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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1947

Page

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Russia Still Has Faith in United Nations

Soviet delegate Gromyko tells American press in New York that Russia believes the United Nations can be effective in maintaining peace. He argues U.N. future depends on willingness of major powers to cooperate and warns that a world atomic energy control system may be impossible without U.S. participation.

New York Russia United Nations Gromyko Amerian United Press Americ U.N.O United States Atta Ita United Na

Mrs Hocking appeals to Privy Council over £800 verdict

London report states the Privy Council upheld Mrs. Hocking of Quirindi against Dr. G. Bell with £800 in her favor and taxed costs. The suit centered on alleged tube left in her throat during thyroid surgery and a subsequent tetanus episode. The case, costly and long, may reach further judgment dates. A separate notice reports a burglar stole items from Pentonville Prison warders’ home.

London Privy Council Hocking Quirindi

Republicans to Oppose Tariff Reductions

Washington, Thurs. Angry Republicans in the House vow to curb the administration’s power to cut tariffs when the Reciprocal Trade Act is up for renewal in June. Harold Jr., chairman of Ways and Means, says the Act must originate there and will be extended only over a dead body. The protests follow Truman’s proclamation implementing Geneva tariff cuts from January 1.

Washington Thurs House of Representatives Harold Truman United States

British Foreign Secretary Bevin Statement From London Flight

A full Foreign Secretary Bevin statement on the Big Four conference is expected. Bevin is returning from London aboard a military plane named Sacred Cow. In Berlin, a Russian licensed message said ministers would reevaluate if the area ceased to exist based on the agreement.

Washington Mr. Bevin Brett General Verumall London Berlin Am Mittag

PALS DEFEATED IN TENNIS WORK-OUT

In a Madison Square Garden practice, Paul Kramer defeated Francisco Segura 6 1 6 3. The match showcased Segura’s speed and power with Kramer’s strong serves and accurate ground strokes making the difference.

Are Tne Heights Caaths Madison York Herali-Tribune Tennis Ie Shad Meg Dhe Sagesra Keemer Kramer Ted Francisco Segura

Parliament Votes on Civil List for Princess Elizabeth and Duke

The House of Commons defeated Labour’s plan to reduce the Civil List. 165 voted for a reduction while 291 backed the government’s £40,000 for Princess Elizabeth and £10,000 for the Duke of Edinburgh. Sir Stafford Cripps defended the allowances and suggested tax relief on portions of Elizabeth’s annuity.

London House of Commons Elizabeth Duke of Edinburgh Sir Stafford Cripps Princess Margaret Princoons Elizabeth Bir Stafford Princess Elizabeth Anthony Eden Attlec

Soviet Denies Move for Red Army in Middle East

The Soviet Union denies plans to send Red Army forces to Palestine, stating no direct stake or material interest in Palestine. Arab League talks warn of decisive actions to guarantee partition and may propose arming Arabs and deploying troops. Iraqi leader Nuri al-Said cautions of potential racial conflict lasting long.

RED Army Middle East New York Palestine Gromyko United Press United Nations Arab League Yemilera Iret Pales Reuters Mt Cairo Nuri Es ) Ge

Yugoslavia and Romania Discuss Self Aid Pact Talks

Marshall Tito met in Bucharest with Romanian leaders to discuss a self aid pact aimed at frontier defense and peace. The two nations emphasized they have no designs on others' territories and seek to maintain stability in the region.

Yugoslavia Rumania Safe Marshall Tito Tita Bucharest

Norra ae IN IDE Thursday event details

A fragmented notice describes a Thursday gathering with unclear details and a time reference of five o clock. It mentions swarms and a rehearsal or activity related to northeast activities with multiple unreadable names.

High Court Refuses Early Hearing on Bank Nationalisation

The Full Bench refused the Commonwealth bid to fix an early hearing date for challenging the Bank Nationalisation Act. Justice Dixon to set time and place in Melbourne on January 16. Banks resist haste. Commonwealth argues hearing may be needed amid world economic conditions.

