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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 06, 1946

Page

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Opposition in Senate Risks British Loan Support

The article reports that many senators oppose a British loan amid reticence and popular outcry. It notes comparisons to League of Nations disputes after World War I, with concerns about trade wars, national strength, and the impact on U.S. foreign commitments. The piece cites opinions on whether Britain can sustain economic measures and if the United States should back such efforts.

Washington Sunda League of Nations Christian Science Monitor Mttam York Tatlonk Abe la Dallar Hyver Jourtey Bates Saperts Nietory Britain United States

Unclear text fragment on international requests and notices

Fragmentary OCR text mentions states seeking actions from countries and lists several nations. The legible parts are disjoint and do not form a coherent event or outcome.

Chinese claim red route southeast of Mukden

A government report states forces veiled 89,000 Communist troops and captured four battalions in a series of clashes southeast of Mukden. The Communist General Chouma La acknowledged the futility of operating across Manchuria and withdrew diplomatic and railway representatives.

S.E Mukden Mumden Sumter Tubi Ob Shawn Bates Henied Muken Chouma la Nan Raminea Ing Manchuria

Bible Best Sellers Attract U S Readers

New York reports a surge in Bible interest among American readers with a notable shift toward best selling editions. The article notes rising demand and mentions publishers and public figures observing the trend amid cultural debate.

Unclear fragmentary text from historical page

Fragmentary OCR text mentioning famine areas and names appears garbled with no clear event, date, or place to define a coherent news item.

UNRWA appeals for food aid as famine spreads in Europe

Dr. GW Shuster of Hunter College cites hunger driving demoralisation across Europe. UNRWA reports shortages of bread and meat, with 180,000 coreads and 14,000 tons of rice needed. Aid is diverted to crisis zones, while communities warn of deaths without intervention.

Waewington Banaay le Guardia UNARA Rica URNA Thane Sar la Cusidia Unrala GW. Shuster Hunter College Europe Ruger de Rhuter Iearo Deane Trent

Grave Threats in Four Day Coal Strike Shadow US Railways

Fragmented report cites Senator Tucan of Tlinaus and Senator Lewis warning the four day coal strike could jeopardize railroads. They accuse miners of seeking royalty raises and a national emergency, urging President Trunan to intervene while public funds and wartime measures loom.

United States Accor Tucan Democras Tlinaus Lures Politioas Trunan Lucue John 11 Lewis Ofo Poe Trainan Puite

Australia Calls for Peace Conference Involving All Nations

Parliamentary observers report Dominion Ministers urge a peace conference open to all belligerents and smaller countries. They warn delaying the talks risks an incomplete settlement, with public opinion needed to push broader participation beyond the Big Four. Dr Evatt argues the Foreign Ministers conference should be replaced by an immediate, inclusive gathering.

Australia London Dominion Secon Rivet Mpokaaman Milas Big Bout Paris Agres Evatt Tesson Rami Ln Intaresta of Man

Foreign Ministers Fail to Agree Over Trieste and Persia

Reports from a United Nations Security Council session indicate divisions among foreign ministers on Trieste and Persian troop withdrawals. Disagreements centered on frontier lines and ethnically based claims, with Yugoslav and Italian positions debated. A Luxemburg Palace meeting was planned to consider Byrnes proposal amid calls for cautious handling of territorial questions.

Trieste Persia Fermi Ministera Condea Bevin Reuter Despetan Pevarhied Bidault Mulatte Lstria Venseia Gullia Barrasaid United States Baines Secenay Cluilia Yaevin Bidaul Simoni Byrnee Luxemburg Palace Ranale'y Bhivude Cabferehoe Ageinet Yugor Slav Italy New York Security Council Ramis Teheran Persan Rilsains Humber Counell Ner Loupe Senor Giral

Air National Guard expansion discussed in wartime plan

Washington outlines a plan to expand the Air National Guard with 217000 officers and enlisted personnel, creating a reserve force to bolster national air defenses. The program aims to staff 70 bases at first, growing to 140 bases with 50000 officers and 129000 enlisted personnel, organized by Lt General G H Matrameyer and linked to the air defense command.

Washington Air National G. H. Mtratameyer National Association Air National Guard Batance Ina Air Defence Command Trate

Earthquake near New Guinea shocks readers

Fragmentary report notes a seismic event near New Guinea recorded by Fordham University seismographs. It mentions multiple shocks in the South Pacific, with timings around early afternoon and a duration of about one hour, suggesting significant tremors observed by local observers.

Youu Fordham Univerity Lynen South Pacific

Haunting Words From War Crimes Trial Testimony

A fragmentary report cites a British prisoner of war recounting how a jailer and a guard haunted him with murder and abuse. The tribunal proceedings include pleas by a British officer and a Siamese guard, with dramatic recollections of abuse and cold blooded acts.

Aingaputu Sonday Brittah Offuer Jungie Takmaaky

Local Council Rejects Red for Garb of Town

A garbled note reports the council denying a plan to paint something red. A council member urged Latux ave de colour in the town, while Frama We and others are mentioned in a confused, fragmentary account of political implications.

