Sharp increase in forces in Palestine
In Jerusalem Sunday, Irgun Zvei Leumi and the Stern Gang report strong recruitment gains. British authorities say forces range near four thousand, with troops enforcing curfews, cutting lines of communication, and searching towns for suspects. Attacks escalate as planes and mines injure several, while the Arab League plans to send representatives to London to discuss the Palestine conflict.
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Smertenko Defies Exclusion Order in London
London reports indicate Smertenko plans to defy an exclusion order imposed by the British government. The Vice President of the American Labor for Free Valentine allegedly announced his intent to pursue actions against the United States and Britain, with possible diplomatic or legal escalation upon arrival.
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London
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Valentine
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Helliah
British Ship Sunk By Mine Near Helsinki Coast
Athens cable dispatch reports a British steamer Herberton, sailing from Alexandra to Chalet, struck by a mine about a mile off the coast of Helsinki. The vessel sank with eight men reportedly killed or missing. the captain’s body was recovered as crew members are unaccounted.
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London
Aunday
Athens
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Itiah
Burma seeks complete independence amid London talks
Burmese delegate Aung San told reporters there would be no question of dominion status for Burma and that complete independence is desired. He said the London conference failed to produce a satisfactory statement and another movement to leave the empire may follow. The Chinese Burma boundary dispute could be settled only after Burma gains freedom.
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Bure
London
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Burma
Fuel to Raise British Steel Output in 1987 Plan
London reports forecast that Britain's steel output will reach about 12 million ingot tons this year, down from 1987's record but above last year's 11.5 million. The drop is blamed on boat shortages and a shift to new firing methods amid instability, with fuel supply improvements expected to boost production by roughly one million tons in the year.
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London
Wraten
Miter
Baruch Resigns From U N Atomic Energy Control
Bernard Baruch resigns as United States representative on the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. In a letter to President Truman he says there is no reason the United States should not continue to manufacture atomic bombs. He urges immediate sign of the stem bomb ban.
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United Stalon
United Nations Atomic Energy Comibaton
Bernard Baruch
U.A
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Ator Austin
Security Council
United States
Truman
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Baruch
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Indian socialist calls revolt to oust British rule
In Arinagar a socialist leader Sain Prakash Narain urged a revolt to end British rule in democracy. He accused Britain of backing the Moslem League and manipulating events to keep rulers in place while inciting demonstrations against Nehru. The piece notes Congress leaders Gandhi and Nehru faced arrests during the war era.
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Sainprakath Narain
Mgures
Britain
Viceroy
Nehru
Congress
Gandhi
Petain in Exile on Remote Island Off Brittany
Former French leader Philippe Petain is said to be living in exile on a lonely island near the coast of Brittany under International press reports. The Associated Press notes his status remains unclear and asserts the place is remote.
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American Associated Press
Petain
Britanny
America Accepts Canberra Conference Invite For South Pacific Powers
The United States accepts an invitation from Australia and New Zealand to attend a Canberra conference on January 38 to establish a Regional Advisory Commission for non self governing South Pacific territories. Ambassador Robert Altler will lead the American delegation as Britain France and the Netherlands are also invited. The commission aims to promote native advancement.
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United States
Australia
New Zealand
Canberra
South Pacific
Robert Autler
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Biritain
France
Netherlands
Watersiders threaten complete tie up of Australian ports
The Waterside Workers Federation threatens an Australia-wide stoppage starting January 13 if two weeks of annual paid holidays are not granted. The move could halt work at about 55 ports and affect over 20,000 watersiders, as federation leaders push for concessions amid wage demands.
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Sydney
Federal Council of the Waterside Workers Federation
Russia demands handing over of a diplomat case
Russia asked the United States to hand over Alexei Alekseev, a former trade official at the Russian Embassy in Mexico City, to Soviet authorities for criminal prosecution. The Soviet Embassy in Washington accused him of embezzling Russian funds in Mexico, while the lawyer Martin Richmond questioned the charges as a fabrication and did not disclose family details.
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Bundisy
Russie Rae
United States
Han Nyar
Kiet Alexeiwv
Mexico City
Boviet
Alexey
Mexico
Martin Rachmond
Alegeiev
Alexeiev
Richmond
Alexsiev
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Butchers Seek Conference With Prices Branch
Sydney reports that the Butchers and allied trades seek a conference with the Prices Branch to discuss possible price adjustments and any actions the Federal Government might take to prevent disruptions to public meat supplies. The Stock Meat and Allied Industries Council indicated no formal notice had been received, but signaled that a conference would be arranged if needed to avert shortages. The meeting aims to prevent interruptions in supplies by coordinating with authorities.
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Bunday
Stock Meat and Allied Industries Counel
Prices Commission
No Meat For Week If Sydney Dispute Settled Today
Sydney officials state no meat will be available for the week if the dispute is settled today. Public shops are asked to stock meat and resume normal supply, with a short yarding planned tomorrow. Meat Industry Commissioner Merrett and Butchers Association leaders discuss restoring trade, as tempering conditions affect shops and consumer access.
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Herbert
Alleged Hungarian Plot To Restore Horthy
London dispatch reports a claimed Hungarian plot to restore Admiral Horthy and seize power through an armed uprising. The Hungarian interior minister Rajk said 65 people were arrested or implicated in the plot.
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London
Bunday
Buegwey
Melbourne Gas Talks End In Overtime Dispute Deadlock
Negotiations between employers and unions over overtime rules in Melbourne reached a deadlock after unions demanded arbitration. Representatives indicated the issue would be submitted to the Arbitration Court if no agreement is found, with Cain planning to reconvene both sides after the weekend.
