Interim Federal Council Formed in Indonesia
In a simple ceremony Dr. Van Mook announced plans for a possible reunion as Republicans in Jogjakarta cooperate with the Security Council Offices Committee on cease-fire terms. A decision on Republic joining the Federal Council or negotiations under Security Council guidance is expected soon. Curfew and blackout orders were imposed by the Military Governor of Jogjakarta. Frank Graham of the UN Good Offices Committee spoke with Suliman of Masjumi, describing the situation as critical for the Republic.
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van Mook
Jogjakarta
Security Council
Federal Council
Jagajakarta
Central Java
Frank Graham
U.N.O. Good Offices
Suliman
Masjumi
Republic
Expansion of U S atomic energy plants outlined by official
Washington Tuesday the Atomic Energy Commission described a vast construction program deemed necessary and urgent. Director Waller Williams testified before the Joint Congressional Housing Committee detailing plans for new laboratories upgraded facilities and expanded housing. Major work would center at Richland Washington Oak Ridge Tennessee and Los Alamos New Mexico with substantial increases in permanent housing and community facilities and a shift from wartime structures to modern levels.
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Washington
America
Atomic Energy Commission
Joint
Congressional Housing Committee
Commission
Waller Williams
Atomic American United Preas
Eniwetok Atoll
Williams
Crews Rescued From Burning U S Ship Joseph Connolly
All 46 crewmen of the United States army transport Joseph Connolly were rescued about 900 miles east of New York after it caught fire. They were pulled from life rafts by General R. E. Callan and Union Victory as rescuers raced to daylight. Captain Benjamin Bostelman, a veteran transporter commander, survived with others reportedly injured while the vessel listed heavily. Coast guard ordered survivors taken to Halifax.
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New York
United States Army
Joseph ¥. Connolly
R. E B. Callan
Union Victory
Benjamin Bostelman
Bostelman
Atlantic
Azores
Europe
U.S. Coastguard
Halifax
Joseph W. Connolly
De Valera Appeals to Irish Voters After Dail Dissolution
De Valera appeals to Irish citizens as President O Kelly dissolves the Dail and calls general elections for February 4. Reuters notes De Valera had signaled plans to seek a countrywide vote on November 1 due to government losses in by elections.
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DE Valera
Dail
President of
Fire
Sean O'Kelly
Reuter
Nuclear metals found in Burma stir caution in postwar era
Burma alert after official report finds thorium and uranium in Central and Eastern regions. In Palestine, Jewish Agency seeks 15 000 to 20 000 militia arms and an international police force, criticizes British policy, and outlines eight proposed ministries with defence left to Haganah. Arab attacks and British casualties follow clashes near Jerusalem.
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Rangoon
Burma
Lake Success
N.Y
Palestine
Jewish Agency
de Shertok
U.N.C. Poteatine Commission
Shertok
Holy Land
United Nations
Anould
Jerusalem
the Times
U.N.O
Foreign Affairs
Interior
Defence Ministry
Haganah
Reuters Jerusalem
Haganagh
Black Sq
Abe Sheik Jarrah
Old City
Arsh
Bouthem Palestine
U.K. Licenses Australian food imports under new rules
London reports that the United Kingdom will allow importation of limited quantities of 39 Australian food items under individual licenses issued by the Ministry of Food. Items include tomato preparations canned vegetables soups spaghetti beans biscuits fruit cake plum puddings and pastry mixes. Australian authorities will inform the Food Ministry of each exporter’s shipments and quantities to be imported, with licences issued at ministry approved prices.
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London
Australia
Cancertema
Food Ministry
Iera
Windsors to Film Memoirs in Hollywood
New York Daily News columnist Danton Walker reports the Duke of Windsor may travel to Hollywood to discuss turning his memoirs into a film.
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Duke OF Windsor
New York
New York “Daily News
Danton Walker
Hollywood
Duke
Earth tremor shakes Singapore city overnight
A slight earth tremor lasted five seconds at 3 20 a m GMT shaking Singapore briefly. No injuries or damage reported as authorities assess the event. Residents felt a light tremor in the early hours with no aftershocks detected.
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AAP
Reuters
Singapore
Turaday
French proposal to devalue franc to spur exports
Paris on Tuesday reports French Finance Minister Mayer will travel to London Friday to seek British approval for a devalued export franc. The plan envisions moving the franc from 480 to 960 per pound, with discussions on methods to boost trade between the sterling and franc areas.
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Paris
M. Mayer
London
Once
Cavaressant
Reuters
Mys
M Mayer
Cabinet men face Marshall Plan opponents
Two top Cabinet officers told Congress that the European Recovery Plan burdens the United States but the gains justify the cost. Secretary Marshall argued Europe must be restored for durable peace and noted vast prior spending. Secretary Harriman warned the program will be costly and require sacrifices, yet benefits will far outweigh immediate costs.
