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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1948

Page

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Argentina objects to Antarctic colonies claim in Europe notice

Argentina formally declares it will not recognize any European colonies or possessions in Antarctica. Luis H. Irigoyen, under secretary, stated from Buenos Aires that the stance aligns with regional military moves near Cape Horn as Britain and Chile reinforce South Polar claims under U S backed treaty guarantees.

Buenos Aires Argentina Europe Antarctic American United Press Luis H. Irigoyen Foreign Ministry Chile Britain Capa Horn

Russians Seize U S Pamphlets in Berlin

Berlin police report Soviet sector action seizing US pamphlets as authorities investigate a disturbance in the city. Details remain unclear due to fragmented reporting from the early wartime chaos.

Berlin

Truman asks Congress for 570 million for China aid

President Truman urges Congress to approve 570 million dollars in aid to China with conditions for economic stability and recovery. He states wheat shipments and control would continue until June 20, 1946, noting past sacrifices and the need for sustained support.

Washington Truman Congress China Tratan Eres

Health Thuresa Cabinet Oat Issues Dollar and Government Steps

Fragmentary OCR reads about cabinet actions on health, budget, and government measures related to spending. Mentions dollar and welfare topics with unclear specifics and potential reforms. No clear person, date, or organization fully readable.

Death reports confuse Yemen Syria monarch line

The Foreign Minister for Yemen Mussina Kelisky announced the Syrian Government confirms the death of King Iman Tehia of Yemen. Bayed Abdullah has been proclaimed king amid doubt over a January 15 erroneous death report.

Damascus Yemen Mussina Kelisky Iman Tehia Weet Hs Bayed Abdullah Ha Wasi Bd Prey Tae Yee ‘Hin

16 Killed in RAF Amberley Crash

Unclear readable text reports a crash near Amberley involving RAF operations with fatalities. Limited legible details mention a briefing or official stance but the fragment provides no verifiable names, dates, or locations beyond Amberley and RAF context.

Air Vice-Marshal Debates Charges Over Airline Crash

Air Vice-Marshal Bennett called allegations about airline crash costs fantastic as he defended South Airways standards. He told Reuters that claims of inadequate fuel and failed hatch safety were politically motivated.

House of Comment Blg South Airways D. C. Bennett Reuters

Unclear Entry Aims At Arrival In Pslewing Sparks Fear

Fragmentary report notes concern over a group's arrival in Pslewing amid fears of increased danger. Mentions Audrey Owen of Sydney and a former UN associate linked to RRA in China, with little corroborating detail.

Rasse Town Um Puvellan

United Nations Palestine partition policy debated in London

London reports say United Nations partition policy on Palestine was questioned as delegates faced pressure. Britain warned of rising disorder after May 16 the mandate ends, and an international force was discussed to support UN decisions if needed.

London Thurasay MT ‘Arthur Creech Joes Aigtae Mid- East Clementa Britain U.N.O Palatine Ales

U S Authorities to Deport Polish Communist

Washington Thursday. As part of a stepped up programme by the Immigration service and Justice department to deport all alleged Communists, the Polish born Beatrice Johman was arrested yesterday and taken to El Inland New York Harbour pending deportation. The American United Press says that Jeweon, promotion man for the pro Communist weekly The New Masses, is charged by a warrant with being a member of an organization advocating the overthrow of the U S Government. In the past few months many alleged Communist have been arrested, including some top ranking members of the Communist movement.

Washington Immigration Service ‘and Justion Department Allen Pollah Beatric Johman Eile

U S Army Insult Incident in North Korea Report

The American Commander in Korea sent a letter to the Russian commander in the North Korean area demanding an immediate investigation into the handling of two U S officers amid a fracas involving American and Soviet army personnel.

Korea Liewi Central

British unions back wage freezes amid legalised restraint

London reports that the General Council of the Union Congress endorsed government wage controls while rejecting a blanket withdrawal of strikes. It urged member unions to study the claims and defined four principles guiding wage policy, including linking pay to output and maintaining standards in key industries. Vincent Tew said the TUC aims to cap union action within traditional bargaining limits.

London Union Congressus Mae Edmita Andar Vincent Tewsont T.U.C

De Valera Loses Eire Premiership After 16 Years

Dublin reports indicate the defeat of Eire Prime Minister Eamon de Valera after 16 years as the coalition government shifts. The National Labour party's last minute vote alleged to have toppled the administration, with Costello named Prime Minister and a new cabinet formed including Norton and Mulcahy.

