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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1947
Page
1
A London theatre fire and explosion during a film store blaze at the Gaiety Theatre killed nine and injured several others as chaos erupted. Authorities reported massive damage to the building while crowds fled, and investigations began into the incident amid the crowded venue.
Reported discussions among Britain United States France and other powers in London aim to set a common stance on the Austrian question and Germany treaty terms. Delegates debate invitation of adversaries to consult, with Bevan interview remarks unconfirmed.
New York Governor Thomas Dewey warns that without U S aid to China millions of Chinese could fall to communism. He argues emergency aid is essential before China falls, citing policy shifts and allied leaders.
A disjointed OCR fragment mentions Parliament and Moscow and Bake with unclear context. The text references Persian, Rumian, and a site sevene with uncertain names and outcomes. No coherent event or facts emerge beyond a political or diplomatic frame.
In Baltimore the Amstiva Medical Association president urged forming a General Medical Council to plan for atomic war casualties. He urged coordinated action with Southern Medical Association and allied groups to study needs, ensure medical coverage, and safeguard the public in the event of mass casualties.
Italy outlines a new bicameral system with a 280 seat Senate and a Lower Chamber. Each region will gain representation, minimum two senators per region, except Acta Valley with one. Elections are set after a transitional period and new selections will occur based on population.
Fragmentary report describes an unnamed transport aground off Alaska with rough details including a 100 ton cargo and a crew of 8. Coastguard activity and possible damage to the hull and power system are noted, but many words are garbled.
The committee branded Albert Malts Dalton Barnuel as issuing disloyal, subversive statements. It listed Robert Adrian Scott Howard Lawson Edward Drays try Lester Cole and Herbert Siverman among indicted workers. The panel accused suspects of aiming to drive Communist influence from industry and warned of a black list affecting over a million people.
Five Australians named in the Oxford trial selections for Maney Tuesday include G. C. Fisk and Kt Bouthey of Woodward, W. W. Woodward, C.D Hill of noteh College Perth, and LS Williatoe of Scotland College.
French authorities push a policy aimed at balancing wages and prices amid ongoing transport disruptions. The Sorbonne demonstration ends with police dispersal at Champ Elysees station as rail workers and dockers sustain strikes.
The Malay Bulletin reports in Singapore on Tuesday that Malays called for an explanation from Australia over the deportation of 14 Malay seamen. Veiled references to trade with Australia appear as the question closes. Governor-General McDonald and Australian Commissioner Massey are involved, with leaders from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Singapore seeking information.
Government actions restrict or prohibit a broad range of imports to counter a falling Canadian dollar. Officials deny panic buying and pledge measures to ease shortages via import tweaks and targeted controls, while invoking price stabilization programs.
An entry notes fines for unlawful possession of rifles, with penalties up to £100 and imprisonment up to several months. The report includes unclear OCR segments but indicates legal measures and fines under the relevant statute, reflecting enforcement actions from the period.
Washington reports urge Senate action on a 597 million stop gap plan to aid France Italy and Austria. Senator Vandenberg criticizes linking relief to anti-Infalim policies while committee backs aid but cautions risks to world peace and global stability.
The British headquarters in the Central Mediterranean said evacuation of British troops from Italy would be completed in December. A joint British-Thai army parade was planned in Velox Dyoeriver tower, with details incomplete due to garbled fragments.
The Air Force stopped the retirement pay of Major General Bennett E. Meyers and began recalling his decorations. The Justice Department said it would press charges against Meyers as details surfaced in the Senate War Investigating Committee. The former officer, who retired on disability, faced accusations tied to contractor relations amid one of the era’s most shocking government scandals.
A historic inquiry reveals a Cairo plot targeting Premier Nokrashy Pasha with aims to seize command of the army. Twelve witnesses, including Meyer Lamude and Raizel Masri, testified on alleged fraud, perjury, and wartime profiteering tied to aviation contracts worth 1,193,000 dollars.
Australians plead not guilty in a court to indictments charging them with violation of the United States lottery laws. The case referenced the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East session in Baguio and involved figures such as Tennant and Artur Me. The report notes defence concerns about lengthy preparations and international references to Korea and peace, with remarks on global dynamics and ally relations.
Disjointed report details renewed violence in Italy and disrupted food shipments to islands. It notes police actions in Calabria and Monda, with mentions of Bougainville and Manus, and a request to forward petal and copra supplies to alleviate the crisis.
Tumday reports confusion as officials question how the senior statesman Bium fled Bt. John's Talents. Officials remain uncertain about the escape and related circumstances.
A report from the United Nations General Assembly cites Arab leaders warning of conflict if Palestine is partitioned. Mohamed Humein asserts danger to the Middle East and Asia due to a UN partition plan, while pro partition votes and Arab opposition dominate the debate. The scene includes remarks on compulsory pressures, international court options, and mounting mobilization funds.
Avana reports Dedman named head of the World Trade Conference employment committee. American, Ramon Betiy, Mexican Foreign Minister, to chair committee on Economic Development. Principal committees met to discuss appointments amid debate on chairmanship.
Chicago Tribune endorses William Howard Taft for president and signals preference over possible deadlock in the nomination process. Col McCormick expresses Taft as the final choice, stressing American leadership and opposition to foreign influence in the campaign.
Fragmented notes describe a crew member on an Antarctic expedition en route to a distant land with a foreign air instructor. The text mentions Benita and a mission to reach a mountain peak at 7,000 feet using imported ropes, but the fragmentary source lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes.
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