Swedish Count Chosen as Palestine Mediator by Big Five
Friday Count Folke Bernadotte of Sweden was selected by the Big Five as United Nations mediator for Palestine. He will advise the General Assembly on a peaceful, administrative path for a two‑state solution while meditating between Arab and Jewish forces, with a salary of 24 000 units yearly.
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New York
Folke Bernadotte
Sweden
United Nations
Palestine
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Palvatien
Canada
U.K
Council
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Ganade
Hrntiah
Pationel
National Furcam
European recovery must succeed amid fear of world war
A European recovery plan is urged as essential to avoid a global war. The speaker argues the Western alliance and vast U.S. investment could avert catastrophe, insisting the only alternative is utter disaster if failure leads to broader conflict.
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Peae
Oft Tahbean Ton
Iam
Trade Hall secretary missing with commo assets
Reports say the Trades Hall secretary Mr W Ashton vanished after a temperance event. A car linked to Aaron was found at Phil a Beach near Auckland. no trace of Ashton remains. Separately a UK newsprint shortage looms as cuts may widen next year.
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Reuters
Willington
Aucklan
Counster
W. Ashton
Zoi Communist
Aaron
Phila Beach
Auckland
U.K
London
Crnavin
Newfoundland
Desperate Position Of Jews In Jerusalem
London reports that Jewish forces defend Jerusalem but hold on to the new city while the old city is described as desperate under heavy Arab fire. Communiques claim Arab attacks are repulsed near Yad Mordechai and Queen settlements, with battles intensifying around the old city walls and surrounding districts. Reuters and other correspondents describe advancing Arab forces, air raids, and Jewish defense efforts amid mounting casualties and shifting control of surrounding areas.
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Jerusalem
New City
Old City
Holy City
Als
Gore
Reuters
Bagmvind
Almenshiny
Wia
Balloe
Sup
Ewan
Weanenday
Biaramkh
Tel Aviv
Maganey
Brean Maya
Jeraaiem
Arab Legion
Mts
Tewins
Pro-Niont
Russia Rejects U K Claim in Compensation Dispute
A Russian note rejects Britain’s demand for compensation and counters with its own claim. Berlin statements on April 3 indicate Russia refuses the British compensation proposal and asserts a counterclaim.
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London
Tossa Hae
Britain
Sieitiah
Berlin
Euterm
Bromwich Wins Two Singles in Harrogate Event
Jean Bromwich won two singles matches in Harrogate, defeating his quarterfinal opponent without losing more than two games. In Purin, M Geen of Egypt defeated Bnezy Hopman 4 0, 7 6, 41 9 6, 0 4. In the French Championship second round, Frante MeReMa beat as Welne 474 074.
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London
Jean Bromwich
Harrogate
Rejeh
Purin
M. Geen
Egypt
Bnezy Hopman
Frante MeReMa
As Welne
No Confidence Vote in Finnish Interior Minister
Helsinki reports Parliament passed a no confidence vote against Interior Minister Uzim Leino. The decision follows his prior censure for sending Finns and foreign nationals to Russia without cabinet consent.
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Helsinki
Uzim Leino
Eays
Leino
Rusis
Daily Air Service Across Pacific Proposed
The British Commonwealth Pacific Airline proposed to introduce daily service between San Francisco and Lewis, amid publicity plans. Officials indicated the expansion would be gradual, with the air line war capitation and potential schedules to be announced.
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Gominonwealth Pacific
Sie Lewis
Air
Lewin
Tiree
Ci Dle
Commonwealth
US concern at development of Japan shipping
Frazer Dalley, president of the National Federation of American Shipping, warned the Propeller Club that Japan may regain prewar influence in world shipping. He said American shipowners fear being outpaced and noted a War Department survey, urging immediate expansion to meet competing fleets.
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Japan
World Shipping
Frazer Dalley
National Federation of American Shipping
Propeller Club
le War Department
Aed
Australia Opposes Use of Veto Powers in Japan Peace Talks
Washington reports indicate Australia rejects major powers veto in Far Eastern Commission decisions. State Department officials doubt Canberra would concede veto rights at the Japanese peace conference. US stance remains for a veto procedure to secure Russian and other small powers support and to shape postwar policy for Japan.
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Ausalia
Far Eastern Commission
State Department
Commonwealth
Youyo
Ibotiah
Fia
Myee
Geurt
Japen
Aateaila'a
United States
Amid West Ware
Animiralia
Todaly
Ita
Veta
Amerita'e
Japan
Ex-King Wedding Planned in Athens on June 2
A Royal Palace source said ex King We-Kinie Michael of Foumania will wed Princess Anne of Bourbon-Parma in Athens on June 2. The Royalist newspaper Vladyni announced the marriage, noting only intimate friends and family will attend.
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we-Kinie
Michael
Foumania
Anne
Bourbon-Parma
Athena
Vladyni
Alo
Iy Athene
Guerrillas Seize Town in Greek Conflict
Greek guerrillas seized Paramythia in a move to cut the Janina Provera highway, as Athens reports ongoing clashes. The operation appears aimed at disrupting enemy movements and signaling resistance in the region.
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Athens
Paramythia
Janina Provera
U S Living Costs Rise Amid Wartime Controls
The cost of living in the United States continues to climb as the Labour statistics bureau records a consumer price index rise from 14 to 4 point record figures. The overall index stands around 180.8 with the June period showing broad increases across households.
Transjordan Refuses to Answer U N C Questions
New York Friday Transjordan declined to respond to questions about its role in the Palestine war. The move followed a tense letter to the Security Council noting the United States influence. The decision affects King Abdullah and his government’s status with the UN as efforts continue.
