Italian envoy to leave for Australia
A chaotic colonial era report notes Italy’s envoy departing for Australia. It mentions royal sponsors for a baby, references to Prince Charles of Denmark and Prince Michael of Kent, and a Welsh or British royal court crowd including King Haakon, Queen, and Princess Margaret. Del Balzo leaves Ankara for Australia with his wife. a detailed christening robe and royal lineage are referenced amid shifting titles.
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N Charlex
Wag Haakon
Norway
de Baby
Prince Charles
Damark
Prince Michael of Kent
Michael
George Gunner Franklin
Godfather
Panklin D. Roosevelt Arhur
Hamer
Margaret
Haakon
Matsonere
Milford-Haven
George
Greece
Ladybourne
Countess
Mountbat
David Bowes-Lyon
Mme
Andrew of Greer
Duke of Edinburgh
Buckingham
Athan Wuffer
Wales
Scotland
Donald Cameron
Loch
Rome
Mallen
Australia
Guilio del Balzo
Foreign Affairs
del Balzo
del Bialzo
Talla Eibusay
Ankara
Prince Chariea
Bainburgh
Buckinghamn Palace
Canterbury
Geatfrey
Fisher
Mary Athe
Heyal
Sens Hey
M. Foxeil
Charles Mare
Honizon
Gheen Victoria
Queen Mary Teenarte
Hythe
Hythe Ryan
South Coats
Prines Charies
Charles the Fuca
Prince al Cortada
Babu Thin
Meng
Eaton le San
Stanley Clary
Rexbeeat
Birtha
Cat Ad Wittumingen
Buckwetan
Har Ben Ca
Westminster
Sinia
Ute
Buckingham Palace
Ribet
Balkans Accept Draft Agreement Reached
Greece and northern neighbors accept many points of a draft Balkans accord as announced by the president of the Conciliation Committee. The announcement said the General Assembly would reconvene in New York.
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PARIB
Wedhesday
Greece
Balkans
Alsouve
Aaner MW
Rivatt
New York
Zegonvensd
Stern Gang Leader Denies Involvement in Bernadotte Case
In Acre Court on Wednesday Nath Friedman Yellin known as the Stern Gang leader denied any role in the serious incident involving Folke Bernadotte of the UN mediation mission. He claimed his group’s actions targeted the British and not the British soldier. He said the plan never suggested Stern Gang blame.
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TRL Agviv
Stern Gang
Nath Friedman Yellig
Acre
Saint “Folke
Bernadotte
UNO
Medi
Senmuel
Students win on appeal in Quartier Court case
University students Tan Wallacs Donald Guzzard Neel Cleland and David Boddam-Whatham won an appeal against a punishment for offensive behavior in Martin Place. Mr Justice Loyd ordered placards returned and allowed future wear with permission, reversing the initial decision.
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Byqney
Wedneyany
Tan Wallacs
Donald Guzzard
Neel Cleland
David Boddam- Whatham
Hawkins
Martin Place
Justice Loyd
Canada Moves Margerine Legalization With Import Ban
The Supreme Court legalized the use and manufacture of margarine in Canada while upholding the ban on margarine imports. Ottawa officials indicated the ruling sustains domestic production while restricting foreign margarine.
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Canada
Ottawa
Supreme Court
Increase in Budget Taxes for France Reuters Report
Reuters reports a heavy tax burden amid budget cuts in France. It notes criticism over neglect of self sufficiency in nationalised industries and earmarked credits for reconstruction. Dollar prices rose to 34. a week earlier the sterling rate at 2. The article mentions austerity measures and policy dissatisfaction.
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Reuters
Basta
Saintes Elt
Boray
Bualnens
Attlee Accepts Resignation of Jah Belcher
London report says Prime Minister Mr Atlee accepted the resignation of John Belcher Parliament ry Secretary of the Board. Belcher regretted any indiscretions harming the Labour Party and hoped to serve the Intercata in the future. The Prime Minister replied he was certain Belcher had taken the right course in resigning.
