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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1946
Page
1
The Cabinet approved the Bretton Woods plan with caveats, signaling Australia’s potential IMF and World Bank participation while reserving right to withdraw if trade policy turns unfavourable. Prime Minister Chifley outlined conditions and ongoing reviews tied to Anglo American and global talks.
Samuel Goldwyn, noted American magnate, sat for a question packed interview in New York. He spoke about Bella Biche and hinted at a change in the industry, signaling concern over developing threats to traditional Hollywood influence.
New York Tuesday report says Molotov at a private Big Five conference agreed to review proposals for voluntary arena restrictions. Britain and China reportedly opposed some submissions while secret couriers pressed for action amid broader Allied tensions with the Soviet stance.
The Prime Minister disclosed that 5,048 persons were killed and 14,690 wounded in British India since June. Most deaths occurred in communal disturbances. Estimates exclude casualties in Bengal during November and in Tippera and Noaknall districts in October.
The Prime Minister described a Labour rebel amendment to the King's policy as conceived, mistimed, and defeated by 353 to nil in the House of Commons. Rebels abstained. Conservatives opposed the withdrawal. Prime Minister Attlee and Bevin defended the government’s domestic and foreign policy while Labour factions split on international co operation and stance toward the United States and Russia.
A telegram from London reports a leader of the Hagwooh organization stating the Anglo Jewish friendship could only be restored if Britain advances steady steps toward making Palestine a Jewish state. He says Faganah, while defensive, aims for the fullest Jewish immigration and rejects aggression.
Perth reporters describe a daylight saving proposal introduced in the all valve Assembly to enable daylight saving interaction. The measure limits daylight saving to two hours and aims to pass the remaining stages with robust support.
Washington Tuesday a federal order restrains a miner union dispute with Mineworker Ariel John J Lewis from terminating the contract at midnight. The injunction lasts a week unless good cause is shown. ongoing wage cuts and service reductions are cited as gripes behind the case.
Atlantic City report notes urging the Council of Industrial Organisation to cooperate with management and government for the common good. It cites social contracts and economic balance as essential, with leaders stressing unity to avoid harm to workers and communities.
Report from CATRO Ashary notes Sudanese opposition rejects continued British troop involvement. Premier administration says disruption has persisted and cannot be tolerated as tensions rise amid ongoing violations.
Chiang Kai-shek at a government planning conference urged a five year suppression of Communist forces. He said Communists spread propaganda about National Government weaknesses and corruption while claiming only Communists were upholding Sun Yat Sen's legacy.
Buenos Aires reports Argentine Foreign Office says Argentina and Chile plan a joint claim to Antarctic sectors. The two nations seek UN recognition and would invite a joint mission to proclaim their right, citing historical and geographical reasons. The proposal follows potential rejection by England and the United States.
A fragment indicates Belorada from Czech police was found guilty and sentenced to death by a special court for arrests and execution of a person. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. Names and specifics are partially unreadable.
London stock market reports show light trading with about £700,000 in volume. The House of Commons discussed an annuity linked to Nelson’s estate and potential government influence amid strike threats. News noted a sudden downturn in shares and speculation over impending policy actions.
Soviet and Western ministers reached an agreement ending the deadlock over Trieste governance. Molotov agreed Britain and the United States would withdraw proposals giving the governor direct emergency powers, clearing the path to final texts despite potential disputes in Moscow.
United States outlines two draft principles for global disarmament. It seeks binding terms and equal commitment from other nations to prevent escalation. The aim is to limit national military force to essential levels for security and to advance UN support.
In Perth on Tuesday Chief Justice Dwyer pronounced death for Nilung detective Sidney Plammond, 38, and found Cecilia Dursley Heromond, 13, not guilty by reason of age. Debwetre Roe was killed at Claremont on September 23 by a revolver in a riot. Hammond urged mercy for the youth and Barbas astuance.
Washington reports indicate France seeks 38 thousand relief terms with Siam as Britain pressure rises for a major cut in the 1,200,000 price bond. Agreement may involve ceding 109,000 square miles of territory to Bam in the West by the Vichy government under Japanese pressure.
An Athens dispatch reports heavy rebel incursions in northern Greece near the Yugoslav border. Rebels, estimated at around 1,500, pressed into Greek territory at several points before retreating behind Greek lines. Reinforcements were ordered to the Lake Dogransko region as Greek, Yugoslav, and Bulgarian forces clash with rebel units deploying mortars and rapid incursions. Local arrests and evacuations accompany the fighting amid a tense, multi-front confrontation.
Hwan announced in the House of Commons that Abe Warris of compensation payable by the government over railways and panels will be based on average quotations on the London Stock Exchange for the month of November or the average monthly quotations, whichever is higher, as determined by the Minister for Transport. Barnes said each shareholder will receive for each £100 in government stock equal to Treasury averages. Transfer of British coal rains ownership will occur on January 7. The Daily Express estimated compensation near 1,000 millions and railwayObats expect the valuation to cover about £2,000 millions to replace.
Nearly eight million voters go to the polls to choose a new government in Britain and America praised free elections. The single chamber parliament with 414 deputies is to be elected for four years.
Washington report on the first use of television to compare and sign a contract between General Motors Chevrolet Division and DuPont Division, marking a historic televised agreement.
Fragmented OCR text describes a reprisal raid by troops on Tel Aviv hotels with unclear details. Mentions of street actions, armored core, and various garbled names suggest a chaotic account of a nighttime security operation affecting hotels and drivers.
A lone fisherman on Lake Como reported an encounter with a mysterious creature described as a Lock Ness style monster. The incident occurred as neighbors discussed the sighting and authorities considered its implications for local tourism and safety.
Fragmented text shows wrangling over trusteeship administration and voting capacity within the United Nations. Mentions appointing a trustee and debates about independence and control, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors. The piece reflects a stalled discussion on trusteeship arrangements and authority.
Readable text notes the death of the wife of the Agypilan premier, with brief biographical or contextual details implied but not fully provided in the fragment.
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