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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 22, 1947

Page

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Vyshinski Moves to Block Balkan Inquiry in Assembly

A chaotic page reports Vyshinski urging the General Assembly to reject the Pol Kasi Committee’s Balkan investigation on grounds insufficient to convict Yugoslavia and Albania of Greek anti government forces, while American officials caution against war and call for calm economic measures.

Vyshinski Balkans Geral Peare New York Tuswday Vyshintsiene General Assembly Pol Kasi Yugoslavia Albania

France News Amid Turbulent Elections Report

A garbled report from Reuters cites claims by the French Communist Party that communists won over 40 percent in key cities, with de Gaulle’s allies holding municipal seats and coalition forces pressing unity against unrest.

Mynat de Gaile Baedenan Biranbourg Nantes Apacs de Gale Denny Paris the Times Mst Cane Mall Dearation Reuters Eve Communista Socialist E Kween

De Gaulle Heads France's Largest Party in Paris Rally

In Paris on Tuesday Charles de Gaulle appears to lead France's largest party as the Communist bloc loses some ground. The French property and party dynamics show Gaullist momentum in major cities, including the capital, with sizable majorities reported.

Paris Guanaral de Gaulle la Mem Bnge Paris Macoriles

Striking workers endure hunger protest at Central Market

Unclear OCR text describes December action by workers in Central Market area. Hunger strikes and exhaustion referenced as employees refuse to work, citing protest against management.

House of Lords Reform Sparks Daily Mail Report

A Daily Mail note claims the Cabinet will push a reform bill to curb the Lords powers. It argues the House should not obstruct Commons will, envisioning full or partial veto removal and a reassertion of parliamentary primacy under the 1922 framework.

Tuveday Daily Mail House of Lords House of Commons Cne Manto Uy Agethet Os Smumant Ube Alley House of Tarda

Britain Buys Dollars From Monetary Fund

Britain purchases 120 million through the International Monetary Fund and seeks 60 million more from the fund per September 1. In New York the shipment of 20 million pounds is awaited as a payment. The American moves to press the United Nations Security Council to consult the Netherlands and Trionesian governments on how to enforce the council’s collective order. The US asks the Good Offices Committee in Australia to aid negotiations. The resolution says the fund sides did not force a claim and no breach of the August 1 order is implied.

New York Security Council United States Ech

US Rejects Withdrawal Proposal From Korea

Washington rejects a plan to withdraw from Korea arguing the Korea question becomes a United Nations responsibility. The proposal sought evacuations next year but was dismissed, with the United States stating the action would require coordinated supervision and that allies and others must share the burden.

Korea

Demand for Return of Japanese War Prisoners

A Tokyo report outlines a demand for the return of 100,200 Japanese prisoners held in labor camps. The article notes Allied leaders and General MacArthur expressing sympathy and promising swift action to reunite prisoners with families.

Tokyo Teestay Manis Alena Newton MacArthur

American pilots end strike after new contract

New York reports that after a signed contract, American pilots will receive monthly pay and benefits. The agreement ends a seventy day stoppage and restores normal flight operations with agreed hourly rates and bonuses.

New York Tyeday Yentarday Hola Sonunterfailons Plata

Berlin Speech Sparks Western Zone Criticism

A distorted report claims Marshal Bokolovsky rejects a U S protest and denounces a German audience for backing a captilist agenda. The text alleges a colonel Tulpanoy spoke and warned against imperialist forces seeking a new bloodily retribution against Germans.

Berlin Tuosay Marana Bokolovaki Tulpanoy Marshal Bokolovsky

India prepares 4.5 million evacuees for 6 week journeys to Dominions

Reported plan outlines mass evacuation of non Muslims from West Punjab and North West Frontier Province and Muslims from East Punjab in eight weeks with 1.8 million Muslims and 7.8 million non Muslims to move. Details describe convoys and border transfers amid communal tensions and violence including suspected abductions and robberies.

