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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1949
Page
1
Reports indicate Western powers propose to send plans to the Soviet Union aimed at easing the Berlin crisis. Discussions focus on timing and the possibility of reopening negotiations, with emphasis on coordinating transport and economic aspects and on achieving a five power settlement.
Vatican officials expressed regret but not surprise at the arrest of prominent Catholic leaders in Czechoslovakia. The Vatican expected tensions over state control of church affairs as authorities accuse church figures of fomenting unrest and opposing government policy.
New York reporting notes Justice Department involvement as Coplon faces arrest linked to a dictaphone device capturing conversations about government officials. The probe centers on alleged illegal eavesdropping and the potential chain of connections to public offices and policy actions.
A Yugoslav communique states Czech exports to Yugoslavia are mixed amid uncertain trade, with talk of interventions and evolving relations. The brief notes ongoing dialogue between the two states and upcoming actions, reflecting cautious optimism and potential shifts in policy.
In Tokyo Cardinal Gilroy departed for Australia after a farewell in Japan ending his diplomatic tour. Archbishop of Tokyo bid him farewell as he prepared to travel from Yokota to Iwakuni for the final leg of his trip.
Police investigate the death of 88 year old fs. Thaline Zuphemia Thom an in Kalgoorlie Efieplbi. Report says she was set on fire by a relative or partner during the night. She succumbed to burns later at hospital.
Washington dispatch claims Ambassador Harriman is ordered by the U S government to press Britain to devalue the pound as part of the European recovery effort. The note cites Pearson and a fear of a persistent stopgap delaying British consumption and the broader Marshall Plan aims.
Report from Berlin notes a large crowd cheering as a stadium was handed to Germans amid a ceremony linked to a German sports event. Details are unclear due to garbled text but reference to officials and a notable trial nearby is mentioned.
President Truman reportedly took responsibility for a diplomatic note regarding Israel and the Arab states. The note, described by Drew Pearson, calls for reassessment of U.S. positions following UN and US policy debates. It discusses regional tensions and potential actions by Arab nations and repatriation matters.
A farm worker was killed and another seriously wounded in a gun nest incident near San Giovanni Verrelo in the Bologna region yesterday. Labour leaders held a general strike in Bologna city and province as tension rose after the death in the strike wave affecting about 1.1 million Italian workers and six million unemployed.
The German princess married a Texas decorator after meeting postwar. Crown Ertine Wil velar, tied to German nobility, wed Harris, a former American Army captain. The ceremony, held in Harris's home state, marks a union blending European aristocracy with American origins.
Trieaste moves to establish a modern oil refining plant with European backing. The project received funds and approval from the Organisation for Turkish Economic Cooperation and related bodies, totaling £405,000 for the venture.
Reported by the Daily Telegraph the pool promoters association plans to spend about £100,000 to wage a war on members of Parliament in an effort to secure a pension for 20 percent of amount subscribed to the Pools. London Monday.
Konrad Cachbely, brother of a propaganda minister, was found dead near New Nadt after an escape attempt. He died of a stroke while interned in a Rhine-Main labor camp during denazification proceedings. He was 57 and associated with Noa publishing organizations in the region.
The Prime Minister stated the Labour Party expects a decisive majority in favor of conscription in the upcoming referendum. He urged unity and warned against defeat, stressing the country faces a critical wartime need and national duty.
A report from Reuters notes allegations of a plotted derailment on the Japanese emperor Hirohito’s train. Stones were found on tracks in Kyushu days after the event, reported by a pilot of the Imperial task force, with authorities citing sabotage as a possible motive and citing intelligence about repairs and possible involvement.
London reports railway workers deciding to resume normal duties by next Sunday after a limited stoppage. Liverpool dockers also return to work today following discussions at Avonmouth and with Labour figures urging an end to the dispute.
Tokyo report says two American pilots were killed and twelve others injured when four planes collided in midair over Minawe. One aircraft was destroyed and another damaged. Two mechanics died and four others were hurt in the crash and fire.
Hungary defeated witsland by four matches to nil in the European zone quarterfinal of the Cavin Cup. Hungary will meet the winner of the unfinished tie where Ivanice leads Cerchoalo vakia two matches to one.
United Europe prankotiey movement plans a Monday assembly in Whee-Norn with Duncan Randya appearing as Mr Churchill to address 220 delegates on behalf of the site Se Churchill. Prime Minister Paul Henry Apank is noted as organizer and spokesperson.
A fragmented dispatch from New York notes urgent calls to prioritize human rights over East West frictions. Leaders insist long term UN security and decolonization justice shape future treaties and global stability.
Shanghai faces a market clampdown as Communist authorities curb speculators and halt gold and money exchange trades. Bank and street activity declines while the Stock Exchange remains guarded by soldiers. Foreign troops from Britain and Malaysia are poised to reinforce Hong Kong, with tensions rising over a foreign loan and industrial aid shaping Communist moderation.
Gerhard Eisler’s sister in New York denounces Britain for releasing him from custody in Germany after the Polish liner Batory seizure. She calls the move a tragic political mistake and criticizes Britain’s treatment of her brother, a former German Communist and executive member of the International, who now seeks asylum after the Labour Party Conference.
There are indications of a substantial reduction in the price of newsprint and newspapers will increase from six to eight pages this year. Lord Rothermers, chairman of the Associated Newspaper Ltd, told shareholders today. He warned that the higher costs will prove a financial embarrassment to many.
General MacArthur condemns the Soviet note accusing Moscow of inciting disorder and violence in Japan. He portrays the Soviet stance as hypocritical while urging adherence to international law and humane treatment of prisoners. He singles out Kanin’s support for rights and condemns totalitarian suppression of liberty.
Western powers insist on dismantling four Ruhr synthetic oil plants as British and German police mobilize for possible force. Strikes and barricades set by workers and soldiers, with 130,000 men expected to meet the operation, as displacement and unemployment loom and union leaders threaten further action.
The King and Queen, in residence at Windsor Castle, attended morning service at George's Chapel yesterday. In the afternoon they appeared at an open window to listen to the Guards playing on the terrace.
A fragmented report notes the MCC squad extended play with a 60 to 0 stretch after a slow start. Compton led with a strong scoring effort as Evang added key points in the sequence, shaping the late push.
Singapore press reports Mr Calwell of Australia criticized the remigration policy and racial attitudes in Asia. He urged calm and warned against stoking racial passions, calling for a measured approach to immigration and Asian affairs.
The U S appeals court upholds contempt of Congress findings against William Son Walton Trumbo and others for refusing to answer questions before the House Committee. They received one year sentences and fines of 1090 dollars as of October 1 1947.
An unclear report notes Anthony Eden recovering after a collapse during a public interaction. The brief mentions a prior health incident and his continued address to the public, with no further confirmed details.
Fragmentary text notes a 90 percent turnout in Trieste with results linked to the council race. Mentions a Democratic Party victory and the potential return of certain leaders, with unclear details about party lines and dates.
Fragmentary dispatches claim government forces recaptured Magwe, a key river town 300 miles west of Mandalay, after fierce fighting. Casualties reported include dead and wounded, with Allied forces pressing operations in central Burma amid ongoing river control efforts.
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