DE Valera EIRE Dublin Dail Jello Costallo Labour Me de Valacs Allo Party Bean Mobridge New Republican Party Coalitton Wee Uniter Wire Costello Az Minlater Mocial Services Wiliam Norton Air Murphy Mir Mulcahy Bean

Smuts Opposed Plan for Conference in Capetown

Smuts rejects proposed plan for shaping conferences amid British politics. The British House of Lords urged caution, while government officials signal opposition to broad reform.

Smuts

Gromyko Attacks U N Committee Over Indonesia

Andrei Gromyko assailed the Good Offices Committee for Indonesia as partial to the Dutch and influenced by Australia Belgium and the United States. He accused the committee of failing to accept effective measures and of Dutch occupation of strategic positions after UN calls for ceasefire.

Conaldes Ecronay Cowell Indonesia

Soviet Pact With How Ary London Reported

Moscow Radio quoted Foreign Minister Molotov as saying the 30 year Soviet treaty with Britain provides mutual aid. The accord covers from the Black Sea to the Baltic, linking Moscow and London in a defense and friendship pact.

London Thureday Ayn Reulara Moscow M. Molotov Baltic

No Fire Alarms At Ballantyne's Store

Wellington official reports from the Royal Commission reveal no fire alarm system at Ballantyne's store. An electrician and house manager, Victor Mtantey Appleyard, testified that the time bell could not be heard in all sections of the building, contributing to the tragedy under investigation.

Ballantyne's Wellington Victor Mtantey Appleyard Ballantyne Royal Commission

Correspondents Accuse Gen. MacArthur of Bias

In Tokyo Allied correspondents accuse occupation officials in Japan of masking censorship as military security. They urge clear peace time security definitions and say non military information is blocked, with interrogations and threats against reporters. They name home raids and letter threats to employers as intimidation. General MacArthur is cited as branding critical writers, with calls for Truman to press Washington to curb press suppression in Japan.

Tokyo Japan MacArthur Britain York Gar Onn Wit Acme Gomales Iggeatad Thea Political Pum Per Ailiee General MacArthur Truman Iim Clas

Persian Se On. Of Correspondent Re dan for the

Fragmentary OCR notes a correspondent's section issue and reasoning fragment. A readable line hints at a recent advertisement or notice but details are unclear. The snippet suggests a correspondent's report or section title with garbled punctuation and missing context.

Slav Leaders Oppose Western Unit in Germany

London dispatch reports Polish government opposition to forming a Western political unit in Germany. Officials warn such arrangements would bolster German nationalism and strain Slavic nations facing an emerging threat across Europe.

Germany London Fenedyn Poland Europe

Atomic control prospects disappointingly warm but uncertain

Lord Pakenhall, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, says prospects of narrowing differences with Russia on the control of atomic energy are warmer than a year ago but remain uncertain and cautious.

London Russia Lord Pakenhall Duchy of Lancaster

Empire Soccer Tours London Draw Replies From Nations

In London during the Olympic season Empire conference head Waide said tours between Britain and the Dominions may follow similar patterns to the Hecket and Fugby tours. Reuters noted the Football Association sent invitation replies to Australia New Zealand South Africa and Canada.

London Wwde Olympic James Reuters Cave Football

Arab market bombing wounds twelve near Jerubalem

Report from Jerubalem states twelve Arabs were fatally injured by a hazardous device explosion along a market route north of Serum. Alleges a man dressed as an Arab placed the device on a market cart, causing the deadly blast.

Jerubalem Arb Sours Seruma Tifa

Overthrow Attempt Trial Reported At Batavia

Ten Republicans including former Joege Manet are charged in a June July plan to overthrow the Republican government. The military court will try the group separately from Majee Abgum who is charged with kidnapping the former premier and attempting to abduct another official in the same plot.

Batavia Joege Manet Sunardyo Majee Abgum Adie Yuour Premiat Futur Bjahrir Wiad Anther Rguler Amir Sjurttdain

British aid for Australian family in motor accident

It is understood that British assistance is being arranged for the Australian family involved in a motor accident off the Guatemalan shore. The three survivors were rescued after the night incident that claimed the mother. The wounded party includes those linked to Coogee and other regions. Further details were not immediately available.

Emmary Cme

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