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London
Atte Jee
Haw
John Belcher
Belcher
Labour
Record honours U S president in first phonograph tribute
In New York on a Wednesday a historic phonograph recording honored President Truman. The piece “I'm Just Wild About Barry” featured operatic stars including Swarthout Bett Lawrence Tiley Bett Dorothy Riraten and Fee Ruccia Tagitavini. Chorus directed by Kinmen C. Petrillo amid the AFM dispute over royalties.
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New York
Barry
Truman
Swarthout
Lawrence Tiley Bett
Dorothy Riraten
Feeruccia Tagitavini
Kinmen C. Petrillo
American Federation of Mustana
Liquor Ban Imposed in Diet Dining Room in Tokyo
Reuters reports Tokyo House Councillors banned liquor in the dining room following a finance minister scandal. The action, tied to coverage by Malnishu, cites irritation over alcohol transmissions and editorials about Izumiyama.
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Reuters
Tokyo
Izumiyama
British Soldiers In Vatican Hideouts Revealed
London reports that during the German occupation Rome wurde every Cardinal’s room in the Vatican was used by hiding British soldiers. Archbishop Joseph J. srton of Birmingham cited Monsignor Hugh OFlaherty as a key Vatican ally aiding the soldiers. The Gestapo chief in Rome warned that capture of OFlaherty would have led to execution.
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London
Rome
Vatican
Birmingham
Joseph J. Srton
Hugh O'Flaherty
O'Flaherty
US Declares Hoffman Spoke Own Mind On Aid To China
The State Department said Paul Half- Aid Chief spoke for himself on Monday as the White House weighs aid to China should Chiang Kai-shek’s regime collapse. Press officer McDermott denied backing a Liberal coalition with the Communists and noted a final decision on aid will be made. Britons in Washington denied reselling aluminun and tea scrap to the US ERP. about 1000 tons of secondary aluminium were sold to the United States in 1948 to keep prewar markets.
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Washington
Wednesda
State Department
Paul
United Time
Chiang Kai-shek
McDermott
Anatch
China
White House
Aries
Ofeiata
Ing
Chiang
Kaanak
Communista
Nanking Feftcvils
Sun| Fo
Kuomintang
Nanking
Sun
Britain
United States
Ameitera
Chine
Eporta
Prem
Li Twang Jen
Preas
Fu Tsoyi
Reda
Pakistan Seeks Holden Cars From Australia for 1949 Purchases
Pakistan Trade Commissioner K A said the government hopes to buy American cars next year if prices fall. Rahman noted dollar shortages hinder American car import, and that Pakistani demand could exceed 8 000 Holdens if pricing and shipping were favorable.
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Sydney
Wennesaiy
Pakistan ‘Trade Commissioner
K. A
Pakistan
Mr. Rahman
Rahman
Scout Chief Lord Rowallan Heads Australia Jamboree Flight
The Chief Scout Lord Rowallan will fly to Australia on Friday to attend the Pan Pacific Jamboree in Melbourne on December 39. He will be accompanied by Mr Peter Cooke Overseas Secretary of the Bay Jeouta Association.
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London
Weanesaay
Lord Rowallan
Australis
Melbourne
Peter Cooke
The
Bay | Jeouta
South Africa Receives 10 Million IMF Loan
Washington reports South Africa has been allocated ten million dollars from the International Monetary Fund. A South African Press Association correspondent cites a reliable authority confirming the loan.
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Washington
South Africa
International Monetary Fund
Association
Slane Hed
British Occupation Costs in Germany Declared by Cripps
In the House of Commons Sir Stafford Cripps stated Britain’s occupation costs in the British zone of Germany totaled £537 million from end of hostilities to March 31. He gave reparations receipts at £30.4 million by July end. The report notes Allied airlift developments and Western sector finance moves amid postwar readjustments.
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London
Germany
Britain
House of Commons
Stafford Cripps
City Bank
City Savings Bank
Reuvera
Stuttgart
Koenig
Hia
France
Bre
Army secrets stolen at U.S. testing ground
A historical report claims Soviet espionage continued during World War II, citing Aberdeen Proving Ground leaks relayed to Russia. Karl Munt, acting chair, asserts espionage may still be active in Washington and condemns allies who failed to halt it.
