Government Wins Three Doubtful Seats in Australia
Sydney reports final counts show the government securing three doubtful seats while Swan remains uncertain. Langtry and Scully contests shift toward the government, with Calare and Riverina still in play. Beale wins Bathurst for the Liberal party, while final figures give Chifley a Labour majority in federal totals amid post declaration analysis of preferences and party shifts.
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Lilley
J. Langtry
Scully
Swan
Country Party
New Rouse
Labour
Theid
J. T. Lang
Bourke
Calure
Prooklin
Wakestein
Capriceraia
Liberal Party
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Gran U
Riverina
Calare
Howse
Lib
Y Breen
Langtry
Lab
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Geating
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Pinal
Basle
Rivatt
Hohen ‘Tee Micceaafu
Inhuranais
Beale
Y. Peal Agures
Jeffree
Tutal Labour
Bathurst
Chiftey
Chifley
Metropmorning
Australia
Evacuation Ordered for Ninafoou Island Population
The New Zealand Government arranged transport for 1306 residents of Ninafoou Island to evacuate due to fears of a volcanic eruption. The motor vessel Tus left Nukualofa for Ninafoou to move the refugees amid daily earthquake shocks following last month’s violent eruption.
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Ninafoou Island
Western Pacific
New Zealand
Nukualofa
Niusfoou
Tin Can
Disbanding of Famous British ICORPS in World War II
The 30th Corps of the Rhine armies, among Britain's most famed formations, is being disbanded leaving a single British corps. It fought in the Western Desert, spearheaded the Allied advance in August and September 1944, and crossed Germany to reach the Baltic after the Rhine crossing.
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Hereford
Fridas
Leavin
Germany
Baltic
Emperor Hirohito sanctioned war on Russia in 1935
Russian prosecutors told the War Crimes Tribunal that Emperor Hirohito approved military leaders plans for attacking Russia as early as 1935. The affidavit cites General Jun Ushioka former Third Army Commander in Manchuria and Lieut General Kyoshi Toninaga as involved. The Manchurian occupation is described as part of a broader plan against the Soviet Union.
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War Crimes Tribunal
Hiroito
Rusia
Allavita
Jun Ushioka
Third Army
Manchuria
Kyofi Toninaga
Jeners Mitsuharu Miyake
Kwantung Army
Better Tone On New York Stock Exchange
New York shares rallied after an early decline with a strong buying rush at day’s best prices. About two million shares traded in the first hour and the Toronto Exchange followed New York’s lead as confidence rose on unconfirmed reports the OPA may be rolled back soon except for rent controls.
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Paris Conference Adopts Romanian Treaty Draft
At the Paris conference the Romanian draft treaty clears the way for navigation freedom and reparations terms. Molotov argues against dictation and calls for limiting fascist influence while Bevin presses for oil industry equity and foreign exchange for reconstruction. Final vote on the Romanian treaty late last night set reparations at 75 million pounds and 70 percent compensation for Allied properties with most favoured nation status for 18 months.
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Romania
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Bevin
Jess
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Rumania
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V2 Rocket Flight Reaches 102 Miles Height in Test
In New Mexico a German V2 rocket ascended to 102 miles for 11 minutes with devices delaying descent. The craft carried cameras and instruments and telemetered data to ground stations. Secretary Patterson spoke at an AFL gathering in Chicago about wartime weapons and cosmic ray research. President Truman commented on atomic bomb development.
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White Shands
New Mexico
Mr. Patterson
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Truman
Fears for U S Economic Outlook
In Chicago a GE president warned the American economy faced a worse outlook than believed. C E Wilson told the Chicago Economic Club that government controls and propaganda for wage increases were the sources of trouble.
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Chicago
General Electric Corporation
C. £. Wilson
Chicago Economic Club
U S Writer Seeks Pacific Peace Through American Dominance
Chicago Tribune correspondent Harold Smith argues that exclusive American occupation of Western Inland areas assures peace in the Pacific. He contends islanders favor U S rule and that Dutch and Australian powers have failed to sustain strategic posts, urging annexation of Australian mandates to secure ongoing dominance.
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Chicago
Pacific
Harold Smith
Chicago Tribune
United States
Smith
Mutiny Convictions Quashed for Melaya Paratroopers
In Melaya Malayan mutiny case, all paratroopers convicted and sentenced to imprisonment are quashed. Release orders issued after War Minister Bellenger told Parliament that Judge Advocate General advised irregularities at trial may have prejudiced defendants. Convictions deemed unsatisfactory and not to stand.
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Melaya
Tain Bellenger
Com Mor Ns
Bellenger
Heavy insurance losses rise after air crashes
The London insurance market reports about one million pounds in losses over the past six weeks due to air crashes. Premiums are expected to rise as actuaries review risks and prepare new rates following the recent experiences.