Sydney Commonwealth High Court Justice Dixon Melbourne Barwick K.C Weston John Latham

Food Crops Stand Near Peak Amid Drought

Despite a severe drought the United States produced a fourth largest crop. Corn topped 2,400 000 bushels and wheat reached a record 1 354 918 000 bushels while oats reached 1 215 970 000 bushels. Overall food crops ran about four percent above average.

Washington United States

Atomic Research Centre Approved at Rochester University

The United States Atomic Energy Commission approved a 615000 dollar research centre at Rochester University New York State. Medical scientists will be trained there to tackle peacetime and wartime problems posed by atomic energy.

Washington Rochester University New York State United States Atomic Energy Commission Atomic Energy

Britain will not spend dollars on imports for Germany

Britain will provide no further dollars for German imports after the US commits 400 million dollars for the Anglo bi zonal area from November 1947 to December 1948. Britain saves 256 million dollars in 1948 and UK obligations include sterling area goods and ship cargoes, with joint agency cost controls and aims to revive a regional German economy separate from either power.

London Britain Germany United States The Timen Exportag Tt Jnit U.S United Kingdom Europe

Royalty Dances at Christmas Party With Servants

Royal Christmas dance scene described with Prince commissions, a maid, and Princess Margaret dancing with a footman. Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh miss due to prior engagement.

London Prin Royal Servants Margaret Elizabeth Duke of Edinburgh

No Prudent Action in Lamotta For Fight Purse Release

Investh disclosed no evidence of fraud in the Jake Lamotta Bill For boxing bout on November 18. New York Athletic Commission chairman Edward announced the purses of about 18,600 dollars each to be released.

York Investh Jake Lamotta New York Athletic Commission Edward

Antarctic Continent Undivided By Water, Says Commander

NW YORK Thursday report states the Antarctic is a single continent not divided by water. Commander Finn Koons, head of the American Antarctic expedition, claimed proof in a radio message.

York Antarctic Finn Koons

Earth Missed Comet Tail by Millions of Miles

Dr Leland Cunningham of the University of California says the earth missed the new comet tail by millions of miles at its closest approach December 2 and 5. His conclusion relies on observations from Dr Richard Woolley at Canberra and researchers in New Zealand and South Africa. The comet neared the sun on December 2 two days before it was visible and, now receding, will only be seen with a telescope.

Berkeldy Leland Cunningham University of California Cunningham Richard Woolley Commonwealth Observatory Canberra New Zealand South Africa Wos

Dominican Plotters Released After Court Dismisses Charges

Reuters reports a Havana court dismissed charges against 25 leaders of a plotted invasion from Cuba to oust Dominican Republic President Trujillo. Prosecution said an army of about 2,000 was to support the plot, but the court found no proof of recruitment or responsibility.

Havana Dominican Republic Cuba Reuters Trujjillo

Cargo Simon Benson in distress 1400 miles from Oahu

Breaking Honolulu Thursday reports the cargo ship Simon Benson, 7176 tons, carrying rice from San Francisco to Tokyo, breaking up 1400 miles from Oahu. A Honolulu coastguard cutter and two other vessels race to her location. Crew of 44. A message from the ship says they are pouring through No 3.

Honolulu Simon Benson San Francisco Tokyo Oahu

U S approves emergency aid for Europe and China

The House voted 509 million dollars for emergency aid to France Italy and Austria, with 150 million immediate under the Interim Aid Bill. President Truman backs a single European recovery administrator for the Marshall plan and a new ambassador at large to coordinate relief.

Washington Appropriations Committee House of Representatives France Italy Austria Truman Congress China Reconstruction and Finance Corere House Appropriations Committee House Robert la Follette U.S London Lewis Douglas

U S Ambassador Rejects Columnist Pearson Tale

In Honolulu the U S Ambassador to Australia Mr R Butler dismissed columnist Drew Pearson as absurd and ridiculous for claims about his conduct. State Department officials defended the ambassador and noted Pearson exaggerated several incidents, saying transfers of Earle Russell and Captain Ben Teasantine were routine and unrelated.

