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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1948

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Straits Times reports Malaya terror wave tests government

Singapore article cites Straits Times declaring Malaya gripped by guerrilla violence after three executions. It notes public demand for stronger government action, expanded police powers, and intensified military patrols amid murders and subversive activity.

Rauters Singapore Bluary Straits Times Malaya Exeecen Plautore Maliya Ehidlongva Leclarex Yetina Thare Ani Hropean Ie Comminiet Abromg Apm el Neque] In Te Blom Nora Tae Creech Joma Bettiah Hg Elentian Comerat Frumraion Arma Orwely Jonina Adard Madera Creech Oreanisen

Pakistan to Stay in British Empire

Fragmented wires report Pakistan to stay within Britain led by PM Rehman amid disputes over loyalty of leadership and trade aims. Pakistan seeks Australian wool and steel industry gains while Britain warns against communism influence in Malaya Burma and Shanghai seaboard, with tensions rising over regional allegiance and industrial policy.

Bribbane Thurmeay Botong Britain Paiata Australie Mio KO Fuahman Pakistan Har Rehman Pakintan

Norman von Mida Called Before Committee for Damages

The Meforce Committee in London on Thursday summoned Norman von Mida to explain why he damaged a buier in the first round of the Manchester Evening Chronicn. A £1,000 ramet faced scrutiny as the bunker veered into the gallery after being hit. The committee accepted the explanation. Leaders listed include F Daly, My Peetkoer 9, Novon Nida, Adama TB Haliburton, A. King, Burton 10.

London Thagsday Norman von Mida Fefory J Fry Buier Manchester Hin Ren Het Bie Ere F Daly My Peetkoer Novon Nida Adama TB Haliburton A. King Burton

Adelaide shoppers rush stores amid price rise fears

In Adelaide shoppers surged through stores as anticipation of price increases grew. The scene featured heavy buying of clothing items and discounts as consumers reacted to signals of upcoming rises.

Adelaide Lover Scanier

Shannon to Race Today in Los Angeles Mile Event

Shannon tucks Mafonts Wadiag in a 10000 dollar mile race today at Hollywood Park. Fontain topweight at 90 pounds, with Bhannon 86 and other runners including Plemmur at 4.13 and Olduverry at 7.32 in a tense field as Johnny Adams reports.

Los Angeles Bhannon Mafonts Wadiag Hyer Hollywood Ark Johnny Adams Fontain Plemmur Olduverry Stentarher Peoer

Sonic Pilot Aims for 1700 mph Flight Record

Washington reports Captain Charles Yeaver of the American Air Force plans a test flight of a rocket plane reaching 1700 mph, about two and a half times the speed of sound, with attempts to press toward 80,000 feet. Other pilots will assist with further tests as engineers seek higher speed and altitude.

Washington Charles Yeaver Ws. Air Force

Rapid progress in Marshall aid plan talks with allies

Washington reports reasonably rapid progress in negotiations with Britain, France, Sweden and others on bilateral agreements outlining conditions for aid under the Marshall Plan. Officials caution about timing and currency concerns as talks continue, with Treasury and administration aides declining further comment.

Washington Britain France Sweden Halgium United States

French Cabinet Threatens To Resign Over Germany Policy

Paris reports say the French government faced potential resignation after Foreign Minister Bidault urged the Nazi Assembly to allow fusion of the Trench zone in Germany with British and American zones. He warned Allied authorities to respect control of Berlin, while the Assembly approved a motion authorizing government action. Official talks with Washington and notes on bilateral negotiations followed as Australia and New Zealand weighed in on the draft agreements.

Paris London Germany M. Bidault Rence Reltner Crain Poinia Washington Department Australia New Zealand Tapan

Starvation Looms Without Solving Global Food Problem

In Parliament yesterday Lord Rice warned that unless a solution to food problems is found, starvation could spread on a gigantic scale. Lord Bruce criticized the World Bank and urged intensified land use and new production areas, saying the Marshall Plan alone may not be enough.

Lord Rice Lord Bruce Lord Flanlingdon Bruce Hail Wajid Bruce

Attorney General Martiny Falters in Legislative Assembly

Fragmented report describes Mr Martiny's sudden speech lapse in the Lagislative Assembly while answering a query linked to a newspaper report. The foreman of the Jury reportedly advised by the court, and Martiny struggled with his remarks before leaving the chamber.

Sydney Thurvlay Martiny Frog Wren Martin Marth Rewa Aivtiche X Court Ney Stortin

Australian minister in ere declared fault hive wolke ko

The fragmentary report from London on Thursday mentions a Fire Minister for Kikternal Main and a ministerial legal move. Few names or clear events survive the OCR, but the text signals a governmental dispute or appointment issue with political implications in the Commonwealth.

London Kikternal Main Faut Uetentiun Nt Jienant Sand

Kovacs Reaches Semifinals at Forest Hills Tennis

Frank M. Kovacs advanced to the No Hone! Professional Tennis Championship semifinals at Forest Hills by defeating Pancho Segura of Ecuador three sets to one. The match scores were 3/8, 3/8, 6/4, 8/6.

Forest Hills Frank M. Kovaca

Peace Efforts Highlight UN Plan for Palestine

London reports after talks with Arab leaders and Jewish representatives. Count Bernadotte travels to Tel Aviv for further talks as the UN Secretary General Trygve Lie works on a plan to deploy a UN force between 1,000 and 6,000 to implement a peace mission amid mixed reactions from major powers.

