Atom splitting claim shocks London readers
The lab at Cambridge led by Cockroft and Walton reportedly split the atom using 100,000 volts, yielding 16,000,000 volts and suggesting electrical power could be multiplied 160 times. Lord Rutherford reportedly affirmed the account, saying the conclusion is fairly correct.
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London
Reynelde
Doctora Cockroft
Walton
Cambridge
Journal
Lord Rutherford
Royal Society
Unclear electoral note from fragmented OCR
Fragmentary text references elections and a deputy likely to be returned with mentions of votes and rent. Content is garbled and lacks coherent names or places.
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France
Unie Vrei
Thieves Loot London Gallery in Violent Break‑in
A gang raided a London gallery stealing paintings and books valued around £3300. The burglars forced entry, ransacked rooms, and left evidence of a struggle with broken doors and footprints in the hall. Police search for suspects as authorities piece together the lookouts and escape route.
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London
Fey
Fede Fancus Romney
Noor
Varily
Tare Kinga
Unclear OCR fragment on relations and violence impact
A garbled snippet discusses interpersonal relations and possible incident linkage. It mentions a Korean and Japanese individual, with January referenced. The text is nonsensical and lacks coherent facts or named entities.
California Bans Cup Team Plays at Havana Exhibitions
Calit. Berkeley Aces Sauber en route for Havana for Cup exhibitions at Tenth Bid. Gerald Etrot Crawford defeated Brown 2-8 10-8. Arthur and Clomanger ran arena while Sprochs chasedplays aim to impress as Cal? team competes in cup events.
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Berkeley
Calit
Sauber
Hove
Havana
Calis
Hora
Gerald Etrot
Crawford
Send Brown
Bet
LL Arthur
Clomanger
Ran Arene
Sprochs
Federal A L P Prepares for State Elections
Sydney report outlines Federal A.L.P policy aims for unemployment relief and public works. Proposed immediate reopening of metropolitan works, shipbuilding for ports, and Tasmanian service. plan to abolish the dole in favor of work at awarded rates. Delegates discuss railway scrapping and universal work schemes with city and country seats planned for New South Wales election contest.
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Sydney
Funday
Phe
Hahaam
Yeaterday
Aid
Orday
Contonence
Mambbra
Pathy
House of Representatives
Tiniflcation
Theodore
Poe Tarn
Wighthowte
Bigramme
Shipbul ‘Rve
Universa
Taub
Newfoundland Legislature Reduces Members in New Redistribution
A Newfoundland redistribution proposal cuts the legislature from 49 to 31 seats and reduces electoral districts from 14. The measure would take effect at the upcoming general elections in June. Legislation to authorize operations awaiting passage in Parliament is noted.
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Jotin
Newfoundland Segislaturs
Crom Hf
Newfoundland
Prohibition raid cripples Al Capone distillery operation
Prohibition agents seized Capone's alleged Yorks Times linked Gratilery in New York discovering a three-building complex with a 2 8 power house vats tanks and alcohol. A wrecking crew breached walls and found two cats and a single rat. Estimated daily revenue reached ten thousand dollars with the plant in operation for a year.
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New York
Chitcage
Yorks Times
Capone
Prohibiam
Latham Urges Caution in Naval Arms Talks at Geneva
Mr J G Latham addressing the Naval Commission at Geneva argues that naval armament cuts must be pace flexible by country and defended by land forces. He says Australia views battleships as defensive, with capital ships protecting commerce and coastal defense as essential, while land forces remain crucial for overseas action. The conference aims to limit naval strength but faces disagreement among nations about the role and size of battleships and tonnage reductions.
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London
Raturda
J. G. Latham
Naval Commission of the
Australia
Acta
Uist Bailientipa
Atham
Hatieabipa
Haron Mhelanaden
Germany
A.D. Young Mettain
Benator Awansen
British Loan Three Per Cent Bonds Offered By Tender
London announces unlimited issue of three per cent Treasury bonds by tender in £10000 denominations or multiples. Minimum price noted and bonds redeemable at par over up to ten years. Four per cent bonds repayable at par on August with four months interest. Interest ceases at repayment.
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London
Treasury Banda
Fonda
Treasury
Otion
Gazette
Treasury Bonda
British Free Trade Pressure Targets Australian Meat Plans
Serious propaganda war by British free trade interests against Australia’s meat scheme ahead of the Ottawa Conference. Campaign centers on attacking Australian trade relative to Argentine production and questioning fattening bullocks within five years. Claims of market access in special shops and price impacts if Argentine meat is stopped.
