25 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1946
Page
1
Bombay endures a fourth day of terror with bloodshed and mutiny. AAP reports partial calm in the north while mills and districts reel from clashes. Police and troops patrol as authorities prepare inquiries and potential actions amid mounting casualties and property destruction.
In a speech at St Paul’s Church, Paranjpye urged closer ties within the Commonwealth as Britain confronts wartime strain. He warned that postwar stability requires shared governance and mutual sacrifice among Britain, India, and other dominions.
A protest in Alloa addresses Rul aria failing to arrive with provisions and repair goods. An Exchange Telegraph Athens rep notes Crete plans reparations from Italy for damage linked to a broader dispute.
The Australian Minister and Mrs Casey hosted a reception at the Australian Legation in Washington. Attendees included the former Governor of Bengal and his wife, who mingled with diplomats amidst diplomatic chatter. The event foreshadowed attendance by Geneve and a possible later visit to Australia.
Reported protests in Cairo and across Egypt amid British demand for reparations and an inquiry after anti British demonstrations. British note claims Egyptian government responsible for incidents and insists on compliance before negotiations. Thousands of students march in mourning while authorities urge calm and unity.
A Paris Sunday gathering urged a break with Spain and an end to aid to Franco’s regime. The manifesto, signed by prominent French figures, pressed France to sever relations and support the Spanish Republic against Franco.
London reports government reply to a question on trade with Spain after V Day. Selected items valued at 623,000 pounds for machinery parts, 117,000 for implements and tools, 18,000 for motor vehicles, and 624,000 for hampers and dyes, with a one day delay noted.
Radar contact reports the fore portion of a tanker found off Kodiak Alaska. The wreck in rough seas split in two last Sunday. The forward section is believed to hold the minister and 18 other crew while the rear portion carries a lifeboat with 32 survivors in tow.
Preliminary negotiations between Yugoslavia and Britain aim to swap minerals for industrial goods. Nikola Petrovic, Yugoslav minister for trade, travels to London ahead of formal talks to firm terms.
Beirut reports Lebanon has accepted France invitation to join talks in Paris on foreign troop withdrawal. A government communique says the Syrian Government also agrees and the delegation will present its case before UNO to begin negotiations.
The Wagnington corresp on the New War Times reports private doubt among officials about the French delegation arriving in Washington next week seeking credit of 2.50 million dollars. It notes the possibility of negotiating fractional credit from the Export-Import Bank but says the International Monetary Fund must be addressed first before any such loan.
In London on Sunday three broadly related groups of Commonwealth members were invited for discussion. The talks focus on Empire trade, defense, and world status, with representatives from Firefly, Empire Antence, and Commonwealth VutaUyus to Une. The aim is to align policies on postwar trade and defense within the empire and to gauge the world’s war potential.
Reuters dispatch from Athens says Britain will arm and supply a Greek army at no charge. Major-General W. Rawling, veteran of Dunkirk, directs reconstruction as the army is established on a backbone of garrison and frontier forces under a single defence structure.
London report details heavy damage at Aldershot prison during a riot. Prisoners faced disturbances. officials note the situation largely under control though some inmates still resist. Several buildings remain partly destroyed as authorities respond.
At the Nuremberg tribunal, Hermann Goring and other Nazi leaders faced questioning. His defence argued he sought to avert war with Britain and opposed Jewish policy, while witnesses and documents were proposed to show his attempts at peace and restraint.
Tokyo dispatch notes General MacArthur outlining a civilian import program to maintain internal economy. The plan targets roughly 200 million dollars, about one quarter of 1934-39 average, with proceeds used to finance imports including meats, textiles, medicines, porcelain, tea, and other goods.
Cenora MacArthur directs government action, ordering 27 additional arrests as part of a broad crackdown. Authorities state the move targets ongoing threats and aims to restore public order, with officials pledging continued enforcement.
The Commander of the Allied occupation forces arrived by plane. He attended the Red Arc Day observance at the Soviet embassy with General MacArthur and others. General Northcott will visit MacArthur tomorrow and proceed to Kure to view the brutal forces.
In Ottawa a government note confirms 1 man and two women detained in a Canadian espionage probe. The nationality of detainees is not stated, but they are believed Canadian. Counselors urge discretion as the Royal Commission plans further questioning and an interim report within weeks.
Cardinal Griffin Lenten urged a purge of global evil after victory in war. He warned that despite claimed unity among nations the world faced renewed pretensions and corruption from powers seeking rational control, while many dismissed belief in God. He emphasized the need to reclaim truth and faith to secure lasting peace.
A director and manager linked to Rolls Royce is due in Australia soon. The Chamber of Manufactures official notes Mr Ernest W Hiven will visit, signaling ongoing interest and potential development for the company in the region.
The report says General Tomoyuki Yamashita, Japan’s commander in the Philippines, was hanged at a camp near Manila after surrendering. It notes two other Japanese civilians were executed and mentions Tokyo and Japanese reactions to the event and lack of public demonstrations.
The motorcade plane carrying Australian Prime Minister potential talks arrives in Sydney. Mr J J Maloney is aboard with officials. The journey aims to discuss emergency and regional issues as the Prime Minister and key ministers plan meetings in Canberra.
Reports from Unna indicate fires trapped more than 400 people with responders closing in on affected zones. Authorities ordered safe area evacuations while rescue teams coordinate entry and assess structural risks amid ongoing danger.
A damaged report indicates Captain McVay was found guilty of negligence in the sinking of the Indianapolis off the Philippines. Four Pacific fleet officers were reprimanded for slow action after learning the missing status and McVay was sentenced to a naval confinement period.
A garbled report notes a series of death sentences for eight individuals linked to organizing subversive activities. It mentions mayors and prison holds between 1,000 and 4,000 prisoners, with references to revolts and large scale detentions under wartime conditions.
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