Transeuropean Curtain Advances Amid Czech Flight
A Prague newspaper reports three Czech Socialist deputies Vladimir Kensine Alois Catk and Ote Horr fled the country along with a former persecutor of the Peoples Court due to land reform and an order handling political control. The article notes authorities planned to strip parental rights and set harsh penalties, with turmoil spreading as escapees cross borders.
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London
Cech
Vladimir Kensine
Alois Catk
Ote Horr
Elted
Peoples Court
Czehhoslovakis
Prague
Grave Crisis in International Relations and Defense Moves
The piece outlines urgent moves to bolster national security and peace efforts. It cites American calls for naval and military strength, civic mobilization, and large forces readiness. It notes parliamentary actions in Norway and Western Europe, with grain deals and disputed treaties shaping the global defense landscape.
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America
Ely
Aly
Martin
Italy
Dataal
Barty
House of Representatives
Jandara
Frnnian
Fornign
Overheating Engines Halt Tasman Trans Service
Omitted readable details indicate service disruption due to engine overheating on the Trans Tasman line. Managers note repairs underway and expect resume of service in April.
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Trans. Tasman
US purchases little wool from Australia amid price fluctuations
The Wall Street Journal correspondent notes small Australian wool imports as prices shift. Domestic buyers face high costs and limited supply while American mills assess options and timelines.
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Australia
British Traders Press for Purchase Tax Cut
London reports British retail distributors responding to government pleas for reduced purchase tax. A plan to cut the tax by 730 million pounds, tied to stock already taxed, faced agreement from key officials but faced questions about enforcement and impact on prices.
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London
Ford Cripp
Talen Dent Ske Gove Feta
Hight Killed in Air Collision Over MAR
Two SEB airmen died in a midair collision over MAR amid a burst of fire. The wreckage confirmed toll at one plane and the other crew member was killed in the same incident.
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SEB
Mar
Polish Soviet trade pact signed in Berlin for 4 million
Poland and the Soviet zone have signed a four million trade agreement in Berlin. The Soviet side will supply wood scrap iron machinery and chemical trade items in exchange for Polish coal iron non ferrous metals and foodstuffs.
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Berlin
Poland
Germany
British cruiser Sheffield sails from Honduras to Caribbean
British naval force departs British Honduras at dawn headed for the Caribbean. Vice Admiral Sir William Tennant aboard the Sheffield confirms patrols and coastal defenses will continue as Guatemala remains a potential threat. The fleet plans to join Canadian warships for Caribbean exercises and Jamaica deployment.
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Belize
Sheffield
William Teanant
British Honduras
Atay
Fes
Te Tele
Guatemala
Frontier
Jamaica
Gerald Hawksworth
Revell
Hastings Plane Arrives From England to Darwin
The Handley Page Hastings, Britain's largest military transport, arrives from London to Darwin. It carries a 7 ton payload and range over 2000 miles, with pilots testing its performance for service chiefs. Demonstrations of Australia and New Zealand routes are expected. It will be flown here tomorrow for Sydney trials.
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Darwin
Wednerany
Brat Handley Page
Alcatraila Arriv
London
Fte Britais
Zia Tt
Fain
Civil Aviation
Tne Hastings
Finnish Treaty Proposals Outline War Time Pact Terms
Helsinki reports that the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee drafted counter proposals to Russia for a treaty. The plan calls for a ten year term and an effective date tied to wartime conditions.
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Helsinki
Veanreany
Parliamentary Foreign Affairt
Tritish Labour Has to Consider All Opinions
The Labour Party faces an annual conference debate over government policy and the need to consider all opinions. The Lord President and Labour leaders argue that ignoring dissent could risk dictatorship, urging openness and consensus within party ranks.
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Tritish Labour
London
Mr. Morrison
Lewisham
Labour Party
He Rosen
Australia Women Win in Dunedin Test Match
Australia women defeated Otago for 73 and led by strong batting from Wiles who made 113 and Edwards with 108 as the innings closed with Australia 380 runs declared after two hours of play in Wellington.
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Wellington
Otago
Tralia
Dunedin
Australia
Tirer
Mise Wiles
Miss Edwards
Australie
Censorship Claims Rock Japan Coverage as Election Reporting Falters
An overlooked segment attacks President Trumaz era censorship in Japan calling a "paper cartel" that blocks full reporting of candidacy. Veterans and civilians criticize army radio for limiting broadcasts and suppressing controversial material about the campaign.
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Tte Maca
Trumaz
Teat
Cartela
Japan
Mackrher Smoka
Army
Atara and
Stripes
New Title for King of Egypt
Fragmentary item reports King Farouk in Egypt and a constitutional committee considering amendments at Gorky near Moscow. Mentions Volga Cairo, Wednesday, and a proposed tie in a power station project with a pending approval by a constitutional committee.
