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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1949

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General Assembly Ambassadors Return to Spain

The assembly debated Spain and Britain with mentions of Australia, 800 warplanes, and jet engines. Claims argued Spain's regime is undemocratic, and broader ties to Italy and Mussolini framed the policy discussion.

General Assembly Spain Mrr Makin Australia Mawin Tate Siena Principe Segian W.N.O Hector McNell Rosonsin Britain Poland Mr. McNell Poiana Makintola Patton Prinverrs France Mussolini

Soviet Talks on Balkans Dispute

New York Reuters reports state that top UN sources confirm Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko discussed the Balkans dispute with American officials. The issue may be placed on the Foreign Ministers Council agenda in Paris as part of Berlin Blockade era tensions.

New York Themay State Department United Nations Andrei Gromyka Dlibe Matar Giajite Aritiah Unitet Press Anya Foreign Ministers’ Council Phela Tevette Thite Berlin Block i

Japan Pressures for Pacific Conference Inclusion

Reports indicate Japan demands inclusion in Pacific discussions amid media coverage. Papers quoted officials warning Japan would be drawn into issues if not represented, while headlines from Nippon Times and Australian outlets reflect contention over Tokyo's entry.

Japan Inchan Fm Andience Ching Bunday Nippon Times Australie Eee

Berlin Communists Claim Narrow Victory in Young Terms Congress

The Soviet press reports Berlin Communists won a small margin in a youth congress held yesterday and today. Official figures from 12 surrounding areas show 1,802 votes for the opposition and 3,488 against, amid claims of widespread propaganda and voter eagerness.

Berlin Firat Young Torms Boviet Taegliche Rundahau

U N Rejection Of Repatriation Of Refugees

New York Tuesday The General Assembly rejected a proposal to permit repatriation of refugees in camps in Germany and Austria. The vote was 31 to 19 with four abstentions. Soviet and allied representatives accused the United States Britain and France of fostering a terror regime in camps and forcing repatriation while anti-slavery words described the move as a market for forced labor. United States spokesman Eleanor Roosevelt called the charges the same old lurid accusations.

New York Germany Austria Rome Soviet Union United States Britain France

Arbitration court refuses to hear Mr McPhillips

Melbourne hearing centers on industrial wage claims as the Arbitration Court, led by Acting Chief Judge Kelly, refuses to hear Mr McPhillips representing the Federated Ironworkers Association. About 49 applicants sought interim wage relief. ACTU efforts cited, judges note possible adjournment.

Arbitration Court MR. McPhillips Melbourne Pull Arbitration Court Federated Ironworkere Hfe A.C T.U ACTH Acteaae Tudge Kelly Dudges Foster Dunphy Mphilp Brdge Kelly Calemeas Federated Ironworkers” Association Dann Jt McPhillips

A.C.1.U Invited to Conference at Geneva

A.C.1.U faces a decision on whether to retain agitation ties with The World Moderation of Trade Unions. An Australian representation at the meeting of the Brien Trade Union Congress would be an observer status. The invitation from the TCU was announced by Afr. Clarey. The emergency committee will name the invitation at the next meeting.

Melbourne Tursday ACT US Brien Trade Union Congress Osily Afr Clarey TCU Intergency Committee

Davia Cup Trims Beaters in Turbulent Duel

Cryptic report notes Ceechoniovanin ousts Byut lin as Drobny and Cerniic topple Mottram. Pann 6/8, 673, BA cited. Ceechoniovania will rise France Plingary advances to the nine pound with Balgium and Chile in play.

Ceechoniovanin Byutlin Drobny Cerniic Mottramyma Pann Ceechoniovania France Plingary Chile

Neolithic Skeleton Found in Carmarthenshire Tomb

A chambered tomb near Langhamne Coast Carmarthenshire Wales was unearthed by fen excavations. The alabaster top and skeleton are in excellent condition, dated about 3000 years old to the late Bronze Age. The skeleton lies in an embrasure position, suggesting it belonged to the Bunker Colle group who settled Britain between 2000 and 1900 B.C.

