14 May 1947
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1947
Page
1
A parachute detachments from a high speed jet reportedly fell and was seen over London with observers noting the aircraft travel at extreme speed. Police investigated the event as a potential emergency or misfire.
Fragmented report notes violence in Jerusalem as terrorists escape after night stalking. It mentions a debate in New York, the Balfour Declaration, and a committee vote on Palestine independence with Britain, the United States, and Arab leaders cited among the involved parties.
A New York report notes Mr McKenzie impressed by the variety of equipment and student enthusiasm in U.S. schools. He admired how American education fosters pupil cooperation and personality development. He plans to serve Australia at the end of May.
The Australian delegation leader Dr H C Coombs to return from Geneva for brisk talks with the Commonwealth Government. Prime Minister Chifley announced the government had agreed to Coombs's request and he would depart Australia again before the end of this tomb in his absence. I M McCarthy would head the delegation in the interim. The government aimed for an advanced stage in negotiations.
Cairo reports say three to four Germ prisoners of war were arrested in connection with a sudden cinema incident in Cairo. Police stated twenty to forty people were injured by a special type of hazardous device used at the event.
Tokyo reported Chief Justice William Walch appealed from the bench to General MacArthur seeking a review of War Crimes trials. The unconventional move reflects tensions over judicial authority and postwar accountability in Japan.
The report notes an investigation into smuggled diamonds linked to a Royal Family back from South Africa. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference is made to a Vanguard pursuit and maritime or colonial era context.
Fragmentary report notes the Windsors' return to England from London with unclear details. Mention of a private home, guards at entrances, and gardeners suggests preparations for a royal or high profile visit, but specifics remain obscured by the OCR text.
An unclear report notes a mutiny among Polish troops at Altenstadt camp in Bavaria during the week. The incident involved disciplinary actions by American army police and subsequent patrols.
Dr David Mace reports a large, startling decline in the number of unmarried English and Welsh women aged 18 to 42, with figures rising from about 4.2 million to around 8 million in a period, highlighting societal changes and concerns over conduct.
Renault workers resume duties after a standstill as government disputes and labor actions continue. The text notes an ongoing conflict over wage demands and government response, with several workers affected and plant operations resuming under tense negotiations.
A federal jury heard testimony that former Office of Strategic Services employee Marsan, a Communist Party member, denied affiliation but allegedly guided party organizers on spreading discontent on race and urged a program to gain control of the Army, potentially triggering revolt against the government.
An earthquake shock struck the Calabria region in Tuscany and caused disruption as authorities reported the premier and provincial leadership dealing with the crisis. Reports describe widespread tremors, casualties, and a general call for calm as rescue efforts continue amid damaged infrastructure and collapsed structures.
Soviet officials pressed for a substantial expansion of trade with Great Britain during Moscow talks with a British delegation. The discussions touched on credit terms under the Civil Supplies Agreement of 1941, adjusted to current conditions.
Diplomatic authorities say the Far Eastern Commission may substitute for the Big Four Council of Foreign Ministers in an agency to negotiate a peace treaty with Japan. The United States Britain and others are said to favor including specific participants under Potsdam terms.
A radio report from an expedition drifting from Peru to the Marquesas describes six Norwegian scientists aboard a bamboo raft. The crew, aged at about 4,000 miles into a voyage, aims to prove a prehistoric raft voyage link from South America, after leaving Callao on April 8. The raft was cast adrift after a tow of 154 meters to the south.
A terse report states a Mongolian government has been established at Wang Yeh Miao in Western Manchuria, with authorities claiming autonomous control. The broadcast mentions Nameino Tusseay and asserts the new governance structure under Mongolian leadership.
A court heard a Buteish soldier describe attacks on three women, one dying, including threats to a widow and a stabbing with a bayonet. The accused, Denai Wood, 19, admitted involvement as police pressed for details.
Warsaw reports name Polish players Hebda and Skonieczaki set to face British Davis Cup team on Thursday. Several originally listed players failed to travel from London causing late changes as Ministry spokesmen cite travel disruptions and cancellations.
A Canberra protest cites alleged breaches of the Antarctic whaling code by Japan. The action, led by Lilly and MacArthur supporters, seeks ministerial action based on an observer's report and recent Japanese whaling craft movements.
The German denazification court sentenced Hjalmar Schacht to six years in a labour camp for aiding the Nazi regime. The court noted he had been detained previously and deprived him of most civil rights, estimating his fortune at about £58,000. It ordered confiscation of all assets and barred him from any public or economic position.
British commanders in Germany flew to England to brief Prime Minister Attlee and Foreign Secretary Bevin on a worsening food crisis. Reports say German shortages threaten unions in Düsseldorf, with workers away ill and tensions rising over supply allocations as Britain and American forces plan rationing to prevent famine.
UNRRA denies a large inquiry for maintenance of displaced persons in the money so far listed as under that amount. The note indicates limited funds affect relief operations and questioned scope of aid.
London on Tuesday reports British food provision in 1948 barely above prewar levels. Critics note calorie availability figures cited in Parliament show meals leaner than in 1646, with officials blaming rationing and costs. Government data indicate modest gains but overall nutrition remains constrained.
A brief item notes changes in New Zealand Labour policies with expected health ministry appointments after fee alterations. The text references Mr Aslemea and mentions total funds credited following his death, with portfolios not yet announced but expected to focus on health.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a wine vat fumes and a death or injury amid a tense scene. It references a man in a dark setting, possible military or team action, and a restricted area. Names and places are unclear, making precise attribution impossible.
The Allied Commission faces deadlock over the Austrian Treaty as authorities in Britain France and Russia differ on terms and the role of experts. Officials debate precedents and immediate concerns while negotiations stall for time.
Fragmentary report notes Egypt's appeal to the U.N. over revisions to the Anglo-Egyptian treaty. It mentions Northumberland or Northamptonshire officials and a mention of Palestine in parliamentary time. Possible references to Deans and commissions.
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