Australia sets up rocket range near Mount Eba in South Australia
The Commonwealth discloses plans to establish a 200 mile wide range from Mount Eba north to Christmas Island for guided projectile and fatless aircraft experiments. Cost estimated at 4 to 6 million pounds with components from Britain and Australia supplying personnel and facilities.
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South Australia
Lastight
Mount Eba
Wanilas Noth
Trans-Continental Railway
South Australis
Christmas Island
Shellberjeaph
Broome
England
Thane
Mumber
Soignad
Uranium Ore Arrival From Belgian Congo Report
London reports a 9300 tonne shipment of uranium ore from Belgian Congo. Territorial Army reforms outline anti aircraft artillery roles and integration with regular forces, with units to include infantry, armour, airborne divisions and support corps.
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Belgian Congo
London
Ammonga T
Seale
Territorial Army
Beitiah Armion
Bellinger
Britain Rejects Free Port Plan in House of Commons
In London on Wednesday the government rejected a proposal to establish a free port in Britain. The decision was announced in the House of Commons by Mr Hall, citing budgetary constraints and available facilities. He indicated the government would not pursue the plan and referenced a recent American loan affecting sterling policy.
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London
Hall
Britain
Victorian Championships Open With Parker and Millnick Absence
No top ranking players, Frank Parker and Jafer Millnick, will compete in the Victorian championships which begin November 28. Kramer and Parker not to play unless conditions change.
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Kramer
Parker
Frank Parker
Jafer
Mill Nck
Ainglen
Ford Wool Sales London Peak? Bradford Auction Tale
Fragmentary text reports a Ford wool sales note in London with a value around 19,800,000 and references to Bradford auction activity. Mentions Australia and Africa but the legible facts are limited and unclear about dates, parties, or outcomes.
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London
Bradford Auertown
Government hoards cut long term loan rate to 3 1 2 6 per cent
The Commonwealth Government announces a further reduction in long term government security interest to 3 1/2 6 per cent and keeps the short term rate at 2 per cent. Advance subscriptions will be accepted on the new rate basis.
Lone Sailor Reaches Suva After Damaged Voyage
Caldwell, an Australian air force member, arrived in Suva in a 30 foot schooner after leaving Pann itone in June. His vessel was damaged near Marquess and he sailed under jury rig for 00 days. Weak from hunger and thirst he aimed for AU Thoratha to land. Three days later Fijians reached him and he joined his wife, Ha ia, on the way to marry in Australia.
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Suva
Wodneally
John Calawell
Pannitone
Buvaits
Nia
Land of Thuvatha
Law Group
Fiji
Marquess
Bamoa
Whike Hoang
Caldwell
Ha Ia
Pressure on Albania to Remove Mines
A protest or formal demand accuses Albania of breaching the Hague Convention by failing to remove mines. The action targets Albania and calls on Mediterranean states or other parties to enforce or urge compliance with the treaty obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Mediterranean
Hague
Australians Accused Of Worst Behaviour
Fragmentary OCR notes report Australians accused of misconduct, with incomplete phrases about command sergeant, disciplined troops, and foreign origin remarks. The readable bits reference alleged crimes and general blame without clear names, dates, or places.
Chinese Reds Open New Offensive Near Peiping
Reports say Communist forces in North China and Manchuria have begun a new drive. Chiang Kai-shek orders National Assembly leaders to return to fighting. Spokesmen claim troops push toward Yenan while government forces seal Yenan and Bar entry for foreign correspondents.
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Nanking
China
Manchuria
Chiang Kok Hae
National Assembly
Fae
Upyeo Rem
Une Communiaiz
Clumlung
Antag
Peiping-rincow
Mudkén
Chane Oe
Manchista
Beaty
Penekal
Peiping,Hankow
Hope
Ntional Amecrbiy
Kuomintang Central Executive
Chou
Ghial
Staf
Yanan
Prona
Bomsu Upiets
Comimuniata
Ele Capita
Restrictions on U S Soldiers in Southeast Firearms Rule
German city mourns as American soldiers face strict limits after a fatal shooting involving a German cyclist. The order restricts weapon use to self defense or minor offenses, with rules tightening after the incident near the cyclist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
London Housewife Wins Gift At Trade Exhibition
A midlife London housewife, among thousands awaiting consumer goods, won the first prize gift at the Britain can make it exhibition, warmly received as the most notable visitor since the fair opened two months ago.
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London Housewife
London
Ines
Britain
Suldenly
Ieee
Australia’s First Test Brisbane Outlook Amid Bowling Struggles
The report notes the wet conditions in Brisbane and the Australian team’s concerns over bowling form. It suggests a challenging morning with the pitch favoring attackers and warns that a high run total could be on the card if batters struggle to adapt to the conditions.
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London
Brisbane
Ukeland
Aldea
Norway Proposes Global Relief Plan
New York report says Norway urged a United Nations plan requiring workers worldwide to contribute one day’s pay to relieve world needs next year. The proposal aims to raise about 790 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norway
United Latins
U S Plans Air Services to China
A terse report states the United States plans to establish air services to China with Australia, outlining negotiations to expand routes from Minneapolis to Manila and Shanghai. The piece notes the aim to augment postwar air links and mentions proposals supported by leaders including Trev or Aimerteau.
