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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 14, 1948

Page

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Security Council urged to halt war in Holy Land

Count Bernadotte asks the United Nations Security Council to order an immediate halt to the Holy War and threaten punishment for disobedience. He warns Arabs and Jews may resort to battlefield action if the truce is not secured. The council plans to meet at 3 pm to review reports and hear further from Bernadotte.

Security Council New York Count Barnadotte Securit Council Ba Vesay Waport St Saint Bernadotte Bonaverre Raulera Tarwell Theestatian Fempftal Joquaaian

Unclear battle moves stir German front and Middle East hope

Fragmented report claims American reinforcements in Germany will not be redeployed while a British officer notes Britain plans to send more troops to Berlin. It also mentions Jewish and Arab forces in the Levant amid battlefield shifts. An Australian executive board member is cited from Geneva.

Germany United Balen Army Cimely Birain Berlin Sourone

Truman Sole Democratic Candidate Emerges From Convention

A terse note from Tass reports Justice Kesten Douglas refused to run for President or Vice President, forcing the Democratic National Convention to nominate Truman for the nation’s top offices. Rumors noted A. Serkiey and others as potential stronger vice presidential options, while Truman urged Douglas to accept a vice candidacy but was declined.

Philadelphia Kesten Douglas Ie Court Asw Democratic Party Trumn Nation'e Ip Aklie Toft Ape Benaiat A. Serkiey Arnlicky wNo Jyanterday Stein Truman Fice Douglas Che

Diplomatic Drift With Italy After Peace Treaty

The acting prime minister signals possible normalization of relations with Italy following the peace agreement between Aldinalin and Maly. Allies discuss establishing a formal mechanism with representatives from France Britain and Russia to advance talks while avoiding premature moves.

Sutealin Italy

Williams Retains World Title in Philadelphia Match

Williams defeats challenger in Philadelphia to retain his world title. promoters and fans celebrate as the reigning champion maintains supremacy despite a tough bout with a late rally by the challenger.

Williams

Driver killed after car veers off track in Australia

Fragmentary report indicates a Red car driver died when his vehicle sped off a track near BnyoarR. The victim, identified as McMahon, may have collided with another car or obstacle. Details are unclear due to the damaged source text.

Angeles Janis McMahon Australien

Defeat Reported as Communists Suffer Losses in Rome

Fragmentary report notes a crushing defeat of communist forces in Rome amid coalition tensions. Mentions chamber deputies and approval of a peace or alliance pact, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.

Rome Chamber ‘of ‘Deputies Goten

Kenny Treatment Too Expensive at New Turk Conference

At Oxford University the International Conference on Poliomyelitis heard Prof Herbert Seddon discuss the costly Kenny treatment for infantile paralysis. He noted limited proof of its superiority and questioned whether extending care is financially and practically justified. The Australian reporter observed restricted access for speakers and highlighted the high hospital and clinician costs discussed among 38 nations.

New Turk Herbert Seddon Oxford University Suter Kenny Cuirwelree Warther Australia Biathr Acenty Lance Ahe Omfciele Ister Kenny Feong Bator Kenny

Loss on Nationalised Coal Industry Reveals Large Deficit

A London report from the National Coal Board shows a December 81 deficit of £25,258,080 affecting coke ovens and ancillary undertakings. Despite some gains per ton in 1946, imports from the United States and Poland, plus plan costs, weigh on interim income and threaten taxpayer-funded stabilization efforts.

London National Coal Board Atv Inter Care Collen United Poland Anya Chas

Ex-Chancellor to Visit Germany

Unclear text reports ex chancellor Henrich Butening who led Germany from 1080 to 932 plans a visit to Munich in Britain. The piece notes a permit and health issues involving Marie bt nifering and Brunning. Butening has been a Harvard professor.

Germany Wabrington Henrich Butening Han Marie Brunning Harvard University

Austria Accepts Invitation for Belgrade Danube Conference

Austria has accepted Marshal Tits's invitation in the name of the Big Four to attend the Belgrade conference on Danube navigation in a consultative capacity on July 30. Austria was previously seen as the only Danube bordering country unsure about participation.

