End to Indonesian Talks Hopes Rise In Batavia
In Batavia the three party talks open after a secret luncheon amid optimism. Indonesian Premier Sjahrir says President Sukarno and cabinet authorize him to negotiate with Sir Archibald Clark-Kerr and Dr. Van Mook, with Clark-Kerr to chair. Van Mook outlines a plan for a democratic partnership after a preparatory period guiding Indonesia’s political future.
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Sjahrir
Hedji Jakonets Salim
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Java
Goskarno
Clark-Kerr
Republian
Indonesia
U N Debate On Indonesia Returns To Adjournment
London reports the United Nations Security Council session on Ukraine’s charges about Indonesia adjourned after two hours without progress. Ukrainian delegate Manuilsky quoted, while Van Kleffens rebutted, citing Shell Oil and Labour concerns as key points. Adjournment agreed by Chairman Makin.
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London
Security Council
Indonesia
Man- Vileki
Manuilskyi
van Kleffen
Borkholm
Boldiera
Ma Nailski
van Kleffens
Mtort
Labour
Attlee
Mr. Bevin
al Manuuski
Bevinalec
Manullaki
Makin
Toay
Debate over site of United Nations Headquarters continues
The Headquarters Committee failed to approve a French resolution delaying the decision until September. The Dutch proposal for accepting the inspection group’s Stamford Greenwich recommendation was debated as the French demanded a second vote if the panel’s result was tied. The chair ruled on procedure and adjourned after discussions moved the matter to the General Committee at UNC.
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London
Aite
United Nations Organisation
United Nations
Col
Hodgson
Stamford Greenwich
United States
Netherlands
Mr. Angel
M. Broustra
U.N.C
Angel
Polish diplomat alleges beating by Italian crowd near Barletta
The Polish Embassy claims Ta deus Martynowicz was insulted and beaten during a February 6 visit to a Barletta displaced persons camp near Bors. He says locals shouted Communist and Moscow agent taunts, then kicked him until police intervened. Poland lodged protests with the Allied Commission and British and Italian authorities.
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Rome
Tadeus Martynowicz
Barletta
Bors
Martynowicz
Moscow
Cficern
Milia
Professor Kot
Allied Commission
Police Swoop on London Gangs Ends String of Robberies
In a major operation at London, 68 suspects were rounded up in 48 hours. Police believe a dozen detainees link to highly organized gangs active in London and surrounding districts accused of numerous large robberies in the past three months.
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London
London and District
Riots in Cairo Lead to 160 Arrests at Anma Bridge
In Cairo Sunday more than 50 students and about 20 police were injured and 150 students arrested in rioting at Anma Bridge over the Nile. Steel-helmeted police charged Nationalist rioters chanting Down with the British. Rioters tried to march into Cairo.
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Anma Bridge
Nile
Imperial preferences to be reviewed at May conference
The Sunday Times reports that the future of Imperial preferences will be discussed at a London economic conference opening May 15. Delegates from Dominions and India will consider modifications proposed by the United States during recent Anglo American financial talks.
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London
Dominions
India
United States
Sunday Times
Comore
Unitedites
Europe
Stalin Blames Capitalism for World Wars in Moscow Speech
Stalin argues wars stem from capitalist systems and monopolis tic control of raw materials and markets. He claims unity in the Soviet system with a goal of high steel oil and cast iron outputs while pledging aid to scientists and abolishing food rationing.
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Moscow
Stalin
Hitler
Russia
Oaid Lin
Soviet Union
Atrocity Charges Discussed Against Japanese
Colonel Alva Carpenter, head of General MacArthur's legal action, said Allied representatives from Australia and other nations would soon be designated to assist in preparing atrocity charges against Japan.
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Pukyo
Alva Carpenter
MacArthu
Austraia
Churchill Tells of U-Boat Peril to Britain
New York dispatch summarizes Churchill third secret speech to Parliament on June 35 1941. He notes Allied shipping losses to end of 1940 were 145 million tons with new building and purchases reducing losses to about 1.5 million tons under wartime efforts. He describes U-boat tactics by night and air support, port closures, and the strain on Britain.
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Winston Churchill
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Life
Associated Press
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Bayonne
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London
Nations urged to grow all food possible to avert famine
The Big Five sponsor a UN General Assembly resolution to push global action on increasing grain production and conserving supplies. Britain, America, France and China back the measure. the Soviet delegation supports the spirit but awaits Moscow instructions.
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London
Big Five
Attlee
Bevin
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United Nations
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Britain
America
France
China
Moscow
Britain to Cut Wheat Imports to Ease World Shortage
Britain's High Commissioner's Canberra office says imports will be cut by 10 percent to relieve a world wheat shortage. Prewar imports covered 75 percent of needs. Britain raised home wheat acreage and production during wartime, increasing to 3.25 million acres and 3.5 million tons by 1943, a major factor amid a global shortfall of about 5 million tons.
