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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1947
Page
1
London dispatch to the House of Commons notes no ultimatum to the Jewish Agency. Colonial Secretary Creech Jones reports on the current Palestine situation and the community's response to aid the government.
Reuters reports King and Queen touring HMS Vanguard in London on a surprise visit to a baker’s shop aboard the battleship. The event coincides with preparations for a royal ceremony as Vanguard sails toward South Africa, with royal party readers and novices aboard.
In a cable to Premier Yoshida dated Friday in Tokyo General MacArthur instructs the Japanese government to prepare for a general election as soon as practically after the current Diet session ends on March 27. He believes a fresh democratic expression of the people's will is needed and that the new Diet should begin by introducing a new Constitution.
Reported that no formal reply was received while Palestine friction grew and fresh outrages were not reported. The British government sought no pleasure in Dor Gruner’s appeal. Evacuations of British civilians and children by air from Palestine began, with many families reaching stations from Paris. Allied plans included dropping containers and parachute drops in southern Palestine as part of broader operations. A Berlin evacuation and limited air routes to America were discussed, with a hint of an assassination attempt details remaining unclear.
Fragmented wartime report cites the International Allied League Preparations Agency led by Mr. Nigel Sutton. It notes urgent shipment needs and strain on production at a Durham county ferryhill facility. About 2,000 workers are affected as authorities scramble to maintain supply lines and manpower.
Colonel Kwara Murray, under technical arrest for attempting to smuggle 210000 dollars worth of diamonds from Japan, admitted to reporters Turn In and bid jars but contends a sergeant stole the diamonds as legitimate souvenirs. No army regulation forbids such purchases, according to the fragment.
An Australian National Airway plans to land in San Francisco after President Tre Tan signed a civil aeronautics permit granting Airwaya Corporation rights to fly and land. A Los Angeles landing occurred yesterday due to bad weather in San Francisco.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Muslim participation in Indian government and regional power dynamics. It references representations by unnamed reformers in a belabored BEF context, with unclear dates, places, and organizations.
Scattered fragments describe a Cuban plane disaster with several dead and survivors. Reports note missing parts and ongoing search efforts as authorities investigate the cause and gather details from witnesses.
London wool sales opened with high prices and strong demand. The auction catalog listed 26 817 bales while 15 525 were sold. Sellers included Queensland Victoria and New Zealand consignments amid a mixed market outlook.
London reports that top secret captors documents in Air Ministry possession reveal the Kampf Geschwader 200 planned an assassination attempt on Joseph Stalin. Intercepted plans reference German air units and a mission against the Soviet leader during wartime operations.
An editorial from The Times lauds Australia for its victory and criticizes English umpiring decisions that sparked verbal exchanges. It notes the match’s temporary cricketing eclipse but credits Bradman’s assembled team for the overall high enjoyment worldwide.
Montevideo reports Uruguay will refuse admittance to Major Elias Belmonte, former Bolivian military attache in Berlin accused of plotting with Hitler to establish a pro Nazi regime in Bolivia. The case ties to Bolivian request and current travel from Spain to Buenos Aires.
Miss Reny Mackay, secretary at the British Embassy in Washington, returns aboard the ANA master Amana after a visit to Australia. She says the conditions there are heart breaking and discouraging, blaming a weak government and strikes for the mood. She foresees little relief from the emug attitude toward Australia’s leadership.
In Capetown on Friday the Australian High Commissioner Mr Knowles stated there was no organized exodus to Australia for South Africans. He recalled Captain Schmidt’s Vancouver remark about 2000 waiting to go, but said the current number was about 200 with cancellations reducing figures. He expected around 1000 by August end.
In Athens on Friday the government postponed the executions of 11 men condemned by military tribunals for political crimes. The delay followed a request from the United Nations and Balkan Commission. Relatives seek intervention while officials say a broadened appeasement policy will soon begin.
Paris reports a Communist bureau statement opposing the Franco British treaty as they seek assurances on Ruhr coal deliveries and Ruhr basin control. The communists insist France must bargain on key points in German affairs amid Allied diplomacy with Russia.
Rome radio reports demonstrations planned in Paris for Monday against the peace treaty. Foreign Minister Count Sforza may skip opening talks. uncertainty remains over Yugoslavia's signing stance as officials in Belgrade weigh the issue.
Technicians examining uranium in Argentina reported important deposits in San Luis State. Scientists identified target nodules of uranium embedded in pitch blend lumps from the Santa Ana mine.
The President of the Provisional International Civil Aviation Organization forecast that nations using the South Pacific routes would face changes in prices and air traffic patterns. Financial mentions note higher costs amid shifting logistics. The report references Peru and Lima with mentions of merino prices and wage pressures, hinting at broader economic effects on transport and aviation sectors.
London report states that Henry Luce will pay Churchill £250,000 for publishing rights to a war history. The deal marks a major advance in a long planned project.
Fragmented OCR cites a German born Communist refusing to take an oath at a hearing on charges. The text braids individuals including Louis Bagéah and mentions topics from the Communist Party to FBI notes, with references to isolated names, political factions, and historical figures. The passage shows wartime and postwar political tensions and mentions Truman’s 1948 candidacy in a speculative context.
The Maritime Commission chairman told the House Merch ant Marine Committee that Russia is operating 96 lend lease ships and not paying fees to the United States. He noted Russia previously operated 125 American ships, with four sunk and 26 returned, and indicated no fee payments are being made for the vessels in use.
The Mersey Harbour Board announced radar equipment to guide ships in and out of Liverpool. A two ton scanner will be operated atop a 700 foot tower at the port entrance to enhance navigation and safety.
The Times reports growing French discontent over Indochina policy. An admiral recalled to assess the situation is unlikely to return, placing the government under pressure. A successor would face delicate negotiations with Vietnamese leaders as diplomatic efforts resume.
Lieut General Sir Brian Robertson, British Deputy Military Governor of Germany, bluntly refused to be bludgeoned into accepting other powers’ ideas on the German question. He condemned the Soviet press for publishing disagreements on trade union elections and Moscow talks, warning against continued estrangement and panicky misgivings about the Moscow conference outcome.
An Australian court committed accountant Reginald Spence Brown for trial on a murder charge in the death of Armatrong. In court he denied the assertion that he held her with his arms around her neck and body as she worked in Norman Bay office. A rail strike planned by early 1000 workers was called off, after a stop-work meeting ordered by the Sydney district council of the Amalgamated Engineering Union.
Rear Admiral Byrd describes new Antarctic explorations including a 600 feet high Adelle Land feature and notes military implications. He says the expedition helps learn air, sea, and land capabilities under extreme conditions and hopes further tests will push limits of cold and distance.
A Bush nurse from the Bush Nursing Society saved dairy farmer Baward Bailey, 47, of Wright's Creek after a wooden beam severed an artery. She applied morphia, controlled bleeding, and, with two aides, transported him by rough country road to Wine mane Fey for medical aid.
About 980000 war medals will be loaned to former service members in Australia while ribbons will be issued to current service personnel immediately. The ex veterans will receive medals later due to ribbon shortages and a later date is anticipated.
Fragmentary notes indicate Canberra officials discuss wool trade with Japan. A claimed $90,000 worth of wool may be exported this year, tied to Australia’s wool supplies and shipping plans amid industry chatter.
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