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London
Ottawa
Smithfold
Australia
Sterling area influence grows amid exchange debate
The President of the Board of Trade Mr Jer Runciman spoke on the foreign exchange problem arguing government aims to secure equilibrium in the value of British money through policy and producer steadiness at home and abroad. He predicted the sterling area would extend and that Britain would be better off by late 1982 than in 1981.
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London
Board of Trade
Jer Runciman
Topala
Oath Abolition Second Reading Faces Opposition and Support
The second reading of the oath of allegiance bill in the Irish Dáil drew sharp clash as 77 votes backed delaying the second reading to midnight. Mr de Valera defended the measure while opponents argued haste risks subversion, with ministers and leaders debating allegiance to the Crown versus unity for an independent Ireland.
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London
Executive Council
de Valera
Ake Dall
Congrave
de Valere
R. Blythe
Michael Collin
Collin
As Valera
WK. Thrift
Depution
Mulcahy
Torimmeh
conoMmie Houd
Eatvarion
Mr. MacGiligan
Degalers
M Republic
J. Maguire
Corft
da Valera
Thomas
Dominions
Britain
Ireland
Briain
On Mr Lathams Speech Geneva Conference Report
A fragmentary note describes Mr Lathams remarks at Geneva with mixed reception. One delegate welcomed the practical statement while another criticized the tone and suggested quieter, more independent discussion before the minister's arrival.
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Geneva
Baturdey
Apecoh
Ganterence Alelen
Yigora
Ttle
Opening of Cricket Opening of Cricket at Burren
Fragmented report discusses Burren captain and a recurring cricket event. A political interview reference mentions Valera and dissatisfaction with British actions. The text is garbled with partial phrases and unclear context.
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London
Burren
Menaon
Indian Loan Over Par Opens Rapidly Amid Oversubscription
The new India 6 per cent loan of 110,000,000 opened at a premium and was oversubscribed within an hour. Large subscribers received priority allotment with about 44 percent allocation for small applications. Early applicants who sought 400 pounds were allotted 400, those seeking 7000 pounds received 500. The issue closed swiftly after strong demand yesterday.
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London
India
Bengal district magistrate shot in Midnapore siege
Robert Douglas district magistrate in Midnapore Bengal was shot during a Bengal terrorist attack at a district board meeting. He received gunfire to the arm chest and abdomen and died in hospital. the assailant was arrested. Douglas had succeeded James Peddie, murdered last week, as terrorism spread in Bengal with police guarding the area.
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Calcutta
Robert Douglas
Midnapore
Baar
Bengal
Douglas
Diatrict Board
Indiana
Donxiae
Youglan Wan
Fieinia
James Peddie
Sanaa
Benagi
Lost Child Mystery Solved in Creek Missed Child Found Near Dale de Slacovery
A three year old girl Joyce Dryant vanished last August from Dale de Slacovery. Her remains were found scattered along creek banks in scrub and pollen evidence traced from the body. Thomas Oliver located the body while working in a paddock. police identified it as the missing child. The search spanned a fortnight with no further clues until the discovery and official identification.
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Joyce Dryant
Dauhter
Dale de
Thomsa Oliver
Hn Wan
Tive Thilon
Abd
Alain
Akeeton
May Day Quiet in Sydney Demonstration Ends Peacefully
In Sydney on May Day a crowd of about 1,000 gathered around the Domain but the march produced no violence. Police remained ready, but not deployed. Speeches and songs criticized capitalism, pledges were made to workers, and placards protested cuts. An appeal for free milk for schoolchildren was noted.
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Sydney
Thousanie
Fyaney
Acta
Domain
Ater
Aarge
Vas
Eacineaa
Mangoversi
Brocamion
Chilaren
Adhas
Prospects improve for pork trade says Canterbury letter
A letter to the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce from Mr Domeph Bwain of Benitnacld argues for expanding exports and notes rising pork prices. He cites heavier grades earning a premium and predicts market strength as Christmas demand grows. The author highlights profitable cuts and warns of price firmness in mutton and bacon markets.
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London
Canterbury Chamber of Commerce
Domeph Bwain
Benitnacld
Eimsire
Ble
British Trade Activity Review: Mixed Signals From Asia
Fragmented text reports a London trade downturn amid global market confusion. Mentions of Asia, trade data, and unknown figures imply cautious sentiment and potential reassessment of postwar commerce.
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