India Neogy Punjab North Wast Frontier Province

Attlee Aims to Curtail Powers of House of Lords

London reports indicate the Attlee Cabinet plans a bill to limit the Lords veto on legislation passed by the Commons. Details await approval but sources suggest elimination of peers partial veto to curb obstruction, aiding government reforms including steel industry legislation.

Attlee House OF Lords London Dail Expres Daily Mail Harald House of Commone Dally Mall Ateel Ana.guna

Power for a Powerful London

A damaged fragment discusses political stations allowing full involvement of communities in twenty years, aiming for an atomic power station. It mentions reducing slime and cost comparisons with running coal burning plants, noting London context and energy aims.

London

Fragmentary flag description from old issue

The text notes a white flag bearing a crest or emblem, described as the national flag, with uncertain details due to damaged OCR. It references Len York and a Thenly of a white flag design, but specifics are not clear from the readable portion.

York United

Hollywood Evidence of Communist Influence

The House Un American Activities Committee heard Jack Warner of Warner Bros discuss un American leanings in Hollywood. He declined to name Communists but said un American views existed among writers and producers and that studio pressure aimed to expose and root them out. Katherine Hepburn attended a rally. the inquiry focused on how far anti American ideas penetrated film culture.

Washington Jack Warner Warner Bros. Studies House of Representatives UN Clutton Odets Irwinhaw Ring Lardney tin-American Mollywood Thoma Gemmanieta Sain Wood Katherine Hepburn J Hollywood Lex Lights Ieee

Union Denounces Scottish Strike as Anti Trade Union

WMERS union condemns the Lanarkshire miners strike calling it anti trade union. Delegates meet at the National Union of Mineworkers in wake of wage negotiations and condemn the action while urging a return to work starting November 1 amid disruption and losses.

WMERS London Yeateriay Lanett Lanarkshire Abe Boottiah National Union of Minework Meotland Collerion Nvatvoe Era, Cawing & Lott of Tone

Mother Seeks Rights Over Test Tube Baby Fight

Court hearing reveals a custody dispute over a baby born via assisted reproduction. The mother asks for parental rights while the husband claims paternity and resists relinquishing control. Attorneys argue over technicalities as the case proceeds.

Monaghan Wins World Title In London Bout

London reports that Monaghan, a British challenger, defeated Mariin of unknown origin to claim the world lightweight championship at Harringay Arena. The promoter’s court dispute over recognition stalled earlier, but the fight proceeded as the world title match under the sanctioning boards.

London Funty Monaghan Britain Bata Mariin Awalh Harringay Egrns Esf Ofvice Jeckie Paterson United States Eire Pecogniwa Dachie Paterson Norman Lewis Wales

Yugoslav Delegate Told to Leave American Zone

A Yugoslav delegation member Rudolfo Kurelle was ordered to leave the American zone after a press conference in Trieste. He faced accusations of provocation and breach of privilege amid Allied authorities efforts to curb agitation.

London Wia KirsUe Hime Trieste Rudolfo Kurelle Cenlor Riena Poll

Bermuda hurricane wrecks and power outages delayed rescue

A devastating Bermuda hurricane battered the islands with winds near 128 mph, causing widespread damage and leaving electric power stalled in many areas. Reports describe debris strewn across streets and stranded travelers as emergency crews assess the impact and begin relief efforts.

Hamilton Bermudas Tusa Burricene Fio Bermuds

Incomplete OCR Crime Note With Mixed Fragments

Fragmentary OCR text lists an 18 man group including four women. Aimed at a song and Vista program, the notice references a crackdown or charge from a region with unclear names and dates. Evidence is inconsistent and details are unreadable.

Court to Hear Appeal Over Notation Rules

A damaged court report notes an appeal by Calle forulsans challenging city regulations on noting in Angeles. The case questions whether state laws require adherence to certain social norms and dress codes as a condition of legal status, with arguments referencing traditional and modern equivalents.

Itington Thasy The United Conan

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