25 Nov 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1946
Page
1
Interlaken Switzerland Sunday report on a 40 man rescue party reaching a Dakota transport crash site 1 900 feet up the bowl. The party found eight survivors alive as the crew and rescuers worked toward evacuating patients toward warmth and medical aid.
Sydney reports export wheat price up 1/6 with the wheat board announcing a new level 13/5 per number bulk. The dispatch also covers military rescue operations, Swiss frontier entry by Brayex troops, and recovery efforts after a crash, detailing planes, crews, and humanitarian aid.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a government investigation and press scrutiny. The garbled text suggests officials respond to critical journalism as a spur for inquiry and policy review, with unclear attribution or timeline.
The British Government sent notes to the Polish Government demanding Poland absorb the undertakings from Potsdam for the January elections. The report notes confusion over race and electoral supervision and mentions the involvement of the electoral commission and other bodies in enforcing the terms.
An early wartime dispatch from Easton Connecticut describes a fire destroying the home of Helen Keller in Poland along with damaged artifacts and belongings. The report notes reactions among Polish clergy and reflects concerns over church liquidation and aid responses from the American Foundation for Overseas Bind.
A fragmentary report claims a Japanese offer to set terms for North China peace was proposed to shift responsibility from Japan. Iden denies the tale, stating the claim has no foundation, while the Foreign Office remains uninvolved and no peace overture exists.
In Delhi the Congress premier charged the Viceroy and the Indian Civil Service with blocking the British plan for India. He said both are not ready to implement the blueprint and vowed to change views and send the English home.
Amid a coal strike in the United States political leaders warn the shortage may trigger famine in Europe. Officials including Krug and Ward officials call for coal conservation to keep critical public services and food movement functioning while seeking federal action and conference with state authorities.
Dr Walker of Australia joins the United Nations Educational Social and Cultural Organisation council. Benyon warns of a federation of nations pursuing self interest and questions the 1947 budget targets. He urges scientists and governments to pursue peaceful arms research to avert war.
Paris reports heavy fighting as Vietnamese forces engage French troops in Indo China. Reported casualties include 34 French soldiers and 200 Vietnamese killed in battles near Haiphong and Angsen in Tonghing region near the Chinese border.
In New York on Sunday the United States urged that the former Japanese mandates in the Pacific remain under sole U N trusteeship. John Foster Dulles told U N subcommittees that nations are not ready to govern. The debate followed New Zealand’s proposal for a tested sola trusteeship, though strong opposition and voting outcomes limited changes.
The readable text hints at a discussion of a prewar timeline and commodity mentions. It includes unclear references to a steak empire and a 1860 date. The fragmentary nature prevents clear identification of people or events.
Molotov rejects any proposal to curb or limit veto powers. At a meeting with the Big Five nations Britain United States Russia France and China delegates debated conduct rules for use of veto in major matters. Molotov argued the Big Five should unite and avoid new restrictions while others contended to restrain veto powers in key issues. The discussion continued with objections and arguments as representatives sought a path forward.
The piece notes Labour’s move from strict isolationism toward a more flexible stance on immigration. It highlights support for allowing significant European skilled migration and relaxing nationality conditions, while acknowledging mixed reception within the party and regions like Queensland where past experience with migrants has been uneven.
Stocks advanced as evidence of a recovery continued with gains in industrials and aviation sectors. Analysts cited improving investor confidence and hopes for policy support, while technology and energy shares contributed to the broad rally.
In Cairo on Sunday thousands of students clashed with police and troops for four hours while attempting to march from Ain Shams University to Abdin Palace to demand the dismissal of the government or scrapping the Anglo-Egyptian treaty. The unrest saw grenades and incendiaries hurled, with the confrontation confined to the Giza area. Thirteen policemen and twenty students were injured.
London reports that Professor Oliphant criticized remaining restrictions on British scientists by the Atomic Energy Authority. Speaking in Birmingham, he warned that many engaged in peaceful physics would be barred from advancing research, hindering progress in national science.
A Nazi general admits supervision was lacking over executions in which 335 hostages died. He states he did not investigate whether his order led to the deaths and notes responsibility at antermission RCME, Sanday.
Ukraine declares an assassination attempt against two United Nations General Assembly delegates, Stadnik and Mant, after a Wednesday shooting. It says one Ukrainian official was wounded, hospitalised, and will be an invalid for life, while urging American authorities to ensure justice.
Fragmented report notes Indonesians paying tribute to British soldiers in Batavia amid postwar tensions. The garbled text references local reactions and a supposed civic mood, with unclear phrases about events and public sentiment.
Tokyo dispatch reports the Occupation Force Public Relations Office refusing comment on a major alleged crime. General MacDure headquarters offered no statement as troops moved toward Kishe, with no forthcoming remarks from senior command.
An extract reports criticism of Australian policy toward indigenous communities, accusing Australia of mistreatment and abandonment of native people in overseas territories. It notes tension over colonial governance, UN involvement, and international attitudes toward Australia’s conduct during this period.
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