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U.S
China
United States
Australis
Minteapolla
Manila
Sharghat
Generals Among Wounded in U. S. Army Plane Crash
Frankfurt dispatch reports 11 injured after a United States Army plane went down in the French Alps above Grenoble. Among the injured are a woman and a girl. wreckage located five miles from the Italian frontier after a night search by French Alpine troops. Rescue teams. supplies and aid being rushed to victims.
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Frankfurt
Geverns
Oneheim
Staten Army Cahots
Sobinr
Grenoble
Munich
RAF
Tealinn
Ries
Desplate
Hautes Alpes
Reuters
Reported Evacuation of British Troops
British reports indicate evacuation of Sixth Airborne Division from Palestine amid tension. American and British officials discuss troop movements. no confirmation of planned reprisals by any small formations in Palestine.
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United Press
Jerumalem
Elalin- 4
Excommunicated Jewish terrorists denounced in Palestine threa
Jerusalem reports a grand rabbinic excommunication of Jewish terrorist groups after a plenary meeting. The Jerumalers warn of violent upheaval, while British troops raid Notala and Ricer and police vow action to prevent recurrence. Explosions near the Jewish Agency building injure a guard. strikes, rail suspensions, and mine sweeps disrupt daily life as Witnesses describe the attack and casualties.
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Jerusalem
Chi
Jerumalers
Notala
Ricer
RUSP
Palentine
Jeblaaiem
George Avenue
Jewish’ ‘Agency
Greew
Jewish Agency
Muntich United Presa
Palestine
Soviet Urges Direct Talks With Italy on Trieste
Soviet foreign minister Molotov urged Italy and Yugoslavia to pursue a direct settlement on Trieste and related border issues to bolster European peace. Belgrade sources noted Tito favored direct negotiations, while American and Italian officials showed cautious support and openness to talks.
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Trieste
New York
Russia
Italy
Yugoslavia
Europe
U S Union Seeks 25 Percent Wage Rise in Rail Talks
Atlantic City report notes a drive by the United union to obtain a 25 percent wage increase, with leaders charging the Truman administration for provoking railroad strikes. A.F. Whitney, head of the Brotherhood, told a D C conference that administration urged railroads to repudiate their unions. The plan aims to raise pay across 2,000 workers through collective bargaining.
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Atlantic City
Weduunieg
Truman
Egyptian Deputies Exchange Blows in New Chamber
In Cairo a confrontation broke out as two deputies clashed in the new Chamber. A heated debate focused on Anglo foreign invitations and revision of the dossier amid opposition protests. The scene followed calls to hold a parliamentary debate on negotiations next Tuesday.
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Cairo
Wadena
Repetion Duc
Storsny
Faw
Treat
Teak
Britlah
Soviet abolishes foreign broadcasting in wartime step
New York Wednesday reporting from foreign correspondents says the Soviet Foreign Desk declared broadcasting by foreign correspondents in Russia had been formally abolished. The statement presented to American radio correspondents notes the wartime measures allowed earlier were granted only due to difficulties of transmitting news by other means.
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York
Wolf Whistles greet Miss Australia in Vancouver
Reported in a clipped news item, Miss Australia faced wolf whistles during her visit to Vancouver on December 4. The piece notes no marriage offers but a flurry of catcalls amid her American tour, with garbled names and dates reflecting sloppy OCR.
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Vancouver
Austral
Wangenella
Sal
Miss Kully
Hay
Britais
Delays in British Migration Scheme Hold Up Plan
The Joint immigration scheme, slated to start in January, is being revived due to lack of agreement. The British Government warns the plan could affect Britain's manpower and conscription, potentially delaying its implementation.
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London
Reid
Brita
Britain
Greek charges denied by Bulgaria in frontier clashes
Fragmentary report details Greek charges denied by Bulgaria amid frontier clashes on the Yugoslav border. Text mentions raids on a village north of Bre with casualties and clashes involving armed groups, but legible specifics are unclear.
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Bulgaria
Athen
Ineo Osten
Ee Orem
Bodrenako
Ares
Armend
Bre
Labour Against Closed Shop Principle Debate
London witnesses a parliamentary debate on closed shop policy with Liberal amendments. The Minister cited Trades Union Congress stance against single union recognition in any industry. The government amendment failed 316 to 188 amid criticism over non members and enforcement.
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London
Labour
Anaes
Congres
Orcas
Trada
Amy le
Seston
Chilean Expedition to Antarctic Reported by United Press
A Santiago dispatch via United Press says Chile plans an Antarctic expedition in January. The report notes involvement of American and Canadian officers, with high command decisions to be set by the Chilean authorities.
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New York
Chile
Antarctic
Ary Saya
United Press
Santiago
Be la Fuenta
Cee Pee
Canada
Tolman Selenide
UNO
Food Minister Details Aid to Germany Through Alternative Channel
A fragmentary report shows the Minister for Food stating that Amecioas and Tian stocks destined for Germany would be distributed via an alternative route to Wuppertal bakeries. The text is garbled and incomplete, but indicates an aid arrangement affecting Germany.
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London
Uhey
Germany
Wuppertal
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