London Calan Paace Palestine Bernadotte Tel Aviv Reuters St Chiro Rhodes U.N Trygve Lit United Nations

Soviet Seek Adjournment of German Currency Reform

Soviet sources report Moscow asked Western zones to delay Germany currency reform for at least a week to pursue a Four Power agreement. British Foreign Minister Bidault told the National Assembly that Paris supports reform, while German officials say Western powers’ actions are exploratory. General Lucille Clay said he knew nothing of any suspension of emergency negotiations. Chamber later returned to arms division to push adjournment of the debt.

London Reuters Germany

U S Agreed To Consult Britain On Palestine

Secretary of State General Marshall states the United States and Britain have discussed actions on Palestine and will seek British consultation in general while noting rare exceptions. The report also mentions Malay Federation emergency meetings and detained individuals in a separate dispatch.

U.S Britain Palestine Washington Marshall United States ORY Pane Alremed Et Mugla Lumpur Afin Abeng Au Federation of Malays Mat Meeti Ve Dam Reuters

Arrests of Forty Communist Leaders Stir Singapore Action

Reports say Singapore authorities launched an all-out anti- Communist drive arresting forty leaders and many followers after raids on schools and suspicious establishments. Chinese nationals are among those detained as government targets Communist elements in the city.

Aap-Reuters Singapore Dap- Ater Matly Vantin Communist Secret Snietiea

Treloar Wins 100 Metres in Minneapolis Race

In a North West Open Amateur Athletic Union meeting held in Minneapolis, John Treloar defeated Clyde Boatt in the 100 metres with a time of 10.6 seconds. Howden finished third, with Clark Rice of Minnesota fourth, as Treloar edged Beott and others to secure the lead tape win amid a close finish and lingering fatigue.

Minneapolas John ‘Treloar Clyde Boatt Inched Treloar Coll Nee Nack Houden Clark Rice Minnesota Treloarsecret United Viwineny Houden T Howden Howden

Sedgman Wins At Tennis Queen's Club Final Entry

Frank Sedgman reached the final eighth at the Queen's Club championship by beating B Vodieka 8/2 and E Morea 13/11 6/4. Mexico named Armando Guerrero Arcacha and Gustavo Palafox to play Canada in the Davis Cup round, with anticipated clash against Australia in the North American zone final.

London Frank Sedgman B. Vodieka Crechoa E. Morea Argen Femteu J. Harper Mexico

Amphibious journey astonishes New York crowd

A crowded New York harbor scene delights about 100 onlookers as an amphibious vehicle prepares to continue its world circuit. A pilot in speaking tones reflects on the trip and the challenges of coordinating land and sea segments.

New York

Police And Troops In Action Against 20 000 French Strikers

Fifteen thousand police confront 20 000 strikers across multiple towns in France including Clermont Ferrand and Sainte Thenne. Armoured cars and tear gas deployed as sit down protests by rubber workers meet with force. The strike draws international attention as unions and sympathizers stage actions nationwide.

Paris Pla Clarmont-Farrand Freseh Atrik Worteera Navy Sainte Thenne Alasce Lorraing Clermont-Ferrand Bank of France Clermont-Ferrand Atrite Fa Millatered Chale Forone Tutalle de ‘Tyre Sadonaline Strikures Saauallen Havide Miupang OC Lathiain

Plane Crash in Sandstorm Near Amara Leaves Few Survivors

A plane with thirteen aboard including Americans vanished during a sandstorm near Amara. The aircraft’s captain and a crew member remained with the wreckage as searchers comb the desert. U S Air Force headquarters in Berlin reported one dead and four missing, with the rest presumed recovered.

Amara Thur Suilinna Ernecionn Partien Brenkfurt Teia

Unclear OCR fragment hints at golf score row

Fragmentary text mentions holed in one and players Rowbotham and Threistiman with weeks noted. Difficult to extract a coherent event or date from the damaged lines.

St Yarde Threstiman Rowbotham Tunaeap

Soviet Walk Out From Allied Control Council

Soviet representatives accuse the Allied Control Council of bias and mismanagement in rail traffic and economic policy in Berlin. Western allies criticize industrial halts and announce allowances for West Berlin card holders as tensions rise.

Allied Control Council Briah Amercan Baylin Bartier Berlin United Press

Australia India trade grows. machinery demand rises

Sydney reports trade between Australia and India has increased from about £2,090,000 last year to 618 million currently. General Mirten Adastemy announced the arrival of a senior delegation, noting strong demand in India for Australian machinery as the two nations deepen economic ties.

Sydney Lisut Mirten Adastemy India

Australia Declares at Eight for 352 in Northampton

A confused weather affected play as Australia declared at 352 for eight. Wisely built by openers and middle order, the innings featured key contributions from Meconi and Waugh with partnerships aiding a strong total. Rain interruptions and patchy fielding challenged both sides, but Australia posted a competitive score before Northampton weather ended the day.

Northampton Thursdey Wigit Towlers Harnbeaing Norynamphons Lamar Feet Akai Chowan Willie Lisiede Marvey Luka Sly Hassett Vries Eli AOD Wits Actun Wiju Alniveapinners Gare Braderipl Broerick Mr Cool Mike Snore Hannett Mie Inno

Marmese Minister Declares No Break With Britain

A Marmese official states there will be no rupture with Britain, emphasizing ongoing cooperation and shared interests. The minister reassures partners amid regional tensions and confirms continued support for allied actions and trade.

Britain

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