20 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1946
Page
1
A Teheran secret accord among Churchill Roosevelt and Stalin reportedly agreed Italy should lose colonial power in the Mediterranean. Diplomatic circles say a postponement of the Europe conference may be announced within ten days.
New York Tuesday reports protests to the United Nations Security Council over encroachment and calls on the council to address Russia’s actions in Peru and elsewhere. France, Yugoslavia, and Argentina propose agenda items focusing on international peace and regional security, with Yugoslavia urging Albania’s immediate membership.
Reports say Minami Duke volcano belches smoke and lava toward Murogami in Southern Kyobi. Evacuation ships prepare to move villagers along the lava flow advancing at about a quarter mile per hour toward the settlement.
Fragmentary report attributes to Dr Ayneman the claim of reshaping Korea and condemns Pravda allegations. The incomplete text references a Bemoneatie Council of Southers and a dismissed interview with a Bonean newspaper, with unspecified accusations involving Americans.
London police report political social and economic confusion after war draws in dominions. An official note from the Prime Minister promises joint leadership in London and readiness to reshape policy to support trade and national unity while aligning with international bodies.
Prime Minister McKenzie King told the House of Commons the Soviet spy ring in Canada was a serious situation. He hoped the inquiry would restore trust between Russia and Canada and said Stalin would not have countenanced the events.
A report details a treason case in which Professor Nunn-Mlay faces charges after being implicated in Soviet relations issues. The proceedings reference Canada work, a Sleer museum matter, and defense challenges to admitted facts amid a Scots Yard inquiry led by Deputy Commander L Burt.
In a candid address the Prime Minister accepted responsibility for the investigations tied to a Canadian expropriation scheme. He cited a rogue circle of officials and foreign influence, insisting government warned and acted to protect national interests. He urged restraint and stressed allied friendship with Canada while condemning illegal acts by a few.
London markets report Branford spinners face shortages of wool supply to cover private channels. Wool contractors estimate limited delivery for the March period, with notable delays and disrupted shipments affecting local textile operations.
Major General Charles Willoughby told the Press in Honolulu that he believes communists are infiltrating the United States Army. He cited suspected lines from Washington reaching down through the ranks, signaling broad infiltration concerns.
Princess Elizabeth arrived in Belfast on her first Northern Ireland visit. Crowds lined quays as a royal salute echoed past decorated streets. A bright escort parade and a small girl presenting a bouquet opened a day of royal ceremony before she proceeded to Government House.
A Vatican statement alleging red oppression of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Western Ukraine says many dioceses were forced underground, citing suppression after a 1860 union with Rome and the Bolshevik era. It notes clergy imprisoned or barred from ministry and criticizes apostate priests for seeking Rome’s primacy.
Tuesday testimony in Singapore recounts crowding internees into cages, petrol soaked grounds, and executions. Colonel Slee man led prosecutions against 21 officers. report notes deaths of 18 predominantly European inmates and a burned or beaten European. October 1943 details mention Australian raids and alleged executions.
Britain again refuses to join France in bringing the Franco regime before the Security Council. London seeks information to support charges against Franco in Paris and declines to condemn his government as a threat to security. The report notes exchanges with Spain and mentions exiled Republicans and other groups in Lisbon and Madrid.
A military court trying Japanese war crimes in Timor is described as a legally constituted body not to be swayed by public opinion. Witnesses recount brutal torture of British and Australian soldiers, including repeated beatings and mock laughter as captives were abused. Several Japanese officers face charges, with testimony detailing captivity and torture for days.
Auckland Tuesday Charles Schmidt junior reports a home sick bride candidate from New Zealand to be abroad toward the UK, but travel could not proceed. He urged her to leave her mother and comply, while noting he loves her though she hesitates to go to the United States.
An article notes an Asian officer named Nae Fano linked to the Attack on Pearl Harbor and his arrest for war crimes. The report frames the case as part of wartime justice and identifies the involved party.
A deadly aircraft accident near Endon left seven men dead when the craft crashed in an open area. Officials report the wreck occurred during takeoff or landing operations with investigation to determine cause and circumstances.
Hamburg trial details alleged German camp guards at Neuengamme performed experiments on inmates and even killed children. Prosecutors said a three days leave was given for each act of killing, with guards forcing inmates to run a border line during the war era.
In the House of Commons debate, the government denied the Australien Government request to use the liner Queer Hilleaneth for war transport. Ministers said ships should be rebuilt for soldiers and food shipments, not passenger relief, noting large numbers of women and children would be moved. About 800 Australian servicemen plus dependents were to travel from London to Southampton for onward passage, with Athlone referenced.
A report from London notes the Hungarian National Assembly adopted a measure seen as suppressing press freedom. The action aims to curb information deemed harmful to the Republic’s democratic image and international standing amid tensions with foreign observers.
Fragmented report notes debate in the House of Commons with mentions of Canada’s role as a satellite of the United Kingdom and the Conservative government’s stance. Names appear garbled but indicate urging support for a formal allegiance and imperial alignment.
Unprovoked military actions and boycotts mark a renewed split within Chinese factions. The Kuomintang Congress closed in June urges unity and attendance at the Nanking Provincial Assembly on May 8. Reports claim Communist forces plan large scale attacks in Manchuria and Mukden region, with the seizure of Changchun railway yards enhancing their leverage.
London reports the British Cabinet Mission leaving for India to confer with Viceroy executive and provincial governors. They will meet the premier of Sind Punjab and Assam provinces and discuss the plan ahead. In New Delhi the Congress president told Reuters independent India would guarantee world peace and seek to lift the nation from focal conditions to strengthen defences.
Frank Kovacs, a professional, claims amateurs receive payment in open tournaments and says some pros have benefited from such arrangements. He asserts the practice undermines amateur status and calls for a purge of fakery, noting controversy around payments of around 800 dollars per event.
Paris reports the Bank of France gold reserves totaling over 50 million francs returned from abroad. The gold had been removed before the collapse, loaded onto the cruiser Monticello and redirected to Paris.
UNRRA urged greater unity among nations and condemned disruptions to food supplies, warning shortages fuel armed conflict. The organization cited aid operations delivering millions in food and supplies, while noting doubts about motives and the need for wider cooperation to ease hunger and tension.
Fragmented OCR text discusses zone control issues in London and the postwar division of Germany. Mentions leaders, Britain’s role, the Potsdam or similar agreements, and aims for unified administration. Notes tensions over speed of rehabilitation and policy toward trade unions.
Otago captain Hanice was dismissed by Dockand after a tight game in Dunedin. Australia pursued a modest target and reached victory by eight wickets, with strong bowling spells and steady batting sealing the result.
A garbled report lists multiple names including O'Reilly, McCool, and Overton amid a London sports reference. The fragment mentions a war treysport move and indicators of an investigation or incident with unclear evidence. Ha owting and Jolingan appear in scattered phrases.
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