23 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1946
Page
1
Severe winter grips Europe with a potential white Christmas as cold waves blast London and Western Europe. Frigid temperatures plunge across Prager region amid power cuts and widespread frost affecting war torn areas and daily life.
A massive earthquake in Southern Japan sent shock waves across a 50 thousand square mile area, triggering floods and widespread damage. Initial counts report thousands killed or injured, with many towns destroyed and a vast coast stripped by the tremor and tidal effects.
A U S Navy volume Campaigns of the Pacific recounts early war blunders from Midway to Guadalcanal and Aleutians, and notes how air power sharpened U S planning. It details Japanese plans, captive documents, and American combat records shaping the Pacific campaign.
Police report a break in at the Royal Canberra Golf Club where a safe was stolen overnight. Investigators say the thief likely used a getaway route and security posts were damaged during the entry. A local man named Shane is assisting officers with inquiries as security footage is reviewed.
Partial OCR describes French General statements on actions in Tongking and Indochina during war. Claims of casualties and wounded rebels appear, with unclear dates and places.
In Athens on Sunday Greek Foreign Minister Stefannopoulos dismissed reports that Yugoslav troops were concentrating on the frontier as unreliable. British military authorities had no knowledge of the report.
Reports detail tsunami devastation across Wakayama and Shikoku with 200 plus dead in Gifu and widespread damage near Okayama. Army and Red Cross aid moves in from Yokohama to deliver medical supplies as British and American forces assess damage and evacuations.
The article notes a cautious upturn in Britain’s economy and coal supply, with optimism for a cheerful Christmas not matching prewar abundance. Dennis Amerroe of the International Emergency Food Council says food shortages persist but improve, suggesting a gradual recovery from wartime disruption.
In a garbled notice the text hints at gift choices for children and mentions nations and age groups. It implies debates over suitable presents and contrasts with traditional Christmas offerings, referencing various locales and potential future actions.
Britain faces its worst farming year on record with heavy rains and floods crippling crop sowing. Only a small fraction of land is suitable for cultivation as 1947 harvest prospects fade amid waterlogged fields and poor yields.
Professor Smertenko, noted for anti Briton Palestine remarks, says he will test Britain's exclusion order after claiming his passport allows entry until April. He plans to arrive in January to challenge the government’s authority and return rights.
Poland rejects protests and accuses a note of bad faith amid looming elections. The note questions Poland's intent and references historic treaties while alleging interference and threats of penalties.
Disjointed OCR note reports total new wage claims in the United States reaching the billions in dollars, referencing Dow Chemical layoffs and employer costs. It cites union statements and portal pay retroactive actions affecting workers.
A garbled OCR note reports Singapore decor on a shipment and a dispute over decoration rights, mentioning proprietors and air freight. The fragmented item hints at a controversy over flowers sent by air to Singapore and related trade or ceremonial concerns.
General Li Tamaien warned that if Communist forces ignore the ceasefire military action would resume. He claimed Communist attacks and defections threaten government armies in Shana Province, signaling a potential escalation and renewed conflict.
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