Loidgn Sunaay Toewan Counci Newn Bion Collage Juviena

Service Leagues Oppose A B C News Appointment

The Australian Legion of Ex servicemen and Women president Mr J MacDonald criticized the ABC for appointing Leicester Cotton as national news editor. He argued Cotton is not a returned serviceman and asserted the commission sought veterans, though Cotton’s qualifications were too exceptional to merit such a move.

Gation Ifa Intervict Australian Legion of Ex. Servicemen and Women J. MaacDonald Alimnt Australian Broadcasting Commission Leicester Cotton MacDonald Tnat Cotton Commission Eult Severvicaman Cotton

Meat supply disruptions reach Sydney from many country centres

Sunday report notes northern MGW areas not heavily hit by meat industry disruption. milled by Gkapute may curb acute meal shortages in Sydney until production resumes fully. supplies expected from Aberdeen, Grafton, Sackvilleville, Chalno, Tenterfield, Byron Bay, Wallangerra, possibly from weatzen duatrleta. Forbes and Bayney mentioned. Sydney housewives warned meat may remain in short supply for several days.

Sydney MGW Aberdeen Grafton Sackieville Chalno Tenterfield Byron Bay Wallangerra Weatzen Duatrleta Forbes Iayney Rydney S Myeral Saya

Call for Faith in Leadership in Australia Speech

A speech criticizing leadership emphasizes the need for leaders to have conscience and responsibility. The speaker urges education for youth at home and school to foster tolerance and trust in institutions, warning that neglect of these duties weakens national resolve in war and peacetime.

Homer Austallans Generaly Meir Australia

Monty recalls surrender day in Empire unity tribute

Field marshals Monty and Montgomery remind troops of Britain's role in Allied victory after the German surrender. He emphasizes empire solidarity and the shared effort that forged victory, noting the path to peace depends on united nations and lasting security.

United Natone Reyes of Peace

Fuel Thepts Ripe Im Russia Wide Allegations At Soviet Stations

A terse report accuses the Moscow ministry of widespread fuel waste affecting Soviet agricultural and motor stations. The note mentions alleged misallocation and possible corruption across multiple departments and facilities, signaling a broad internal audit concern.

Moscow

Experimental plant to run on atomic power

The director of the Mie University Erteage Laboratory announced an atomic power experimental plant to run with a turbine section and uranium supply. The Times notes the claim but details are unclear and contain distorted phrasing.

New York aMstallurgicn Laboratory Mie University At Erteage Farringdon Daniels Dulstom Aden New York Times

Mr Chifley Leaves for U S Pleased by London Results

The Australian Prime Minister plans to travel to the United States tomorrow and is pleased with the outcomes of the Dominion prime ministers' discussions. The delegation may pursue immediate steps and aligns with Raheen's decisions on imperial defence and decantilation of war aims.

London Opita Oh America Dominion A.A.P Indea

Chifley Pledges Aid to Britain and Postwar Stance

In a prewar era snapshot, Prime Minister Chifley outlines Australia’s policy to support Britain through postwar production of munitions and raw materials, stressing a strong Commonwealth role in Pacific security and continued cooperation with the Dominions amid global economic strain.

London Australia Chifley America Britain Chidey Cies Australie Walt Waporting Pacific Reapmaio Maid Alec Aminialare

Explosions Hit Nuremberg Dump Site and City

Reports say a series of blasts near a rock dump near Nuremberg lit fires across the area last night. Windows shattered at the Nuremberg court as 1arge debris and flames spread, forcing villagers to seek shelter. authorities accuse sabotage and move prisoners to safety amid ongoing detonations.

Nuremmeng Bun Mante Bisa Nuremberg Court

British Mission Confers With Indian Leaders at Mila

The British Cabinet Mlawhonto and Congress leaders met for two hours this morning at Mila to discuss the advent of constitutional settlement in India. The talks aimed to advance a framework for India's constitutional prob.

Mila Congres Master Masters India

5000 Migrants From UK Heading South Rhode Island

A garbled report notes 5000 migrants from the United Kingdom moving toward southern Rhode Island. The text mentions immigration and a system to process arrivals, with references to Britain and a plan to handle the influx though many words are unclear.

Reported British Agreement in Cairo

Cairo report notes an unconfirmed Arabic press claim that British officials reached an agreement in Cairo. The item cites no official confirmation and lacks detail on participants or terms.

Cairo

Fragmented OCR report on prison case and killings

Readable fragments describe Asmarion at a prison, a guard incident, and multiple killings around May in Crete and Maria. Names such as Jaime, Warren, Bernard, and others appear amid garbled text. The piece references a warden, a plan, and gunfire with unclear chronology and details.

GAN Frantirco Meaday Asmarion Speciacuier Jaime Island Pak Bank Cobban Gosia Fa Snaihar Creenae Maria Serta Thome Hash Bernard Paul Con Creteer Marre Warren Jotaston Noreidare Ware Cox

Nazi Agent Dehame in Norway Case Report

Norwegian authorities report a Nazi agent, Dehame, tied to covert operations in Norway. The suspect, linked to German security services, is accused of torture against underground movement members and involvement in murder. Investigators state Dehame confessed to severities used to compel informants and maintain control.

Oma Munday Henry Rinnamald Frondholma Coupe Rinna Ap Norwreian Stheim Sed Bering We Oom Wasers Dseiqline

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