24 Aug 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1946
Page
1
London dispatch says Yugoslavia answered quickly to the ultimatum after nine of the Yugoslav air bases were shut down. Two captured airmen parachuted from a shot down plane in flames and are missing. The U S warned of action if Yugoslavia refused to release internees.
A garbled report indicates Poland protests perceived foreign supervision and interference by external powers. The piece mentions an unnamed Polish figure criticizing attempts to meddle in internal affairs and to influence national politics.
Laon Deprelle, the Belgian traitor, reportedly crossed the frontier at Trun under armed guard in an attempt to reach Memage. Details are unclear as the account is fragmentary and difficult to verify.
Nineteen men and women were fined and forced to march back to huts after an army camp incident in Manine. A court official handled the action, with the camp owner facing related charges. Local authorities pursued results for the requisitioned site.
A Paris telegraph report cites speculation that French Premier Sak and President Truman may meet with Bidault to discuss French government issues and the German-Bank situation. A White House denial states no meeting is planned with any Big Three member, and a French cabinet spokesman denied mid Atlantic talks.
President Truman ends an 18 day vacation cruise aboard the Presidential yacht Williamsburg with an unofficial visit to Bermuda lasting a week. The trip follows a stay in Bermuda and is noted as a unique move for a sitting president.
London Friday reports twelve men named from nineteen to govern India in the interim until independence elections. Pandit Nehru, Mehen, V. Patel, C. Rejegupalachari, Jagjiven Ram, Asag Ali, Zahir, Bir Gharest Ahmedkhan, J. Mathai, and others are listed among the selected leaders from various communities. The government is expected to be announced after Nehru's interview with the Viceroy.
Police in Bombay opened fire to disperse demonstrators during a Britain-India-Australia run. Reported casualties include ten killed and eight injured across two days as tensions rose amid harbor and trade activity. The incident coincides with ships and cargo movements noted in the business section.
Fragmented report claims the National Socialist party should be acquitted to prevent unjust punishment of innocent members. A wartime court case is referenced with figures and detainees, though details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Lane Kare Krupenko, a Russian woman described as a secret agent, was turned over to Warsaw officers after almost three years of spy activity in the American zone. An Army investigation claims she posed as a doctor and manipulated others to gain a UNRISA position. She allegedly confessed to taking items and reporting on displaced persons activities in American camps.
The article reports Smuts opposing the Big Four’s handling of Italy’s African colonies and backing a plan by South Africa to require a two nation agreement within a year on final dispositions. It notes Greek tensions, Albanian and Bulgarian concerns, and criticisms surrounding Italy’s invasion of Greece.
It was announced that an Australian unit will take over ceremonial guard duty in Tokyo starting September 1, relieving the 6th British regiment. The move marks a reshuffle in occupancy and ceremonial responsibilities amid postwar arrangements.
An article reports that more than 3,800 Jewish ex servicemen urged Britain to abandon certain prewar restrictions and to open Palestine to immigration. The piece notes Jewish residents, under military escort, departed to Eritrea as part of the broader context.
The Times reports Poland will display a more conciliatory stance to General Anders and his army in stay. Poland will ease immigration restrictions to allow soldiers to stay in civil life abroad and will offer protection or facilities for their return. Unexpectedly, a military gain of the suggested Polish settlement corps is noted.
After two days Norman van Nida and John Burton finish one stroke behind leader R. A. White with a 139 total. The event reports the London rounds and notes the nearby arrest of a chief executioner in a separate line of copy.
A garbled OCR note reports a new postal deputy for W S W and mentions expected leave date and succession to a deputy director of posts and telegraphs. It references Mr. Ialan or Brown as candidates and hints at a state appointment. This item is fragmentary with corrupted names and dates.
New York Friday reports a shaky outlook for Australia in the Davis Cup final. Hopman remains hopeful for possible shocks as players like Quist and Bromwich face questions over form and doubles duty.