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Egypt
Aleotieg
Volga Cairo
Wertenday
Moscow
Farouk
Gorky
U S Transfers 29 Ships to Italy Service
President Truman ordered transfer of 29 merchant ships to Italy as goodwill gesture. Fifteen Liberty ships and the rest Italian vessels seized during the war. Justice Department announced Tallane joining the Communist Party would be barred from entering the United…
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Washington
Truman
Italy
United States
Justice Department
Tallane
Commorat Party
Lwoming
United
Palestine Partition Agreement Collapses
The United States withdraws support as Arab resistance weakens to partition. International debate centers on the fate of Palestine after the mandate ends. The Big Four aim for a satisfactory Friday resolution while violence erupts in Jerusalem and nearby areas.
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Palestine
New York
Wedai
Holy Land
Aming Chamoun
Lebaron
Stalan
Tate
Comune
Gregor
Fara
Ayria
Pesce
Tut Onina
Creege
United States
France
Rofale
Rtani
de T. F‘ralang
China
Cousteen
Big Four
European Recovery Conference Plans Treaty Work
Paris reports outline the European Recovery Conference ordering treaty work and immediate action against poverty under the Marshall Plan. Five-Power Treaty Alliance expected to bind Western Europe with Franco-British collaboration and a high command structure. Lord Montgomery potential inspector general noted as Belgium visit looms. Guards strike at Buckingham Palace marked by boiler protests.
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Beitien Rorean
Avin
Europe
Grant
Deen Siidieg
St Aye
Committee of Investigation
France
Five Governmenta
Ty the
Marshall Programme
Mugernigh Gomund
Lord Montgomery
Ban on Union Expenditure Declared Unconstitutional
Washington report states Predera District Court found the Taft Hartley Act ban on political spending by labor unions unconstitutional. Judge Ben Moore dismissed an aidment by the Justice Department and noted Philip Murray faced alleged violation for funding Edward Garmats in the 1948 congressional race. The French department said it will appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Predera District Court
Labour
Wni
Ben Moore
Justicement
C5. T Ia
Philip Murray
Murray
Edward Garmats
Congress
Ballemore
Phe Insus
Arizona
France Drparment
Supreme Court
Committee Rejects Indonesian Protest in Security Council Debates
Batavia report says Dutch and Republican proposals to the Security Council Good Offices Committee cover all aspects of Indonesian settlement. The committee yesterday rejected the Republican request to forward to the Security Council. Protesters faced a barrage as Arabs opened fire amid street clashes and pedestrians sought shelter.
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A.a.p-Reutart
Batavia
Security Council Good Offices
Patraw
Security Council
van Mook
Sonal
Anglo French Move On Channel Tunnel Progress Feared
British and French engineers and parliamentarians gathered in London to revive the Dover Calais tunnel project with an estimated cost between 50 and 60 million pounds. Leaders urged both governments to study the plan and promote closer Franco British cooperation while noting fewer technical difficulties now exist.
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Lunuary
Liitian
London
Dover
Calnie
Plane
Hatas
Poles Severely Punished by Military Court in Warbaw
A military court in Warbaw sentenced three leading members of the Polish Underground to death for aiding General Anders and organizing an underground opposition. Maria Badagowaks is named among the condemned. Five others received prison terms from five to 18 years.
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Warbaw. Weanewaay
Pollan
Maria Badagowaks
Anders
Poland
Conviction of M P Quashed in London Court
The Appellate Court quashed a 12 month sentence and fine on David Weltsman Labour supporter for Stoke Newington. He faced charges of conspiring with others to contravene orders restricting manufacture and supply of toilet preparation.
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London
Weanenmey
Appesla
Aine of
KOO
David Weltsman
Stetacer
Stoke Newington
German Rations Raised On Occupied City Breakpoint
The article notes changes to German rations in an occupied city, indicating adjustments in supplies and distribution. It mentions numbers like 1,800 and 2,800 units and hints at a broader variety of goods, with emphasis on wartime controls and shortages.
Fresh rioting near Accra leaves seven dead
A riot erupted Monday about 1 Sumas north of Accra after clashes with police over the release of mix Gold Crnafenders, resulting in seven deaths. Police and government officials reported the incident and ongoing unrest in the region.
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aCe. Ny
Sumas
Accra
Republicans Endorse MilBudget Stimulus for Defense
U S Republicans urge a 1,000 million dollar boost to the military budget amid Truman’s plan for a joint session. Henry Wallace cables Congress urging calm while criticizing the Truman doctrine. Moscow Radio weighs mobilization and Soviet stance against Western arms competition.
Communists blamed for siege and civilian exodus at Changchun
A government spokesman claimed over 70 000 casualties in the crackdown while asserting reprisals failed to destroy ammunition dumps. He said rebels gained no aid from captured areas as thousands of civilians fled toward Changchun amid the conflict.
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A.a.plauters
Nanking
Wetneedsy
Thair
Tte
Eoveraasi
Sang Tor Cag
Tri Lo Ae
Omar
Maret
Nak
Kirin
Changchun
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