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New York
Tranajordan
Ile
Ava
United States
Thas
United Siaton
UNO
Abdullah
Orders Placed for 15 Ships With Japan
Japanese shipyards will begin construction of 18 ships after orders from Philippine, United States, Norwegian and British interests. The vessels include two 14,000 ton tankers for the United States and a 16,000 ton commerce ship for the Philippines. Spokesman at General MacArthur's HQ noted about 40 foreign bids were received but no contracts signed yet.
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AA Emantory
Tory
United States
Narway
Bwitnerland
Techniclane
Norway
Dennit
Philippines
Toe General
English Cricket Scores and Results From London Matches
A fragmented report lists Northamptonshire 9/381 det vy Cambridge University 6/415 with Doggart 135 Insole 72 not out. Other lines mention various county scores, players including Avery Jepson Gyan, plus partial figures for Glamorgan, Yorkshire, Warwickshire, and Nottinghamshire amid a tangle of figures and abbreviations.
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Northamptonshire
Cambridge University
Doggart
Insole
Cloucostershire
Avery
Jepson
Gyan
Nottinghamanire
Bomerwl
Anu
Ant
Laycoaghire
Fikin
Glamorganehire
Summer Time for Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv workers receive two extra hours of rest due to a new day schedule. Air raids have diminished, and routine duties resume with reduced shifts. The change aims to improve worker welfare during ongoing security concerns.
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Tel Aviv
Douile
Ue Willi Tel Aste
Largest plane yet launched from carrier
The 43,000 ton carrier launches the heaviest aircraft to date, the Fruculant Turtle, weighing 60,000 to 70,000 tons and boasting an 11,100 mile non-stop record. The test flight faced issues but demonstrated the aircraft's capability to handle mass elevation and long endurance.
Miners Threaten Strike Risk If New Pact Fails
Jona L Lewis warned that Asie rlen's two largest soft com producers must accept wage terms to avert another strike. He placed cost responsibilities on Benjain Fairies, head of United State Stet! Corporation, and George Humphrey of the War silidatet Coal Company. Lewis warned that if Presidents Palriess and rey refuse to sign the proposed act, a strike could begin before the June 3 contract expiry.
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Washington
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Algalog
Tne
Lewis
Costfields
Benjain’ Fairies
United State Stet! Corporation
George Humphrey
Siarmac
Ware Silidatet Coal Company
Bevin Appeals for Early Action on Japanese Peace
Bevin urged prompt progress toward a Japanese peace conference at the Labour Party conference. He spoke of a broader inclusion beyond the Big Four and urged patience with Greece amid executions. The conference backed the governments policy and Britain’s peace stance, while trade unions supported the government’s line and the Mid-East agreement.
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London
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America
Britain
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Prateat
Ail Torres
Arec
Tnion
Matson Liner Faces Uncertain Australia Service
Washington reports the Matson Line awaits Australian government clearance for a new voyage to Sydney. Officials say船 operations depend on the approval and insurance terms. The company plans to resume service only if a viable arrangement is made and vessels can run safely and profitably.
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Washington
Matson Linen Marine Phoenia
Australia
Maton Line
Anid
Czech Arrests for Aiding Escape From Bohemia Incident
Prague reports several Czechs arrested on charges of aiding the escape of a prisoner who arrived in Britain midweek. A government source said negotiators were seeking the return of an aircraft reported missing from an airfield in southern Bohemia.
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Prague
Pleht Caeenalrien
Brita
Reuters
Ceschoplovakis
Soulthern
Bohemia
Christian faith vs unchristian action debate at General Assembly
The speaker at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland condemns brutal measures and urges that Christian leaders not tolerate inhuman acts. He warns that nations are driven by scientific schemes and power, urging moral restraint to preserve civilization.
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Hoguer
Cripps
Church of Scotland
Eidinmuren
Persone
Bodier
Bir
Stafford
High Commissioner Bruised After Lift Plunges Abroad
The Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mr Beasley, was badly bruised and confined to bed after a lift malfunction swung from the second floor to the basement of an old London residential building. Other guests, including Mare an, Brw, and Wonalay, were invited to a dinner party in Sir Nora Brooks Crowe’s home when the lift failed, throwing passengers about and injuring Beasley who was knocked unconscious for several minutes.
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London
United Kingdom
Beasley
Imports to Britain Reach Record High in Postwar Month
Imports to the United Kingdom surged in April reaching a postwar record, with total values around £41,186,000 and £200,000,000 noted as the highest for the period. Exports stood at about £18,300,000, keeping the monthly balance positive and marking the strongest monthly figures seen since the war.
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Landon
Wriday
United Kingdom
Italy
Senuney
Faport Duvink
Mors
Mors Then Yha Previous Met, ‘With Rxports
Saerme
Fragmented OCR Notes on Local Sports and Events
Puzzle like text appears to reference a meeting or game site with mentions of runs, innings, and brewing arts. Names and places are garbled, but hints at sports scores or events, a gate or bell, and a state or location.
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Tha Si
Australian Bowling Scores Highlight Tight Match
Readable OCR shows an Australian bowling event with players and figures such as Mecoeal and Whitcombe. The text mentions an Australian team traveling, with names like Shanes Ryne Yoshack Tagnecke Karder and Marcia Whitcombe, plus Jonathan 8/44 and Mecool 4/88. It references a forthcoming match against an opponent and lists multiple individual scores and frames.
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Jonmaor
Weighley
Wee
Shanes
Yoshack
Raver
Tagnecke
Karder
Marcia
Whitcombe
Lea
Lenton
Mallett
Haast
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Davidson
MeCeal
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