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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1948

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Czech Communists Take Control Amid Putsch Plot Revelations

Prague reports claim the Czech Socialist Party planned an armed uprising and seizure of public buildings with aims to control the army and security services. Police arrested party executives as ministers debated a new government while the Social Democrats pledged to join Gottwald’s cabinet. London reports note foreign ministers discussing the Soviet influence and a widening political shift in Europe.

Prague Tueson Czech Nai Socialist Party Socialist Unah Israntionte Joon Wan Lwhealan Commu I Biptidlava Ith Anion Reale Prague Raa Gamlalalan Atx Biovak Aine Blavak Gottwald Evan Basia News

Britain agrees £110 million advance for Argentine food

Britain has agreed to pay Argentina £110 million in advance for food under the Anglo Argentine Agreement. Advance payments were needed as Argentina faced banking issues and had limited means to pay for imports. The arrangement aims to stabilize supplies and market confidence amid fragile finances.

Britain London Cappsner Bri Tallwaya Aley Ie Baar Marply Lagna

Explosions in Jerusalem Kill 27 and Injure Dozens

London reports that 27 were killed and 32 seriously injured in a Jerusalem bombing on Sunday. British security forces faced attacks as vehicles and an armored car were blown up in the Jewish quarter. The blast triggered reprisals and calls for military withdrawal amid mounting violence.

London Newtay Colonial Office Keer Williams House of Commons Jerusalam Cherusalam Ben Yehude Street

Passengers Stranded Beyond Kalgoorlie in Railway Delays

Passengers on the transcontinental line near Kalgoorlie remain stranded with trains halted and funds low. A motor truck evacuated 12 passengers from Multanalling toward the west, while lines in the Kalgoorlie vicinity wait for repairs. Local authorities urge patience as relief efforts continue and travelers hope for gold rush prospects.

Perth Tunsday Pasengers Kalgoorlie Kalidle Eevee Timpaasabte Nepey Raing Kainoorte

Britain rejects Soviet protest on German talks

Britain refused a Soviet protest over German discussions as Prime Minister Churchill faced a party caucus and a three power conference in London. A government note to the Soviet was handed to representatives as Britain invited Holland Belgium Luxembourg to join the case while Yugoslav and other allies received copies of the note. Sixteen paragraph fragment indicates Western Allies dismiss the Soviet stance amid Potsdam context.

Cosgrove London Hubart Low Germany Comcrave Mareas Labour Mareign Civica W-Wiorow Waa Eiroolter Cotim Gungrove Potsdam Sets Ma San Britain Holland Belgium Rom Lusembarg

Opposition Moves No Confidence Vote In Labour Government

The Leader of the Opposition gave notice of intent to move a vote of no confidence in the Labour Government, following Mr Cowagh's acquittal on bribery and conspiracy charges. The House adjourned until tomorrow to hear the motion for Royal Commission into party污染 allegations.

Labour Cowagh Helal Rasourean al Polition

Taft Expected to Nominate As Vice President

Detroit dispatch notes Robert Taft, a Republican contender for the presidency, criticizing General Marshall's China policy and declaring the Far East more vital to future peace than Europe.

Mr. Taft Detroit Robert Taft Republican Coalbon General Marshall Govckat Marshall Far East Europe Taylor

Vancouver Mothers Seek Treatment Abroad for Cancer

Vancouver mothers Ruth McIntyre and Mrs. Sack Northam plan to travel to Sydney for treatment after a plane trip to Australia. They hope for a cure, despite doctors advising staying home due to a hopeless case, with one woman facing breast cancer and the other lung cancer.

Vancouver Australia Aire Ruth McIntyre Sack Northam Bydney John Braund McIntyre Northam Birannd

Soviet Threats Debate Ignored at Assembly

New York Tuesday Philip Jeamup deputy American delegate told the Little Assembly that the Russian threat should be heeded and a nation-wideMantina should be held in Korea. He said Russia's policy of non-cooperation must not block the Korean Commission from holding an election for the General Assembly.

New York Philip ¢ Jeamup Little Assembly Korea Russia General Assembly

Moscow accuses Britain of plans for world war

Soviet defense minister Bulganin charged Britain and its Western allies with plotting global conflict on Mars 30th anniversary of the Red Army. He warned the Soviet Union does not want war but would respond decisively to any aggression, asserting the army’s readiness.