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Britain
Canberra
Fonil Staffa
Italian Food Cut To Below Safety Levels
The UNRRA Director General Mr Herbert Lehman advised the Prime Minister Signor to reduce food consumption to the absolute minimum in the coming months due to a critical situation.
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UNRRA
Herbert Lehman
Peace Talks Shift to Paris for 1947 Axis Treaties
Secretary of State Byrnes announced that a Big Three Foreign Ministers Conference will be held in Paris in May to discuss European peace treaties with Germany and Japan. He said a Washington conference in March was abandoned and that full peace settlements for the Axis nations are unlikely within 18 months.
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Molotov
Gevin
Washington
Mr. Byrnes
Paria
Byrnes
Germany
Japan
German Denies Lead in Atomic Bomb Research
Hamburg reports quote Otto Haban stating Germany never reached the stage to produce atomic bombs. He claims Allies received no data from German scientists and that the Americans were three months ahead due to greater funding for research.
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Hamburg
Bunday
Otto Haban
Germany
Hahan
Britain
Cabinet order narrows Japanese election slate drastically
Tokyo sources report a government directive excluding almost all lawmakers linked to Tojo's wartime regime. About 378 of 464 current MPs would be disqualified, and fewer than 50 may stand in the election. The move dissolves the Progressive Right Wing Party and aims to align with Allied HQ intent.
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the News, Times
Tojo
Toju
MacArthur
Progressive
Davis Cup Stay View by Crawford
Former Australian player Jack Crawford expressed confidence that the Davis Cup would stay in Australia. He cited the lineup of John Bromwich Dinny Paily and Adrian Quist and noted wartime gaps gave players keenness for strong play.
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Sydney
Australia
Jack Crawford
John Bromwich
Dinny Paily
Adrian Quist
Crawford
Italian Socialists To Work With Reds
In Milan Vice-Premier Signor Nennis, secretary of the Italian Socialist Party, urged vigorous collaboration and a united effort with the Communist Party as the sole path to establish a real democracy.
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REDS
Rome
Signor Nennis
Italian Socialist Party
Milan
Italy Faces Food Ration Strain in War Effort
Degasper warns that Italian rations must rise from 700 to 1500 calories daily to sustain the war effort. He cites allied supply reductions and the threat of tuberculosis from returning POWs and repatriated refugees as urgent reasons for increasing food value.
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Italy
Signor Degasper
United Nations condemns Franco regime in Spain
Delegates at the United Nations General Assembly unanimously backed a Panama resolution declaring the Franco regime in Spain unfit for UN membership. The debate linked Madrid to Nazi and Fascist remnants, urging continued isolation until a democratic government is freely chosen. Australia opposed Norway's amendment in a close roll call.
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Spain
United Nations Organisation General Assembly
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Noel Baker
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Potsdam
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France
M. Bidault
Ivan Ducack
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Norway
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Yugoslavia
Erik Colbun
Germany
Pusala
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Australia
Beasley
Russian prosecutor accuses Nazis of mass crimes at Nuremberg
Lieut General Rudenko states the Nazi regime caused the destruction of 71 000 Russian towns and villages and left 25 000 000 Russians homeless during the war. He cites 15 000 000 Russians affected as a grave war crimes case.
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Nuremberg
Rudenko
Noai
Dr Burgmann Sees Britain As Bridge To World Peace
Bishop Burgmann of Goulburn addressed the Christian Peace Congress, arguing Britain can serve as a bridge to world peace. He warned Russia would oppose any power threatening Europe or Asia and urged peace lovers to resist extreme individualism while faith and freedom support Britain's role as a conduit to truth.
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Sydney
Christian Peace Congress
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Europe
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See
Canadian airmen end Gloucestershire strike delay
Six hundred Canadian airmen in Gloucestershire plan to return to work tomorrow as ordered by the Canadian Air Ministry. At Odiham air station in Hampshire, about one thousand airmen who had been on strike also resumed duties yesterday.
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Gloucestershire
Canadian Air Ministry
Odhiam Air Station
Hampshire
Cyclones Hit Queensland Coast Disrupt Transport
Two cyclones battered the Queensland coast causing rail and air disruption. Trains from Brisbane to Townsville diverted inland via Rockhampton while towns like Babinds and Tully absorbed the cyclone’s full force. Moreton Bay flood rains hindered travel as fourteen Townsville planes reached Archerfield after delays.
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Bundy
Queenaland
Northern
Brisbane
Mr. Richards
Townsville
Archerfield
Deep Sea Port for Clarence near Iluka Proposed
State government will consider a recommendation to build a deep sea port near Iluka at the Clarence River entrance. The plan links the port to inland areas by a trunk railway, with estimated costs of 3,725,000 pounds for the port and 10,701,000 pounds for the rail connection. Premier McKell argues exports should not be diverted solely to Sydney for overseas trade.
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Clarence River
Inverelle
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