26 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1947
Page
1
Reports describe violent confrontations between police and Muslim crowds protesting the government ban on assemblies. Police fired on demonstrators near Lahore, with casualties reported including one Muslim protester killed. The unrest spans Lahore Secretariat area and Multan, complicating governance and highlighting minority protection concerns.
The article describes a background of conspiracy tied to a German purge and attempts to obtain funds from South America to cover defence costs. Reports reference American authorities, underground networks, and wartime intrigue, with mentions of German leaders and possible executions. A court case and German political motives loom over the proceeding.
A garbled local report indicates a trial involving the Oberammergau cast with references to a court appearance and members connected to a group or organization. The legible elements point to judicial action affecting cast members and associated figures.
Fragmentary text mentions Albania and Vatican City with scattered names and phrases about a ring, arrests, Vatican radio. It also references price cuts in French commodities and Premier Bama with vague timelines. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
Textile advances promise nylon fibers to replace wool and cotton, claiming greater warmth and resilience while avoiding shrinkage. Early reports note higher costs but a long term reduction in wear and upkeep with nylon products on the market.
Rear Admiral Byrd leads the American expedition in evacuating Little America and Antarctic bases aboard the ice breaker Burton Island. A note left behind signals peace and urges harm avoidance, reflecting a cautious departure as the party ends the mission.
In New York, the Soviet Union urged the Security Council to dismiss Britain’s charge that Albania laid mines in the Corfu Channel. Gromyko accused the United Kingdom of violating Albanian waters by deploying warships without consent. The U.S. delegate backed Britain’s evidence. debate continued as Australia proposed a three-nation probe and adjournment until Thursday.
The American Rabbit Dealery Association in New York promotes a rabbit skin coat export push with Australia. U S imports of Australian rabbit pelts reached about 12 million pounds in late 1904 valued near 10 million dollars, used mainly for hats and coats. Manufacturers warn that skins can be altered to imitate finer furs, complicating market checks.
Kalgoorlie police remand Walter Blanney McCol and Robert Kenneth A Ward, both 37, after they were charged with waving and unlawfully possessing gold. The two men, a miner and a driver, appeared in court on Tuesday.
The British government has withdrawn another 100 million dollars from the 700 million dollar American loan. The move reduces the loan's available funds and could impact ongoing financial support for Britain amid postwar recovery efforts.
President Truman called for U S participation in an international relief body to aid more than one million displaced people in Germany Austria and Italy. He noted a push to move 100000 Jawa to Palestine as part of Middle East policy. Ware introduced measures in Congress to back the proposal.
In a House of Commons reply, Under-Secretary Bottomley said migration to the Dominions in 1947 depends on shipping availability. No precise emigrant numbers could be stated. The statement from Landon, Tuesday, notes reliance on how shipping and other factors influence emigration prospects.
Reported incident involves Soviet era firemen exposed to radiation while aiding a blaze at a university site. Firefighters carried water through contaminated areas as experts assess exposure risks. A doctor notes radiation levels could affect workers and outlines safety measures and potential long term effects.
A diplomatic report from Berlin notes disagreements among Austria peace provisions. Deputies near completion of a four power report while Foreign Ministers prepare to draft revised terms. Allied powers debate denazification reparations and territorial reorganization amid cautious progress toward a broader settlement.
London reports a Staffordshire Magistrates' Court hearing where ten youths from Brandon Farm Ecclmahall are charged with murder of William Peter Fieldhouse, 41. Prosecution claims a premeditated plan by the oldest suspect at 16, with actions including an escape from school and firing at a motorist.
The court found van Papen guilty of aiding Hitler to power and labeled him a major offender. He was sentenced to years imprisonment after a trial that concluded with the conviction and an appeal planned by his defense.
Herford reports a high British intelligence officer says more than 60 percent of Nazi underground leaders are captured with hopes of arresting the remaining 20 percent. Allies face intensified pressure as demands for action rise this year.
A historical report notes the attempted diversion of the Yellow River back to its northern channel failed. The initiative aimed to shift flood control away from southern regions, affecting defenses in Shantung and Kiangtu. Government action followed, with estimates of casualties and mass relocations cited in radio reports.
Reports claim Russians organize and train Korean troops in northern China. General Hodges states Russians appear cooperative with Americans but warns of Soviet arms and tactics aiding Korea. Dispatch notes Koreans sought escape routes as communists press in, while Western observers debate Russian motives.
Fragmented text mentions Windsor and River Avenues in London and Windsor Bridge, a prime minister named Attles, and power restoration in western regions. Notes on minor towed items, weather totals, and reductions in production of sweets due to crate and weather factors. References to emergency structures and mass production of armaments amid a global tension context.
Police say three armed intruders attacked Le Prenas offices but fled when approached by officials. A man found injured later revealed the incident linked to a theft, though details remain unclear.
In an ambiguous report a United States ambassador and Polish consulates are mentioned in connection with strategic talks. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text but reference to Biekow and Postan appears alongside consultation notes and possible tensions.
Fragmented overseas dispatch describes royal procession adornments and a feathered crest worn by a queen. It notes an Imperial Busia transfer on the royal train and the appointment of Lord Lola Mount as Viceroy of Endl. Delegations protested, vowing not to greet the royal party amid racist tensions and future map of South Africa references.
An unnamed four-engine military transport crashed north of Suput Fortrem. It landed beside the wreck on Greenland’s north coast. Eleven crew members were rescued and flown toward Thule, Greenland, about 300 miles south. Red rockets marked the wheat stand near the site.
The American Associated Press report states a six-carriage train derailed near Japentie, plunging into a canyon. At least 360 people were injured, and several carriages toppled the embankment. A woman reportedly released from reins during the collapse. authorities investigate the incident.
A coastal freighter Mundutts, about 900 tons, narrowly avoided a mine breach while entering Nou TY AL Die on Monday. The vessel veered close to the wreckage as a bandary entered the Bac haut area. The pilot warned the crew, and the ship managed to steer toward the port.
Confused, fragmented report indicates a possible evacuation of Yenan amid threats of an attack. The text mentions population movement and references Communist control, but details are unclear and several words are garbled.
Fragmentary report from BUPFAW on a school system strike and pay proposals. Mentions immediate cost of living bonus around 100 dollars and annual rises, with present value ranges cited for elementary and secondary teachers, though details are garbled.
Fragmentary report from Singapore cites executions of Japanese in Changgaol with references to Lieut Colonel Tapio and a commander named Hammond. Details are unclear and names truncated in the OCR text.
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