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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1945
Page
1
A Washington dispatch reports U S officials seek a strong American role in shaping postwar Japan. The article notes ongoing Allied discussions on governance and security arrangements, with emphasis on military and political participation by the Allies and Japan.
A garbled report claims sick prisoners of war were delayed in return, with unclear details on who. the text references Australia and a supposed transport failure, noting attempts to locate missing weather-related traces amid confusion.
Tokyo reports show Japan has about 36 shiploads to repatriate Japanese from Asia and the Pacific. Investigations reveal only a fraction of the planned arrivals completed. The U S approach awaits direction from top officials as Allied authorities outline supervision and procedures.
Negotiations proceed as the United States plans to ship about two billion dollars in goods to China. Agencies report Beijing seeks road building equipment and related supplies while Washington weighs continued training and logistical support for Chinese forces. A White House briefing notes discussions on garrisoning American troops and broader security arrangements.
Privates RK.2 Lowy and A. Scott from Byanay traveled from Tokyo to Yokohama then to Sydney aboard a Sort carrier Rulee. They shared how their march home left them surviving largely on rations supplied by Japanese forces. The report notes their wartime journey and travel distance in miles.
News recounts Gen Douglas MacArthur meeting with Emperor Hirohito at the U S embassy in Tokyo amid speculation on abdication and potential shifts in Japan's imperial role under Allied occupation. Reports mention Soviet ambassador Jacob Malik and proposals for an Allied Commission to advise on Japan's governance.
An ambiguous report discusses a high level conference about General MacArthur and his possible return to active duty. Officials consider timing and strategic implications, with emphasis on political sensitivities and public expectations.
President Truman told a press conference that the disposition of Japan naval forces will be decided by the Allied Reparations Committee mirroring the German Navy decision. He noted that such a move could allow Britain and France to claim a share as they did in Potsdam, while Congress would be briefed on the atomic bomb's potential disclosure.
A Canadian attache in Japan praised General MacArthur's management of the occupation. Col L Moore Comgrave, the Canadian attache to the High Commission, said progress in Japan is being handled with restraint and without prejudice to control.
Government circles debate moving the capital from Chungking to Peiping as the central seat of authority. Officials weigh strategic, political, and logistical factors in the capital shift plan.
A London hearing chaired by Lord Simon addressed population trends and birthrates in Europe and the Dominions. Officials noted the need for data from a forthcoming questionnaire to illuminate modern population patterns and maternal health.
Dispatch reports suspected Japanese involvement in Saigon violence with two Japanese civilians detained after a grenade attack on a British patrol. The unrest spread near Seigen market while clashes erupted in the northwest with native forces, as British and Allied authorities warned of potential impact on troop redeployments.
Marjncie Weyland, the Australian bride who reached America by stowaway, was paroled into custody after her husband Sergeant Lon Weyland turned her in when he learned she was aboard the liner. He will not be returned to Australia if she travels with him. she must then go to Canada for entry formalities.
A memorial tribute yesterday near Dill Harbour saw men from Estan Kemey and Nowy Tonel of Australian commandos in Timor celebrate the fallen. Emblems and ceremonial gear marked the occasion as Grigadiar Dyhe praised the end of conflict in Timor. Two barges loaded with ammunition indicating wartime operations were present during the ceremony at Ball Cathedral.
A world famous tenor, residing at home after being taken for a ride, reports he was approached for kidnapping and offered as a ransom by two men. The undersecretary for Tuatiee was mentioned as a potential target.
The American mission led by Arthur Schoenfeld handed a September 3 vote to Hungarian officials. Moscow radio reports Hungary agreed with Russia to restore diplomatic relations and to negotiate a peace treaty.
The burgomaster of the Berlin area appeared before court martial on charges including theft of military subsidies and counterfeiting paper money. The court granted a postponement until October 22 to secure testimony from Russian officers.
A large mob attacked Jambu Mohalla during a Thursday riot, with casualties and arrests reported. About 10 people were released and 41 were injured as police imposed a curfew amid continuing unrest in the city.
Two French vessels were arrested within the three mile limit off Rye by Royal Navy patrols. They were escorted to Boulogne for trial by French authorities after local complaints about poaching in the area.
Col Marcus says Japanese cooperation in evacuations aimed to avoid on site atrocity probes. Col Snyder notes 38 rescue teams and 32 000 prisoners evacuated since the initial landing, nearly 80 percent British and 2 percent American, with 4 percent needing treatment.
The Times correspondent reports a divided bloc in the Balkans facing Western powers. Diplomatic strands show concern over influence, alliances, and potential shifts in Mediterranean power balance amid ongoing discussions.
Dr Evatt asserted Australia’s place in peace talks and urged that all active belligerents have equal participation. He argued peace must be weighed as a whole and rejected alternatives that hinder just and democratic settlement, noting Australia’s wartime contributions and equal rights at the conference.
President Farrel declared a state of siege delaying elections and suspending constitutional freedoms. The move targets leading figures in politics, industry, and media, including Delfino of the stock exchange and ex governor Moreno, amid reports of arrests and a police crackdown.
The article reports that amid international debate, the U S stance toward Franco’s regime remains strongly opposed. Secretary of State Dean Acheson released a Roosevelt letter from March expressing disapproval of Franco’s government in connection with Italy and Germany. An AP summary notes the release may signal uncertain administration posture toward Franco.
A U S Navy report outlines a novel aircraft design named Five Tail. The craft reportedly has a power plant in the nose and another in the tail, capable of independent or simultaneous operation. The document remains classified.
Official reports state the 8,000 ton floating dock at George V graving dock in Singapore remains intact after salvage. Allies note lingering damage from bombing and prior scuttling may limit future use despite recovery by Japanese forces.
Australia shows readiness to defer stimulation one day longer amid draft talk pressure. Trade union officials say a new international federation may be considered while planning a visit by top U S players Jack Kramer and Davis Cup hopeful America’s No. 1 who are expected to visit Sydney and Melbourne for exhibition events.
Canal shippers and British trade officials debate a proposed ban on using the Panama Canal. An official suggests four extra days of sailing could cost 2000 sterling, while arguments frame the Panama route as the cheapest option for American shipping. The government would cover any temporary losses.
Fragmentary report claims force has tightened control of Nazi apparatus in occupied areas as 60 000 Nazis are said to be in the American zone of occupation. General statements assert compulsory alignment of industrialists and workers down to foremen with party mandates.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Admiral Keitel General von Kluge and a plan to surrender German forces. Mention of Hitler, August timing, and a Newcastle candidate for premier with unclear context. The text is garbled with several broken names and places.
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