15 May 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1946
Page
1
Paris press reports a four hour foreign ministers meeting yielded no progress on Trieste or colonial issues in the Italian treaty. Deputies were tasked to study Italy reparations of 25 million pounds and to assess postwar German burdens, with no immediate resolution reached.
A scrambled dispatch from London reports raiders looting various machinery sites along the Borin and Leipaig routes. The correspondent notes disruption to factories and mentions names tied to the activity amid the chaotic scene.
In the Ruhr region German forces raid supply trains amid crowds and police. Reports describe looting of rations as trains are halted and security measures tighten around food depots. Aerial watchers note continuing unrest as authorities try to restore order and prevent further disruption.
Fragmented report notes British begin evacuation from Egypt with officials including Governor General Sir Trubert Fudderton. The text references war trials and neutrality debates, mentions Japan and potential relocations to Argentina Spain Ireland, and hints at political pressure and hazard in wartime.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions American press agency and Delia May, with unclear names and dates, yielding a sparse, fragmentary historical record.
News report notes Gandhi remained cheered but pressed that talks failed to settle the relation and constitutional path toward independence. Nehru and Jinnah were cited as unable to agree on document discussion, while the mission faced a difficult task and possible next phase.
A contested dispatch states Russia plans to back Palestine as the Arab world faces rising tensions. The report cites a Soviet minister's guidance conveyed to Syrian leaders in a Balkan conference setting, with cabinet discussions referenced and an unclear security angle shaping the stance.
Dutch-dominated councils urge ONeal meetings to open Kom to press. They claim open reporting would aid democracy, provide vital accounts, and reduce secrecy in German governance, arguing secrecy sustains disagreement among Germans and hampers consensus.
The committee reports that the bill on wage and mass policy must go back to the Senate for reconsideration. It notes foreign commerce and potential retaliation as factors and urges the President to address these in the next session.
In Teheran the discussions turn to constitutional demands as Jafar Vishevai, head of the Azerbaijan Mimion, presses Premier Sultanel for provincial council appointments and rapid ministerial action. Delegates seek instructions before naming key officials and timelines.
London Tuesday 6 testy Army and Air Ministry: Home proposed a general service medal for all men and women in Britain and those in the armed forces with months of service. The Daily Telegraph says eligibility may be about 1.00 million. a White Paper outlines medal regulation changes and a proposal for four new decorations to the King for approval.
Officials reveal limited specifics after Bikini tests as Admiral Blandy notes security rules prevent disclosure of exact explosion distance and height, bearings, weapon postures, equipment, pressure, and temperatures. Chiefs of Staff say a more powerful bomb exists but won’t be used on Bikini or Nagasaki.
In September 1943, General Armando Daquino was sentenced to 42 years in prison and General Geierel Glovasnt Baposily to 20 years by the ordinary Court of Aimes for the handover of Trieste to German forces. The report notes the convictions followed wartime actions and outlines the heavy penalties imposed.
British doctor Margaret Herron RAMC aged 26 and nurse MW Reid traveling to Kashmir were attacked on the Bombay Peshawar Express by three men believed to be Sikhs. They robbed them, Herron was killed and body thrown from the train while Reid was beaten. The incident occurred amid a holiday journey.
Washington report notes Mr Herbert Hoover accepting an invitation from President Trithan to visit South American countries for famine relief. Hoover spoke at a press conference stating world grain deficiency remains a concern as producing nations adopt vigorous conservation measures. He warned that current stocks in hungry areas could last less than a month without more grain from Russia and other nations.
Spanish Republicans report a 350 page document accusing Franco’s regime of tyranny. The document alleges German atomic energy experiments in Granada and Murcia and details Franco's repression through secret police, torture, and prison camps. Belgium reportedly objects to Franco’s stance straining relations.
In a disputed coal wage case, U S Mine Owners' Association and the workers' group reached a tentative offer. Negotiations centered on pay scales and working conditions with a promise to resume talks next week under an agreed framework.
Four youths attempted to steal £1300 from a Madrid businessman under threat of murder. One was arrested in Mir, two were shot while at a shuttle bam. Police pursued the group outside the Duninesamas, leading to swift retribution and arrests.
In Jerusalem a Romanian man attempting to smuggle 1808 Jewish immigrants was intercepted by a British destroyer. The detainees, awaiting trial, ended a four day hunger strike after authorities pledged to investigate their treatment amid reports of beatings and anger in the holding area.
Churchill, guest of Queen Wilhelmina, left The Hague by car and drove 50 miles toward Rotterdam amid cheering crowds. At Delft about 18,000 children lined the road, presenting flowers and laying carpets as mass gifts followed the motorcade on the journey back to England.
A military government tribunal sentenced former world boxing champion Mac Bohmlling to imprisonment and 250 pounds fine for infringing military government orders. The prosecution said Bohmlling began constructing a house in Hamburg earlier this year, then altered it to stop and renamed the building in February.
A Lomd New York Times style report notes Mr Pauley and a UCP delegation debating how to classify Japanese assets for reparations. The discussion covers economic exports, asset types, and the potential impact on the Far East, with views that Japan may not be stripped below its normal standing.
A news item reports a ceremonial opening of a fund for restoring a cathedral in London by a king and queen. The article notes donations and calls for public support, highlighting a substantial target and future events linked to the restoration effort.
Australians in Capetown spent well during a swesiay event with purchases totaling over £10,000. Gifts for friends in Britain accounted for most of the outlay as the AMAL victory contingent toured the city.
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