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Washington
Tuesaday
Secretary of State
Marshall
Secretary of Commerce
Averell Harriman
Congress
House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee
House Appropriations Committee
John Taber
New York
United States
Taber
Marahal
Europe
China
Wid
Averell Hardman
Iginate Foreign Relations Committee
British steel output under discussion in postwar rationing
Britain’s steel output in 1947 topped 12.5 million tons and, despite higher 1948 production, rationing will persist. Cripps announced increased steel allocations for engineering, coal mining, and electricity sectors, with substantial rises for agricultural machinery makers. Ministries of Supply and Transport will gain more, while factory and government building demand will fall to two fifths and shipbuilding to one fifth, aligning with U.S. targets.
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London
Britain
Brafford Cripps
U.S. State Department
Ex-King Michael Relatives Leave Romania From Bucharest
Ex-King Michael and two aunts depart Bucharest in a royal entourage with Archduke Anton and six children about 20 travelers total. The party includes ex-Queen Elizabeth of Greece and Archduchess Ileana of Hapshure with their spouses, traveling by special train.
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Bucharest
Michael
Elizabeth
Greece
Ileana
Hapshure
Iieana
Archduke Anton
Urmin
Associated Press
Tenants to Buy State Houses Under Cabinet Decision
Tenants in Housing Commission homes may now purchase them after Cabinet approval. Premier Mr McGirr announced the decision, saying it followed persistent tenant demand and was supported by the Cabinet.
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Vucaday
Housing Commission
McGirr
Indian Dominions Offer Assurances to Undetermined
At Lake Success Pakistan Foreign Minister Zafrullah Khan and Indian Prime Minister Nehru cabled the U.N.O. to pledge that Kashmir disputes will be settled peacefully. The Security Council will resume debate on alleged Pakistan aid to Kashmir raiders as Azad Kashmir aims to present its view. Reports claim Pakistan aids raiders with arms and some officers. a deadly six hour Punjab clash near Gijrat kills about 100 refugees and civilians.
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Lake Success
Kashmir
Pakistan
Zafrullah Khan
Pandit Nehru
U.N.O
Security Council
India
Rablra
Karachi
U.N.C. Security Council
Sirdar Mohammad Ibrahim
Azad
Free) Kashmir
New York
Azad Kashmir
Usn.o
Indonesia
New Delhi
the Times
Reutera
Lahore
Gijrat
Punjab
British move Japanese war criminals from Burma to Singapore
Five Japanese sentenced to death in Burma have been sent to Singapore to die with their pre sentences. Twenty eight more Japanese are bound for Singapore to serve. War criminals convicted of atrocities against Burmese will stay in Burma.
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Aa.p. Reilters
Singapore
Burma
Burne
Commons to Resume Debate on Civil List Annuities
London reports that the Labor MP Mr Chamberlain will move an amendment to provide fixed annuities for Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. The proposal would grant 65,000 sterling each for private expenses, with 10,000 from the remaining 40,000 for the Duke to cover obligations certified by the Treasurer of the Household.
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London
Commons
Chamber Iain
Eliznbeth
Duke of Din
the Times
Scotland Yard Probes Alien Smuggling into Canada
The Evening Standard reports a plot to smuggle aliens into Canada using forged British passports. Investigators say many aliens, mainly from the British and US zones of Germany, passed through Britain into Canada with fake documents. two Foreign Office officials are suspended.
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London
Scotland Yard
Canada
Evening Standard
Foreign Office
United States
Germany
Britain
British broadcasts to be cut in Far East
More than half the news, administrative and programme staff of the Far Eastern broadcasting services in Singapore have been given notice of termination or transfer back to the BBC. Plans for a new high powered transmitter at Singapore remain. the transmitter is expected to be completed within two years. Present transmissions will be adjusted to reduce overlap with BBC For Eastern broadcasting and other Empire stations, including Radio Australia.
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A. A.p.reuters
Singapore
Far Eastern Broadcasting Services
B.B.C
Eastern Broadcasting
Empire
Radio Australia
Hollway
Tramway
Australian Railways Union
Chifley
Liberal-Country Party
Tramway Board
Blackburn
A Av
Newport Power Henge
Transport Employees’ Federation
N.S.W
South Australia
Tasmania
Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association
Builders Labourers
Amalgamated Engineers and Railways Unions
Motor Transport Union
Gandhi to Begin Fast for Indian Unity
New Delhi Tuesday Gandhi launches an indefinite fast to foster Hindu Muslim unity. He met Viscount Mountbatten after the announcement and said the fast would end only when communal harmony is secured without outside pressure. He consumes milk juice and dates with salt or lime water thereafter.
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New Delhi
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
Viscount Mountbatten
British United Press
Gamdhi
India
Calcutta
Miners Fight 1948 Target As Too High
Sydney miners leaders tell the Joint Onl Board they deem the proposed 18 million tons for 1948 beyond the capacity of 17 000 miners. They cite last year’s 11 670 000 tons and question how 15 million tons could be produced this year. Output fell when production resumed, with 16 mines idle and a loss of 17 367 tons.
