26 Jan 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1946
Page
1
London reports reveal a tense U.N. General Assembly exchange as M Gromyko and Mr Fraser clash over World Federation of Trades Unions guest status. The debate centers on voting procedures and the role of the Soviet delegation in the assembly.
Washington and Athens dispatches report rising power by both industry factions and government leaders. President Truman warns of dangers to workers if management resists proposals, while Greece faces pressure over strikes and Russian questions. Prime Minister Souphoulla links industry wages to stability, calling for restraint to avoid broader conflict.
An OCR snippet outlines social welfare concepts including universal benefits and sickness and unemployment plans. It mentions weekly contributions, insured persons and dependents, and assorted employer and employee rates, with figures tied to ages and eligibility, presented in a period voice.
Jewish protest at the inquiry reference terms. London Friday the New Zionist Nation says the Anglo American Committee on Palestine terms breach the Balfour declaration and aim to block Jewish return to a homeland. advocates urge humanitarian consideration and urge U.S. cooperation. Arab spokesmen decline to testify.
Foreign officials dispute Poland violence claims raised in Parliament. Bevin, Modesiwaki note political murders blamed on outsiders, while Polish officers linked to General Anders under arrest face internal political tensions. House debate highlights international involvement statements by Polish Workers Party and Bocianlin Party figures.
Washington reports that Army Signal Corps scientists achieved radar contact with the Moon in an experiment with peacetime radar applications. The first contact occurred January and was repeated several times in New Jersey using high frequency radar to detect echoes about two and a half seconds after emission. The effort aims to map distant planets and may enable long range rocket guidance.
Fragmentary OCR content references Japan trends and generic names without clear facts or context. It contains many garbled phrases and nonstandard terms, yielding no concrete individuals organizations or dates to anchor a reliable summary.
A Chinese dispatch from Chan Shyaya reports Chiang Kai-shek decorating 18 generals and other army personnel for loyalty and service. The ceremony honors military leaders in Chungking as the government signals bolster to Chinese defenses and leadership.
In the House of Commons Home Secretary Mr Chuter discusses possible powers to curb antisemitism. The session, led by Landon Fridy, explores legislative options and government measures to address rising hostility.
London reports the US Supreme Court allowed General Yamashita’s appeal and Britain plans to seek his extradition for trial in Singapore. The case involves atrocities against British subjects, with other figures and nations named in a broad wartime justice context.
The U S Navy plans atomic test detonation at an atoll. Aimed to study blast effects on ships, aircraft, and equipment, with unmanned craft recording radioactivity. Target area includes surrounding waters and nearby bases for safety and data collection.
Dr Gilroy, arriving at Hurn by air, heads to Rome for formal election to the Sacred College of Cardinals on February 4. The Renowe ct inferred by the Pope has generally been accepted, a broad opinion within and beyond Catholic circles.
The passage reports Labour approving the government's aviation policy, detailing plans for large civil flights, partnerships with Australia New Zealand India and Africa, and revenue from ventures. It notes British aircrews and jet turbine powered aircraft for high speed, including flying boats for Australian service.
President Truman announced General Cer Spante as Chief of the Army Air Forces succeeding General Arnold, who will retire in February. The move marks a key high command transition in the U S air arm as wartime leadership changes unfold.
A garbled report notes an outlay related to a dentist named Gill amounting to 1621 dollars. It mentions a warning from a government official about future personal expenditures and references exchange controls and a chancellor figure, all in a disrupted OCR fragment.
A court orders ten months imprisonment for continuing to employ workers at the Opal works. Nest, the farm director, is named in the ruling as responsible for ongoing violations. The case highlights ongoing concerns about labor practices at the Opal facility.
A Budapest conference of coalition parties, including the Agrarian Binukhordelas, named Zoltan Tidy as the president of the Hungarian Republic amid talks in the capital.
In Auckland on Friday นาย George Arthur a 37 year old married printer with four children was reportedly made a baronet following the death of Sir George Arthur in Ringl. He said he learned of the title from a newspaper reporter today and had no prior knowledge of the honor.
Three main French parties agree to cooperate on a basic programme and constitutional measures after four days of talks in Paris. The aims include nationalisation of banks, mapping resources, and civil service reform. Ministers' tenure and potential party truce remain unsettled as Paris considers immediate application of Assembly votes.
The text reports RAF sit-down protests over mobilisation delays and poor welfare, with strikes and disciplinary measures seen at stations. It notes hundreds of miners in Africa attacks at 8 am and criticises command explanations and staff shortages impacting operations.
Fragmentary OCR reports Keitel denying responsibility for the Nazi programme and hostagetaking, with references to wartime orders and wartime command. The text mentions the Nuremberg proceedings and a defense line about obedience to higher orders, with partial names and phrases indicating debate over accountability.
The readable portions describe a Bombay communique criticizing abuses and discipline breaches within a force, mentioning harm to individuals and a connection to the Indian National Army. The account references violence and military aptitude, with the broader context implying governmental disapproval and a wartime setting.
Australian authorities outline a force plan in Melbourne and Pom to adjust transport targets. A 30 unit occupation prop totals 49 to intervene. A radio show and concert are planned with 30 performers to showcase sporting equipment and national contributions amid uncertain arrangements.
A solid concrete pyramid stands on the Apot at Wewak marking the Japanese surrender. Five large bronze plates provide details of the surrender and its significance.
Sydney reports The British Overseas Airways Corporation seeks 30 pilots in Australia for air service roles. Applicants must be RAAF veterans with 1000 hours in command and under 30 years old. Pay ranges from £480 to £1,100 per year.
A garbled report notes a tribute on Morotal Friday for Dia Budinnons Ba in a lane near Barthorn Street. It mentions the Minister for Education who planned to depart for Barnec Forde and indicated he could not do more to alleviate grievances.
A British admiral and a German general were involved in a wartime exchange as the Navy Department announced a Distinguished Service Medal award to Admiral Fraser. The report notes wartime service and recognitions amid Allied actions, with party witnesses referenced in Washington on a Friday.
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