapons and world power dynamics as debated by Dr. H. C. Urey and others.
London dispatch reports Turkey has prepared a reply to Russia about the Dardanelles after consultations with Britain and the United States. The document will be submitted to the Republican Peoples party and handed to the Soviet Ambassador, aiming to rebut Turkish allegations and show willingness to amend the convention with America.
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New York report says an infantile paralysis outbreak affects UN Organization. Prof Borgese, secretary of the Constitution Committee and noted opponent of world government, features in a discussion amid illness concerns and political reactions.
A U S military transport was shot down near Belgrade as U S personnel described a hostile attack. Colonel Mtratton said the aircraft was downed while approaching, four crew members survived with one wounded, and arrangements were made to treat the injured as fighters arrived to assist.
Berlin reports at the Congress of Bodie Democrats that Raverian secret pollen arrested 40 young Germans. Some belong to the Hitler Youth, while their parents show documents for democracy.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a Soviet rights plan and international reactions. Mentions Westies and New York correspondent rumor about Blair of the US, Evatt, and general unpopularity. Content is garbled and incomplete, limiting concrete facts.
The article fragment discusses European Commission vetting and Gaza backed blocs. It references UNO, months, and a primed affirmation against national blocs, but the text is garbled and lacks clear events or names.
Rioting between Moslems and Hindus in Calcutta results in about 1,000 dead and 4,000 injured over three days. More than 3,000 fires cause extensive property damage estimated at at least 1,000,000 pounds. Police actions and brutal destruction cripple central and native quarters amid widespread looting.
A chaotic Calcutta scene unfolds with police clashing with crowds, 1,000 injured or detained, looted temples, and hospitals overwhelmed. Congress and Muslim League leaders clash over interim government ties as troops patrol streets to restore order.
The Agriculture Department reports the European wheat crop is 80 percent above the prior period but remains below AAS projections. Central and western Europe will need large imports to meet demand as the crop lags the long term average.
London report quotes Pravda via Moscow radio accusing Australian authorities of denying visas to a Russian women’s delegation. The piece says the Soviet line blames Dr Evatt and portrays the visa pullback as worsening Britain Soviet ties, implying the move would threaten perceptions of Soviet intent among Australian circles.
Washington reports a cooperation of ophthalmic surgeons and medical artists yielding plastic artificial eyes. The invention promises radiating appearance closer to natural eyes, with improved immunity and corrosion resistance.
A muddled report notes a racing resume after a prolonged pause. Details mention a tote tote race and a one day event costing millions in yen, indicating a major betting or race renewal after several years.
Captured German documents show the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem involved in Allied near east operations for years. An intimate collaborator planned sabotage and revolts in Arab lands with high level officers, including a 1942 Baghdad revolt link read by Hitler.
The article reports that Prea Wirelew and Untom have agreed to arbitrate a Chest dispute and lift the embargo on international Prime traffic. It notes a broader context of embargoes affecting news and communications, with parallels to a strike at Wireloas and recent union actions impacting international flows.
Australian rider TatDon Altstrom won the Medway miles tour in three hours 47 minutes. Roger Arnold finished third.
Rome reports an under secretary of agriculture and a party of experts touring Europe gathering information for a Food and Agriculture Organisation conference in Copenhagen on November 3. The pope addresses ongoing hunger as masses suffer, urging practical efforts over miracles.
Reuters reports crowd disruption at speakers in Jerusalem as Britain allows limited immigrant influx to Palestine. Troops and riot control used to manage migrants. gas, water spray, and arrests described as authorities attempt to restore order near the harbor.
Government plans to stabilise currency and production through gold market operations. New exchange rate set at 3,800 Chinese dollars to one American dollar, replacing 2020 to one. The shift disrupted businesses with dollar dealings and prompted debate on price and wage viability.
In Monday reports, Sheikh Homsaiz Lanturent and five Mescrited brothers, along with two former Deputies Dr Tahari and Henam Dowlatabad, were detained under Premier Bullaneh’s order on charges tied to recent activities described as extreme pre British events.
Report from Tientsin notes US Marines regard Kuomintang distrustful and face attacks by Communists. Marines privately signal sympathy with Communist forces amid crisis, while denying active Communist affiliation. They hope political changes could ease tension and avert major war. Communist Emancipation Daily urges Red forces to mobilize against Chiang Kai-shek’s offensive.
A New Times correspondent cites alleged documents claiming the Soviet Union extracted resources from Romania under a secret pact. The article notes wartime pressures and mentions actions involving Chinese theater lines and Allied forces, with cautious language about the veracity of the copies.
chaotic OCR fragment covers PART versus NOT TAKE Rome treaty discussions. mentions Papua Finland Ukraine Italy and European economy, committee debates, public gallery presence, and delays with discussions resuming Thursday. key figures Dr Gertrude Bury Skene and other unnamed delegates.
A German officer received a one month sentence after a fall prompt incident that left over a hundred injured. The event involved a collapsed structure and a crowd riot responses at the scene with extensive stored comments referencing the incident.
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