28 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1946
Page
1
Fragmented report on political tensions with Pratyees opposing crisis escalation amid ongoing discussions. Cominformists and Bombay Party members critique measures and call for non violence while Delhi reports indicate uncertainty about leadership plans and public order.
An inmate in Contintodlt prison is said to have attempted a breakout on Monday evening. The escapees were trailed and the alarm raised, with reports of disturbances among prisoners and a response from nearby authorities. No further details on casualties or motives are provided.
The Senate approves a new federal aid program granting about 10.118 million dollars annually for school libraries. The measure now goes to the House, which plans to raise roughly 0 million with different requirements for funding.
Military circles report unconfirmed news of thousands of Soviet troops landing at Osiray and Port Arthur from Vishivortock. Officials say no withdrawal is in progress and evacuation may be completed before American pressure forces a deadline.
Washington dispatch reports Soviet forces stripping Manchuria of industry with hundreds of factories looted for locomotives tanks and war materiel. The State Department cites agreements with China and notes withdrawal of equipment and flags amid widespread Soviet action.
Churchill urged ex soldiers to pursue university study, stressing timely enrollment and the value of higher education. The call highlighted available programs and the importance of planning for postservice careers at Monurary Dagron of or oe Lae.
The Bank of England appoints new directors for terms of one to three years. Lord, Harrain, Hambro, Bernard, Cutterna, Hanbury-Willliams, Holland-Martin, Cadbury, Renemneny and Brook join the board.
A partial report from Merferd, Garmaasy, says German forces plan to hang for the shooting of Allied airmen. The airmen were Australians and Americans, killed during a raid on Diraeerwalae and buried without uniforms or identifying remains.
Washington reports that Stilwell Road may revert to wilderness as strategic considerations fade. A New York Times correspondent notes abandonment of the route seen as a potential invasion path from China to Burma, with geopolitical costs for the nations involved.
Cairo reports Premier Sidky Pasha stating there can be no compromise on the withdrawal of British forces. He warns Egypt’s security and public order must come first, supports a strengthened British alliance only if Egyptian interests are safeguarded, and urges a peaceful atmosphere for talks with Britain and Egypt’s Arab allies.
The British government signals a firm stance over Cairo’s liability for outrages. Prime Minister states Britain will not be swayed by threats and will press Egypt to answer for actions that threaten regional stability.
Reports describe plans to record atomic blasts in the Pacific with high altitude sensors and camera-equipped pianos. Foregoing tests will use multiple angles and instruments to capture explosion data and radar effects while radioactivity is studied.
A garbled report describes a drifted incident involving walkie talkies and a security effort at a Peoria location. It mentions a rescue attempt, two cars, a figure named Buck, and confusion over safety measures in a building with entry prevented by a railing.
A Jerusalem communique reports a raid by Jewish militants on five RAF aerodromes. Explosives and wine were found outside perimeter wires at Galling station. The attackers claimed ten planes destroyed while they were repelled near Lydda. A curfew for civilian motorists on Palestine highways was set from 9 pm to 6 am.
Reports from the Veneelk Glulje area claim heavy military activity as 200 tanks are readied and Allied forces coordinate action. The situation includes kidnapping cases among students and calls for proclamations to halt family travel and nearby movements amid tension in the region.
The Agricultural Department reports progress on a novel insecticide named "weinene henachlanide" claimed to outperform D C 7. The note highlights its targeted effect on widespread crop pests while noting ongoing testing and safety considerations.
London dispatch says French leftist parties and unions push border shutdowns after executions of 17 Republicans. Ministers weigh complete suspension of rail and postal services, telegraph links, and cross-border trade as Paris aims to pressure Franco regime amid Allied talks.
The list names four Australians: Flying Officer Reginald Klerath, Squadron Leader Jonardwin Williams, and two others with regional designations. The report notes Allied officers testified about interrogations and murder evidence tied to wartime actions, with tribunals involving Churchill and German officials, and statements on witness eligibility and callings.
Amid mixed views from the administration, President Truman outlined steps toward unification and renewed emphasis on national enterprise. He asserted U.S. resolve, spoke of allied efforts, and traced policy directions from Washington College to forthcoming measures aimed at strengthening the wartime economy and international position.
A disjointed report notes criticism of the four veto powers at a meeting with delegates from 14 nations discussing postwar Japan. Statements from Byrnes and McArenew suggest tensions over Japan's transformation toward pacifism and the Allied role.
Fragmented OCR text from a 20th century report references Russia seeking aid or action from the World Bank and mentions Bretton Woods, monetary policy, and international coordination. The garbled lines imply discussion of financial arrangements and multiple nations, including Australia, but the exact details are unclear.
A report recommends a 20 percent pay increase for SERS i us. and a raise for all services, with allowances to sailors and service members. The recommendation is to be considered jointly by the secretary of war and navy.
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