London Manly Fen Langhamne Carmarthenshire Wales Bunker Colle Britain B.C

Marshall Plan Deficit Forecast Underwater Funds

President Truman warned Congress that the Marshall Plan faces a large shortfall for the year ending June 30, with projected costs near 80 percent higher than the prior year. He urged action to sustain aid to allied nations and noted potential funding gaps by year end.

Wammimoton Preadent Truman Congress

Improved Stocks of Carcase Meat for Britain

In England meat ration plans advance as limited carcase meat stocks allow changes. Minister Strachey notes small extra supplies from Australia and New Zealand and some pork from France, to trim prices and aid housewives. The issue draws mixed reaction from officials and the public.

London England Var Strachey Australia New Zealand Ireland France Osapt Partington Mayer Britain

Florence hotel staff strike widens in pay dispute

Florence hotel workers including porters and waiters join a strike for higher pay. The scene centers on Ane hotel and Prince Margaret, with reports of a breakfast disruption in a guest room and a volunteer operating the lift as the protest unfolds.

Florence Tieatay Ane Hotel Prince Margaret Florence Hotel Walter

Supreme Court split over free speech limits in ruling

The Supreme Court divided on Arthur Terminiello of Birmingham who was convicted of disorderly conduct after a Chicago speech. Justice Williams joined a dissent by Justice Jackson arguing free speech has limits, while the majority upheld constitutional protection that angering or inviting disturbance does not alone justify conviction.

Washington Supreme Court Arthur Terminiello Birmingham Alabama Father Coughlin South Chicago Supreme Jum Ure Williams O. Dougla Robert Jackson

Hungary claims complete victory in munagen front elections

A government announcement in Hungary proclaims a complete victory for the Mungenan Populi Front after elections. It notes a reported vote share between four and five percent and cites official tallies for Papu a Prong positions and other candidates, with the electorate endorsing the People’s Beneficiary party.

Hungary London Ana Imorous Mungenan Populi Front Mungare Lin Ayatomt People Benwerney Fve

Indian Assembly Ratifies London Commons decision ratified

The Indian Assembly voted to remain within the Commonwealth after a debate on the Prime Ministers conference outcome. A proposal to delay the question until a new president was elected was rejected. Nehru spoke on political stability, warning that Commonwealth membership would hasten resolution of political issues.

DELL Commonwealth Prue India Man Lank Hagret Mohani Moslem League Aought & Poatpanerramt Iim Quaation Pas Hismant Waa Wea Nehru Jeni

US urged to fund refugees amid European displacements

A Washington briefing reports a group of anti-Communist leaders pressed for U S funding for refugees citing Prague mayor Zenkin and noting 20 000 Cagoha fled the Czechoslovak crisis while Russians fleeing bolstered camps across Germany and Austria.

Washington Turedtsy United States Ankid Eoenter Hr Zenkin Prague Mount Folery Germany

Danish ship sinks off Greenland in Arctic search mission

Poor visibility and snow hindered a New York led expedit ion as four American military planes joined a Greenland search for a Danish vessel that sank southwest of Greenland. The crew size was reported around 20 to 25 men amid scarce details.

New York Greenland Gerenland Uwanen

U S Refuses Loan to Franco Spain

U S rejects a loan to Franco Spain after Andree Moreno, chair of the Banco Hispano American, leaves Washington empty handed. The tentative loan totalling 4.27 billion dollars faces a firm U S opposition and is not granted.

U.S Spain Von Tugeany Aye Homerchington Siarat deYriune Andree Moreno Franco Gnandal Hae Washington Gettng

Italian Socialists Expelled and Communist Move Proclaimed

Fragmented report details Italian Socialist expulsion by an international body and a split in the Communist movement. Nenni asserts no question of the Socialist Party’s fate while other factions call for unifying with the Soviet aligned Socialist groups amid tensions in Italy.

