13 May 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1946
Page
1
Paris reports Molotov refused to back a general peace conference until the Big Four reach a fundamental agreement. Byrnes suggested potential U.S. arms and industrial restrictions, while Molotov pressed for a clear path to a broader accord before any conference proceeds.
Senator Brewster alleged Britain bribed Arab leaders to influence the Arab League and claimed over 100 million dollars was paid to rulers in the past decade. He cited a radio program as evidence and named Wanave and Baad as figures in the scheme.
London reports Britain and Russia planning to push back the German army in a strategic move amid prisoner releases. About 12 000 detainees, including a German general, are disarmed and dressed in civvies or uniforms. Washington asks what the United States, Britain, and the Commonwealth add up to in world power and peace.
Fragmented report cites Senator Gene Teguda and others debating Palestine policy. The piece discusses American troop options, religious leadership, and calls for shared control of the Holy Land under United Nations oversight amid coalition voices.
Fragmentary account from London quotes Mr Chachi and Lord Privy Seal Arthur Greenwood on a Labour party stance. The text asserts Britain’s duty toward the United States and Allies, insisting the government is prepared to act to secure proper rights and obligations amid political tension.
The Persian Propaganda Minister Prince Fercus says negotiations with Azerbaijan will likely take place in Teheran for about a week, while Tabriz reports claim negotiations have broken down and that a real break may occur tonight.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses moth proof wool garments and related claims but text is garbled with many misspellings and incomplete phrases leaving unclear outcomes or details about production or claims. No clear dates, places, or organizations are identifiable.
An Associated Press report indicates ongoing talks on Japan textile reparations and broader postwar production limits. Washington discussions stress higher price levels for Japan while seeking wartime potential controls, complicating Allied Command operations and postwar policy.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss government failure to secure full and effective negotiations with major partners. Urges immediate duty to repair lines of common concern, touching on Commonwealth relations and the need to place empire unity above state conflicts.
A diplomatic correspondent reports Britain and America working to arrange a plebiscite in Greece on restoring the monarchy. The plan aims to hold a vote in autumn and announce results, with King George cited as central to the future of Greece.
Fragmentary London report shows wartime British shipping losses with figures on ships and aircraft. It cites merchant navy losses valued at 124 million and mentions 82,0087 units, with unclear terms and numbers due to OCR errors.
A Sunday appeal from leading Americans urged President Truman to invoke executive power to double U S food exports to famine regions. The request proposed drastic measures to alter the American diet temporarily. Reports from Vienna indicated authorities planned to curb imports to meet urgent needs.
In London the President of the Council Herbert Morrison pressed Britain, the United States, Australia and Canada to mobilize supplies. He said efforts to combat world famine are not winning and will be given higher priority as he prepared to meet President Truman in Washington.
A London report says Mr Nash stated Britain would withdraw its Tory forces from Egypt. He asserted personnel agreed with policy but indicated incomplete briefing and information to the public. The fragment suggests ongoing discussions and a need for fuller disclosure.
Inter-American Defence Board drafts a defense plan linking North and South American air bases. The proposal envisions a broad continental perimeter from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with possible Anglo American condominium claims on some Pacific islands and international oversight by the United Nations.
A captured Garman rocket soared 177000 feet during a Saturday test near Whites Suk proving ground. The launch was broadcast, with a 3 second rim from the audience. The War Department hinted that the Army planned to build about 150 rockets, a major expansion in aeronautics efforts.
In Dublin a 23 day hunger strike ended as inmates refusing medical care died. Sean McCaughey, aging lifer linked to the Irish Republican Army, and another prisoner perished after protests against treatment. A coroner’s stance sparked the fatal outcome.
Fragmented text reports a two day conference with no agreement reached. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR. Officials and attendees remain unable to achieve objectives amid unresolved disputes and continuing negotiations.
The Senate backed a loan agreement with Great Britain by a 46 to 1034 vote in Washington on Sunday, with House approval expected within three weeks. Banking and Currency Committee hearings set for the coming week, while late amendments were defeated.
Reports describe mass marches in Italy against Umberto II with 20,000 Republicans at the Vitrinite Purges protest and monarchist gatherings in Rome. In Palestine, police report violence and arrests amid unrest linked to royal criticism, while international figures urge restraint and warn of threats to peace.
A New York Times correspondent reports the Allied Food Board set a quota for Allied purchases in Argentina. The plan aims to stabilize foothold and adjust prices, with negotiations over a divestiture at a small margin.
The British ministry announces a wartime policy cutting poultry feed to one twelfth of prewar levels. The measure runs May through September and aims to limit feed usage as part of broader rationing. Poultry producers face adjustable quotas tied to wartime needs and supply constraints.
Rabaul report says Lieut Kiyomine Kawhare and sub officers from Ambon were executed yesterday for crimes linked to the Ambon incident in April last year. The trio had been touted publicly as suspects by Allied command prior to the trial.
Chungking reports a Taiwan accord between Government and Communists to halt fighting in Shantung Province and limit troop movements. Government cites 7,000 casualties in the Chang chun battle last month. General Tu Ming announces repatriation of 1,200,000 Japanese from Manchuria by Sept 30 with U S Army coordination.
London Saturday news notes an ocean race planned between a 70 ton schooner and a 70 ton ketch from England to Australia with word of the captain and passengers. An Australian inquiry mentions a film star party and royal letters. Also reported is a death sentence handed to Anton Brunner in an Austrian case.
General Motors announces plans to establish car manufacturing operations in Australia, signaling a major expansion. The company aims to integrate Australian facilities into its global production network, with investment and employment expected to rise as local plants begin operations.
Fragmentary report notes fears of internal conflict in India involving Mahatma Gandhi's son. Text is garbled with unreadable words but suggests rising tensions and concern over civil strife affecting regional stability. No clear dates or places available.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a trial where a guard is found guilty of cruelties during wartime. The record mentions prisoners in a hospital and supervision during the trial, with unclear names and details due to damaged source text.
Fragmentary cricket summary shows a tenth wicket partnership stabilizing a troubled innings. Names such as Bourstadis, Doane, Harmpalire and Worwaster appear amid unclear scores and multiple figures. The text resembles a warped lap of ball by ball detail with inconsistent spellings and embedded fractions.
Fragmentary report shows France eliminated Davis Cup, set to face Sweden in doubles under Copenhagen conditions. Mentions pairings including Strom and Sie R, and a tense mixed doubles failing to clinch, with Harper noted as a key player in a chaotic tie.
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