Bevin Voices Protest At Charges Against Britain In UN Session
London reports that at the Security Council meeting Bevin warned Britain would not accept unfounded charges. He criticized the accusations regarding British troops in Indonesia and urged a mission to investigate, while other delegates urged restraint and questioned the evidence.
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Heavy polling reported at Soviet elections
Telegram dispatchs from Moscow describe heavy voter turnout across the USSR with 9 percent in Leningrad and 8 percent in Ukraine on the first day. Voters received two ballot papers for Deputy to the Soviet and for nationalities, with Stalin and other leaders voting in booth, Pravda noting a militant mobilization.
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FULGIAM PRESER WENIES TALKS OF COLLABORATION
Premier van Acker announced Belgium faces a legal motion amid allegations of collaboration with Axis forces. A trial at Gibraltar will involve Thomas Meglynn, 24, linked to a Liverpool boy’s murder on February 2. Four other men charged.
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China Peace Celebrations End in Riot
A riot erupted in Chungking during peace celebrations as secret service agents allegedly pressed for Kuomintang and Democratic League members to chair the meeting. Police counted injured participants amid clashes between rival factions and minority groups.
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Grim drought in India threatens grain harvest after lean year
The New Delhi correspondent reports dire drought across India from Bangalore to Delhi with 1600 miles of ruined fields. Wheat, maize and barley faces sharp falls, with estimates of 4 million tons shortfall and rice allocations to be cut to 800 thousand tons while total food grain imports are debated.
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Britain Faces Grave Coal Shortage Warns Official
In London the Coal Production Director Arthur Horner warned of a severe coal shortage impacting Britain. He said rationing and reconstruction plans hinge on boosting output, with danger to every household if production remains low. He urged miners to support the state’s war effort.
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Attempt on Argentinian Candidate Peron Shocks New York
An assassination attempt targeted Colonel Peron as his railway carriage approached Buenos Aires. The carriage jumped the track near Rosario after saboteurs allegedly severed a rail. Frantic supporters and Nix party members were blamed for pressuring Peron’s security during the incident.
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Churchill Arrives in Washington for Truman Conference
A crowd greeted Sir Winston Churchill as he arrived by air to confer with President Truman. The visit, linked to Churchill’s Westminster College speech, was seen as broader than that address, with expectations of discussions on war-time conferences with Roosevelt and Stalin.
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U N General Assembly Rush to End Session
The United Nations General Assembly pressed to finish business by Wednesday after two Saturday plenary sessions. Debates centered on registrar regulations, publication bans, and the location of headquarters with French objections delaying progress.
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UNO Lived Up To Expectations In UN Security Council Vote
The Canadian delegate Mr Grayman reported on the UN General Assembly vote and noted Mexico opposed the United States in the Security Council election. He said the organization had met expectations and would face no imminent crisis, despite some regional tension and the absence of a clear peace plan.
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Arrest of Finnish Plotters Reported by Interior
An interior minister announced the arrests of Finnish plotters linked to plans against a government or ally. The report references officials and a presumed network reportedly connected to broader Allied operations in Finland and nearby regions.
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Chungking notes on independence proclaimed in Inner Mongolia
Fragmentary report recalls Independence declarations in Inner Mongolia near Chungking. Mentions individuals and institutions tied to wartime leadership and a Vietnamese styled education context. Further details are unclear due to OCR gaps.
Two Killed Eight Injured In Rail Collision
Two soldiers died and eight were injured in a rail collision near Porter's Bar. Express coaches derailed after a collision with a local train. Emergency crews and witnesses described the rapid crash and an ensuing derailment on the northbound line.
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Planes to Fly 1000 MPH Soon, NACA Predicts
New York reports the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics predicts planes will reach 1000 miles per hour within three years as current designs show rapid progress toward high speed flight.
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Franco Reaches Agreement with Pretender
Madrid dispatch reports General Franco reached a pact with the Pretender Juan, outlining a future Basico government. Franco warned against upheaval as Spain’s regime must persevere while rehabilitation proceeds.
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Paris Crowds Demonstrate Against Franco
Paris residents rally against Franco amid unrest described as the hang Franco theory and Maquis opposition. The demonstration includes youth, women, students, and workers showing broad civilian discontent with the regime.
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Dutch Offer of Partnership to Indonesia
Report from Batavia discusses a Dutch plan for a Commonwealth of Indonesia with Netherlands as partner. It envisions a cabinet drawn from Indonesian, Ceram, and Curacao ministers and a council to implement the Commonwealth. Immediate UN membership is proposed, while widespread observer optimism masks deep splits among Indonesians and Dutch officials.
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Flood Devastation Across Britain and Lowlands
Widespread flood damage reported in Britain and lowland areas as rivers overflow and dykes breach. Rescue efforts and evacuations ongoing with centers opened. casualties include at least one death and many displaced. Military and emergency services coordinate to aid affected families.
Huge German Guns Reach America
The War Department announced three German guns arrived in the United States for close scrutiny by ordnance officials. Each weapon weighs about 231 tons with calibers near 28 centimeters. One gun is described as a 2K centimeter piece, while the others are similar heavy artillery pieces with massive projectiles and long range.
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Disruption in Italian Coalition Causes Shifts in Policy
A split within the Italian coalition triggers realignments across ministries as party leaders trade positions. Analysts warn of slower reform on key budgets while negotiating blocs seek stable governance amid new tensions.
Fires Break Out on Minesweepers Forcing Shelter
Reports describe fires aboard several minesweepers near Dover Harbour. Townsfolk rushed to cover as smoke and flame spread, with military and police guiding civilians away from danger. Rescue teams fought the blaze for hours while ships took water in to prevent catastrophe.
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General Homma Death Sentence Reported In Manila
A Manila report states General Tomoyuki Homma was sentenced to death by firing squad for his role in the Bataan death march. The sentence was to be carried out immediately after a military tribunal verdict, with potential review by General MacArthur.
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