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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1946
Page
1
Report of urgent Cabinet meeting discussions on Greece and Soviet actions. The Times notes Britain seeks a clear stance as Bevin weighs options and the Big Five confer, with no decisive progress reported after extended talks.
A report indicates discussions on converting the UN Centre into a political center. Officials emphasize the desire to create a premier building with sophisticated, well qualified staff and services.
A proposal tabled in London for an international press freedom conference to be held in Stamford Connecticut during the second session of the UN General Assembly. The plan urges worldwide peace and freedom through publicly formed deliberation and calls for open access to official news sources, unhindered transmission, and minimal news flow regulation.
Prosecution documents to the international tribunal reveal Hitler feared an alliance between World Jewry and the Catholic Church. They claim he ordered troops in Paria in 1840 to wipe out the last Jewish rampart and describe papal collaboration with German racial ideas.
London reports a tense session at the UN Humanitarian and Cultural Committee on a refugee issue. Prime Minister Mr Fraser pressed for procedural order while a Soviet delegate, Professor Aruttunian, resisted calls to limit refugee transfers.
Fragmented report from Tokyo indicates minor parties have formed the Federation of New Parties to challenge the Communist Party. The federation backs retention of the emperor system and outlines a draft programme with proposed reforms including taxation shifts and civil administration.
General Homma asserted he was pro British amid claims of collaborations and pressure from allied forces. The report notes his admission of ordering a death march and confirms ongoing investigations into Japanese war crimes figures, with MacArthur denying censorship orders after pacific warfare ended.
A stamp collection auction in New York realized 62 600 dollars. An earlier appraisal had estimated 80 000 dollars for the entire collection. The sale featured 200 lots of stamps covers and die proofs, with 100 lots sold by Ronsevilt.
Ottawa reports Canada delaying participation in a trans-Pacific air service. The Canadian team stated Canada will not join the immediate Australian British program and plans to coordinate with Britain Commonwealth routes for a Pacific service launch.
U S Army announces disposal of surplus materiel in Brisbane including 1000s of cans of food and metal, heavy equipment such as cranes, machine shop gear, and signal and medical wares. Items may transfer to Australian forces, Commonwealth agencies, or the U S Foreign Liquidation Commission.
Fragmentary fragment suggests a carrier crew may settle in Australia amid talk of mobilization and duties. No clear names or dates are readable.
Australian authorities asked American officials for a statement but the United States declined to provide any information. A spokesperson said they had been asked to make no statement and that the matter has been satisfactorily settled and will not hinder future permissions.
Fragmentary report notes a strike threat that could cut U.S. communications with Europe, South America, and Africa. The piece cites a February 21 New York page excerpt describing calls for exemptions for vital services and warnings of broad disruption.
General Blamey noting Mant Repre sentative Bates of the House Naval Affairs Committee recently returned from Lour af the Prcltic argues Australia might lose inland influence and warns the United States, while peace-loving, should retain a permanent presence in the Pacific to deter nations, regardless of UNO.
Commodore Collina underscored the need for a properly balanced task force to support Australia. He noted the Australian Navy's role in joint operations with American and allied navies, stressing the occupational force duty to uphold dignity and discipline within the uniform.
A report from Mr Rowland Victor at Richmond Park describes a dimunition of radio and radar reception due to solar activity. The article notes magnetic storms and charged particles entering the earth's atmosphere, likely from solar disturbances, impacting communications during wartime.
The Minister for Agriculture and the House of Commons announce reductions in grain imports and broader food relief. The policy aims to conserve feed for humans amid a projected decline in livestock products while ensuring civilian access. Australia New Zealand Canada and the United States may be approached to adjust food exports in support of the plan.
A Soviet mission pressed for reconsideration of oil allocations to North Berata in October 1044. The Premier said Tehran would assess the request while foreign troops occupy the Soviet and Persian territories, warning that any concession could be seen as abdication under foreign bayonets.
Brisbane notes a refugee aboard the Tuleh evacuee ship Taran describes Indonesian attackers terrorizing civilians in Batavia. Mr. G A Aledyk, ex bank manager of Bulavin, interned two years at Bandoeng, warns of renewed violence when British forces enter the Dutch East Indies in March.
New York reports show a rising U S opposition to a British loan amendment. Representative Johnson argues the measure would replace public credit with private credit abroad, while Senatorial committees expect hearings may be delayed until March.
The article outlines reorganizations within the Australian Army postwar command structure. It details the division of Australia into military districts, changes to senior staff assignments, and the intended shift toward a new command system under Major General Chapman. It notes altered postings to Washington and London and previews subsequent reviews of policy and demobilisation.
The National Fire Service in Mexico City awarded Broderick Davies the George Cross for bravery during a rescue that saved children amid a strike and turmoil. Davies evacuated a child, tended others, and died later in hospital after attempting further rescues.
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