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London
Aterling
Mys
Daily Mall
Clemency Pleas Rejected for Nuremberg War Criminals
The Allied Control Council rejected all clemency appeals from Nuremberg defendants. They confirmed executions by hanging on October 16 with four power representatives and a photographer present. Pleas for shooting instead of life imprisonment were denied or deemed not receivable. Bormann clemency deemed premature but reserve for future submission if apprehended. Appeals by Raeder and organizations labeled criminal were dismissed. Russian council member protested acquittals and imprisonments of von Papen Fritzache and Schacht.
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Allied Control Council
Fiinemes
Goring
Keitel
Jod
Raeder
Martin Bormann
von Papen
Fritache
Schacht
Heas
War Crimes Proceeding Noted Across Nations
A fragmented report mentions international actions labeled as war crimes proceedings spanning Europe Australia and various regions. The text references trials and investigative steps but lacks clear names dates or outcomes.
Union extends hotel strike with broad labor support
London hotel workers continue a strike with endorsements from multiple unions and calls for wider backing. The dispute centers on contract terms and worker protections as industry leaders and officials weigh potential outcomes and solidarity actions.
King of Lampedusa missing in RAF transport mission
Warrant Officer Sydney Cohen known as the King of Lampedusa is missing after a RAF Warwick transport plane disappeared between Marseilles and Cornwall on August 27. Cohen earned the nickname after a 1943 forced landing on Lampedusa during an Allied raid yielding the Malian garrison’s surrender.
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London
Bydney Cohen
Warwick
Marseilles
Cornwall
Italian premier clarifies death toll after Rome riot
Premier de Gaspari denied reports that 18 people died during Wednesday riots in Mihere war. He said there was only one death on Wednesday and a second on Wednesday night, calling the figures absolutely untrue.
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Beckett
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de Gaspari
Fifth wicket adds 118 to W A total
England faced a strong start as Herbert and Watt unleashed 116 runs in 61 minutes following a 100 run partnership in 4% minutes. Return to form by Australia threatened the English attack with aggressive hitting on a run making pitch while Smith struggled to dismiss the batsmen.
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Perth
England
Herbert
Watt
Wright
Smuts Hails United States of Europe Plan in Parliament
Smuts urged Britain to back Churchill's Zurich plan for a United States of Europe. He warned smaller states may try to form a federation if Britain opposes. He spoke of UN and stability, saying nations risk being obliged to join a great power, and asked if independence within the system could be preserved.
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Clean bill to factories in Russian zone
British American investigators have months of inquiries into factories in the Russian zone in Germany making rocket weapons and war planes. A Berlin Daily Express correspondent reports one engineer said cooperation and full information was provided. In Vancouver a Canadian-Australian crew faced arrests under the Shipping Act after a master’s demand to take a distressed seaman aboard sparked a mutinous dispute. Captain John Ritchie withheld details of the voyage feared as a terror voyage amid reported fights and armed crew in Suva and Auckland notices of tension between officers and seamen.
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Saya
Berlin
Daily Express
Ruaalana
Vancouver
Thetrol Council
Treignter
Walhemo
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Auckland
John Ritchie
Suva
Troop Revolt Short Lived in Portugal
Reuters reports an attempted revolt against Salazar’s regime in Portugal quickly collapsed. Official communique says troops at barracks began to move against authorities but Republican Guarda mobilized and militia was called up. Troops stood by as calm prevailed nationwide.
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Salazar
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Sporto
Archbishop Stepinac Guilty At Belgrade Trial
Archbishop Stepinac was found guilty by a Yugoslav court and sentenced to 16 years hard labour and five years deprivation of civil rights after release from prison. Colonel Erik Lisak, former secretary, was sentenced to death by hanging. Sam Salic, another former secretary, received 12 years hard labour and five years civil rights loss.
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Belgrade
Stepinac
Yugolan
Aig
Erik Lisak
Sam Salic
London Roosevelt Memorial Statue Planned in Grosvenor Square
A statue honoring President Roosevelt will be erected in Grosvenor Square London at a cost of £40000 The site and garden will be maintained by the Duke of Westminster During the Roosevelt Memorial Bill debate in the House of Commons Churchill called London a fitting site for the memorial reflecting its wartime scars and significance.
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Duke of Westminster
House of Commons
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America asserts voice in future Dardanelles control
Washington notes stress the United States must have a say in postwar Straits governance. The Potsdam framework is cited, urging Turkey Britain and the United States to discuss revisions under Montreux terms. The U S seeks a conference including all signatories to revisit the Montreux Convention.
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United States
Dardanell
Turkey
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America
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Damaanelles
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