New York U.S Australia R. Butler Drew Pearson Honolulu Butler Inno Ler State Department Aervicas Planca Army Navy Pearson Australian Associated Mission Beess Coen Wey Eee Washington Australis

Immediate Supplies Urged for China by Wedemeyer

Wedemeyer told the Senate Appropriations Committee the United States should immediately provide military supplies and economic aid to China to combat Communism. He refused to release his long suppressed China report, saying President Truman and General Marshall ordered secrecy. Bullitt argued a $60 million China grant now is more vital than further interim aid to France Italy and Austria.

Washington United States Wedemeyer Senate Appropriations Committee China Truman Secretary of State General Marshall Chiang Kai-shek William C. Bullitt U.S Moscow France Italy Austria MacArthur Nanking Chiang

U N C Plans Global Children's Assembly for Aid Appeal

The United Nations Children’s Corporation schedules a two-day Children’s Assembly to drum up support for its hunger and war relief appeal. Delegates from multiple member states are invited, with 227 children aged various ages traveling to the U.S. by ship or plane for nationwide meetings to solicit money labor and goods.

New York Children's Assembly U.N.C United Madona United States

Cleavage between Church and State Likely After Ruling

Lord Jowitt’s House of Lords judgment says procreation is not the fundamental purpose of marriage. The Daily Mail says bishops will discuss the decision next month under the Archbishop of Canterbury. Morcomb notes the Prayer Book centers on matrimony with procreation as one reason. Vatican officials await London embassy report before comment, noting Catholic teaching conflict.

London Lord Jowitt House of Lords Mark England Daily Mail A. J. Morcomb Canterbury Mr. Morcomb Vatican City

German ex‑official Schacht aids postwar reforms

In Nuremberg on a Thursday, Dr. Hjalmar Schacht, jailed eight years for Nazi era activities, is said to be collaborating with British and American officials on financial reforms in southwestern Germany. He purportedly offered an original reform plan.

Nuremberg Hislmar Schacht Germany Schacht

Italian Partisans Seize City Hall in Pescara

Partisans occupied Pescara City Hall for several hours before being ejected and establishing a rival administration in a nearby building. The Italian Assembly approved a cabinet move to disband the former Pancara administration due to emergency.

Rome Partisana Pescara Limuiliding Pancara

Dalton Told Lobbyist Disclosure Bad Judgement Questioned

The Parliamentary Committee found that Dr. Dalton as Chancellor of the Exchequer made a grave error in disclosures to a Star lobbyist about intended taxation. He admitted the indiscretion, but said responsibility lay with him. Parliament will decide on any further action.

London Parliamentary Dalton Dr. Dalton

Opposition to Western Powers Grows in China Amid War News

Darwin reports rising Chinese resentment toward Western nations as 24 Australians and seven alien immigrants arrive with U N relief supplies. Dr G E Turner recalls six months as a prisoner and warns of an iron curtain while propaganda and distrust of Americans spread in Communist areas. U N R R A goods face high prices and slow delivery as Washington orders closures amid remaining stock.

Darwin U.N. Alala China Skymaster Aganda Mtr. D Jones U.n.rra Wee Washington

French Socialists Move to Organise Third Force

The National Council of the Bar socialist party adopts a plan to form a third force in France linking the Communists and the Gaullists. The move follows Gaullist gains at the elections and signals a shift in the French political landscape.

IRDE Paris Barcialist Party Francé Ttia Communiata de Gaullist Dlectines

Police Dig Up Buried Loot in Hindmarsh Garden

Detectives unearthed £150 worth of stolen goods in a Hindmarsh garden including two portable radios 12 electric toasters jugs clocks and irons. A 20 year old labourer will appear in Adelaide Court charged with breaking and entering and theft from seven robberies in the district.

Adelaide Adelaide Court

English Women Teachers to Arrive in South Australia

Twenty English women teachers destined for South Australia arrive next year and reach Adelaide on January 30 after leaving England December 30 aboard the Orion. The ship will not call at Port Adelaide and an education inspector will meet them in Melbourne.

Adelaide South Australia England Orion Melbourne Port Adelaide

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