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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1947
Page
1
A fragmented report claims Nazi influence is rising, extending into Argentina and South Africa. It notes calls for amnesty for Hitler-era figures and the risk of reinstating Nazi networks within democratic institutions.
Police used tear gas to disperse a Moslem procession in Lahmore. Four women were arrested and two students hospitalised amid protests tied to political unrest in Punjab. The report notes German influence, Allied policy debates, and security responses shaping the crackdown and public order measures.
Pravda reports Marshal Jokalovany of the Russian Allied Control Council claims Anglo American delegates avoid joint reports. The piece mentions liquidation of German industrial machinery and concerns over delegation limits, reflecting Cold War tensions.
Fragmentary text references Amsterdam and Canberra diplomacy, noting an official minister or secretary amid debates with Labour factions. Contains incomplete phrases, unclear names, and stray references to contemporary events without concrete actions or dates.
A Philippine Douglas Dakota carrying fifteen million Gulf coins is missing after a crash near Kaltoyatfield. Four crew members reportedly perished or were scattered. efforts by police and banks to recover the gold continue amid search operations.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference thin whale counts in Antarctic waters with mentions of officers and whalers, but details are unclear. The loud or garbled text suggests concern over declining whale presence and potential threats, without clear names or dates.
A garbled OCR passage references a US loan to Italy and a Treasury briefing. The readable fragments indicate a financial or diplomatic context, mentioning loan terms or discussions and potential timelines, but specific figures or dates are unclear from the snippet.
British cadets prepare to study Russian amid Anglo Soviet tensions. Reports detail discussions of a potential military alliance and reactions from officials in Britain and the United States as the issue surfaces in dispatches.
A New York Sunday paper criticizes American stance on the Pacific war crimes trial, accusing the United States of apathetic and selective judgment. It likens the trial to Nuremberg and warns against the perception that the Pacific War was a mere bitter episode without lasting consequences.
An unclear transcription notes a Duke at an Australian event with clowns and a church vicar Rev. Eric Loveday, Meeting leaders Me. and Ars. Besley receiving someone.
Cairo reports an Egyptian cabinet statement that Premier Nokrashy Pacha will announce Egypt's intention to submit its case to the United Nations. The note says Britain and Egypt disagree on self government for Sudan while a treaty remains valid until 1960 or both parties renounce it.
The United States government funds a polar research expedition sent aboard a Navy rescue tug with three aircrafts to map territories near the ShaneRinorios area. The crew will study minerals oil resources cosmic radiation and related equipment while away for an extended period.
Al Capone died yesterday leaving a wealth behind. Family members including his wife, Mas, son Alphonse, brothers and aged mother were present. A physician said his wit impairment and lingering illness led to death. Funeral preparations began at a local house while rumors of legal entanglements and estate complexities circulated.
A fragmentary report notes a Friday event involving Beas and Hupang A, with unclear details. The text mentions a building and a startled moment, but the exact actions and locations remain unreadable. Further context is needed for a clear summary.
In Caserta the Allied Forces announced two Yugoslavs died and others were wounded in a clash at a repatriation camp. The victims include Krs Olunic, Yugoslav Consul at Naples, and Vince Vik, an attaché, among the injured during an interview with inmates.
An article in Helpers Magazine cites War Secretary Merry Stimset stating only two atomic bombs were ready for use on Japan and that production often lagged. It notes debates on use, the bomb's devastating power, and broader Allied military implications if war persisted.
A distressed French seaplane near Corwica led to the rescue of five occupants, including two army officers. They were picked up by a British dinghy and later taken to a waiting speedboat after engine trouble forced an emergency water landing.
London dispatch reports a twin airliner collision on a farm airstrip. Twelve passengers were killed, eleven survived, seven soon admitted to hospital. The aircraft belonged to a European carrier en route from Rome to Rhodesia, via Marseilles.
Fragmented report covers Soviet criticism of an oil pipeline, cricket form by Hammond, and players like Vaughton and Langrligs amid Adelaide tour headlines. Mentions Bradman, Hammond’s strokes, and Langrligs scoring as Australia contests Wind and Test matches. Includes Madrid news on a Spanish decree and satellite activity.
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