06 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1947
Page
1
London Friday Molotov refused to detail Russian claims on former German assets in Austria and prevented a full debate at the Foreign Ministers meeting. The session closed without using the Austrian treaty as a target, with emphasis on next steps and broader issues among the major powers.
An American military tribunal at Nuremberg found four former Nazi Ministry of Justice officials guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. They were sentenced to life imprisonment, with the other two condemned to ten years each. The verdict reflects accountability for atrocities committed during the Nazi era.
Ottawa officials frame Canada’s war aims for Europe, signaling determined steps and measures to support allied efforts. Prime Minister Macken stresses full mobilization and unity to achieve the propertprabiliaion goal, urging all sectors to contribute to the escalating wartime strategy.
Washington Finney outlines financial press fears as lawmakers face pending actions. The piece cites World Telegram and warn of currency reform, price controls, and possible surplus currency schemes tied to a shifting global economy.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and numbers with unclear context. It references a Friday event and a 900 mile figure, but lacks coherent details about location, participants, or outcome. The readable bits point to a possible incident or log entry, but no definite actions or results are established.
A fragmented report states that investigators found a gasoline overflow entering a system aboard an aircraft, triggering a voluntary grounding and prompting a government industry committee to review the incident and its causes.
Fragmentary Lima dispatch reports government demand for correspondence access to interior ministry. The text is garbled, but suggests officials warned denial of access to key information sources and references to a telegraph competition and daybreak timing.
Australian officials and the U S prime minister see a potentially rich dollar market for Australian foods in the United States. They note lamb and butter prices and tariff reductions could boost exports, with forecasts of increased shipments of Tasmanian apples during the off season and opportunities in apples and other products.
Report shows discussions on widening the gribery inquiry led by a Royal Commission. Premier Cosgrove and Mr Reynolds are mentioned as key figures, with possible enlargement of the commission's remit. The commissioner would not express an opinion while the question remains to be decided by the Bromien body.
A garbled wartime dispatch notes U S Pacific Fleet operations with Admiral Louis Denfeld and Dr Ayatt in a planning conference. The report mentions a Pearl Harbor deployment, carrier groups, cruiser and destroyer formations, and an impending voyage toward Australia with scheduled arrivals in Byanay around February.
The State Department said for months the Soviet Union demanded more than 300 wives of American citizens be allowed to leave the United States. About 200 of these wives are natives of areas under Soviet control.
Fragmentary OCR item cites unrest and job market impact in Nanking amid a plague scare. Mentions broken calls for stable trading rules and media coverage of the event. Specific names, dates, or clear facts are obscured in the readable text.
Geneva report notes debate over defining human rights in a commission. Delegates discuss the bill and charter, seeking to appoint seven committees to interpret the convention and establish declarations and duties.
A fragmented Washington report shows a committee urging Americans to cut consumption to curb inflation. The text references price controls, wartime costs, and potential policy measures amid a House debate led by Rep. Owen Brewster. Named individuals appear inconsistently due to OCR errors.
In Burma’s central region the Communist Party has reportedly established its own government at Taungoo Pyinmaru and Yamathin with a local authority seen as a challenge to the official regime. Details are incomplete but suggest a rising in the region threatening stability.
Ottawa reports surprise over Canadian import reaction program affecting Australian canned fruit industry. Commerce Minister Pallard notes relaxation of restrictions may apply to all export countries, with potential remedial action if imports surge. Canadians were said to be allowed limited imports under national quotas including canned fruit and citrus products.
An apparent document outlines prices for butter at 205 per cwt and cheese at 18 per cwt for the 1947/48 export year. It notes ties to United for Food and mentions duties affecting shipments.
A terse report notes a death by own action near a tall structure in New York City. The brief mentions a proof fence and comparisons to a similar incident on a famous bridge, referencing the Empire State location and framing the event as a suicide rather than an accident.
New York reports on a government inquiry into civil liberty concerns as Attorney General Tom Clark and other officials discuss alleged communist activities. Representatives from many groups deny charges, defending their organizations amid accusations they threaten democracy and civil liberties in America.
The fragment references Germany and a revision of the treaty, a coalition against enforcing disarmament, and a source named the "Chiengu Sun" discussing graft against disarmament. The readable text is garbled but centers on international arms constraints and economic impact amid power rivalries.
A four engine United Airlines cargo plane from New York to Los Angeles crashed on a mountain ridge after striking trees near a wood area. The pilot reported a loss of power to starboard propellers and attempted to pass over terrain, with witnesses noting the aircraft clipped brush and damaged propellers during its descent.
The world richest man, Te Nicam of Hyderabad, escaped unhurt when a bomb was hurled at his car in the city’s mass streets. Police intervened, and the assailants were detained as the magnate and entourage moved on with caution.
In Jerusalem and Paris unrest cools after days of violence. Arab Higher Committee urges prayer and normal life while reporting on funding and support for Palestinian efforts. Britons and Arab embassies note service in Arab forces and security incidents, including a railway blast and power disruptions linked to ongoing tensions.
A damaged Washington dispatch reports Congressmen fear the United States and its allies may lose the battle for production and recovery in Western Europe. Officials warn that Communist sabotage and political divisions threaten recovery plans in France and Italy and urge renewed U S support for French and Italian efforts.
The acting Secretary of State urged halting aid to Italy and France while acknowledging a strong Communist influence in those nations. Congress debated, with the Senate approving ST million for France, Italy and Austria, and the House committee trimming the bill. The debate opened amid warnings against Communism and calls to maintain support if resistance persisted.
An agreement between Canada and the Netherlands ends Allied claims on German external assets valued at 26 million, with leftovers shared among 15 other members of the Allied Reparation Agency. The pact aims to prevent litigation by consolidating claims and speeding negotiations.
Nine men were arrested during a raid on the fuel board offices at Martin Place and nearby streets. One man held 85,000 petrol coupons. others charged with misappropriation. All remanded to a Special Court, bail set. One escape attempt noted during the raid at Kem Mn Building.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Britain resisting trade arrangements with Japan amid dollar risks and currency concerns within the British Commonwealth. mentions private aiding and monetary policy debates without clear outcomes or dates.
A wartime broadcast from London shows Britain pressing Australia to increase sugar shipments to Italy and the United States as postwar production expands. The official urged rapid progress in boosting supplies to stabilize Allied food needs and sustain campaign strengths.
New Zealand suspends cattle imports from Australia amid disease fears. The Agriculture Department cites endemic risks and comparisons with Queensland and New South Wales to justify the ban. The move follows restrictions on cattle from Britain and other regions to protect herds.
Fragmented OCR recounts a disputed biographical sketch of Dr Boyd linked to naturalization and a December 1804 claim. The text shows errors about dates ages and legal actions, with references to Mr Lewis and Barwa ina Ta and the Senate Public Lands Committee.
A terse government statement says there are no plans to evacuate Australians from the Middle East. Details were not provided and no timeline or conditions were announced.
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