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U.S
Ain
Activities Committee
Oolander
Exim
Aber- ‘Deen
Rusa
Karl Munt
Washington
Flussia
Ahe
Certayne
Keting
Australia Japan sign pact for extra off grade wheat
Australia and Japan signed a reconal agreement last Saturday authorizing Japan to receive 25,000 tons of off grade Australian wheat, bringing the total off grade wheat available to Japan to 80,000 tons.
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AAP
Reuters
Tokyo
Australia
Japan
Japan seeks more U S aid for China defense in Asia
New York Times Tokyo correspondent reports two Japanese proposals to increase American aid for China or revise policy for self defence. One seeks U.S. to defend China as a line against communism, allowing Japan to stay peaceful. The other urges pressing China to a bulwark in the Far East if U.S. position shifts.
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New York
China
Tokyo
Nawe York Times
United States
Japan
U.S
Ovary
Pal
Uist
MacArynor
Asib
U S Concern Over Fighting in North China
U S observers weigh impacts of the North China fighting as Communist forces press toward Peking while Chiang Kai-shek faces intense pressure. Reports cite possible leadership changes and guarded moves toward peace talks with the Communists as events unfold near Beijing.
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U.S
North
China
McCarthy Named New Chairman of Tariff Board
The Prime Minister announced that M. E. McCarthy will become chairman of the Tariff Board from February 2, succeeding H. F. Morris. Morris retires as chairman but will remain a Tariff Board member until March 1959, honoring a long public service career with tributes from Prime Minister Chifley.
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M. E. McCarthy
Britain and Nations Misuse Marshall Aid for Trade Figures
A government report claims Britain Belgium and the Netherlands used Marshall aid funds to buy scarce non ferrous metals and resell to US firms at inflated prices forcing a 34000 ton cut in demand. Acting Administrator H Bruce warned of drastic allocations unless the issue is explained and controlled.
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Washington
Britain
Belgium
Netherlands
Marshall Aid
H. Bruce
Soviet Veto on Ceylon Keeps Nation Out of UN
The Soviet Union used its 20th Security Council veto to block Ceylon from United Nations membership. Before the vote, the council adopted a French proposal to defer voting on the membership application until Friday. Russia and Ukraine were the only votes against Ceylon.
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Paris
Soviet Union
Security Council
Ceylon
United Nations
Russia
Ukraine
Bearded Lizard From Australia Featured in Washington
A Washington newspaper notes a display of Australian fauna including a bearded lizard and other rare species. The collection is supplied by Eric Worrall of Sydney at a cost of 448. Curator De Mab states the restoration seeks to acquire more Australian fauna when available.
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W. Ton
Washington
Australia
Washington Newspatera
Uae
Julion
Zoological Gardens
Eric Worrall
Sydney
de W. Mab
Indonesian offer to Dutch to negotiate negotiations in the Indies
A garbled report notes the Indonesia Republican Government proposing negotiations with the Netherlands on Indies matters. Dr Soemitro, part of the Indonesian delegation in the United States, spoke to the press, while Dr Boemitro reportedly refused further comment.
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Washington
Wed
Netherlands
Indies
Soemitro
United States
Boemitro
Rabin
Righling
Formation Hongkong Defence Force to Form
Government notice outlines creation of a Hong Kong defence force including men and women, aligned with a plan to strengthen defense by reorganizing volunteer units and transferring personnel from Malaya. The announcement follows recent Air Office guidance on national service and security responsibilities.
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Nowtinaiaw Enenane
Hongkong Defence Force
Govertoria
Air Office
British police operation ends with terrorist deaths
Five bandits were killed in a British police operation amid fighting suspected terrorists. Authorities believe the group had planned attacks and were pursuing leads in the city. The operation involved multiple units and raised questions about security measures. No further details on identities or exact location were disclosed.
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