London reports new military training aims to reform pensions and create a national academy at Woolwich and the Royal Military College at Sandhurst based on Montgomery's recommendations. It will intake 400 cadets from all ranks, rising to 800 on graduation, with a university like atmosphere.
In New York on Friday stocks fell across the board led by American Telephone and Telegraph which dropped 12 dollars. Other issues including automobiles, rubber, and utilities also declined with total transfers around 1,700,000 shares and a net decline near 185 million dollars. The downturn was blamed on fears of war, weak labor outlook, and investors’ reluctance to resume dividends.
The New York Police Commissioner comments on a 12 percent rise in crime reports Friday. Officials blame increased reporting by 10 New York areas as a major factor, arguing crime figures reflect more thorough documentation rather than an actual surge.
Local report notes Dr L W Nott a well known ACT figure who died in 1925 offering support to Allan Fraser Labour campaign for Eden Monaro. The letter praises Fraser’s public service and courage, and offers Nott’s help to aid the campaign and broader national politics.
Cricket scores from yesterday show Yorkshire 266 with Cook 4/80 and 3/8, Gloucester (Robinson 6/27) 104, Worcester 428 and 7/300 v Middlesex 382 (Robinson 117, Menorth Glamorgan 303 (Gover 8/43) v Surrey 121 (Wooller 4/19) and 4/190, Northants 186 and 7/268 (Brookes 104), Sussex 1221, Somerset 385 (Taylor 112, Wilcox Joe) beating Warwick 284 and 41 (RK Ruth A/a) by innings, Somerset 150 (Price 6/62) and 1/32 Lancashire 8/342 declared, Leicestershire 120 and 2/84 v Hampshire 208, Rent 250 and 2/128 (Ames 72 n.o.) as Dorey 21 amts West 1.
The Australian ambassador Mr. Makin arrives in San Francisco with his family and secretary. He will spend a fortnight in California before traveling on to Washington.
Fragmented wartime report notes Britain’s War Crimes Tribunal not granting permission to proceed against an Australian company with a £3 million capital. It discusses shipments, a 19,000 ton whale cargo, a factory ship, and defence counsel statements as defense sides progress toward court actions amid India and Melbourne related tensions.
Paris reports that Russia resists international control of the Dardanelles and other waterways. The Paris correspondent notes the United States would control the Panama Canal, Britain would defend the Suez, and international regimes would be limited to access by Turkey, Romania, Russia, and Bulgaria. The article suggests U.S. leadership aims to deter aggression and protect prestige amid global tension.
Delegates at a league congress expelled a delegate after a dispute over communism. A red flag was thrown at the president by Fr Arnield and the flag was stomped by another speaker. The scene erupted into shouting as motions on communism were debated and defeated amid protests and photographer demands for negotives.
Vice Admiral Miderty said the United States should uphold a cautious approach to nuclear weapons while urging acceptance of a workable plan. Officials warned radioactivity effects could be more dangerous than anticipated and a new test was tentatively planned for March with a specific device to be examined.
A damaged fragment notes ships cost more to build in the United States than in London, with figures suggesting about one percent difference. The text is unclear but implies higher wartime production costs and national economic factors affecting shipbuilding.
Fragmentary text describes a person named Bho arriving on a Marine Pulsom with companions Seba By and Gieaia X. The readable portion provides limited place or date context and no clear event outcome to anchor a full news item.
Egypt asserts reparations costs are lower than previously feared, arguing that economic strain and fiscal limits reduce the feasibility of larger payments while preserving key humanitarian commitments and regional ties.
A disjointed clipping notes the Pope choosing a seaside summer home at Castel Gandolfo during wartime, while Vatican City and Fridas Stare Theolgan are referenced in unclear terms. Separate items mention theft of cigarettes bound for a ship, a decapitation claim near Anglewood Mays, and court withdrawals in Balmain with wartime patent chatter.
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