Soviet Russia Cuts Armed Forces Again
Moscow announced a fourth postwar cut to the armed forces, detailing demobilization of older soldiers from November 1 to January 1. The decree reduces the defence budget by 56.9 billion rubles and directs noncommissioned land troops home, while air force and navy officers remain. Observers see a pattern of moving manpower to industry and agriculture as World War II excesses wind down.
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Moscow
Russia
Supreme Soviet
United Nations General Assembly
New York
United Nations’ General Assembly
MORE SUITS ARE EXPECTED SOON FOR SOLDIERS PRIORITIES
Ottawa reports that clothing priorities for veterans will be dropped by month end, allowing civilians to buy suits for Christmas. Hundreds of thousands of suits previously reserved for discharged service members will enter the open market as textile shortages ease, though overall stock remains tight.
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Ottawa
Prices Board
Canadian hockey rules split leagues across two styles
The All Union Sports Committee approves two hockey leagues this year. One uses the Canadian style with six players per team starting December through February, featuring 12 teams from Leningrad Moscow White Russia Latvia Estonia Lithuania and the Ukraine in three groups. The Russian style league will hold a February playoff in Moscow with eight teams, and women will participate in the Russian format.
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Ussian Sports Committee
Moscow
All-Union Sports Committee
Leningrad
Russia
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Ukraine
Bevin Outlines British Foreign Policy in Commons
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin sets out Britain’s postwar aims in a two day Commons debate. Greece troops to be withdrawn as soon as possible while not deserting allied partners, Indonesia by November 30, and Japan barred from resurgence. He pledges support for Middle East independence and perimeters for Turkey and Dardanelles sovereignty, plus a reset with a democratic Italy.
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London
Ernest Bevin
House of Commons
Greece
Tran
Indonesia
Japan
Middle East
Egypt
Dardanelles
Britain
Turkey
Black Sea
Italy
Ital
American Davis Cup Team Heads to Australia for Trophy
The American Davis Cup team departs San Francisco on November 1 by Pan American aircraft for Australia to contest the challenge round in Sydney late December. Captain Walter Pate announced the party will reach Sydney by November 18, marking the first time an American squad has flown to the site of the title.
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Australia
York
San Francisco
Walter Pate
Sydney
Britain’s Wheat Needs Outlook From Sir Alexander CloSer
Sir Alexander Clo Serpark the United Kingdom high commissioner to Canada said Britain will need about 220000000 bushels of wheat this year and in 1948. He noted Canada’s contract covers 160000000 bushels and argued Britain must secure additional supplies for home use and the European occupation zone. He expressed confidence in a postwar trade recovery and said Britain could break even next year when exports cover imports.
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Sir Alexander Closerpark
United Kingdom
Canada
Britain
Stern gang threats target soldiers in Palestine
In Tel Aviv leaflets from the Stern gang warn soldiers with public safety items to expect passing threats and other measures against British rule. Headlines note the 30 ton schooner Fenice with 800 Jewish immigrants lacking permits near Haifa, boarded by a British minesweeper, raising talk of deportation to Cyprus.
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Palestine
Haifa
Cyprus
Internea
East Bengal Disorder Sparks New Wing Turmoil
A report notes unrest spreading in East Bengal linked to factional clashes. In New Delhi, the vice regal administration discusses measures as Internal Affairs seeks to restore order amid disruptions involving several individuals.
United States Price Problems Felt In Canada
Ottawa reports ongoing price controls and ceilings in Canada with most goods still regulated while the United States relaxes meat ceilings. Dairy poultry and grain already lack price ceilings, and Canada faces higher costs when U S prices rise on imports. Substantial decontrol is not expected before late 1976, with gradual easing possible earlier. Most birds migrating to and from Canada travel at night.
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Ottawa
United States
Ian Situa
Canada
United State
Bny
Washington
American School Opens in Berlin Under U S Staff
A real American style school operates in Berlin led by Dr Edwin Boyne formerly of Michigan State college with 13 American teachers. It opened October 14 with 175 students including French Belgian and Danish children for embassy personnel.
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Berlin
Edwin Boyne
Michigan State College
Boyne
Gertra
Halifax sells Hickleton Hall and plans stables residence
Lord Halifax former British ambassador to the United States announces the sale of Hickleton Hall near Doncaster Yorks England. He plans to move into his stables and convert them into a residence citing size and staff difficulties but expresses reluctance and regret and intent to keep connections with the district. He will occupy a cottage in the village during conversion.
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Lord Halifax
Doncaster
Yorks
England
United States
Hickleton Hall
Yorkshire
Vilelage
UN Averts World Anarchy Through Unity Says Welles
Sumner Welles, speaking in Montreal, credited the United Nations with saving humanity from world chaos during the war era. He argued the UN must strengthen on practical grounds rather than push for a world government and urged Western powers to pursue fair, lasting peace through close collaboration. The talk highlighted disagreements with Russia and stressed continued strength and cooperation to shape just solutions in Greece Iran and Spain.
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Montreal
United Nations
Sumner Welles
Tes
Henry
Iran
Spain
Greece
United
Russia
Welles
United States
Lsser
Paris
Trieste
Danube
Italy
Yugoslavia
Withermany
Japan
West
Soviet Foreign Minister Confident UN Will Reach Peace
New York reporting on board the Queen Elizabeth, Molotov expressed certainty that United Nations arguments would prevail and difficulties overcome in the interest of peace. He was accompanied by Gromyko and Vishinsky, who avoided press statements.
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Ussia
United Nations
New York
V. M. Molotov
Rusan
United Ins
Molotov
Soviet Union
Andrei
A. Gromyko
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Russia
Gromyko
Vishinsky
Rental ceiling rise eyed for 1947 Ottawa study
The prices board research division suggests a general across the board increase in rental ceilings in 1947, with wage and price improvements justifying a rise possibly over 10 percent. A researcher is in Washington to study the US rental scene while regional controllers handle specific cases. In Toronto, William G. Reid was fined two thousand dollars and costs or six months in jail for obtaining transferring and possessing unauthorized food ration coupons.
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Ottawa
Prices Board
Washington
Toronto
William G. Reid
Soldiers sentenced at Larissa court in Greece
A Greek military court sentenced nine soldiers to death and 18 others to life imprisonment for desertion or collaboration with armed bands. The ruling comes after a trial in Larissa and reflects harsh penalties for treason and insurgent links amid ongoing turmoil.
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Larissa
Greece
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