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Arbitration Court
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Aioe
Strike Looms Again in Sydney
Gas workers plan to meet in Sydney amid fears of renewed strikes. NSW officials anticipate further walkouts as workers consider action to press demands. Public impact anticipated in utilities and transit as tensions rise between unions and employers.
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Sydney
Victori
Routh Hustrain
New South Wales
Tram Strike Targets Sydney Bus Operators Over 49-Hour Week
Tram officials meet with the Land Transport Group to press for a 49 hour five day week with weekend penalties. A one day tram stoppage is planned for January 20 unless demands are met.
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Land Tranport Group
Supe
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News Mey Wl Nak Toe
Eyll Up
Communists Disown Chinese Anti US Demonstrations
Report from Nanking on Sunday notes Communists disown Chinese anti US protests linked to a student demonstration. Leaders of the event are said to include students with Democratic League ties, while some organizers allegedly align with a China Party faction. Authorities urge restraint and protect American and Sino-American ties.
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Kyo Mi
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Ain
Democratic League
China Party
Nanking
Menorah
Dr. Boong
Police raid on Hamburg coal thieves tops Berlin report
Police in Hamburg raided entry portals and junctions where coal thefts were common. Authorities stopped gangs believed responsible as crews were forced to slow down and threw coal from trains.
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Berlin
Hamark
Teporta
Renway Portal
Argentina Aims to Renew Claims in Antarctica
Beunos Aires reports Argentina plans renewed Antarctic claims as a naval expedition sails south to Graham Land with Chilean observers aboard. The mission, led by Captain Luis G, follows earlier efforts and weather delays while a seaplane search continues after a prior disappearance.
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Antarctica
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Ant
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Arctic
Torre del Fulgo
Graham
Agen
Bath
Antarctic
Davis Cup on the Way to the United States by Air
The Davis Cup team prepares for transoceanic travel via air from Melbourne to Sydney and on to the United States. Players Walter Pate Kenner Purdoc and Schroeder transported the cup, with plans to join the American Tennis Association. The team will remain in Sydney for the Australian championships before departure for the 1948 national championship season.
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London
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Acme
Walter Pate
Melbourne
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Purdac
Schroeder
Pate
Alan Special
America
Sydney
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Whitn City
Jack Kramer
Royal Yugoslav Army in British Zone Reported
A Moscow Red Star despatch quoted by the AP from London says a Royal Yugoslav Army exists in the British zone of Germany. Commanded by General Zurkovich, the army allegedly includes POWs and Yugoslav exiles, serving as military police under British command.
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Brluk
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People's Court
Belgrade
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Bilbo Debated Admit to Office After Compromise
After a six hour debate the Senate agreed to a compromise allowing Bilbo to travel to New Orleans for a month of treatment and to face a later Senate vote on his admittance. Bilbo suffers from mouth cancer and has had one operation. The response followed a day of lengthy discussion and party lines.
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Unite
Senate
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Pierce Fighting in Hanol
A chaotic report from Philadelphia describes Pierce fighters in Hanol and a hospital scene at Temple Hospital. Shirley Bianner remains hospitalized after lung surgery while surgery to remove a screw from another patient is planned amid ongoing conflict updates. Local names and dates appear amid a broader wartime dispatch.
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Shirley Biianer
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Aho
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Mohn Turner
Paris
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Zealand
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Fen
Haan
Nazi Judges to Face War Crimes Trials
The article reports Nazi judges slated for war crimes trials to be held in Nuremberg. It notes indictments and expected dates, with officials and exchange telegraphers referenced as sources. The piece emphasizes accountability for judges involved in Nazi crimes and outlines court locations and procedures.
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Sunacy
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Justicg
Death by own action of Nazi justice official in Nuremberg
Cor Wentphal former officer of the Nazi Minister of Justice and one of the 16 leading members of the Nazi legal hierarchy, was held in Nuremberg jail and hanged in his cell. The report notes the self-inflicted death during the postwar period.
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ofBcker
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Grave manpower shortage hits British exports
A severe labor shortfall threatens Britain's export sector with estimates showing 600,000 workers needed and 608,000 unavailable. The shortfall risks reducing output while analysts warn that even a modest export rise may not bridge the gap. A government cabinet plan is noted as focusing on consumer goods amid limited available capacity.
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London
Tha Samme Mareet
Lainere
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Alton
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Zeilon
Official denial of engagement rumor in Princess matter
The Evening News reports an official denial of the proposed engagement of Princess Russabean to Prince Paulo of Greece. It states no proposal was made, no discussion occurred between Fr Allee and cabinet ministers, and no communication with Pomineys on the matter, per authoritative source.
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Bungay
Russabean
Prince Paulo
Greece
Ign
Evening News
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Fr. Allee
Pominleys
Japanese Purge Removes Half Million War Mongers
The Japanese government announces a drastic purge targeting about 500000 individuals deemed war mongers and anti-national elements. It bars them from public office and seeks to extend nationalist control while upholding wartime policy scrutiny by Allied authorities.
Wool buyers may not operate at Wellington sale
Shipping congestion at New Zealand’s Wellington port threatens the sale as waterlogged workers refuse overtime. Buyers and overseas representatives fear a delay or cancellation of the Wellington sale tomorrow, with Auckland’s Wellington sale amid uncertainty and potential force majeure considerations.
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