21 Jun 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1946
Page
1
A Times correspondent reports Bidault elected Premier of France to form a government. He faces challenges securing agreement on the policy program and securing approval from the Assembly. Party divisions and cabinet ties loom as the coalition negotiates with socialist and left-wing elements.
New York sessions discuss an international accord to control production of atomic energy and outlaw weapons. Gromyko urges open signature, indefinite terms, and penalties for violations. Evatt and Canada seek careful study and immediate steps to restrict arms while avoiding hasty commitments. Committees to study exchange of technical info and prevent weaponization are proposed.
Secretary of State Acheson and Secretary Patterson briefed the House Foreign Affairs Committee on a Marshall Plan like scheme to cut China’s armed forces. They propose unifying Nationalist and Communist armies into a single force with integrated training by the United States.
Tokyo reports General Tojo through attorney Kiyono denied a Washington claim that a special envoy sought terms. He admitted private thoughts but stated no formal instruction exists. Tojo said Japan demands urgent actions: permit unlimited gasoline, cut China supplies, and stop fuel to China if Washington agrees, altering events had they occurred.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Britain facing economic stress and reliance on aid. Mentions Stirling Castle, Mr Ea Witham, and Williams asserting no belief in an imminent peaceful end. References food from Australia and reduced export trade as the conflict winds down.
Allied dead from Malaya and Singapore are being reinterred at a new cemetery near the Strait of Malacca. A memorial for the missing is planned as recovery continues, with many identified as killed or missing in action.
An apparent discussion outlines plans to acquire interests in communications. The note references individuals and entities, including Mr Golaplant, and mentions a predicted action or decision with a potential EUR amount.
Parliament committees favored tests of frequency modulation broadcasting in capital cities to reduce static and improve reception quality for future services. They noted potential receivers would need updates but expected overall better health and service for television. committees proposed limited experimental receivers and warned against premature public rollout.
London report says Allied plan allocates nine tenths of a million dollars for rehabilitation and resettlement of Jewish victims with urgency on German reparations. The remaining tenth funds non monetary aid and emigration, prompted by the Paris Conference accord signed June 14. Critics call the total inadequate for the scale of losses and demand broader distribution to enable large numbers to emigrate from Europe.
A refugee ship slipped out of Italy carrying hundreds of people as police boarded to halt the captain and begin investigations. The crew sought port amid regional orders and warnings, while authorities scrutinized the voyage and its passengers.
Unrest in Palestine continues with the reported kidnapping of six British officers and fears for a British nursing sister due to an overdue return from leave near Tel Aviv. The incident follows attacks on a British military airfield near an upper Galilee village and ongoing clashes around nearby settlements. Authorities in Tel Aviv and HeliJtiah intensify security, while Jewish and Anglo Jewish councils urge restraint and seek the release of kidnapped officers as anger grows over wartime conditions.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Nahum Galemma and a Palestinian protection tale. References to a British Ambassador in Washington, with unclear figures and names, indicate a diplomatic context but details are unreadable and uncertain.
Lord President Morrison told Nottingham farmers that food control will be needed after rationing ends. He urged guarantied prices and market systems to ensure supply, stating Britain must maintain stable access to essential foods through postwar adjustment.
Dublin reports Prime Minister Eire Mr. de Valera in the Dail on a vote of distress in Europe. He urged solidarity and noted Britain’s willingness to face shortages and respond to needs as Europe endures hardship. He argued the second vote by eve could improve aid and relief efforts.
Remembrance Day to replace Armistice Day with a plan mentioned by Loni Thirty Tae Prine Minter VMr. The text notes a November 11 Remembrance event and references King George V performing an unveiling act. The fragmentary report hints at participation at the November service and a ceremonial act associated with the king.
A scrambled report outlines plans involving an energy driven submarine lab, a professor and a state herald, aiming to explore bid details and the Ded ot the Ausnile Oven. It mentions a pathyaphers project, licensed anewested, and a Tomar misies context with Rhos Hann.
The Director General of Artillery Major-General W. Eldridge announces Britain's secret postwar guns. They surpass lightweight drainage pipes in range and power, with the capacity to deliver heavy shells over great distances.
A large unemployed protest in Alexandria led to clashes as police charged through the heart of the city. Demonstrators shouted for work and food while the premier refused to declare the unemployment crisis a cause for reform. The unrest escalated and order was restored after a violent dispersion.
In Auckland a government move to secure 300 nurses for Britain prompted a nationwide hold and protest. Prime Minister announced an inquiry into whether workers would respond amid housing shortages and hospital strain as a mass walkout loomed.
A report from Australia quotes the Minister for the Army and officials detailing that 95 enemy escapees remain at large, including 8 prisoners of war and internees. The figures suggest some captives are sheltered by civilians, with authorities prepared to pursue all recaptured or harboured individuals.
Fragmentary OCR leaves a garbled note about a German individual, Henrich Siemer, with unclear details. The text hints at a suicide in a jail related incident, with scattered names and ages, but no coherent events, dates, or locations are discernible.
Paris dispatch reports the Big Four failed to agree on two economic clauses of the Italian draft treaty. Restitution of United Nations property and compensation for Allied nationals who suffered in Italy were disputed. The disagreement, seen as a sign of wider postwar rifts, centers on how to structure reparations and postwar production within Europe’s trade framework.
Fragmented telegraph and Bombay press accounts describe Nehru being bayoneted and knocked back by a sentry while attempting to enter Srinagar amid disturbances. Dewan Changasaw, an Assembly member, also injured trying to shield the barrier as crowds chanted and a large political demonstration unfolded.
Moslem opposition critiques the Viceroy and Viceroy’s policies as unsteady. Dr Jinnah led a delegation to discuss internal government changes with hope the Congress Party will align with Moslem League demands. The Moslem League warns it will not concede its position amid Congress concessions.
Athens faces a crisis as the government threatens to resign amid a planned plebiscite on the monarchy. Prime minister and officials signaled the sole question to be asked, creating uncertainty about the country’s political future.
Secretary of State proposes to gather two ministers for talks before the end of the week on a plan involving Palestine and a move toward a staged settlement. Prime Minister Bevin and others are expected to support the plan as Western democracies pursue resolution.
A garbled text fragment mentions Bradford Tope and cronTee with references to quarter totals and a hostile exchange. It hints at a financial or sports score context but lacks readable names, dates, or places to form a coherent event summary.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a political row over appointment or policy. Mentions cabinet persuasion, Lord Stangata, Culro 98, and Pasha, with garbled names and places. No clear events, dates, or outcomes identifiable.
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