10 Nov 1945
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1945
Page
1
Tokyo orders mass arrests of about 300 Japanese as war crimes trials loom. General MacArthur directs arrests in camps across the Pacific as authorities prepare for accountability. The ultimatum reflects Allied insistence on action against atrocity and mistreatment by Japanese officials.
Fragmentary Japanese atrocity account from Manila referencing civilians and children. The text notes a massacre narrative tied to Japanese forces, with mentions of survivors, local figures, and wartime events surrounding May and a subsequent investigation.
A British commander in Sourabaya demands Indonesian forces surrender arms by 6 am Saturday and warns of naval and army action to disarm locals. The move includes deploying additional troops to control the Sourabaya port and disarm most Indonesians except a limited police force.
Reports from London detail UNRRA efforts delivering relief to war torn Europe. Aid reaches Britain and continental cities via rail and sea, with coordinators noting continued shipments through late 1940 as recovery plans proceed under wartime logistics.
A garbled report from Batavia mentions a government representative and a safety concern tied to a uso of authentic serum. It describes actors, dates, and locations amid a tense investigation and evacuations around a river area, with references to a person named Mei Ron Inta and others.
A representative from Allied Reparations Eyway outlines a 45 day timetable for reviewing claims tied to multiple regions including Yom, Manenuringthik, Kerns Vailippinnx, Malaya and Hatint Shituar. The document references hearings and potential uprisings, detailing steps for evaluating individual reparation requests and related legal actions.
A chaotic excerpt reports on wartime events including mentions of Soekarno appealing to allies, tensions in Singapore, and military figures. The fragment references the Rightly Division, Singapore, and November 7 era activity, with uncertain details and partial names.
An English language summary notes U S discussions on establishing air bases in Iceland as part of broader defense talks. The report highlights potential bases, strategic importance, and allied coordination with Icelandic authorities, with emphasis on military mobility and regional security dynamics.
Cairo informants say more than 100 Jews were killed in Tripoli riots with British troops fired upon in some areas. Communique notes rioting quiet in city but ongoing in provinces. 660 arrests reported. Fire struck Swin houses in Zaneur quarter as residents fled. News from London mentions Fraser and Cunningham involvement. Dublin trip details follow.
A report from the House of Lords discusses creating three departments to fit a new peerage system. It proposes hereditary peers to represent industrials, and Dominion peers to strengthen imperial ties.
Communist leaders press Chiang Kai-shek to withdraw troops from northern China as Chungking hosts talks on quelling Communist forces. Britain signals support for a joint Anglo American approach to secret negotiations while Washington and Moscow seek broader control of postwar energy and politics.
Armistice Day events will be held Sunday with official Canberra ceremonies at 10 40 and 8 minutes past. Dignitaries including the Governor General and Prime Minister will attend in various capital cities with wreath laying and silence observances.
About 90 percent of the 1300 scientists who worked on the Storie tomb have formed the Federation of Atomic Scientists. The group will study implications for civil civilization as new energy and bomb knowledge emerge. A spokesman said they oppose any fundamental ban and warned May-Johnson Bill could force researchers to other sides.
London reports on securing durable agricultural stability through distribution of profits, organized marketing of home produce, and nationwide price supports. The National Farmers' Union backs control of imports and export of farm goods, with plans to extend guaranteed markets and coordinate wartime committees for postwar policy.
London reports a new British policy feature under Prime Minister Attlee to share atomic secrets with the Soviet Union. The discussion includes claims of Communist links, U.S. air support rumors, and calls for a neutral committee to investigate wartime and postwar actions. Attlee to be invited back to Parliament as Labour presses for policy clarity.
Bombay reports show India's cricket standard improving with notable progress in fielding and catching during the tour. Weather disruptions affected play but performances hint at growing strength and competitiveness against strong opponents.
In Bucharest on Friday troops guarding the Royal Square fired on Communist crowds trying to disrupt King Wienmei celebrations. At least six died and many wounded as lorries and buses loaded with Communists collided with police, captions report. Vehicles were scrambled between hours of unrest while crowds carried government slogans.
The War Crimes Tribunal delays Alfred Krupp trial due to illness. A medical commission report says Krupp is paralysed and unable to appear. Greta Mueller, von Ribbentrop's secretary, has been examined and may be called as a witness in the Nuremberg prosecutions against 28 Nazi leaders.
The Government of India plans to run Bombay as the biggest airport and entry port for air craft from Europe and Africa while continuing transcontinental air routes. Proposals include air links from Australia and routes through Southern India and Ceylon, with London involved in service planning.
London dispatch notes the recent decline of paralytic epidemic in Belgium after months of heavy fighting. Health officials credit Allied specialists for extending aid and stabilizing the disease situation amid ongoing military operations.
In Friday’s note the American Red Cross ships sending brides and families to Australia England and Europe to join American men abroad. The program aims to aid marriages and support travel costs and related needs including clothing and bras remain a noted hardship for families.
Major Cousens to face a court martial in Sydney after being secretly handed over to Australian authorities. Army officials seized control of his formal fleets and he is accused of broadcasting propaganda on behalf of Japan. The Tokyo operation and arrival of a key figure are noted in today’s report.
Paris reports that Gain was rejected as president of the national assembly by a majority vote. The former prime minister of Algeria, previously presiding over the legislature, was not confirmed in the post. The political scene shifts as the assembly names a new leader amid ongoing constitutional debates.
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