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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1948
Page
1
In Batavia the Dutch warned the Republican delegation that delay in cease fire talks would trigger action from the Netherlands government. The talks, tied to a Security Council resolution, have progressed slowly with little agreement by November 1.
Fragmentary text reports a claim denying a Russian plan related to a road to Kashmir. The garbled wording mentions Indian figures and a Works ministry official, with unclear dates or names.
The United States former treasury head Morgenthau stands accused in a sensational farmer market case. Allegations claim he speculated on a short wheat position, reportedly holding 199,000 chambers, with potential profits tied to a shrinking corn crop and rising prune prices as evidence mounted.
A garbled OCR note shows numbers like 6 807 and 8 0011 1046 with phrases about Pinapchel Timex and a 1841 reference in Japan. The legible elements hint at export figures and historical timing but are unclear and largely fragmented.
British army regrouping as two battalions depart Burma for Singapore from coming weeks. Report notes troops will camp in the Malye Union area prior to sailing, with additional movement planned to the Rampire Pode region.
A small plane crashed on a hillside near a provincial airstrip Thursday, sending debris across the slope and injuring the pilot. Emergency crews arrived quickly, securing the area as witnesses described a sharp descent followed by a loud impact. Officials opened a preliminary investigation into weather conditions and maintenance records.
An explosion at a cemetery near the Jaffa Gate wounded 64 and killed three. British police and Jewish paramilitary units clashed as a second device exploded. Several officers and bystanders were hurt Iin the chaos. Authorities pledged tighter security around government sites and Jewish aid clinics opened to treat victims.
London remarks attributed to Lord Wavell at a London gathering critique cricket tests and urge a shift in mindset. He asserts a return to aggression on the field, recalling past eras and contrasting with current practice. The speech references Britain’s colonial-era teams and the role of cricket in military and imperial life.
New Delhi reports say about 7,500 raiders crossed from Sialkot in Pakistan into the Jammu frontier area. The force allegedly looted and burned ten border villages before retreating. The Indian Defence Ministry communiqué claims 70 raiders were killed, while a military circle indicated heavy artillery and 25 pounders were used in recent fighting.
Prime Minister Thurniny announced that 172 people were hired to incite the rioting and 208 injured after the massacre of 84 at a temple over the last 14 hours. The report notes communal tensions and escalating clashes in Sind with authorities responding to the unrest.
The article reports that the United States and allied nations discuss recognition of rebel leaders in Yugoslavia and Greece. It notes warnings of international law breaches and mentions General Markos and a Greek arms purchase from Britain for 40,000 rifles costing 6760.00, with talks of arming the Greek army with mountain and machine guns.
The army minister cautions about feverish war talk and contends that current allies and rivals differ from 1958. He argues that wartime sentiment has collapsed and that major powers cannot rely on others for weapons or supplies, reshaping potential conflict dynamics.
The article reports that public service organisations discuss shifting to a 35 hour work week with potential cooperation between Australian and Victorian public services. It notes that any move toward a 36 hour week for Commonwealth public servants would require action from the High Council via associations and unions. The matter has been debated, with no firm direction yet established.
A chartered twin engine passenger plane crashed near Savannah Georgia killing nine people and injuring ten. The victims included nine Puerto Ricans en route from Newark New Jersey. The aircraft reportedly disintegrated upon impact, with limited salvageable wreckage remaining, while investigators consider mechanical failure and possible improvised conversion as factors.
A garbled report claims the Government contemplates purchasing a vessel to replace Wyatt Earp for the Allan polar expedition. The material, attributed to the Prime Minister, appears in severely corrupted form, with names and titles obscured or altered.
Dramatic air and sea efforts raced to save about 800 passengers aboard the Russian motorship Dyina reported sinking off Japan's north coast. Six more rescue ships head to the Dvina as American planes drop rafts and supplies. weather limits recovery and more ships and aircraft vie to reach survivors.
Richard Tauber died after an operation in November and collapsed in London after a Christmas stay in Chelsea Rome. Born in Fane he became a British subject and had toured Germany America Austria extensively.
The Premier Mr Hollway refused to negotiate with tram strikers unless they accept the Conciliation Commissioner’s decision. A breakdown in talks occurred with Minister Kennedy and tramway union reps, followed by a conference with the AAU. An emergency conciliation conference is planned for tomorrow.
On the Yugoslav steamer Partixanks bound for Australia, third class passengers seized control as the ship neared Gage Ready, Pre mantle. An armed guard was contemplated but not deployed after arrival. The ship carried 80 passengers with 100 more aboard. one man died at sea and three babies were born during the voyage.
A man collapsed in the casualty ward of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and died while waiting for an attendant. The deceased was identified as Victor Clarence Wootton, 58, of Reidy Street, Enmore. Police said initial thoughts suggested natural causes, with detectives continuing to investigate.
A U S Marine was shot by Red troops in North China during an incident near Telia. An official description said the Marine vehicle was looted and wrecked after assailants opened fire. The four assailants were captured and handed to government lines for questioning.
Prime Minister Chifley, in Melbourne, pledged to explain the dollar position to theatre owners. He declined to answer several questions, focusing instead on aircraft purchases and broader economic issues. The interview highlighted public concern over rising prices and purchasing power.
Frankfurt dispatch reports General Luckx Claus announcing an Anglo American scheme for Western Germany granting limited political autonomy within a two zone system. The plan envisions a joint military governance with a two chamber upper house, a high court extension, and controls over currency credit and exports. Britain and the United States would fund food aid to Western Germany estimated at 229,103,125 to ship 4 3 4 362 tons of flour and grain.
A wartime tribunal summary reports that 683 Japanese were tried for capital crimes. 220 were executed, 397 received prison terms, and 128 were acquitted. Among the sentences, 185 were commuted, 20 died by suicide, and 29 were still at large at the time.
An outbreak of smallpox in Calcutta has caused 417 deaths as health authorities investigate the surge through the fortnight ending January 3. Officials warned residents to seek vaccination and observe sanitary measures amid continued spread.
The article reports General Marshall warning that if Republicans oppose aid to Europe the Marshall Plan could fail. He cautions Congress that delaying aid risks national security, Soviet sabotage, and a collapse of Western Europe. He cites estimated costs and emphasizes urgency to begin by April.
The piece reports Republican criticism of President Truman’s message, framing it as political demagoguery and a drive for reelection. It notes GOP claims that Truman’s plans on foreign policy and tax relief favor certain groups, while contrasting editorials from the Herald Tribune and Times on the impact and rhetoric of his address.
In New York on Thursday, estimates suggest about ten million low-bracket workers would gain from a proposed tax cut. The plan would remove a significant portion of the current burdens, affecting vast segments of earners nationwide.
London sources report that Britain's plan to restore postwar recovery hinges on attracting more dollars and easing overseas trade gaps. Officials warn that restricting imports of food, fuel, and essentials may deepen shortages while urging targeted wage and price control to curb inflation.
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