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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1948
Page
1
London reports Western Allies dismiss Polish protests over Germany and insist on Moscow talks. Officials say unity with Russia is not negotiable and stress continuing joint programs, including power and railway advances, despite Polish objections.
In Paris on Thursday the Socialist Party deserted the government near the vote with the creme party during the military revolt in the Assembly. The move threatens a government crisis as Anerrid ida8 vows to Mika Boca boon ment and discussions begin on reducing Samy services.
A Czech government order initiates a purge of the army after a large demonstration led by the Olka Society. Foreign delegates may face participation questions as Branda Carby and Alvin Bobinee arrive in Budapest to discuss aligning with the Free Movement amid broad discontent.
President Juan Peron states Argentina would join the United States in case of war but urges peace and a third party approach. He says efforts aim to influence friends to avoid conflict and believes war can be averted.
Fragmentary OCR recounts calls for Dwight D. Eisenhower to seek the presidency. Mentions Truman and predictions of nomination. References Justice William Douglas and Democratic party discussions amid unclear text.
Police and riot squads moved to disperse a labor confrontation at a Milan factory. Tear gas bombs were deployed as officers blockaded the area for several hours while a crowd of workers gathered and tensions remained high.
The UN Security Council confronts conflicting moves as Arab delegates walk out over references to a “State of Java” and a Western power control plan. The council confirms a 20 day truce extension in Palestine while Nagging clashes persist near Beer Tuvia and Tel Aviv amid Egyptian activity. The U N Truce Commission notes the extension but Arab opposition remains.
The Japensee Press reported that a large share of repatriates from the Soviet had joined the Communist Party. The Temiuri stated that patriates had become members of firing done no less than 890 re poy Communist Faety.
Australian Prime Minister Mr Chifley lands in London exhausted from a long journey. He plans discussions with British leaders on war and postwar issues, and will broadcast on the BBC and talk at the Savoy Motel.
Fragmentary account mentions Carole Lana Sunday night drinking and billing herself with a drug scandal. Reference to actress Lape Vales and an inquest by Abe Coroner CMNY is hinted but details are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR text references Catholic groups in Amsterdam with mentions of reformists, revolutionary ideals, and political factions. cannot determine a clear event, date, or outcome from the readable material.
The Four Power Air Centre scene saw Russia disavow air component sharing for American aircraft aiding Berlin. Americans stated no documents would be released and planned information would be withheld. Western sources reported US air cargo of over 1000 tons, including 200 tons of coal, in the past 24 hours, while Britain noted no act of aggression by a Russian pilot. Berlin food rations were to be maintained as shortages persisted and no trains would run into the city for now.
Davis Cup team in San Francisco from Sydney yesterday. The squad hoped for a reasonable chance of recovering the cup with plans to travel to Havana on Saturday.
A damaged report from Belgrade describes a harsh tirade from Moscow aimed at Yugoslav officials. The Yugoslav Communications Minister Tudor Vujansinovic denounces recent remarks as unexpected and harmful to the Tito regime.
A garbled Reuters dispatch from London outlines a British government proposal connected to Australia and a 15 million figure. It mentions the Prime Minister, cabinet discussions, and a national tree event, but many words are unreadable leaving the core topic unclear.
A brief item reports that Falkenburg asserts he was misquoted in a recent interview. The quotes circulated in London during Thursday discussions, with unclear references to Parle and a possible edict or policy remark.
England battles in the third test at Manchester with poor weather and cautious batting as Lindwall and Johnston hamper scoring. England struggles early but Barnes and Lox ton steady the innings while Compton is injured. Australia takes early wickets as the crowd watches in tense relief.
Singapore reports Spitfires engaging terrorists in a Malayan camp about 40 miles inland. The mission ends with minimal intelligence on terrain and enemy casualties after a night raid. Several related crime notes surface, including murders and robberies in May and June with multiple arrests.
Fragmentary OCR notes outline a death and murder charge tied to a robbery and housebreaking case. The text references intent to commit serious crimes and alleged involvement of explosives, with references to prison officials and prior convictions.
In London Thumeday a rare Australian innings impressed as a batsman posted a double century while Berry and Langridge contributed solid scores. Derbyshire struggled with early wickets and the bowlers shifted momentum, but the readable fragments indicate a cricket day of notable centuries and partial totals amid seamers and spinners.
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