13 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1948
Page
1
Reports from Berlin indicate Four Power talks stagnate as Western and Soviet positions harden over Berlin, with bread lines and air warnings tightening. British and American air forces report intensified raids, while North Korea faces fresh electricity shortages affecting Seoul and regional supply lines.
Dr Bradt stated arrangements for the Talian migrants to Australia followed the Peace Treaty ending the war between Australia and Italy as of July. He said the form of relations with democratic Italy would begin in a period of friendship and cooperation.
Australian Prime Minister Chifley visited Berlin amid praise for freedom of trade unions and living standards. He met non Communist union leaders, toured the Anglo German Club, and pledged support against Soviet blockade while planning talks with Defence and other ministers.
A U S plan to spend 300 million dollars establishing stores in Europe with U S guarantees to convert foreign earnings into dollars was announced by the European Economic Cooperation Administration under Mr Paul G Hoffman. The program aims to back American business under Marshall plan guidelines, with guarantees to secure currency conversion and support long term capital deployment.
The report notes a weight loss and a fatality during a massed start championship at an airfield. Bowen and Sardly were involved as competitors or witnesses, with one athlete collapsing and dying after a puncture during the Australian Olympic trial event.
A Belfast era gathering from around the world shows support for Northern Ireland affairs. Orange organizations promoted traditional ties and national sentiment at a ceremony described as a demonstration of solidarity.
Fragmentary report cites a Premier remark from Mahimnan about extending payments and resisting pressure to alter salaries. Details on the government’s stance and affected staff remain unreadable.
An earthquake rattled Tokyo for about 30 seconds last night near Maks Pretecure, causing little damage. Residents of nearby Prale fire district in Saitama panicked briefly while meteorologists warned of a stronger quake anticipated later in August or early September.
The report outlines Democratic nomination signals from Paris linked to Senator Claude Poppar of Floris and projected U.S. presidential paths. It notes British and Italian dynamics, a convention schedule, and forecasts a shift toward a strong contender impacting the current administration.
Fragmentary report on a cricket test or match with mentions of Australia, players, weather, and crowd. The text references a low barometer, a possible innings end, and substitutions but many names and details are garbled. It notes potential weather impact and a decision to abandon play as spectators remain.
The RAAF found a Japanese radio station operating near Darwin before a Darwin air raid. Intelligence officials led by A D Director of Intelligence confirmed the discovery and noted the location and timing ahead of the attack.
A fragmented report describes a February incident in Malaya involving an attack on a rubber plantation. Police reinforcements arrived as masked assailants raided multiple sites, injuring or detaining workers and damaging machinery at the mine and nearby facilities. The attackers aimed to rob the Europesn owner and others, with several suspects described and a general store owner among those named.
Fragmented OCR text alleges protests against migration quotas and racial policy amid debates on asylum and mercy rulings. Names and specifics are unreadable, but references to Australia, immigration and protests suggest a news brief on public reaction to quotas and policy.
Reports describe heavy combat around Jenin with Jewish forces accused of surrounding towns and driving Arabs from several villages. The crisis is tied to Iraqi, Arab, and irregular troops opposing Israeli advance, with civilians affected and the Tel Aviv corridor feared to be cut off. Security leaders issue statements amid broader regional upheaval.
Vice Admiral Bie El J Putri Bring hea heads a Pacific Fleet unit aboard King George in 1940 and 1943 actions. He is named to serve as accom Ton from naval representative on the Ministry Sia Committees of the United Nations, to submit to Admiral W. Mi Siayter.
A British government statement claims an agreement with Abdul Rahman would provide 400,000 for the remainder of 204K, accepted in principle by Transjordan authorities who reserve right to reopen terms. The report notes potential further obligations and a volatile Palestine situation amid ongoing developments.
A wartime report from November 11, 1942, recounts a Dutch tanker in the Indian Ocean raking fire from a Japanese raider. The vessel, outgunned and heavily engaged, reportedly sank one raider and forced the other to retreat, with the tanker enduring extensive damage but surviving the battle.
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