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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
1
A wartime case centers on Dinan Ayr known as Dinan Ayr who allegedly lured prisoners and starved them at a camp. Colonel Joe Hall, a Bataan veteran and witness, faces defense claims of bias as the defense argues the evidence unfairly prejudices a judge.
In the inquiry into the sinking of the cruiser Indianapolis and the death of its crew, Commander McVay testified that he believed the ship tilted to nine degrees and halted briefly during the Japanese attack. He described the night as confusing with poor visibility and stated orders were not received to reverse course.
Fragmented report recalls Roosevelt Welles and Churchill tied to Atlantic Charter while Britain and United States weigh aiding Britain, warnings to Japan, and potential participation in allied expedition. Mentions Rand Jr Church, Monseveit, and various policy terms under wartime strain.
A constitutional commission in the French Assembly debated re election rules for the president. They favored maintaining the institution and discussed a universal suffrage method for selecting the head of state, a shift away from lifelong terms after the Third Republic.
The Allied Control Council approves a second new government for the Anatean Republic led by a democratic principal figure. The cabinet includes eight members from the People's Party and associated groups. The newly elected parliament will convene tomorrow.
Evidence of Japanese cruelty to Australian prisoners surfaced at a Balmoral NEW court martial. Officers in charge of the Kachin camp described beatings with a wooden whip, stringing a prisoner on a barbed wire fence, and rifle butt assaults. Captains Aiwa Ofline and Leet Yamuneto, and Major Green spoke as witnesses.
Fragmented dispatch claims Chinese Communist leaders seek a peace session at Beilin Port and call for a general election while Chiang Kai-shek returns to Nanking amid scenes of public welcome. Government forces advance toward key cities as occupation plans unfold and diplomatic posts abroad report conflicting fronts.
The United States delegation to the United Nations Preparatory Commission considered postponing the winter session and the first general assembly. Original date of January 10 was discussed with a suggestion to move to January 14. Other officials proposed delaying further to allow reconciling notices.
Prime Minister Mr Chifley said War Cabinet approved a plan for a 21 volume Australian War History. The scheme assigns some volumes to the Army, Navy, and Air Force with 0 to 150 page treatments. The project aims to provide a comprehensive record with censorship provisions and a provisional scheme by General Castor taken up by the Government.
The commander in chief warned that private trading can resume at once, urging the commercial community to expand and broaden its activities for a potential full feature of the layout.
In Washington it is claimed that Japanese intelligence may have provided partial details on Pearl Harbor, with speculation that the broad overall code was overheard or misinterpreted. Officials warn the situation remains uncertain and stress heightened security around key naval targets.
Prime Minister Str ich Chifley announced a reorganization to form a Military Board. General Sturdee becomes Chief of the General Staff and General Rowell is appointed Vice Chief, aiming to streamline wartime administration and future Army development.
Bevin and senior diplomats travel to smooth talks with Chinese and British envoys amid hopes Stalin’s return to Moscow will speed up negotiations. The British Foreign Secretary and Australian minister meet New Zealand and American officials as they seek to prevent delays from London to Washington.
A report on U S migration policy involving Australia and New Zealand, noting disputes about quota allocation and the impact on family reunification. It mentions wives and mothers in law as factors, with a claim of up to 170,000 potential entrants in the region.
Fragmentary wartime report notes cabinet ministers pressing for severe penalties for profiteers. Text references rising food prices and measures to align costs with average family needs while targeting individuals linked to hoarding and price manipulation.
In a tense session at the French National Assembly the Communist group indicated support for the government after President de Gaulle sought backing on public service worker wage demands. The vote of confidence failed as opposition argued the plan favored party leaders over broader union interests.
Persian authorities in Tehran accuse a band of adventurers of stirring rebellion in Azerbaijan. The Persian premier denounces propaganda and asserts the revolt was a unlawful act carried out by outside agents. Iran requests noninterference as Russian, British, and Romanian actions draw foreign scrutiny while Tripartite Treaty breaches are alleged by Tehran.
In an anticlimactic hearing, the attorney general claimed American interests held patents and conspired with British firms to blunt competition in television and moving pictures. The case targets Paramount and related entities as the government seeks to restrain patent-related restraints and preserve free business in broadcasting.
John Amery paid the penalty for treason in Worm Wood Scrub’s custody as crowds gathered near the Back Bar where onlookers waited. The Former Secretary for India faced a long life sentence and attempted to obtain a reprieve before his execution at My Sautrepoint Albert. The case followed his failed bid to overturn the verdict and the newspaper notes his last hours in Parliament before execution.
A chaotic report describes opposition voices from Lord Beaverbrook and Lord Keynes over a US loan offer approved by the House of Lords. Debates touched on gold standard hopes, imperial preferences, and the loan’s 2 percent interest in a world economic context.
In Budapest on Wednesday former Hungarian Interior Minister Lash Endre and former Secretary Lasclo Suky appeared to answer charges of responsibility for deportations that forced 700000 Hungarians into railway cars. They were accused of overseeing abuses that sent old people, pamphlets, and babies toward destinations where many died before arrival.
Mysterious notes and evolving maps surface as authorities reconsider a long dormant case. Marco and Mateo figures are linked to a 1980 poisoning claim, with new Criminal Art motions and fresh toxicology reports stirring debate. A second trial previously led to a death sentence commuted to life imprisonment, tied to a controversial relationship and parliamentary scrutiny.
War Department reports the State Department will obtain General Marshall's approval before supplying further assistance to the Chinese government. The move aims to strengthen Marshall in his role as ambassador to China, with plans to transport troops and aid as needed.
The government plans to release cargo ships not used in direct military roles after March 2. Tankers will be freed after completing voyages by year end, with continued controls on employment. The measure aims to ease manpower and logistics, aligning with wartime needs and parliamentary discussion.
The report describes UNRRA facing a critical situation in Germany as officials urge reorganizing and expanding the agency. It calls for doubling personnel and selecting capable American generals to oversee UNRRA operations, warning of mismanaged efforts and chaotic conditions.
Milan reports say a fascist leader escaped from a Jesuit convent. Police tracked a man in monk attire as Boorma and later identified him as Boorsa. The convent director later surrendered, admitting the man was Boorsa. questions arise about charges against the director.
A White Paper announced increased war pensions affecting about 900000 people and a million on the war party list, to take effect next February. A 100 percent disability recipient will get 48 weekly, with others raised proportionately, and family allowances may be paid if marriage occurred within ten years of war’s end. special hardship allowances remain possible.
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