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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
1
British officials charge Israel with trampling UN Security Council truce terms in Palestine. They allege arms funded by Eastern Europe and the United States fueled Arab forces, while Egypt shows growing intransigence and Anglo American ties wobble amid diplomatic tensions.
Tokyo reports General Arthur orders the government to return the gold loot seized by Japanese forces from the Netherlands Indies. The treasure taken from the Suls of Mampawa and Pontianak is to be restored to the Netherlands Government.
Terael asked the Security Council to investigate Israel Britain tensions under Article 34. The letter, aligned by Apres Att representative, cited British movements in the Eastern Mediterranean and Tripolitania and questioned if actions were defensive. Leaders debated entailed maneuvers and requests for further discussion.
A British Foreign Office official warned that the Security Council has limited control over Palestine events. He urged restraint and a negotiated peace in line with UNSC resolutions while cautioning against actions that could jeopardize Rhodes negotiations. The envoy cited Jewish military incursions since October into Egyptian and Lebanese areas and the risk of further attacks in Jerusalem or against Transjordan or Iraq.
Military spokesman in Tel Aviv claims Ave Ray planes were shot down on the first Friday near the Egyptian border. The air ministry states orders prohibited frontier escalation and hostile action unless attacked. Interrogations of RAF leaders suggest the incident was misreported and lacks concrete evidence of aggression.
The piece asserts that Israeli forces opened fire or crossed a frontier before an attack and denies RAF damage or reconnaissance by Tempests. It claims Jewish troops penetrated ten miles into Egypt and addresses alleged aircraft cross-border events and the absence of cameras or reconnaissance documentation.
A second earth tremor struck north of Rome near Viterbo, lasting four seconds with a deep trembling. Panic spread as residents rushed into fields. no casualties or damage reported at this time.
The Hague report states the United Nations requested the Court of Justice advise on whether the UN has standing to sue a state for damages to its agents including the shooting of Count Bernadotte in Palestine. The court was asked how much UN action could be reconciled with state responsibility and whether a claim can be brought in international law.
In D'Oex Geneva a blaze destroyed three wooden mountain homes for children. Stella Merchant an English girl aged 25 and Susanne De Martini a nurse were among the victims. The fire killed fourteen people including twelve Swiss-born children.
Warsaw reports the Polish government has merged the recovered territories into general administration. The lands cover about 43 000 square miles, nearly a quarter of prewar Germany, with more than nine million Germans. London says no final western frontier is recognized pending a German peace treaty.
Acting Secretary of State Robert Lovett told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Soviet Politburo would use any means including war to retain power. Senators quoted Lovett as saying the group is Stalin-dominated and shows no plan for retirement. He cited the Berlin airlift as enabling Allied presence in Berlin indefinitely despite tensions.
Reports from reliable Chinese sources claim Nationalist efforts to reach the Communists will start with a move by General Li Tsung Jen to arrange a local cease fire for Peiping and Tientsin and to visit Shikchiahuang for a consultative conference. The piece notes the fragile prospects for negotiation, and cites movements around Nanking as civil war stagecraft continues.
Oslo Radio reports Swedish Ambassadors in London Washington and Moscow have been recalled to Stockholm to discuss Scandinavian military defences amid rising tensions. The notice notes the move as a defense consultation event scheduled for Wednesday the 10th.
Hungarian bishops reportedly refuse to continue negotiations with the government on church state relations. They are believed to be acting on Vatican instructions amid the arrest of a Carey final minister and discussions with Hungarian Premier István Dob.
A United Nations briefing reports a push for a definite election date in Indonesia as the Netherlands faces international pressure to end the occupation. Soviet and Western delegates clash over causality, with Australia urging settlement via the UN.
Dutch authorities report three lorries halted near Dusseldorf carrying over 160 000 American cigarettes from a displaced persons camp. The contraband was en route to the British zone black market.
Observers in Paris interpret a speech by Marcel Cachin at the Opening of Parliament as moderate and nationalistic. They voice belief Stalin influenced the speech to ease East West tensions and suggest Moscow guided the tone without endorsing war. Praise for American industry and trade is noted.
Reports indicate police may be summoned to Trades Hall during Melbourne council meetings amid tensions with militant union delegates. Secretary Mr Stout and Christchurch? Noted figures addressed the council’s suspension of the group, with delegates expected to rejoin the council seating.
A Trans Australia Airways Convair crash lands after a gust of wind at an Iceland aerodrome. Reports indicate no crew injuries. Other aircraft incidents nearby are mentioned, with limited official details available.
A stormy Canberra Trades and Labour Council meeting ended with a 12 to 10 censure vote against the Executive, prompting three executive members Messrs Blumenthal Rodgers and Styles to announce resignations. The debate centered on abolishing the Industrial Board and surrendering its four powers, with opponents accusing the executive of undermining the industrial movement. The discussion moved toward Dr Evatt as a potential arbitrator, while critics warned the council risked betraying workers under industrial board awards. The meeting closed with unresolved questions about the Board’s future. (Continued on Page 4)
The Economy Recovery Planning Commission outlines targets for the 1949/53 five year program for Japan. Plans adjust production and food outputs and expect reduced foreign aid by 1953 while boosting foreign investments and a unified yen exchange rate.
London bank Wet Loyd Bank Ltd offers a reward of £1 to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of the killer of George Black, manager of Vic Loyd's Bank in Bristol, who was shot last Friday.
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