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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1946
Page
1
An Australian minister to Washington urged smaller powers to reject pressure as U N O site debate opened. Delegations argued over threats and democratic rights while discussing UN policy and immediate action at a formal committee meeting in New York.
At the United Nations a Polio and Security Committee vote rejected a demand for Franco's resignation. A marginal recommendation urged all nations to reassess Spain and an Anita mt Spain reference. If no democratic government forms in Iran within the time, the Security Council will consider measures. All three proposals will be reconsidered by the General Assembly, requiring two thirds majority.
A London report summarizes how Britain and the United States compiled technical details from thousands of German actors and agencies after the war. The work involved extensive investigations by 10,000 investigators who visited Germany to inspect, question, and gather information on German entities and technologies.
The leader of the Australian science and technology mission, Mr J H Cochrane, spoke in the House of Commons about a TaANE Starford Cripps memorial tablet and an exhibition illustrating industry. Attlee’s government and Westminster Abbey figures appear in discussion of the proposal and a prepared British inquiry.
Rescue efforts continued as rain and rising water hampered workers who battled to reach 14 miners trapped underground. A body was recovered yesterday from the same shaft, with one more believed missing after an explosion likely triggered by fire damp. Ventilation had been compromised, and the mine area lay about 400 yards from the first body.
ARM reports two figures in a disputed municipal assembly with one mayoral appointment by the Allies and a prospective appearance tomorrow amid ongoing tensions. The text notes a confirmed extraordinary session and a controversial decision concerning leadership.
Fragmentary text notes Maty flying back to Australia amid Hollywood intrigue. References Fra Hải interest in art, a home photo, and mentions Rees from bare Wee in a Tollywood context.
A national political sub committee rejected disarmament proposals and urged accelerating a United Nations international force. The debate touched on withdrawal of forces outside national borders and broader demobilisation while opposing links between armament and family security. The Soviet delegate objected to tying armament to such domestic concerns.
Atlanta reports 120 deaths in the Winecott Motel fire, most from asphyxiation as fumes and smoke trapped occupants. Bre chief C. C. Bryron cites failed safety vents in the elevator shaft and sialcsse, while Philips told the state supply board investigations showed the blaze was worsened by cigarette lighters.
Report notes a disturbance at the Joel and Limo location where several persons were arrested for drunkenness, but no one faced common charges. An unusual number of whisky pots were found in the room after the fire, according to Aururt Liver.
A federally subsidised experiment could enable a city to rely on atomic energy within a decade. The forecast was presented by Milton Burton, head of the Chemistry Section at the Oak Ridge project, who warned energy costs and infrastructure will shape the rollout over the next ten years.
Cairo dispatch reports King Farouk facing cabinet pressure as talks with Lebanon's premier falter. Parliamentary sources say resignations loom amid tensions while Beirut and Cairo figures discuss cabinet realignment and policy friction.
Prentier Tribemen North-went censtated that arshesmen on Bunday attacked Mantel and Ogat frontier villages killing 14 villagers and burning shops and temple. Police rite two relere at Oghl. Reinforcements later gained con trol of the ares. Fie Cabinat consiate of aix Baad iste and six Liberals Nokrashy will be Foreign Minister. The new Premier and the Gover ant will give priory to the acaieye front of Gre country's national de. Hie added that it will be Greir ty fe materior, pallo govern ment writh the framework of a per 'wanent unity with Egypt.
Dispatch from Teheran reports Persian government forces pushed into Azarbaijan and beyond along the Ghafiankuh region. Regular and irregular units, including Tudeh members, are said to have entered several villages while fortifying newly won positions as Britain emphasizes noninterference.
Paris on Tuesday discusses a proposed international race on the Rivie r where riders race year round, aiming to make the area a world racing capital. The plan envisions major events and global participation to boost the sport.
In New York on a Tuesday the Economic Committee of the United Nations has unanimously approved a recommendation. It directs where and how food supplies will be used by the United States and other countries with food to spare. The decision ends prospects of world food waste under international control.
A fragmentary notice reports a washed up object found on a French court near Cherbourg. Restoration attempts and inquiries are expected as authorities assess the drifted item and its origins.
A 49 748 ton European liner broke from moorings in a storm at St Havre and sank briefly, forcing an emergency return. The ship lies on the harbour bottom with decks exposed and engine rooms flooded, yet it is righted and resting on the seabed. The vessel was scheduled to debut in March under the French flag.
Reuters reports Irgun Zealot and Stern Gang, after talks with Haganah, agreed to refrain from attacks during a World Zionist congress in Basle. Basle conference notes support for a Jewish Arab conference, while British reports describe kidnappings and assaults on Jewish youths amid immigration and shipping incidents.
Report of a Basle Zionist conference where Dr Eloniats outlined plans for developing Palestine resources. Vice President Smertenko accused Britain of misrepresenting policy to Emertonko and the Foreign Office spokesman disputed the charge. Board of Deputies criticized the assertion as mischievous and irresponsible.
Lake Success reports the committee unanimously approved a regulation declaring genocide a violation of international law. It bans denial of existence of any group and allows punishment of individuals. The resolution invites UN members to enact intl law against genocide and form an international convention.
Major General Evatt leads a UK rocket research mission bound for Australia. The party departs on the Orontes on December 14 with Colonel F Rendall serving as personal staff officer. The voyage follows prior arrangements in Melbourne and involves aviation details and related office travel.
Paris reports warn that France must imitate Britain's austerity drive to avert poverty and bankruptcy. Reuters notes the stance centers on tightening the budget as a national campaign, amid a Belgian cabinet order to curb imports from strong currency nations.
Washington reports the United States will seek Congressional approval for a major world relief program to aid states including Greece, for May 1947. State Department officials indicate possible allocations of around 000,000 dollars to Greece and other European countries.
New Delhi reports the body of the Czech wife of the Marajah of Kapurthala found at the bottom of a 238 foot tower. A letter to her mother said see you soon, and another to her father hinted at pursuit. She had left Delhi after her mother's death and visited two restaurants and the aerodrome before her disappearance.
Fragmentary text mentions a Morelos figure and a person named Tanbury associated with engineering roles. The readable parts are sparse and do not form a coherent event or outcome to summarize reliably.
A brief report asserts that Japanese wartime atrocities exceed Nazi crimes, citing witness testimony and international reactions. The piece notes diplomatic tensions and calls for accountability as officials debate wartime conduct and historical records.
Fragmented OCR notes describe restrictions on food and wages, a Japanese arrival, and compulsory Russian language schooling on Sakhalin Island. References to labor forces and language policy imply broad social controls and wartime measures, with English also present in some schools.
Australians are urged to contribute to a memorial fund for Borneo war victims, including those from Sandakan North Borneo and citizens killed during the war. The message references devastation and a call to support the memorial project through local efforts.
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