Austria Marshal Tits Belgrade Danube

Half Caste Adopts Singing Career In Unclear Report

A garbled article notes a young singer named Betty Wil from an unclear location toward Melbowene deciding to pursue singing as a career. The text references family and youth but lacks coherent details.

Darwin Tusaday Batty Pwsher Wowkae Bean Andrei Maugatrr Betty Melbowene

Mutiny Aboard U S Ship On The High Seas Reported

A mutiny broke out on the American steamer William Cateon amid a voyage from Genoa to Nova Senta. Crew members claim they cannot be controlled and accuse officers of mismanagement during the high seas incident.

U.S London Amarigan Ateamer Willian Cateon Emane Hae & Chew Genoa Senta

Communists Terrorize Malay Estates Amid Murders and Fear

A despatch from Jetere reports terror by Communists in Malaya affecting Malay estates and towns. Chinese residents face distrust and violence as armed groups raid villages, murder locals, and torture detainees while police conduct raids but fear widespread informants.

British food agreements with Australia noted in Commons

In London the British Minister for Food announced to the House of Commons that a series of useful agreements with Australia had been reached and that further negotiations were continuing with Mr. Chifley. He outlined plans affecting currency and production while noting anticipated delays in certain forecasts.

London Australia Mr. Strachey House of Commons Chifley

Canada Seizes Aircraft Flying to Israel

Halifax dispatch reports Canadian officials refused to release a privately owned Flying Partrean seized at Halifax due to engine trouble. Nine men were aboard bound for Tan Terrael via New York. Crew denied aiming for Israel, while an aviation directory note hinted at Jewish passengers and Hebrew links.

Halifax Treaday New York Rors Tan Terael Faraal Melain

Incoherent Thames Walkigraphy Report From London

An unclear text describes a Thames crossing in London and a claim of a new method after ten years of research. It mentions a person named Keene and actions around a water feature, with fragmented details about arms and a fold bow.

London Tuesaday Lima Britiab Wormer Chelaee Yeaterday Saya Bimm Dalma Lo Progrem Keene Faminos

Tooth's Beer Cut Ten Percent In Deliveries

A court order limits coal use for brewing and mailing in Tooth's beer deliveries. President of the CLEA, Connolly, notes the decision followed by a meeting of the association as authorities enforce the restriction starting tomorrow.

Rvdney Turunday Troth Parmage CLEA Hy Connolly

Mulloy Suffered Infected Feet In Springlake Tennis

Bill Talbert, the second seed, won the Springlake Invitation after Gardner Mulloy withdrew due to infected feet. Francie Shivkin and Victor Seixas defeated Mulloy and Tstert 12/80 6/2 8/6 to reach the final.

Springlake New Jersey Bill Talbert Gardner Mulloy

Jet Planes Mass Flight To Germany From US

Sixteen American F80 Shooting Star jet planes launched late yesterday from Bangor Maine bound for Goose Bay Labrador on the first leg toward the American zone in Germany. The convoy aims to reach Jef Btrnoway on Monday for onward routes.

Germany New York Bangor Maine Goose Bay Labrador

King Praises Work of Church at Lambeth Conference

The King lauds the Church of England and the Lambeth Conference. He cites unity with world Christian fellowship and asks for divine guidance in using scientific power for peace and mankind’s benefit. The Queen joins in prayerful reflection on future harmony.

King Church OF England Landon Tueadey Buckingham Palace Can Lormary Fellowship of Churches Abele Eoruth Putioe Brathur Heiberg

Berlin under pressure as Soviet order impacts German vehicles

Reuters reports increased strain as Soviet decree severs German motor vehicles from Berlin, while Allied airlift continues. U S air force delivers a record 1948 tons of food in 24 hours, with planes reaching Berlin and rail wagons loaded for western Germany.

