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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1947
Page
1
In Jerusalem and surrounding areas fighting intensifies with a death toll of 179 and over 1000 wounded since November 30. Skirmishes spread to previously calm zones as both Jews and Arabs suffer casualties amid rapid clashes near Takerm Mount Carmel Mount of Olives and along roads to Tel Aviv and Jaffa.
A memorial report details a plane crash near Ames where eight people were killed and journalists and officials investigated the wreck. Passengers included local residents and a crew member, with the craft traveling from Lawn airport toward Mexico City before an engine failure led to the disaster. An investigation was underway to determine the cause and identify victims.
Report from New York notes a man named Luther Mountry of Wiehite suffered a self inflicted shooting. He woke from a troubled sleep and fired two bullets, then a third as he fought. He was taken to a hospital where he spoke and remained conscious briefly before a fourth bullet ended his life. Doctors said recovery was unlikely.
A Tiger Moth crashed into a high voltage line near a campsite, sending debris into the water from about 80 feet. The pilot and camper were injured and rushed to hospital. the aircraft was badly damaged and towed from the scene.
Batavia reports Dutch and Republican sources say no chance of both sides accepting the Security Council Committee's latest cease-fire plan. American member Frank Graham returned, saying no substantive talks were held and no reply yet from the Republic.
Indian sources warn two divisions may be needed to clear rebels from Uri Puneh Jamen and other Kashmir areas risking rapid escalation. The report notes fear of a major Pakistani advance and mentions dangerous devices allegedly used by Indians against Kashmir raiders.
Report claims a waterside ban on war materials shipments in India as workers resist government orders. Union head Mr Bridges says crews refuse to load arms and equipment amid tensions with overseas authorities.
A Yangtze river steamer on the Gauateer route caught fire yesterday morning at Hankow. About 700 aboard mostly jumped into icy waters of the Yangtze. More than 70 bodies have been recovered. the blaze spread to three other steamers before stations battled the flames.
Federal Secretary James Testey announced that Australian waterside workers would refuse to handle munitions for the Chinese Nationalist Government. He noted similar refusals by Canadian and American workers and said the federation would oppose sending munitions for war anywhere in the world until the position is clarified.
An Australian driver from Goulburn, named N L K Gillett of 168 AGT, was killed in Japan after being struck by an electric train at Banda Railway Station in Tokyo. The official notice confirms his death and place of origin.
A conference of the Democratic Group within the Kuomintang is slated in Hong Kong to prepare for the expected collapse of the Central Government. Sponsors include Marshal Ti Chai Ase and Lau Yye Tie, with aims tied to China’s constitutional future and shifts in presidential power.
In Hobart yacht news the Murna sails toward Gabo Island as the Ocean Race opens with variable winds. Sydney reports Beek Josephine Defance and Frade Wind making good progress near Balartay and Green Cape while a Victorian contractor Kurrows 111 loses rudder and works a temporary steering gear. The Sydney Cruising Yacht Club notes heavy weather challenges affecting Montague, Barrena, and related routes.
A former translator at the British embassy faced a 12 year imprisonment and a fine after pleading guilty to crimes involving state and military secrets. The court charged a Polish embassy attaché in Washington with related offenses, while other named officials face formal charges.
New York City and surrounding areas faced a catastrophic blizzard that buried streets and crippled transit. Police battled avalanches of snow as thousands of workers were reassigned or stranded, with at least several deaths attributed to heart attacks and accidents. Air and rail services halted, and dozens of inches of snow fell in 34 hours, surpassing prior records.
Greek authorities announce a law to outlaw the Communist Party and allied groups with penalties. Reports detail government claims of communist activity across the region, border tensions, and international reactions as security measures tighten.
Rudolph Paul former Premier of Thuringia fled the Russian zone as a protest against Communist rule and arrived in Munich. He planned to travel to a Balkan nation to join a conference discussing democracy in the East. American General Clay reportedly had no knowledge of Paul’s whereabouts. Paul accused West German leaders of compromising democracy and opposed the Murata Plan.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports wind related disasters in the United States total nearly 700 million dollars this decade. The document notes the figure is among the highest postwar costs and emphasizes economic impact across cities and regions.
Fragmentary dispatch notes a powerful typhoon near Samar and Leyte. Survivors rescued as crews describe boats breaking apart and ships burned. Reports cite 43 000 people affected, property damage, and telecom outages across Laguna and surrounding provinces.
A Sunday wreckage report from Ainsing details a plane crash near Meritt with four men alive and the Army aiding survivors. Over 1,400,000 in damages or losses are noted as authorities assess the incident and search for more information.
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