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Sydney
Onl
New South Wales
Portugal and Britain sign new trade and monetary pact
Britain and Portugal announce a fresh trading and monetary agreement boosting Portuguese imports while none will draw on gold reserves. Reuters reports the accord follows Portugal’s sterling balances reaching a high, with Britain able to require gold if future purchases swing trade against Portugal. An authoritative British source praises Portugal’s conduct under the pact.
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London
Britain
Portugal
Reuter
Communist Talk Drives Yugoslavs to Leave Australia
Propaganda is blamed for persuading Yugoslav residents of Australia to depart. About 200 will depart Sydney on Saturday, with total exodus approaching 9,000 returning to Poland and other homes. Many had lived in Australia for two decades seeking better conditions and opportunities.
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Australia
Sydney
Alop
Bome
Polakives
Australie
Greeks at Variance With Allied Advisers
Greek Government Army faces disagreement with British and American advisers over weapons and tactics against rebels. The Daily Telegraph notes a shift from formal warfare to British type commands, while Greek Foreign Minister Tsaldaris and the American Mission plan talks on a complaint about fortifications and guard expansion without approval.
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Athens
Tueadey
Daily Telegraph
Fukds
Associated Press
M. Tsaldaris
Dwight Chiawold
Stratos
National Guard
Griswold
Victorian Premier Warns Against General Strike
Melbourne news reports Premier Hollway appealing to unionists to avoid a citywide transport stoppage. He warned that a general strike would bring chaos and that the government would uphold law and order with new measures to maintain public services.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Mr Hollway
Metropolitan Tramways Board
Tramway Employees Association
One Day Rail Stoppage in South Australia
AR members across South Australia will stop work for one day, with a Sunday midnight start, to decide which section will pursue a 40 hour week or a 40 hour fortnight on five or ten shifts after a Monday stop work meeting.
Huge U S order for British tractors
Harry Ferguson Limited of Coventry reports the largest single export order in its British drives. Reuters says America is prepared to take up to 60 million dollars worth of Ferguson tractors, with the current order at about 25 million dollars.
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London
Harry Ferguson Lirmnited
Coventry
Ferguson Tractors
Reuter
Amer
Italy Seeks Trusteeship Over Someliland
Reuters reports Italy has submitted a claim for trusteeship of the former Italian colony Someliland to the Big Four deputies handling former Italian territories. Deputies meet in London soon. Earlier dispatch from Mogadishu cited rioting suspected to involve Italians and Somalis with about 40 Somalis reported killed as British troops stand by per the Associated Press.
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Italy
London
Someliland
Reuter
Big Four
Mogadishu
Somaliland
Preas
Dollar cuts hit air and sea traffic to Australia
San Francisco reports a one way traffic squeeze between the United States and Australia as dollar restrictions keep planes and ships returning empty while outbound bookings surge. Australian and Pan American officials caution against alarm though profits erode, with Matson Shipping noting thousands seek Australia travel but many berths remain empty on return trips.
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San Francisco
United States
Australia
Australian National Air
Pan-American Airways
Matson Shipping Co
Marine Phoenix
Orange trade to Malaya in danger
About two million Australian oranges from a shipment of 4,500,000 were unfit for human consumption when unloaded from the Narbada yesterday. The landing was delayed by a 20 days' dock strike. The opinion was expressed that unless Australia reorganises her haphazard method of shipment, South Africa will capture the Malayan fresh fruit market which won £800,000 for Australia in 1947.
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Singapore
Narbada
Australia
South Africa
Yugoslavia Demands 27 Italian War Suspects
Yugoslavia requests Italy extradite 27 alleged Italian war criminals from the World War II era. The appeal names Achille Marabha, Orlando Taleo, and Giuseppe Baastanini as officials involved in the occupation.
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Yugoslavia
Rome
Italy
Ministry of the Interior
Achille Marabha
Thalian Army
Orlando Taleo
Palmalia
Guiseppe Baastanini
Cambridge Rowing Crew Short of Food in Australia Aid
The Cooberdee beat race crew, once Britain's Olympic backbone, faces money shortages. The Evening Standard quotes stroke G Richardson saying they hope for a food parcel for each man as they await assistance amid travel and supply difficulties in Australia.
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London
Britain
The
Evening Standard
G Richardson
Australia
Nuffield Cuts Export Prices of British Cars
The Nuffield organisation announced major price reductions on export prices for Morris Wolseley and Riley cars and Morris commercial vehicles. It said the cuts aim to boost sales in countries where demand would otherwise be weak and that the moves will help unlock markets otherwise closed to exports.
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Nuffield
London
Morris
Nuffield Organisation
Reuter
Film Star Held for Drunkenness
Dane Andrews, star of The Best Years of Our Lives, pleaded not guilty to a drunkenness charge after a Sunday sunrise arrest on Sunset Boulevard. He was held for four hours and released on a $20 bail. a jury trial is set for February 2, with Andrews appearing naked at the hearing.
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Wood
Dane Andrews
Andrews
Sunset
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