Moscow Britain Marshel Bulganin Soviet Union Elganin Rd Army

Wavell Details Disputes With Australia In Early Days of War

In a London despatch Lord Wavell reports disputes with Australia over war plans. He notes the Australian Corps of the 6th and 7th Divisions faced deployment delays after leaving the Middle East. Wavell recounts orders to reinforce Malaya, protect Darwin, and support ABDA aims, with interwoven tensions about timing and American involvement.

Wavell Australia London Middle East IMAL Oitch Malaya Ase Java Fralan Corpe Ceylon Winlbeine Wwe Fearller Lore Northern Australie Devwka Lord Ward Setavor Darwin Wevell Australik Durex Tetum Aed Lord Wavell Sra Promi Abda Tate

Nationalisation of British steel postponed by U S pressure

Washington reports indicate Mr Henry Wallace said the British steel industry nationalisation was postponed indefinitely under U S pressure and that France abandoned its plan to nationalise bus industries. He cited American credit, European interference, and the Marshall Plan’s role in shaping policy while warning of economic warfare against quotas.

Washington Tues Glen Taylor Demacrit Idaho Henry Wallace United States Tee Marshall Pail Ant Iw Wallace Europe Creditn Iweh Taligance Itee Wallace Newage Irestn

Britain avoids Australian cruiser plan for Antarctic

Reuters reports Britain rejects sending a Royal Navy cruiser to the South Atlantic amid Chilean and Argentine claims over Antarctic territories. Prime Minister Attlee in the Commons declined Australia’s offer, stressing no new allies or guarantees and maintaining territorial rights. Chile plans to ask Congress for a formal Antarctic arrangement, with naval activity near Deception Island observed by Argentina.

London Britain Australia South Atlantic Chile Attlee Brittah A. Reutera Bxntiaga Gotmales Antarctics Navarine Magallanes Anuith Reuters Deception Antarctic

Australian trainer sues trainer over racing drug case

An Australian born trainer sues another in a case tied to a horse named Boston Soro. The inquiry at Cherrault found the horse dragged or doped, leading the Jockey Club to withdraw Russell’s license and warn of grave misconduct.

Boston Soro Rudwell John O' Gaunt Cherrault Russell Mr.Roberts Grogend

Moscow protests over use of poison gas

Moscow protests at use of poison gas north of Mukden by the Chinese Government forces. Tass Agency reports the protest and warns of threatened retaliation if the crime against humanity continues.

Moscow Tisaday Chines Tass Mukden Chiens

Junagadh Votes to Accede to India in Referendum

New Delhi reports Junagadh authorities say Hindu residents supported accession to India in a recent referendum. The region had acceded to Pakistan previously, and Indian troops are cited as having occupied key areas amid the transition.

New Delhi Tumday Junagadh India Pakistan Venitauve Dir Bhan Nagas Bhutto Chur Make

Chile Moves to Include Antarctic in National Boundaries

President Gonzalez announced plans to bring the Antarctic under Chilean political boundaries. He sent a message to Congress proposing the Magallanes Province be joined with territories south of Beagle Channel. He asserted Antarctica would be a Chilean department with a separate capital on Nagaroioa Island before Magellan.

Santiago Gonzalez Chile Congress Magallanes Beagie Channel Cape Hara Ballanes Nagaroioa Island Hermite of Magellan

Russians arrest correspondent and wife in Vienna

A Daily Herald correspondent and his wife were arrested in Vienna amid reports of a car crash and a struggle with British authorities. Britain's military officials seek their release as tensions over sovereignty and Antarctic exploration rise. The incident disrupts travel between the British zone and Vienna.

Vienna E.R. Gedye Falkland Teland aMr Daily Herald Milon Chitford Hus

Hoover Urges Britain Neutrality If U S Is Attacked

The former President urged Britain to declare neutrality should the United States face attack. He warned Western Europe could be drawn into war and called for peace and determined defense to protect Allied efforts.

Ambushed Greek Guerrillas in Turmoil Amid Saigon Echoes

Greek guerrillas faced a large ambush near Algion as hundreds were attacked by an armed force of scarleties, farmers and civilians. The assault led to casualties and captives, with reports of a significant prisoner tally and a chaotic night that disrupted regional resistance.

Athang Tamtag Eek Phildeene Icules Saih Lariam Elansere Tale Renidom Mideight Algion

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