Socialet Paty Tnternational Burialiat Cinterenice Rowming Hohland de Prae Piet Nenni International Committee Uncommitten Italy Nenni Decharya Ubal Ual

Nationalists cling to Shanghai amid heavy fighting

Rumors and official statements describe fierce combat around Shanghai as Nationalist forces claim front positions and resist Communist advances. Reports note artillery exchanges, strong civilian flight, and evacuations toward Canton and Chungking amid a widening front from Hankow to the coast.

Wiermmandera Chawanaha Ahanghat Mariana Shanghai Comimuniata Raiment Nationalale Ali Caton

Company fined for carrying arms to Hyderabad

Frederick Blaney, Souwan Tao and others were described in court as guilty of contravening international navigation laws by bringing arms to Hyderabad. The prosecution highlighted a sign of event planning and a trainer named Hinson as part of the case, with details emerging in court.

Hyderabad London Tuscany Iin Saree India Hyder Itu Aml Honoureds Corporation Frederick Blaney Souwan Tao Orleba Stephen Mmm Hinson

Renewed unrest in Cape Manor Durban sparks seven arrests

Disturbances in Durban's Cape Manor area see Africans clashing with Indians, a curry factory set afire, and large spice stocks destroyed. Indian buses are attacked as African passengers are pulled off and assaulted.

Cape Manor Durban Tyee

Appeal to Irishmen to forget remote past in Ireland Bill debate

In the House of Commons the Home Secretary urged Irishmen on both sides to "live for about a fortnight today" and forget the remote past amid the Ireland Bill third reading debate. Opposition argued to dilute the clause affirming Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom. The vote fell 227 to 79 against the amendment, as Noel Baker defended the Dublin Government’s naming choice and international practice.

London Home Secretary Chuter Ede Dabata House of Commons Ireland J. Beattie Retani Labour Kingdon Chuler Dublin Phenareh Uwe Wordy Eelard Raatirepublics Comiisin Wealth Relstione Noel Baker

Germans GAOLED FOR TRAFFICKING IN PLANE ENGINES

Four Germans were sentenced by the American military court at UTTCART to eight months in jail for trafficking in aeroplane engines built during the war. Two others were fined from 4100 to $0. The engines had been scheduled for dismantling and the case notes industrial plants in North Rhine-Westphalia as targets of wartime amending actions. A Soviet policeman, 18 years old, was detained after crossing into the American sector during the search for German evidence.

Uttcart Turstey Sty Garmans Ameria Loxix Xeal Annas Boen Lyon North Rhiné-Weaiphea Cuprievad Amendroente

Polish Protest Over Arrest of Gerhard Eisler

A chaotic report describes Polish protests over the arrest of Gerhard Eisler, depicting him as a political refugee. It notes reactions from trade unionists and officials, mentions the U.S. grand jury actions, and references the Batory ship and its owners.

Gerhard Eisler

Arabs Desert Posts Record Return Of Wool Clip

A market review notes a strong wool clip with a large return amid buyers’ market conditions. It cites higher prices in Riverina and northern slopes, good quality across wool, and experiments with nylon wartime fabrics affecting supplies and costs.

Arev Tua Gresvers le Jalmitar Tefenue Atta Laboratory Shcoas

Arab rioters tear up British flag at Agedabie

A fragment reports Arab rioters burning or tearing a British flag at Agedabie, about 150 miles south of Benghazi, during unrest amid colonial presence. The text is incomplete but indicates anti British actions near Benghazi.

Tiapse Tertts Own Agedabie Benghet

Use of Formosa Suggested to Relieve Hongkong

A parliamentary exchange discusses relocating population and industry from Hong Kong to Formosa under the Caird proposal. Bevin notes Formosa offered before Japanese takeover, and Toeling questions his seriousness. Bevin says serious consideration given, but cautious about the idea.

Hongkong London Toeling Bevin Mir Bevin

Argentine Wheat Offer to Brazil at Concession Price

Buenos Aires reports Bettiah negotiators left after a fruitless session as Argentina and Mexico signed a 1000000 dollar trade pact. The treaty commits 800000 tons of Argentine wheat to Brazil next year at a reduced rate, roughly 7.30 per cent American price, seen as a victory for Argentina versus its demand of 2.14 dollars.

Buenos Aires Mirexil

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