London Daria Berlin Reuters Barila Wien Goatenlay Berit Rusrlen Templehot Alrield Amwerian Air Tifton Lune Alf Erin Four Ralf Tolles Tong Bani Germany RAP Enn Thurbdlay

Marriage of Ann Richards to Tol Fylinean in Angelio

Australian film actress Ann Richards wed Tol Fylinean in Angelio. The couple announced the marriage license and shared plans for a quiet ceremony.

Loa Angeles Tuselay Actrear Ann Hichards Tolfy Angeio

Australia to Hold the Ashes in Tight Test Decline

England battles to force play as Yardley and Bradman clash pre innings. Umpires call off play due to heavy shower delaying the match, with Australia benefiting from the interruptions while Yardley and Bradman argue umpiring decisions. England 398, Australia 221 and 1 for 0 declaring.

Yawdley Secon Clon Australia Rams Yardley Bradman

Next Three Years Crucial for British Empire says Australian PM

London report quotes Australian Prime Minister Mr Chifley declaring the next three years may be the most crucial in British history. He notes Australians fought alongside Britons in two wars and calls for continued courage and joint effort to endure wartime hardships.

London Mr. Chifley

English cricket coverage mired in policy chatter and unclear scores

A fragmented British cricket report notes policy talk and uncertain match results. It mentions players Hart and Northants, with references to Warwickshire, Sussex, Gloucestershire and Lancashire amid vague scores and economic context. The text shows interference from rain and production delays affecting play.

Hart London Moon Glamorgan Northants Warwickanire Hames Sussex Dee. Y Nottinghsmenine Gloucestershire Stor Lancashire

Girl Near Swim Record Stalls in Wallaney Trials

Marjory McQuade came close to the world best in the 400 yard freestyle as the Austrian challenger failed to beat the mark yesterday. Bourke set a national record in the 100 yard breaststroke at SEA mounds and Davies edged in the 100 yard backstroke, while Linke ended 1-2 seconds behind the former record holder Meare.

London Marjory McQuade Lbanon Wallaney Bynes Bourke Sea Mounds Lye Ady Davies Meare

Canadian Uranium Ore Sent to Britain

Fragmented report notes Canada sending uranium ore to Britain during wartime. Incomplete text mentions Minister Howe, North America, and relations with Belgium and Congo, suggesting discussions on ore supply and strategic materials.

Britain

Coal Board Buys Mineowners Insurance Firm in Major Deal

The Joliet Coal Board announces it has purchased all shares of the Mineowners Insurance Pty Ltd for about £300,000. It plans to form a new cooperative insurance scheme for the coal industry. The board will assume workers compensation coverage from mineowners and insurers, with Mine General Insurance Pty Ltd previously handling around 70 percent of industry workers compensation. The scheme will cover 17,400 insured workers.

Bxdney, Fuanday Te Jn Coal Bairdrectly Insurance Pty. 18 Joliet Coal Board Tam Brapale Inauranice Genet Inaurance, Pty, Ltd Oalfetda

Javelin Event Sets New Marks at Providence Meet

Dorothy Dodenn tied the javelin record with a 340 foot throw, matching Babe Didrikeen by 13 inches. Alice Coachman cleared 6 feet 1 inch to establish a new high lump mark in the same meet.

Providence Node Dorothy Dodenn Babe Didrikeen Alice Coachman

Perth Court Remands Man Charged With Cocaine Peddling

An inmate named Wallace faced charges of peddling cocaine at a Perth Court. He was remanded until the next hearing as investigators probe the alleged drug operation.

Porte Sams Perth Hettie Wallace Conwernine

Greek War Casualties Report With Unclear Details

Fragmentary report cites casualties from a Greek conflict between June 31 and Saturday amid guerrilla activity. Mentions Greek Army casualties around 2388 killed and 1213 wounded with brief references to a general or army unit.

Thion Tuemtay Lune Takeat Mae Inala

Fragmented notice about Lao wran and family details

A damaged OCR fragment mentions an individual aged six and relates to a family living in RagWad with married daughters. The text is unclear and incomplete, preventing full reconstruction of names, dates, or official actions.

Lao Wran H Eon Thive Wivin Resider i RagWad

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