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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1946
Page
1
Tokyo dispatch reports President Truman was set to sign wartime loan measures after parliamentary debate. Key amendments were debated, including a 200 million loan reduction and conditional funds for Britain, with officials noting the loan would aid postwar reconstruction and global trade. The approval by a broad alliance signals strong US leadership in rebuilding markets and countering turmoil.
A weekly paper reported an arrest revealed a vest plan to press Communism. A wealthy Zionist figure coordinated a secret group aiming to overthrow the regime, undermine Anglo Egyptian negotiations, and sever ties between Arab countries and religion. The Premier denied any direct links between the Communists and Waldiate, noting no relations existed.
A UK government note urges farmers to begin threshing early to ensure harvest yields. The message notes uncertain delivery expectations and references tonnage targets of 319000 and 47000, with the minister pressing for prompt work despite costs.
The weekend featured Australian players with Diony Paila claiming the Goal of the Irian championship by beating Kemp 6 0 6 3. Palir and Brown bested Bir Hikors 6 1 0 2 44. Hopman defeated Cuba Cevek 6 4 178 8 4. Palle joined the attack in eight minutes and sealed the win in about an hour.
Washington Sunday reports Vice Admiral Blundy announcing observers will watch the Bikini Atoll test from a second tent on July 20. Attendees near the detonation point will include the Daltiianpa Apkertiae and Mapato, with submarine and transport ships nearby. Previous observers stood about ten miles away as the blast neared. The day marks the fall of the Maattile Im, celebrated with a state reception in the evening.
Twenty two rural lessees in the Australian Capital Territory plan to appeal the revaluations made during the annual review of leases. The ACT Rural Leases Association has asked for a conference with the Minister of the Interior. The meeting is scheduled for July 30 with government representation by Stevaluer Lipscombe and an Interior Department officer, and lessees represented by Mr W O Woodger and Mr S Southwell.
Fragmentary text mentions New York pilots association and safety concerns after a crash. It references a Mechyaxard incident and diversion of exhaust, but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts. No clear event date or individuals are legible.
Reported incident near Lisbas Pampanga as Huk rebellion clashes with military police. Seventy soldiers and civilian guards reinforce the area after a three day engagement with tenacity to capture or drive out Huk forces. casualties uncertain. Police orders halt resignations and enforce temporary curbs as tensions rise.
Auckland reports Pan American service suspended temporarily until further notice. New Zealand flights and crew are to replace Constellations amid Clipper departure from New Zealand on Wednesday.
Wartime notice reports Germany to boost imports and increased food allocations for London children and workers as work continues amid shortages.
A Saturday night bombing in Alexandria, Bunda, left one British soldier dead and several others wounded as airmen tried to move away from the scene. A crowd restrained the injured, and police and officials arrived to assist and investigate.
Paris reports say the US Secret Service official urged utmost publicity for Peace Conference actions while French diplomats doubted many public sessions would occur and work would be carried on by closed committees.
A U S strategic survey for President Truman concludes Japan would have surrendered by end-1945 without the atomic bomb or Soviet entry. The report says invasion or continued war neither defeated Japan nor hastened surrender and that German defeat influenced Japanese resolve.
In a Leamington address Mr Beasley warned Britain could meddle in Australia’s fate if the country remained ill equipped. He urged a united, cooperative approach to strengthen defense and safeguard Australia from external threats in the face of imminent global tension.
A historical report outlines the idea of expanding the King's Flight to Capetown amid wartime transport developments. King George contemplates strategic routes and ongoing experiments with aircraft like the Vickers Viking as potential components of a broader imperial air network.
Irvin Goodman questioned the prosecution in a political espionage case. He pressed 14 questions about Kennedy and British services, alleging a spy plot to reveal naval secrets and the motives behind the accusations amid world tensions.
In London on Sunday the plan to instruct Germans in democracy proceeds with work arranged in Bride occupation zones. The program targets democratic education and civic norms as part of postwar efforts.
United States delegate Baruch submits to the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission a memorandum urging a treaty based framework for controlling atomic development. The plan emphasizes treaty referencing enforcement by the Security Council, veto protections for the Big Five, and limited internal national sovereignty in security matters to prevent the spread of destructive weapons.
London reports a bold Meteora air speed trial off the Sussex coast as pilots, garbed in singlets and shorts, aim to exceed 600 meters per second in a new world record attempt despite extreme heat and challenging conditions.
The Eighth Army commander Lieutenant General Eichelberger issued a strict order condemning drunken bullying of Japanese civilians by American soldiers. He said most personnel were irreproachable but a minority harmed relations and caused suspicions of occupation policy. Protests included car thefts, property damage, and intrusions on Japanese streets amid rationing and supply issues.
The Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs Mr W M Es Chunk and the Assistant Secretary Dr Z urtaa will post the Minister for Affairs Xe Evatt in Paris where the peace conference opens on July 2. A separate report notes a fatal shooting near Auckland as Sidney Peachey, recently married, was killed by an unknown assailant as his wife sat beside him. The gunfire shattered the window and struck the victim’s chest.
Research teams at Shirly Institute identify Ventile fabric as life saving material for crashed pilots in Western Europe and Arctic incidents. Studies describe windproof, storm resistant properties and strong insulation, noting its role in protecting aircrew amid harsh conditions and supporting survival outcomes.
U S price chief warns of inflation menace as meat prices rise and broad costs show strain. Officials caution steps may be needed to curb surging prices and stabilize markets amid wartime pressures.
Professional match notes describe Riggs and Budge facing in U5 with Budge advancing early. The California duo exchange long rallies, Budge makes a key error after 16 strokes, then both players unleash a flurry of pointed exchanges. Crowd noise rises as the duel heads toward later rounds.
A derailment occurred on a Salina bound line near Penaytramia injuring several people. Train crews and onlookers rushed to assist as cars left the track and embedded into an embankment. Emergency responders manned the scene while authorities investigated the cause.
Two doctors in Bangkok declared an inquiry into an incident where a man suffered injuries and a stain suggesting he had been shot. They noted the arm movements appeared clenched as if the person had been struck and killed.
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