09 May 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
1
Soviet policy debate centers on how to handle Persia and the United Nations information requests. The council plans to defer action until final withdrawal reports and will review authorities with access to German and Japanese archives.
The House approves a 1.28 million dollar loan to Britain amid cautions from the finance minister. If Britain rejects the loan, Canada may consider only partial disbursement. The issue moves to the Senate for further decision.
Confusion over a bulging package of Balkan issues and allied plans stalls peace efforts in Paris. Molotov insists on Russian troop retention to guard lines, while Greece Romania and Turkey stake claims to Thrace and frontier adjustments.
Berlin decree governs German atomic research, military uses, and related facilities. It bans production of rocket and jet propulsion materials except for medical and synthetic rubber uses, with Allied oversight and control of explosive and radio materials.
An official statement invites United Nations Atomic Energy Commission members and allied governments to participate in a series of atomic tests. Nations listed include Britain France China Canada Australia Belgium Mexico the Netherlands and more.
General Karl Student, paratroop commander, testifying at the Wer Crimes Tribunal for Crete incidents, acknowledged Allied forces might have won with a united counter-attack the night after Geminis airlift. He said reserves were exhausted and ammunition short, and praised the courage of the troops despite heavy losses.
Report notes infrared rays used by the enemy for telephoning and sensing during wartime. It mentions German and Japanese efforts to range and detect signals, and describes instrumentation claimed to enable secure, rapid communications and warning methods.
Dominion premiers discuss difficulties in Germany since Potsdam and pledge support for the Haris Policy to build Germany’s economic unity. They agreed Britain’s policy strengthens the European balance and backed financial stability while resisting expansionist aims.
American Airways plans resume flights from San Francisco and San Angelo to Auckland via Monde, Buah and Nou after Pearl Harbor disruption. Service is subject to Civil Aviation Authority approval with fares set at 190 dollars for San Francisco to Auckland and discount for other routes. Authorization and agreement with Australian government awaited.
Five sailors faced charges after an alleged sabotage attempt on the Japanese cruiser Sakawa. Navy records say the crew tampered with the fuel system and broke a pipe, hoping the Sakawa would fail and save them from duty aboard the vessel en route to Bikini Atoll.
Simla report says Anglo Indian leaders reached an entity stage and ministers remained in near constant session with Lord Wavell. The Viceroy plans another meeting after Muslims leader Dr. Jinnah holds talks with the Working Committee. Congress leaders Azad Nehru Patel and Khan also held a 25 hour conference.
Nuremberg reports that Admiral Doenitz defended himself arguing he was not head of the U-boat fleet as charged and contended he was not part of the criminal organization named by prosecutors. The defense presented documents to show German ships were not uniquely brutal and that total war affected all navies.
In the House of Commons Churchill attacked the policy of removing all British forces from Egypt arguing troops remained under a treaty for defense. Attlee and Eden defended the move as Britain seeks a renewed pact with an ally, while Bevin discussed what could be done and cautions on the timing of any evacuation.
In Cape Town the Justice Minister presented photomatic copies of German documents to Parliament claiming Nazi efforts to gain a separate peace with South Africa and influence Afrikaner groups. Dr Malan denied the interview with a German woman but faced calls for inquiry as nationalist leaders pressed for action.
Sydney reports a court martial at Royal Australian Navy headquarters charges Australian seaman Richard Beott with stealing 4007 two and a half guilder coins 34377 one guilder coin and 1000 one cent pieces from the Dutch Government aboard HMAS Bangar near Batavia on 8 March Also charged with receiving the money and not surrendering it to authorities the total value around pounds 2010 He pleaded not guilty and the trial was adjourned.
Mrs Grace B Jensen 47 and her step-daughter Lorna 20 died instantly when a vehicle collided with a train at a crossing near Scievel cvasning Benite. Mr Jensen 87, driver of the car, suffered serious injuries.
A 6,000 crowd watched about 700 battle-hardened Australian soldiers from the 14th Australian Brigade arrive to take up duties at the Imperial Palace and key Tokyo sites. Acting US Army Commander General W B Dredford saluted as troops moved to barracks near former Japanese naval bases and a research institute.
A launch with two men adrift off the up west coast was sighted after weather disrupted rescue operations. Provisions were dropped by planes but could not land due to waves and limited visibility.
An Amsten lis weekly report states Brigadier Mooded Sok, former Canadian Chief of Staff, faces a grave charge at a court martial. The case alleges private use of force, inappropriate living arrangements, and financial improprieties linked to the home with a woman. Adjourment noted.
A wartime report details the execution and torture of 18 inmates at a Belgian concentration camp near Bretdoiek. German control and Belgian collaborators are cited as the camp regime, with victims identified as Belgian residents and other detainees found murdered.
London dispatch reports Dean Acheson indicating the United States was about 160000 tons short weekly on famine relief for India. He told a press conference the deficit would cover bread for 73 million people while U S shipments averaged 250000 tons weekly but reached only 25000 tons of wheat in the recent period.
Three suspects were arrested in connection with the removal of Mausalini's body. Police say the investigation centers on who moved the body and why, with authorities detailing the sequence of events and ongoing inquiries.
Wadeeday Bartrem Campbell, jailed for 40 months in Bing Line forgery, will seek at least 60,000 dollars in compensation for a miscarriage of justice. London reports Madrid correspondent notes turmoil and a crackdown on opposition in a shifting political scene.
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